Murder by Cheesecake is a Powell’s Pick of the Month!
“Hand-picked by our staff because Powell’s booksellers are also book lovers. Check out the books we’re excited about this month!”
Turn the Page (Official Podcast of Syosset Public Library): Rachel Ekstrom Courage on MURDER BY CHEESECAKE!
“Thank you for being a friend, Rachel Ekstrom Courage! Rachel stopped by to talk about the absolutely delicious MURDER BY CHEESECAKE: A GOLDEN GIRLS COZY MYSTERY, which starts when Dorothy’s terrible date is found dead in a hotel freezer…”
Free (and Printable) Murder by Cheesecake Book Club Kit!
Download the wonderful and free Murder by Cheesecake Book Club Kit on Netgalley or Disney.com…
The American Library Association’s Booklist on Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery!
“The Golden Girls—Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia—live again in this sparkling cozy [….] Humor, plot twists, convincing portrayals of the Golden Girls, and the Miami setting add up to a satisfying cozy that will be relished by Golden Girls fans.”
Murder by Cheesecake in Newsweek’s For the Culture / Parting Shot Podcast!
“Listen, it’s no secret that I love The Golden Girls, (I have a tattoo of them on my shoulder!) So, when I heard there was going to be a book called Murder by Cheesecake – A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery, I went into overdrive to talk to the author, Rachel Ekstrom Courage. And guess what? That’s who I’m talking to today on Newsweek’s Parting Shot Podcast.”
Readworthy by BookBub: This Month’s Best New YA (featuring Nothing Bad Happens Here)!
“Love We Were Liars? Pick up this unforgettable thrill-ride.” Read more: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/young-adult/2025/4
Listen to Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast (with Special Guest Rachel Ekstrom Courage)!
“We’re chatting with the Rachel Ekstrom Courage, the writer of the fantastic new book Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery. Seriously, you’re going to want to buy this book! It will give you all the nostalgic feels while also just being a good time…”
Murder by Cheesecake in Book Riot!
“Did you ever watch The Golden Girls and wish they were solving murders? Your wish has been granted!”
Murder By Cheesecake is an Audible Editors Selection for April 2025!
“Reader, Murder by Cheesecake is the real deal. It takes guts and serious talent to write jokes worthy of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia, and author Rachel Ekstrom Courage has the goods. She nails the voices, character nuances, and humor of our beloved foursome, who are hosting a Miami wedding for Rose’s cousin, prompting Dorothy to try …
Read moreMurder By Cheesecake is an Audible Editors Selection for April 2025!
“Women’s Rights and Women’s Wrongs: Darkly Feminist YA Books” (Crime Reads)
“The darkness can be more subtle. The feminism can be a vibe.”