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Busybody Book Club
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They can’t even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder?
Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it’s a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk.
Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael’s been framed, while romance reader Arthur believes there’s a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi fan Ash thinks dark forces are at play.
While trying to locate Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money, each of them has their own secrets to protect. But despite the danger closing in, they won’t rest until they’ve cracked the case and gotten everyone safe at home with a book, where they belong.
They can’t even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder?
Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it’s a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk.
Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael’s been framed, while romance reader Arthur believes there’s a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi fan Ash thinks dark forces are at play.
While trying to locate Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money, each of them has their own secrets to protect. But despite the danger closing in, they won’t rest until they’ve cracked the case and gotten everyone safe at home with a book, where they belong.
Pages: 336
ISBN: 9780593550557
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Carla B.
Feb 8, 2026
Nova Davies swaps London life for a sleepy Cornish village and sparks to life a book club at the community center that could not be more chaotic. When the group can’t even agree on a book, things take a darker turn... funds vanish, suspicion lands on new member Michael, and soon a body is found at his home. Armed with their favorite genres and a love of mystery, Nova and her fellow readers band together track down the culprit, and save the center they all cherish.
I gave this four stars, because I fell for every character’s quirks and secrets from page one. Nova feels like a friend you want to grab tea with. Phyllis channels her inner Miss Marple, Arthur brings dry wit, Ash adds youthful edge, and Michael keeps you guessing. Their growth paid off in big ways and the pacing never dragged. I loved how the clues dropped just when you thought you had it figured out. It’s a cute mystery with a real heart, plus plenty of nods to favorite reads, that left me smiling and turning pages late into the night.
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I gave this four stars, because I fell for every character’s quirks and secrets from page one. Nova feels like a friend you want to grab tea with. Phyllis channels her inner Miss Marple, Arthur brings dry wit, Ash adds youthful edge, and Michael keeps you guessing. Their growth paid off in big ways and the pacing never dragged. I loved how the clues dropped just when you thought you had it figured out. It’s a cute mystery with a real heart, plus plenty of nods to favorite reads, that left me smiling and turning pages late into the night.
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