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Joined a month back. Just activated myself here. (Nerd talk) :)
Hi, my name is Michelle and I totally forgot to introduce myself before I started posting in some of the discussions already!I love mystery and crime novels and hope to get some great new ideas for books to read from being a part of this group.
Hi, I'm Jenny, 33 years old, from Karlstad, Sweden. I live with my boyfriend Tobbe, our baby daughter Lily and our cat Flagman. I absolute love to read books and especially crime and suspense novels. There are several successful Swedish crime authors and I have read a few. However, I definitely prefer American and English writers. My favorite in this genre are J. Deaver, M. Connelly, P. Cornwell, P. Robinson, D. Lehane, A. Christie and J. Patterson.
I look forward to getting to know you and your recommendations!
Jac wrote: "Paras wrote: "Joined a month back. Just activated myself here. (Nerd talk) :)"Haha. Welcome to the group. Hope you will join the threads so that we can find out about the ways of life all aroun..."
I hope so too. Still getting around the group :)
My name is Walter and I am originally from Los Angeles. I am now living in the suburbs of Chicago and often read LA-based crime fiction (Connelly, Crais, Mosley) when I get homesick. I also appreciate; Block, Sandford, Eisler, and Dorsey to name a few.By joining this group, I hope to discover new authors and expand my world of crime fiction characters.
Hi everyone! I'm Zakirrah (say my name as Zakra- dont even ask why there are extra letters in it!)I'm 19yrs old from England..I'm addicted to books,tea and art..i love painting, drawing, sewing knitting the list is endless! i'd love to make new friends on here so add me if you'd like :)
Hi, I joined this group today since I love reading mysteries. I read lots of series including Ian Rankin, C.J. Box, the Maisie Dobbs books, Peter Robinson, Robert Crais, C.J. Sansom and more. I recently discovered Rhys Bowen's Her Royal Spyness and recommend it.I wrote 2 books, "Scrapbook of Motherhood Firsts" and "Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts" and these are NOT mysteries ha ha.
Nice to meet y'all.
Hi everyone! I'm Gabby, after finishing my a level exams i have recently gotten into reading a new crime/mystery/thriller every week. Love it and so joined this site and this group. Recently read Gone Girl and now trying to catch up with Sharp Objects, ready for the discussion July 1st. Still waiting for delivery of book though! :(
Welcome Walter, Zakirreh, Terra, Gabrielle, and everyone else that joined the group this weekend.
Hi all! My name is Nikki. I'm a writer, therapist, yoga teacher, and bellydancer in Chicago IL. I love to cook, read, watch movies, and hang out with my boyfriend. Book-wise, I love: J.A. Konrath, George R.R. Martin, M. John Harrison, Jeanette Winterson, Steven Brust, China Mieville, and Neil Gaiman. As you can see, I lean heavily towards fantasy! However, I love the TV show Criminal Minds, and Konrath is a huge influence on me. I would dearly love recommendations for other compelling suspenseful reads, esp involving serial killers. When I read the 3rd book in Konrath's Jack Daniels series, I was exclaiming out loud! I actually hid my eyes and peeked out through my fingers while I read, :) I'm very excited about this group so I can fatten up my bookshelf.
I am Shelbey, and although my schedule is packed the first few months of school, I will always make room for a good mystery read! Somehow - and this may seem odd, contradictory and/or hard to believe - but mysteries take me away from the petty high school drama going on around me. I suppose that's why I became interested in this genre in the first place. I've always been mature for my age, and I partially have mystery novels to thank. With the usual adult issues and danger, I believe I've found my little niche in the reading world; nothing can take me away faster than a comfy couch, a blanket, and a good mystery novel!You could say I'm addicted to mystery because of the adrenaline rush. Seeing as I love the art of performing, my mind is always looking for a way to get that nervous rush that kicks in when someone is faced with the unknown. For some strange reason, I love it when my hands are shaking and my knees are knocking together, when my breathing becomes shallow and my whole body trembles like a leaf. The instant high of it all just captivates me, and I'm always looking for the next thrill I can get! Hopefully this group could provide this next thrill for me!
