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Fresh Fiction Reviewer Profile | Alison Ellis
Author Spotlight / August 19, 2022

Favorite genre and why. As a child, one of the core memories I remember so vividly is the bookmobile at my small, rural Lutheran school. The smell of the books, the librarians smile…I am instantly transported back to that time. That is where I discovered Nancy Drew and my love for mysteries was found. As I got older, I discovered The Baby-Sitter’s Club books and devoured every book in that series. As an adult, I think the cozy mystery genre perfectly encapsulates those two genres into one perfect book for me. You get the clean mystery with strong female leads and friendships.   What qualities make a book super satisfying for you? The setting will always make or break a book for me. Since discovering the cozy mystery genre, I admit I have become a settings snob. But the great thing with the cozy mystery genre is the settings are all perfect! You can’t go wrong with a bookstore, craft shop, restaurant, etc. as a setting. If you add snow, I’m even more thrilled. Haha!   Do you re-read? Unfortunately, I am not a re-reader. I have certain books that will always hold a place on my bookshelves, but that’s…