😂😂😂😂😂 5-laughing faces
Although this is book 2 in the series, it’s not necessary at all to read the first book to enjoy it.
Midnight Snacks Are Murder is HILARIOUS!! There are consistent laugh-out-loud moments throughout the entire book. Think of this: a pair of rival, macho men vying for the protagonist’s affection; an anxious little old lady who keeps popping pills whenever a stressful event occurs; a general contractor named Smitty who keeps breaking things and then declaring, “I can fix that!”; a diva ex-mother-in-law who gets on everyone’s nerves and can’t get the contractor’s name right; a cat named Figaro with a mind of his own; and a host of wacky, secondary characters with their own peculiarities that lend to the humorous tone of this book. A Cozy mystery masterpiece.
Here’s a glimpse into the plot….
Poppy McAllister’s 80-ish great aunt Ginny has been under a lot of stress lately. As a consequence of all of the renovations happening in her Queen Anne Victorian in Cape May, NJ, to transform it into the Butterfly House B&B, aunt Ginny’s nerves have been on edge. Her doctor has prescribed some medication to calm her nerves and help her sleep at night. But when the side-effects from the medication take her on a sleepwalking sojourn into her neighbors’ homes, nibbling on their snacks and pilfering knick-knacks, aunt Ginny finds herself a suspect in a local resident’s murder. The victim’s ransacked kitchen resembles other neighbors’ who’ve had a nightly visit from aunt Ginny. But could she really commit a murder in her sleepwalking state, or is someone looking to frame the little old lady?
I loved this cozy!! I think there must have been at least one comical line or incident on every page!! The mystery was so cleverly crafted that I didn’t come close to guessing the culprit. One teensy issue I had with the book was that in some instances a few of the suspects seemed a little too forthcoming with information when Poppy questioned them. She was just an ordinary person, so if I were them I would be thinking, “who’s this chick to be asking me all of these questions?!!” But this little niggle pales in comparison to the hilarity and overall enjoyment of the book, so I subtracted nothing from my 5-star rating.
Midnight Snacks are Murder was an excellent read. I highly recommend this book for lovers of humorous cozies with villains that keep you guessing to the very end.
Many thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review which I have given.
If you need a good laugh, read this book y’all. Have a great day, and enjoy your weekend. 😊
I love your expressions for your book! Love the laughing with your cat image!! They crack me up! I still love the need a nap one too! Hahaha
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😂😂 Thanks Lana. 💕 Everybody seems to remember that one. 😂 I’m glad I can remember my Bitmoji expression, but wish I could forget the book. 🤦🏽♀️
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Another great review Laurie !! Cant remember the last time I read a funny book so should check this out xx
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It was really funny and the mystery was well done too, Helen. If you need a few chuckles, this one will provide them. 😊
I hope the job is going well. And hey, did you finish Hetty’s Farmhouse? Was it for you? Miss your posts. 😉
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I am having a crazy time of it ! New job and a trip to Singapire Thursday. I am determined to keep my blog going !! Maybe on the flight ? Currently doing an overnight shift. Working in disibility. Hetty was brilluant !! So English too. I could relate but wish I was as good at pie making 😊😊
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I’m so happy for you!! Have a wonderful trip and I’m so glad you enjoyed Hetty. ☺️
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I am determined to get back to my blog now things have settled down a bit. Maybe a blogging day when I am off. Hope you are well xx
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Hi Helen!! How nice to see you back. I’ve missed you. ☺️
I’m hanging in there. Taking one day at a time. Looking forward to your posts.💕
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Thank you Laurie. I am on FB too if you are if you want to connect there or on Instagram xx
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I’d love to follow you on FB and Instagram but I can’t find you. 😔
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helenjane_ is my Instagram. This is so spooky!! First time on WordPress again today with work and I am walking the dog thinking I need to find Laurie on an easier social media like FB or Insta and come on to message you and see this!! Great minds think a like. !!!! My FB is Helen Jane Chand. There is only one of me 😊😊
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Thanks, Helen! I just sent you a follow request on Instagram. ☺️
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Hi. 😊 Did you put the _after helenjane as I haven’t had it yet xx
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I did!! You came up but it says your acct. is private so I have to wait for you to approve my request. Did you get it now?
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Just hopped over from Jill’s. I doubt I would have picked this one off the shelf but it sounds like fun. I love your Header photo. So unusual! Did you design it yourself or is it perhaps from a book? 🙂 🙂
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Hi, and thanks for stopping by. Midnight Snacks Are Murder is so much fun!! I laughed and laughed at the antics in that book. I would even read it again. One of my absolute favorite cozy mysteries.
