The Next Sue Grafton: W IS FOR WASTED

W is for Wasted (Kinsey Millhone #23) by Sue Grafton I just saw here at Goodreads that Sue Grafton's next title is W is for Wasted due out in September. I usually set aside a week during the summer to read her alphabet mysteries. They just appeal to me as summertime books where I'm a kid again sitting in the shade outside and reading. My books read list here on Goodreads indicates that I've read B, C, E, F, G, K, M, T, and U. There may very well be more titles, since I don't always remember to flag my books as read, and I don't trust my memory to recall any of the other titles. My mother and sister are big fans, and they turned me on to the Grafton titles. I find a lot to like about them. The time period is spot on for me. Kinsey Millhone never ages from book to book. I love that fact. Eternal youth: yes! Plus which, she's a funny, tough, and smart lady, all very likeable traits. I've always enjoyed reading the male private eye books (Lew Archer, Mike Hammer, Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade to name but a few), and I felt ready to add a female operative to my reading list. Happy reading to you and yours.
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Published on June 22, 2013 03:05 Tags: ed-lynskey, fiction, reading, writing
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message 1: by Pamela (new)

Pamela Finally another letter! I have been reading Sue for years and I always want the next one immediately after finishing the new one. I had not thought to re-read the alphabet in one time frame. I have just re-read one or two, here and there, in between other authors. That sounds like a plan to me. Thanks Ed for a great idea.


message 2: by Randy (new)

Randy Not read any of the books May have to give one a try. A random thought: wonder what happens when she reaches the end of the alphabet?


message 3: by Randy (new)

Randy Not read any of the books May have to give one a try. A random thought: wonder what happens when she reaches the end of the alphabet?


message 4: by Ed (new)

Ed Pamela wrote: "Finally another letter! I have been reading Sue for years and I always want the next one immediately after finishing the new one. I had not thought to re-read the alphabet in one time frame. I have..."

Right, I've been reading her sporadically, as well. I remember liking C a lot. Her latest titles seem like they're longer to me. Thanks for the comments, Pamela. I always enjoy reading them.


message 5: by Ed (new)

Ed Randy wrote: "Not read any of the books May have to give one a try. A random thought: wonder what happens when she reaches the end of the alphabet?"

I remember liking C Is For Corpse when I read it years ago. The last one I read was U. I haven't read what happens once the series is completed. Good question. Maybe she'll take a break. 26 novels is a bunch.


message 6: by Marti (new)

Marti I like the Sue Grafton books--don't consider them cutting edge--but enjoyable. Marti


message 7: by Ed (new)

Ed Marti wrote: "I like the Sue Grafton books--don't consider them cutting edge--but enjoyable. Marti"

Right, they are enjoyable and sometimes funny. I really should read another one soon.


message 8: by Alison (new)

Alison G. yay!! Ill have to remember that


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