I love the lake setting and I like how the characters are working through personal issues. The pacing of the mystery, the clues, and the reveal felt off. Rain and Julia were investigating and didn’t seem to be getting anywhere until a bunch of stuff came together in the end. They didn’t seem to reflect on the information that they found and purposely left Jace out of it. So I didn’t really like her investigation style. The solution was well explained and laid out clearly. Overall the mystery just wasn’t what I was hoping for, but the interactions outside of that were great.

Rain, Julia and Marge have decided to start a book club for the residents of Lofty Pines, and have chosen an Agatha Christie book for their first meeting. When one of their members is found dead soon after the meeting, and the murder seems to have been inspired by their book, Rain and the rest start their own investigation, hoping to uncover a murderer before someone else turns up dead.

This is the third book in the Lakeside Library series, and I liked it as much as the first two books. I love the setting of a small town on a Wisconsin lake, and the descriptions make me feel like I’m there with the characters. I like the recurring characters, although Julia seems a little pushy at times and Marge plays the “poor me, I’m old” card a bit too often.

The murder victim in this story was new to the area, so there weren’t many suspects to consider at first. As they learned more about her, they discovered several avenues that could lead to possible suspects, which added more names to my list. I was suspicious of one character, and that increased as the book progressed, so I wasn’t surprised when the killer’s identity was revealed, but I wasn’t quite right about the motive.

The last part of this book read almost like the end of the series, but I hope that’s not the case. If there are more books, I will certainly read them.

This is book 3 in the series and can be read as a stand alone. Thank you to the publisher, the author and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own.

I enjoy this series for all the perfect cozy mystery elements the author incorporates into each book. The protagnist is smart and savvy. The sleuthing is well crafted and pets are included for fun. I like the supporting charcters that return in each book. Each book has a exciting sleuth that captures the reader from beginning to conclusion. As a avid cozy reader I highly recommend this series for your reading enjoyment. Well done to the author.

Rain Wilmot starts her summer book club at her Lakeside Library. One of the members dies after the first meeting so Rain uses the book they read for clues for clues to solve the murder. Was it something from their past or a possible fraud crime.

The first day of book club brings discussion on a Christie book that has a murder by eyedrops in it. The next day, Lily, a book club participant is found dead.

Julia, Rain, & Jace look into the death. Jace & Rain grow closer, the mystery is resolved, and Rain adopts a rescue Husky named Benzo.

Enjoyed the story, the continuing characters, and the twists. Looking forward to book four.
I was given an advanced copy and am NOT required to leave a positive review.

Read to Death at the Lakeside Library is a sweet cozy mystery. A perfect escapist read for the cold wintery weather we're having here at the moment.

Enough of a mystery to keep my guessing and sweet romance but which doesn't overtake the style of the novel.

An enjoyable read.

This was a great series. It had a nice interesting background and was filled with lots of twists and turns that kept the reader engaged. Love stories with pets involved. It had fun and relatable characters as well. I would highly recommend this to those that love cozy mysteries w pets

I do love this series. I love the lakeside setting. I love a log cabin library. This particular book had a few more sexual innuendos than the previous books. The murder itself seemed a little too simple, but I liked the tie-in to Agatha Christie.

Read to Death at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers was a sweet cozy mystery. The characters were well developed and the mystery was fun to try to solve along with them. Thank you to NetGalley, Holly Danvers, and Crooked Lane Books for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest, personal review. This is the third book in the Lakeside Library series and I haven't found one that I haven't completely enjoyed yet! Rain and Julia are back and solving another murder mystery in their small lakeside town, this time, a member of their new library book club. A cozy mystery must and a very good read throughout.

"Summer is in full swing as tourists flock back to the Northwoods and travel to Lofty Pines, Wisconsin. For Rain Wilmot, owner of the Lakeside Library, this is the perfect opportunity to bring back her mother’s summer book club. But the summer sun starts to really heat up when one of the club’s members, Lily Redlin, is found dead in her own home not long after the first meeting. Alongside her sidekick and neighbor Julia Reynolds and the charming Jace Lowe, Rain discovers that the murder is seemingly inspired by the book the club recently discussed Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel Sparkling Cyanide. But who would kill Lily, and more importantly, why?"
This is a good mystery. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

This is book 3 in the Lakeside Library series and it’s an enjoyable addition. It can be read as a stand alone, the book gives basic background of the characters and community. Rain is holding the first book club meeting on the library deck and the weather is perfect for early summer in Wisconsin. When a squabble breaks out between to members Rain is upset and visits the local resident the next morning to find her dead. Death just like the Agatha Christie book they had discussed the night before. A great little town to visit and enjoy.

