I wasn't sure what to expect from Vinyl Resting Place, and before long, I found myself loving this new cozy mystery.
The Sip & Spin is a new record store owned by three sisters.
Maggie and Tansy are joined by sister Juni Jessup, and before long they become involved in a murder investigation.
I really love this new spin ( pun intended) into the cozy mystery genre, and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.
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With this book. the author embarks on a new series, set in small-town Texas. Juniper (Juni) has returned home from an IT job in Oregon to join her two older sisters in ownership of a record/coffee shop on the site of their grandparents old store. Juni enjoys being with her family again and is excited about their new venture, but the grand opening of Sip & Spin Records is soured by her discovery of a dead body in the supply closet.

There's enough of a connection between the deceased and the sisters' Uncle Calvin for the police to arrest Calvin. But after they bail him out using the store as collateral, he disappears, jeopardizing the financial future of Sip & Spin. Juni gets involved in the investigation a little too deeply, with the detective who broke her heart in high school waiting until late in the game to warn her she might be in danger. Her childhood best friend, now the local mailman, becomes a presence in her life again as well.

If you enjoy a breezy cozy mystery with a little romance, this may be the perfect escapist read for you. I personally enjoyed reading about a store that sells only vinyl records and punny coffee drinks, as well as the detailed physical descriptions of each of the characters and the settings. And that cover! I prefer the author's previous Brooklyn Murder Mystery series but look forward to seeing how this series matures.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

VINYL RESTING PLACE captures all the heart and spunk of the Texas Hill Country without the traffic, and will have you searching for real estate in Blacke's Cedar River. It should appeal broadly to cozy enthusiasts, regardless of age.

The first track of The Record Shop Mysteries is a "number one with a bullet." There is so much to love about Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke. The story takes place in an Austin, Texas adjacent town. The contemporary setting has all the traditional cozy elements— a tight-knit trio of sisters as the shop owners, a prankster uncle getting into trouble, a small-town-everybody-know-you vibe, punny humor (the coffee names, lolz), and of course, amateur sleuthing. There is a lot to love about this series debut including the musical artists referenced from Bille Holiday to Britney Spears and everything in between.

A feel good, family-centered cozy mystery, the first in a new series. This will be fun to recommend to readers of cozy mysteries who are looking for something new to read, as it checks all the boxes and adds up to a fun read. Readers who have enjoyed books by Abby Collette, Joanna Fluke, and Valerie Burns, to name a few, will most likely enjoy this title.

A fun mystery that had me guessing along! Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke was a fantastic cozy read! I enjoyed the storyline and the mystery.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from St. Martin’s Press and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

A wonderful new cozy mystery series centered around family and tradition. Quite enjoyable and entertaining.

A cute cozy that's super fun to read. A great start to a new series. Loved the record shop/coffee bar setting! The mystery had some red herrings and moved at a good pace. Characters were well developed and engaging. I definitely want this series to continue! Thanks #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

Juni, Tansy and Maggie have finally opened their own business. They’re bringing the cool old school vinyl records together with a hip new coffee shop. After a body is found in the closet at the shop, their Uncle Calvin is arrested for murder.

The sisters have no doubt Uncle Calvin is innocent and use their shop as collateral for his bail. But when Uncle Calvin goes missing, the sister need to find out whodunit because they have “Nothin’ to Lose” but their shop and all they’ve worked for.

This is a great start to a new series from Oliva Blacke. I love the setting and the sisterly dynamics. This series has made it to my must read list after just one book!

A rocking start to a new cozy series! I loved the vinyl hook and strong familial relationships, especially between Juni and her sisters. The witty coffee names and solid mystery cranked up the volume and made this book a winner. Eager to read the next installment!

When Juni Jessup and her sisters Tansy and Maggie put all their beans in one basket to open Sip & Spin Records, a record-slash-coffee shop in Cedar River, Texas, they knew there could be some scratches on the track, but no one was expecting to find a body deader than disco in the supply closet.
This is a first in this series and a lot of fun. I love the sisters relationships. Overall a great start to a fun new series.
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Step back in time to remember the days of vinyl records for your music pleasure. Also work along side the 3 sisters and their family and friends to solve a murder. Several romances to root for are occurring as well.

