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Secret Shopper Summary


                     
                                                       

For the Secret Shopper, I will say overall it was a positive experience. I went in thinking I would try a mystery series since that is a genre I want to try and get into more, especially cozy mysteries (anyone in my circle knows I don't do scary at all/ Love my Hallmark).

 Joanne Fluke and Anne George’s “Southern Sisters” were the ones that the staff really hit hard on me. However, when I asked if they had spins close to "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" I got some really interesting series. Some I didn't mention in the paper, but I felt should list: "Miss Fortune" by Jana Deleon, "Grimm Cove" by Mandy Roth and Esme Anderson's "Enchanted Bay series".  

However, I felt that I was left somewhat disappointed because there was not a follow-up during my search. Now with the traffic through the library I was willing to be lenient, and they let me explore while they were working. 

Comments

  1. Katie Reads BooksFebruary 3, 2023 at 9:39 PM

    Bre,

    I sometimes forget to do follow up with a reader advisory patron too! I find that it's hard to balance hovering and not helping enough. I worked front of house in a local microbrewery and bar for a few years so I have a better grasp on that than I used to. Some people want a lot of help, some people don't.

    I find a lot of cozy mysteries dull, but I like the idea of one with a little paranormal spin. I might check out some of the books they suggested when I have time (I'm behind my personal goals for this class).

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  2. TashaFebruary 5, 2023 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Bre,
    I've read some Joanne Fluke. I really wanted to like that series because I like the Hallmark series based on it. I only made through a few, but I couldn't take ridiculous main character any more. She's does the stupidest things. I kept wanting to yell at her "you're a baker, not the police!" That being said they are pretty popular at my library. I hope you ended up with something you like.
    Tasha

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  3. Molly MillsopFebruary 5, 2023 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Bre,

    I've seen a few mentions of cozy fantasies in articles online recently and wonder if those might be interesting to you. Also, I had a coworker mention in conversation that she has noticed several cozy mysteries with witches lately. She didn't seem to "get it", but it sounds like there might be some books up your alley that are recently published.

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  4. Erin CataldiFebruary 9, 2023 at 12:33 PM

    Good write up.

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