A Cookbook Conspiracy: A Bibliophile Mystery

Murder on the Half Shelf. Read It and Weep. Book, Line, and Sinker. The Diva Frosts a Cupcake. By Book or by Crook. Home for the Haunting. Death of a Mad Hatter. The Whole Cat and Caboodle. Lord of the Wings. At the Drop of a Hat.

A Brew to a Kill. Privy to the Dead. Keeper of the Castle. Murder on the House. The Diva Wraps It Up. The Hen of the Baskervilles. The Silence of the Library. Murder in the Mystery Suite. Peach Pies and Alibis. A Vision in Velvet. Murder in the Paperback Parlor. The restoration of a valuable cookbook takes center stage and lands Brooklyn's sister, Savannah in some hot water.

A great new whodunit to add to any readers collection. Being a voracious reader for practically all my life makes me really enjoy books about books. The Bibliophile Mysteries satisfy that part of me that loves to learn about books, libraries, collections, and restoration. Carlisle generally uses a particular book in each of her mysteries to draw the reader in and lend authenticity to each story she creates. In her latest book, it's a very valuable cookbook that needs to be restored and which plays a big part in the murder that Brooklyn needs to solve.

I loved the information about the book and where it came from, the secret code that provides a lot of evidence and all things related to the restoration, however there was a little less of that in this book than usual for a Bibliophile mystery. Kate Carlisle likes to add a bit of history to her mysteries and that always entertains me well because I am a history buff myself.

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Using the year old cookbook also gave this book a different avenue of interest. Since Brooklyn's sister is a chef, and she is the one having the cookbook restored readers get to learn a lot about the behind scenes culinary world as well. I thought this was a great way to add new interest in the series and I think new and old readers a like will enjoy this part of the book. Baxter Cornwall was a real piece of work, or so I think. Readers don't get to understand the true evil of this villain because he doesn't have any dialogue in the book.

He is killed very early on and the reader is left to find out how bad he was and what he was capable of through the eyes of other characters in the book. It was hard to form a connection to a character who was such a huge part of the story, but is not really present in the book. His connection to Savannah carried that part of the story, but I found myself wanting a little more where the villain was concerned.

The mystery aspects of the story were quite well written. Carlisle used the cookbook to create a very intriguing situation in which Baxter is killed and the year old cookbook holds the key to figuring out a current murder. I loved the combination of the past meeting the present in such a dramatic way. Carlisle never disappoints when it comes to keeping the reader in the dark. I didn't figure this one out until Brooklyn did. What I didn't like: I felt there were a few problems with this one but as usual they may just be my own hangups and not the general consensus. So take it with a grain of salt and read it and find out what you think.

This book was more centered on the culinary elements than the book restoration and bibliophile aspects the series is known for. The villain was a bit uninspiring because the reader did not get to know him and why he was evil. There were also parts of the story that felt a piecemeal, or stitched together, including the visit from Brooklyn and Savannah's parents. It felt like it was only added so that the quirky family was present and not central to the story. There were good points and bad points to this one.

I loved the theme and idea behind the cookbook and the way it was represented on the story, but I wanted more relation to books and restoring them than to chefs and culinary interests. The combination of mystery and history really works, but the details were not there for this one. Not a bad book, but not my favorite of the series either. Mar 13, Julie rated it liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.

To view it, click here. Overall I thought this was the poorest showing in the series 2 star for series, 3 for the genre. It was disappointing, especially after the move to hard cover. I felt that the story wasn't as interesting as in the past, the characters participation in the story wasn't as 'necessary', and there were a number of character things that didn't appeal to me.

All this lead to my it just feeling 'ok' to me.

No Vinny, Suzie, Gabriel, Ian, Minka, or other n Overall I thought this was the poorest showing in the series 2 star for series, 3 for the genre. In fact no one really did any investigating. Unfortunately it got worse and she helped derail what could have been an interesting character addition in Dylan. I'm writing a book where the crime is people killing cats.

I'm so sick of them showing up in cozy mysteries. Felt like the point of this book was to mention all the times that Derek might hold Brooke's hand or kiss it or kiss her forehead or her neck or her head That's not substantive character development, it's not relevant to the plot, its boring when its the main focus.

Family at a minimum: Excluding Savannah there was minimal other interaction with her family. There was just enough in this book - a couple pages is all that is really bearable. Execution was well done and fit in well with the whole story. The bit with them having breakfast in the morning and their fight in the end, discussing renovations, that showed nice character development. Big miss on not having more of her with Dylan and how she'd fit in his family or how his family thought of her.

Like the character's profession, a bit of description of it and her appreciation of food and wine. I'm glad there was something towards the end about her concern about gaining weight. No woman her age who doesn't exercise could remain slender with that food consumption! Great characters and they've actually matured throughout the series and evolved as a couple.

That is HUGE in the cozy genre. I'm hoping and expecting the next book to take place in France while Brooke is at a conference mentioned in this book. So, there's promise that we won't be saddled with her family, the cat will stay home, and Gabriel will help her with some wacky capers. Jun 11, Barb rated it it was amazing. I always learn so much about bookbinding from reading one of Kate Carlisle's books. Plus, each one is centered around the restoration of a different antique volume.