I adored this book. Blacke has such a clever, witty voice, and her characters are instantly engaging. I'll read anything she writes!

When Juniper moves back to Texas to re-open her family’s old record shop with her sisters things don’t go exactly to plan. Juniper discoverers a body in the shop’s supply closet at their opening party. To make things worse her ex is the lead detective on the case and is on the hunt for her uncle who is a prime suspect. Can Juniper and her sisters help solve the case and get their uncle out of suspicion? This was such a fun cozy mystery! The Austin setting and the record shop were characters themselves, and the banter between the sisters was great. The book highlights the importance of familial relationships and second chances. I highly recommend this new cozy mystery!

Pub date: 12/27/22
Genre: cozy mystery, book 1 in the Record Shop Mysteries
One sentence summary: Sisters Juni, Tansy, and Maggie are risking it all to open Sip & Spin Records, a record/coffee shop, but a dead body and a disappearing uncle make for a rocky start.

I love a new cozy mystery series, and this one felt really special! The sisters have a great relationship, and I enjoyed getting to know all of them, especially MC Juni. The record store setting felt like a place I'd love to hang out, and I kept laughing at their drink-song puns (highlights include Shiny Frappe People, Excuse Me While I Kiss This Chai, and All the Single Lattes). The mystery was compelling and well-paced with a satisfying conclusion.

This new series has everything I look for in a cozy mystery, and I'm excited for book 2 and beyond!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for my NetGalley ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As soon as I read the title, I knew I had to read Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke. Junie Jessup moves back home to Texas after she loses her job due to the company going bust and opens up Sip&Spin Records with her sisters, in the same building her grandparents once ran a record store. Serving up coffee as well as records, the sisters are shocked to find a dead body in their supply closet at their grand opening party. If that wasn't bad enough, the lead detective is Junie's ex and he still knows how to push her buttons. When the sisters' Uncle Calvin is arrested and then takes off after they put the shop up to bail him out, Junie can't help but investigate the murder and her uncle's disappearance.

It took a bit of reading before I got into the story but once I did, it was hard to put down. I am already looking forward to the next installment.

Thank you to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

A fun record shop outside Austin and a punny title. How could I resist? I mean, I still own vinyl records, so this one spoke to my heart. I'm glad I dropped in as it was a fun, quirky read, full of characters who were, well, characters, and lots of down-home, Texas country charm.

Even Uncle Calvin, who seems to tread only the edge of the law was likable, even if he created a major headache for the Jessup sisters, Tansy, Maggie (don't you dare call her Marigold), and main character Juni (Juniper). They've invested everything they have in Sip and Spin Records and when they find a body in their supply closet after the grand opening, Calvin is a suspect. He's arrested but disappears after they put up the shop as bail. The sisters, lead by Juni, set out to prove his innocence but, well, first they've got to find him. Hence, they have two mysteries to solve, who killed Monica Mayhew and where is Uncle Calvin. It's actually the second that dominates much of the book as, quite frankly, Juni doesn't even know the name of the victim for some time. In her defense, it's because everyone thought she'd recognized Monica since she's babysat her as a child.

While I found Juni likable, she didn't strike me as the person I'd want trying to prove my innocence of even a traffic ticket, however. Her investigative tactics are basic, in her defense not abnormal for someone new at it, and she's quick to not just jump to conclusions but confront suspects with accusations of being the murderer. Heck, she even accuses her own brother-in-law of being the murderer. What is Juni basing her accusations on? Will withholding information from ol' flame Beau, now detective, slow down the investigation? Will she get glitter bombed again? Who attacked her in Calvin's house? Why does she arrive at the shop on day to find it surrounded by firetrucks and rescue personnel? What is the "game" some are asking about? Is Beau using or or genuinely still attracted to her? How about ol' friend Teddy? Could he become more than a friend or is she still too tied emotionally to Beau? What could possibly go wrong when she borrows Calvin's unused truck? Uh, lots.

