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[Marwan]

Started reading Glitz by Elmore Leonard

[Gary]

Leslie wrote: "I have decided to pick up my attempt to read/reread the Nero Wolfe series in order (abandoned several years ago) & so read #5, Too Many Cooks. This one has that rare oddity - Wolfe lea..."

Wish I could find my copy of this...in a box in the basement somewhere....sigh. The ebook is stupidily priced at nearly 11 dollars.

[Susan]

Currently reading The Woman in the Window (shades of Rear Window) and

The Magic Chair Murder: A 1920s English Mystery a new series, but set in 1929. Only just started it, so not sure what I think just yet.

[Tania]

I've started The Woman on the Orient Express not far in, but I think it is going to be a mystery with Agatha Christie as the sleuth. This was my pick this month from the Kindle Lending Library.

[Fred]

I have read Too many cooks 3 times over the years. Dated in some spots but still a good read. It's surprising when you read the series how many times Wolfe left the house.

[Susan]

I enjoyed The Woman on the Orient Express, Tania.

[Judy]

I'm just starting a quick reread of The Crime at the Noah's Ark, ready for next month's discussion.

[Tania]

Susan, it is good fun, I'm suffering from lurgy at the moment so light entertainment is all I can manage and it fits the bill perfectly.
Judy I enjoyed Noah's Ark last year when I read it. A great Christmas read.

[Judy]

Tania, I read Noah's Ark last year too but am quickly rereading for the group read - a fun festive read, I agree. Looking forward to our discussion. Hope you feel better soon.

[Tania]

Thanks. I may try to do a quick reread of it, but have lots of books due to come in from the library, including A Christmas Party.

[Judy]

I just picked that one up at the library today, though in an edition with the Envious Casca title! Looking forward to discussing that one too, Tania.

[Leslie]

Fred wrote: "I have read Too many cooks 3 times over the years. Dated in some spots but still a good read. It's surprising when you read the series how many times Wolfe left the house."

Judy wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have decided to pick up my attempt to read/reread the Nero Wolfe series in order (abandoned several years ago) & so read #5, Too Many Cooks. This one has that rare odd..."

I enjoyed it but didn't think that it was above average for the series (at least those I have read). Not nearly as good as The Doorbell Rang for example.

[Leslie]

Having finished Death At The Chase, a late entry in the Inspector Appleby series, I devoured Laura by Vera Caspary. Even knowing the solution from the 1944 movie, it was excellent!

[Susan]

Tania, sorry to hear you are well. I had a lingering cold for weeks and now everyone at work is ill, so I am trying desperately not to catch it again! Not pleasant and it meant I couldn't read, so fell really behind with my reading.

I am just finishing off Miss Marple's Final Cases and enjoying The Woman in the Window and want to start White Bodies which I have seen a lot of people on Goodreads reading.

[Lady Clementina]

Susan wrote: "Tania, sorry to hear you are well. I had a lingering cold for weeks and now everyone at work is ill, so I am trying desperately not to catch it again! Not pleasant and it meant I couldn't read, so ..."

I still haven't found Miss Marple's Final Cases (my copy I mean) so had the bright idea of digging out all my AC short story collections (that I can find) and look up the stories. Have tracked down five so far- one non-marple though.

[Susan]

There are 2 non Marple stories. In all, the stories are:
Sanctuary
Strange Jest
Tape-Measure Murder
The Case of the Caretaker
The Case of the Perfect Maid
Miss Marple Tells a Story
The Dressmaker's Doll
In a Glass Darkly
Greenshaw's Folly

Good luck searching them out, Lady!

[Judy]

I have borrowed Miss Marple’s Final Cases from the library via Overdrive to read on my Kindle - hope you find your copy, Lady C, but in the meantime sounds as if you are doing well at tracking down the stories on anthologies.

I’m still in the middle of Noah’s Ark at the moment and enjoying the reread but I do remember it quite well. I will try to read Molly Thynne’s other Dr Constantine mysteries while this one is still fairly fresh in my mind.

[Susan]

I found Noah's Ark a mixed read, but will save my thoughts for the discussion!

[Elinor]

Hi ! It's been a long time since I last came here, isn't it ? I found out there is a group read for The Crime at the 'Noah's Ark'", I might read it along you.
I'm not currently reading any mysteries (on to a Brandon Sanderson right now), however I've read two that I loved in the past months : The murder of Roger Ackroyd by the Queen Herself and a used bookstore random pick that turned awesome, Picture Miss Seeton, it was a whole lot of fun !
I do really think I'm going to give in, buy The Crime at the Noah's Ark and start it like, today. I'm weak.

[Judy]

Do read Noah’s Ark, Elinor - it’s a fun read and it’s also fun to give in to reading temptation. :)

[Susan]

It has a nice festive feel too, Elinor.

[Marcus]

I’m reading Noah’s Ark (almost 60% of the book). I’m liking it.

[Sandy]

Elinor wrote: "Hi ! It's been a long time since I last came here, isn't it ? I found out there is a group read for The Crime at the 'Noah's Ark'", I might read it along you.
I'm not currently reading any mysteri..."

Picture Miss Seeton is on my kindle (unread), so glad to hear you liked it.

