Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge discussion
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Merry Christmas from Canada! I wish a beautiful, blessed 2014 to all of us. I am so happy that Yvonne and I spoke about raising her challenge heights. I'll reach for the highest rung she has and look forward to us all spurring each other along.
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Here are my candidates for Yvonne's mystery theme. I'm proud to be a new, fourth hostess in the mystery women's quadrant and more! :) http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2013/11...“Aunt Dimity Digs In” Nancy Atherton, 1995
“Uninvited Ghost” E.J. Copperman, 2011
“Angel's Verdict” Mary Stanton, 2011
“The Man In The Brown Suit” Agatha Christie, 1924
“The Irish Cairn Murder” Dicey Deere, 2003
“Aunt Dimity Digs In” Nancy Atherton, 1995
“Something The Cat Dragged In” Charlotte MacLeod, 1983
“Crocodile On The Sandbank” Elizabeth Peters, 1975
“The Curse Of The Pharaohs” Elizabeth Peters, 1981
“Death Of A Gossip” Marion C. Beaton, 1985
“Caught Dead In Philadelphia” Gillian Roberts,1987
“Gunpowder Green” Laura Childs, 2002
“It Takes A Witch” Heather Blake, 2012
“The Secret Portrait” Lillian Stewart Carl, 2006
“Tarnished & Torn” Juliet Blackwell, 2013
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What a great list of books! Happy Reading!
Awww, thank you Yvonne! The very same to you, your husband, and fluffies. Higher, Yvonne! Higher! Heeheehee.
(1) “Then Came Two Women” Charlotte Armstrong, 1962 (5/5) (2) “Angel's Verdict” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)
(3) “The Irish Cairn Murder” Dicey Deere, 2003 (3/5)(4) “A Taste For Murder” Claudia Bishop, 1994 (2/5)
(5) “Angel Condemned” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)
FYI- anyone premiering my 3 reading themes February 1st are welcome to count what they're reading, starting now. If you don't post a review before February 1, it's close enough for me. :) http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/etherea...
(1) “Angel's Verdict” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)(2) “A Taste For Murder” Claudia Bishop, 1994 (2/5)
(3) “Angel Condemned” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)
(4) “The Irish Cairn Murder” Dicey Deere, 2003 (3/5)
(5) “Ghost Ship” P.J. Alderman, 2011 (3/5)
(6) “Aunt Dimity Digs In” Nancy Atherton, 1995 (4/5)
On the anniversary of my blog, I like to share the first post I wrote; an issue very upsetting at the time I wanted voiced. It got a dearly happy ending. Every one of those kittens is a vibrant adult member in my family today. Happy third blog anniversary to us, Carolyn! :) http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2011/02...
Excellent post, Carolyn. I, too, am an animal lover and have two rescue cats myself. My husband found a kitten on the golf course skinny and afraid - he brought him home so he wouldn't be coyote bait. He's a year old now and loving his new life. People often drop kittens off at the golf course knowing there are coyotes lurking….it just kills me!!!! Anyway happy 3rd anniversary of your blog. I'm enjoying it!
I could use comments at the article itself. I wrote it before I had a subscribers. People's support against sticky rules, versus great parents, are important. In the meantime, thanks for letting me know you like that article and my blog itself! It's very rewarding to have you there.You certainly have my respect for caring about cats. I'm glad my youngest five (Mom & babies) never were shelter cats. After a fight, it only went as far as arranging them to bring the pregnant kitten to us. How happy all 7 make me every day. Your husband sounds like a kind person too. Thanks for the anniversary wishes. It sounds like a good time to crank out some activities.
I rarely dislike a new series but when I do, it gives me pause. I pre-buy numerous volumes! Thankfully I normally love my selections and am not worried here. Laura's opener for the tea shop was great. Maybe these ones grow better. A low rating because there was no excitement until page 141. Parts of those rare action scenes were lame and unbelievably depicted. When the pace got good, the novel ended with startling abruptness - no wind down to enjoy the conclusion.(7) “Eggs In Purgatory” Laura Childs, 2008 (2/5)
I have this in my very large TBR pile. I think I won't be in a rush to read this one.
The review I compose at Amazon Canada is going to allow for "first book": establishing background details. I'm pretty sure the tea shop is going to keep being good.I've pre-collected several of the scrapbook ones too and notice I don't have the first, "Keepsake Crimes". If this one doesn't touch on the paranormal, the flair comes close. The protagonist's best friend owns a voodoo shop. I think that's my cup of tea! I'll look for someone with whom to trade a copy. I have an on-going giveaway pile on my end (or prize choices for my 3 challenges).
