Rachel Ekstrom Courage

Murder By Cheesecake in Parnassus Books’ 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:29:49 +0000

We love Parnassus Books and stop by every time we’re in Nashville (usually on a long drive down to New Orleans or Miami) so this was especially cool to see Thank you, Parnassus!

“Move over, J.B. Fletcher! Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rose are detectives. Rose’s niece moves her wedding from St. Olaf to Miami. Feuding families. A body in the walk-in fridge. Four ladies in ridiculous costumes getting to the bottom of things. The best part? How perfectly each Golden Girl is depicted. I giggled at the St. Olaf stories while waiting for the murderer to be revealed.” — Ashby

Full Guide: https://parnassusmusing.net/2025/12/03/2025-holiday-gift-guide-pt-1/

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Murder by Cheesecake on Barnes & Noble’s lists of Best Paperback Fiction and Best Mystery & Thriller Books of 2025!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:53:43 +0000

It’s so cool to see Murder by Cheesecake on Barnes & Noble’s lists of Best Paperback Fiction and Best Mystery & Thriller Books of 2025 (alongside John Grisham, Harlan Coben, Louise Penny, Elmore Leonard, Freida McFadden, and Richard Osman) – thanks, B&N!

Mystery List: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/barnes-nobles-best-books-of-2025/barnes-nobles-best-mystery-thriller-books-of-2025/_/N-29Z8q8Z31xx

Fiction List: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/our-best-paperbacks/fiction/fiction/_/N-313bZ2usxZ10h8

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Cover Reveal for Death on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:51:25 +0000

Just posted on the Disney Books / Hyperion Ave Instagrams: “The New York Times bestselling series that began with Murder by Cheesecake continues with an all-new Golden Girls cozy mystery!”

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Murder By Cheesecake in “Newsweek Staffers Favorite Books to Read on Summer Vacation 2025”!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:19:58 +0000

“It’s like an episode of The Golden Girls, but with murder. Could anything be more perfect? Reading it is like watching a classic episode of the late ’80s show, complete with laughs, combined with that cozy murder-mystery feeling every episode of Murder, She Wrote gives you. Also perfect for fans of The Maid or The Thursday Murder Club, it’s basically like being wrapped in a cozy (albeit blood-stained) blanket.”— H. Alan Scott, Senior Editor

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/06/13/newsweek-staffers-favorite-books-read-summer-vacation-2025-2077568.html

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Murder by Cheesecake makes B&N’s list of “Best Mystery and Thriller Books of 2025 (So Far)”!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:12:32 +0000

“Have your cake and eat it too when amateur sleuthing meets The Golden Girls in this quirky murder mystery. Adding a twist to their usual antics, Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia deliver plenty of laughs, surprises and everything we missed from the TV show.”

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Murder by Cheesecake hits the American Booksellers Association’s Indie Mystery/Thriller Bestseller List!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Fri, 23 May 2025 03:00:58 +0000

“The American Booksellers Association’s specialty bestseller lists provide a current snapshot of what’s selling in indie bookstores nationwide.

Here is the Indie Mystery/Thriller Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending May 18, 2025.”

See the whole list: https://www.bookweb.org/news/indie-mysterythriller-bestseller-list-1631981

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Video: Rachel talks Murder By Cheesecake and Nothing Bad Happens Here on Talk / CBS Pittsburgh!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:20:37 +0000

Such a blast to stop by Talk Pittsburgh to chat about Nothing Bad Happens Here and Murder by Cheesecake with Heather Abraham, Mikey Hood, and Kelly Dzanaj!

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Murder by Cheesecake Recommended in the Parnassus Books’ Blog!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Wed, 07 May 2025 19:31:11 +0000

“Move over, J.B. Fletcher! Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rose are detectives. Rose’s niece moves her wedding from St. Olaf to Miami. Feuding families. A body in the walk-in fridge. Four ladies in ridiculous costumes getting to the bottom of things. The best part? How perfectly each Golden Girl is depicted. I giggled at the St. Olaf stories while waiting for the murderer to be revealed.” — Recommended by Ashby

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Southern Living: Murder by Cheesecake in “Best New Beach Reads For Summer 2025”

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Tue, 06 May 2025 21:26:48 +0000

“Nothing is quite as relaxing as getting lost in a good book while sitting on the beach. With no shortage of books to choose from and endless reviews of ‘must read’ books on Goodreads, it might feel overwhelming trying to figure where to start.

We’ve rounded up the best beach reads for summer 2025, made up of spankin’-new releases you don’t want to miss and standout publishes from the past two years to stock up on. Whether you’re interested in a page-turning thriller or a windswept romance, here are our top 60 beach reads for this year…”

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Beyond the Mouse Podcast: Murder, Mystery & Cheesecake – A Golden Girls Chat with Rachel Ekstrom Courage!

rachelekstromcourageauthor — Mon, 05 May 2025 18:11:32 +0000

“This week on Beyond the Mouse, Craig, Vanessa, and Zoey sit down with author and literary agent Rachel Ekstrom Courage to dish about her delightful new book, Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to channel the wit, warmth, and sass of our favorite ladies from Shady Pines, this episode is for you!

Rachel shares what it was like to bring Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia back to life on the page, how she approached capturing their iconic voices, and the challenge (and joy!) of crafting a cozy mystery that feels like a lost episode of the beloved series. The conversation also takes a nostalgic turn as the group swaps favorite Golden Girls moments and dives into Rachel’s journey as both a writer and literary agent.

If you’re a Golden Girls superfan, mystery lover, or just in the mood for some fun pop culture talk, don’t miss this one!

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. And remember—thank you for being a friend.”

Listen here (or on your favorite podcast apps): https://www.nprillinois.org/podcast/front-row-network/2025-05-04/murder-mystery-cheesecake-a-golden-girls-chat-with-rachel

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