Lending a Paw (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #1)

by Laurie Cass

With the help of her rescue cat, Eddie, librarian Minnie Hamilton is driving a bookmobile based in the resort town of Chilson, Michigan. But she’d better keep both hands on the wheel, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride…

Eddie followed Minnie home one day, and now she can’t seem to shake the furry little shadow. But in spite of her efforts to contain her new pal, the tabby sneaks out and trails her all the way to the bookmobile on its maiden voyage. Before she knows it, her slinky stowaway becomes her cat co-pilot!

Minnie and Eddie’s first day visiting readers around the county seems to pass without trouble—until Eddie darts outside at the last stop and leads her to the body of a local man who’s reached his final chapter.

Initially, Minnie is ready to let the police handle this case, but Eddie seems to smell a rat. Together, they’ll work to find the killer—because a good librarian always knows when justice is overdue.

• ISBN10: 0451415469
• ISBN13: 9780451415462
• Publish Date: 3 December 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Berkley
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 352
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780451415462

Reviews

[Baroness Book Trove]

Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass is a different twist on the librarian aspect since Minnie goes on a bookmobile to different parts of the county to bring books to the residents.

Will Minnie solve Stan's murder?

Minnie Hamilton

Minvera "Minnie" Hamilton is tasked by herself and one of her coworkers accused of murder to find the culprit. Minnie is honestly such a funny librarian character that I laughed about some of the things that she did. I agree with her on some of the things that she and Eddie disagree over. I don't know if I ever want to own a houseboat, though. If Minnie and I were to meet on the street, I would think that we would be friends. I love libraries and books as well.

The Mystery

Minnie and Eddie find Stan Larabee's body with a bullet hole going right through his chest. Poor Minnie was so shocked at finding his dead body that she thought she could save him. She wants to find justice for her friend, and then one of her coworkers is being blamed for his death. Minnie being a good person decides to find whoever did this because she doesn't think that the police are taking any of her suggestions seriously. Let's say that Minnie has her work cut out for her. I didn't know exactly who did it, but I had a feeling that it was a certain person. My feeling was correct, by the way. Did you know who the killer was?

FIve Stars

Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass is everything that I hoped it would be. It kept me wanting to read more and more of it as I got further along. Some parts were boring, but hey, not everything can be exciting when your job is being a librarian. Ms. Cass did a wonderful job on this book, and I can't wait to read more when I find time in my schedule. I am giving this book five stars and recommending it to anyone that loves cozies too.

Books in A Bookmobile Cat Mystery series

Coming in April 2021

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass.

Until the next time,



Happy Reading!



Victim/Toe Tag: Stan Larabee (L)

Beachcomber Weapons: Rifle

Beachcomber Crime Scene: Lawn

Detectives: Minnie Hamilton (H)

This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove

[Mystereity Reviews]

Good first in a series. I enjoyed the setting and the characters. The plot lagged a bit in the middle, but it was worth it to stick with it. I have to say, it's a magical world that Minnie lives in where cellphones have dial tones. Also, if you're going to name your main character Minnie, I'm going to spend the book picturing her as Minnie Mouse.