“Death on the Lanai is the second cozy Golden Girls mystery written by Rachel Ekstrom Courage. She returns to Beyond the Mouse to speak with Vanessa and Zoey all about the process of writing this second book. They crew also discusses fan reaction the her first book, Murder by Cheesecake.” Listen: https://www.nprillinois.org/podcast/front-row-network/2026-07-09/rachel-ekstrom-courage-returns-with-another-golden-girls-mystery
Download the wonderful and free Death on the Lanai Book Club Kit on Netgalley!
“A version of this list appears in the June 21, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending June 6, 2026. Lists are published early online.”
“USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass merchandisers, and online retailers…”
“Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 6, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide…”
“Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from more than 250 Canadian independent book stores…”
I also had a wonderful conversation on KDKA for Pittsburgh Today Live, and you can watch the interview here or on YouTube!
“Golden Girls fans will not be surprised that Blanche was an artist’s muse or a Radio City Rockette. Now Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia are trapped on an island with the dead artist. Blanche, as his muse, is the prime suspect, so the four have to figure out what really happened. This second in the series …
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So happy to share that Death on the Lanai is a featured new release at Powell’s books and a Powell’s “Pick of the Month”!
I’m excited—and hopeful—that I might get to say hello to some of you at events for Death on the Lanai, the next Golden Girls cozy mystery! If you’re in Pittsburgh, PA; Indianapolis/Franklin, IN; Cedar Rapids/Marion, IA; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX (more info below)…. I’d love to see you! And if you live in these areas or …