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8 Books
2017 – 2023 Published
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How to Read the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries

For the best reading experience, we highly recommend following the publication order. The chronological timeline matches the release dates exactly, and the main characters' personal relationships, career milestones, and ongoing subplots develop continuously from book to book. Starting from the beginning ensures you won't spoil major life events for Amy and her friends.

Blue Ridge Library Mysteries in Publication & Chronological Order

Here is the complete list of Victoria Gilbert's Blue Ridge Library Mysteries in their recommended reading order:

  1. A Murder for the Books (2017)
  2. Shelved Under Murder (2018)
  3. Past Due for Murder (2019)
  4. Bound for Murder (2020)
  5. A Deadly Edition (2020)
  6. Renewed for Murder (2021)
  7. Death in the Margins (2022)
  8. Murder Checks Out (2023)
  9. Death and the Librarian (2025)

Where to Start Reading

You should start with the first novel, A Murder for the Books. This book introduces Amy Webber as she arrives in the fictional town of Taylorsford, Virginia, takes over the local library's archives, and first meets her neighbor (and future partner) Richard Muir. Reading this book first establishes the foundation of the town's history and the core cast of characters.

Spin-Offs and Connections to Other Series

While the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries do not have direct spin-offs or crossover characters, author Victoria Gilbert has penned several other series that share similar cozy, literary, and amateur sleuth themes. These include the Booklover's B&B Mysteries (set in North Carolina), the Hunter and Clewe Mysteries (featuring a retired librarian), and the Campus Sleuth Mysteries. Each series is set in its own separate universe and can be read independently.

Frequently Asked

QDo I need to read the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries in order?

Yes. While the murder mystery in each book is self-contained, the overarching character growth, relationship developments, and life changes for Amy Webber build chronologically starting from the first book.

QWho is the main protagonist of the series?

The main character is Amy Webber, a skilled librarian and archivist who uses her research expertise, cataloging systems, and historical databases to crack local cases.

QWhere is the series set, and is it a real place?

The series is set in Taylorsford, Virginia. Taylorsford is a fictional small town nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, though it is highly inspired by the real geography and culture of the region.

QWhat is the newest book in the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries?

The ninth installment is Death and the Librarian, which was published on July 8, 2025.

QAre there any novellas or short stories in this series?

No. The series consists entirely of full-length cozy mystery novels.

QAre Victoria Gilbert's other mystery series set in the same universe?

No, her other series (like the Hunter and Clewe Mysteries and Booklover's B&B Mysteries) feature different characters and settings, and do not connect directly to the Blue Ridge Library series.