The Twelve Books of Christmas (Bibliophile Mystery)

The Twelve Books of Christmas by Kate Carlisle has Brooklyn and Derek traveling to Oddlochen, Scotland for the wedding of two friends. They also need Brooklyn's help in locating twelve books that have disappeared from the castle's library. I look forward to reading the latest A Bibliophile Mystery each year. Brooklyn and Derek are great characters. I like that Derek does not discourage Brooklyn's sleuthing (he usually is right by her side). The vivid descriptions brought the castle and its surroundings to life. I like how there was a Christmas tree in every room including the library. Like Brooklyn, I could spend weeks holed up in the castle's library. The mystery was the weak point of the story (but it did not hinder my reading pleasure). The clues were a wee bit obvious. I enjoyed learning about the twelve books and how they related to Christmas. There was a couple that I had not heard of previously. I liked Derek's unique lockpick set (I want one for myself). It was interesting learning about Scottish Hogmanay traditions. I loved the gifts that Brooklyn created for her family and friends for Christmas. They were unique and I like that they were book themed without being books (it is shocking, but there are some people who do not appreciate books as gifts). The Twelve Books of Christmas is the seventeenth A Bibliophile Mystery. It can be read as a standalone as the author provides the necessary background information on the main characters. I liked the ending, but I was sad for the story to end. The Twelve Books of Christmas is an enchanting tale with an invite to nuptials, a private plane ride, spooky sounds, absent books, a murdered man, mouthwatering meals, and Scottish traditions.