"Knit or Dye Trying" by Allie Pleiter -- Book Review

About the Book

Business is booming for Libby Beckett and her fabulous Maryland shop, aptly named Y.A.R.N., but when a town festival brings a fatality with it, Libby gets all tangled up in murder.

As spring comes to Collinstown, the village launches a food festival to draw a new group of tourists. Libby, proud owner of Y.A.R.N., has planned a yarn event to provide an alternative option to a foodie weekend. Artisan fiber dyer Julie Wilson—known for her work with animal-friendly, plant-based knitting fibers such as bamboo and hemp as well as her brilliant use of color—will hopefully draw a crowd with a special dyeing workshop.

The festival begins, but it draws more than crowds. First a flock of sheep parades down the street, herded by farmers protesting Julie’s antiwool stance. Then Julie’s celebrity chef sister appears, and the siblings resume a long-standing rivalry. Despite all this, Julie’s workshop has sold out. Libby is thrilled, and they’re preparing for a full house. But the night before the event, Julie is found alone in the warehouse event space—dead. The witty “Watch Julie Wilson Dye” workshop title now has a terrible new meaning—and it’s up to Libby to catch a crafty killer.

My Thoughts

This book tied into my interest in both cozy mysteries and knitting. I did not read the first book in the series and I wished that I had. It would be better to get the full picture of who Libby (and the rest of the character) was and what had happened last time. I found the book to be well written and flowed well. I had a theory about what happened to Julie and some of the twists didn't surprise me, but it was still an enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more books by Allie Pleiter in the future.

About the Author

Bestselling international author Allie Pleiter honed her talents in the world of popular fiction, where she still releases multiple books a year. Allie has over 50 published titles to her name, and over 1.5 million Allie Pleiter fiction and non-fiction books have been sold around the world.

Her well-known Chunky Method system trains writers at every level to formulate plans and meet deadlines in a way tailored to their unique working style. Allie runs an active coaching practice helping writers and all kinds of creative people be more productive, as well as training productive people to be more creative. Already a national speaker among writing associations, Allie now extends her reach to entrepreneurs, speakers, consultants, and anyone who needs to bolster their productivity and creativity in a demanding marketplace.

Allie is an avid knitter, confirmed coffee junkie and firm believer that “pie makes everything better.” She holds a BS in Speech from Northwestern University and lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and the world’s most adorable dog.

"Knit or Dye Trying" is available in paperback:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (April 5, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593201809
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593201800
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.76 x 6.81 inches

and in Kindle edition:

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093YRVK42
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (April 5, 2022)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2022
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 2411 KB

I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.