October Mystery 2015 Selection. PI's, start you engines, PLZ.

[Tina]

Post your title choices. Won't be 'til Sept's end that we secure copies of our winner but look how fast Sept. arrived. Late Sept. will be here before you know it.

Note: I posted an invite at current holiday thread. Seems there's a bit of a discussion going on there. Would love a few more like-minded PI's to join our group. We'll see how it goes.

[Tina]

Okay, my pick...one from me for now; there's another title I need to get more info on. (Maybe save it for New Year if it takes place at another time of year). Anyway, this is mine. You may pick three if need be. Not a rule etched in stone. Just a suggestion.

My pick is

[Jill]

Tina, what about sending out invites to some of the members that are members here, that haven't been participating. Maybe some of them forgot they joined the group.

[Jill]

My two picks are by Shelley Freydont and I'm with Tina on by Leslie Meier

[Allison]

Okey-dokey. I went shopping on my books list and found these:

by Susan Bernhardt

by Kathi Daley

[Tina]

Jill, I've sent a few over the months but other than our regulars coming and going, no one responded. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Is there a link or send formula that you know of? I receive invites time to time and again, I wonder if I'm doing it right.

[Jill]

I'm sure there is something that you can send out for all members. I know in another group I'm in there's a lot in it and each month I get an email saying it's time to pick the next month book, (Which the past couple of months it hasn't been a book I'd want to read....) I don't see her sending each member a message one at a time, and there's around 200 members...let me see what I can find in my investigation. Hopefully I'll be back with a warrant....lol

[Jill]

Ok Tina, this is what I found out: Only Moderators, can send broadcasts. Go to Settings on the far right menu of your group, and on the lower right side of the new window is "broadcast a message to all members." This should send to all the members and it will show up in their messages here on goodreads. I don't know if this is what you've done, but I don't see if it would hurt, to do this, maybe some of the members would come and read one month here, one month there if we send out one or two broadcast's a month. Like one at the end of the month saying we are getting ready to read this..... and then one that says make a suggestion for a book.

[Allison]

Good Job Sheriff Jill on helping to round up new readers. I would not have known to do that.

[Jill]

AWWWWWW SHUCKS! It's all in a day's work ma'am.

[Tina]

Good job X's 2, Jill and Allison...or is that 3? Okay, I will look further into your directions, employ and see what we can see. Thanks bunches. Yeah, even if PI's show up every now and again it'll liven up The Parlor. A few more regular, loyal PI's would be nice! Even though we are a small group, I feel we are a great group. We read some great titles, casual and comfy guidelines and time to time have special author visits. Thanks again, PI's!

[Jill]

It's no problem. I also like our small little group it's more personable. However, a few more people would be nice.

Has anyone heard from J?

[Tina]

I agree. 8 - 10 active would be nice. Haven't heard anything from J. She writes sometimes and then there's a space. Hope she's okay.

[Jill]

I hope she is also. Maybe her medical problem is acting up and she needs to rest.

[Tina]

Heard from J today. She's having a procedure soon and will know more in a few days. We're lifting her up in healing thoughts and prayers. ;-)

[Jill]

Ty for the update Tina, we'll keep good thoughts, prayers and keep the candles lit for her

[Allison]

Sending good thoughts towards J today. :)

How's everybody else doing? Pretty quiet lately on the PI front...

[Jill]

We've had a cool front move in and I've been enjoying the low 70's high 60's weather. It's great temps to get the yard ready for fall. Had the windows open and sitting and reading in the nice cool temps

[Tina]

Got out to B&N-Star$ this weekend. Had to kick off season with their pumpkin spice frappe. So-so. I think you PI's need to get w/corporate and show them how it's done. ;-)

As I haven't won thee Lotto, I'm applying for seasonal work. Ugh. Got use to working from home office (a bit dry lately) and am spoiled. But, it'll only be pt time, discount, fa la la la spirit etc; we'll see how it goes. :-/

Still reading though. Always got to allow time for reading!

[Allison]

Jill, that all sounds so wonderful. We piled into the family truckster yesterday an headed to Long beach WA for the Rod Run to the End of the World or something like that and looked at hot rods, ate crab cakes and just enjoyed the day.

Today we are piling back in the family truckster to go go-carting with the "kids" (me and my husband, lol). Oh and some real kids too to make it look legit.

'Sposed to have some rain tomorrow so will be able to get my reading in too. Always with the reading lol.

