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Feb 2013 - What are you reading & why
Shirley wrote: "Julia wrote: "Shirley wrote: "The Silent Girl
Very nice."
So far I've read everything in this series and I love it. If you like this book, you might want to ..."
Let me know how you like it; it kept me on the edge of my seat.
I am reading "The Second Confession" by Rex Stout. If you have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries you should give them a try. They are a melding of the English drawing room mystery and the American hard-boiled detective. Nero Wolfe hardly ever leaves his luxurious brownstone in New York City which he has furnished with everything he loves, fine food, beer, a world-class chef, 10,000 exotic orchids comfortable chairs and an elevator. Archie Goodwin is his eyes and ears and gathers the information which enables Wolfe to charge his clients exorbitant fees of $10,000 for a few days work. I'm re-reading it because I love mystery, luxury, puzzles, food and NYC in the thiirties.
Sharon Eudy wrote: "I am reading "The Second Confession" by Rex Stout. If you have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries you should give them a try. They are a melding of the English drawing room mystery and the Amer..."I second that recommendation. The main personalities are such fun to witness in their banter and quirkiness. How anyone puts up with Nero Wolfe is a mystery in itself...but his genius draws admiration.
Almeta wrote: "Sharon Eudy wrote: "I am reading "The Second Confession" by Rex Stout. If you have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries you should give them a try. They are a melding of the English drawing room ..."Sharon Eudy wrote: "I am reading "The Second Confession" by Rex Stout. If you have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries you should give them a try. They are a melding of the English drawing room mystery and the Amer..."
What's your favorite, Almeta?
Sharon Eudy wrote: "I am reading "The Second Confession" by Rex Stout. If you have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries you should give them a try. They are a melding of the English drawing room mystery and the Amer..."
that sounds extraordinary! Must see if I can't find one in the library.
that sounds extraordinary! Must see if I can't find one in the library.
Julia wrote: "Shirley wrote: "Julia wrote: "Shirley wrote: "The Silent GirlVery nice."
So far I've read everything in this series and I love it. If you like this book, yo..."
It was great.
Sharon Eudy wrote: "What's your favorite, Almeta? ..."
That's near impossible to say!
How about The League of Frightened Men, Some Buried Caesar, Too Many Cooks, Death of a Doxy, Plot It Yourself, and The Doorbell Rang.
I like the ones where Fritz and Nero argue about the preparation of food. I like the ones where the female of the species flummoxes Nero. I like the ones where I learn more about the obsession with orchids. I like the ones where Archie "goes dancing". I don't know, each one has something different.
Shirley wrote: "The Silent GirlVery nice."
Have you read all of the Rizzoli and Isles books, Shirley, or just this one?
Sharon Eudy wrote: "I am reading "The Second Confession" by Rex Stout. If you have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries you should give them a try. They are a melding of the English drawing room mystery and the Amer..."I loved Nero Wolfe! I read every book I could find when I was in my late teens/early twenties - a long time ago. I thought I was the only one who liked them! I have not read any for years and years though.
Cherie wrote: "Shirley wrote: "The Silent GirlVery nice."
Have you read all of the Rizzoli and Isles books, Shirley, or just this one?"
I watch the episodes but I think this is the first book.
Completed Tightrope: Six Centuries of a Jewish DynastyMy review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
It is a family history about a Jewish family living near Lvov, Ukraine.
Moving on to River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze. I am determined to read the books I have purchased, or at least most of them. Some I cannot figure out why I ever bought them, but this one is one of the few remaining that looks really good!
I seem to have lost my library book! I'm somewhere over half way through Revelation by CJ Sansom and it's vanished into thin air. Which is impressive when it isn't exactly little... Better turn up soon - that's my RL book club which is Tuesday!
Helen wrote: "I seem to have lost my library book! I'm somewhere over half way through Revelation by CJ Sansom and it's vanished into thin air. Which is impressive when it isn't exactly little... Better turn up ..."That's a bit of a bummer Helen! Hopefully it will turn up soon.
