Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers discussion
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Apr 10, 2013 12:16PM
Patty, I, too, grew up loving Nancy Drew. : ) Welcome to our group. You'll find lots of great recs here. We are thrilled to have you with us!
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Will, I am so glad you found us! GR will be a great resource for you. You will find many members who will share recommendations with you here in our group. We are thrilled to have you! : ) Happy reading!
Will wrote: "Greetings all. I've been reading like crazy in the last year but didn't know about GR until just a few weeks ago.I greatly enjoy mystery/suspense books written by women (with a few exceptions lik..."
Welcome to MCT Will! You have a great selection of author's there and not just because their females!
Hello everyone! My name is Susan. I love reading a variety of genres, but I especially love mysteries and thrillers, I look forward to discussing books with everyone.
Sandy wrote: "Hi, everyone. My name is Sandy, and I'm a retired high school English teacher from St. Louis, Missouri. I'm an omnivorous reader who especially likes cozy mysteries, psychological thrillers, and ..."Thanks for joining the group! I too, love Picoult! I've got The Storyteller sitting on my shelf just waiting to be read! I've also got Saving Faith on it's way to me now! I can't wait to discuss these with you!
Estelle wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Estelle wrote: "Hi all,My name is Estelle, 22y/o, an undergrad studying in London. I am from Singapore.
When I first started reading, I focus mainly on mystery-thriller, but after..."
Nice!!
Patty wrote: "Greetings from Burlington Vermont! I'm a well aged seller of furniture in a beautiful lakeside city owned by a cat.I've been enjoying reading for over 51 years after I discovered the Cave Twins se..."
It's a pleasure to have you join us Patty! I don't know that we've got anyone from Vermont yet! I wish that I had such a love of reading when I was little, that why I always try to push reading with my kids! Nobody bothered with me, and I regret that now!
Roland wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm from Oklahoma!I joined Goodreads about a few days ago, originally as a way to market a new mystery book I'm publishing ("Halls of Ivy"), but what really got me to stay was all th..."
Thanks for jumping in and join us Roland! Another way you can find great books is by checking other member's bookshelves! I certainly hope that you find some great new reads, as I am sure that you will!
Mary wrote: "Hi! I joined a couple of weeks ago but am only just now introducing myself. I'm Mary, I live in southern Va on a 24 acre "farm" with my husband, 12 cats, 3 dogs, 2 horses, and there are 2 goats aro..."Welcome Mary! What I wouldn't give for a 24 acre farm and horses! I'd have as many as I could and would probably never come in (which is completely the opposite of what I am now!)
Your readings interests sound great, so I'm going to have to check some of your lists out!
Patty wrote: "Greetings from Burlington Vermont! I'm a well aged seller of furniture in a beautiful lakeside city owned by a cat.I've been enjoying reading for over 51 years after I discovered the Cave Twins se..."
Hi Patty- You're way up there. Though I'm not a true Vermonter by present residence, my ancestral claim to the Green Mountains State comes to me via Bennington. Battle of Bennington, 10th Vermont Vol, a street named after my great X2 grand pa... and all that. Glad that you joined us
Susan wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Susan. I love reading a variety of genres, but I especially love mysteries and thrillers, I look forward to discussing books with everyone."Welcome to MCT, Susan! You will certainly find plenty of recommended mysteries and thrillers in this group. We are excited to have a new reading friend and look forward to getting to know you better. ; )
Thank you for inviting me to this group! I'm looking forward to getting involved as soon as finals wind down this month! :) I love books of all genres but mysteries and thrillers are some of my favorites to get into, especially during summers when I'm all about quicker reads that will keep me up all night.
I live in NJ and am a law student by night and mental health counselor even later at night (yay overnight shifts) so I get lots of reading done when I need to procrastinate at school or get through certain hours at the job.
I've been on Goodreads a few years now and have become more active as of late since deactivating my facebook. I'm interested in meeting other readers and book lovers since there always seems to be a dearth of those in my "real life".
I'm currently reading The Interestings and A Game of Thrones. :)
Hello;My name is David. I live in southern Spain where I teach English. I like most books, though I do tend to lean heavily towards thriller and mystery novels - so much so, I wrote one.
I look forward to reading your discussions and, whenever time allows, I shall attempt to contribute! : D
HiMy name is Lisa. I am an American born in Ct, but currently living in London,Uk.
I have been married to an Englishman named Brian for the last 14 years.