Welcome to MCT, Shelbey! Glad to hear that you love a good mystery.
Welcome to MCT, Nikki! We are thrilled to have you aboard.
Wow, so many great people joining the group! Glad to meet you all and welcome! I look forward to getting to know you :)
I will add my voice to the chorus and say "Welcome Nikki and Shelbey."
Hahaha I must thank you heavily for spelling my name right! Kudos! No one else does! :P
Hello All,I'm brand new to the group. I write crime/suspense fiction. My two novels, Dark as Night, and Killer's Coda, were released in March. So obviously I'm a big fan of the genre.
My favorite authors in the genre are Elmore Leonard, James Ellroy, David Goodis, Raymond Chandler, and Jim Thompson. I also appreciate some of the more contemporary guys like Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos.
Looking forward to the group's discussions. And if you're so inclined, please check out my books. I'd love to get your feedback on them.
Thanks,
Mark
Hi folks. My name is Ruth and I'm a newbie. I love reading. I actually got in trouble as a kid for reading too much. Anyway, my favorite genre is mystery. I especially like British mysteries, right now my favorite author is Kate Ellis, although I like Deborah Crombie and Elizabeth George as well.I've also read most of Clive Cussler's books. I'm excited to see what other people are reading and suggest.
Hi to all the newbies.Paras, aren't you part of the Around the World in 52 Books group?
Welcome to all the newbies who joined the group this weekend. I hope everyone had a great first weekend of summer, or winter if you are below the equator.
Hi I am Lisa from Palmetto Florida. I have been on Goodreads for a while and this is my first group. I love books bestseller, fiction, non-fiction, physco thrillers limited horror and some romance. Looking forward to recommendations for future books. Just finished Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Sharp Objects in 4 days so I read in most of my spare time. Love Books!!!
Hello. I'm from the Detroit, MI area. I love suspense and cozies. Some of my favorite authors are Harlan Conan, Lisa Gardner, J.D. Robb and too many more to name.
Hi!! I'm Becca :) I'm currently living in Auburn AL but my fiancee and I are relocating to Sacramento in approx 6 weeks (37 days to be precise, but who's counting??)!! I wish I could say I'm a closet nerd, but I'm afraid its right out there in neon lights for all to see. Let's see, particulars... I'm 27, and at the moment I am a Crime Prevention Officer, Loss Prevention Manager, and Bail Bond Agent (yes, you counted correctly, that's three jobs). Despite my present employment, I am truly a 911 dispatcher by trade, although I had to resign recently to prepare for our cross-county move. I got my BA from Auburn University with a double major in Political Science and English Literature.I adore reading :) I don't know of a better way to put that. I always have at least three or four books in progress, and my "to-read" list grows so much faster than I can keep up. I have been really into true crime lately, as well as forensic science, behavior analysis and criminal profiling. There is no point in trying to list my favorite authors; there are just too many :)
Welcome John,, Carmen, Lisa, and Becca. John--I have to say I have always secretly held a fantasy of being a P.I.
Becca--Three jobs!! You must be exhausted. Good luck with your move. I have heard Sacramento in the summer feels like the outer rings of hell but it feels like that here in LA too.
Also "Welcome" to others who joined the group today but have not posted a note on the boards.
Thanks Leigh. PI work is a good gig. Side benefit: End up discovering lots of great restaurants / cafes as you interview witnesses. John--I have to say I have always secretly held a fantasy of being a P.I.
Becca--Three jobs!! You must be exhausted. Good luck with your move. I have h..."
Good luck with your move, Becca. As soon as we sell this place, we'll be moving to Orlando. Can't wait but am seriously not looking forward to the packing up part.Why do books take up so many boxes? Just because I have a thousand or so.
C.B. wrote: "Good luck with your move, Becca. As soon as we sell this place, we'll be moving to Orlando. Can't wait but am seriously not looking forward to the packing up part.Why do books take up so many box..."
Thanks!! We are really excited :) I could certainly do without the packing part. It's almost heartbreaking in that I've had to donate over half of my library to the local library. At least I know that the several hundred volumes I gave up will be enjoyed by someone else. The whole process has certainly made me appreciate ebooks- they won't rack up any extra moving costs ;)
Hello Every one,I am Harshvardhan From Pune, IND. I like to read books. so i am here to know which books are better to read.