And, wait, enough teasers. This brand new series has promise and I look forward to seeing how it develops. As with most new series, the characters aren't fully fleshed out, so it'll be fun to get to know them as it progresses. Heck, even prankster Uncle Calvin was showing promise at the end. Thanks #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for introducing me to Sip and Spin. I'm looking forward to many a return visit.

A fun new mystery series, that’s sure to be a hit.. Three sisters open a new record shop in Texas and are excited until they find a body in the closet. Great characters, lots of fun.

Vinyl Resting Place was the cozy mystery novel that everyone needs to read. I thought at some points i knew who the culprit was and other times i had no clue. Juniper was a fantastic MFC and i enjoyed her the entire time. There wasn’t one point during this novel in which she bothered me.

You get murder mystery, family, small town romance, love triangle, and more. I think what drew me to this book was because they owned a Coffee shop and record store all in one. I’ve grown to love vinyl over the years and it was nice to read another book about it. I wish we got more of Teddy in this book but; i can’t wait to read the next one. Thanks #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for introducing me to Sip and Spin & for the early arc.

This was a fast-paced and well-written drama that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page turner as I had to know why this young woman was murdered and placed in the record shop. The author did a great job setting this up with a bevy of suspects and clues there and there, with just enough tease to keep me in the game. There were a few red herrings that would point to a few with some surprises that I did not see coming. I liked how the sister came together to sift through the clues, making it believable in what they wanted to accomplish. The secondary characters had pivotal roles and it was their action that would lead to the revelation of the killer’s identity and the motive. Good job in keeping me in suspense throughout most of the book, especially when I had that “aha” moment and knew who the killer was and enjoyed watching it all play out to the end.

I received this ARC via Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press, in return for an honest review. This is a clever premise for the first book in a new cozy series. Set in a newly opened record shop and coffee bar outside Austin, Texas, USA, three interesting sisters co-own the Sip and Spin. When their grand opening ends with them finding a body in their supply closet, how can things possibly get worse? Until they do with the detention and subsequent disappearance of their Uncle Calvin who is a suspect in the murder. Juni (Juniper) is determined to find out what happened and save both Uncle Calvin and their shop, since they posted it as collateral for his bond. The premise has great potential for a series so it will be fun to see what happens next.

I loved Olivia Blacke's Brooklyn Murder Mysteries so no surprise that I love this new Record Shop series featuring Juni! What a fun, enjoyable read, following Juni and her sisters as they open a vinyl record shop only to have a dead body turn up at their opening party. It's up to Juni and her sisters to clear their uncle of the murder. Fun, engrossing, this is a new cozy mystery series that will entertain and make you laugh with the punny song/coffee drink names.

Record Scratch… Blacke has done it again with this debut in the Record Shop Mystery series. Not only are the characters incredibly likable but Blacke effortlessly balances the clues and red-herrings to create a mystery that kept me guessing to the end. The fact that the book’s located in Texas and set in a record-slash- coffee shop, with plenty of fun drink names and great music shout outs, is a refreshing new entry in the cozy mystery market. This is a new favorite and I very much look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Paperbacks in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

Imagine my delight when I received an invite to read the arc of Vinyl Resting Place, the new Recond Shop Mystery #1 by Olivia Blacke, for an honest review! Nothing better to settle in with on an overcast, lazy day.

Juni moves home to start a new business with her sisters and silent partners, bringing vinyl records back into focus. The mystery and race to solve the murder, successfully open their business and find their uncle keeps the pages turning right to the end. I loved the twists and the reveal of who dun it was a surprise!

I look forward to the next in the series and what may come of the Beau vs Teddy situation.

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press.

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

In this new cozy series sisters open up a vinyl coffee shop. They get more than bargained when they discover a dead body while renovating. One of them becomes prime suspect and is arrested for murder.

The sisters will rally together to prove her innocence. It is an exciting new series with potential.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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As a millennial with a record collection and a love for quirky record shops, I was drawn to this book based simply on the title and cover.