Generally the speed at which I make it thru a book is a strong indicator of how much I'm liking the book. So I steadily made my way thru Stories I Only Tell My Friends. Liked but didn't love. It was decent, nothing stellar. Not my normal kind of read.Immediately on to next book -- The Last Chinese Chef. I put a big dent in it last night. Means I'm a happy reader :)
Shirley wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Shirley wrote: "The Silent GirlVery nice."
Have you read all of the Rizzoli and Isles books, Shirley, or just this one?"
I watch the episodes ..."
The TV show is quite different than the books. Did you mean that this is the first book you have read?
Cherie wrote: "Shirley wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Shirley wrote: "The Silent GirlVery nice."
Have you read all of the Rizzoli and Isles books, Shirley, or just this one?"
I wat..."
Yes, that is what I meant.
I am now reading
by J.D. Robb because I can't find an "A" book I like for the alphabet challenge (I'm still looking) and because the Forgotten Classics for the March challenge hasn't started yet.
I'm interested in those books Julia. The Vaginal Fantasy book group is reading 1 and 2 of those in Feb, with their wrap up show due to be filmed... now I guess. It's tuesday night in the States now right? Be interested in your thoughts.
Rusalka wrote: "How was H.G, Travis?"Quite a bold book given when it was written. It was good.
Rusalka wrote: "I'm interested in those books Julia. The Vaginal Fantasy book group is reading 1 and 2 of those in Feb, with their wrap up show due to be filmed... now I guess. It's tuesday night in the States now..."Hi Rusalka - I LOVE these books. I have all of them. I'm a huge Nora Roberts fan, but in my opinion the writing is much different in this series under the JD Robb pseudonym.
Eve Dallas, a homicide detective in 2060 NYC, is the protagonist in the series, but each book does bring back several other main characters including her husband Rourke (and even though he is a fictional character it must be said about Rourke - HUBBA HUBBA!!).
Eve is a VERY strong, confident, independent woman, but again in my opinion hides a softer more senstive side (you need to look deep for it but it is there!)
You can see that in each book her relationships with the supporting cast (for want of a better word) does evolve and grow. Her relationship w/ Summerset (the "butler") is a kick!!
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes a strong take charge woman as the main character.
Hmmm, learn something new every day. I didn't know that JD Robb was a pseudonym for Nora Roberts either.I started and abandoned The Two. It's a good thing is was a freebie from Audible. Now, I've started The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey. Hopefully it will pick up or it will be following he Two.
Janice wrote: "Hmmm, learn something new every day. I didn't know that JD Robb was a pseudonym for Nora Roberts either.I started and abandoned The Two. It's a good thing is was a freebie from Audible. Now, I..."
You must really get out more! :))
Rusalka wrote: "Oh that's Nora Roberts?!"You were talking about the "Calculated in Death" book I posted earlier yes? Yes, that is Nora Roberts, but in this series she writes as JD Robb.
Is there another book you were asking about?
LOL! It's a work in progress, Shirley.
Rusalka wrote: "I'm interested in those books Julia. The Vaginal Fantasy book group is reading 1 and 2 of those in Feb, with their wrap up show due to be filmed... now I guess. It's tuesday night in the States now..."I think I may have gotten confused. I went back in the thread and see that I commented on Shirleys post of "The Silent Girl" by Tess Gerritsen.
That is also a very good series, although in my opinion the first 4 books of the series are the best. The last couple put out are ok, but no comparisson (sp), again in my opinion.
The main characters are Jane Rizzoli, a homicide detective, and Maura Isles, a medical examiner. I have not seen the TV series so I can't compare to the books. I know people who have read the books and say the series does not follow the books at all.
The main characters start out very strong in the first couple of books, but the last few not so much. Jane is still ok, but Maura seems to be losing her edge.
I do still like the books and will continue to follow the series.
In my opinion though the "In Death" series by JD Robb is a MUCH better series.
No no I was talking about JD Robb. I had no idea it was Nora Roberts in disguise. Mind you I only learnt about Nora Roberts from the Rainbow challenge last year...I'm definitely watching the episode tonight then!! Will be very interesting to see literary snobs with a guilty habit of paranormal romance reading a Nora Roberts in disguise book.
