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Book Review: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Wind in the Willows meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful cosy mystery novel, the first in the series. It’s set in a forest village inhabited by larger-than-life woodland creatures with quirky personalities and a vividly rendered plot to sink your teeth into.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Detective, Animals, Fantasy

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday

Review in one word: Delightful

The Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black is a delightful blend of cosy mystery and woodland whimsy, set in a forest village inhabited by woodland animals. At the heart of the series is Vera Vixen, an intrepid fox reporter with a keen nose for uncovering secrets beneath the town’s tranquil surface.

The stories blends the timbre of an Agatha Christie style whodunnit with gentle humour and charming interspecies and anthropomorphic relationships between animals. Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel, two friends and booksellers from Milwaukee who created the series out of a shared love for mysteries, animals, and stories with heart, cosiness and warmth.

The first in the series is Shady Hollow, a charming village nestled deep in a woodland. In this enchanting place, woodland creatures sip coffee, eat pumpkin pie and whisper gossip. At first glance, this is an idyllic forest community—until a grumpy old toad is found mysteriously murdered. Enter Vera Vixen, the village’s sharp-eyed reporter with a nose for both news and unravelling mysteries. As the first dead body in recent memory sends shockwaves through the sleepy town, Vera digs beneath the mossy surface of Shady Hollow to uncover tangled motives and murky pasts.

The anthropomorphic cast of animals are larger than life and stay with you for long afterwards. Owls, moose, bears, mice, beavers and foxes—each are brimming with quirks and vivid personalities that make this tale feel both timeless and fresh.

Shady Hollow is a pure delight and once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop, it was delightfully addictive. So find yourself a mossy corner, pour yourself a nice brew and savour the wholesome pleasure of this incredible mystery series. I wholeheartedly recommend this you won’t regret it and will be hankering quick-smart for the rest of the series!

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Book Review: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Wind in the Willows meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful cosy mystery novel, the first in the series. It’s set in a forest village inhabited by larger-than-life woodland creatures with quirky personalities and a vividly rendered plot to sink your teeth into.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Detective, Animals, Fantasy

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday

Review in one word: Delightful

The Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black is a delightful blend of cosy mystery and woodland whimsy, set in a forest village inhabited by woodland animals. At the heart of the series is Vera Vixen, an intrepid fox reporter with a keen nose for uncovering secrets beneath the town’s tranquil surface.

The stories blends the timbre of an Agatha Christie style whodunnit with gentle humour and charming interspecies and anthropomorphic relationships between animals. Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel, two friends and booksellers from Milwaukee who created the series out of a shared love for mysteries, animals, and stories with heart, cosiness and warmth.

The first in the series is Shady Hollow, a charming village nestled deep in a woodland. In this enchanting place, woodland creatures sip coffee, eat pumpkin pie and whisper gossip. At first glance, this is an idyllic forest community—until a grumpy old toad is found mysteriously murdered. Enter Vera Vixen, the village’s sharp-eyed reporter with a nose for both news and unravelling mysteries. As the first dead body in recent memory sends shockwaves through the sleepy town, Vera digs beneath the mossy surface of Shady Hollow to uncover tangled motives and murky pasts.

The anthropomorphic cast of animals are larger than life and stay with you for long afterwards. Owls, moose, bears, mice, beavers and foxes—each are brimming with quirks and vivid personalities that make this tale feel both timeless and fresh.

Shady Hollow is a pure delight and once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop, it was delightfully addictive. So find yourself a mossy corner, pour yourself a nice brew and savour the wholesome pleasure of this incredible mystery series. I wholeheartedly recommend this you won’t regret it and will be hankering quick-smart for the rest of the series!

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Book Review: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Wind in the Willows meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful cosy mystery novel, the first in the series. It’s set in a forest village inhabited by larger-than-life woodland creatures with quirky personalities and a vividly rendered plot to sink your teeth into.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Detective, Animals, Fantasy

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday

Review in one word: Delightful

The Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black is a delightful blend of cosy mystery and woodland whimsy, set in a forest village inhabited by woodland animals. At the heart of the series is Vera Vixen, an intrepid fox reporter with a keen nose for uncovering secrets beneath the town’s tranquil surface.

The stories blends the timbre of an Agatha Christie style whodunnit with gentle humour and charming interspecies and anthropomorphic relationships between animals. Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel, two friends and booksellers from Milwaukee who created the series out of a shared love for mysteries, animals, and stories with heart, cosiness and warmth.