Then we have the chefs: The settings are vividly described, the I always learn so much about bookbinding from reading one of Kate Carlisle's books. The settings are vividly described, the characters are believable, the plot is amazing. There's actually a connection between the old cookbook and the murderous events. And a new romance pops up for Brooklyn's sister, Savannah. We spend more time with the residents of Dharma, as well as hanging out at Brooklyn and Derek's San Francisco apartment. Kate Carlisle is writing some of the best cozy mysteries available today, and this book is a perfect example of the quality of her craft.

Jul 24, Srivani rated it did not like it Shelves: This book did not deliver on any of its promises - 1 Its a terrible murder mystery. The plot of the c This book did not deliver on any of its promises - 1 Its a terrible murder mystery. The plot of the cookbook itself is very thin.

She doesn't even read the year old cookbook that she thinks is so awesome and valuable. I didn't come out liking any of the characters. The writing is not the worst, but not far from it. Jan 21, Betty rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Savannah gives the book to Chef Baxter in public.

The BOOK causes quite a stir among the chefs gather there. Later Savannah is found standing over Baxter holding the bloody knife that kill him.

Derek discovers that the margins of the BOOK have codes written on them. Brooklyn needs to find the killer in order to clear her sister's name. There recipes for dishes mention in the book.

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Jun 09, Lindsey rated it liked it Shelves: This book was just good, which is sad as I had such high hopes for it. I think the move from a paperback to a hardcover really hurt the quality. There was just so much filler that wouldn't have been there in a paperback. Feb 13, Joe rated it really liked it. Lighter than her usual story. I never felt any danger. The food sounds good. A good visit with fun characters-friends. This was an entertaining installment in the Bibliophile Mystery Series. I liked the cookbook and how it was incorporated throughout the storyline.

The characters were pretty interesting, too. Jan 20, Kari Anderson rated it really liked it Shelves: Brooklyn has always been a little obsessed with food, but it was her sister Savannah who became a chef, graduating from the prestigious Cordon Bleu school in Paris. When Baxter invites the old gang to participate in his new restauran From Amazon: I listened to this book on audio book — and it was a great driving read. I always opt for murder mystery books when I am driving. They keep me paying attention, as I am constantly trying to pin the killer.

This one definitely kept me on my toes. However, this is the 7th installment of the series, so I am a little behind. Carlisle did a good job of making this a stand-alone book, but I could have done with some more background on some of the characters and their relationships. I loved the characters in this book… especially some of the males… they can cook and have accents from across the country. Carlisle nailed it with the characters in this one!

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I was also fascinated with Brooklyn and her career as a bookbinder. There was a bit of the binding in this book, but I would have loved to hear more. What an awesome job!! I give A Cookbook Conspiracy 4 out of 5 bookmarks and will definitely look for more of these books in the future.

Was looking for a book to listen to on trip to Ottawa about 8 hour drive for me. This wound up being the perfect choice. I finished it just before arriving at my destination. It was a nice and light fun read. I have never read any of Kate Carlisle's books. The only thing that made this more Was looking for a book to listen to on trip to Ottawa about 8 hour drive for me.

The only thing that made this more like a 3. I really did enjoy the mixture of the old cookbook by 'Obediance Green' and the Revolutionary War and sending secret messages within the pages of this so-called cookbook. Definitely a very nice surprise for me since I like those types of historical fiction stories well historical fiction in general. The main reason I first choice this was that it takes place in the San Francisco Bay area. Hopefully, I will be able to find some other audiobook copies. The narrator wasn't too bad either This series takes me back to the beginning of this very blog.

My review of Homicide in Hardcover, the first book in the Bibliophile Mystery series was one of the first on my blog. Okay, it was technically the fourth review I did. Back in the days when I had zero followers and was writing them for myself. No schedule, just randomly posting. I wasn't even giving them ratings. Things get curiouser and curiouser when a second priceless copy of Alice is discovered. Books of a Feather. During the gala celebrating the book, she is approached by Jared Mulrooney, the president of the Bay Area Birdwatchers Society, to repair a lesser known book of Audubon drawings.

Ripped From the Pages. A room is unearthed, revealing artwork, rare books, cases of wine, a chest of jewelry…and a perfectly mummified body. Word of the explosive find draws in reporters, art appraisers, and questions. So Brooklyn decides to do a little excavating of her own and solve the mystery of the treasure before anyone else is written off…. The Book Stops Here.

Brooklyn is thrilled to be appearing on the hit TV show This Old Attic as a rare-book expert and appraiser. After the episode airs, a man storms onto the set claiming that the owner of the book, a flower seller named Vera, found the book at his garage sale, and he wants it back—or else. When several violent incidents occur on the set, Brooklyn and her security expert boyfriend, Derek, are shaken.

When he invites the old gang to the gala opening of his new restaurant in San Francisco, Savannah asks Brooklyn to restore a rare antique cookbook as a present for him. The night they all gather, Baxter is found dead, the cookbook has disappeared, and Savannah becomes the suspect du jour. But Brooklyn knows her sister is innocent, and there are plenty of old grudges simmering among this backstabbing bunch. One Book in the Grave. There may be grave consequences for bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright as she attempts to solve two murders tied to one book in this novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series.

Ten years ago, Max Adams, a brawny renowned papermaker, fell in love with a stunning beauty, Emily, and gave her the copy of Beauty and the Beast as a symbol of their love.

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Soon afterward, he died in a car crash, and Brooklyn has always suspected his possessive ex-girlfriend and her jealous beau. Now she decides to find out who sold the book and return it to its rightful owner—Emily. She believes a rare book dealer can assist her, but when she arrives at his shop, she finds him murdered.