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[Linda]

Hi Autumn, welcome.

[Patrick]

Hello Autumn welcome to the group have a lovely time here

[Susan]

Hi all, I'm Sue and I love reading. My fav genre is Mystery/thriller. I don't like romance books. I have been married for 12 awesome years, I have three kids, Floyd who is 15, Gwen is 11 and Destinee will be 7 next month. I work at HeadStart as a Family Advocate and bus driver. I deal with the families while my teacher deals with the kids, it's a preschool. I love reading like I mentioned, knitting, crocheting, puzzles, living on a farm and so much more. I have two dogs that are like kids too, Pebbles and Dodo. I live in Ohio. I'm glad to be in a group that has my types of books.

[Mindy]

I've missed so many new people in the last couple of days (it's been a rough week and I'm doing much better) but welcome to Susan, Autumn, Marcia, Barb, Caroline, Felicia, Sian, Cinette, Cindy, and Kelly! I think that's everyone I missed. If not, I'm sorry!!

Also, Barbara, I have to order most of yours since my library only carries Suspicion but I'll be picking it up tomorrow to read (hopefully this week if I have enough time)! I'll post a review for you once I do, of course. Usually I just give books stars and put them on whatever list of mine that I feel they fit into but I will make sure to write out a full review :)

Once again, welcome to all of the new people! Check out the boards and get involved - you've definitely joined a great group! Happy Reading!

[Kay]

Hi, I'm Kay. My whole family are readers, mysteries & thrillers are my favorite genres but my reading tastes are pretty eclectic. Very fond of biographies and nonfiction also.
I also live in Texas, in what are called the mid-cities between Dallas and Fort Worth. I was an army brat so originally I was from all over but grew up in northwest Arkansas, a very lovely area.
Currently working in healthcare. My favorite author, for now, is David Baldacci. I love his "Camel Club" series.

[Mindy]

Welcome to the group Kay! We're glad to have you.

[niki]

Hi Everyone, My name is Niki and I live in North Carolina. I am married with two kids and love to read mysteries and thrillers. But my main passion is legal thrillers. I am always looking for new authors. Anyways, my favorite authors for mystery/thriller type books are James Patteron, Brian Haig, Lisa Scottoline, Janet Evanovich, Mary Higgins Clark, Patricia Cornwell, Tess Gerritsen. I look forward to reading with you all.

[Barbara]

Mindy wrote: "I've missed so many new people in the last couple of days (it's been a rough week and I'm doing much better) but welcome to Susan, Autumn, Marcia, Barb, Caroline, Felicia, Sian, Cinette, Cindy, and..."

Thanks, Mindy, I'll look forward to that.

[Linda]

Welcome Kay and Niki.

[niki]

Linda wrote: "Welcome Kay and Niki."

Thanks for the welcome Linda. :)

[Autumn]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! I am excited about this group since I have read or want to read all the books you have voted for in the past months.

[K]

Hi - look forward to discovering new authors & books. I read a lot of mystery and espionage books but my most favourite is the queen of mystery - Agatha Christie!

[David]

Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Denis Lehane, and Robert Crais, are my favorite living MCT authors right now.
Although not really an MCT novel, "Devil in the White City" is a "true crime" work of historical narrative that reads like a fiction thriller. i highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys the MCT genre...

[Deb]

Welcome to all the new members! I've been holed up reading the past few days due to the wonderful Nor'easter/blizzard that hit New England this weekend. Now it's blinding fog and black ice.....

Deb from CT

[L.G.]

Hi everyone. My name's LG I'm from Missouri and I love mysteries. I enjoy Jonathan Kellerman. James Patterson I loved, until everyone else did, now I can't hardly read him (I'm contrary, I know.)

My favorites though, are Elizabeth Peters and Elmore Leonard, because the characters are just so much fun.

[niki]

Deb wrote: "Welcome to all the new members! I've been holed up reading the past few days due to the wonderful Nor'easter/blizzard that hit New England this weekend. Now it's blinding fog and black ice.....

D..."

Hi Deb, Thanks for the welcome. I love curling up on our couch or snuggling in the bed with a book and the last blanket my grandma was able to mae before cataracts took her sight.

Do you mind if I add you as friend?

[Autumn]

Welcome, everyone to the group! I look forward to all of your suggestions!

[Angela]

Welcome everyone :) I am looking for some book recommendations so feel free to recommend please & thank you :))

[Linda]

Welcome Angela.

[niki]

Welcome Angela!

[Autumn]

Welcome to the group, Angela!

[Angela]

Thank you very much Jenny, I read all genres mostly just not in sci fi or paranormal

[Cilla]

Hi, I'm Cilla McCain. I'm a multi-genre author, but I tend to focus on mysteries and true-crime, and I have a special craving for southern gothic. I'm hoping to improve my craft by learning what readers such as yourself like, love or hate in a book. I hope we can share ideas! www.authorcillamccain.com

[David]

Hi, I'm Dave and live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I primarily read crime fiction/mysteries, but enjoy biographies, histories and the occasional business, comedy or current events book.