Kristine, as for being in a hurry to read stuff I think I'll fall in love with; I'm starting this year doing the reverse! There's satisfaction, even relief, finishing with novels I'm willing to give away. :)
(1) “Angel's Verdict” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)(2) “Angel Condemned” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)
(3) “A Taste For Murder” Claudia Bishop, 1994 (2/5)
(4) “The Irish Cairn Murder” Dicey Deere, 2003 (3/5)
(5) “Ghost Ship” P.J. Alderman, 2011 (3/5)
(6) “Aunt Dimity Digs In” Nancy Atherton, 1995 (4/5)
(7) “Eggs In Purgatory” Laura Childs, 2008 (2/5)
(8) “Gunpowder Green” Laura Childs, 2002 (2/5)
(9) “The Man In The Brown Suit” Agatha Christie, 1924 (5/5)
(10) “Crocodile On The Sandbank” Elizabeth Peters, 1975
I do so enjoy the Amelia Peabody series.
This one is starting so slowly but I can see it getting better. I'm already attached the ladies and the tone.
I started the series somewhere in the middle and was instantly hooked. I have been wanting to read the earlier books in the series and just haven't done so yet.
I can't bear that, especially in series like Kate Kingbury, Elizabeth Peters, Nancy Atherton where they marry the male partner who is introduced. I regret I know Amelia doesn't remain single. I glanced at book II's rear cover and was sorry the synopsis gave it away! Way to let me be surprised in the next 50 or 100 pages.Did I ask if you wanted to join my challenges? You can enter all of these cozies at "My Kind Of Mystery" (read Feb 1 onward) and many at "Ethereal". :) http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/riedel-...
Yes, I joined the "Ethereal" and am on my way to join the "My Kind of Mystery". I just found a used book store near me... Yippee!!! I purchased one by Madelyn Alt (she has been on my TBR for awhile), the first Amelia Peabody and a few others. CAn't wait to read them.
Wow, Kristine, I've just seen this news! This is wonderful!!! You have 50 minutes to e-mail the answer to the first riddle, live right now. If you haven't exactly gotten your page up yet, it's okay. I knew you intended to join my group somewhere, because you appeared in "Gentle Spectrums" here at Goodreads. I think a FEW friends have sweetly made appearances there and I wait with baited breath to see which blog page(s) have them as entrants, eventually.Since "Ethereal" has been my smallest group so far, I hoped to have a few additional faces in that one most of all. Girl, you have made my day!!!!! I feel like I have passed 'the skunk line' by having a warm group of 10; to use a Cribbage term. *HUG!*
Not giving up on sending around good cheer in March: here I am again. I would like to publicly wish A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear fiancé, Ron! Now I'd better get back to cleaning house and see what the cats are doing, too. Heeheehee.
I'm reading a wonderful variety early this 2014, that doesn't all categorize as cozy. You bet there's lots of that on my horizon too. I see the tall pile every night as I sleep ~ and that's just our bedroom. (11) “The Ghost & The Dead Deb” Alice Kimberly, 2005 (5/5)
I've wanted for a long time, to start a friendly chat about exactly what 'a cozy mystery' is. The reason is, I've found the categorization too liberally applied, on books that I didn't feel suited it. Join in! :) Let's get to the basics of what we feel it is, see where impressions skew.The nutshell, to me: the genre refers to career-themed settings (flower shop, bookstore, cheese shop, magic clothing store)... Gore or sex are light and usually occur off-screen. The mystery is usually one simple issue: solve what happened and by whom.
I disagree Agatha Christie belongs. I find her plots intelligent, multi-faceted, and the details of the resolution are so energizing to the mind that the first time I read her, I honestly felt my brain cells buzzing. The crime and sometimes the environment are harsher and deaths have occurred on-screen. I would categorize her as 'classic mystery', not because of year but tone, style, and impact.
Years ago I stumble on Crocodile On The Sandbank. I laugh all through the book. I still remember the fist line. "I am I was correct in stating when I saw Emily the first time she was walking the street. If my critc is correct in fairness to her I must find another phrasing."
