What Are You Reading? June 2009-Mar 2010 Showing 201-250 of 1,072

[Kathy]

Fiona, yes, they're by Kate Atkinson. I always prefer reading books in order, too, and I think it would be best for this series. I wasn't too sure about Case Histories at first, since the stories didn't start connecting until around page 50 something, but after that, I really got into the book and ended up pretty much loving it. This first one establishes the character of Jackson Brodie, who is the detective in the novels.

[[deleted user]]

Finished Eyre Affair, and I have to agree with Allison and JG - a lot of fun, but I just can't love it. Like it a lot, had a really good time, will probably even read the next in the series, but just don't adore it.

Now I'm gonna read A is for Alibi, and I must be the only person on Earth who hasn't read this series!! Can't wait!

[Allison]

Hayes wrote: "Finished Eyre Affair, and I have to agree with Allison and JG - a lot of fun, but I just can't love it. Like it a lot, had a really good time, will probably even read the next in the series, but ju..."

I just read it a couple months ago! I enjoyed it...I need to pick up the next one sometime.

[Jeane]

I am reading such a great book: Io uccido.or I kill by Giorgo Faletti. I always heard from Italians that he writes good books and that will like them, especially his first book which is this on. They were so right! I love it!!!!!! I am like sitting on the edge of a chair, not able to go on and not able to wait to read more.

[Heidi]

Finally finished Death Wore White by Jim Kelly today... and then started The Serpent's Tale.

[Teresa]

reading A Faint Cold Fear Thought I read, but I think I gave up during a book slump, cause I can't stand Lena

Don't Look Twice A Novel

very fast paced book, already on page 179 and now getting the motive for the murder

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

My birthday isn't until Wednesday, but I got an early gift yesterday - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Currently reading The Nymphos of Rocky Flats. The central character is a Vampire P.I. who's investigating an outbreak of nymphomania at a nuclear facility. So far it's not as much fun as it sounds.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I think I shall be starting it today - my mother snaffed the other one I got, which was a biography of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.

[[deleted user]]

Happy Early Birthday Susanna!! I bought myself a birthday present - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - two weeks early!! but it hasn't arrived yet... but Sue Grafton did, so I'm reading that first!!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished the brillant Succubus Nights - Richelle Mead. Will now carry on reading Hollywood Wives - Jackie Collins.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Thanks!

Yes, I'm looking forward to reading both of them. And I have a birthday box from my father, sitting there, which I know has a book or two in it.

Hayes - I loved Guernsey.

[Kathy]

Finished One Good Turnand plan on reading the third in the series, When Will There Be Good News? A Novel when I can get to the library and check it out. I decided to read this one from the library and buy The Girl Who Played with Fire when it comes out this Tuesday. How are you liking that one, Fiona?

[Kristine]

I'm currently reading Ordinary Heroes A Novel by Scott Turow. Never read anything of his, but decided to check this out from the library because it involves WWII and I'm a sucker for that time period. So far I quite like it.

[[deleted user]]

Fiona... can you read the second without reading the first, or first 2 then 1? An Italian friend of mine was given the second, but can't find the first. Does it make a difference? Thanks!

[[deleted user]]

Thanks Fiona. I'll see if I can find it thru my Italian bookcrossers.

[Kathy]

Kris wrote: "I'm currently reading Ordinary Heroes A Novel by Scott Turow. Never read anything of his, but decided to check this out from the library because it involves WWII and I'm a sucker for..."

Kris, I loved Ordinary Heroes. It's a departure from Turow's other novels, and I really enjoyed it. I think Turow is a fantastic author. I heard him speak and got to meet him, and I was so impressed. Enjoy this book.

[Kathy]

Fiona, I hope you enjoy the Kate Atkinson books, too. I will say that while I'm enjoying them a lot, they are just below my 5 rating, more a 4 or 4 1/2, but that still means I really like a book. Now, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, that's a clear 5.

[Theweebarrell]

Im reading Mandasue Heller'Shafted' have read all her
other books. If you like Martina Cole she is similar to her

[Dorie]

Sorry I haven't been very active lately. I'll have to catch up on all the threads! I'm currently reading a debut mystery novel by Attica Locke titled Black Water Rising.

[Kathy]

I bought my copy of The Girl Who Played with Fire today. Yipeee! I have to finish Anne of Green Gables first though.

[Allison]

Kathy wrote: "I bought my copy of The Girl Who Played with Fire today. Yipeee! I have to finish Anne of Green Gables first though."

me too! And I totally shoved aside what I'd been reading, even though its pretty good. Haha.

[Ann from S.C.]

I just finished 8TH CONFESSION by James Patterson, and now am reading FINGER LICKIN FIFTEEN by Janet Evanovich. I love both of these series.

[Heidi]

I too am just starting Finger Lickin Good... just picked up my copy at the library today... trying to save it because no matter how hard I try, it's a one-night read... too much fun to drag out... looking forward to more Lula!