My favorite authors are Michael Connelly, James Lee Burke, Tony Hillerman, Ellis Peters, Laura Lippman (standalones), John Sandford and many more. More recent favorites are Reed Farrell Coleman, Timothy Hallinan and Ace Atkins.

For nine years I reviewed audio books for Mystery News (www.blackravenpress.com), a bimonthly subscription mystery newspaper that ceased publication in 2009, and just recently I started writing mystery reviews for Deadly Pleasures (www.deadlypleasures.com).

I lead a face-to-face mystery discussion group called Mystery Talks that meets monthly in Stevensville, MD at the library.

I'm on the national board of Bouchercon (www.bouchercon.info), the World Mystery Conference held annually in a different city each year.

I'm looking forward to exchanging ideas with everyone and sharing our love of mystery fiction, etc.

[Aki]

Hi Dave and welcome! I'm currently on a Richard Stark kick, finished my third book and ready for more. I think I have 21 more to go.

[Jen]

Hi everyone. I'm Jennifer. I read a bit of everything, but I prefer dark and suspenseful books. I look forward to finding some good recommendations here.

[Autumn]

Hi, Cilla, Dave and Jennifer! Welcome to the group. Jennifer you are a girl after my own heart. I love dark, gritty, grisly books.

[David]

Autumn wrote: "... I love dark, gritty, grisly books."

Autumn, have you read Denise Mina, Val McDermid, Minette Walters or Andrew Vachss? Very dark and gritty, and sometimes grisly.

[Autumn]

I loved Val McDermid, have not read the others. Have you read Karin Slaughter? She is amazing. I also love that her books revolve around Alabama and Georgia.

[David]

Aki wrote: "Hi Dave and welcome! I'm currently on a Richard Stark kick, finished my third book and ready for more. I think I have 21 more to go."

Hi Aki,
Yes, you have a lot of good reading ahead of you. Have you read any other of Donald Westlake's books? He wrote over a hundred under different names.
Dave

[David]

Autumn wrote: "I loved Val McDermid, have not read the others. Have you read Karin Slaughter? She is amazing. I also love that her books revolve around Alabama and Georgia."

I read Blindsighted last year to prepare for a panel I moderated. Karin Slaughter was a real treat and although a little shy, was very funny and a great panelist.

[Linda]

Wecome to the group Cilla, Jennifer, and Dave. I hope you will hve lots of fun here.

[Ava Catherine]

Welcome to the group Cilla, Jennifer, and Dave. We are thrilled to have you with us. ; )

[Ava Catherine]

David wrote: "Autumn wrote: "... I love dark, gritty, grisly books."

Autumn, have you read Denise Mina, Val McDermid, Minette Walters or Andrew Vachss? Very dark and gritty, and sometimes grisly."

Hi, Minette Walters is a fantastic author! I have been hooked on her for a long time. I saw "The Sculptress" on PBS Mystery and had to read it. Of course, then I had to read her other books. You know how that goes. lol

[Lisa]

Hi I'm Lisa. I'm 36 yrs old. A mother of a 20yr old daughter. I'm currently spending my days watching my nephew until inspiration strikes. I'm a lover of all books but have a soft spot for mystery/thrillers.

[Patrick]

Hello Lisa welcome to this group its great to have you join us

[Autumn]

Hi, Lisa! Welcome to the group!

[Linda]

Hi Lisa, great to have you with us, welcome to the group.

[Crystal]

Hi there, I am a 32 year old, lifetime avid reader from the beaches of sunny Florida who enjoys reading all genres but most especially anything full of mystery and suspense. Last night I began reading The Ruining by Anna Collomore which I cannot put down. I also really enjoy True Crime and Science Fiction. I am married, a full time student and 3 months pregnant with my first child. I look forward to all the wonderful recommendations and reviews from this group!

[Patrick]

Welcome to the group Crystal

[Don]

I'm excited to join the group. Actually new to the online group thing, so I will learn as I go. Thanks for having me.

[Patrick]

Welcome Don im sure you will enjoy this group lots of us are recent members and still finding our way around

[Lisa]

thank you everyone for the welcomes. this is my first online group.

[Jonetta]

Hi, I'm Jonetta and I've been loving this genre since my Nancy Drew days. My list of authors is too long to bore you with but I'm always open to try new ones. About the only sub genre that I've not warmed up to is cozy mysteries (not dark enough, I guess:)). Otherwise, I'm up for a good whodunit while being scared out of my pants.

Looking forward to book discussions and finding new titles/authors to read.

[Autumn]

Hi, Crystal, Don and Jonetta! Welcome to the group!

Jonetta, have you read The Snowman? That one scared me pretty good!

Don, you will love the online book club; it is addictive.

[Jonetta]

No, I haven't but will check it out.

[Linda]

Welcome to the group new comers.

[Laurie]

Welcome to all the new members. I haven't been here that long myself but I have already found so many books I want to read.I'm sure you will all find new books and authors to read!

[Leon]

Hi
Just learned about Goodreads from the New York Times, so I'm probably one of many new members today.

I read history, science, mysteries, and some YA to keep up with my kids. Currently reading Camilla Lackberg's book, The Ice Princess.

Thanks to the group.

[Jonetta]

Thanks all for the warm welcomes!