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[Jill]

Could we add on the 4th Campion Police at the Funeral to that list for July /August

[Susan]

Sounds good to me, Jill. I want to continue Campion and Blake. Police at the Funeral sounds like a more typical murder mystery than previous books I have read. Mind you, no morning tea? That would drive me to crime!

[Judy]

I'd also be happy to read more Campion with the group.

[Pamela]

Judy wrote: "I'd also be happy to read more Campion with the group."

Me too. When I first read GA fiction about 40 years ago, I loved Marsh and didn't really take to Allingham. This time round, I find Campion far more engaging than Alleyn. Interesting how our tastes change as we grow older.

[Susan]

I too didn't like Campion when I first read him, but I am warming to the series now.

[Susan]

March/April: The Beast Must Die: Nicholas Blake
March/April: Black Orchids: Rex Stout
April/May: An Expert in Murder: Nicola Upson
May/June: Look to the Lady: Margery Allingham
June/July: Information Received: E.R. Punshon
June/July: The Smiler With the Knife: Nicholas Blake
July/August: Police at the Funeral: Margery Allingham

An updated list of buddy reads. Have I missed anything?

I am looking forward to the Upson next month - wonder if that will be another series we want to pursue?

[Jan C]

The Upson series is much shorter, though; at least so far.

[Susan]

I have only read the first one and that was a while ago, Jan. I never read on, but perhaps that was just because there are SO many series and I didn't get round to it.

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review)]

Jan C wrote: "The Upson series is much shorter, though; at least so far."

I think there are 7 in the Upson series

[Susan]

Talking of series, are we continuing with Michael Innes? The third is Lament for a Maker?

[Rosina]

Susan wrote: "Talking of series, are we continuing with Michael Innes? The third is Lament for a Maker?"

I'd like that - it's a book I already have (as Kindle).

[Susan]

Great, Rosina. Anyone else interested?

[Jill]

I would be willing to have another shot at Innes.

[Pamela]

Susan wrote: "Talking of series, are we continuing with Michael Innes? The third is Lament for a Maker?"

I'd be up for that one as I snapped it up on Kindle recently. I rather liked Appleby.

[Susan]

March/April: The Beast Must Die: Nicholas Blake
March/April: Black Orchids: Rex Stout
April/May: An Expert in Murder: Nicola Upson
May/June: Look to the Lady: Margery Allingham
June/July: Information Received: E.R. Punshon
June/July: The Smiler With the Knife: Nicholas Blake
July/August: Police at the Funeral: Margery Allingham
August/Sept: Lament for a Maker: Michael Innes

Good to hear, everyone.

[Susan]

March/April: The Beast Must Die: Nicholas Blake
March/April: Black Orchids: Rex Stout
April/May: An Expert in Murder: Nicola Upson
May/June: Look to the Lady: Margery Allingham
June/July: Information Received: E.R. Punshon
June/July: The Smiler With the Knife: Nicholas Blake
July/August: Police at the Funeral: Margery Allingham
August/Sept: Lament for a Maker: Michael Innes

Good to hear, everyone.

[Susan]

Don't forget that our next Buddy Read will be An Expert in Murder

I haven't read this yet, but am looking forward to starting it soon. The thread will open mid-April.

[Susan]

We have added the next Clara Benson to our Buddy Read (discussion about this was on the monthly group read about the first in the series). Our Buddy Read list now looks like this:

March/April: Black Orchids: Rex Stout
April/May: An Expert in Murder: Nicola Upson
May/June: Look to the Lady: Margery Allingham
June/July: Information Received: E.R. Punshon
June/July: The Smiler With the Knife: Nicholas Blake
July/August: The Mystery at Underwood House: Clara Benson
July/August: Police at the Funeral: Margery Allingham
August/Sept: Lament for a Maker: Michael Innes

[Leslie]

I am looking forward to the next couple, Look to the Lady & Information Received, both of which I own. If can get a copy of the Blake, I'll join that one too.

[Susan]

Good to hear, Leslie. I am also looking forward to reading on with the Allingham and trying the first in the Punshon series. I am always happy to encourage people to read Nicholas Blake. I would say that those who have tried his books have enjoyed them, although The Smiler With the Knife is more of a thriller than a crime novel.

[Abigail]

I notice that a buddy read of Allingham’s Look to the Lady is soon to begin. I believe this book is also published as The Gyrth Chalice Mystery.

[Susan]

Thanks for the reminder, Abigail. I have to read this one by mid-month :)

[Jan C]

Not sure if I will re-read it but I did pull it out of my donations bag so it can be referred to. I read it fairly recently.

[Susan]

Just a reminder that our next buddy read is:

May/June: Look to the Lady: Margery Allingham

I will open the thread this weekend

[Elinor]

In June I'm planning a "favorite author / series" month as a sort of gift for my birthday ^^ As for mysteries, I would like to read : The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag, Murder on the Orient Express and Death in the Stocks (Inspector Hannasyde, if someone would be interested to read one of them along me :)

[Judy]

Elinor, we have previously read Death in the Stocks if you want to look up the thread (sorry, can't post a link on my tablet.) I believe Murder on the Orient Express is coming up later this year in the Poirot buddy reads which Jessica is organizing.

[Jill]

Here is the thread :- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I don't think we had a spoiler thread then.

[Susan]

Yes, Murder on the Orient Express is December, I believe?

Elinor, I have only read the first Flavia De Luce book, but that was years ago. I think Weed that Strings is the second book? Perhaps if you suggest the first in the series and then the second a month or two later? I would certainly join in with those and we have spaces in October and November...

