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Leslie Karst

Books Spark My Joy

By now, most of us bibliophiles are well aware of Marie Kondo’s admonition that we ought to declutter our homes by purging them of excessive “stuff,” books included. Her notion is that you should pick up each item in your home, hold it to your breast, and if it doesn’t “spark joy,” then you should toss it. But as my wife Robin (who would be … Continue reading Books Spark My Joy

Unknown's avatarLeslie KarstAugust 30, 2021August 24, 202156 Comments

Mystery writers with a killer sense of humor. New posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!

Reformed performer. Lover of wine, hater of sunshine. Canine enthusiast. Author of the Cajun Country Mysteries, the Catering Hall Mysteries (as Maria DiRico), the Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, and the Golden Motel Mysteries.
Unapologetic Christie fan. Oxford comma supporter. Enjoys matcha hot—or on the rocks. Author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries, the Winston Wong Mysteries, the L.A. Night Market Mysteries, and the Magical Fortune Cookie Mysteries.
Crime drama addict. Can't do a Scottish accent. Known accomplice is a polydactyl tuxedo cat. Author of the Destination Wedding mysteries.
Writer on work release. Stalked Miss Marple. Informant for grammar police. Author of the Liv & Di in Dixie Mysteries and the Café Cinema Mysteries.
Ex-lawyer. Avowed cream hound. Wields a wickedly sharp chef’s knife. Author of the Orchid Isle Mysteries, the Sally Solari Culinary Mysteries, and Justice is Served.
Brazenly bookish. Armed with a pen. Last seen plotting between classes. Author of the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries and the Starlit Bookshop Mysteries.
Editor on the lam. Locked Nancy Drew in a closet. Repeat typo offender. Author of the Ladies Smythe & Westin Mysteries and the Irish Bed & Breakfast Mysteries.
Coffeeholic--is that a thing? Punctuation saves lives. Family forever! Author of Peach Coast Library Mysteries and the Crime Sisters trilogy.

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