About this series
A Library Lover's Mystery is a series by Jenn McKinlay. We list 16 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Books Can Be Deceiving.
Tagged on most books in this series: Bookshop, Library and City.
If you like A Library Lover's Mystery, try The Secret Library Cozy Mysteries by CeeCee James, The Parish Paper Mysteries by Violet Nightingale and Tails Between The Shelves Mysteries by Hailey Hartley.
What readers say
Set in a coastal Connecticut town, this series centers on librarian Lindsey, her friends and the library's 'Crafternoon' group, and readers love the cozy library setting, the charming supporting cast, humor and extras like recipes and craft ideas. Many say the series improves noticeably after the first book, and recent reviews are warm. Common criticisms are stereotyped police and side characters, stilted dialogue in early books, predictable mysteries and a slow-building romance some find lacking in chemistry.
Best for: Book lovers who want warm, funny library-and-small-town cozies.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.
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