Ellen’s Comments (group member since Feb 05, 2016)

Ellen’s comments from the Reading the Detectives group.

Tara wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I just finished Dorothy and Jack: The Transforming Friendship of Dorothy L. Sayers and C. S. Lewis by Gina Dalfonzo. Since I am a big fan of both of t..."

It is not a collection of their letters although she quotes from them extensively. Their friendship began when Sayers wrote him a fan letter.

I just finished Dorothy and Jack: The Transforming Friendship of Dorothy L. Sayers and C. S. Lewis by Gina Dalfonzo. Since I am a big fan of both of these authors it made for a fun read. The book is not long either so it was also a fast read.

Sandy wrote: "The Death of an Old Girl series has been on my TBR for quite awhile, and taking up a spot on my Kindle Unlimited borrows. Has anyone read them?"

Yes I enjoy this series a lot. I finished number 13 Troubled Waters in August and have been thinking about going on to the next one soon. I burn myself out on a series if I read one right after the other. I read the first book in the series Death of an Old Girl in 2016.

Judy wrote: "I've just received an email from the CrimeReads website, which has a link to a blog post by Martin Edwards entitled 10 Golden Age Detective Novelists Who Deserve to Be Better Known -..."

The only author from this list that I have read is Henry Wade. I highly recommend him. Many of his titles are on Kindle for a very reasonable price.

I don't have Under Orders and actually don't remember if I have read it. I do have Come to Grief it is the 3rd Sid Halley. It is not one I have reread recently but I must have liked it or I wouldn't have kept it.

I have The Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Four Novels and the Fifty-Six Short Stories Complete. It been a long time since I read through this version. The 2 volumes have the 56 short stories and 4 novels arranged chronologically. Full of fascinating info.

I reread quite a number of Dick Francis titles. Two of my favorites are Rat Race and In the Frame.

I read Murder in the Mill-Raceyesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I agree that her descriptions of setting and scene are great.

Judy wrote: "Ellen wrote: "Just started The Studio Crimeby Ianthe Jerrold. I am enjoying the read so far."

Hope you like it, Ellen. I remember enjoying all the 3 Ianthe Jerrol..."

Both of these authors wrote more than 3 but I would have loved it if Molly Thynne and Cyril Harehad more titles. We are so lucky that technology makes so many of these authors available to us now.

Just started The Studio Crimeby Ianthe Jerrold. I am enjoying the read so far.

Reading the new Charles Todd A Casualty of War.

Gary wrote: "Recently read Snoopy the Master Chef by Charles M. Schulz. This collection deals mostly with Snoopy and his food dish. Re..."

Just read yesterday that Charles Schulz's home in California burned in one of the many wildfires they are having there. His widow still lived there but got out in time.

Reading Suspects Nine the 12th in the Bobby Owens series by E.R. Punshon. I really like this series so I sort of went on a binge and burned myself out and had to quit for awhile. Now that I have had a breather I am enjoying this one a lot.

Just finished the first in a series of only 3 books by Molly ThynneThe Crime at the 'Noah's Ark'. I liked it and plan to read the others. It is wonderful that some of the neglected Golden Age authors are back in print.

Susan wrote: "Books of letters can be very interesting. I am currently reading the incredibly poignant, Letters From A Lost Generation: First World War Letters of Vera Brittain and Four Friends"

A LONG time ago I watched the Masterpiece Theater production of Testament of Youth and later read the book. Vera Brittain's autobiography makes you think about ever complaining about how hard life has treated you. If it was fiction you would say the author has just gone way beyond what was credible in the sorrow department.

Robin wrote: "I read a range of reactions to this book in the reviews. Some were really negative about the protagonists as well as the writing, while others were so complimentary. It sounds as though it would be..."
I agree it would make a good book for discussion and I think I am going to recommend that the monthly book group I belong to give it a try.

Michelle wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I am currently readingThe End of Your Life Book ClubbyWill Schwalbe. I know it's not going to have a happy ending but it is very much a life affirming ..."

Since I enjoyed this one I will certainly have to look for his next title.

Judy wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I have been reading the Bobby Owen mysteries by E. R. Punshon. I am getting ready to start number 11 Comes a Stranger"

How are you finding them, Ellen? I've only read..."

I find Bobby Owens very likable which is always a great plus for me. He is intelligent, hard working and just an all around nice guy.

Marcus wrote: "Looking forward for your impressions about the Bobby Owen series Ellen. I want to try it."
I have enjoyed them all. So far my favorites were #4 Mystery Villa and #5 Death of A Beauty Queen.

I have been reading the Bobby Owen mysteries by E. R. Punshon. I am getting ready to start number 11 Comes a Stranger