Pumpkin Spice frappe huh...might have to play around with a recipe for that so you can make them from home :)

[Tina]

PI's, your fall kickoffs sound great. I'd love temps in the 60's - 70's. Trade ya.

Got the car shows down, did go go-carting once upon a time and though I've done crab cakes, what I wouldn't give for the authentic WA variety!!

Good day sunshine. Early mornin' trolling Dunkin' for a decent cuppa and later got some sun. Haven't done either in a while. Productive day. ;-)

Allison, I know your homemade pumpkin drinks have ta be better than the one I had. ;-)

[Allison]

Tina wrote: "PI's, your fall kickoffs sound great. I'd love temps in the 60's - 70's. Trade ya.

Got the car shows down, did go go-carting once upon a time and though I've done crab cakes, what I wouldn't giv..."

Well thank you for the kudos on the pumpkin drinkies: had Pumpkin Spice COCOA this morning and it was delish! of course, chocolate whip cream on top helps ;) It was a dry cocoa mix that I bought at the Portland OR "Worlds" Biggest Cmas Bazaar here last year. I try to buy some of their cocoa every year.

So, a frappe, is basically a blended coffee drink mixed with ice? Is that right? I could come up with a recipe for that I'm thinking...

[Allison]

Anybody want to add their October book suggestions?
So far we have 4 options but I'm sure some of the others who read this board have some ideas.

[Tina]

I'm looking but so far I'm stuck on Leslie Meiers' Candy Corn tome. Been lusting after that one since its mention on early season release list.

Frappuccino, Cappuccino...I get those mixed up. I like the ones w/whipped ice so I guess those are Cappuccinos.

Yum to that pumpkin drink, Allison.
Is the dry cocoa you noted sweetened or plain? Sounds like it might be sweetened.

I might try this one (forget name but will look it up) gourmet blend this year. Found it at season's end. I also like Lake Champlain's cocoa. The shaved stuff. Their powdered variety is too much like Swiss Miss which is okay in a pinch.

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Hello Everyone:
I just joined your group and would love to join the October discussion. To nominate a book is it a fall/autumn theme?

I like soft-boiled mysteries and character driven suspense thrillers. I guess you could say, most mysteries without the graphics. I would like to read more cozy-type mysteries-there are sooooo many, so thought this would be an excellent place to mingle.

I also enjoy watching medical, legal and drama mystery/crime TV.

[Jill]

Hi MsG and welcome!

You can nominate any book you want. Feel free to join our discussion that we have going on right now. We are reading by Connie Archer and as a side read by Joyce Lavene. You still have plenty of time to join one of these or both if you'd like.

I hope you enjoy our li'l group here.

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Thanks Jill!

[Allison]

Oh I'm pretty sure the cocoa I had was sweetened.

Welcome MsG! So glad you found us. We normally read 1 book a month as a group but a few of us like to do a side read as well. Feel free to join the discussions already going for September, as Jill noted, there's still time.

[Jill]

Allison, that coco sounds yummy!!!!!!!!!!!! I seen that the fall creamer's are starting to come out here and dunk n' donuts has their pumpkin coffee, but I couldn't find that one that you suggested at my walmart. I'm going to make your latte all through fall....it was yummy.

[Allison]

Jill wrote: "Allison, that coco sounds yummy!!!!!!!!!!!! I seen that the fall creamer's are starting to come out here and dunk n' donuts has their pumpkin coffee, but I couldn't find that one that you suggested..."

Oh yes the fall creamers have hit here too and I'm so happy. Love them all!

[Jill]

I was looking at this new book, it looks like it might become a series NOT FOR OCTOBER PICK. But it looks like it could be interesting. Seems like they are starting to come out with some series in the 1800's and prior periods.

[Allison]

Jill wrote: "I was looking at this new book, it looks like it might become a series NOT FOR OCTOBER PICK. But it looks like it could be interesting. Seems like they are ..."

I already had it marked as a "want to read" - again, great minds think alike, Jill. We could maybe do this as a side read 1 month.

[Jill]

I would like that. It sounds like an interesting one. I probably won't be able to get it until sometime in Oct. so maybe we could do it as a Nov. side read?

[Tina]

MsG! You are most welcomed to The Parlor. We PI's have a neat li'l group which generally prefers cozies but sometimes we go a little gritty (very little). We're casual, easy on rules and regs. One teensy request - in discussions we can't help spoilers. I mean we're discussing the story so just indicate spoiler and drop down a few spaces so the eye doesn't pick it up. Thanks and PLZ enjoy.

