Libby Klein is a well-known American author, celebrated for her Poppy McAllister Mystery series. The series begins with "Class Reunions Are Murder," which introduces the protagonist, Poppy McAllister, as she returns to her hometown for a class reunion, only to find herself in the midst of a murder investigation.
Klein, a native of Lower Cape May Regional High School, graduated in the 1980s. Her academic focus was primarily on the culinary sciences and theater, with the occasional nap in Chemistry. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, she was forced to eliminate gluten from her diet and adopt a Paleo lifestyle. As a result, her life now revolves around coffee and bacon, and she has developed a passion for creating gluten-free treats. Many of these recipes are included in her Poppy McAllister series, which is set in Cape May.
When she's not feeling sorry for herself that she can't eat bread, Klein writes from her Northern Virginia office while trying to keep her cat Figaro off her keyboard. Her hobbies mostly revolve around eating, traveling, and eating while traveling. She is also known for her ability to locate any coffee shop, anywhere in the world, even while blindfolded. Despite her love for coffee and bacon, she manages to maintain a healthy lifestyle and continues to produce engaging and entertaining cozy mysteries.