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What book is next on your cozy reading list?
I have never read anything by Earlene Fowler before, so I have decided to try Fool's Puzzle.
Kt wrote: "I have never read anything by Earlene Fowler before, so I have decided to try Fool's Puzzle. "You're going to love it! I love anything Earlene writes, especially the Benni Harper books.
Betty wrote: "Well, I will say this book is pretty dried out and brittle, but I'm looking forward to it having heard so much about her. Thanks for the message!"Shelly indicated these books are no longer in print. If you like this author, there seem to be quite a few books by her on the Borders.com site under rare and out-of-print for around $2 each. Just wanted to let you know. I have run into frustrations before not being able to locate books by an author because of this. Happy reading!
Melissa wrote: "Betty wrote: "Welcome, and thanks for listing your recent books and authors. I'm always on the lookout for different authors."Betty, Have you seen this site? It lists alot! of different cozy aut..."
Melissa:
Thanks for that post! This is an awesome link!
Violet wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Betty wrote: "Welcome, and thanks for listing your recent books and authors. I'm always on the lookout for different authors."Betty, Have you seen this site? It lists alot! of ..."
Your welcome! Glad you liked the link~ I still refer to it all the time..to check out new authors.
Angela wrote: "I am either going to read Faux Finished or Candy Apple Deadnext. I have so many it takes me about 20 minutes to decide what I want to read next. Angela"
Oh, great--now I have two more series to read. ;-)
Both of these sound good. Especially the candy one. Thanks for the referrals.
Your welcome, lol. I have many different series of these books. I have the first in each of them. I love them for quick reads.Angela
Tobin wrote: "Up next for me is Oolong Dead, by Laura Childs. It's the newest Tea Shop mystery."
Tobin- I love her series- her characters are wonderful, I wish there was a tea shop like that where i live!
Sandy
Barb wrote: "I just picked up "Dead Days of Summer" by Carolyn Hart at the library bookstore. I've never read anything by Carolyn Hart so am not even sure it is a cozy. We'll see!"
OMG! Carolyn Hart was one of the first cozy authors I discovered. I like her Death on Demand Series (of which Dead Days of Summer is #17). I am really fanatical about reading my series books in order so that I get to know the characters. I hate when I pick up a book and read it and then find it is several books into a series. I have to have everything come to a screeching halt while I hunt down and read all the rest of the books in order :-).
Barb: How did you like Dead Days of Summer?
Have you read Joan Hess's Claire Malloy series? Also bibliomysteries and cozies. Claire is a bookstore owner and single mom. Really good series even if the daughter is somewhat obnoxious. (actually more than somewhat)
My next cozy is
, the 3rd in the Crime of Fashion Mysteries. I love the main character, Lacey Smithsonian. While I was looking this book up to add the cover I found that there is another book titled Hostile Makeover,
. Guess I am going to have to look it up and read it, too.
Okay, just looked up the other
. It is not a cozy, not even a mystery.
Melissa wrote: "I have next on my cozy list..Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder ~ I have read another book by Joanne Fluke and enjoyed it."I love all of the books in this series. Good plotting, characters, and a nice enjoyable read.
Tobin wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I have next on my cozy list..Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder ~ I have read another book by Joanne Fluke and enjoyed it."I love all of the books in thi..."
But if she doesn't get over that stupid Mike/Norman thing soon, this is one reader she's going to lose!
I have a GR giveaway book to read and review. After that, I think I'm going to read Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle. I really liked the first 2 books in the Coffeehouse Mystery series so I'm looking forward to another installment.
Katie wrote: "I have a GR giveaway book to read and review. After that, I think I'm going to read Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle. I really liked the first 2 books in the Coffeehouse Mys..."Ive heard alot of people talking about these books..I should give them a try!
I havn't read those yet, but a couple of authors were suggested, so I'll try them:1)Dorothy Gilman-Mrs Pollifax series
2)Beth Groundwater and the 3)Mrs Bundle series. The authors that I knbow I like are all caught up so I was looking for more!
Katie wrote: "I have a GR giveaway book to read and review. After that, I think I'm going to read Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle. I really liked the first 2 books in the Coffeehouse Mys..."I will show my stupidity--what is a GR giveaway book?
Next book for me is
--if I ever make it through
. I don't know why but this book is taking me way longer to read than normal. The story isn't "gripping" me this time although I liked the first two. Maybe a series that I can.
Denise wrote: "Next book for me is --if I ever make it through . I don't know why but this book is taking me way longer to read than nor..."Homicide in Hardcover, I thought was really enjoyable.
I love the book store location, something I can relate to...Lisa
Denise wrote: "Next book for me is --if I ever make it through . I don't know why but this book is taking me way longer to read than nor..."Read HOMICIDE IN HARDCOVER earlier this year and really liked it!
My next mystery to read is A Ghost of A Chance by Yasmin Galenorn. I like her Otherworld series so hopefully I'll enjoy this
I just finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley, which was very good (I gave it 4 stars), and I'm now starting Nancy Pickard's I.O.U. Nancy is one of my favorite mystery authors, both in person and to read.
I'm starting Knitting Bones by Monica Ferris. I've been steadily making my way through this series and I love them! It helps that I also like to knit so I enjoy characters who like that too!