As we look forward to October we usually stick with something of an autumn, Halloween theme. Any of that sub-genre would be great. Stoke the hearth, grab a high back or club chair. Toast your mug of whatever quaff is your pleasure and make yourself cozy. Pun intended. ;-)

MsG wrote: "Hello Everyone:
I just joined your group and would love to join the October discussion. To nominate a book is it a fall/autumn theme?

I like soft-boiled mysteries and character driven suspense ..."

[Tina]

Curious Beginning sounds interesting. I'm adding it to my list with hopes for the New Year or as side read?

We could keep our main read as Oct. -fall, Halloween, Nov. Thanksgiving-ish, Dec. - Christmas, winter holidays etc. but make our side reads any topic that gets the votes. This way it won't be only about the holidays...unless we want that. What say you, PI's?

[Tina]

Thanks, Allison. Did you post the cocoa-pumpkin drink recipe? If yes, just point me to it. If no, wouldya, couldya pretty PLZ with whipped cream on it?


Allison wrote: "Oh I'm pretty sure the cocoa I had was sweetened.

Welcome MsG! So glad you found us. We normally read 1 book a month as a group but a few of us like to do a side read as well. Feel free to join t..."

[Allison]

Tina wrote: "Thanks, Allison. Did you post the cocoa-pumpkin drink recipe? If yes, just point me to it. If no, wouldya, couldya pretty PLZ with whipped cream on it?


Allison wrote: "Oh I'm pretty sure the..."

Oh the pumpkin cocoa drink was a packet purchased at a craft fair here...I can get you some for Christmas though :)

[Allison]

Tina wrote: "Curious Beginning sounds interesting. I'm adding it to my list with hopes for the New Year or as side read?

We could keep our main read as Oct. -fall, Halloween, Nov. Thanksgiving-ish, Dec. - C..."

That sounds good to me. I like the idea of the side reads being kind of random. Jill we could certainly have that one as a side read in Nov or whenever. you guys know I'm always up for reading anything. Just "say when" lol.

[Jill]

I like them being random as well. I also think it's nice to read books that no one has heard much about or read before. I'm getting a cold, so my head is a li'l fuzzy, so I hope my post are making sense.

[Tina]

Allison, I've been a pretty good PI this year (least I think so LOL, IMHO, whatever works.) Sure whatever you like.

Jill, you are fine. I/we get you so not to worry. Just be well. Nothing worse than those blasted head colds. Take care.

Allison wrote: "Tina wrote: "Thanks, Allison. Did you post the cocoa-pumpkin drink recipe? If yes, just point me to it. If no, wouldya, couldya pretty PLZ with whipped cream on it?


Allison wrote: "Oh I'm pr..."

[J]

J is back with good news! Tests came back negative...have to follow up in a few months just to be on the safe side but for now all is well. I want to thank all of you who said a prayer, a kind word or even held a good thought. It meant a lot to me and I deeply appreciate it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[Jill]

Glad everything is ok and that your back!!!!!!!!!!

[Tina]

That's great news, J! A Snoopy Dance in The Parlor for sure. Now you can truly enjoy Fall/Winter 2015! Yey!

[Allison]

Glad everything is going well J!

Now Jill's got a head cold. Gosh I hate those. And it makes it hard to read.

[Jill]

It sure does Allison. It's even hard to watch tv, because of the burning eyes and hubby keeps asking me, are you asleep. If I was asleep would I be showing you that you're my #1 hubby! No dummy, it's the cold.....geezzzzzzzz MEN!

[J]

Lol Jill!
My vote for October is for Candy Corn Murder. I had previously read one of Shelley Freydont's work and wasn't overwhelmed by it but this new one sounds interesting as does the proposed side read. Hmmm....

[J]

Welcome to our little group MsG! Trust you will enjoy your time with us.

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J wrote: "Welcome to our little group MsG! Trust you will enjoy your time with us."

Thank you J and I am very glad you had a good report.

[Allison]

Sounds like 3 votes for Candy Corn Murder so I'll jump in and go with it as well. Are we all in agreement for that one for October then?

How many are in for a side read of A Curious Beginning?

Not trying to be pushy but I have to budget for the new books:)

[Allison]

Ok - Candy Corn Murder is No.22 (twenty-two!) in a series and I have not read any of the ones preceding - is this gonna be an issue? Will I be able to know what's going on?

Also, Jill, you just read it - are you gonna want to reread it with us?