The book doesn't disappoint. It starts with three sisters reviving a family business, a murder, and the hectic investigation that follows. Toss in a little love triangle, and it's a solid recipe for success.

If you're looking for something less heavy but with enough intrigue to keep you entertained, this might be the book for you.

I loved the sisters and their relationships, their love for food, and the cat they adopted. I didn't much enjoy the ex-beau/current police investigator, but I'm not sure I was supposed to. This was a fun one, packed full of enjoyable music references.

Sip & Spin should be a real place - the vibe, the cafe, all of it was perfect. The backstory of the record shop - three sisters Tansy, Maggie and Juni, worked together to open their business, in the same spot their grandparents had once owned a record shop, was a charming piece of the story.

The mystery begins at the grand opening of the sister's record shop in a small Texas town and the prime suspect, Juni's Uncle Calvin. Juni does a fine job putting together the pieces while being mixed up in a love triangle.
The pace was somewhat slow but the mystery was intriguing enough to keep me hooked, each chapter had me guessing about the next clue. This was a great beginning to a new series and I look forward to the next Record Shop mystery!

Thanks to NetGalley and St.Martin's press for providing a digital reviewer copy for my honest opinion.

Rounded to 3.5 stars.

CONTENT WARNING: murder, blood

I’m always a sucker for a good cozy mystery, and I couldn’t resist this one with it’s punny title and music-themed story. It definitely had it’s ups and downs, but this is one that was I was really looking forward to reading.

I loved the sisters in this story. They have a fun bond, and while they don’t always see eye to eye, I enjoyed the interactions between them. It felt realistic, and I was able to identify with Juni’s feelings as a younger siblings, especially with the age gap between her and her older sisters. The Texas charm was turned up way high on this one, and I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it, especially since I’ve never been there. I did like one of the love interests, even if he was a bit wishy washy. As for the other one, I absolutely despised him. He was pushy, manipulative, and just felt like he needed a good slap across the face.

The puns in the story were outstanding. As a record store/coffee shop, they made sure to have a punny music-related coffee name that changed daily, and I absolutely adored all of them. I’d have to say that my favorite was “excuse my while I kiss the chai,” but each of them were amazing. Each time, they made me smile, and I found myself looking forward to seeing what it was going to be.

However, there were some downsides to the book. The writing felt a little clunky and repetitive, and definitely needed some more editing, which I hope will be done before the final product goes out, since this is an ARC and is an unfinished product. It wasn’t too suspenseful, and I definitely figured out who did it well in advance of the big reveal.

Overall, I did enjoy the read and would definitely be open to reading more in this series. I’m hopeful that future books would have the kinks worked out, and I’m curious to see where it goes next. There’s some good stuff in this one that makes me want to stick with it even with the things that I didn’t like as much, and they’re not nearly enough to make me give up just yet.

This review is in exchange for getting a free digital copy. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this story.

I LOVED this book. So cozy, such lovable characters, charming little record shop...I was hooked from the beginning! The pace is slower but I actually loved it for this book, it definitely kept you wondering where the story would go or the next clue.

This is a story you can curl up with and accidentally stay up reading all night. I can't wait for more from this author!

I loved Olivia Blacke's Brooklyn Murder Mystery series, so I'm not surprised at all to love Vinyl Resting Place too! Juni and the whole cast was great (even the ones I'm clearly going to hate were so well done in how they annoyed me), and the record shop needs to be a real place. Do I listen to vinyl? No, but I want to hang out there and sip coffee drinks with punny names while appreciating album art. I actually guessed the murderer this time (rare for me), but even though I suspected the culprit I couldn't figure out how Blacke was going to tie it all together, which had me turning the pages and thinking I had to be wrong. A great cozy sets a mood, and this did not disappoint!

Any book that takes place in a record store automatically moves to the top of my reading list. I love going to concerts, vintage band t-shirts and creative coffee selections. In “Vinyl Resting Place” Juni is the youngest of the three Jessup sisters and had recently moved back home to open Sip and Spin Records with them. She was happy to be back because she missed her sisters and her quaint small town.

