Buried in Books (Bibliophile Mystery)

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by Kate Carlisle

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In the latest in this  New York Times  bestselling series, matrimony and murder collide as San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright walks down the aisle... Brooklyn has it all covered. She's triple-checked her wedding to-do list, and everything is on track for the upcoming ceremony with the love of her life, security expert Derek Stone. Not everyone has been as lucky in love as Brooklyn. Her old library college roommates Heather and Sara lost touch twelve years ago when Sara stole Heather's boyfriend. Brooklyn was caught in the middle and hasn't seen her former besties since their falling-out. When they both arrive in town for the annual librarians' convention and then show up at her surprise bridal shower, Brooklyn is sure drama will ensue. But she's touched when the women seem willing to sort out their differences and gift her rare copies of  The Three Musketeers  and  The Blue Fairy Book . Brooklyn's prewedding calm is shattered when one of her formerly feuding friends is found murdered and Brooklyn determines that one of the rare books is a forgery. She can't help but wonder if the victim played a part in this fraud, or if she was targeted because she discovered the scam. With a killer and con artist on the loose, Brooklyn and Derek—with the unsolicited help of their meddling mothers—must catch the culprit before their big day turns into a big mess. PRAISE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BIBLIOPHILE MYSTERIES   “Kate Carlisle never fails to make me laugh, even as she has me turning the pages to see what’s going to happen next.”—Miranda James, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries   “Another superb entry. . .Quirky characters and an intriguing cookbook with a fabulous history add to the fun. Highly entertaining.”—Carolyn Hart, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Death on Demand Mysteries   “Saucy, sassy, and smart—a fun read with a great sense of humor and a soupçon of suspense. Enjoy!”—Nancy Atherton, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Aunt Dimity Mysteries   “Fun and funny . . . delightful.”—Lorna Barrett, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Booktown Mysteries   “A delicious, twisty tale.”—Julie Hyzy, New York Times Bestselling Author of the White House Chef Mysteries and the Manor House Mysteries   “Carlisle’s dialogue is natural, her prose has great flow, and her striking descriptions bring Brooklyn’s world to life.”— Crimespree Magazine   “Captivating. . . The action builds to a surprising final showdown.”— Publishers Weekly   “A terrific read . . . great fun all around!”— Library Journal (Starred Review) Kate Carlisle  is the  New York Times  bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries, including  Once Upon a Spine  and  Books of a Feather,  as well as the Fixer-Upper Mysteries, including  Eaves of Destruction  and  Deck the Hallways . Chapter One "The name is Wainwright," I said to the conference volunteer seated at the registration table before me. "Brooklyn Wainwright." The young woman gave an absent nod and began to skim the thick stack of envelopes standing upright in the box in front of her. Not exactly the friendliest greeting, but the crowd was huge and the woman was probably feeling overwhelmed. Halfway through the stack, she stopped suddenly and gaped up at me. "Wait. You're Brooklyn Wainwright? Wow. I signed up for your workshop." "Oh." I smiled. "I hope you'll enjoy it." "I know it'll be fantastic," she said brightly. "I'm, like, your biggest fan." "That's so nice." I peered at her badge to catch her name. "Thanks, Lucy." For the fifth year in a row, I had been asked to present the bookbinding workshop for the annual National Librarians Association conference. It was a real honor to be asked because there had to be hundreds of talented bookbinders among the librarians who attended every year. I was doubly thrilled that the conference was being held in San Francisco this year so I wouldn't have to lug all of my supplies and equipment halfway across the country. Sighing inwardly, I admitted that I would've been looking forward to the workshop a lot more if I hadn't botched up my schedule so badly. But nobody here needed to know that. Lucy flipped her pink-streaked hair away from her face and continued to stare at me as though I were a rock star. Her former boredom had turned into wide-eyed excitement. It was fun, but also a little intimidating. She knew me and my work. What if she hated the workshop? "I saw your Alice in Wonderland pop-up display at the Covington Library," she said. "It was amazing." "Thank you." I sensed the people in line behind me getting antsy to move things along. I turned and flashed an apologetic smile. But my new biggest fan didn't seem to notice the impatient crowd. Instead, she leaned forward and whispered loudly, "Everyone says you're going to dish about the murders during the workshop. I'm so psyched!" "Uh . . . what?" She nodded eagerly. "Is

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