I have worked at my current job for the last 29 years in a well known UK retaillers.
I love reading. I started out reading murder mysteries and thrillers but then discovered 50 Shades and that opened up a whole new genre for me. Reading along with watching tv is my way of relaxing. I have also been fortunate to see a lot of the world.
Jenni wrote: You haven't got a blurb on your book Halls of Ivy Roland. Most of us make up our minds from the burbs. So I suggest you put up a nice blurb to hook us in. :^)"Thanks! I just got promoted to author status yesterday, so I haven't had a chance to edit the book page. That's my plan for today.
Hello to Susan Estelle Patty Roland Mary Nina and David Im sorry if this welcome is a bit late but I have been catching up in the garden veg plot Id like wish you the warmest of welcomes To this group
Andrea wrote: Thanks for jumping in and join us Roland! Another way you can find great books is by checking other member's bookshelves! I certainly hope that you find some great new reads, as I am sure that you will! "Let's try this again. (I replied to the wrong post before)
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll do that!
Jenni wrote: "Hi David, Nice warm place to live I reckon, though spring is making a budding appearance here in England too. What is the weather like there? Were you born in Spain? We like English teachers b..."Hi, Jenny;
Thanks!
The weather is slightly hazy, but really warm today, so we went to the beach earlier. No, no - I was born in Brussels, though moved here soon after; then we went to the U.K. and now I'm back, lol.
Well, I hope not to disappoint, lol. Let's start with a classic favourite - Sherlock Holmes. : )
Nina wrote: "Thank you for inviting me to this group! I'm looking forward to getting involved as soon as finals wind down this month! :) I love books of all genres but mysteries and thrillers are some of my f..."
Welcome to our group Nina! I'm sure you'll find wonderful people here to chat about books! You're job sounds quite interesting but anything with crime and the mind intriques me!
David wrote: "Hello;My name is David. I live in southern Spain where I teach English. I like most books, though I do tend to lean heavily towards thriller and mystery novels - so much so, I wrote one.
I loo..."
Welcome David! I would soooo love to travel to Spain at some point in my life!
We seem to have quite a lot of English teachers in here...I better straighten up!
Jenni wrote: "Sure, let's. And do try our group reads at the top of the page. We have a John le Carre classic coming up next month which I think you will like. I'm actually about to give out ebooks versions ..."Sounds excellent. Alas, I've already got the complete works, but that's a fantastic thing to do : D
Martin wrote: "Hi my name is Martin, I'm from Belfast and I am an avid reader."Welcome to the group Martin! If you need any help at all, just let one of us know!
Lisa wrote: "HiMy name is Lisa. I am an American born in Ct, but currently living in London,Uk.
I have been married to an Englishman named Brian for the last 14 years.
I have worked at my current job for the l..."
Thanks for joining us Lisa! I prefer to read the same!
Nina wrote: "Thank you for inviting me to this group! I'm looking forward to getting involved as soon as finals wind down this month! :) I love books of all genres but mysteries and thrillers are some of my f..."
Hi, Nina! Welcome to MCT! We are so glad to have you with us. You sound like a very busy girl. I am happy that you have time to read for pleasure. Looking forward to getting to know you better. ; )
Jenni wrote: "Hi David, Nice warm place to live I reckon, though spring is making a budding appearance here in England too. What is the weather like there? Were you born in Spain? We like English teachers b..."Welcome to the group, David! Spain is a beautiful country; I know you are enjoying working in such a lovely place. We are thrilled to have you join our group! ; )
Lisa wrote: "HiMy name is Lisa. I am an American born in Ct, but currently living in London,Uk.
I have been married to an Englishman named Brian for the last 14 years.
I have worked at my current job for the l..."
Welcome to the group, Lisa! We are thrilled to have you join the group. You will find lots of great recommendations from our members. Looking forward to getting to know you better! ; )
David wrote: "Hello;My name is David. I live in southern Spain where I teach English. I like most books, though I do tend to lean heavily towards thriller and mystery novels - so much so, I wrote one.
I loo..."
Hi -Being once a teacher myself, it must be great working in Spain. At least you don't have to drive in snow in the early morning hours for your fist class of the day.
Jenni wrote: "Nina wrote: "I'm currently reading The Interestings and A Game of Thrones. :) ..."Nice blurb on The Interestings. It's more like general fiction, right? I love literary and general fiction too...."
