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Vida wrote: "Hello Everyone, my name is Vida. I live in San Antonio, Texas. I work at the San Antonio Public Library. So excited to be part of this group!"Hi, Vida! I love San Antonio! I grew up in Texas and love anything about Texas! I am sending my thoughts and prayers to West, Texas, tonight.
I hope you enjoy our group! We are thrilled that you are here with us!
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Wendy wrote: "Hi i'm wendy and I live near Manchester in England. I love reading and have a complete book obsession. Gory horrors are probably my favourite genre but I will ready anything and everything."Wendy, welcome to the group! We are so thrilled to have you in our group. : )
James wrote: "Hi, I'm James Thompson (Jim to friends). I'm an American but considered a Finnish author internationally. I've lived in Helsinki for fifteen years. I've written some others, but only my Inspector V..."Hi, James, and welcome to the group! We are thrilled to have you as a member! What a coincidence! I just bought your book Snow Angels about a week ago. I haven't started it yet, but it was very highly recommended by a friend. The Nordic noir element is quite intriguing to me. I hope you enjoy MCT.
John wrote: "Greetings, everyone. I'm John, and happy to join the group. My reading tastes are somewhat eclectic, but I do enjoy a good thriller or mystery. I have been known to do the odd bit of writing too (b..."Hi, John! Welcome to the group! We are so excited to have you join our group. I hope you enjoy MCT.
Dima wrote: "Hey Everyone... My name is Dima. I'm glad to join this group. It's so fun. I like the subjects discussed here.I like to read detective stories. And I'm a fan of Agatha Christie works. But I would l..."Hi, Dima. Have you looked at Ian Rankin's books?
Connie wrote: "James wrote: "Hi, I'm James Thompson (Jim to friends). I'm an American but considered a Finnish author internationally. I've lived in Helsinki for fifteen years. I've written some others, but only ..."Thanks Connie. I hope you enjoy the book.
Hi Everyone I'm Joanne (45) & very pleased to have joined this group. I read the Martina Cole style of book including thrillers/crime novels. I'm looking forward to finding new authors, meeting new friends & inspiring with my own book shelfs.
Jenni wrote: "Vida wrote: "Hello Everyone, my name is Vida. I live in San Antonio, Texas. I work at the San Antonio Public Library. So excited to be part of this group!"What better career is there for book add..."
Thanks Jenni, I agree there is no better job for us book addicts! It was either work at a library or bookstore for me. Two of my favorite authors that I recommend are Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner. Since I'm new to the group can you tell me how do I send out recommendations to y'all?
Andrea wrote: "Most of our librarians here are AWFUL! I would LOVE to replace them! There's only like 1 or 2 out of over 5 that are sort of nice!"That's so sad, esp. for the children, and young adults who go to the library. You want to be nice and helpful to everyone so that they will come back.
Hi! My name is C. Martin Stepp and I am a new author and a relatively new member on goodreads. I hope it's ok to post links to my novels here. Walking Backwards and Two Thursdays Both books are set in Cincinnati, Ohio where I grew up. I no longer live there, but I thought it would make a great setting for humorous detective fiction.
Welcome to all the newbies! Shew, if you miss an hour or two, you can really miss a bunch!
Dima wrote: "John wrote: "Dima wrote: "Hey Everyone... My name is Dima. I'm glad to join this group. It's so fun. I like the subjects discussed here.I like to read detective stories. And I'm a fan of Agatha Chr..."Ian Rankin is fantastic. You will not be able to stop with just one of his books; at least I couldn't! lol Happy reading!
Joanne wrote: "Hi Everyone I'm Joanne (45) & very pleased to have joined this group. I read the Martina Cole style of book including thrillers/crime novels. I'm looking forward to finding new authors, meeting n..."Joanne, welcome to the group! You will certainly find plenty of friends here to recommend great books. Happy Reading! ; )
C. wrote: "Hi! My name is C. Martin Stepp and I am a new author and a relatively new member on goodreads. I hope it's ok to post links to my novels here. Walking Backwards and Two Thursdays Both books are ..."Martin, welcome to MCT! We are thrilled to have you join our group. Having new reading and writing friends is always exciting. ; )
Connie wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Hi Everyone I'm Joanne (45) & very pleased to have joined this group. I read the Martina Cole style of book including thrillers/crime novels. I'm looking forward to finding new aut..."Thanks Connie I'm looking forward to receive 'Creep' this week.
Jenni wrote: "Hi Joanne, Great to have another Brit here. Welcome to the group."Thanks Jenni.
Jenni wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Hi Joanne, Great to have another Brit here. Welcome to the group."Thanks Jenni."
I read a Martina Cole novel on one of those read-and-pass on things last summer, b..."