Thank you for liking my header photo. I’m trying to remember where I got it from. 🤔 I don’t remember, but it reflects the world I’m living in when I’m reading an engrossing book.
I really appreciate your taking the time to visit my blog. Thanks again. 😊
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This sounds like a hilarious read!The mystery sounds excellent and I am curious about Figaro already. Glad you enjoyed this one, Laurie. Fab review!
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Thx Diana!! This cozy was such a pleasant surprise, and just what I needed. HILARIOUS!! 😂 The author is so funny. I don’t know how she’d match this one in hilarity, but I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. And incidentally, yes, the mystery was excellent too.
Thx for stopping by Diana. 😉
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This sounds hilarious! And I’m in love with the cover. Thank you for recommending it to me and great review
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Thank you!! I think you’ll love it Bree. 😊
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Great review! I loved this one too. Yes, the characters are wacky, but just the right amount of wacky to be really funny!
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Absolutely agree!!
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Excellent review! You know that I wholeheartedly agree, this series is just absolutely hysterical with funny moments at ever turn of the page. The first one had me laughing right from the start and this one seemed to even increase the fun which I didn’t think was possible. 🙂
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Thank you Carrie!! And I didn’t even read the first book in the series!! Libby Klein is uniquely talented in keeping the laughs going throughout. I will be anticipating the next book in the series. Thx so much for stopping by. 😉
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I listened to the latest Poppy cozy via Audible and it was so hilarious. She has quite a sense of humor! This one sounds so good!
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It is so funny Holly!! I kept cracking up!! I’m curious as to how it would have been had I listened to it.
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Yaay. Glad you enjoyed it. Currently reading this. I’m definitely enjoying it as well!!!
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Yay Nina!! Can’t wait to hear your final thoughts on it. ( :
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Can’t complain about a book that has so many laughs, what a treat to get a LOL on almost every page. And who among us does not appreciate that.
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Hi Kathryn! I was so pleasantly surprised by this cozy. I had no idea it was going to be so funny. What a treat!! I could definitely use the chuckles these days.
Thanks for commenting. 😊
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Oh, how fun, Laurie! I love to laugh and read! I am definitely checking out this series! Wonderful review! 😊
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I can guarantee you’ll get a good laugh out of this one Jennifer, and thanks!! ( :
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I love humourous cozies. Add in some quirky characters and a mystery that is not easy to solve and you have a winner for me. I agree, in a lot of cozies, people spill their guts to the protagonist who has no authority to question anyone. I will have to read this series.
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I really loved this one Carla!! I laughed all the way through it. I think you’ll love it!! 😉
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It sounds like it.
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I read the first one and loved it! I’m going to track down this one and giggle away too!😊💖 Excellent review Laurie! Have a great weekend!📚☕😎
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Hi Susan, and thanks. 💜 I didn’t read the first one but Midnight Snacks was so funny I’d definitely go back and read it. I’m looking forward to her next one. I could use some more laughs. ☺️
Thanks for your comment. You have a great weekend too!! 💕
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I just checked I have both her books. OK done you have twisted my arm I am reading them both over the weekend 😉😉😂😂
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Yay!! I didn’t read the first one so I can’t attest to that one, but I think you’ll enjoy Midnight Snacks. I really hope you like it. I totally understood the author’s humor, so that made it funny for me. 😊
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I am sure I will love it.. It is highly recommended
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You’re a little younger so I hope you can relate to the humor, that’s all. Don’t hate me if you don’t think it’s funny, okay?
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Hey Laurie.. I will read with open mind and no expectations
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Thank you so much Laurie, this goes into my cozy September Reads or maybe earlier… I need a good laugh over the weekend
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I laughed all the way through this one Shalini. I think you will too. 😉
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Yes yes you have twisted my arm and my ear… I am reading them over the weekend. Expect the review after 11th August… 😉😉😂😂
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☺️☺️🧡👍🏽😌
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I liked your review♥
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Thank you Priyasha!! 🧡
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I just love your reviews, Laurie! That said, you’re making my TBR list longer and longer. 🙂 After a long week, I certainly could use some laughs. Happy Weekend!
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Thanks Jill. 💜 This book might be the funniest cozy I’ve ever read thus far. If you need a few good laughs, and who doesn’t these days, I highly recommend it.
You have a great weekend too. 😊
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I saved it to my cart! 🙂
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