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What book is next on your cosy reading list?
I just started The Dead Cat Bounce. Almost couldn't get it because of the title, but I was intrigued by the house renovation aspect. (dead cat bounce is a stock market term, apparently).
Jill, you will LOVE that series. Or at least I did. I've read all of them, and they are really good.
Shel
The Silver Ghost by Charlotte MacLeod. This is an old library book I picked up by donation at a bank of all places! It's my first MacLeod mystery.
Ooooohhh!!!!!!!!!!!! Betty, prepare to fall in love. Charlotte MacLeod is one of my all time favorites. It's a source of sorrow to me that most of her books are no longer in print. Enjoy!
Well, I will say this book is pretty dried out and brittle, but I'm looking forward to it having heard so much about her. Thanks for the message!
For me it's Cat Playing Cupid A Joe Grey Mystery by Shirley Rousseau Murphy. The latest in one of my favorite series.
Betty wrote: "The Silver Ghost by Charlotte MacLeod. This is an old library book I picked up by donation at a bank of all places! It's my first MacLeod mystery."
I'm just starting this one too, Betty--as a book on tape while I'm supposed to be working out. It's good, but I've read others in the series and I'm missing Sarah Kelling's voice (she is the heroine of the others I've read.) so I almost feel cheated as though I'm starting a new series. I felt this way when I read the Sue Henry books for Jessie and it switched to her friend too though--even though I ended up liking the books. Anybody else feel this way?
I picked up a TON of cozy mysteries at the book sale I attended on April 25th. Right now I'm studying for a Nutrition & Wellness consultant certification and have banned myself from reading for fun until the test is in the mail.Once I'm back, I think A Blush With Death by India Ink or Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle will be next.
My next cozy mystery to read is Murder on the Menu, Ive read another one in this series, and I really enjoyed it!
I was reading The Silver Ghost, but I just received A Ghost of a Chance from Elizabeth Eagan-Cox and don't think I can wait that long to read it! I'm really looking forward to this one, her first Shannon Delaney Paranormal Mystery Series (Vol. 1).
Tobin wrote: "Up next for me is Oolong Dead, by Laura Childs. It's the newest Tea Shop mystery.
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I like this series, but this was one of the weaker books in the series. But a visit with Theodosia, Drayton & Haley is never a waste of time.
Pamela wrote: "I'm reading The Christmas Cookie Killer by Livia J. Washburn and I am enjoying it.
Pamela James"
I read this book back in the fall. Was the first I read in the series and just not my type of book. Some pretty good looking cookie recipes, tho!
Pamela wrote: "I just started reading STATE OF THE ONION by Julie Hyzy. Pamela"
This is a good series, so far. The second book, HAIL TO THE CHEF, was a much quicker read for me.
Pamela wrote: "I just started reading STATE OF THE ONION by Julie Hyzy. Pamela"Sounds like an interesting series!
You should drop over to Terri's and mine's blog. I just interviewed Deb Sharp last week and Terri has the interview posted. The addy is.
http://mayhemandmagic2.blogspot.com
Pamela
I just received two new books off my library reserve list: Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum, and While My Pretty One Knits by Ann Canadeo. Both are knitting-shop-related mysteries - I'll probably get the characters and stories jumbled in my mind reading them around the same time!
I am defintiely looking forward to Deb Sharp's book - hopefully will get a chance to read it soon. It is in the piles.
Still working on The Stalking Lamb by Marian Babson
I'm about to start Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (thanks for the recommendation Melissa) and my copy of While My Pretty One Knits came in today.
I did like the Christmas Cookie Killer, but I like the first one of her other series better "Frankly My Dear I'm Dead"
Laura wrote: "I'm about to start Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (thanks for the recommendation Melissa) and my copy of While My Pretty One Knits came in today.I did like the Christmas Cookie Ki..."
your welcome :)
Let me know what you think of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder!
Laura wrote: "I'm about to start Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (thanks for the recommendation Melissa) and my copy of While My Pretty One Knits came in today.Love the Joann Fluke series! I've listened to the first two on audio and they're fun.
I'm back to The Silver Ghost by Charlotte MacLeod, having taken the time out to read "A Ghost of a Chance" by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox, a fun first in a series that I will be reviewing shortly.
I just picked up "Dead Days of Summer" by Carolyn Hart at the library bookstore. I've never read anything by Carolyn Hart so am not even sure it is a cozy. We'll see!
Barb, I think you'll enjoy Carolyn Hart. Her books are definitely cozy, though she prefers the term "traditional".
I've just started Louise Penny's "Still Life" and am enjoying it very much. I have high hopes for the rest of the book.
Mary Ellen Hughes
http://www.maryellenhughes.com
Barb wrote: "I just picked up "Dead Days of Summer" by Carolyn Hart at the library bookstore. I've never read anything by Carolyn Hart so am not even sure it is a cozy. We'll see!
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Pamela wrote: "You should drop over to Terri's and mine's blog. I just interviewed Deb Sharp last week and Terri has the interview posted. The addy is.http://mayhemandmagic2.blogspot.com
Pamela
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Thanks for the link. I enjoyed the interview and also Hank Philippi Ryan's blog.
Elaine
If anyone's interested in a fun and simple craft project, check out my guest blog at http://www.killerhobbies.blogspot.com The authors there have been giving tips and recipes all week, so it's very worth scrolling down, too.
Hope everyone's enjoying a great weekend.
Mary Ellen Hughes
http://www.maryellenhughes.com
Mary Ellen wrote: "If anyone's interested in a fun and simple craft project, check out my guest blog at http://www.killerhobbies.blogspot.com The authors there have been giving tips and recipes all week, so it's ver..."Thanks for the link Mary Ellen! Hope you are having a Safe and Fun Memorial weekend!
Mary Ellen wrote: "If anyone's interested in a fun and simple craft project, check out my guest blog at http://www.killerhobbies.blogspot.com The authors there have been giving tips and recipes all week, so it's ver..."
Thanks, Mary Ellen, I've already added it to my Favorites. Glad to see you here as well - I've really enjoyed yours books!
Just found this group. :) I recently finished Wild Goose Chase by Terri Thayer, One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly, and Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman. Enjoyed them all. Now I'm into a 'thriller' (Face of Betrayal" by Lis Wiehl), and then I'll pick from my stash -- either another Betty Hechtman or a Terri Thayer. It'll depend on whether I'm in a hooking mood or a piecing mood. hehehe
Welcome, and thanks for listing your recent books and authors. I'm always on the lookout for different authors.
Mary Ellen wrote: "If anyone's interested in a fun and simple craft project, check out my guest blog at http://www.killerhobbies.blogspot.com The authors there have been giving tips and recipes all week, so it's ver..."Oh, this is great, looks like so much fun, I'd better follow your blog! I would never have found it without you mentioning it. Thanks so much!
Betty wrote: "Welcome, and thanks for listing your recent books and authors. I'm always on the lookout for different authors."Betty, Have you seen this site? It lists alot! of different cozy authors/and books~
http://www.cozy-mystery.com/
I'm not sure, it kind of looks familiar, but I've recommended a lot of sites I've come across so I may or may not have seen it. I need a bigger computer... the old IBMs of the '60s comes to mind, they filled a whole room!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Cat Playing Cupid: A Joe Grey Mystery (other topics)Murder on the Menu (other topics)
Patterns in the Sand (other topics)
While My Pretty One Knits (other topics)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Joanne Fluke (other topics)Cleo Coyle (other topics)
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