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Eugenia wrote: "Hello there, everyone! I'm from the British Virgin Islands where I grew up reading the Bobsey Twins and Fab Five (among other books) then graduated to Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Mysteries and t..."Hi Eugenia. That is a really old name, its nice to see it back, a very sincere welcome to the group. We look forward to getting to know you.
Barbara wrote: "Hi, I'm Barb, live primarily in Michigan. I tend to read Michael Connelly, Nevada Barr, but I am open to suggestion. I enjoy many types of books."Hi, Barb! Welcome to the group! ; )
Eugenia wrote: "Hello there, everyone! I'm from the British Virgin Islands where I grew up reading the Bobsey Twins and Fab Five (among other books) then graduated to Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Mysteries and t..."Hi, Eugenia! Love the Virgin Islands! : ) One of my favorite vacation spots.
Welcome to our group!
Hi, guys - I'm so new it's ridiculous. I love this genre. I read it (love Alan Furst, Hammett, Chandler, Tom Rob Smith, and so many more). Love to write it (my first thriller comes out later in the year). And I love to chat about it. I've also lived it. Not kidding. I come from the ultimate Cold War family - daring escapes, backyard firing squads, communist snitches, bowlfuls of goulash, gargoyles, gray skies and bone-chilling cold. I love the stories I grew up hearing at my dinner table. I love black and white films and photos. I love the smell of whiskey and cigarette smoke on a man. And a tailored suit. I love rich, world-weary laughter, and a home with scratches on the wood floors and books piled up all over the place. Strong tea is good. Strong coffee is better. A strong man is the best. An old map of the world pinned to the wall – and two tickets to Buenos Aires in the top drawer – just in case.
And that's why I'm hear and I want to get to know you good people :)
Cheers and have a great weekend,
Vic
Welcome Victoria!!! So happy to have you! I think you may have found yourself a home here and that you'll love it and all the great discussions and books!
Hi Victoria, welcome to the group, I think you'll be happy here with us. The best of luck with your book.
Hi all. I love reading books by Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Robert Crais, James Swain, Brad Parks, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, John Grisham, Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, Janet Evanovich, and many more.
Welcome Tay! You should fit in nicely! It's our pleasure to have you join us!
Hi Tay, a very warm welcome to you, please enjoy the group.
Jenni wrote: "Your favourite is very exciting. I think you will have a lot to add to our discussions. I don't agree about the whiskey or cigarettes though, LOL. You sound like a lot of run. Welcome."Thanks, Jenni! Great to meet you. Not too many people still like cigarettes :) But whiskey's making a comeback!
Andrea wrote: "Welcome Victoria!!! So happy to have you! I think you may have found yourself a home here and that you'll love it and all the great discussions and books!"I think you're right, Andrea. Thanks for the warm welcome! What are you reading?
Linda wrote: "Hi Victoria, welcome to the group, I think you'll be happy here with us. The best of luck with your book."Thanks Linda! And don't worry - when my book comes out, I won't spam any of you with promos :) I'm here to have fun.
Tay wrote: "Hi all. I love reading books by Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Robert Crais, James Swain, Brad Parks, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, John Grisham, Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, Janet Evanovich, and many more."Welcome, Tay! Love, love, love Daniel Silva.
Welcome, Tay, Victoria, Eugenia and Barb! I LOVED Nancy Drew! I think you are all going to like our group.
Autumn wrote: "Welcome, Tay, Victoria, Eugenia and Barb! I LOVED Nancy Drew! I think you are all going to like our group."Thanks, Autumn!
Victoria wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Welcome Victoria!!! So happy to have you! I think you may have found yourself a home here and that you'll love it and all the great discussions and books!"I think you're right, A..."
I'm listening to Dark Places on audio, starting out A Monster Calls on Kindle and The Snow Child in hardback!! Yourself?
I just finished Death and Transfiguration by Gerald Elias and The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas. Both quite good. I couldn't put down Midwife's Tale and I wasn't sure it was my cup of tea.
Welcome Roxy - and I hear you about not having time to read. I've got three little ones myself. Phew! Look at the post above for my reading recommendations. What authors you like?
Neh - you're just a mother. I know the feeling. Start with London Boulevard. It's a great, contemporary noir and quick read.
