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[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.

[Jill]

I really like Martha Grimes but only got as far as the first three. I like the description "binge reading", but don't do it as I one read the Anne Granger series straight through and found after over a dozen books, I stopped caring about the characters. Now I like to space the books out. The trouble is with that, is I forget some of the series I am reading. Must get back to Martha soon .

[Lorraine]

Tracey wrote: "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)..."
Recently discovered and read 2 by Richard Hull, liked both. Looking forward to Excellent Intentiond

[Jan C]

Susan wrote: "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 :)"

Be sure to read them in order. Those were my instructions when my boss got me started on the first one. I've a friend who tried jumping into the middle had real trouble with them. I told her that she needed to start with the first one.

[Jill]

The first one I read was number 16 Picked it up as I was close to the pub in the titleThe Lamorna Wink Really liked it and that was what made me start at the beginning . Have 21 of them now

[Susan]

I ALWAYS have to read a series from the beginning, don't worry, Jan :) I honestly don't think I could start a series mid-way through, although I realise this might be a short-coming of mine. Publisher of the kindle editions is Grove Press - does anyone know anything about them?

[Judy]

I'm just starting Overture to Death for our Ngaio Marsh challenge - a good start. Looking forward to our discussion.

[Sandy]

I've started listening to Glass Houses, the 2017 entry in Louise Penny Inspector Gamache series. The 2018 book is due in September and I want to be ready. I've added my name to the library request list.

[Jay-me (Janet)]

Jan C wrote: "Susan wrote: "The Martha Grimes mysteries are finally being released on kindle in the UK in August. ...


Be sure to read them in order. Those were my instructions when my boss got me started on the first one. I've a friend who tried jumping into the middle had real trouble with them. I told her that she needed to start with the first one



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I've read a lot of these - many years ago (probably 15-20 years ) when I used to get books from our local library. So I didn't read them in order, it was a case of reading whatever the library had on the shelves when I visited.

I live close to The Old Silent

[ShanDizzy]

Susan wrote: "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 :)"

Thank you Susan, they are my current addiction and I am enjoying all of them. Though, so far The Anodyne Necklace has used the f-word more frequently than I like. I suppose it's in the context of the way the "lower classes" spoke since Jury nor Plant uses such strong foul language. I like the wit/cheekiness of Melrose Plant and the boyishness of Superintendent Jury (his desire to make the 1st footprints in virgin snow, etc.).

[Susan]

I am looking forward to trying them.

[Jan C]

I think I am on The Stargazey, although I haven't picked it up lately - partly because I'm not sure where it is.

[ShanDizzy]

Jan C wrote: "I think I am on The Stargazey, although I haven't picked it up lately - partly because I'm not sure where it is."

LOL! I hate it when I misplace a book! Are you enjoying the series?

[Jan C]

I have been reading the series for a long time. I got started on it by a former boss - we are both now retired.

[Christophe]

I started reading Légitime défense, quai des Orfèves : roman by Stanislas-André Steeman.

[Susan]

Would anyone be interested in a Cyril Hare Buddy read, later in the year?

I was thinking of An English Murder over Christmas. Or perhaps Tragedy at Law at a different time of the year?

[Lorraine]

I'm reading Death in Dark Places by George Bellairs and Christine Falls by Benjamin Black comparing past and present authors. I'm enjoying both but there's a warmth and a wanting to join in as opposed to the coldness and a not wanting to join in the current book.

Would enjoy a Cyril Hare read, it's been years since my last one.

[ShanDizzy]

Susan wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a Cyril Hare Buddy read, later in the year?.."

Susan, I read Hare's Tenant for Death and enjoyed it. I would do another of his works as well.

[Pamela]

Susan wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a Cyril Hare Buddy read, later in the year?..."

Yes I would, both your suggestions look interesting.

[Susan]

How about An English Murder as a Christmas buddy read? Is it available to everyone?

[Sandy]

Only a very few Hare books are available at my libraries or on kindle thru Amazon in the US (though others are better at searching than I). And neither of the ones you mentioned.

I rather enjoy following others' discussions however so I don't mind being left out.

[Lorraine]

Susan wrote: "How about An English Murder as a Christmas buddy read? Is it available to everyone?"

I'll be ready, I purchased a PB on Amazon, no US kindle but Amazon does have used, HB and PB editions. Didn't check my library options online or brick and mortar.

[Lady Clementina]

Susan wrote: "How about An English Murder as a Christmas buddy read? Is it available to everyone?"

It is in public domain in Canada so available through Project Gutenberg there.

[Jan C]

They're not on Kindle here but are available for $11+ from Amazon. Probably also available for a lesser rate at alibris or abebooks.

[Judy]

An English Murder is currently £2.37 on Kindle in the UK.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Susan wrote: "How about An English Murder as a Christmas buddy read? Is it available to everyone?"

I responded in another thread about this. It is a good book, with some interesting themes. My library has deleted their copy unfortunately.

[Sue]

Susan wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a Cyril Hare Buddy read, later in the year?

I was thinking of An English Murder over Christmas. Or perhaps [boo..."

I'd be interested in reading An English Murder and Christmas/Winter would be a great time for it.

[Susan]

Sounds good. I will amend the buddy reads tomorrow.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Susan wrote: "Sounds good. I will amend the buddy reads tomorrow."

It looks like an English Murder may be on Canada's Gutenberg site.

[Susan]

Good to hear, Carol.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I just started The Bernini Bust. I have read another in this series and expect to enjoy this one as well.

[Jan C]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I just started The Bernini Bust. I have read another in this series and expect to enjoy this one as well."

I read this several years ago. I was finding it difficult to find other books in this series though.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Jan C wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I just started The Bernini Bust. I have read another in this series and expect to enjoy this one as well."

I read this several years ago. I was finding it difficult to find other books in this series though. "

I'm pretty sure I got this and The Raphael Affair at my Friends of the Library book sale. I had read another book by this author and liked his writing style, so was glad to snatch them up (and at 50 cents a copy, hard to go wrong).