[Kathy]

Allison, hopefully I'll be starting The Girl Who Played with Fire by tomorrow. You wouldn't want me to throw Anne aside would you? Ha, ha. And, Heather, I am loving dear Anne. I have about 100 more pages to go. I would be finished with it before now, but I've been really busy this week and was out of town yesterday. I plan on getting some reading done today, though.

[Kathy]

Heather wrote: "I think Allison would have a stroke if you threw Anne aside, Kathy! LOL "

I agree, Heather.

[Allison]

yes, please don't do that.

The moderator of this group, aka my former friend, abandoned Anne. I still have nightmares.

[Allison]

Fiona wrote: ":(( I do intend to pick it up again..."

hehe, I know :) you better!!

[Kathy]

Fiona wrote: ":(( I do intend to pick it up again..."

What a bad birdie you are, Fiona. I finished Anne last night and loved it.

[Kristine]

The Girl who Played with Fire! <3

[Kristine]

I don't doubt it one bit!

[[deleted user]]

Finished A Thousand Splendid Suns last night... stayed up to 4 o'clock reading. I think I liked Kite Runner better, but this was awfully awfully good.

I haven't had any mysteries on my TBR for a while : (

I may have to rearrange a few things, I'm going into withdrawal...

[[deleted user]]

Hey there y'all, I kind of joined by accident, but it is a happy accident! :)

I'm presently reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and have the next on on order, through Amazon Marketplace. It's certainly hard to put down!

[Dorie]

Welcome, Pontalba!

I'm currently reading the newest Andy Carpenter book by David Rosenfelt, New Tricks. If you like dogs and you like mysteries, you'd love this series. Light, funny, and always with a good mystery at the heart.

[[deleted user]]

That series looks good... the first is open and shut, right?

Hi Pontalba!

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Welcome Pontalba. Glad to hear the newest Andy Carpenter book is good. I really enjoyed Open and Shut.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks for the welcomes. :)

I wasn't familiar with the Andy Carpenter books, they look good though. I love cats and dogs, so that sounds right up my alley.

Have any of you read the mysteries by Shirley Rousseau Murphy? Her talking cat/hard-nosed detective is right on target. Cattitude with a purpose.

[Dorie]

Pontalba, I've not heard of Shirley Rousseau Murphy, I'll have to check out her books. Thanks for the recommendation. I actually found Rosenfelt when Janet Evanovich recommended him for the Today Show Book Club.

Hayes, yes Open and Shut is the first book in the Andy Carpenter series. Really good.

[Kathy]

I'm loving The Girl Who Played With Fire. It's taking me longer to read than it should. Stupid life getting in the way.

[Heidi]

just finished the latest Janet Evanovich (Finger Lickin Fifteen) and started Anne Perry's The Silent Cry (a Monk mystery).

[Heidi]

Heather-- just picked up the third book (Grave Goods) in the series at the library... as soon as I'm done with the Perry novel, it's next on my list. Then I'll have to take a break and get caught up on my bookclub reading.

[[deleted user]]

Just ordered "Mistress"... can't wait til it gets here. In the mean time Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, which is also really good. (The footbinding process is even more shocking that I had imagined it, and I pride myself on my vivid imagination!)

[[deleted user]]

I want to read that one too, Heather. Lemme know what you think!

[Kathy]

For those of you who haven't read The Girl Who Played with Fire, run, don't walk to the bookstore or library and get it. It was absolutely fabulous. Larsson was a brilliant writer.

I started the third Jackson Brodie book by Kate Atkinson, When Will There Be Good News? A Novel. It's good so far, but it is hard to measure up to my last read.

[Dorie]

Kathy wrote: "For those of you who haven't read The Girl Who Played with Fire, run, don't walk to the bookstore or library and get it. It was absolutely fabulous. Larsson was a brilliant writer...."

It's next, Kathy. Can't wait.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Kathy wrote: "For those of you who haven't read The Girl Who Played with Fire, run, don't walk to the bookstore or library and get it. It was absolutely fabulous. Larsson was a brilliant writer...."

Yeah, I'm currently reading the first book in that series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and really enjoying.

[Lulu]

>hi fiona, im kinda new here so i have joined to read more mystery books:) em... i only have read books like the the girl with the dragon tatoo, so i nead more info about these books!!!!

[Lulu]

Fiona wrote: "Susanna wrote: "Kathy wrote: "For those of you who haven't read The Girl Who Played with Fire, run, don't walk to the bookstore or library and get it. It was absolutely fabulous. L..."
great thanks for the recomandation!!

[[deleted user]]

I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and can't wait to receive The Girl Who Played with Fire. Fortunately it's on it's way right now. :)

[[deleted user]]

I'm starting Mistress of the Art of Death. I saw the thread here, and I've had it on the shelf for quite a while, so now I have more incentive to get it read.