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.
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
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The Fixer-Upper Mysteries
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More Fun & Games
Word Nerd Fun: free games for bookish kids
Do you have kids in your life who are complaining of boredom on these long, sizzling summer days when it’s too hot to go outside? I came up with some word games to help you get them away from their screens, and build a book-loving bond between generations. These would be fun classroom games for teachers, too!
Download it now!
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 I 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 (specify Bibliophile, Fixer-Upper, or both)
PO Box 237
Lawrence, KS 66044
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
2025
• November 12: 3 Tips for Starting a Book Collection
• October 22: Did you win a book? Open to find out!
• October 8: OPEN for a chance to WIN
• August 7: I’m Incredulous and Awestruck and So Very Grateful
• July 30: Hello? Can you see me?
• July 17: Word Nerd Fun: free games for bookish kids
• June 25: A June Wedding You’ll Never Forget!
• June 11: No magnifier needed to solve these mysteries! (large print)
• May 21: The Enigmatic Two-Faced Cat 🐈
• April 30: Controversial: Bare Hands or Glove Up?
• April 8: Bookworm + Word Nerd = Scrabble Giveaway
• March 19: National Introverts’ Week — stay inside and read a book! — An introvert in Lighthouse Cove
• February 4: Mystery Book Giveaway! Open for the chilling details
2024
• December 18: Discover Warm and Cozy Bookish Memories
• December 4: Share Your Favorite Book Memory
• November 13: Mystery and Intrigue for Christmas
• October 30: Thank You Plus Exciting Giveaway Just for You
• October 22: Unwrap Your Next Read: The Knife Before Christmas
• October 10: Did You Crack the Case? The Puzzle Winners Are. . .
• October 2: Calling all sleuths—can you crack this case and WIN?
• September 19: Unlock a Secret Bookish Surprise Just for You!
• September 12: My fascinating research will make your head spin! (You’ll never guess the topic)
• September 3: Dive into this irresistible whodunit: The Twelve Books of Christmas now in paperback!
• August 14: Step right up, if you dare! Lighthouse Cove Fair Turns Deadly
• July 10: Book Winners Revealed!
• June 26: Let Me MAKE Your Day: Exclusive Giveaway for Makers
• June 5: Sharing my Unforgettable Journey: Personal Photos
• May 15: Hold up, how many books?!
• April 26: Exciting News from Kate Carlisle