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[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.

[Christmas Carol ꧁꧂]

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.

[Christmas Carol ꧁꧂]

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).

[Jill]

Finished The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett Now starting Black Coffee by Charles Osborne Am putting off Lament for a Maker for the moment as people have said it is hard going

[Lady Clementina]

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

It looks like an English Murder may be on Canada's Gutenberg site."
Yes it is- I posted about that in this thread above. Public domain there.

[Susan]

If anyone else wants to continue/nominate any authors/series to our buddy read list, please do so. We have a few series chugging slowly along in the buddy read threads now, including Campion, Nigel Strangeways and Angela Marchmont. Stand alone mysteries are also welcome and we have Mr. Bowling Buys a Newspaper coming up. I would like possibly to begin a series which takes us outside of our usual, rainy London (although it isn't rainy here at the moment!), or country house - maybe a mystery set in India, or another, more exotic, location. What do you think?

[Jay-me (Janet)]

Susan wrote: "If anyone else wants to continue/nominate any authors/series to our buddy read list, please do so. We have a few series chugging slowly along in the buddy read threads now, including Campion, Nigel..."

You could always try the Amelia Peabody mysteries - although I think quite a few of us have already read them all (I've not read the newest written by someone else but doubt that I will read it in the future either)

[Jill]

Or Arthur W Upfield. Napoleon Bonaparte mysteries set in Austrailia. The Barrakee Mystery

[Susan]

It would be nice if we picked something that none of us (or few of us) have read. I was thinking, in dull, and dark, January, a nice, sunny mystery might cheer us up :)

Possible Buddy read suggestions for the beginning of the year:

A Rising Man

The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra

The Case of the Missing Servant


Also, wondered whether anyone would like to join in a buddy read of

Black Roses

This is the first in the Clara Vine series, written by Jane Thynne who was married to Phillip Kerr.

[Lady Clementina]

I've read the third of the Vish Puri ones- quite good fun though a little exaggerated.

[Christmas Carol ꧁꧂]

I can get hold of all 4 of those books - my preference would be for the Inspector Chopra one.

[Sandy]

Susan wrote: "If anyone else wants to continue/nominate any authors/series to our buddy read list, please do so. We have a few series chugging slowly along in the buddy read threads now, including Campion, Nigel..."

Don't forget Bobby Owens ... of which I own many!

[Susan]

We have the next one listed, Sandy :)

Oh, interest in Inspector Chopra. Any interest in Clara Vine?

[Sandy]

I am also interested in Chopra; I've read Rising Man and the second in the series and the Vish Puri series. Enjoyed them both. They are very different: Puri is a light and cozy; the other much more serious and, I think, an excellent view of British India post-WW1. Note that I know nothing about the subject. Sometimes I worry about getting most of my history through fiction!

[Susan]

Good point, Sandy. Still, fiction just broaden our outlook. I can see an Inspector Chopra novel coming along - some sunshine for the New Year.

[Lady Clementina]

A Very Pukka Murder

This series (two so far) looks interesting too- has anyone read these?

[Pamela]

I've read the first Chopra and it's really good fun. It's been compared to the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, but I felt it wasn't quite as 'cozy' as those though it had the same kind of charm.

I'd read any of the others, I already have A Rising Man and Black Roses but I'd happily find the Vish Puri if needed :)

[Pamela]

Lady Clementina wrote: "This series (two so far) looks interesting too- has anyone read these?"

I think the cover would have put me off, but the blurb actually sounds quite interesting

[Susan]

Have you read, Black Roses, Pamela? Future buddy read, or not?

[Pamela]

Susan wrote: "Have you read, Black Roses, Pamela? Future buddy read, or not?"

No I haven't got to it yet, so would definitely be up for a future Buddy Read.

[Susan]

Good to hear, Pamela :)