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96. 
Unwrapping Christmas, by Lori Copeland, 3/5 stars
97.
There's Something About Christmas, by Debbie Macomber, 5/5 stars
98.
Here Comes Trouble, by Debbie Macomber, 4/5 stars
93. 
Candy Cane Murder, (3 cozy mystery novellas, by Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, and Leslie Meier).
I enjoyed two of the novellas in this collection, and hated the other.
Jacob wrote: "Kay wrote: "Would you believe I read every single one? And I'm not sure why - there are lots of other books I like better."I know what you mean--As I recall, the PA Dutch mysteries weren't anyt..."
Jacob,
RFLOL on your food porn comment!
Kay wrote: "Would you believe I read every single one? And I'm not sure why - there are lots of other books I like better."
I know what you mean--As I recall, the PA Dutch mysteries weren't anything special, but they were still entertaining. Also: food porn. Not porn with food, I mean--just lots of food in general.
As for me, I read the entire Virgil Tibbs mystery series this year, after reading "In the Heat of the Night" on a whim last year--and (aside from Tamar Myers, of course) I never read mysteries! Sometimes you just have to go slummin'.
Jacob wrote: "How are the Pennsylvania Dutch mysteries coming along? I remember reading a few of them, five or seven years ago, but I had no idea there were 17 in the series!"
Would you believe I read every single one? And I'm not sure why - there are lots of other books I like better. Throughout the series, I saw a lot of inconsistencies, too, that drove me nuts. But there's something oddly fascinating about Magdalena Yoder and some of the other characters in these books. #18 is due out in February, I think. I'm wondering if the author will be winding up the series with that one - I did see some things in the last few books that were more cohesive, as if the author finally figured out just who the heck Magdalena was!
How are the Pennsylvania Dutch mysteries coming along? I remember reading a few of them, five or seven years ago, but I had no idea there were 17 in the series!
87. 
Wealth Out Of Ashes, by Bode Ososami, 4/5 stars
88.
Murder She Wrote: Highland Fling Murders, by Donald Bain, 3/5 stars
Andrea wrote: "I'm debating on counting books on tape that I listen to driving to work. Somehow I feel like I'm cheating though so I can't bring myself to add them!"Add them, Andrea! I don't think audio books are "cheating" at all . . .
I'm debating on counting books on tape that I listen to driving to work. Somehow I feel like I'm cheating though so I can't bring myself to add them!
Andrea wrote: "81 Kay!!! That is awesome!"It's going a bit faster, now that I'm making a foray into kid's books!
76. 
Every Man Dies Alone, by Hans Fallada, 3/5 stars
77.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle, by Dorothy Gilman, 2/5 stars
78.
The Shooters, by W.E.B. Griffin, 3/5 stars
73. 
The Wide Window, by Lemony Snicket, 4/5 stars
74.
The Highly Effective Detective, by Phillip Yancey, 4/5 stars. This book was a delightful surprise!
I've not been feeling too well, so I've needed to rest a lot. Good thing I enjoy reading!68.
Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station, by Dorothy Gilman, 5/5 stars
69.
Grape Expectations, by Tamar Myers, 3/5 stars
70.
Meeting God Behind Enemy Lines, by Stephen Watkins, 3/5 stars
71.
Hell Hath No Currey, by Tamar Myers, 4/5
63. 
Assault and Pepper, by Tamar Myers, 3/5 stars
64.
Diet Myths that Keep Us Fat, by Dr. Nancy Snyderman, 4/5 stars
July really was a slow month for me, but I'm picking up the pace again.59.
Write It When I'm Gone, by Tom DeFrank, 3/5 stars
60.
Custard's Last Stand, by Tamar Myers, 2/5 stars
61.
Thou Shalt Not Grill, by Tamar Myers, 3/5 stars
62.
Damage Control, by J.A. Jance, 4/5 stars
Oh, my goodness! I can't believe it has been 20 DAYS since I've posted . . . and all I've finished reading are the 2 books below. I'm almost done with a couple of others, but I guess July is turning out to be a slow reading month for me.57. The Bad Beginning (Series of Unfortunate Events #1) by Lemony Snicket
58. The Reptile Room (Series of Unfortunate EVents #2) by Lemony Snicket
Angie, for mysteries, I like the Newpointe 911 series and the Sun Coast Chronicles series the best. For women's fiction, I very much enjoyed the Times and Seasons series that she co-wrote with Beverly LaHaye.53.
Coraline, by Neil Gaiman. 4/5 stars
54.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. 4.5/5 stars
Kay wrote: "52. 
Dawn's Light, by Terri Blackstock. I seem to be in the minority as several other "Goodreaders" felt the ending to this series was very satisfying. I personal..."
I've never read anything by her, but I've heard alot about her. What is your favorite series that she has written?
52. Dawn's Light, by Terri Blackstock. I seem to be in the minority as several other "Goodreaders" felt the ending to this series was very satisfying. I personally found it hollow - I was hugely disappointed.
Blackstock is one of those authors whose writings I sometimes love, and sometimes am totally annoyed by. This particular book was an example of the latter.
50.
The Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. Not as good as I hoped, but still extremely interesting.
51.
Dark Horse, by Ralph Reed. Pretty darn good, although a tad long and a few loose ends.
48.
The Crepes of Wrath, by Tamar Myers
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as The Hand that Rocks the Ladle, but still a fun, light read. I especially enjoyed Magdalena's observations on the concept of Hell . . .
47. 
The Hand that Rocks the Ladle, by Tamar Myers
I'm glad I stuck with the series - this is my favorite in the series so far.
45. 
Play it Again Spam, by Tamar Myers
I suppose I keep reading this author because I know what to expect. This one, I read during lunch breaks at work. Not as good as some of her previous ones - and I swear, every funny comment was a repeat of comments made in previous books, some of them in EVERY book in the series so far. I feel like telling Magdalena "move on". I'll give the series one more chance because it does hold a certain odd charm, but this particular installment gets only 2/5 stars from me.
46.
Byzantium, by Stephen Lawhead
An amazing epic. 5/5 stars! I will want to read this one again sometime.
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