[Elinor]

I will post on the previous read post for Death in the Stocks. I may also find another Christie to read next month in order to read Murder on the Orient Express later on with you. As for Flavia De Luce, I think I will do like you said Susan but for reading the third one with you ^^

[Judy]

Jill, thanks for posting the Heyer link,

[Susan]

That would mean Sept/Oct would be The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Is there any interest in reading this as a buddy read? I will slot it in if there is. If not, maybe Elinor can just open the thread for the book she wants to read, whenever she wants to start it?

[Sandy]

Susan wrote: "That would mean Sept/Oct would be The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Is there any interest in reading this as a buddy ..."

Love the series but I am current and have too much of a backlog for a reread. I might remember enough to participate in general discussions.

[Jill]

I've read the first two so if it gets to book 3 I will join in

[Susan]

Maybe Elinor can just do book 3 then? I would need to re-read the first two and doubt I will have time, but - if Elinor wants to jump ahead and set up the buddy read for the book she chose, then that's fine.

Elinor, if you need any help setting up the thread, then just let us know and we'll help you.

[Jill]

I was wondering if anything was decided on Mr. Bowling Buys a Newspaper .It did get 11 votes in the poll but was only third

[Susan]

It seems Mr Bowling was hard to get outside the UK, Jill, but I would like to read it. Buddy reads so far -

June/July: The Smiler With the Knife by Nicholas Blake.

July/August: Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

July/August: The Mystery at Underwood House by Clara Benson

August/Sept: Lament for a Maker by Michael Innes.

We could slot Mr Bowling in Sept/Oct if there is any interest? If you would like to read it, Jill, I will happily Buddy Read it with you and we may get some other members interested?

[Jan C]

I would join you, since I was able to find it.

[Jill]

Sept/Oct would be good . Others voted for it so there must be some who have it.

[Susan]

Sounds good. It is also on Audible, in the UK at least. Buddy Reads so far:

June/July: The Smiler With the Knife by Nicholas Blake.

July/August: Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

July/August: The Mystery at Underwood House by Clara Benson

August/Sept: Lament for a Maker by Michael Innes.

Sept/October: Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper by Donald Henderson.

Interestingly, there is a new pre-order for Donald Henderson, so more books by him being re-released.
a voice like velvet

A sensational wartime crime novel about a BBC announcer who abuses his position to commit crimes against the rich and famous…

By day Ernest Bisham is a velvet-voiced announcer for the BBC; the whole country recognises the sound of his meticulous pronouncements. By night, however, Mr Bisham is a cat-burglar, careless about his loot, but revelling in the danger and excitement of his running contest with Scotland Yard. But as he gets away with more and more daring escapades, there will come a time when he goes too far . . .

When Donald Henderson’s Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper caused something of a sensation, his publishers were keen to capitalise on their author’s popularity, quickly reissuing The Announcer (originally published under his pen-name ‘D. H. Landels’) with the more alluring title A Voice Like Velvet. Despite a small edition of just 3,000 copies, it was his best reviewed work, as suspenseful and offbeat as his earlier success.

This Detective Club classic includes an introduction by The Golden Age of Murder’s Martin Edwards, who explores Henderson’s own BBC career and the long established tradition of books about gentlemen crooks. The book also includes a rare Henderson short story, the chilling ‘The Alarm Bell’.

Looks good too - out September.

[Jill]

E.R.Punshon

Here are the original threads from when we read this in April 16

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Susan]

Thanks, Jill. I will add the links to the Buddy Read thread.

[Susan]

I have opened our June/July Buddy Read Threads:

June/July: The Smiler With the Knife by Nicholas Blake

June/July: Information Received by E.R. Punshon

Coming up in later months:

July/August: Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

July/August: The Mystery at Underwood House by Clara Benson

August/Sept: Lament for a Maker by Michael Innes.

Sept/October: Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper by Donald Henderson.

We still have blanks for Oct/Nov and Nov/Dec. Happy to have any suggestions for the final two slots. Is anyone keen to continue the series we have been following - Margery Allingham, Michael Innes, Nicholas Blake, etc.? I will say that the next Nicholas Blake, Murder with Malice is one of my personal faves.

[Sandy]

I plan to continue Margery Allingham if anyone else is interested. The next is Police at the Funeral.

[Jill]

Sandy wrote: "I plan to continue Margery Allingham if anyone else is interested. The next is Police at the Funeral."

Yes Sandy. I am going to continue Margery Allingham. I was wondering if we were going to do it as buddy reads

[Susan]

We can. I will try the next one - I am finding them a little hard going, but, even if I drop out, you can still continue.

Any takers for continuing Nicholas Blake? Actually, the next two are Malice in Wonderland and The Case of the Abominable Snowman, which could be a good, December, buddy read?

[Pamela]

I'm enjoying both Allingham and Blake, so would be happy to carry on with either/both.

[Susan]

Great, Pamela. Shall I add the next two for Nov/Dec? If we want to add another book, such as Allingham, then we can have 2 in a month anyway. Unless they are Michael Innes, which tend to be fairly long/complicated?

That would make the list for this year:

July/August: Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

July/August: The Mystery at Underwood House by Clara Benson

August/Sept: Lament for a Maker by Michael Innes.

Sept/October: Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper by Donald Henderson.

October/November: Malice in Wonderland by Nicholas Blake

November/December: The Case of the Abominable Snowman by Nicholas Blake

Reading goodies ahead! I am sincerely hoping I enjoy the next Allingham...

[Jill]

Maybe we could slip the next Allingham into one of those.

[Susan]

Of course we can. Let's read Police at the Funeral and then decide. :)

[Jan C]

Sandy wrote: "I plan to continue Margery Allingham if anyone else is interested. The next is Police at the Funeral."

I am currently reading Police at the Funeral.