And over the years, I have read a lot of books. Like, a lot.
So when I say I've discovered the best mystery series ever, you can be 100% sure it is the best mystery series ever.
No need to ask questions. No need to research. Just take my word for it.
The best mystery series ever is the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series by Louise Penny. In the author's own words, here is how she describes her books:
"And finally, a small note about the themes in my books. They're inspired by two lines from a poem by WH Auden, in his elegy to Melville. Goodness existed, that was the new knowledge/his terror had to blow itself quite out to let him see it.
My books are about terror. That brooding terror curled deep down inside us. But more than that, more than murder, more than all the rancid emotions and actions, my books are about goodness. And kindness. About choices. About friendship and belonging. And love. Enduring love.
If you take only one thing away from any of my books I'd like it to be this:
Goodness exists."
Click here to visit Louise Penny's website and get behind-the-scenes scoop on all the books and the author herself.
So here is your to-do list, straight from me to you.
Tuck the kids in bed, maybe even a little bit early. I won't tell on you.
Put on some of these comfy pajamas.
Make this Easy Hot Chocolate from Kathy's Kitchen Table.
Curl up with one of those awesome no-sew fleece tie blankets, like this one.
And read the best mystery series ever, starting with Still Life. Yes, you must read the books in order. Trust me on this.
Are you still here??
Go.
Read.
After all, it's on your to-do list.