Hi, my name is Kate. I live in Providence, RI about 50 miles from Boston. I am a Property Insurance Underwriter
Harshvardhan wrote: "Hello Every one,I am Harshvardhan From Pune, IND. I like to read books. so i am here to know which books are better to read."
Hi Harsh I am Aditya from Kolkata & welcome to the group.If you want book suggestions you can start with the books that have been selected as group reads.If you specify a genre members would be able to suggest books more in-keeping with your tastes.
Hi, a newbie from Melbourne,Australia.I am Neville, 63 years young, 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters.
Love reading Donna Leon, Jeffery Deaver, Robert B Parker, James Patterson, Robert Crais and all English police detective novels, e.g. Elizabeth George, RD Wingfield, PD James, Ruth Rendell, Sally Spencer etc. Especially Graham Hurley's Faraday series.
Now into the Scandinavian authors after the Millenium Trilogy (read all Camilla Lackberg I could get).
I have read too many varied authors and genres in my life that I have probably forgotten most of them.
I travel 2 hours a day on trains and buses and read to relax before and after work (work in IS development and support on major manufacturing and business systems , so on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week).
I read on a Kindle as it is so easy to carry, seeing I have to carry a laptop all the time.
Looking forward to finding out about new authors.
Hi I spotted this group so decided to throw my hat into the ring (should it be a Fedora/Trilby), mainly to get new ideas for reading material. I am a Chandler Fan,
Raymond Chandler
but I also noticed there has been no mention of Edmund Crispin, from others. He wrote locked room mysteries, Edmund Crispin
his most famous was, The Moving Toyshop
I also like Val McDermid who to me writes good novels that one can get your teeth into.
I have written a full length thriller/whodunit, which has had the numerous rejections and needs re-editing, lots of good feedback, well written but over written, so hence needs culling, and tightening up.
I still keep writing but it has mainly been History and I am published in Ebooks which is selling very well.
Mark wrote: "Hello All,I'm brand new to the group. I write crime/suspense fiction. My two novels, Dark as Night, and Killer's Coda, were released in March. So obviously I'm a big fan of the genre.
My favori..."
Welcome to MCT, Mark!
John, welcome to the group! : )
Welcome Becca, Kate, Neville, and Carmen! : ) So glad to have you aboard.
Hi,I'm enjoying reading these introductions. I honestly don't remember if I posted one or not but I don't see it so here goes. I'm a book publicist by day, a psychologist/criminologist by degree, and an author by choice. I've loved books ever since I discovered Trixie Beldon and Cherry Ames in the Bookmobile that parked in front of our house the summer before 1st grade. My tastes have broadened somewhat and I enjoy a wide variety of genres, provided they're well written. Errors tend to jump at me so I appreciate good editing.
I look forward to meeting more of you and getting to know you!
PJ
I've been a Goodreads member for a while, but after talking to a friend who is very active decided to get more involved. I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area.An avid reader, I read a lot of new writers. Sometimes I'm disappointed several times in a row, and sometimes I'm really delighted with a new author. And then sometimes I run to my favorites--an eclectic group that includes Don Winslow, David Corbett, Rhys Bowen, Sophie Littlefield, Catriona MacPherson, Robert Crais, Cornelia Read, Camilla Lackberg, Peter Robinson...as you can see my taste ranges all over the place. I enjoy cozies and police procedurals and thrillers, depending on my mood
I'm also a writer, but more about that another time.
Hi Terry! I've had opportunity to work for a lot of the authors you list and I enjoy reading them as well. Welcome to the group!PJ
Hi alli have been a goodreads member for a while and just started taking part in the discussions. I am pretty new to this. I have loved reading since visiting the bookmobile as a child in southwest wisconsin. I love mystery/thrillers but like all books except for tearjerkers or historical romances. Recently my daughters introduced me to ya dystopian novels. I am a pharmacist/clinical director(free clinic) but rarely like medical mysteries. I am active in 4-H. I have 3 dogs, 2 cats, a husband, and 2 daughters. I love signing up for give away books! it is so exciting to get a new book in the mail.
oops forgot to list fave authors...there are so many lol. JD Robb, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lee Childs, Karin Slaughter, JK Rowling, Patricia Cornwell, GMckevitt,Dan Brown,Suzanne Collins, and l.Frank Baum are a few.