I loved Juni’s eclectic collection of t-shirts, her curious mind and the devotion she has for her sisters. Juni has two handsome men vying for her attention but she had no time for romance when she had a murder to solve. Who would have thought that a murder would occur the night of their grand opening; talk about bad luck! Juni could definitely have a side job as a detective with all the time she spent following the clues in hopes of clearing her uncle’s name.

I love everything about this book and I am thrilled that it is part of a series because I need to find out what happens next in the small town of Cedar River, Texas. Will Juni keep herself solely focused on work or will she let her heart lead her to the man of her dreams? Will Sip and Spin Records become a success under the watchful eye of the Jessup sisters? What new concert t-shirts will Juni add to her collection and is there a possibility of bringing live music to the store? The allure of the small town and the importance of family makes this an entertaining and enjoyable story!!

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Great new author and new series!
Small towns and gossip are the same anywhere, and some families really get it. Against this backdrop which includes three sisters resurrecting a family business promoting vinyl records and adding a coffee shop, a murder intrudes. Add in an absconding uncle, lawyers in the family, and the youngest sister's old boyfriends, and you have some great sleuthing! Absolutely loved it and will be restlessly waiting for the next one.
I requested and received an EARC from St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley. Thank you!

As if Olivia Blacke hadn't already stolen my heart with her Brooklyn Murder Mysteries series from Berkley, I could not wait to read this one -- coffee, records, and another cozy mystery from her, yes PLEASE! I was lucky enough to be sent a widget for this one thanks to St. Martin's Press and I didn't even get past the subject line before getting super excited to drop everything to read it and gushing to Olivia about it in her DMs.

Title with a funky + fun play on words that captures the vibe of the book CHECK A modern take on the cozy mystery that manages to also make me want to visit the destination it's based in CHECK Sisters who are the best of friends and there for each other no matter what CHECK

Blacke writes characters that I adore, in places I fall for with her incredible descriptions that perfectly capture the ambiance of each story and make me feel a part of the action. I'm always happily surprised with the direction she takes a murder -- like somehow I really ENJOY the story, as if the family, friends, and what's happening around the MC's sleuthing that is the most important, there just happens to be a mystery in the background lol

I can already tell the Jessup sisters are going to remain in the front of my mind for a long time, I love the dynamic of the family and how different each sister is. Blacke sets up plenty of characters for future books in the series without overwhelming and I look forward to plenty more like this one! Highly recommend VINYL RESTING PLACE for anyone who can appreciate a good record store, who loves a family who fights for one another, and a small-town feel with a contemporary twist. I gave this one 4.5 stars and will definitely be watching for where the series goes from here!

This was a cute start to a new cozy mystery series. Juni Jessop and her sisters Tansy and Maggie revive a family business by opening up a combo record/coffee shop. During the grand opening party a body is found in the store's supply closet and their uncle Calvin is the suspect. They put the store up as collateral for his bail and he takes off. Most of the book is focused on finding him, not so much on solving the murder. The cast of characters and the setting are quirky and cute and the punniness of the book's blurb is evident in the novel as well with cutesy names for coffee drinks etc. A light-hearted read and I will give #2 a whirl.

I wish to thank NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Just in time for the resurgence of interest in old vinyl records along comes this book. If you are looking for a fun read set in a family owned record shop that also serves as a coffee shop then this is just the one for you. Three sisters decide to reopen an old family business in a small town in Texas. They name the shop The Sip & Spin Records and they pool all their resources to reestablish the shop once owned by their grandfather. On the night of their long awaited grand opening a body is discovered in a coat closet and they are afraid the shop will never survive. Life in a small town is at its best in this novel and you will love all the beautifully developed characters. Can the mystery be solved and their business be saved? I highly recommend this as a delightful read and look forward to more in this series. This one has it all and of course there is a cat!

Olivia Wilde must really know coffee drinks, music, and Austin, TX, as she brings Cedar River to life in this first in series mystery. The 3 Jessup sisters have opened up the Sip and Spin vinyl record/coffee shop. At their grand opening, a young woman is found murdered, and their uncle is the prime suspect.