The first in the series is Shady Hollow, a charming village nestled deep in a woodland. In this enchanting place, woodland creatures sip coffee, eat pumpkin pie and whisper gossip. At first glance, this is an idyllic forest community—until a grumpy old toad is found mysteriously murdered. Enter Vera Vixen, the village’s sharp-eyed reporter with a nose for both news and unravelling mysteries. As the first dead body in recent memory sends shockwaves through the sleepy town, Vera digs beneath the mossy surface of Shady Hollow to uncover tangled motives and murky pasts.

The anthropomorphic cast of animals are larger than life and stay with you for long afterwards. Owls, moose, bears, mice, beavers and foxes—each are brimming with quirks and vivid personalities that make this tale feel both timeless and fresh.

Shady Hollow is a pure delight and once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop, it was delightfully addictive. So find yourself a mossy corner, pour yourself a nice brew and savour the wholesome pleasure of this incredible mystery series. I wholeheartedly recommend this you won’t regret it and will be hankering quick-smart for the rest of the series!

Content Catnip

Book Review: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Wind in the Willows meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful cosy mystery novel, the first in the series. It’s set in a forest village inhabited by larger-than-life woodland creatures with quirky personalities and a vividly rendered plot to sink your teeth into.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Detective, Animals, Fantasy

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday

Review in one word: Delightful

The Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black is a delightful blend of cosy mystery and woodland whimsy, set in a forest village inhabited by woodland animals. At the heart of the series is Vera Vixen, an intrepid fox reporter with a keen nose for uncovering secrets beneath the town’s tranquil surface.

The stories blends the timbre of an Agatha Christie style whodunnit with gentle humour and charming interspecies and anthropomorphic relationships between animals. Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel, two friends and booksellers from Milwaukee who created the series out of a shared love for mysteries, animals, and stories with heart, cosiness and warmth.

The first in the series is Shady Hollow, a charming village nestled deep in a woodland. In this enchanting place, woodland creatures sip coffee, eat pumpkin pie and whisper gossip. At first glance, this is an idyllic forest community—until a grumpy old toad is found mysteriously murdered. Enter Vera Vixen, the village’s sharp-eyed reporter with a nose for both news and unravelling mysteries. As the first dead body in recent memory sends shockwaves through the sleepy town, Vera digs beneath the mossy surface of Shady Hollow to uncover tangled motives and murky pasts.

The anthropomorphic cast of animals are larger than life and stay with you for long afterwards. Owls, moose, bears, mice, beavers and foxes—each are brimming with quirks and vivid personalities that make this tale feel both timeless and fresh.

Shady Hollow is a pure delight and once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop, it was delightfully addictive. So find yourself a mossy corner, pour yourself a nice brew and savour the wholesome pleasure of this incredible mystery series. I wholeheartedly recommend this you won’t regret it and will be hankering quick-smart for the rest of the series!

Content Catnip

Book Review: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Wind in the Willows meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful cosy mystery novel, the first in the series. It’s set in a forest village inhabited by larger-than-life woodland creatures with quirky personalities and a vividly rendered plot to sink your teeth into.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Detective, Animals, Fantasy

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday

Review in one word: Delightful

The Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black is a delightful blend of cosy mystery and woodland whimsy, set in a forest village inhabited by woodland animals. At the heart of the series is Vera Vixen, an intrepid fox reporter with a keen nose for uncovering secrets beneath the town’s tranquil surface.

The stories blends the timbre of an Agatha Christie style whodunnit with gentle humour and charming interspecies and anthropomorphic relationships between animals. Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel, two friends and booksellers from Milwaukee who created the series out of a shared love for mysteries, animals, and stories with heart, cosiness and warmth.

The first in the series is Shady Hollow, a charming village nestled deep in a woodland. In this enchanting place, woodland creatures sip coffee, eat pumpkin pie and whisper gossip. At first glance, this is an idyllic forest community—until a grumpy old toad is found mysteriously murdered. Enter Vera Vixen, the village’s sharp-eyed reporter with a nose for both news and unravelling mysteries. As the first dead body in recent memory sends shockwaves through the sleepy town, Vera digs beneath the mossy surface of Shady Hollow to uncover tangled motives and murky pasts.

The anthropomorphic cast of animals are larger than life and stay with you for long afterwards. Owls, moose, bears, mice, beavers and foxes—each are brimming with quirks and vivid personalities that make this tale feel both timeless and fresh.

Shady Hollow is a pure delight and once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop, it was delightfully addictive. So find yourself a mossy corner, pour yourself a nice brew and savour the wholesome pleasure of this incredible mystery series. I wholeheartedly recommend this you won’t regret it and will be hankering quick-smart for the rest of the series!