Hi, my name is Mike. I go by Micky. Live in south Florida, born in Michigan, spent most of my adult life in Texas. I read almost any genre, belong to a couple of groups on goodreads. I like goodreads because of all the interesting people I have met.My favorite authors are Robert B Parker, Clive Cussler, Preston & Lincoln. This looks like a fun group.
Welcome Mike! Have you read anything by Randy Rawls? He's a Florida/Texas author I work with whose books are a lot of fun. He's touring in Texas now but will be back in Florida for the winter. You might run into him.
P.J. wrote: "Welcome Mike! Have you read anything by Randy Rawls? He's a Florida/Texas author I work with whose books are a lot of fun. He's touring in Texas now but will be back in Florida for the winter. You ..."I've not. Shoot me some titles and I will give hime a try. Thanks alot.
Michael wrote: "P.J. wrote: "Welcome Mike! Have you read anything by Randy Rawls? He's a Florida/Texas author I work with whose books are a lot of fun. He's touring in Texas now but will be back in Florida for the..."I'm going to try Thorns On Roses first, since it takes place in Broward County. My wife was with the clerk of courts in Broward for 30+ years. thanks again for the suggestion.
Hello all, I love to read a good book, I am a horror, mystery and thriller fan. Although I will read books from any genre that interests me. I am also an author. I have written two novels so far. One is published, and the other is being considered for publication. My novel Life, Will It Take Me Under is reviewed here on Goodreads, Amazon and on my website.I am currently writing a couple other novels. One a paranormal novel titled Beyond The Grave, a novels of secrets past.
Thank you for accepting me in your group!
God Bless!
www.joanlsamplenovels.com
Michael wrote: "Hi, my name is Mike. I go by Micky. Live in south Florida, born in Michigan, spent most of my adult life in Texas. I read almost any genre, belong to a couple of groups on goodreads. I like goo..."I'm a huge Cussler fan, too!
hello everyone, my name is annette.. i work for a us cellular company i technical support. a few of my favorite authors are james patterson, john grisham, danielle steele (even though i know she romance). ive read a few of neil cross's books so far i have been impressed. lately ive been really into british crime novels. modern novels. i'd love some book buddies to chat with with common interest :) feel free to add me if you wish.Oh, im from washington state.
Hi all, I'm an Ohio USA product, still living in the state but dreaming of a more temperate climate. My favorite mystery/police procedural authors are:James Lee Burke
Reginald Hill
Carl Hiaasen
Henning Mankell
Martha Grimes
Jo Nesbo
I'm always looking for books like these authors write. I hope to meet other readers with similar tastes since the folks here are usually readers of Dan Brown and James Patterson, both of whom I ardently dislike though for different reasons.
Michael wrote: "Hi, my name is Mike. I go by Micky. Live in south Florida, born in Michigan, spent most of my adult life in Texas. I read almost any genre, belong to a couple of groups on goodreads. I like goo..."Hi Micky, Have you read any of Carl Hiaasen's books? I don't love all of them but they're kind of a hoot. Funny as well as crime oriented. He sets most of them in Florida.
All the best, H.P.
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Hi - I am new to the group. I love thrillers and mysteries. I am especially a fan of SJ Bolton's Lacey Flint series - I can't get enough of these books. Lately I've also enjoyed Elly Griffith's series about Ruth Galloway, the forensic archaeologist and I enjoy Jim Kelly's Phillip Dryden series. I'm always open to recommendations. I'm a middle aged broad living in Connecticut and I imagine myself a washed up rock star, but in truth, I sang briefly in a rock band in the 90's then decided I like a routine, 9-5 kind of life. Clearly, I get all my excitement from crime/thriller/mystery novels - and I like it that way.
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