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What book is next on your cozy reading list?
Melodie wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Next up for me will be 
"Let me know if you like it!"
I didn't!!"
Good to know!
I've got In the Best Families up next. I love Nero Wolfe - started out watching the A&E series years ago (ok, in 2004, why does it feel so long ago?) and now I read the books and hear their voices in my head. It's fantastic.
I didn't care for
either. Matter of fact, didn't even get halfway and gave up on it
Kim wrote: "currently reading If You Can't Stand the Heat"Hi Kim, I've got this one on kindle. How do you like it so far??
Kaye wrote: "Kim wrote: "currently reading If You Can't Stand the Heat"Hi Kim, I've got this one on kindle. How do you like it so far??"
I just started it and am on chapter 6...seemed a little slow to begin with but has really picked up and I am enjoying it so far.
A favorite "quirky" series (A Meg Langslow Mystery) is what I will be reading next.
by: Donna Andrews.
I have so many unread books and ebooks, it is hard to decide! I'm thinking about reading the mystery comedy Sailor, Take Warning! by Kelley Roos next (I still need an "R" for my Read the Season challenge).Has anyone read this book or this author before?
Leslie wrote: "I have so many unread books and ebooks, it is hard to decide! I'm thinking about reading the mystery comedy Sailor, Take Warning! by Kelley Roos next (I still need an "R" for my Read the Season ch..."I haven't read this author/book but I really like the ones that are humorous. If this is a good one, please let me know. Also, the title refers to boating to some degree??? I enjoy stories told around the seas/oceans or bodies of water,so I wonder if your next book actually has a sea setting?
Leslie wrote: "I have so many unread books and ebooks, it is hard to decide! I'm thinking about reading the mystery comedy Sailor, Take Warning! by Kelley Roos next (I still need an "R" for my Read the Season ch..."oh my Leslie...did you know that" Sailor, Take Warning" was first published in 1944? Now I really want to try it.It will be interesting to see how you like it.
DonnaCarol wrote: "A favorite "quirky" series (A Meg Langslow Mystery) is what I will be reading next. by: Donna Andrews."I like Andrews' series too! I've read the first three. So far, number one-- Murder with Peacocks -- is still my favorite.
I think I'm going to start
by Lee Charles Kelley.
DonnaCarol wrote: "did you know that" Sailor, Take Warning" was first published in 1944? Now I really want to try it. It will be interesting to see how you like it..."OK, quick review of Sailor Take Warning by Kelley Roos (no spoilers, I promise):
This mystery takes place in New York City during WWII, and is written in the first person {of which I'm not such a fan -- too often used to cheat the reader of some important clue} from the viewpoint of the wife of the husband & wife team (similar to Pam & Jerry North or Nick & Nora Charles but not as funny).
"Also, the title refers to boating to some degree??? I enjoy stories told around the seas/oceans or bodies of water,so I wonder if your next book actually has a sea setting?"
The sailors from the title are sailors of miniature boats at the lake in Central Park, so no sea setting.
Overall, an enjoyable quick read (only took me one day to read) but not topnotch. Too bad :(
Kari wrote: "DonnaCarol wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have so many unread books and ebooks, it is hard to decide! I'm thinking about reading the mystery comedy Sailor, Take Warning! by Kelley Roos next (I still nee..."Thank you so much for that recomendation. Now I am excited. Not only is that a water cozy, but I was lucky enough to visit two of the islands in the BVI's. This is one I have to try.
Lori wrote: "DonnaCarol wrote: "A favorite "quirky" series (A Meg Langslow Mystery) is what I will be reading next. by: Donna Andrews."I like Andrews' series too! I've read ..."
That one is also my favorite of the series so far. She has a lot of characters & a lot going on in one story but she handles it with such skill. I call her(Donna Andrews) the Queen of Chaos.
Leslie wrote: "DonnaCarol wrote: "did you know that" Sailor, Take Warning" was first published in 1944? Now I really want to try it. It will be interesting to see how you like it..."OK, quick review of Sailor T..."
Hummmm! Not what I was hoping to hear. :) And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Nick and Nora Charles. (& Asta)
Kari wrote: "DonnaCarol wrote: "Kari wrote: "DonnaCarol wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have so many unread books and ebooks, it is hard to decide! I'm thinking about reading the mystery comedy Sailor, Take Warning! ..."Thank you Kari.
Not sure which one to pick next. I have
Not sure which one to pick next i have a few to pick from.
alicia wrote: "Not sure which one to pick next i have a few to pick from. 
"I have read Track of the Cat (I am a fan of Nevada Barr) and really enjoyed it.Her books don't carry a lot of humor, if that makes a differance to you. Bruja Brouhaha is one that I have heard several say that they enjoyed.I have been wanting to get that one. Don't you love the title?
Kim wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Kim wrote: "currently reading If You Can't Stand the Heat"Hi Kim, I've got this one on kindle. How do you like it so far??"
I just started it and am on chapter 6...seemed a little s..."
Thanks, good to know and glad you are enjoying it.
Next up for me is "Can't Never Tell by: Cathy Pickens.
. A Southern Fried Mystery.
Next for me is The League of Frightened Men by Rex Stout but I'm not sure Stout's books qualify as cozy.After that, I plan to read That Affair Next Door by Anna Katherine Greene or a Sherlock Holmes -- don't know which yet.
Leslie wrote: "Next for me is The League of Frightened Men by Rex Stout but I'm not sure Stout's books qualify as cozy.After that, I plan to read That Affair Next Door by Anna Katherine Greene or a Sherlock Hol..."
