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What book is next on your cozy reading list?
OK the Devil's Food Cake
moved to the front and won out over non-cozy.
Melodie wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Not sure yet but it will be either 
or 
"Am so jealous! I love the Mystery A La Mode book..."
Well, you know where to go to enter to win a copy. Lol, I'll post when the giveaway goes live in June. Will also have a copy of Unraveled by Maggie Sefton to give away and in another week or so the giveaway will be for one copy of Lost and Fondue by Avery Aames.
Julia wrote: "Just finished What's a Ghoul to Do and starting Demons are a Ghouls Best Friend, a wonderful series by Victoria Laurie."Me too, I think that this is a fun series. I am only reading it while on the treadmill at the gym so it may take me a while to get through the series (smile). I love the cover art too!
Julia wrote: "Just finished What's a Ghoul to Do and starting Demons are a Ghouls Best Friend, a wonderful series by Victoria Laurie."I'm glad you mention this is a good series. I got Victoria Laurie's Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls in my bag at Malice, and I'd never heard of her, but it's on my TBR pile now. I'm looking forward to it now.
Tammy, what is "malice"? Is it like a convention that you go to?
Tammy wrote: "Julia wrote: "Just finished What's a Ghoul to Do and starting Demons are a Ghouls Best Friend, a wonderful series by Victoria Laurie."I'm glad you mention this is a good series. I got Victoria ..."
I really like Victoria Laurie's Psychic Eye series. I liked the first couple of M.J. Halliday books, but the one with the ghost witches on flying broomsticks was just too much for me. I read GHOULS, GHOULS, GHOULS but only because it was a gift. Way too over the top for me, but if we all liked the same books things would be pretty boring around here!
I'm a fan of both series by Victoria Laurie (who is the nicest, friendliest person btw) but there were a couple of books in the Psychic Eye series that started to get kind of dark and sad, so for me the Ghost Hunter series was welcome levity with just enough (read: just a little) spine tingle to make it enjoyable and fun.
The Body in the Gazebo by Katherine Hall Page... I look forward to the recipes by caterer Faith Fairchild, amateur sleuth.
Karen B wrote: "Tammy, what is "malice"? Is it like a convention that you go to?"Well, I should let others here reply (Caroline, I think, is one of the organizers?), but the Malice Domestic Mystery Convention is an annual convention for writers and readers of mysteries. It's held every May(ish) in Bethesda, MD (or thereabouts). I was able to attend for the first time this year, and had a ball. Anyone else want to chime in or correct me?
Tammy, you're correct. Malice Domestic is a convention that celebrates the traditional mystery. It's the last weekend in April in Bethesda. Website here: http://www.malicedomestic.org/ . They sponsor the Agatha Award.There's also Bouchercon, which is a much larger convention for all kinds of mysteries. It's in the fall and changes location. This year, it's in September in St. Louis: http://www.bouchercon2011.com/ . They sponsor the Anthony Award.
I am looking for the next Dimity book on my list, the Good Deed...that will be next for me. If anyone has it to lend, please let me know! :)
I'm currently reading a non-cozy -
which I'm really liking. Up next is either
or
.
Liz wrote: "I'm currently reading a non-cozy - which I'm really liking. Up next is either or .."I am way in the minority on
. I really wanted to love it and was sure I would, but I really didn't. It took me forever to get through. Glad you are liking it!
Karen B wrote: "Kaye,I have to recommend A Pug's Tale since it is one I recently received as a First Reads Win and the author is a GoodReads author. One of the things I liked about it is that the dog helped solv..."
I just finished it and it was a really fun read! I'd definitely read any more of Alison's books. Next on the list is
Karen B wrote: "Don't you all just love the puns in the titles of some of these cozies? Just reading the titles is amusing to me."Yes, I do!
Just started
-I won't be able to read all of Beaton in a month but apparently I'm trying, lol (& having a good time while I'm at it!)
I have absolutely no idea what will be next. I know I have several cozies on my Kindle now and right now I am trying to focus on Goodreads giveaways. Still reading One Dog Night
and enjoying it. Also at night on the Kindle am reading Babel by Gill James
which is a kind of sci fi book. Had some problems getting it into a readable format but with some help from Goodreads people I got it formatted. I wish I had read the one before it, because a lot of it refers to action happening before Babel begins.
I'm starting Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay. I red the first in the series..it's based in locally in AZ so I get a kick out of that alone.
Michelle wrote: "I'm starting Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay. I red the first in the series..it's based in locally in AZ so I get a kick out of that alone."I love this series!
Melodie wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I'm starting Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay. I red the first in the series..it's based in locally in AZ so I get a kick out of that alone."..."
Me too! McKinlay knows how to rock a cozy!
Not sure which one to read next. I have
and
don't know which one i want to pick next they all sound good.
LOVED Farm Fresh Murderand have been thinking about the donut mysteries. From what I've read here, I think they'd be worth reading. I look forward to hearing what you have to say about Evil Eclairs Melodie. My next one is Grace Interrupted
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I also liked this one, and recently picked up book two, Fruit of All Evil at the UBS. However, I think the one that really intrigues me, if for no other reason than the title, is book three due out in early January: If Fried Chicken Could Fly.
Heather L wrote: "Nola wrote: "LOVED Farm Fresh Murder"I also liked this one, and recently picked up book two, Fruit of All Evil at the UBS. However, I think the one that really int..."
I really enjoyed FRUIT OF ALL EVIL too. Can't wait for more!
I just began reading
. Loving it so far ~
Went to Barnes & Noble this morning and picked up
with my Mother's Day gift card ;)
Started EVIL ECLAIRS last night. Will start
when I finish.
I just finished
and I'm going to read
next.
Kaye wrote: "Just finished 
and will start 
today"My copy of
mailed today!
Next week is going to be a great week for cozies. I have
waiting for me at the library.
'A Trick of the Light' by Louise Penny - can't wait
This is the first I've heard of it. Now you've gotten me excited! Thanks! Ooh and on Kindle!
Toni wrote: "'A Trick of the Light' by Louise Penny - can't wait"I didn't even realize the next in the series was out! I can't wait either.
I can't wait to read
. But
is next since the other hasn't released yet.
Does
count as a cozy? I'm beginning that & have
lined up to read after.I also just started
by M.C. Beaton. After all, it's still June until midnight! :)
I'm almost done with
and
. And I just started
.
Tammy wrote: "Karen B wrote: "Tammy, what is "malice"? Is it like a convention that you go to?"Well, I should let others here reply (Caroline, I think, is one of the organizers?), but the Malice Domestic My..."
Yep. I'm on the Board of Malice Domestic and I've loved it every year! I've gotten the opportunity to meet so many of my favorite mystery authors. Everyone who registers for Malice (usually before December) can nominate authors for the various categories of the Agatha Awards and all those who attend get to vote so the Agatha Awards are really chosen by readers. : )
I just finished
and am now reading
. After that will be
.
Caroline wrote: "Yep. I'm on the Board of Malice Domestic and I've loved it every year! I've gotten the opportunity to meet so many of my favorite mystery authors."And it's the excellent and tireless volunteers like Caroline who make the Malice Domestic conference such a fun one to attend! I'm already making plans for next year's...
Right now I'm reading
and still working on
. It's hard to read two very good books at the same time. I have to just close my eyes and grab one. :)
Next cozy up for me will be
...once I finish a couple of the other books I'm reading!
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I liked DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE MURDER. Had not planned to reaad this series anymore, but a friend gave me a copy as a gift when I was in the hospital. It was quite a bit better than the couple before it. I still hope she settles the silly "triangle" thing soon, or I will stop reading them!