Content Catnip

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Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Cosy mystery, feel good fiction.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Review in one word: Perfection

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Molly’s life is orderly and predictable—just the way she likes it. She thrives on cleanliness, structure, and the clear rules of her job at the prestigious Regency Grand Hotel. But Molly also sees the world a little differently from most people, although never spelt out it is clear she is neurodivergent. Social interactions are often confusing, metaphors baffle her, and she sometimes misreads the intentions of others. Yet she is deeply sincere, unfailingly polite, and guided by a strong moral compass. As a character she is deeply vulnerable and good-hearted and I felt like I wanted to protect her from the scheming duplicity of the people around her.

When Molly discovers one of the hotel’s wealthy guests dead in his suite, her life is thrown into chaos. Due to her unusual behaviour and inability to read social cues in the same way others do, she becomes an unwitting part of a police investigation. This is not only a cosy mystery but a journey of self-discovery for Molly and despite the murder at its core, there is a sense of the story being more comforting than chilling.

There are many threads running throughout this book of humanity, warmth, humour, and kindness. The novel shines in its portrayal of Molly’s inner world—her thoughts, struggles, and triumphs. While Molly may appear naive to others, her unique way of seeing the world allows her to piece together clues others miss.

Themes of loneliness, societal invisibility, and finding one’s chosen family run beneath the surface, making this an uplifting and emotional read. You are reminded of the silent, unspoken and too-often overlooked dignity and beauty of cleanliness, and what a maid does to ‘return a room to a state of perfection’ – as Molly would say.

This is a deeply moving, comforting and cosy mystery without the gore and cynicism of so much detective fiction (just how I like it). A bit like Miss Marple combined with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. You may find yourself falling in love with the character of Molly the Maid as I did, I highly recommend this!

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Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Cosy mystery, feel good fiction.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Review in one word: Perfection

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Molly’s life is orderly and predictable—just the way she likes it. She thrives on cleanliness, structure, and the clear rules of her job at the prestigious Regency Grand Hotel. But Molly also sees the world a little differently from most people, although never spelt out it is clear she is neurodivergent. Social interactions are often confusing, metaphors baffle her, and she sometimes misreads the intentions of others. Yet she is deeply sincere, unfailingly polite, and guided by a strong moral compass. As a character she is deeply vulnerable and good-hearted and I felt like I wanted to protect her from the scheming duplicity of the people around her.

When Molly discovers one of the hotel’s wealthy guests dead in his suite, her life is thrown into chaos. Due to her unusual behaviour and inability to read social cues in the same way others do, she becomes an unwitting part of a police investigation. This is not only a cosy mystery but a journey of self-discovery for Molly and despite the murder at its core, there is a sense of the story being more comforting than chilling.

There are many threads running throughout this book of humanity, warmth, humour, and kindness. The novel shines in its portrayal of Molly’s inner world—her thoughts, struggles, and triumphs. While Molly may appear naive to others, her unique way of seeing the world allows her to piece together clues others miss.

Themes of loneliness, societal invisibility, and finding one’s chosen family run beneath the surface, making this an uplifting and emotional read. You are reminded of the silent, unspoken and too-often overlooked dignity and beauty of cleanliness, and what a maid does to ‘return a room to a state of perfection’ – as Molly would say.

This is a deeply moving, comforting and cosy mystery without the gore and cynicism of so much detective fiction (just how I like it). A bit like Miss Marple combined with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. You may find yourself falling in love with the character of Molly the Maid as I did, I highly recommend this!

Content Catnip

Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Cosy mystery, feel good fiction.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Review in one word: Perfection

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Molly’s life is orderly and predictable—just the way she likes it. She thrives on cleanliness, structure, and the clear rules of her job at the prestigious Regency Grand Hotel. But Molly also sees the world a little differently from most people, although never spelt out it is clear she is neurodivergent. Social interactions are often confusing, metaphors baffle her, and she sometimes misreads the intentions of others. Yet she is deeply sincere, unfailingly polite, and guided by a strong moral compass. As a character she is deeply vulnerable and good-hearted and I felt like I wanted to protect her from the scheming duplicity of the people around her.

When Molly discovers one of the hotel’s wealthy guests dead in his suite, her life is thrown into chaos. Due to her unusual behaviour and inability to read social cues in the same way others do, she becomes an unwitting part of a police investigation. This is not only a cosy mystery but a journey of self-discovery for Molly and despite the murder at its core, there is a sense of the story being more comforting than chilling.

