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teanahk's review
2.0
There is toooooo much cooking in this book. Several paragraphs are spent just on zesting and juicing lemons for lemon bars. A similarly detailed passage is written for nearly every food baked or eaten in this book. It’s like a slow cooking show where somebody happens to be murdered.
There is a bit of knitting. It strangely doesn’t receive the same attention as the preparing and eating of food. I’m knitting a sweater, she’s knitting another scarf. Followed by several paragraphs about how one lady still uses a percolator for coffee and more details about dessert.
The characters here aren’t so much fully rounded individuals as bundles of clothes and hair who eat cookies and cake.
The crime solving itself was bizarre. It was obvious from early on who had done it, but the way our cake eating detective solved it was completely ludicrous.
I really did not like this book and am kind of annoyed at myself for bothering to finish it.
There is a bit of knitting. It strangely doesn’t receive the same attention as the preparing and eating of food. I’m knitting a sweater, she’s knitting another scarf. Followed by several paragraphs about how one lady still uses a percolator for coffee and more details about dessert.
The characters here aren’t so much fully rounded individuals as bundles of clothes and hair who eat cookies and cake.
The crime solving itself was bizarre. It was obvious from early on who had done it, but the way our cake eating detective solved it was completely ludicrous.
I really did not like this book and am kind of annoyed at myself for bothering to finish it.
trekkifulshay's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the story, perfect cozy mystery, however, there seemed to be about 1\4 of the book in the middle that didn't need to be there. Nothing happened to advance the plot. Reading about the main character's meals, exact outfits, etc is fine but it was like nothing is really happening. Maybe that's part of the cozy mystery slower-paced aspect of this type of storytelling.
slferg's review
4.0
Rather a fun mystery. I love the knitting club founded by Pamela. The members are really something. I especially like the corporate lawyer, recommended by his doctor to take up knitting to relieve stress. His first attempt (in the first book) was a cabled sweater and he decided he didn't need the directions; he already had the main idea. He continues on. Then there's the community do-gooder and her husband, a young wife and soon-to-be mother who with her husband is rehabilitating and renovating an old house (of which I have some experience), Pamela's best friend and neighbor who is always into something and anyone else whom they manage to get to join them.
They have knit purple aardvarks, the local high school mascot and are selling them to support athletics at the high school. But somehow, during the sale, 2 aardvarks are stolen. One of them is found on the body of a teacher under the sale table. The teacher was not well-liked, arrogant and considered by himself to be too good for the town - and in dispute with the historical society and a historical researcher at the college. How many suspects are there?
They have knit purple aardvarks, the local high school mascot and are selling them to support athletics at the high school. But somehow, during the sale, 2 aardvarks are stolen. One of them is found on the body of a teacher under the sale table. The teacher was not well-liked, arrogant and considered by himself to be too good for the town - and in dispute with the historical society and a historical researcher at the college. How many suspects are there?
robinlovesreading's review
3.0
Pamela Paterson can’t seem to catch a break. While at her town's annual festival, proudly selling her stuffed aardvarks, Pamela happens upon a dead body. The body was found under the Knit and Nibble table. Knit and Nibble is a knitting group that Pamela is a part of. What really stinks for Pamela, and the other members, is that they are suspects in the murder.
The victim is the high school’s history teacher, Randall Jefferson. The twist is that Pamela’s knitting group was planning to use its proceeds to assist the school’s sports program, which was something that Mr. Jefferson clearly maligned. So Pamela is determined to investigate things, even though some of her friends highly disapprove.
There is a bit of humor in Died in the Wool, which is the second book in the Knit and Nibble series. As in the first story, the investigation is rather delightful. I enjoyed Pamela’s thought processes, techniques and questions. As previously, knitting techniques and even a recipe or two are offered.
Although part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone. So, pick up this book and read of the antics of Pamela and fellow amateur sleuth Bettina.
The first book in the series is Murder, She Knit, to be followed by Knit One, Die Two. The next in the series are Silent Knit, Deadly Knit, scheduled for release in October, and A Fatal Yarn, with a release date in March, 2020.
The victim is the high school’s history teacher, Randall Jefferson. The twist is that Pamela’s knitting group was planning to use its proceeds to assist the school’s sports program, which was something that Mr. Jefferson clearly maligned. So Pamela is determined to investigate things, even though some of her friends highly disapprove.
There is a bit of humor in Died in the Wool, which is the second book in the Knit and Nibble series. As in the first story, the investigation is rather delightful. I enjoyed Pamela’s thought processes, techniques and questions. As previously, knitting techniques and even a recipe or two are offered.