Title: Read To Death At The Lakeside Library
Author: Holly Danvers
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Publish Date: August8, 2023

Entertaining and atmospheric cozy. It would be so much fun to have a library or bookstore on a lake.
I thought the mystery was intriguing, and I really became invested in it and the interesting and quirky characters.
Already looking forward to reading the next book in the series

Many thanks to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

Read to Death at the Lakeside Library is Book 3 in Holly Danvers series Lakeside Library Mysteries. This is the first book I have read, and although would be helpful to have read the first 2 books, I found that it isn't necessary in order to enjoy the characters, storyline or scenery in this story. Rain and her best friend Julia decide to start a book club at the Lakeside Library where locals can get together and drink wine, have snacks and discuss a book picked to read. Perfect fun for a summer evening, sitting out on a deck surrounded by peaceful water. The women who attend range in age, backgrounds and reasoning for attending the group. The first book chosen is a murder mystery written by the incomparable Agatha Christie. The discussion becomes heated and before the night is over it appears that the first meeting was a disaster. Rain and her best friend happen upon a body from someone in the group and the murder mystery begins. Who from the group had motive to silence one of the women and was it because of a heated discussion or something more sinister? I found the story to be enjoyable and felt the author did a good job in keeping the reader guessing along with the main characters of who done it. There is also a bit of romance and based on other readers reviews, it seems Rain has matured a bit since the last 2 stories in the series. I will have to pick up the two books to get more background info on the characters and to see the change in maturity, I enjoy watching characters develop in series I read, it makes the stories more enjoyable. If you enjoy fun characters, beautiful scenic settings, and a mystery to solve then I reccomend this book by Holly Danvers. Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the advanced readers copy in exchange foe my honest review.

I love the atmosphere in this book, the quirky characters, and the plot. This is a great and easy cozy mystery to get your mid off everything. It is well written, warm-hearted, and one for readers who love to read about book clubs and libraries.

I really enjoyed this cozy read, it has everything it should have; a small town, library, nosy people, comforting surroundings, the police someone is close to, and a plot line that keeps you hooked. Highly recommended for people who enjoy cozy mysteries!

I truly enjoyed this book. Very entertaining. I had never read this author before, but will now purchase Books 1 and 2. Thank you NetGalley for providing me an advance copy.

This was a fun read!I am so glad I was given an Advanced Reader Copy to read and review. This is my honest opinion.

It was fun to return to Lofty Pines, Wisconsin and the little library on the lake run by Rain Wilmot. She and her best friend, Julia Reynolds, make a fun and mischievous pair of crime solvers, even though they seem to get pulled in accidentally each time. This is their third adventure in the Lakeside Library Mystery Book series, and I'm happy to say I've read and enjoyed all of these cozy mysteries.

Description:
Summer is in full swing as tourists flock back to the Northwoods and travel to Lofty Pines, Wisconsin. For Rain Wilmot, owner of the Lakeside Library, this is the perfect opportunity to bring back her mother’s summer book club. But the summer sun starts to really heat up when one of the club’s members, Lily Redlin, is found dead in her own home not long after the first meeting.

Alongside her sidekick and neighbor Julia Reynolds and the charming Jace Lowe, Rain discovers that the murder is seemingly inspired by the book club’s recent selection of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel, Sparkling Cyanide. But who would kill Lily, and more importantly, why?
The deeper Rain goes into the story, the more confusing and complicated the plot becomes. Was Lily murdered to cover up a tragic accident involving an old classmate years earlier? Or were the rumors true—did Lily really possess priceless original Laura Ingles Wilder manuscripts and someone killed her for them? And who stands to gain the recently inherited piece of waterfront property that Lily received from a long-lost relative?

With a long list of suspects and motives, Rain realizes that all leads come back to people involved in the book club. Rain and her friends take a page from Agatha Christie’s book by hosting a reenactment of the club’s first meeting to flush out the killer. Will Rain’s plan succeed—or will this librarian’s book be checked out for good?

My thoughts:
The characters and the setting are fun to return to with each installment of this series. The banter between Rain and Julia is witty. Their adventures sometimes make me laugh. I liked the initiative of creating the book club and the way the book club became involved in a mystery. The relationship between Rain and jace developed a little more - will Rain find love again after her husband's death? This is a good cozy series and I hope Holly Danvers has much more to come for Lofty Pines!

Thanks to Crooked Lane Books through Netgalley for an advance copy. This book will be published on August 8, 2023.

Both Rain and Julia seem a bit wiser this go-round than they appeared when I read book one. But, well, being smarter and doing the smart thing aren't necessarily the same thing. While I found myself warming to them more in this book, they still managed to annoy me with their sense of knowing better than even Jace, Julia's brother and Rain's romantic interest, who is with the police. For instance, when they find a note warning them off, the best move would have been to call Jace immediately and turn it over as evidence. Do they do that? Of course not. That's basically their method of operation, to say they'll turn it over after they've looked into it. They did, however, tuck it safely in a drawer, albeit after handling it, so that's progress.

As for the story itself, I actually found it intriguing, especially with the literary tie-in. Well, not so much Julia and Rain's attempt to reenact the crime, but it did have its moments. It was particularly nice to get to know other characters a bit better this installment, too. And, hey, Rain has a dog! Benzo. Let's hope she gets a bit more dog owner savvy by the next book. Okay, I'll settle for her learning about dog water bottles for right now. Benzo, with his gorgeous blue eyes, is a husky and tends to overheat, after all.

Between watching the adventures of being a dog mom with Benzo and the budding romance with Jace, there's lots to look forward to in this series. Even as annoyed as I found myself getting with Rain and Julia at times, I found that I've warmed to them more this book and am looking forward to seeing what they get up to next. 3.5 rounded to 4 stars. Just get that doggie water bottle for Benzo, Rain.

Thanks #NetGalley and #CrookedLaneBooks for inviting me back to hang out at the little log cabin library with Rain, Julia, and friends. They may not be the best of amateur sleuths but they've obviously matured and learned a few things, so I'm looking forward to coming back.

Cute cozy mystery with a little Romance. I loved all the characters and the fact that it involved a book club..