I have only read 2 Martina Cole novels but they left me with the feeling that everyone was going to be the same basic story. Not for me really.
Her first book is the best she's from Essex there's a few interviews on you tube. A few books have been turned into TV series for SKY & available on DVD, I like reading a book then watching the film as my impressions are different each time.
Wendy wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Hi Joanne, Great to have another Brit here. Welcome to the group."Thanks Jenni."
I read a Martina Cole novel on one of those read-and-pass on things ..."
Wendy wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Hi Joanne, Great to have another Brit here. Welcome to the group."
Thanks Jenni."
I read a Martina Cole novel on one of those read-and-pass on things ..."
Your right every book is the same basic story which is your favourite author ...
The only American author I have read is Karen Rose I own all her books in hard back. Tried one of Alison Brennan didn't read any more.
Wendy wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Hi Joanne, Great to have another Brit here. Welcome to the group."Thanks Jenni."
I read a Martina Cole novel on one of those read-and-pass on things ..."
Your right it's a similar story line in each book.
Hi my name is Ed. I've just finished the `Nero Wolfe´ series by Rex Stout and loved them! I'm currently reading the `Isaac Bell´series by Clive Cussler. I look forward to reading reviews and receiving suggestions.
Hi Ed. I read all of those Rex Stout books years ago and loved them. May just have to start over with them.
Hi Everyone, Thanks to Goodreads giveaways and my disgust with books to do with an ongoing obsession in the book market with werewolves, blood suckers (vampires) and zombies my favorite genres have expanded to include mysteries,thrillers and crime stories. Among the authors who have captured my attention are Kathy Reichs and James Patterson, but I have also discovered several new authors as well. As a person who likes to write I love a story that keeps me guessing right to the end.
Hello everyone. My name is Mary Thomas and I am a nurse. I am originally from Wales but have lived on Vancouver Island for 12 years. I love mystery/thrillers especially medical or psychological ones. I have just finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and the Magpies by Mark Edwards, both of which I enjoyed. I am currently delving into Lisa Unger but after reading two I need something a bit grittier.I also won't read anything about vampires zombies etc. Although I do like memoirs and the occasional chicklit.
Hi,My name is Jennifer. I am a nurse who reads everything I can get my hands on. But I am in grad school so I am currently at a standstill. But I do listen to audiobooks in the car on the way to work. I also just finished Gone Girl and was blown away.
Gone girl was amazing!!!! I loved that book! I raved over that for a long time. I downloaded the rest of the books Gillian has wrote and can't wait to start reading them :)
Ed wrote: "Hi my name is Ed. I've just finished the `Nero Wolfe´ series by Rex Stout and loved them! I'm currently reading the `Isaac Bell´series by Clive Cussler. I look forward to reading reviews and receiv..."I love Nero Wolfe also Ed :)
Hi everyone!I'm Sarah, a Canadian lawyer and Goodreads author. I am also a longtime crime and thriller reader which I wholly blame on my mother who is addicted to true crime books. My erotic legal thriller, Legal Heat (Samhain Publishing)debuts next week. It is the one thriller my Mom will never read :) Next up on my reading list is...Gone Girl!
Hi everyone, my name is Robin and I live in Hawaii. I joined this group about a month ago. I am finding it a great addition to my cozy mysteries group. I love doing the games on the site. I love all kinds of mysteries, starting with Agatha Christie, and Phyllis Whitney, and onto Sue Grafton, and Diane Mott Davidson, and also M. C. Beaton of the Hamish Macbeth series also.
Hi Robin and Sarah, glad you could join us and welcome.
Hello all. I'm Kelly a stay at home mom in California. I was just invited to this group a couple of days ago. I have been on Goodreads off and on for about 5 years, but have become more active lately. Love all kinds of mysteries from Agatha Christie to true crime (e.g. Ann Rule), to cozy mysteries and thrillers. So, looking forward to getting to know this group!Separate from mysteries, I am also attempting the 1001 Books to Read before you die challenge just to mix it up.
Hi! My name is Delmy, from canada, i am a university student, which doesn't leave much room for reading but schools just about over!
This is my first genre specific group I've joined, I love mysteries and crime novels (fiction, don't like nonfiction) though not exclusively I love horror and the classics, have recently gotten into fantasy (game of thrones) and some science fiction ( though its mostly classic science fiction).
I am very sure I am going to enjoy this group, I will have to explore later on, nice to meet y'all!!! :D
This is my first genre specific group I've joined, I love mysteries and crime novels (fiction, don't like nonfiction) though not exclusively I love horror and the classics, have recently gotten into fantasy (game of thrones) and some science fiction ( though its mostly classic science fiction).
