I'm always curious about people who bounce off the first book. Does it mean the series isn't for them, or did they just need a different entry point? I've heard of one person who started with 'The Nature of the Beast' and got hooked, then went back. But that seems like the exception, not the rule.
For digital readers, check if your ebook store has a 'series in order' page. Often, they'll list them 1-19. That's your roadmap. Just click on number one. It eliminates all the guesswork and lets you focus on the story.
What's the appeal of Three Pines for you all? Is it the mysteries themselves, or is it just the desire to hang out in that village? I sometimes think I'd read a book that was just descriptions of the baked goods at the bistro and Ruth's acerbic commentary.
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