What Are You Reading? June 2009-Mar 2010 Showing 551-600 of 1,072

[[deleted user]]

Perhaps you can smuggle some copies in from the UK (Book Depository send all around the world with free shipping)

[Heidi]

Bernadette wrote: "I am reading The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson. For once we in Australia have a book released here before it's available in the US - doesn't happe..."

Can't wait for this to be released in the US... really loved the first two... can't wait to hear what you think.

[Rhonda]

Janice wrote: "Rhonda, I agree with you on the Jesse Stone reads, he needs to move on and "git rid" of x wife. Do you read the Spenser series? I have always liked that series.

Janice" I plan to read the Spenser novels soon. I really liked the show. Glad someone else thinks the x needs to go too. :)

[Fiona (Titch)]

Had a kind of melt down last nite. The last 3 books I read/listened to was not what I was expecting. Disliked Scarpetta - Patricia Cornwell, wasn't keen on Betty: The Autobiography - Betty Driver due to what she did before, I think it wasn't my cup of tea (as they say) and finally Case Histories - Kate Atkinson started off good, got to middle was ok, then finally at the end, you just lost the plot of where all these characters and who they were or ended up being. I ended up keep going back and forwards to see who was who.

Now I am reading Run For Your Life - James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Finished Run For Your Life - James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge. Now I am listening to Digital Fortress - Dan Brown.

[Michèle]

Thanks Fiona, and I'm sorry if my english isn't very good, because I learn it alone

[Kathy]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "Janice wrote: "Carol, I read Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie and loved it hope you do too."

Yes I did. I recommended it for my young nieces to read. It was very well written. "

I've now put this one on my to-read list for the rest of the year. I was aware of the title, which I thought was great, but I hadn't really checked it out until reading these postings and finally deciding I needed to do so. Thanks.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Crossed Bones by Carolyn Haines. It's one of her series with Mississippi private detective Sarah Booth Delaney. I'm enjoying it so far.

[Lobstergirl]

I'm just starting Depths by Henning Mankell.

[Janice]

I finished reading Case Histories by Atkinson did not care for it at all, also finished The Professional by Robert Parker, his Spencer series which I love now I am reading Dying for Mercy by Mary Jane Clark so far so good.

[[deleted user]]

4 mysteries in a row!! A Plague on Both Your Houses was good, A Royal Pain a fun fluffy thing, Whose Body? always brilliant, and Maigret and the Headless Corpse which I read in Italian. Excellent and dark.

I've got a series of Rumpole stories coming up soon (and Stiff...can't wait for that!!)

[Carol]

I picked up this book at the library book sale. I thought the title was funny. Mama Rides Shotgun, I am reading it between other books.

[Dorie]

I'm starting "Heaven's Keep" by William Kent Krueger, who is one of favorite authors.

[Heidi]

It's taken me almost two weeks to finish The Frightened Man... I will not go to sleep tonight until it is done (pretty good read-- more novella than novel).

[Sandra]

I'm trying to get my courage up to read "A Big Little Life" by Dean Koontz about his dearly beloved dog, Trixie. I am just finished "Runner" by Thomas Perry and now starting Michael Connolly's "Brass Verdict." So many books.........

We have at least two mystery bookstores here in the L.A. area - one called "The Mystery Bookstore" near UCLA (they have a wonderful website: mystery-bookstore.com and there is also a website - booktour.com, which gives information on books, signings, appearances, etc. for different areas. Very useful if you travel a lot (and fun to just check out if you're a book love, which we obviously all are here in this room).

[Heidi]

Finally finished The Frightened Many by Kenneth Cameron. I really liked it, but not so much for the mystery, but more for the interesting characters, specially Denton and Janet Stryker. I have to say it seemed more historical fiction than mystery.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Listening to Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Jeff Lindsay.

[Ananth]

Finished reading No Wind of Blame by Georgette Heyer an Old Trusted Author.Like to go back after a few books to earlier authors. The differences are very obvious. Earlier books may lack the action and the pace but the language is far more beautiful, the plot more imaginative and the investigations are definitely more intelligent.

Heyer is not a specialist Crime thriller writer. Her genre is Historical fiction. I will not rate this book very high but certainly not bad at all.

I picked up "A Burnt Out Case" by Graham Greene. I am not sure why my library categorised this under Crime thriller. I will know once I finish reading it.

Graham Greene is certainly one of the finest authors of the 20th Century. I will recommend him highly to any one who has not read him.I would rather classify him under literature. A pity he was not awarded the Noble Price.

[Deborah]

I just started Dean Koontz's Frankstein - Prodigal Son, Book 1. Fiona wrote: "What book, crime or not are you reading?

If it is crime though we'd be especially interested in how you are liking that book and whether or not you'd recommend it to others."

[Deborah]

Anyone read and liked Mo Hayder - she's hardcore, but good.

[Tracey]

I am reading The Kindness of strangers by Bernard Taylor. It is a very good thriller. It is quite old (1990) but very well written and a pleasure to read.

[Dorie]

I've started a very different type of crime novel. The hero is Remy Chandler, private detective. But Remy used to be Ramiel, one of the Seraphim before he renounced heaven to live on earth as a human. Though he chooses to mask some of his powers, he still finds some useful -- being able to communicate with any living being (including animals), hearing thoughts, willing himself invisible. I'm only about 50 pages in but am really enjoying this one. It's not written for laughs, or as fluff. Very well written and interesting characters. I hope this is the start of a series. It's called A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas E. Sniegoski.

