What are you currently reading?

[Susie]

Reading ...first in a series, which is always fun!
So far, I'm enjoying it...the story moves right along and I like the character mix.

[Hal]

Speaker of Mandarin by Ruth Rendell. I have read almost all of her books in the last year and a half. I am desperately seeking another writer with her level of psychological insight and suspense. Suggestions??

[Dawn]

About to start

[Carola]

Hello ~ I am currently reading "Something Borrowed, Someone Dead" in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton. Although I continue to read this series the plots have become increasingly repetitive and her staccato style writing has gotten somewhat annoying. Almost like an adult "Dick and Jane" book. I do, however, like her Hamish Macbeth series.

[Christina]

Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford

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Carola wrote: "Hello ~ I am currently reading "Something Borrowed, Someone Dead" in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton. Although I continue to read this series the plots have become increasingly repetitive ..."

I too love the Hamish MacBeth series...I haven't tried the Agatha Raisin series, so may not bother now. Thanks for the info! 8:D

[Carola]

Hello Hal ~ Have you ever tried Leo Bruce, Josephine Tey or Martha Grimes? Great psychology and suspense.

[Carola]

Hal wrote: "Speaker of Mandarin by Ruth Rendell. I have read almost all of her books in the last year and a half. I am desperately seeking another writer with her level of psychological insight and suspense. S..."

Hello Hal ~ Have you ever tried Leo Bruce, Josephine They or Martha Grimes? Great psychology and suspense.

[Carola]

Sandra wrote: "Carola wrote: "Hello ~ I am currently reading "Something Borrowed, Someone Dead" in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton. Although I continue to read this series the plots have become increasin..."

Hello Sandra ~ Since you love Hamish, try Agatha and see what you think. Agatha's grumpy disposition is the reason I keep coming back.

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Carola wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Carola wrote: "Hello ~ I am currently reading "Something Borrowed, Someone Dead" in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton. Although I continue to read this series the plots have b..."

Thanks Carola, I will. I discovered I have the first of the series on my Kindle....now just need some time!

Hal, you might also enjoy Dorothy L. Sayers. I discovered her last year and am really enjoying her.

[Carola]

Sandra wrote: "Carola wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Carola wrote: "Hello ~ I am currently reading "Something Borrowed, Someone Dead" in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton. Although I continue to read this series t..."

Yay, Sandra! I LOVE Dorothy Sayers! I've read all her books.

[Jill]

I am currently reading by Cleo Coyle It's a really good book. I do like her coffeehouse series.

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and enjoying it immensely 8:D

[Dawn]

I started this one last night .

[Carola]

Candace wrote: "A cozy is a mystery with little if any violence, language and sex.That is the basics."

Exactly my cup of tea, Candace! I am currently reading "Charters & Caldecott" by Stella Bingham.

[Christina]

Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews

[Dawn]

Decided the next Kindle book I am going to start reading is .

[Carola]

Finished "Charters & Caldecott" by Stella Bingham. The plot revolves around two stoic yet comical Englishmen retired from MI5 who now spend their time at their Club arguing about cricket. When the daughter of an old colleague is found murdered at Caldecott's elegant residence, the two men (much to the disapproval of Inspector Snow) begin their own investigation.
The machinations with the twists and turns I found a little confusing but the interaction and dynamics between all the characters is highly entertaining.

Also, just finished "Dover One" by Joyce Porter. Inspector Wilfred Porter is fat, lazy, uncouth and his system of investigation is totally out of line with Scotland Yard's Policy and Procedures. He's constantly driving his clever, handsome, well-mannered sergeant insane with his methods but somehow (miraculously) he is able to come to a solution.

Looking forward to re-visiting "Dover Two".

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As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I love Flavia De Luce! If I could choose a daughter from fiction, I would want it to be her..

I had not read any of the previous six titles in the series (which I am now going to rectify!) but this in no way diminished my enjoyment of this lovely cosy.

Flavia De Luce, at the age of twelve, is banished from her home of Bucklands, England, to Miss Bodycotes Academy for Girls in Toronto, Canada.