Although part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone. So, pick up this book and read of the antics of Pamela and fellow amateur sleuth Bettina.
The first book in the series is Murder, She Knit, to be followed by Knit One, Die Two. The next in the series are Silent Knit, Deadly Knit, scheduled for release in October, and A Fatal Yarn, with a release date in March, 2020.
lilyelement's review
4.0
Died in the Wool is book 2 in A Knit & Nibble Mystery series. I am a knitter so I grabbed book 1 awhile back and really enjoyed it so I knew I had to try this installment! I've been enjoying cozy mysteries lately and loved that this had a knitting element as well as the whodunit.
Pamela Paterson and her knitting group want to help raise funds for the school and decide to make some aardvarks, the school's mascot, to sell at the town festival. It seems to be going fine until two of the aardvarks go missing and when they're packing up to go they find a body stuffed under their table with one of the missing plushies. The town is going a bit nuts and blaming the knitting group and Pamela and her friend Bettina are determined to figure out who the murderer is. This was a fun read and went pretty fast for me since I couldn't figure out who the killer was before it was revealed.
Died in the Wool is a cozy mystery that you'll want to unravel the clues and catch the killer. I do enjoy that we get to see Pamela's daily life along with the mystery element. We got to see her daughter in the house for Summer, and even a bit of her editing job for a knitting magazine. Everyone is trying to set Pamela and her new neighbor up so there might be a touch of romance later in the series but it will for sure be on the back burner. Overall, this is a fun series and you don't need to be a knitter to enjoy. If you like cozy mysteries you'd love this series.
Pamela Paterson and her knitting group want to help raise funds for the school and decide to make some aardvarks, the school's mascot, to sell at the town festival. It seems to be going fine until two of the aardvarks go missing and when they're packing up to go they find a body stuffed under their table with one of the missing plushies. The town is going a bit nuts and blaming the knitting group and Pamela and her friend Bettina are determined to figure out who the murderer is. This was a fun read and went pretty fast for me since I couldn't figure out who the killer was before it was revealed.
Died in the Wool is a cozy mystery that you'll want to unravel the clues and catch the killer. I do enjoy that we get to see Pamela's daily life along with the mystery element. We got to see her daughter in the house for Summer, and even a bit of her editing job for a knitting magazine. Everyone is trying to set Pamela and her new neighbor up so there might be a touch of romance later in the series but it will for sure be on the back burner. Overall, this is a fun series and you don't need to be a knitter to enjoy. If you like cozy mysteries you'd love this series.
atomecko's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
morticia32's review
3.0
Book 2 in the series.
I like the characters in this series, but I would like to see a bit more mystery and less description of everything from plants to clothing to food. I know, it's called the Knit n Nibbles mysteries, so there's going to be food, but I can think of another knitting cozy series that has food that doesn't get quite so tedious.
All in all, the fun characters are what makes this series for me, and I will look for the next in it and hope that there's a bit more substance to it.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley*
I like the characters in this series, but I would like to see a bit more mystery and less description of everything from plants to clothing to food. I know, it's called the Knit n Nibbles mysteries, so there's going to be food, but I can think of another knitting cozy series that has food that doesn't get quite so tedious.
All in all, the fun characters are what makes this series for me, and I will look for the next in it and hope that there's a bit more substance to it.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley*
br1arrose's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
annarella's review
5.0
I liked the first book in this series and this one is even better.
There’s an interesting development of the characters that makes them more fleshy and likable.
The plot was engaging and keptme guessing till then.
A very good mystery, highly recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this arc
There’s an interesting development of the characters that makes them more fleshy and likable.
The plot was engaging and keptme guessing till then.
A very good mystery, highly recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this arc
dollycas's review
4.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
We’re back in Arborville just in time for a fundraiser for the sports program at the high school. GO VARKS! The Knit and Nibblers have created 25 stuffed aardvarks to sell in their booth. When the day is winding down Bettina and Pamela realize 2 knit aardvarks have gone missing. Frustrated they start to pack up. When they start to remove the canvas around their table they find one of the missing aardvarks . . . on the chest of a very dead Randall Jefferson, a history teacher at the school. He had been quite vocal in his criticism of the sports program most recently in an op-ed in the paper.
Because of where the body was found and the presence of the fuzzy turquoise aardvark the community blames the group of knitters for the death even though they have no motive. To clear the group the knitters are going to have to knit together all the clues. Will finding the 2nd missing aardvark lead them in the right direction? or will they need a new pattern to follow? Will their snooping lead someone to needle them . . . fatally?