Deborah wrote: "I just started Dean Koontz's Frankstein - Prodigal Son, Book 1...."

Deborah, I'll be interested in hearing what you think of it. I have the first two of the series in my TBR pile.

[[deleted user]]

That sounds interesting Dorie... I'll keep an eye out for your review!

[Deborah]

to Fiona: Mo Hayder is a British writer (I believe) and her work is very graphic (hardcore). I suppose it shows a bit of sexism to suggest that at first I was surprised by her street-savvy, raw prose; didn't think a woman could write like that but ... love her books.

[Deborah]

So far, I am really enjoying this book; unusually conceived and, of course, with Koontz's vocabulary and writing style, it is an entertaining read. I already want to get the next two. Did you know that he has 2 more hardcovers coming out in November and December, 2009? Where does he find the time to write all this???

[Tracey]

Tracey wrote: "I am reading The Kindness of strangers by Bernard Taylor. It is a very good thriller. It is quite old (1990) but very well written and a pleasure to read."

I finished The Kindness of strangers today. It is an amazing thriller. I couldn't put it down.

[Fiona (Titch)]

In past 48hrs I have read/listened to:

Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Jeff Lindsay
Furies - Elizabeth Kay
Partners in Crime - Nigel Hinton
Liar - Pete Johnson
Until Proven Guilty - Nigel Hinton

[Lisa]

Sunshine by Robin McKinley and The Savage Detectives by Bolano. Might have stalled out on the last one though.

[[deleted user]]

Newbie to the group so first comment. I've just finished reading Malicious Intent - Kathryn Fox. Would be interested to read other opinions of this book, I was incredibly disappointed. Blurb on the book cover from James Patterson promised a character that readers of Cornwell would adore...I don't think so matey, were we reading the same book?

[Dorie]

I enjoyed "A Kiss Before the Apocalypse" a lot and am now starting the sequel Dancing on the Head of a Pin. This guy's conversations with his dog are so sweet.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have listened to Genesis - Karin Slaughter and read Speed - Alison Prince and Clone Zone - Jonathan Meres.

Now I am reading The Chain - Keith Gray.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Fiona wrote: "Fiona, how fast do you read! Is there a time when you don't read in the day? When do you eat, or sleep?

I'm reading Pillars but slowed down at the moment by headache and having zero sleep."

Fi, I am away at the moment from hubby and kids. So I get peace and quiet to read lol.

I am also listening to audios with my friend who wants to listen as well. She works 2 days a week and we eat while we read or listen to audios lol.

[Donna]

Reading Push- Sapphire

[Sandra]

Getting ready to read "The Monstrumologist," which comes highly recommended by my bff. Has anyone read it? If so, may I have a critique? Thanks.

[Lobstergirl]

I just finished "Jar City" by Arnaldur Indridason and now I'm reading "Payment in Blood" by Elizabeth George.

[Chris]

Although I nominated Birdman by Mo Hayder in the October group read, it has so far only four votes and no chance of being THE book !! So thought I would read it anyway. Wow, what a chilling, stomach churning thriller, certainly not for the faint-hearted. Am now reading Wycliffe and the Guilt Edged Alibi by W.J.Burley which will be a very tame read after Birdman!!

[Dorie]

Chris, I read the first two or three books in the Birdman series. Very, very good but disturbing enough I had to stop reading them. Well written but intense. I may end up going back to them at some point.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just listening to Swimsuit - James Patterson. Listened to Alex Cross's Trial - James Patterson last night.

[Donna]

I am now reading Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and I am loving every second of it. I just wish I had a better night's sleep last night or I would be reading it now!

[Faith]

Sandra wrote: "Getting ready to read "The Monstrumologist," which comes highly recommended by my bff. Has anyone read it? If so, may I have a critique? Thanks."

I haven't read it but I have read sole of the Alfred Kropp series, another series by Yancey. I've really enjoyed it.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished the marvellous Swimsuit - James Patterson. Will now listen to The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown.

[Dorie]

Tomorrow I'm going to a book festival here in Cincinnati. When I have time though, I'll be starting our group read "Faceless Killers".

[Lobstergirl]

I just started Howards End by Forster. I've been reading so much mystery lately it was time for something more classic.

[JP]

I was going to read Swimsuit, but everything I heard about the book was negative. The reviews on Amazon have been mediocre, at best.

[Catamorandi]

To am reading To Kill a Mockingbird currently.

[Kathy]

I just started The Day the Falls Stood Still. So far, so good (on p.50)

[Heidi]

Wish I was reading The Lost Symbol... when I reserved it at the library I was #1,735 and now I'm at #1,100... guess that's progress... reading The Language of Bees by Laurie King-- not sure why I waited so long, it's a good read, as always!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

#1,735. The mind boggles.

[Janice]

Have a busy week-end but plan to start Shadow of the Wind tomorrow while football is on. I think it's a keeper however it will take me awhile to read as I read 4 books last week-end don't think I can do that again for awhile

[Kathy]

Dorie wrote: "Tomorrow I'm going to a book festival here in Cincinnati. When I have time though, I'll be starting our group read "Faceless Killers"."

My sister mentioned the book festival in Cincinnati to me, but I can't attend this year (maybe next year). I grew up near Cincinnati, but I now live about 3 1/2 hours away. Have a great time Dorie. I'd love to hear about what authors were there.