Scrapbooking Mysteries books in order

Q: "What order should I read the Scrapbooking Mysteries?"

"Start with Keepsake Crimes (2003) and follow publication order through the sixteen books. The series features Carmela Bertrand navigating New Orleans' French Quarter while solving murders."

Q: "What is the Scrapbooking Mysteries series about?"

"The series follows Carmela Bertrand, owner of Memory Mine scrapbooking shop in New Orleans' French Quarter. Between helping customers preserve memories, she investigates murders that disrupt her colorful neighborhood."

Q: "How does the New Orleans setting affect the series?"

"The New Orleans setting infuses the books with Cajun culture, French Quarter atmosphere, and local color. Festivals, food, and the city's unique character provide backdrop for the craft-themed mysteries."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Keepsake Crimes	2003	Laura Childs	Buy
2	Bound for Murder	2004	Laura Childs	Buy
3	Photo Finished	2004	Laura Childs	Buy
4	Motif for Murder	2006	Laura Childs	Buy
5	Frill Kill	2007	Laura Childs	Buy
6	Death Swatch	2008	Laura Childs	Buy
7	Tragic Magic	2009	Laura Childs	Buy
8	Fiber and Brimstone	2010	Laura Childs	Buy
9	Skeleton Letters	2011	Laura Childs	Buy
10	Postcards from the Dead	2012	Laura Childs	Buy
11	Gilt Trip	2013	Laura Childs	Buy
12	Gossamer Ghost	2014	Laura Childs	Buy
13	Parchment and Old Lace	2015	Laura Childs	Buy
14	Crepe Factor	2016	Laura Childs	Buy
15	Glitter Bomb	2018	Laura Childs	Buy
16	Mumbo Gumbo Murder	2019	Laura Childs	Buy

The Scrapbooking Mysteries follow Carmela Bertrand, who runs Memory Mine scrapbooking shop in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The sixteen-book series combines craft details with Cajun atmosphere as Carmela investigates murders that disrupt her vibrant neighborhood.

Laura Childs brings the same detailed hobby knowledge to scrapbooking that she brings to tea, weaving paper craft techniques into each mystery. The New Orleans setting adds distinctive flavor, from Mardi Gras celebrations to local cuisine, making the series as much about place as it is about crafts and crime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read the Scrapbooking Mysteries?

Start with Keepsake Crimes (2003) and follow publication order through the sixteen books. The series features Carmela Bertrand navigating New Orleans’ French Quarter while solving murders.

What is the Scrapbooking Mysteries series about?

The series follows Carmela Bertrand, owner of Memory Mine scrapbooking shop in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Between helping customers preserve memories, she investigates murders that disrupt her colorful neighborhood.

How does the New Orleans setting affect the series?

The New Orleans setting infuses the books with Cajun culture, French Quarter atmosphere, and local color. Festivals, food, and the city’s unique character provide backdrop for the craft-themed mysteries.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order