Cat Daffy, ex-boyfriend Beau, and best friend turned possible love interest Teddy are just a few of the memorable characters in this small town cozy.

I can't wait to read #2, A Fatal Groove!

3.9/5

A Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke is another good addition to the cozy genre. I enjoyed the sisterly connections and the music background while having a fun murder to solve. I am glad to see there is another in the works.

I received an advance copy via NetGalley.

What a fun kick-off to a rockin' new mystery series! This perfectly-paced cozy mystery is set in a small town outside Texas and focuses on Juni, recently returned to her hometown to start a coffee and record albums shop in the same location their grandparents had a music store for decades. During their big grand opening, she finds a woman dead in a supply closet, holding the business card of her scalawag of an uncle. When said uncle vanishes once he'd out on bail, Juni contends with the pushy advances of her ex-boyfriend-now-detective and starts a possible romance with her childhood best friend as she seeks to clear her family from involvement in the crime.

This read is just plain fun. Blacke seems to know her Austin-area setting very well, nailing the proper food references and cultural details. The family's shop has drinks that are based on punny song titles, and they are an absolute hoot. The mystery feels nicely modern, too. Food delivery couriers play a big role, as does social media use, but everything is explained in a way that makes the references accessible to all readers. I didn't correctly guess the guilty party, and I love being surprised like that!

I would definitely read more in this new series.

Tansy, Maggie and Juni are a sister gang of three who have just opened the Sip and Spin. The Sip and Spin is a record store that sells vinyl records and coffee. On opening night of Sip and Spin a woman is found murdered in the supply closet of the store and their Uncle Calvin is a suspect...especially since he left town.
Things I loved about this book:
* I connected with Juni immediately. She is the youngest sister and the protagonist
* An eclectic range of musicians and music types are mentioned.
* Clever, funky names are given to the beverages i.e. Java B Goode.
*Loved the slick way the coffee/tea names combined beverage and music.
* The mystery was very well done and literally had me guessing until the very end with a couple of heart pound ing moments

This book, Vinyl Resting Place is first in a new series and one I know I will be continuing with. One con that I have is The book is listed as " for a new generation of mystery readers" As an " older" mystery lover I think it will be loved by all readers, both new and old to reading mysteries.
Thanks to NetGalley, St Martins Press and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book. It publishes on 12/27/22

Vinyl Resting Place is a cozy setting in the current day. Juniper Jessup – Juni to her friends – is the main character. She had grown up in a small Texas town near Austin, leaving after college for a job in Oregon. When that job ends after the company goes out of business, Juni is recruited to move back home to open a record store with her two sisters, Maggie and Tansy. Her parents and grandparents had previously owned a music store in the same location, so it seemed like a logical idea. The sisters are equal partners – Juni sold her car and cashed out her savings for her share. Everything is going well (if busy) until the preview night when a young woman is found dead in the supply closet at their store. Because family is everything, the sisters use their new business as collateral to bail out their uncle (and prime suspect) out. When he promptly skips bail, the sisters decide they’ll need to figure out where he is and whodunit.

While this is a fairly typical cozy, there were some nice differences. I liked the fact Juni was returning home in part because she missed her family. At one part she even mentions that she could have found a new job in Oregon, but this was better. The obligatory dual love interests are there; again, it’s a nice twist in that one is a detective and her ex who altruistically broke up with her by text while the other is her male best friend who’s had a crush on Juni since third grade. I really loved all the musical references and the punny drink of the day names. And my pet peeve – the hero doing something stupid to catch the killer – was avoid as well. Overall all a fun read.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley.com and voluntarily chose to review.

Easy to like cosy mystery featuring sisters reopening their family’s old record shop. I am constantly surprised that people are listening to vinyl again. That’s what caught my eye about this book, but the mystery and likable characters kept me reading. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book.

A love triangle, Murder mystery and three sisters? Sign me up. I really couldn’t resist this quirky read and have become a fan of the author. I loved the music references and drink specials. It’s really pulling at Texas living. While I did figure out the mystery fairly quickly; I enjoyed the book.