(1) “Angel's Verdict” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)(2) “Angel Condemned” Mary Stanton, 2011 (3/5)
(3) “A Taste For Murder” Claudia Bishop, 1994 (2/5)
(4) “The Irish Cairn Murder” Dicey Deere, 2003 (3/5)
(5) “Ghost Ship” P.J. Alderman, 2011 (3/5)
(6) “Aunt Dimity Digs In” Nancy Atherton, 1995 (4/5)
(7) “Eggs In Purgatory” Laura Childs, 2008 (2/5)
(8) “Gunpowder Green” Laura Childs, 2002 (2/5)
(9) “The Man In The Brown Suit” Agatha Christie, 1924 (5/5)
(10) “Crocodile On The Sandbank” Elizabeth Peters, 1975 (3/5)
(11) “The Ghost & The Dead Deb” Alice Kimberly, 2005 (5/5)
(12) “Ghost Of A Chance” Yasmine Galenorn, 2003 (3/5)
(13) “The Curse Of The Pharaohs” Elizabeth Peters, 1981 (5/5)
(14) “Something The Cat Dragged In” Charlotte MacLeod, 1983 (4/5)
(15) “The Cat Who Could Read Backwards” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1966 (5/5)
(16) “The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1967 (5/5)
(17) “The Cat Who Turned On And Off” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1968 (5/5)
(18) “The Cat Who Saw Red” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1986
(19) “Caught Dead In Philadelphia” Gillian Roberts, 1987 (3/5)(20) “Death On Demand” Carolyn G. Hart, 1987 (3/5)
(21) “The Merlot Murders” Ellen Crosby, 2006 (3/5)
The Death on Demand series is one of my favorites.
Eeek, not another who doesn't capitalize every word in a title. It's hard on the eye. ;) I found the start slow to engage me because it didn't begin with the protagonist and passed to several perspectives I didn't care about. I also hate hearing any hint about euthanasia (Of an animal. People's own choice is different; then of course it's impossible for a human's pull to be pulled "because it's an animal"). So for a whole segment to involve the killing drug, which I prefer knowing nothing about, wasn't going to bring comfortable reading that warranted a five.However many other things about the setting, key two characters, writing, and creative touches are wonderful and original in a way I admire. I really think I'm going to be a fan too. I often feel we ought to push past introductory volumes and see what's ahead.
Not capitalizing every word in the title may be hard on your eyes, but it is correct grammar. Unless it is the first word of the title, articles (the, a, etc.) and propositions are not to be capitalized.
Yes, it is one form of accepted grammar (today). Hence my jocularity for choosing that form. I don't do commas in front of 'and' or 'but' either, except in a '3 or more list'. I'm a fan of the old ways. I still spell "All Hallows Eve" "Hallowe'en", too. :-)
It appears I'm finished with this popsicle stand! What I'll do is catch up writing reviews - my reading has zoomed this new year. Then I'll link everything I have so far and attach my blog page as a wrap-up post. That enables me to tame the plethora of groups in which I have membership. If I have time to add extra titles, I'll do so but am safe closing the theme at any time. Hip hip hurray! :-) Carolyn. http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2013/11...
(19) “Caught Dead In Philadelphia” Gillian Roberts, 1987 (3/5)(20) “Death On Demand” Carolyn G. Hart, 1987 (3/5)
(21) “The Merlot Murders” Ellen Crosby, 2006 (3/5)
(22) “The Tale Of Oat Cake Crag” Susan Wittig Albert, 2010 (3/5)
(23) “The Curse Of The Giant Hogweed” Charlotte MacLeod, 1985 (4/5)
For all interested: here is my review about Lilian Jackson Braun; not being the fluff I expected. I was enthralled to find five-star mysteries. http://www.amazon.ca/review/R3JR9NG27...