No sooner does she arrive than a body is dislodged from the chimney of her room, setting off an investigation into a string of mysterious disappearances from the school.

Who can Flavia trust?

And why is everyone preoccupied with pheasant sandwiches?

I would like to thank NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Bantam Dell, and author Alan Bradley for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book.



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[Dawn]

Since the first one was so good, time to start .

[Christina]

Murder on a Bad Hair Day by Anne George

[Dawn]

About to start .

[Dawn]

Starting a new series. About to start the first book in the series... . Hope it's a good one.

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[Carola]

Have begun re-visiting "Dover Three" by Joyce Porter.

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Death in Devon by Ian Sansom

My rating: 1 of 5 stars



I received this book from HarperCollins UK, HarperPress/4th Estate/The Friday Project in exchange for an honest review.

I was looking forward to reading what I expected to be a cosy mystery.

However I was sorely disappointed.

I was 1/3 of the way through the book before we even had a body. And although at first I found the characters amusingly eccentric, their eccentricities soon became wearing and the characters never developed.

The book is packed full of facts (some more interesting than others) and quotes (many in Latin).

I gave up on this book a little over half way through. There was no sign of any development with the body, nor any probability that anything else remotely interesting was going to happen.

Sorry, this one is a non-starter for me.





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[Carola]

Yikes.

[Candace]

Denise Swanson has two, her Scumble River series.

[Ashley]

Candace wrote: "Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay"

LOVED this one....the whole series, actually!

[Tonya]

Reading Sprinkled With Murder by Jenn McKinlay.

[Christina]

Sleight of Paw by Sofie Kelly

[Tonya]

Independence Slay by Shelley Freydant

[Candace]

Killer Retreat by Tracy Weber, I didn't check before reading this is the 2nd in the series and I haven't read the first yet. Oops!

[Carola]

I just finished "Hilda Hopkins The Minx Years" by Vivienne Fagan. The protagonist is a little old lady with a passion for knitting. The kicker is that she's actually a serial killer with absolutely no scruples or remorse. Very enjoyable and a fun and fast read.

Currently reading "A Gentleman of Fortune" by Anna Dean.

[Susie]

Just started by Karen MacInerney for my Cruisin Through the Cozies Challenge 2015. It is book #6 in her Gray Whale Inn series which I have really enjoyed. Setting is an island off the coast of Maine and the characters have all been enjoyable to me including the side stories. There are also some yummy recipes for dishes she cooks at the inn...hoping this one doesn't disappoint!

[Susie]

Carola wrote: "I just finished "Hilda Hopkins The Minx Years" by Vivienne Fagan. The protagonist is a little old lady with a passion for knitting. The kicker is that she's actually a serial killer with absolute..."

That's a different take on a cozy...Will have to check it out!

[Carola]

This is the first time I've read anything by this author but she has a bunch of books with this character. Have fun reading, Susie.

[Jill]

I'm currently reading by Paula Hawkins it's really good and fast pace.

[Sara]

Not sure if they would be considered cozy but they don't have specific violence, sex or bad language. I enjoyed both.
http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Snow-Gre...

and http://www.amazon.com/Hazardous-Duty-...

[Candace]

The Diva Frosts a Cupcake by Krista Davis

[Christina]

Don of the Dead by Casey Daniels

[Charisse]

Croaked: an Edgar Rowdey Cape Cod Mystery by C.J. Verburg. Makes me impatient for summer so I can get back to New England! Meanwhile, lots of fun reading about it. amzn.to/MDPFBd

[Dawn]

It is that time again where i get to pick out another book to read and this time it is .

[Tonya]

Sucker Punch by Sammi Carter. I have heard it is the last in the series.

[Sara]

They Don't Shoot Horses: A Cold Springs Mystery

Just finished it and loved it.

[Valerie]

Right now, I am doing A Fatal Chapter.

[Vonnie]

I am currently reading Billionaire Blend by Cleo Coyle

[Tonya]

I am reading Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinley. I really like this series!

[Christina]

Reading...Pinned for Murder by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

[Hal]

"Never End" by Ake Edwardson