There are many threads running throughout this book of humanity, warmth, humour, and kindness. The novel shines in its portrayal of Molly’s inner world—her thoughts, struggles, and triumphs. While Molly may appear naive to others, her unique way of seeing the world allows her to piece together clues others miss.

Themes of loneliness, societal invisibility, and finding one’s chosen family run beneath the surface, making this an uplifting and emotional read. You are reminded of the silent, unspoken and too-often overlooked dignity and beauty of cleanliness, and what a maid does to ‘return a room to a state of perfection’ – as Molly would say.

This is a deeply moving, comforting and cosy mystery without the gore and cynicism of so much detective fiction (just how I like it). A bit like Miss Marple combined with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. You may find yourself falling in love with the character of Molly the Maid as I did, I highly recommend this!

Content Catnip

Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Cosy mystery, feel good fiction.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Review in one word: Perfection

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Molly’s life is orderly and predictable—just the way she likes it. She thrives on cleanliness, structure, and the clear rules of her job at the prestigious Regency Grand Hotel. But Molly also sees the world a little differently from most people, although never spelt out it is clear she is neurodivergent. Social interactions are often confusing, metaphors baffle her, and she sometimes misreads the intentions of others. Yet she is deeply sincere, unfailingly polite, and guided by a strong moral compass. As a character she is deeply vulnerable and good-hearted and I felt like I wanted to protect her from the scheming duplicity of the people around her.

When Molly discovers one of the hotel’s wealthy guests dead in his suite, her life is thrown into chaos. Due to her unusual behaviour and inability to read social cues in the same way others do, she becomes an unwitting part of a police investigation. This is not only a cosy mystery but a journey of self-discovery for Molly and despite the murder at its core, there is a sense of the story being more comforting than chilling.

There are many threads running throughout this book of humanity, warmth, humour, and kindness. The novel shines in its portrayal of Molly’s inner world—her thoughts, struggles, and triumphs. While Molly may appear naive to others, her unique way of seeing the world allows her to piece together clues others miss.

Themes of loneliness, societal invisibility, and finding one’s chosen family run beneath the surface, making this an uplifting and emotional read. You are reminded of the silent, unspoken and too-often overlooked dignity and beauty of cleanliness, and what a maid does to ‘return a room to a state of perfection’ – as Molly would say.

This is a deeply moving, comforting and cosy mystery without the gore and cynicism of so much detective fiction (just how I like it). A bit like Miss Marple combined with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. You may find yourself falling in love with the character of Molly the Maid as I did, I highly recommend this!

Content Catnip

Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Genre: Cosy mystery, feel good fiction.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Review in one word: Perfection

The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work.

Molly’s life is orderly and predictable—just the way she likes it. She thrives on cleanliness, structure, and the clear rules of her job at the prestigious Regency Grand Hotel. But Molly also sees the world a little differently from most people, although never spelt out it is clear she is neurodivergent. Social interactions are often confusing, metaphors baffle her, and she sometimes misreads the intentions of others. Yet she is deeply sincere, unfailingly polite, and guided by a strong moral compass. As a character she is deeply vulnerable and good-hearted and I felt like I wanted to protect her from the scheming duplicity of the people around her.

When Molly discovers one of the hotel’s wealthy guests dead in his suite, her life is thrown into chaos. Due to her unusual behaviour and inability to read social cues in the same way others do, she becomes an unwitting part of a police investigation. This is not only a cosy mystery but a journey of self-discovery for Molly and despite the murder at its core, there is a sense of the story being more comforting than chilling.

There are many threads running throughout this book of humanity, warmth, humour, and kindness. The novel shines in its portrayal of Molly’s inner world—her thoughts, struggles, and triumphs. While Molly may appear naive to others, her unique way of seeing the world allows her to piece together clues others miss.

Themes of loneliness, societal invisibility, and finding one’s chosen family run beneath the surface, making this an uplifting and emotional read. You are reminded of the silent, unspoken and too-often overlooked dignity and beauty of cleanliness, and what a maid does to ‘return a room to a state of perfection’ – as Molly would say.

This is a deeply moving, comforting and cosy mystery without the gore and cynicism of so much detective fiction (just how I like it). A bit like Miss Marple combined with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. You may find yourself falling in love with the character of Molly the Maid as I did, I highly recommend this!

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"Tanz im Staudenbeet" von Coco Eberhardt. JETZT AUCH ALS HÖRBUCH! Gelesen von Jan Basters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EssFingsDyI

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"Tanz im Staudenbeet" von Coco Eberhardt. JETZT AUCH ALS HÖRBUCH! Gelesen von Jan Basters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EssFingsDyI

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