Roxy wrote: "Thanks you :) I'm not so sure. I'm telling you... I'm out of touch with EVERYTHING! Hahaa I mean, I like the veteran thriller/suspense authors Stephen King and Dean Koontz. I used to read Lurlene M..."Welcome, Roxy! Words cannot express how much I love(d) Lurlene McDaniels. Sigh.
Right now I am reading It, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever and Empty Promises and Other True Cases.
Roxy...welcome to the group!I was right there with you...I loved Lurlene McDaniels in high school! Don't Die My Love was my favorite!
Hi Everyone. I just retired so I'm now able to read more of all those accumulated books that I've purchased through the years that have been sitting on my bookshelf just waiting for this period in my life. Some of my favorite authors include: Follett, Connelly, Demille, Grippando, Meltzer & Stephen White. My tuxedo cat, Porter, is now especially happy sitting in my lap while I read.
Hello everyone!! My name is Kristina. I am a 33 year old, mother of 2 small children. I am a Geriatric Social Worker during the day and read books to relax at night. I would like to thank Jenni for the invitation. Looks like I am going to be reading a lot of great books in my future...
Roxy wrote: "By Ken Bruen?It looks really interesting, thanks!"
Yup, Ken Bruen. I think you'll like it.
Julie wrote: "Hi Everyone. I just retired so I'm now able to read more of all those accumulated books that I've purchased through the years that have been sitting on my bookshelf just waiting for this period in..."Welcome, Julie - put Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith on your list if you haven't already. Come back to me for more after that :)
Kristina wrote: "Hello everyone!! My name is Kristina. I am a 33 year old, mother of 2 small children. I am a Geriatric Social Worker during the day and read books to relax at night. I would like to thank Jenni for..."Welcome Kristina - start with The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas. Couldn't put it down.
Hi Victoria, I will definitely add Child 44. Thanks for the recommendation.
Victoria wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi Everyone. I just retired so I'm now able to read more of all those accumulated books that I've purchased through the years that have been sitting on my bookshelf just waiting for ..."Child 44 has been on my TBR for some time.
I haven't hear of The Midwife's Tale. I will have to check it out. It must be good if there are 8 people on the waiting list at my local library.
Kristina wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi Everyone. I just retired so I'm now able to read more of all those accumulated books that I've purchased through the years that have been sitting on my bookshelf ..."It is good. You'll love it.
Hi and welcome who just joined the group.
Welcome to the group Julie! Make yourself at home and jump right into all of the different discussions! Also nominations are still open through tomorrow for our May read!
Glad to have you join the group Kristina! You certainly will find a log TBR's here! Enjoy your time with us!
Andrea wrote: "Welcome to the group Julie! Make yourself at home and jump right into all of the different discussions! Also nominations are still open through tomorrow for our May read!"Thanks Andrea
Hi! Joined group via invite from Ashton. My reading tastes are pretty eclectic, but always enjoy a good mystery/thriller. In this realm, my favorite authors read would be John Grisham, Harlan Coben and Lee Child's Jack Reacher series. Grew up enjoying Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark. I live in Orlando, Florida and work from home for a cruise travel agency. I enjoy reading, movies, TV, tennis, and musical theater. Have not joined any group reading discussions yet but been a member of GoodReads for several years.
Welcome to all of our new friends this week! I love seeing all of the new faces and excitement about the group.
Jenni wrote: "I've added The Midwife's Tale to my to-read list."You won't be disappointed - and the author, Sam Thomas, is such a nice guy. I love supporting good people.
Ryan wrote: "Hi! Joined group via invite from Ashton. My reading tastes are pretty eclectic, but always enjoy a good mystery/thriller. In this realm, my favorite authors read would be John Grisham, Harlan Coben..."Welcome, Ryan. I have more family than fingers in Florida :)
I am a Bangkok based PI and have recently published my first detective fiction 'Bangkok Rules' and am learning my way around Goodreads. This looks like my kind of group. Hello to all of you.
Hello Harlan welcome to the group Im sure you will be right at home here
Welcome Harlan! Good to have you here!
Ryan, welcome to the group! : )
Kristina, we are thrilled to have you here at MCT! : )
Julie, being retired and having more time for reading is great! Welcome to the group! : )
Connie wrote: "Julie, being retired and having more time for reading is great! Welcome to the group! : )"Thanks Connie for the welcome.
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Wow, those sound great. Put me on the tickle list.
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