Denise wrote: "My next cozy is , the 3rd in the Crime of Fashion Mysteries. I love the main character, Lacey Smithsonian. While I was looking this book up to add the cover I fou..."The movie version of Killer Hair is airing tonight on Lifetime at 8 et. I'm looking forward to seeing it - and keeping my expectations low so I hopefully won't be disappointed! :-)
Jennifer wrote: "I'm starting Knitting Bones by Monica Ferris. I've been steadily making my way through this series and I love them! It helps that I also like to knit so I enjoy characters who like that too!"One of Monica Ferris's books was the first cozy book that I read! It got me HOOKED on cozies! I think the first book that I read by this author was Knitting Bones, I have read several of her books, and plan to finish Crewel World in the next week or so. I think Crewel World is the first in her series. I really like her books~
The cozy I'm currently on is Lover's Knot by Claire O' Donahue. But to reply to Beth....I put Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on the list as that looks good too! Thanks for that suggestion! ( I've tried about 100 cozy authors and liked 40 of those and read all that those 40 authors wrote...not writting this to brag in any way, just always looking for new ones, so any suggestions are wonderful)
Jennifer wrote: "I'm starting Knitting Bones by Monica Ferris. I've been steadily making my way through this series and I love them! It helps that I also like to knit so I enjoy characters who like that too!"I used to like this series, but the last couple, especially the most recent
, just weren't that good. So, I think I'll pass on them from now on since there are so many other authors I really enjoy.
Lisa wrote: "The cozy I'm currently on is Lover's Knot by Claire O' Donahue. But to reply to Beth....I put Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on the list as that looks good too! Thanks for that suggestion! ( I'..."I just read that and loved it!! I hope you enjoy it too. The author seems very sweet as well. I emailed her to tell her how much I liked it and she emailed me right back. It's always a fun treat to connect with the author too!
Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm starting Knitting Bones by Monica Ferris. I've been steadily making my way through this series and I love them! It helps that I also like to knit so I enjoy characters who like..."Hmmm... thanks for the heads up. I'm so sad when I begin to get bored/disinterested by or in a series. It's like losing a friend!
I, too read Sweetness at the bottom of the pie. I loved it. That girl makes me wish I paid attention in chemistry class!
Hi I'm new to this group - I love reading & really enjoy the cozy mysteries. Currently I am working my way thru the Murder She Wrote books & the books by Joanne Fluke next up is the Sugar Cookie Murder.
Sallie wrote: "Hi I'm new to this group - I love reading & really enjoy the cozy mysteries. Currently I am working my way thru the Murder She Wrote books & the books by Joanne Fluke next up is the Sugar Cookie Mu..."Hi Sallie, Welcome to the group! You have some good one's picked out to read.
I am reading Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
Well, I finished Lover's Knot and really enjoyed it! I'm waiting for Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie from the library. Maybe we have similar likes in these books!
I'm going to re-read some of the Hannah Swensen mysteries.
Next on my list are books 2 and 3 of Kathy Brandt's Underwater mysteries. Looking forward to them as soon as they get here.
I just finished Laura Child's The Silver Needle Murder (Tea Shop mystery). I just started Jimmie Ruth Evans' Best Served Cold ( A Trailer Park mystery)
Kimberly wrote: "I just finished Laura Child's The Silver Needle Murder (Tea Shop mystery). I just started Jimmie Ruth Evans' Best Served Cold ( A Trailer Park mystery)"2 series I really enjoy! Just finished
last night. Now reading
and
.
I recommend the new series by Laura Childs, starting with Eggs In Purgatory. Very cute!
Lisa wrote: "I recommend the new series by Laura Childs, starting with Eggs In Purgatory. Very cute!"I liked that one. Read it back in December. Looking for forward to Eggs Benedict Arnold.
Melodie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I recommend the new series by Laura Childs, starting with Eggs In Purgatory. Very cute!"I liked that one. Read it back in December. Looking for forward to [book:Eggs Benedict Arn..."Yes, me too! Its coming out Dec 1st, 09. Love to read it sooner, but I'll find something else meanwhile.
Just started reading/listening to Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke.
Jennifer wrote: "Sallie wrote: "Just started reading/listening to Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke. "I just ordered the Sugar Cookie Murder from the Mystery Guild Book Club but haven't gotten it yet. I haven..."Hey I know this is a bit off the subject but have you tried any of the cookie or baked goods receipes in the books?? They keep getting better and better as the books go on and very origianal types of cookies that I have never seen before ( speaking of baked goods, yum!)
Lisa wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Sallie wrote: "Just started reading/listening to Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke. "I just ordered the Sugar Cookie Murder from the Mystery Guild Book Club but haven't gotten..."
I've tried several different recipes from the Hannah Swensen books. The best one, and one I continue to make from time to time, is Blue Blueberry Muffins from
.
Melodie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Sallie wrote: "Just started reading/listening to Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke. "I just ordered the Sugar Cookie Murder from the Mystery Guild Book Club but h..."Sounds great! I will have to try them! I was afraid to try too many cause I know I can't resist eating a few too many!
Just started Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood
Regarding Monica Ferris "Betsy Devonshire series" Melodie wrote: "I used to like this series, but the last couple, especially the most recent , just weren't that good. So, I think I'll pass on them from now on since there are so many other authors I really enjoy. "I haven't read Thai Die yet but have liked the series up till now. I put a "Very good" next to [Book:Knitting Bones|367064] in my notebook. I agree with you about so many other authors but I'll still hang with Monica for a time yet.
Liz wrote: "I, too read Sweetness at the bottom of the pie. I loved it. That girl makes me wish I paid attention in chemistry class!"I see so many of you are reading The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. I have read the description and it doesn't grab me. Give me a sales pitch on why I should read this book.
Denise wrote: "Regarding Monica Ferris "Betsy Devonshire series" Melodie wrote: "I used to like this series, but the last couple, especially the most recent , just weren't that good. So, I think I'll pass on them..."Ive read several of Monica Ferris's books also. ( in fact, I think they got me hooked on cozies )
Im reading Crewel World right now..its the first one in the series.
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