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[Susan]

I am really enjoying a NetGalley book An Unwanted Guest

[Gary]

Jan C wrote: "Just finished The Egyptian Cross Mystery by Ellery Queen."

That is next on my Queen hit parade, how was it?

[Gary]

I am a little over 25% through Cop Hater which I am reading on my Kindle. McBain has just introduced Teddy who is at this point dating Detective Steve Carella. My first 87th Precinct book read back in my college days in the 1970s was a three novel anthology for the Mystery Guild book club. I was hooked. I have not read most of the early books in the series. Since they are available for Kindle on Amazon, I now have the first 6 on my device. I read my pb copy of The Con Man book for a year or so ago.
So happy to be reading the series from the start.

[Susan]

I read them in the 1980's, Gary. I vividly recall going on the bus (a journey of over an hour) to visit Mysterious Press, where I could get imported crime novels not available elsewhere. I must re-read them too. I still remember the Deaf Man.

[Jan C]

Gary wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Just finished The Egyptian Cross Mystery by Ellery Queen."

That is next on my Queen hit parade, how was it?"

The best term I can use is a little weird.

[Jill]

Now reading The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

[Susan]

I keep meaning to read Patricia Highsmith, Jill. Let me know what you think of it.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Jill wrote: "Now reading The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith"

This is the only one of hers that I've read. It was quite good.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I started the group's July Poirot, The Mystery of the Blue Train.

[Tania]

I'd also like to read The Talented Mr. Ripley one day.
I have finished The Cornish Coast Murder. I really liked the opening chapter, but I felt the rest of the story didn't live up to it. 3*

[Sandy]

I've started an historical mystery, The Silver Pigs, set in Rome 70 A.D. Excellent so far: a humorous take on the modern hard-boiled detective with the addition of a large family and domineering mother. The protagonist is a veteran of the Roman war with Boadicea. First of a series (sigh).

[Tania]

I read some of those books many years ago. I remember liking them, and have been meaning to go back to the beginning for some time now. One day...

[Lorraine]

Death Descends on Saturn Villa by MRC Kasaian, loved the first 2 but this one is insane, Molly, so far is the only highlight. So far, one star

[Sandy]

Lorraine wrote: "Death Descends on Saturn Villa by MRC Kasaian, loved the first 2 but this one is insane, Molly, so far is the only highlight. So far, one star"

That was the last of the series I read.

[Carolien]

Sandy wrote: "I've started an historical mystery, The Silver Pigs, set in Rome 70 A.D. Excellent so far: a humorous take on the modern hard-boiled detective with the addition of a large family and d..."

I adored this series and the first one remains one of my favourites. Well worth the investment in the 20 odd books.

[Tara]

I just started The West End Horror: A Posthumous Memoir of John H. Watson, MD by Nicholas Meyer as a buddy read. As a bit of a purist, and a long time reader of Sherlock Holmes, I have tended to avoid the fanfic. So far though it is enjoyable, even if it can't pass for the real thing.

[Jan C]

Tara wrote: "I just started The West End Horror: A Posthumous Memoir of John H. Watson, MD by Nicholas Meyer as a buddy read. As a bit of a purist, and a long time reader of Sherlo..."

I remember liking it but I read it years ago.

[Jan C]

I finally finished Dead Man's Quarry: A Golden Age Mystery.

[Susan]

I also love the Falco books, beginning with The Silver Pigs. Another series I would love to re-read. There is also a spin off series, with his daughter, which I would like to read.

[Catherine]

I'm reading a Flavia de Luce, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd. This series is great to listen to on my commute and it's made better by the reader.

[Lady Clementina]

Catherine wrote: "I'm reading a Flavia de Luce, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd. This series is great to listen to on my commute and it's made better by the reader."

What fun. I love the Flavia books though I haven't read this one.

[Judy]

I've started reading Goodnight Sweet Prince by David Dickinson, the first in the Lord Francis Powerscourt series.

I had wondered if this would be similar to Sayers because of having a lord as hero, but I see it is set in Victorian times and Powerscourt is Irish, so I think it might be quite different. Also, the author has nothing to do with the former presenter of the TV show Bargain Hunt, who has the same name!

[Jill]

I have read the first 4 of the Powerscourt series and really liked them. Another series I keep meaning to get back to.

[Jill]

Finished The Talented Mr Ripley. Took a while to get going, the first third reminding me of a soap opera, but after that it became interesting and was impressed with the plan by Tom Ripley. I liked the writing , and how well thought out it was. Not a likable character in it though.

Starting Overture to Death for club read.

[Judy]

Jill wrote: "I have read the first 4 of the Powerscourt series and really liked them. Another series I keep meaning to get back to."

I think I wanted to try them because of your recommendation, Jill.

[Susan]

Started Overture to Death and am enjoying it very much.

