Michelle’s Comments (group member since Dec 08, 2021)

Michelle’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

Lillie wrote: "Looks like you’re on a roll!

I really need to restart the Mercy Thompson series. How are the audiobooks?"

Rolling along! I prefer the audiobooks on the Mercy Thompson series but both are good. The narrator is Loreli King so I guess a lot depends on how you feel about her narrating skills. I think she is perfect for Mercy but somehow I didn't like her for Stephanie Plum.

Great list Lillie. I don't think I have read any of them. I can feel my TBR expanding as we speak. I look forward to your reviews.

Looks like you're doing a lot of heavy reading this month Lea. Kudos. I hope you enjoy Chain gang more than I did. Its brutal and I don't think it made the statement that it was meant to. Maybe though I just didn't get it.

Denise wrote: "I read this short story. It was so cute! Perfect little afternoon read.
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I enjoyed that one too Denise! A perfect little Valentine read.

Updating:


1. A humorous book - Seven Up

11. A holiday or celebration story - The Exception to the Rule- Valentine's Day

14. Any color in the title-Silver in the Bone

15. A title with more than 4 words-To Be Taught, If Fortunate

16. An animal on the cover - As The Crow Flies

17. A house on the cover - The Confession Club

20. A place you always wanted to visit- Homecoming - Australia

21. Book has four or more stars on GR The Running Grave

22. Winner of the GR awards of 2023-Weyward

24. First book in a series-Bookshops & Bonedust

Enjoying the ride with Silence Fallen #10 in the Mercy Thompson series.

Mercy is kidnapped by vampires and taken to Europe. Adam and a choice selection of Mercy's friend follow in pursuit. Unfortunately by the time they arrive, Mercy has already escaped and is stirring up trouble in the old country.

If this series doesn't satisfy your need for paranormal creatures, you need to be worried. Kudos for adding yet another creature to the list with an appearance by a Golem in this one. This wasn't the strongest of the series but it was still a lot of fun. Fast paced action and plenty of laughs.

3 Mercy vs. the monsters stars.

Quotables:

“I'm a mechanic; I fix things that are broken. I turn into a thirty-five pound coyote. I have powerful friends. But when it comes right down to it, my real superpower is chaos." -Mercy”
― Patricia Briggs, Silence Fallen

“Running from vampires, again. Still. Go me!”
― Patricia Briggs, Silence Fallen

Lillie wrote: "#35 & #41 3.5* A
Beryl and Edwina Mystery Series

A fun series narrated by Barbara Rosenblat..."


Glad to see you are enjoying Lady Darby. I sort of stalled out on that series but I really need to get back to it. It was a fun one. Thanks to you I'm checking out narrator Barbara Rosenblat. You make me think I might be missing something.

“Reading shapes a person. The landscape of books is more real, in some ways, than the one outside the window. It isn't experienced at a remove; it is internal, vital.”
― Kate Morton, Homecoming

#15 Homecoming Like many of Kate Morton's books this was one hard to put down. There were two timelines (trademark Kate Morton). In one a modern day reporter returns home to Australia to help her aging grandmother and discovers a whole host of family secrets. In the other historical timeline there is an unsolved murder/suicide case that is shared with the reader mostly in the format of a true crime novel. Both timelines held my interest though the true crime format was the most appealing. I did think that there were a few too many convenient twists at the end but on the whole an enjoyable mystery. 4 Secrets in the attic stars. ebook. Mystery.

#16 The Exception to the Rule In this epistolary novella (I think you still use the word epistolary even if it is text messages) a misdelivered text message begins a Valentine's Day tradition that eventually brings two people together. Light and fun. 4 mystery date stars. ebook. Romance.

#17 The House of Unexpected Sisters Mma Ramotswe discovers a sister she didn't know. I always love the peaceful, contented feel of this series. 3 Africa Africa Africa stars. Audiobook. Mystery.

#18 The Red Garden A series of short stories all centered around the town of Blackwell and the descendants of its founders. I always enjoy Alice Hoffman and these stories had tie ins to some of her other stories. 3 Only red things grow in the garden stars. Audiobook. Historical Fiction.

#19 As The Crow Flies Another in the Longmire series. The sheriff witnesses a terrible death and then helps the novice reservation cheif of police find a killer all while planning his daughter's wedding. 4 loving this series stars. Audiobook.

19 books/2312 pages

Current:
Silence Fallen Audiobook. Continuing the Mercy Thopson series.
The Scarlet Letter ebook. More interesting than I remember but the language.
Same Time Next Year ebook. Alternating with chapters of the above to keep things interesting.

“There's other ways to travel."
She was right. He had books, and there was no barrier to the places he could visit in his own mind.”
― Kate Morton, Homecoming

Lea wrote: "Dear Mr. King,

I had watched the movie based on The Green Mile and wasn't sure that I wanted to read the book. The movie was good, but it was so depressing and dark. The book was too,..."

That sums up The Green Mile perfectly Lea. Great King.

I'm going to keep rolling through them I think. They are refreshing breaks between more serious books. Hope you get a chance to get back into them Bill. Happy reading!

Most of my books lately seem to be in the U.S. or in countries I've already read from. I guess it's time I do a little more of that armchair traveling.

Getting back into the Mercy Thompson series now with Silence Fallen

Checking another on off the list As The Crow Flies by Craig Johnson.

In this eighth book in the series Sheriff Longmire witnesses a terrible death and helps the inexperienced reservation Chief of Police track down a killer, all while planning his daughters wedding.

I just love this audiobook series. The writing is amazing and the audio productions enhance the story. The cast of characters is great but the star of course is Sheriff Longmire with his unique outlook on life. These are always enjoyable.

4 spirit guide stars.

Quotable:

“In a perfect cinematic world we would’ve captured the bad guys in spectacular fashion with explosions, car chases, and a parting kiss. She would’ve been played by Ava Gardner, and I would’ve been played by Robert Taylor.
― Craig Johnson, As The Crow Flies

“Stay calm, have courage, and watch for signs.”
― Craig Johnson, As The Crow Flies

Read on Ioana!

LOL I don't think any of us can say no to books

Kristine wrote: "Michelle~that’s great that you are catching up on all your series. My Dad loves the Maisie Dobbs series and has all the books. He keeps telling me I’d like them. So far I have resisted Series reads..."

Maisie Dobbs is a commitment but I have enjoyed the series so far. If your Dad is offering you all the books I don't know how you are resisting. Nothing better than having them available whenever you are in the mood.

Alondra wrote: "Completed: Snow Angels



3.5 Stars

Mood: Meh

Nordic Noir. A brutal murder of a rising star. Then things get very complicated.

This was brutal in m..."

I hate it when a writer comes up with a decent mystery plot but can't write the rest of it. And the racial stuff, not necessary.

Thanks Lillie!

Thanks Martha! It does feel like you are accomplishing something when you check these series reads off your list. Hope you enjoy the next Longmire. You are right each one seems a little better than the last.

Thanks Kristine! Keep reading:)