Book Beginning:
"Keeping On Our Toes"
It all started when Mary Louise decided we needed to exercise. We are five close friends, who've all managed to stay fit over the years. Still, when we moved into our fifties, we knew we had to watch what we ate and become more active.
We considered all the ways there are to exercise. What we really loved was dancing, especially tap dancing, so we took a class and worked out some routines. Before long, we were asked to perform at a local senior center ... and then at a community service luncheon... and one gig led to another.
The Friday 56 (from 56% on my Kindle):
The inspector wrote three pages of notes. They were in Russian, of course, so I couldn't even read them upside down. I was getting nervous.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Length: 304 Pages
Amazon Link: Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses
Coming in February 2015 is the next book in the Happy Hoofers Mystery Series: Flamenco, Flan, and Fatalities
Link for Pre-Order: Flamenco, Flan, and Fatalities
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI am assuming that 'The Happy Hoofers' referred to in the series title, are the troupe of middle-aged tap dancers, so I guess that they will be assisting in helping to solve the murder or two you mention, rather than any of them becoming a victim! Russia is not really the place you want to have too close an encounter with the local police!
This series sounds just a little too cozy for my liking, although I like the design of the cover art and beef strogonoff sounds delicious to me!
Thanks for sharing, it looks as though you have enjoyed some great holiday celebrations, if your Seattle shots are anything to go by :)
Yvonne
You're right -- The Happy Hoofers are the dance troupe and, no, they are not murder victims. Since there are five Hoofers and this is the first book in a series, I'm guessing future books will feature the other four women and their stories.
DeleteMy reading interests are eclectic, so one week I'll be reading about Genghis Khan's wives and the next about tap dancing women. It was time to read something lighthearted.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment.
The title really grabs me...I can sense lots of fun emanating from these pages. Then the blurb and excerpt sealed the deal. This one must go on my list. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun story.
DeleteLove the title and the premise of this book.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds fun and perhaps we will pick up a few exercising tips. :)
ENJOY your weekend.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings
There weren't many exercise tips, but there were a bunch of delicious recipes.
DeleteI loved this one! Much fun and it made me want to go on a cruise!
ReplyDeleteMe too, even though their cruise wasn't exactly what I hope to experience!
DeleteThat is a switch. From tap dancing to Russian. They don't seem to go together.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. That's part of the fun.
DeleteThe title of this one is amazing. I would definitely give it another look.
ReplyDeleteI agree -- it's clever. I enjoyed the story and the characters.
DeleteIf there is recipes, especially Beef Stroganoff, I'm sold! :-D
ReplyDeleteSounds like a yummy and fun cozy!
Happy weekend!
I enjoyed it and plan to read the next book in the series. The tap-dancing ladies are quirky, fun characters.
DeleteThis was such a fun book. I'll be reviewing it in January. Maybe I should try one of the recipes before I do.
ReplyDeleteHere's my 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/12/26/the-friday-56-46-the-boy-who-drew-monsters/
I love beef stroganoff but haven't tried the recipe in this book. It sounds delicious!
DeleteUsually cozy mysteries aren't my thing, but I sure love this title! :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy a cozy every once in a while, and this was a fun one.
DeleteIt was a fun escape.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds like fun. I hope you enjoyed it. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds really exciting. From the title to the blurb :)
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I like both the beginning and the 56. I especially like the 56.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this book and will go looking it up shortly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great premise!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun beginning! Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog! :)
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