Yeah I purchased it without knowing too much about it since I didn't want reviews to sway my opinion on it. It started off seemingly like a coming of age story but very quickly veered into general fiction/drama. But the prose is really nice and easy to read.
I'm looking forward to the end of exams so I can devour books each month with you guys! Like I said, summer is my favorite time for mysteries/thrillers and I've already marked a few browsing through this group's shelf that look interesting.
Hey all, glad to be a member of the gang. I love to read, write reviews on what I read, and write some books. Actually I'd write more books if I didn't read so much. Denniger
Denniger, we are glad to welcome you to the group. I know you will find lots of great recommendations for mysteries and thrillers here. Welcome aboard! ; )
Hello EveryoneI am new to Goodreads and am looking forward to getting involved.
I love crime thrillers, particularly Colin Dexter and Mark Billingham. Lynda La Plante too but Mark Billingham is probably my first choice. I try to save his for my holidays but I have read them all now! I will add them to my bookshelf and review them (without plot spoiling!).
I also enjoy writing and have recently published my first crime novel. When I am not doing that (and working in my day job), I am fishing, playing golf and walking my dogs.
Regards to all,
Damien
Hi DennigerThanks!
My book is called As The Crow Flies. It was published 9.4.13 and is live on the Kindle, paperback follows next week.
Damien
Ok Mr D Ive bought your book on kindle & will post a review when I've read it. Great cover looking fwd to reading Denniger
Denniger wrote: "Ok Mr D Ive bought your book on kindle & will post a review when I've read it. Great cover looking fwd to reading Denniger"
Crikey, Denniger, thanks!
VickiLee wrote: "Greetings from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. I have lived my life as a compulsive reader of almost anything I can get my hands on. I do have a strong affection for mysteries and thrillers - th..."Jenni wrote: "Sounds painfull, and glad it is mending."
Hi, my name is Laurel, and I am new to the group. I just noticed Saskatoon, and had to read on! Another Canuck! I live about 40 miles east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I am a retired elementary school teacher and life long reader. I love mysteries, historical fiction, and nonfiction relation to US and British history, Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt, too. Also fiction relating to the last two. Looking forward to getting to know you and everybody in the group. I am sure I will learn about lots of new books to add to my TBR list.
Hi, Jenny! Canuck applies to anyone who is Canadian. I love both fiction and nonfiction about the court of Henry VIII. I ordered the first chapter of Mantel's book on my IPad, read it and found it extremely confusing. Plus, like you I want the past tense. I am glad I only ordered the sample. Speaking of Henry VIII, a few years ago, I ordered a beautiful counted cross stitch kit of Henry, with all of his queens in their beautiful court gowns, all gathered around him, from England. Couldn't buy it here. Anyway, I have not started it yet, since I cannot figure out how to do cross stitch, knitting, scrapbooking, and reading, all at the same time. Since I joined Goodreads in Jan., I have not got much done, other than read, and add even more books to my list. And soon, it will be time to get busy in our large garden.
We had snow here today!
Thanks for the welcome. Look forward to talking to you and others really soon, and finding lots of great new books.
Laurel wrote: "VickiLee wrote: "Greetings from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. I have lived my life as a compulsive reader of almost anything I can get my hands on. I do have a strong affection for mysteries a..."Welcome aboard. We're an interesting group. Glad to have you. I am also a mystery-American Civil War- history buff. You'll fit right in.
Jack wrote: "Laurel wrote: "VickiLee wrote: "Greetings from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. I have lived my life as a compulsive reader of almost anything I can get my hands on. I do have a strong affection ..."Thanks, Jack. Looking forward to chatting and lots of great reads!
Terry wrote: "Hi! I am a 61 year old, mystery (not exclusively but primarily) reader from Southwestern Ontario,Canada. My favourites are John Sandford and, may he rest in peace, Robert Parker (Spenser). I "disco..."Yes, not every mystery story has to be about Vampires, even though it seems like it sometimes And welcome aboard..
Jack wrote: "Terry wrote: "Hi! I am a 61 year old, mystery (not exclusively but primarily) reader from Southwestern Ontario,Canada. My favourites are John Sandford and, may he rest in peace, Robert Parker (Spen..."Hi, Terry, from another Canuck!
Jack wrote: "David wrote: "Hello;My name is David. I live in southern Spain where I teach English. I like most books, though I do tend to lean heavily towards thriller and mystery novels - so much so, I wrot..."
Hi, Jack;
Tell me about it - I really don't miss the weather out there, lol.
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