On the third Wednesday of each month, I’ll feature a cozy mystery I read long ago. Backlist titles make my heart sing and hopefully you’ll find some new to you reads for your cozy TBR. This month we’re going back to the year 2015. 

Murder Past Due (Cat in the Stacks #1) by Miranda James
First published August 3, 2010
294 Pages

About the Book:

There’s a cat in the stacks…

…and he makes the purr-fect partner for a librarian-turned-sleuth.

Everyone in Athena, Mississippi, knows librarian Charlie Harris-and his Maine coon cat named Diesel that he walks on a leash. They also know his former classmate-turned-famous bestselling novelist, Godfrey Priest.

But someone in Athena took Godfrey off the bestseller lists- permanently, and with extreme prejudice. Now, Charlie and Diesel must browse through the history section of the town’s past to find a killer.

My Thoughts:

The Cat in the Stacks cozy mystery series by Miranda James is one of my most favorite cozy mystery series and I have read all of them. I cannot wait for book 17 (!) to come out on July 29, 2025 (Something Whiskered). My only complaint is that I inhale these stories because I love being with sweet Charlie and his pet and people friends so much and then it’s over and I have to say goodbye. A real bookworm problem! Each mystery feels unique and layered, and the cozy details are always spot on. I wish I could spend a day with Charlie and Diesel. The perfect escape.

About the Author: Read more about the author online and on Facebook.