I like Sherlock Holmes and have a few on my bookshelf that I read periodically. Have you seen the new Sherlock Holmes movies that came out? I thought the first one was really good, but the second one was great. (IMO).
Rex Stout............is that Nero & Archie? I like those too.You have some good ones there.
alicia wrote: "Not sure which one to pick next i have a few to pick from. "I vote A Deadly Grind because I've heard such good things about it. I have it on my TBR-- maybe if you also like it, it will nudge me in that direction!!
Jennifer wrote: "alicia wrote: "Not sure which one to pick next i have a few to pick from. [bookcover..."
I concur. I just read it and liked it.
DonnaCarol. --I did see the Sherlock Holmes movie with Robert Downie Jr.... Glad to here the next one is even better! Have you seen the modernized S.H. on PBS Masterpiece Mystery? Well-done but a bit odd IMO
Leslie wrote: "DonnaCarol. --I did see the Sherlock Holmes movie with Robert Downie Jr.... Glad to here the next one is even better! Have you seen the modernized S.H. on PBS Masterpiece Mystery? Well-done ..."
Yes I have seen it on Masterpiece. I have issues with the way Sherlock is portrayed. I know he had "character" flaws (in the books as well) but for me, he is just not likeable in the PBS shows.
DonnaCarol wrote: "Yes I have seen it on Masterpiece. I have issues with the way Sherlock is portrayed. I know he had "character" flaws (in the books as well) but for me, he is just not likeable in the PBS shows."I agree -- give me Jeremy Brett any day!
In "honor" of my families big August Birthday Bash I decided to read one called " The Happy Birthday Murder" by Lee Harris. It is A Christine Bennett Mystery. New to me author & series. Hoping for the best.
Melodie wrote: "Next up is 
Beef Stolen-Off"I have tried to take a break from food/recipe books. How do you read all of these food themed books and not want to eat 24/7? They make me want to eat the book. lol.
DonnaCarol wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Next up is Beef Stolen-Off"I have tried to take a break from food/recipe books. How do you read all of these food themed books and not want to eat 24/7..."
They DO make me hungry sometimes!!
I'm reading "Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure" by Diane Kelly.It's the first in her Tara Holloway series. Tara is an IRS agent with the heart of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. Loads of laughs.
I've been doing a lot of crocheting lately, so I think my next mystery will be
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman (1st in the series). I haven't read anything by her yet.
Evelyn wrote: "I'm reading "Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure" by Diane Kelly.It's the first in her Tara Holloway series. Tara is an IRS agent with the heart of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. Loads of laughs."
I took a sneak peek at the first page. It was a doozy! Is the whole book a little...um...off-color? Or was that just an attention grabbing ploy? Unless it calms down a little, I think it might be a little much for me...although I do like Evanovich.
Evelyn wrote: "I'm reading "Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure" by Diane Kelly.It's the first in her Tara Holloway series. Tara is an IRS agent with the heart of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. Loads of laughs."
I just finished the 3rd and newest in this series the other day and thought it was great! I really like this series.
Lori wrote: "Evelyn wrote: "I'm reading "Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure" by Diane Kelly.It's the first in her Tara Holloway series. Tara is an IRS agent with the heart of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. Loads..."
I don't remember the beginning of this book very well, but I had mentioned in another thread the other day that this series tends more toward "chick lit". There is sex in them, though nothing I would consider graphic, however what I consider graphic and what you consider graphic may be worlds apart. There are also "colorful metaphors", including the "F" word which I know offends some people, but since I pepper my own rants and conversation with the word sometimes it doesn't bother me!
Melodie wrote: "Lori wrote: "Evelyn wrote: "I'm reading "Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure" by Diane Kelly.It's the first in her Tara Holloway series. Tara is an IRS agent with the heart of Evanovich's Stephani..."
Thanks for the info! :)
I'm with you Melodie. I am not a prude but I see no reason to read page after page of sex and cussing that add nothing to the story except filler pages. Just give a good plot with a reasonable ending and I'm happy.
Lori wrote: "I've been doing a lot of crocheting lately, so I think my next mystery will be Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman (1st in the series). I haven't read anything by her yet."I'm curious to see if you like this one Lori. I usually like needlecraft books, but I couldn't finish this one. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood when I read it.
Susie in KS wrote: "Lori wrote: "I've been doing a lot of crocheting lately, so I think my next mystery will be Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman (1st in the series). I haven't read anyt..."I have this one somewhere...just have to find it so I can start it.
Lori wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Lori wrote: "Evelyn wrote: "I'm reading "Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure" by Diane Kelly.It's the first in her Tara Holloway series. Tara is an IRS agent with the heart of Evan..."
Hi Lori,
I just finished the book last night. Yes, the first page was a bit startling as an attention getter. In fact, I had to reread to figure out what you were talking about. However, she does not use lots of bad language or graphic sex. It was just a fun book.
I've read all the Lee Harris series and enjoyed them. The main character is an ex-nun.
Lori wrote: "I took a sneak peek at the first page. It was a doozy! Is the whole book a little...um...off-color? Or was that just an attention grabbing ploy?..."I had to go find my copy and read the first page to refresh my memory - yes, it was a bit of an abrupt introduction, but I would say the rest of the series is not that verbally descriptive at all. Yes, language, and yes, more detailed romance than cozies, but I wouldn't call either excessive. YMMV.
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