Josh’s Comments (group member since Jun 17, 2010)

Josh’s comments from the Q&A with Josh Lanyon group.

Karen wrote: "Josh wrote: "...Karen, we started to watch Shogun, and it seems to be beautifully done. I just couldn't take that scene with the baby...."

Yes, impossible to not be very affected. These days we ar..."

I never read the book, but I do remember watching the original series with Richard Chamberlai--and really enjoying it. And this version is so gorgeous and dramatic.

Yes, I seem to have become much, much more sensitive (over-sensitive) to various things that never used to bother me in film or TV. Which is pretty exasperating for the SO, who can pretty much watch any atrocity without blinking.

ON THE OTHER HAND, he tears up during emotional scenes a lot more often than I do.

So there. :-D

Melissa wrote: "I'm watching Tracker as well and am planning to listen to the audiobook. But now I'm scared - is the author known for angsty/dramatic backstories/characters??

I am really enjoying tbe tv show, but..."

Not to worry. The abusive father/tortured past is one of my pet peeves in crime fiction, but a pet peeve is all it is. While I consider it a trite and tired trope, a lot of writers love it, and a lot of readers/viewers seem to enjoy as well. The overall premise of the show is entertaining.

Marge wrote: "Josh wrote: "Also I am bored to death with detectives who have tortured pasts...."

God yes. I'm finding Tracker with Colter Shaw a great new TV show, but when I saw it was a Jeffery Deaver series ..."

Yes! We gave up on Tracker three episodes in.

Hey guys, this is kind of a last minute request, but I'm putting together a bibliography of gay cozy mysteries.

The books must fit the rather strict criteria of an amateur sleuth (not a PI or cop) no on-screen sex, violence, no obscenity, and an mistakably cozy mystery vibe.

Your suggestions are welcome!

Started Silo, which is good but maybe darker than what I'm in the mood for. But I do want to finish it.

Also started--not realizing it was going to be doled out in weekly installments--Manhunt. About the assassination of Lincoln. Or, more exactly, the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Fascinating.

We just finished Black Snow on Acorn, which was dragged out about two episodes too long. Also I am bored to death with detectives who have tortured pasts.

Karen, we started to watch Shogun, and it seems to be beautifully done. I just couldn't take that scene with the baby.

Melissa wrote: "I didn’t get the house. 😔 There were a lot of offers and the one they accepted had NO contigencies. It wasn't meant to be I guess."

I'm sorry, Melissa. That's disappointing, I know. I've been through it too.

Good Lord. It took me a while to post it here, but...


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Byron wrote: "While SotS is a standalone for Josh, I can't help thinking of sequels. I can definitely see Griff involved in a number of investigations as a true crime book writer. So many options: Uncovering an ..."

It's always gratifying when characters really resonate with readers in such a powerful and inspiring way.

Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "True Detective. The SO is enjoying it. I found it offensively grisly, which is disappointing because I love Jodie Foster and was really looking forward to it."

Oh, shoot. Hubby and I ..."

Yes! That's the one. It's so well done.

Melissa wrote: "I started Reacher season 2 but stopped to wait for all the episodes to be available. Now Prime has ads!! Ugh.

I'm watching some classic 90s sitcoms.

I watched a GREAT show called Bodies. I can’t ..."

I was interested in that one!

Antonella wrote: "Yesterday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

In Italy it was particularly felt not only because a woman every 72 hours is killed, usually by husband, boyfrie..."

It's a strange time. To see so many of the rights we took for granted being rolled back in a blatant attempt to shackle and ultimately silence women. I fear it will have to get much worse before it gets better.

Karen wrote: "I'm still digesting our trip to Armenia and stop-over in Paris. This was a "heritage" trip for my husband, his brother, and nephew —organized by their jazz musician cousin's travel agent spouse. We..."

Oh Karen. Talk about being in the middle of history in the making. What an incredible trip, despite the obvious disappointments.

Let's see. We watched Reacher, Season 2. It was...diverting. Predictable, of course, but isn't everything now days? Lots of action. I think the first season was better, but I'd watch another round.

Slough Horses Season 3. Brilliant. Can't wait for--and dreading--the fourth season.

We started Murder at the End of the World, but I wasn't in the mood. I'll give it another shot later.

Monsieur Spade. P-R-E-P-O-S-T-E-R-O-U-S. Absurde!

True Detective. The SO is enjoying it. I found it offensively grisly, which is disappointing because I love Jodie Foster and was really looking forward to it.

Murder and Other Details. So far, so good. Fingers crossed!

And the most exciting thing of all -- one of my very favorite art critics/historians, Waldemar Januszczak, is on a YouTube channel called Perspective https://www.youtube.com/@PerspectiveArts

It's an absolute treasure trove of art documentaries!

Karen wrote: "Loretta wrote: "Josh wrote: "After this year's GRL, I don't plan on doing any more conferences.

With ONE exception:

https://www.rainbowreaderscruise.com/

LB Gregg and I already booked."

I'm boo..."

Hemingway's House. Just sayin'....

Karen wrote: "I listened to the audiobook earlier this month and posted a few notes/short review that I'll share here a bit later this week.

Meanwhile, I'd like to invite anyone who's interested to share your t..."

Well, I was actually loving this weird little book and got about halfway through. Then I came down with Covid and that was that.

And now of course the holidays are long past and reading a Christmas story just doesn't feel right.

Which is especially odd given that one of my current writing projects is a Christmas story.

Anyway, did anyone read this? I thought it was surprisingly creepy.

Mtsnow13 wrote: "It's very discouraging, especially as i thought our 'public' libraries are supposed to be supported by our taxpayer dollars and not be politixal platforms. It’s just a few 'righteous' individuals t..."

Well, that's pretty disheartening.

I do agree with you though about the hard right loonies wishing to get rid of libraries. ALL THOSE ALARMING IDEAS WHERE ANYONE CAN READ THEM!!!!

So many beautiful, moving poems, Antonella.

Karen wrote: "Antonella wrote: "I found out only now that Louise Glück passed away (April 22, 1943–October 13, 2023). She got the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Here her poem taken from the site by Maria Popova..."

Today I noticed the very first line on my forehead. It was fascinating to me. And sort of funny. However, I do think Botox may be in my future. 😉

Antonella wrote: "I found out only now that Louise Glück passed away (April 22, 1943–October 13, 2023). She got the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Here her poem taken from the site by Maria Popova (https://www.them..."

Ouch. That's painful in the best ways.

Averin wrote: "Just re-read entire series. I can’t get the name Rebad Doodie out of my head."

Lord knows where that one came from. I usually snag names from things I'm watching or books on the shelf nearest me. 😆