Travis of NNY wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "How was H.G, Travis?"Quite a bold book given when it was written. It was good."
Hey, this would be a good one for the March Challenge. This is one of the few of his that I have not read. Thanks for the "It was good", Travis :)
Julia wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "I'm interested in those books Julia. The Vaginal Fantasy book group is reading 1 and 2 of those in Feb, with their wrap up show due to be filmed... now I guess. It's tuesday night i..."Rusalka, I have read all of the R & I books and I agree about the 1st 4 being the best! I watch the TV show, because I love the women playing the characters, but it is correct, asside from the names, the TV show is NOTHING like the books!!!!
I have not read any of the JD Robb stories.
Rusalka wrote: "Will be very interesting to see literary snobs with a guilty habit of paranormal romance reading a Nora Roberts in disguise book."LOL
I just finished
and am still coming down from the high of reading it. What an amzing book.
Travis of NNY wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "How was H.G, Travis?"Quite a bold book given when it was written. It was good."
Awesome. I bought it the other day. It's calling my name.
I also have a very soft spot for HG Wells after watching Warehouse 13 where she was a she instead of a he and played by the hot girl from the BBC show Hustle.
AmyK wrote: "Rusalka, do you get to watch it live?"Alas no. It's usually streamed at about 3pm my time and I unfortunately am still in the position where I have to work. And my work has nothing to do with books. So if I can get a job where I can justify watching online shows about books, I will be a very happy camper. I nearly applied for a librarian job the other day.
But it gets me through the last Wednesday of the month knowing that it'll be online when I get home.
Travis of NNY wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "How was H.G, Travis?"Quite a bold book given when it was written. It was good."
That was my first H.G. Wells book, I was surprised at how enjoyable it was.
Lisa wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Next I will be reading And Then There Were None which I have had heard some great things about and I am looking forward to getting started. "I really enjoyed that boo..."
I'll be curious about what you think of The Sense of an Ending. I read it for another group, and it's one of those books that you either love or want to scream at for being annoying. (can you tell how I felt about it - lol)
Rusalka wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "How was H.G, Travis?"Quite a bold book given when it was written. It was good."
Awesome. I bought it the other day. It's calling my name.
I also have a very..."
I've gotten hooked on Hustle, but only caught it with "the HG woman" once, now it's a blonde and her brother with the group.
jaxnsmom wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Next I will be reading And Then There Were None which I have had heard some great things about and I am looking forward to getting started. "I really enj..."
Lol, I can guess how you felt about The Sense of an Ending JMom! I am just over halfway through and I am quite divided about it so far. There are things about it that I really like but I am also finding bits of it to be quite frustrating. It all rests on the last half.
Lisa wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Next I will be reading And Then There Were None which I have had heard some great things about and I am looking forward to getting started..."Jmom and Lisa..... With
The Sense of an Ending I thought I disliked it until I was finished. It was really a strange reading experience for me. I thought for sure I would end up giving it a low rating. After reading the final words and closing the book, I pondered. Then, all of a sudden, I decided I liked the book! Soooooooo very strange!
jaxnsmom wrote: "I just finished and am still coming down from the high of reading it. What an amzing book."I'm glad you liked this. this book has been popping up on my radar. I'm thinking about reading it as my "M" book.
I added it to my to read list this morning......
I love the JD Robb books! It's a guilty pleasure. I completely forgot about them for the Love/Hate challenge. Hot sex! It think Nora Roberts writes better as Robb, less sappy. So far I've read 23 of the Death series and get them when I need a fix.
Hurrah! My missing library book has been found. After ringing round where we'd been in the last week it's turned up. I managed to leave it at friends we stayed with Saturday night. I know how too, it was in my handbag (yes, i have a massive handbag just so i can fit a book in it), but I emptied it so i could put my high heels in, as we were going to a posh dinner - and walking to the station. Ahhh, so that's where the book went. Anyway, to be returned Saturday.
Now starting The Remains of the Day, my alphabet letter I.
Now starting The Remains of the Day, my alphabet letter I.
AmyK wrote: "I added it to my to read list this morning......"LOL! I just added
too!
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OK, thanks for the advice.