[Gary]

Currently reading Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott

[Rosina]

I have just finished reading A Bullet in the Ballet, which must count as a mystery, and am starting Giotto's Hand the fifth in the art mystery series by Iain Pears, which I am slowly re-reading.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

I've started reading the second part of the Miss Marple short stories - couldn't wait any longer. :)

[Susan]

I really enjoyed the Miss Marple stories, Carol. A great collection.

[Judy]

I’m also really enjoying the Miss Marple short stories.

I’ve also started I Was Jack Mortimer by Alexander Lernet-Holenia, one of the Pushkin Press European crime reissues. This is an early 1930s thriller set in Vienna which has an intriguing start.

[Susan]

I love those Pushkin Press Euro Crime novels, Judy. Will have a look.

[Sandy]

I read Disco For The Departed last night, #3 in a series set in Laos in the 1070's, after the Communist came into power. It has paranormal elements, usually a no-no for me, but I'm accepting them in this series. Great characters and a unique setting.

[Leslie]

I finally went back to the first book of the Inspector Montalbano series, which I have owned for over a year now but hadn't read yet. The Shape of Water wasn't as good as some of the later books in the series but it was fun filling in some of the background on various characters.

[Judy]

I enjoyed I Was Jack Mortimer - a fun read, more a thriller than a mystery, which I found hard to put down.

I'm now starting Death at the Theatre, the second book in the Miss Hart and Miss Hunter Investigate series by Celina Grace. This is my latest monthly book borrowed from the Kindle Owners' Lending Library.



Given the theatrical setting for the crime, I'm hoping there won't be quite as many descriptions of cooking and cleaning as in the first book!

[Judy]

Leslie wrote: "I finally went back to the first book of the Inspector Montalbano series, which I have owned for over a year now but hadn't read yet. The Shape of Water wasn't as good as some of the ..."

I quite enjoyed The Shape of Water but haven't read on in the series as yet, Leslie - I'm interested to hear that the later books are better.

[Roman Clodia]

I love this series - and have a serious crush on Salvo Montalbano!

[Pamela]

Roman Clodia wrote: "I love this series - and have a serious crush on Salvo Montalbano!"

Me too! And my Mum has got me 10 Montalbano books for my Christmas present, so I know what I'll be reading next year.

[Susan]

Another series I keep meaning to read... Really must get to them. Have just finished The Woman in the Window and loved it.

[Roman Clodia]

Pamela wrote: "Roman Clodia wrote: "I love this series - and have a serious crush on Salvo Montalbano!"

Me too! And my Mum has got me 10 Montalbano books for my Christmas present, so I know what I'll be reading ..."

Ha! If anyone ever compiled a list of book-boyfriends, I predict our Salvo would be somewhere near the top!

[Susan]

Ooh, 'Book Boyfriends...'

Although I can think of some very good, fictional catches, I seriously think poor Matthew Shardlake needs a wife.

[Roman Clodia]

Count me out - I can't bear moany-groany Shardlake! Happy to generously pass him on to someone else...

[Susan]

He has a kind heart, RC! So, who can we think of that can cook, isn't on the run and doesn't have a drinking problem?

[Jill]

I am secretly in love with Peter Maxwell from M.J. Trow's series. Well not so secretly now!

[Roman Clodia]

Susan wrote: "He has a kind heart, RC!"

You're right - I'll stretch to the occasional tankard of mead or small beer, then, in a cosy little tavern but romance is off the table!

[Miss M]

Susan wrote: "... So, who can we think of that can cook, isn't on the run and doesn't have a drinking problem?"

Bruno, Chief of Police!

Also, Guido Guerrieri, who likes to hang out at the local all-night bookstore (be still my beating heart...)
Involuntary Witness

[Susan]

I think he'll be fine with that, RC. I'll join in too and he'll be cheered up - I worry about him!

[Rosina]

Why is there a sudden surge of books with either male policemen (usually European, rather than British or American) who can rustle up a fine-dining experience between being a cop, or with female (often American) women with unhappy lovelives and a passion for pastry-cheffery? (Edit - who also deal with cosy crime. I don't mind people eating and cooking, but it does become too much of a good thing. I enjoy crime fiction and cookery books, but I'm not sure I like them mixed.)

[Roman Clodia]

Susan wrote: "I think he'll be fine with that, RC. I'll join in too and he'll be cheered up - I worry about him!"

Aw, you're sweet!

There was Jean-Guy Beauvoir from Louise Penny's series, but he's gone and got married now - darn.

But still single and available are Joe Morelli and the divine Ranger from Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. And Joe knows his way around a barbecue, too.

[Susan]

Janet Evanovich had some good looking guys in her Wicked series too, which was fun.

[Gary]

My question is, "Why so many cop boyfriends?"

[Leslie]

Susan wrote: "Ooh, 'Book Boyfriends...'

Although I can think of some very good, fictional catches, I seriously think poor Matthew Shardlake needs a wife."

Archie Goodwin!

[Annabel]

I have a bit of a crush on Alec in the Dandy Gilver series. He's intelligent, courageous, has a GSOH and treats women very well for someone living in the 1920s/30s. He was single too, last time I checked.

I would be getting in the way of his romantic friendship/crime-solving partnership with Dandy though, which would be bound to be awkward.