[Tr1sha]

I finished reading A Bird in the Hand - Ann Cleeves today. Quite good & it seemed well-researched. It felt more old-fashioned than her more recent Shetland & Vera series.

[Carolien]

I finished The Crowded Grave. I really enjoy this series - by now I know I'll be hungry while reading it and have wine within reach as well.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I started Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

[Sandy]

I am about to start A Howl of Wolves, latest in a series starring a book editor, current day with humorous elements.

[Jughead]

I'm reading Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie and also The Incident at Fives Castle (Book 5 in the Angela Marchmont Series) by Clara Benson

[Sandy]

I just finished Frequent Hearses, a Gervase Fen book, though he is almost a minor character in this story. The supporting cast is excellent however: a wonderful Scotland Yard detective, less astute local investigator who just wants to return to his new traffic plan, and a walk on appearance by strongly socialist butler. I love the descriptive humor. And my vocabulary would be so much larger if I would look up all those words I don't know.

Crispin added a short apology to subsequent additions as the name he used for the less astute policeman was the same name as a real Scotland Yard man "I invented the name Capstick when I was meditating the story: but Nature had got in first."

[Tara]

Balaji wrote: "I'm reading Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie and also The Incident at Fives Castle (Book 5 in the Angela Marchmont Series) by Clara Benson"

How are you enjoying the Marchmont series? I read the first one and liked it, but I haven't read any of the subsequent ones.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Balaji wrote: "I'm reading Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie "

This is my favorite of the Poirot's I've read.

[Tara]

Sandy wrote: "I just finished Frequent Hearses, a Gervase Fen book, though he is almost a minor character in this story. The supporting cast is excellent however: a wonderful Scotland Yard detecti..."

I tend to keep my phone nearby with my dictionary app open to look up words I don't know (I love this feature on the kindle because you just have to highlight the word to research it). Not that I necessarily remember the words, but I feel smart in the moment!

[Tara]

I started 2 new books yesterday, both from series that I am making my way through in chronological order: K is for Killer by Sue Grafton and A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters. They are very different time periods and moods, but books I have read and re-read over the years. This is my first attempt at reading them in order though, which adds another layer to the experience.

[Carolien]

Tara wrote: "I started 2 new books yesterday, both from series that I am making my way through in chronological order: K is for Killer by Sue Grafton and [book:A Morbid Taste for Bon..."

Love both and I have also reread them in order which actually adds to the overall enjoyment.

[Jughead]

Tara wrote: "How are you enjoying the Marchmont series? I read the first one and liked it, but I haven't read any of the subsequent ones. "

Loving it!!
You should definitely try the other ones too - It only gets better. The first one is kind of like a prequel which is told from Charles' perspective, so you don't get to know a lot about Angela. Also I like solving the mystery before it is revealed and in these books it is not so difficult, which is fun. Along with this, new interesting characters are also introduced, who are so much fun to read. I think I am going to feel bad when it ends. Definitely recommend it.

[Tara]

Balaji wrote: "Tara wrote: "How are you enjoying the Marchmont series? I read the first one and liked it, but I haven't read any of the subsequent ones. "

Loving it!!
You should definitely try the other ones to..."

Awesome, thank you for the recommendation. I will keep my eye out for kindle sales on these. As if my TBR list isn't already too long....

[Tara]

Carolien wrote: "Tara wrote: "I started 2 new books yesterday, both from series that I am making my way through in chronological order: K is for Killer by Sue Grafton and [book:A Morbid ..."

I particularly like the pacing of the Milhone series--it moves forward in time, but generally only a few weeks or months between the books so that you feel like you are in the same time throughout. She avoids having the create a backstory of her entire lifetime which I think is a problem for some other writers, especially when the characters are old to begin with.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

Into the Darkness by Sibel Hodge

[Jill]

Finished The Overlook by Michael Connelly book 16 in the series and now starting Not Safe After Dark: And Other Stories by Peter Robinson a book of short stories

[Susan]

I am re-reading A Talent for Murder and All the Hidden Truths a modern literary crime novel.

[Tracey]

I've just finished Excellent Intentions by Richard Hull, a court room setting where you don't find out who is in the dock till the end. Enjoyable, but I didn't find it as (wickedly) amusing as The Murder of My Aunt.

[Marwan]

Started reading The Terracotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri

[Mara]

Listening to THE BAFFLING BURGLARIES OF BATH by Leighanne Dobbs

[ShanDizzy]

I am binge-reading Martha Grimes' Richard Jury mysteries.

[Judy]

S Dizzy, I don't think I've heard the term 'binge reading' before, but it's a perfect description! I love getting into a series so that you can't resist going on to the next book.

[Susan]

The Martha Grimes mysteries are finally being released on kindle in the UK in August. I will pre-order the first one on your recommendation, S Dizzy, as I know we often like the same books :)

[Judy]

I will hope to give them a try too.