I am very sure I am going to enjoy this group, I will have to explore later on, nice to meet y'all!!! :D
Kelly- I am also going to attempt the 1001 books, that is a monumental task though!! Good luck with yours!!
Delmy =^.^= wrote: "Kelly- I am also going to attempt the 1001 books, that is a monumental task though!! Good luck with yours!!"Thank you! To you as well!
Mary wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Mary Thomas and I am a nurse. I am originally from Wales but have lived on Vancouver Island for 12 years. I love mystery/thrillers especially medical or psychological one..."Hi Mary I live in the UK about an hours drive from Wales, I'm going to have a look at Gillian Flynn's books.
Jenni wrote: "Hi Mary & Jennifer,We have two nurses joining at once. One of my relatives is a theatre nurse and a friend of mine is a psychiatric nurse. A hard and very noble profession. Undoubtedly you wil..."
Hi Jenni it's 3 if you count me I'm a psychiatric nurse.
Hello, I from Nothern California and have loved using Goodreads, especially to keep track of series and what I have read. I am on here sporadically as I teach part time and take care of my family, which can be very busy at times. So when I have a few minutes I read, I mostly read mysteries, especially cozy type. I have grown too old to read much gore and many of the books that are more hardcore, I have trouble reading because I am always amazed at what humans can and will do.However, I do like j.d. Robb books and have read many of the other writers mentioned on here; but I don't have a lot of time to read as much as I would like. I do look forward to exploring more suggestions from this group and following the discussions.
Jenni wrote: "Hi Mary & Jennifer,We have two nurses joining at once. One of my relatives is a theatre nurse and a friend of mine is a psychiatric nurse. A hard and very noble profession. Undoubtedly you wil..."
Thankyou, I am also a Theatre nurse. I am still negotiating my way around Goodreads but am excited to discover new authors. Even though I have been in Canada for 12 years I am still very drawn to British authors but enjoy any good mysteries.
Ed wrote: "Hi my name is Ed. I've just finished the `Nero Wolfe´ series by Rex Stout and loved them! I'm currently reading the `Isaac Bell´series by Clive Cussler. I look forward to reading reviews and receiv..."Hi, Ed, and welcome to the group! You may like the Colin Dexter Inspector Morse novels or the P.D. James Adam Dalgliesh novels. Of course, Nero Wolfe is so perfect few come close. ; )
Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus is a good detective series, too.
Jennifer wrote: "Hi,My name is Jennifer. I am a nurse who reads everything I can get my hands on. But I am in grad school so I am currently at a standstill. But I do listen to audiobooks in the car on the way t..."
Welcome to the group, Jennifer! Nurses are fantastic! We are thrilled to welcome you to our group!
; )
Robin wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Robin and I live in Hawaii. I joined this group about a month ago. I am finding it a great addition to my cozy mysteries group. I love doing the games on the site. I love a..."Robin, we are so excited to formally welcome you to the group! It is grand to have a new reading friend. Welcome aboard! ; )
Lisa wrote: "Hello, I from Nothern California and have loved using Goodreads, especially to keep track of series and what I have read. I am on here sporadically as I teach part time and take care of my family..."Welcome to the group, Lisa! I understand having a busy life and having to find special time to read. I, too, do not read books filled with gore and horrific violence. I don't understand the need for it and don't want it in my head. I like suspense novels and detective procedurals, which you will find here. There are many members like us here! ; ) I am certain you will find plenty of like minded members here who will share recommendations with you.
Welcome again!
Mary wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Mary Thomas and I am a nurse. I am originally from Wales but have lived on Vancouver Island for 12 years. I love mystery/thrillers especially medical or psychological one..."Welome to the group, Mary! Nurses are the best! We are thrilled to have you as a new member of our group! ; )
Delmy =^.^= wrote: "Hi! My name is Delmy, from canada, i am a university student, which doesn't leave much room for reading but schools just about over!This is my first genre specific group I've joined, I love myste..."
Welcome to the group, Delmy! We are thrilled to have you join our group. ; )
Wendy wrote: "Hi Everyone, Thanks to Goodreads giveaways and my disgust with books to do with an ongoing obsession in the book market with werewolves, blood suckers (vampires) and zombies my favorite genres hav..."
Wendy, welcome to MCT! We are so happy to welcome you to our group. ; )
Hi, my name is Karen and I absolutely love to read & I'll read anything, though my faves are mystery, crime & fantasy (found all those genre's in one in
loved it !) Thanks Ashton B for inviting me to join
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Hi, Dima. Welcome to the group. I love Dame Agatha, too! Have you read any of P.D. James's mysteries? Since you love Christie, you will probably love James, too. I love her. : )