After the IT company Juni Jessup works for abruptly closes, she returns home to open a record/coffee shop with her two sisters. All is going well with the grand opening of Sip & Spin until a dead body is discovered in the supply closet. Unfortunately, the dead body is clutching their Uncle Calvin's business card. After putting up the shop as collateral for Uncle Calvin's bail, he takes off. Now the three sisters must find Uncle Calvin and identify the murderer before the shop is lost.
Delightful start to a new series.
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Vinyl Resting Place is the first of its Record Shop Mystery series. Set on the outskirts of Austin Texas, this cozy mystery takes place at the vintage record store run by three sisters. Not only does the murder take place in the newly reopened record shop but now the girl’s uncle is missing and presumed guilty of possibly murder.
I loved this cozy mystery! The characters were likable and storyline was interesting and easy to follow. I’d definitely read more in this series!
I received this book in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy.

3 sisters start a record store in Texas. Unfortunately there is a murder during the grand opening, and their uncle is the chief suspect. So of course they are investigating! As they are near Austin, the reader gets a lot of great local music information, plus record info. Really enjoyed that, plus the sisters interactions. Great cozy, and buying for work.

Vinyl Resting Place is a great introduction to a new series by Olivia Blacke. I am so glad I did. I can see this series becoming one of my go-to cozy mysteries. Three sisters work together to revitalize a business their parents and grandparents ran for years only to lose it when vinyl went out of style, but it is back and so are they. The building has been closed for a long time, so preparing it as well as providing a large assortment of records and the equipment to keep customers happy in the coffee department have left the girls invested deeply. They need money to start rolling in immediately! When the first night ends with a body found at the grand opening the three are in shock. When their grandfather becomes a top suspect, they step up to find the real villain. Much of what the grandfather does doesn’t make sense to the girls or to the reader until, well that you will have to discover for yourself. Lots of action, lots of tension and a little romance bring a just-right balance to this winning novel.
Olivia Blacke is a new author to me, but the book sounded interesting, so I requested an ARC from NetGalley. And was excited to have it approved. It more than met my expectations so I am delighted to share the fun with friends and followers.

Vinyl Resting Place is a great start to the new series, The Record Shop Mysteries by Olivia Blacke.

It starts off with the Jessup sisters, Tansey, Maggie, and Juni opening up a coffee/record shop called Sit & Spin, in the same location that their grandparents and parents owned a record shop. Thinking that the grand opening was a huge success, they start to clean up the store and find someone murdered in their storage closet.

I felt like this book was more of a get to know the characters with the murder as a way to help that along. The story was very engaging and you learned so much about them and how family is everything.



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I didn't think I could have as much affection for Olivia Blacke's newest heroine as I did for the quirky Odessa in Blacke's Brooklyn Murder Mysteries series. Thankfully, I've been proven wrong. Our amateur sleuth, Juni Jessup, is my kind of MC. She's smart, funny, kind and resourceful. Coming back to her small Texas hometown, Juni and her two sisters have invested all their funds in reopening the family record store but with a coffee bar.

Coffee bar/record store. Do you want to live there? I do. Even though they find dead body in the storage closet on opening night. Don't care. Still want to live there.

What I love most about this series is that there is so many plot bunnies hopping around from the first page, but the book does not overwhelm with characters or conflict. There is a potential love triangle, there are sisterly and maternal conflicts ahead, and there are records and coffee. Blacke has hit her stride and is one to watch in the new era of millennial cozies. For anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a side of smart and sass, this book is for you.

This is the first time I have read this and I really enjoyed this cozy mystery. Juni, Maggie and Tansy were sisters who were the amateur sleuths. They are reopening Sip and Spin (a family business) consisting of coffee drinks and vinyl record albums. On the night of their grand opening someone was found murdered in their cleaning closet. That is all I am going to tell you. I had no idea who did it until the author was ready for us to know. A VERY GOOD cozy mystery read. I will read Oliva Blacke again .

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun, cute Murder mystery. I will be looking for the rest of this series! I would definitely recommend this book!