Here's how I am doing, with reviews included. Yours Truly, Carolyn “RIEDEL Fascination”.“A Taste For Murder” Claudia Bishop, 1994 (2/5)
“Angel's Verdict” Mary Stanton, 2010 (3/5)
“Angel Condemned” Mary Stanton, 2011 (4/5)
“The Irish Cairn Murder” Dicey Deere, 2003 (3/5)
“Ghost Ship” P.J. Alderman, 2011 (3/5)
“Aunt Dimity Digs In” Nancy Atherton, 1995 (4/5)
“Eggs In Purgatory” Laura Childs, 2008 (2/5)
“Gunpowder Green” Laura Childs, 2002 (2/5)
“Crocodile On The Sandbank” Elizabeth Peters, 1975 (3/5)
(10) “The Man In The Brown Suit” Agatha Christie, 1924 (5/5)
“The Ghost & The Dead Deb” Alice Kimberly, 2005 (5/5)
“Ghost Of A Chance” Yasmine Galenorn, 2003 (3/5)
“The Curse Of The Pharaohs” Elizabeth Peters, 1981 (5/5)
“Something The Cat Dragged In” Charlotte MacLeod, 1983 (4/5)
“The Cat Who Could Read Backwards” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1966 (5/5)
“The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1967 (5/5)
“The Cat Who Turned On And Off” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1968 (5/5)
“The Cat Who Saw Red” Lilian Jackson Braun, 1986 (4/5)
“Caught Dead In Philadelphia” Gillian Roberts, 1987 (3/5)
(20) “Death On Demand” Carolyn G. Hart, 1987 (3/5)
“The Merlot Murders” Ellen Crosby, 2006 (3/5)
“The Tale Of Oat Cake Crag” Susan Wittig Albert, 2010 (3/5)
“The Curse Of The Giant Hogweed” Charlotte MacLeod, 1985 (4/5)
“Remedy For Treason” Caroline Roe, 1998 (4/5)
“The Family Vault” Charlotte MacLeod, 1979 (5/5)
“The Withdrawing Room” Charlotte MacLeod, 1980 (4/5)
“The Night The Gods Smiled” Eric Wright, 1983 (4/5)
“Smoke Detector” Eric Wright, 1984 (4/5)
“Death In The Old Country” Eric Wright, 1985 (4/5)
(30) “Cure For A Charlatan” Caroline Roe, 1999 (3/5)
“Dead Bolt” Juliet Blackwell, 2011 (5/5)
“Murder On The House” Juliet Blackwell, 2012 (5/5)
“Tarnished And Torn” Juliet Blackwell, 2013 (5/5)
Today we wish our very dear Siamese, McCartney Hendrix: a happy fourteenth birthday! Happy birthday McCartney! With all our love, the whole family.
I knew you for sure would step up for this milestone. :) I'll tell McCartney his first greetings are from New York! Hugs, Carolyn.
Thank you! :) It means a lot to celebrate our shorter-spanned family members but in no way less loved or less real members. All the more reason to make grand observations of the years we have. (You should see it when 'the four kitten' add years every September. I saw them born and couldn't fathom them being three, next four)!Yes Yvonne, I feel that way about groups I am in and action in my threads too. Interaction, hearty discussions, sharing personal events are the mission. It's quiet in others, except one-way traffic: post your own stuff but not pop in to see others. I savour the fun with you and Lynn today. Plus whoever else joins our fray once they catch-up with our posts. :)
I've been determined my wholly updated, HTML-coded list be viewed, even if new discussions threatened to sink it from the top of participants' view! LOL! It's item #38, right here. :)Betty, very nice of you and Kato to wish McCartney a happy birthday too! I will tell him when he rises. All of the cats hear me up and and poised near the bed for Ron to stir. Little do they know I'm going back to bed and he too will sleep in.
If folks know the Canadian authors in message #38, or wish to explore my reviews therein:I updated most of them the other day. They're linked. :) I'm presently into for the first time....
(27) “The Night The Gods Smiled” Eric Wright, 1983 (4/5)
This one contradicts one of my notions about the 'cozy': this elderly author focused on sexual desire. But the remainder has its breezy, undramatic pace. Characters are at the forefront and mystery-solving is gradual. I'll finish today because it's pouring outside.
(28) “Smoke Detector” Eric Wright, 1984 (4/5)(29) “Death In The Old Country” Eric Wright, 1985 (4/5)
(30) “Cure For A Charlatan” Caroline Roe, 1999 (3/5)
A great deal of review links have been updated in message #38. Readers are also welcome at my blog page, where I'll add them too. “RIEDEL Fascination”.
Many participants of the Canadian challenge wrote a profile. If anyone would like to read mine, it shares a great deal beyond the literary: my concern that many reviews are spoilers, why I love print, trivia my brothers and I played by car and anywhere, even a local ghost story. http://www.bookmineset.com/2013/11/7-...Something it wouldn't have shared, last November, is about my family's very dear cat who was with us for TWENTY-ONE YEARS. Our most precious Thumbelina Sandy was born on this very day today, in 1982. The only way to celebrate is to share it with people, so I'm shouting it out.
We always remember you and love you, our very dear Thumbelina!
All of the present cats say hello. Happy birthday to you with love, always!
