The Nosy Neighbor (Busybodies collection)

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars | 876 ratings

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Last update: 12-26-2024


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Meddlesome Marge keeps too close a watch on her neighbor’s house across the street in this twisty short story from Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.

For decades, Marge has been spying on her neighbors Doris and Bob, reporting every sordid thing she sees to her husband, Harold. Flamboyant Doris and boring Bob are an odd couple, but as Marge watches their comings and goings, she starts to wonder if there’s more than meets the eye. Is Doris’s latest hobby—flamenco dancing, of all things—an attempt to spice things up, or is there something more sinister going on in the house across the street? Soon enough, Marge learns that digging into her suspicions means digging herself into a very deep hole.

Nita Prose’s The Nosy Neighbor is part of Busybodies, a collection of quirky mysteries featuring amateur gumshoes who stumble upon peculiar cases. Calling all snoops! Read or listen to each arresting story in a single sitting.


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Top reviews from the United States

Candice
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
I didn't love this one. It was ok and quick read but not my favorite. A great little read tho for anyone killing time.
Bellaluna64
4.0 out of 5 stars Very relatable.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
I really liked this story, but I wished for a different ending. The plot was well paced and the characters were really well developed. I got caught up in the story and was hooked the whole way through.
Jill Nicely
5.0 out of 5 stars mischief makers in mini mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
What do you get when you take a half dozen dynamic writers and set them free with the task of writing novellas about controlling family members, nosy neighbors, vengeful coworkers, and internet stars? That would be the Busybodies collection of short stories that combine mystery, humor, revenge, karma, and people with too much time on their hands.

Nita Prose (author of The Maid) goes to Florida in The Nosy Neighbor, where Madge spends her days looking out the window and talking to her husband. Meanwhile, across the street Doris is living her life. She’s trying out tai chi and painting live models. She even insists her husband join her in flamenco lessons. Her husband Bob is less enthusiastic about her hobbies. He’s in his mid-70s also, asthmatic and exhausted. But he takes the dance classes with Doris, and even joins her on a trip to Spain. Doris asks Marge to look after their house while they’re gone, and water the new flowers in the back. But Marge starts to wonder just what is under those flowers, and she goes a little crazy.

These six stories are all about similar themes, but they couldn’t be more different. They are smart and intriguing, and they all have twists you can’t see coming. I enjoyed reading them all, and I loved getting a small glimpse into all these authors’ minds. If you’re not interested in all of them, you can buy only the stories that you are drawn to, but for me, I’m glad I read the whole collection. I wanted to read some because I am a big fan of Cosimano, Sutanto, and Prose. And now that I’ve read the stories by Garrett, Thompson, and Rosenblum also, I’m a fan of theirs too. These are tasty appetizers, and now I want to read more.

Egalleys for The Busybodies Collection were provided by Amazon Original Stories through NetGalley, with many thanks.
Deb Kiley
3.0 out of 5 stars Busy body
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
Fun mystery about two 75-year-old neighbors in a changing neighborhood. Who did what to whom? Was it Marge or Doris ?
Renee T. Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars Mind your business
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
A fun listen about people in other folks business and how that can get you in trouble. I enjoyed it
Robert Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars THE NOSY NEIGHBOR
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
THE NOSY NEIGHBOR IS A BOOK WRITTEN BY AUTHORESS NITA PROSE. IN THE NOSY NEIGHBOR THE FAMILY NEVER RETURNS. EVERYONE PUTS THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TOGETHER ON THEIR OWN BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. THIS IS A GOOD READ TO FIND SOLACE IN A WARM TITLE AND A PEACEFUL ENDING.
Horror Nerd
2.0 out of 5 stars interesting setup, but the ending is kind of disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
An obnoxious neighbor, a suspicious bunch of flowers planted in the backyard. Could there possible be a buried body hidden in there?
This felt like it was going to be a fun & cozy murder mystery, Golden Girls-style. Our main 'busybody' had some hilarious observations about her fellow retiree, and the humor kept me reading to find out how it'd end. Except when the reveals came toward the end, it kind of ruined the story's for me. It had balanced the humor and the darker tones well, but the end had a big tonal shift I didn't like.
renwarsreads
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Novella!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
I've enjoyed The Maid series by Nita Prose so when I saw that she had a short story on Amazon that is part of the Busybodies Collection I had to give it a try. I liked the story about two senior women who live across the street from each other. This is a story where you have to wonder as you're reading if any of it is really the truth. Great twisty ending. A special thank you for the complementary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the author and the publisher.

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