The Knit and Nibbler’s knitting group is an eclectic group. All with their own strengths and weaknesses. A new enthusiastic member has joined the group. Holly Perkins is about the age of Pamela’s daughter, Penny. A tiny woman with purple streaks in her hair and an unusual knitting project in the works using needles as “thick as drumsticks”. One member has a big announcement. Pamela is struggling on a decision for a new project after knitting so many aardvarks. I love the characters in this group. They are people I can identify with and would love to be their friend and part of their knitting group. I remember many years ago I pulled out my broomstick thick needles to work on a quick knit sweater pattern and my mother thought I was crazy. Until I finished it and made her one too.
This author has a super descriptive writing style which sometimes can turn me off or goes too far, but everything she describes are things I wanted to be described. The knitting projects, the food, the flower gardens, Penny’s vintage clothing finds, and the scenes needed to help solve the murder. It is said the “devil is in the details”. Peggy Ehrhart is excellent in giving us the necessary details along with dropping the clues judiciously to keep readers and her characters on the trail or divert us to another way of thinking. She also knows how to knit in humor in all the right places. OMG, Pamela’s cat, Catrina’s antics had me in stitches.
I found the mystery to be well-plotted and entertaining but I hated the people’s reactions and actions regarding the knitters. Sad at how judgemental the residents of Arborville were with no real evidence. While I would love to be around the Knit and Nibble group, I am not sure about the rest of the town’s residents. Of course, you have this type of people in any town, and I did like that the group took the high road in dealing with the rath.
Strong characters, a captivating mystery, and a great theme are found within these pages. A very enjoyable read. A Cozy Cat pattern and Strawberry Shortcake recipe can be found at the end of the book for all knitters and nibblers. I look forward to book 3, Knit One, Die Two.
We’re back in Arborville just in time for a fundraiser for the sports program at the high school. GO VARKS! The Knit and Nibblers have created 25 stuffed aardvarks to sell in their booth. When the day is winding down Bettina and Pamela realize 2 knit aardvarks have gone missing. Frustrated they start to pack up. When they start to remove the canvas around their table they find one of the missing aardvarks . . . on the chest of a very dead Randall Jefferson, a history teacher at the school. He had been quite vocal in his criticism of the sports program most recently in an op-ed in the paper.
Because of where the body was found and the presence of the fuzzy turquoise aardvark the community blames the group of knitters for the death even though they have no motive. To clear the group the knitters are going to have to knit together all the clues. Will finding the 2nd missing aardvark lead them in the right direction? or will they need a new pattern to follow? Will their snooping lead someone to needle them . . . fatally?
The Knit and Nibbler’s knitting group is an eclectic group. All with their own strengths and weaknesses. A new enthusiastic member has joined the group. Holly Perkins is about the age of Pamela’s daughter, Penny. A tiny woman with purple streaks in her hair and an unusual knitting project in the works using needles as “thick as drumsticks”. One member has a big announcement. Pamela is struggling on a decision for a new project after knitting so many aardvarks. I love the characters in this group. They are people I can identify with and would love to be their friend and part of their knitting group. I remember many years ago I pulled out my broomstick thick needles to work on a quick knit sweater pattern and my mother thought I was crazy. Until I finished it and made her one too.
This author has a super descriptive writing style which sometimes can turn me off or goes too far, but everything she describes are things I wanted to be described. The knitting projects, the food, the flower gardens, Penny’s vintage clothing finds, and the scenes needed to help solve the murder. It is said the “devil is in the details”. Peggy Ehrhart is excellent in giving us the necessary details along with dropping the clues judiciously to keep readers and her characters on the trail or divert us to another way of thinking. She also knows how to knit in humor in all the right places. OMG, Pamela’s cat, Catrina’s antics had me in stitches.
I found the mystery to be well-plotted and entertaining but I hated the people’s reactions and actions regarding the knitters. Sad at how judgemental the residents of Arborville were with no real evidence. While I would love to be around the Knit and Nibble group, I am not sure about the rest of the town’s residents. Of course, you have this type of people in any town, and I did like that the group took the high road in dealing with the rath.
Strong characters, a captivating mystery, and a great theme are found within these pages. A very enjoyable read. A Cozy Cat pattern and Strawberry Shortcake recipe can be found at the end of the book for all knitters and nibblers. I look forward to book 3, Knit One, Die Two.