The Secret Room
Welcome to the Secret Room! This room is chock-full of bonus content available exclusively to members of my Newsletter List. It’s my way of thanking you for your enthusiasm for my books. Here you’ll find freebies such as bookmarks, autographed bookplates, maps, patterns and recipes, in addition to fun games and puzzles based on my books. This is also where you’ll enter most of my contests. (By being a member of my Newsletter List, you’re automatically entered for my monthly book giveaway, so be sure to read each of my newsletters all the way to the end so you can claim your free book if you win.)
Enjoy exploring the Secret Room, Bibliophile!
Contests
To thank my mystery fans for your enthusiasm for my books, every month I’ll choose a random member of my mailing list to receive an autographed Kate Carlisle book of his or her choice. But the trick is, you have to open my emails to see if you won so you can claim the prize before the deadline. I’ll also hold additional contests from time to time with fun prizes, such as:
- Books (of course!)—by me, and by other mystery authors I love
- Goodies inspired by the books, like bibliophile wedding favors from Brooklyn & Derek’s wedding
- Fixer-Upper Mystery pink measuring tapes
- More fun stuff thought up just for you!
Sneak Peeks, Puzzles, Games, and more!
The Bibliophile Mysteries
(Swipe the covers or use the arrows below the buttons to see more books!)
The Fixer-Upper Mysteries
Can you find 10 hidden hammers on each Fixer-Upper Mystery cover (not including the hammer that is already on the official book cover)?
(Swipe the covers or use the arrows below the buttons to see more books!)
More Fun & Games
Match the Book to the Bibliophile
I took a picture of many of the books that Brooklyn has worked on in the Bibliophile Mystery series, and your task is to figure out which rare book was featured in which Bibliophile Mystery.
Solve it now!
The Grim Reader Crossword Puzzle
Every answer in this puzzle can be found in the description of The Grim Reader on this page. (Please note: the description on bookseller websites is a tiny bit different; one of the words on my website doesn’t appear on bookseller descriptions. A fact we didn’t realize until after the crossword was created. If you’re curious, have a look at the description at the link above and then the one at your favorite bookseller website to see if you can find the difference.) You can print the PDF, or if you’d like to complete the puzzle online, click here. Time yourself to see how fast you can complete it, then check your answers here.
Books of a Feather Scavenger Hunt
While you’re reading Books of a Feather, see if you can find all of the sneaky bird references Kate worked into the story.
Download the answers here
Freebies
SIGNED BOOKPLATE
If you’d like to receive an autographed bookplate, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address below. Include a note stating whether you’d like a Bibliophile Mystery bookplate, a Fixer-Upper Mystery bookplate, or one of each.
Kate Carlisle – Bookplate
PO Box 594
Georgetown, TX 78627
Bibliophile/Fixer-Upper Mysteries Bookmark
If you’d like a free bookmark featuring the Bibliophile Mysteries on one side and the Fixer-Upper Mysteries on the other, send a self-addressed, stamped business-sized envelope* to:
Kate Carlisle – Bookmark
PO Box 594
Georgetown, TX 78627
*Note: If the envelope you send is smaller than business-sized, we’ll have to fold the bookmark in order to mail it to you.
Downloadable Freebies
Ornament Gift Box Pattern
This Ornament Gift Box is a perfect paper project for beginners and can be sized according to your needs. It looks lovely on a Christmas tree or leaning up against other presents. It works best with sturdy card stock, though high-quality wrapping paper can also work.
Download PDF
Quilt Pattern
This Bibliophile Table Runner was inspired by both the Bibliophile Mysteries and by the Fixer-Upper Mysteries, because of Marigold’s quilt shop in Lighthouse Cove, California. It’s a quick and easy pattern that’s great for beginning quilters and for those more experienced. If you make it, I’d love for you to send a picture to me at kate@katecarlisle.com!
Download a PDF
Recipes
Don’t be nervous! I might not be much of a cook, but these recipes are so foolproof, even I can make them!
Newsletter Archive
2023
• December 28: Unlock the Mystery of Hogmanay — a Uniquely Scottish Holiday!
• December 6: Exclusive Free Gift Tags: Level Up Your Book-Related Presents
• November 21: What exactly are the 12 Books of Christmas?
• November 9: Did you win Kate’s contest? Find out now!
• November 2: Sparkle Up Your Holiday with a FREE Ornament! Only 10 Available!
• October 24: Get Wrapped Up in Intrigue! The Twelve Books of Christmas Is Here
• October 4: Unleash Your Wanderlust with a Scottish-Set Mystery
• September 14: Be a VIP Reader and Get Free Books from Kate Carlisle
• September 5: Unmask the Mystery! New Whodunits from Kate Carlisle
• August 2: Open for a Chance to Meet Kate Carlisle
• July 5: 4 Ideas to Celebrate Christmas in July
• June 21: Open for More Summer Reading Survey Results
• June 7: Open to See How Your Summer Reading Habits Compare
• May 11: A Note from Kate Carlisle
• April 19: Join Kate Carlisle’s Review Team
• April 6: Meet Kate Carlisle Live and In-Person!
• March 22: Let’s Get Goofy
• March 1: Calling All Fixer-Upper Mystery Fans
• February 8: Booklovers Love Love Giveaway
• January 25: Behind the Scenes with Kate Carlisle