Where Is Your Bookmark: A Peek Into Mrs. Morris and the Witch (& Other Friday Fun)

A weekly meme where readers share the first sentence of the book they are reading and say what they think. Hosted by the amazing Gillion Dumas of Rose City Reader.

"All Hallows' Eve--Salem's most celebrated night of the year, Charlene Morris said to Jack Strathmore, seated next to her on the love seat in the privacy of her personal suite. "And my first Halloween as a bed-and-breakfast owner." [opening lines of Mrs. Morris and the Witch]

I am just about to start reading Mrs. Morris and the Witch  (A Salem B&B Mystery #2) by Traci Wilton, which was the third runner up in my September TBR list poll. It seems a fitting book to kick off October with. I enjoyed the first book in this series, Mrs, Morris and the Ghost, and have been meaning to get back to the series. I admit the opening does not particularly grab me right away. It's more the kind of introduction that eases the reader in, which I am perfectly fine with too. Given this is a cozy mystery, I already know that Charlene's first Halloween at the bed-and-breakfast is not likely to go as smoothly as she might like.  

A weekly meme in which readers share a random sentence or two from page 56 or 56% of the book they are reading. Hosted by the wonderful Freda of Freda's Voice.

His frame blocked the door as he stared at her. "You can't help it, can you?"

"I went to buy tea, Sam. How is  that my fault?"

"It's like you are a magnet for trouble, Charlene."

"I didn't use to be . . . I used to have a very nice life. Steady, with breakfast in bed on Sunday mornings. Not a single dead body in all my forty-two years."  [excerpt from 58% of Mrs. Morris and the Witch]

I jumped ahead to a random spot in my e-book to share the second excerpt with you. I can't help but wonder what has happened now. It's not like Charlene went looking for trouble. Or did she while investigating the most recent murder? I look forward to finding out. 

In Traci Wilton's second cozy mystery featuring a new sleuth on the Salem scene, when widowed B&B owner Charlene Morris discovers the dead body of a local Wiccan on Halloween, she and her charming ghostly partner must help the local Salem, Massachusetts, coven to find the killer.

Halloween is the biggest holiday of the year in Salem, Massachusetts--but when B&B owner Charlene Morris finds the dead body of a witch, it spells trouble...

Charlene, recently widowed, has renovated her historic mansion just in time to greet guests arriving for the town's annual Halloween festivities. She's lucky to have a helpful staff to provide support--as well as a handsome ghost named Jack standing invisibly by her side.

Unfortunately, while the revelers head out on haunted tours, have their fortunes told, or grab a drink at Brews and Broomsticks, a killer walks among them. When Charlene discovers Morganna, a local Wiccan, dead in her shop, she starts getting cozy with the local coven, looking for clues to locate the crafty culprit. Salem may be famous for the false accusations of witchery in centuries past, but this time someone is genuinely guilty--of murder... [Goodreads Summary]

Have you read Mrs. Morris and the Witch or other books in the series? Does this sound like something you would enjoy reading? 

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. It is co-hosted by Linda Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, Roberta from Offbeat YA, Jen from That’s What I’m Talking About, Berl's from Because Reading is Better than Real Life, and Karen from For What It’s Worth. Join in by answering this week's question in the comments or on your own blog.

Do you enjoy multi-author anthologies?

Sometimes. Mostly yes. I like the idea of multi-author anthologies because it's a good way to sample an author's work I haven't tried before. The problem is I tend to read them slowly because I am easily distracted between stories. Although, to be fair, sometimes I purposefully set out to read only one or two stories in between my regular reading. I have read some great collections by multiple authors and also some not so great ones. They tend to be hit or miss for me. 

Do you read and enjoy these types of books?

Every Friday Coffee Addicted Writer from Coffee Addicted Writer poses a question which participants respond on their own blogs within the week (Friday through Thursday). They then share their links at the main site and visit other participants blogs.

Have you ever stayed up late reading a book? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

Is this a trick question to test whether I am a true bookaholic? The answer is a resounding yes. 

Have you? 

 I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Be sure and tell me what you are reading and are up to!

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