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[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Bruce wrote: "Thank you Susan. I don't see it on mine. Must be because I'm using the app."

I believe you can switch to full version. At least I have been told so by others using the mobile. I don't have a cell, so have never seen the app.

[Susan]

You used to be able to switch to the full version, Elizabeth. Recently, using my kindle fire on holiday, I was unable to do so - although that may have been me, being useless...

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I thought a Kindle Fire was a tablet, but I have been given to understand the Silk browser is a problem.

[Susan]

Maybe, I don't know. When I went on holiday last year, my Fire wouldn't do anything. At least it made an effort this year and connected to the Wi-Fi...

[Kirsten]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I thought a Kindle Fire was a tablet, but I have been given to understand the Silk browser is a problem."

You can get the app for the Kindle. The Silk browser seems to work alright for me. I just prefer using the pc for Goodreads.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Kirsten wrote: " I just prefer using the pc for Goodreads. "

I don't have anything *but* a PC. It's nice to have a fully functioning internet, and a phone is still a phone.

[Marwan]

Started reading The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Marwan wrote: "Started reading The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins"

I think that is my favorite of those of his that I've read.

[Jill]

I really liked it too.

[Tara]

The Woman in White is also very good. I haven't read Moonstone in years, but I have it on my shelves somewhere.

[Tania]

I enjoyed both The Moonstone and The Woman in White. I read them so long ago, I couldn't say which one I preferred.
I'm reading The Tuscan Child, which has been shelved as a mystery, though I think not in a whodunnit sense. Liking it so far.

[Sue]

I read The Moonstone many years ago. I was initially drawn to it because it was said to be the first detective crime mystery, but I enjoyed it in its own right too. I must read it again! I remember it being quite atmospheric.

The Woman in White I only read this year. Again I enjoyed it very much. I found the characters quite believable and interesting. The plot relied a fair bit on coincidence but I chose to ignore that and enjoy the twists and turns!

[Lady Clementina]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Marwan wrote: "Started reading The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins"

I think that is my favorite of those of his that I've read."

Mine too- I liked it better than Woman in White though there are those who feel teh other way around. I love that in most of Collins' books there are strong female characters.

[Annabel]

I can never choose between the WiW and The Moonstone, both wonderful. I've never got on with any others by Collins though. Perhaps I haven't tried hard enough. Are these two the best or are there others?

[Judy]

I think No Name and Armadale are both good by Collins, though it is many years since I read them.

[Rosina]

I listened to The Two Destinies (because it was read by Samuel West). I didn't enjoy it - in order to achieve the pre-destined end everyone had to behave really stupidly ...

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Judy wrote: "I think No Name and Armadale are both good by Collins, though it is many years since I read them."

I have not read No Name, but I did enjoy Armadale. I hope to read more of Wilkie Collins, but then there is a lot of reading for which I hope.

[Jill]

Have added both of those to my to read list. I read A House to Let which was Dickens with chapters by Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell, Adelaide Anne Procter that I found entertaining.

I preferred Moonstone to Woman in White also.

[Judy]

I think a lot of the Christmas collections with stories by Dickens, Collins and others have been reprinted now by Hesperus, and they are a lot of fun, though I think the Dickens stories tend to be the best! :)

[Tracey]

Annabel wrote: "I've just read Ashes of London and The Division Bell Mystery on holiday. Division Bell is one of those Golden..."

I have The Division Bell Mystery in my to read pile. I am looking forward to reading it, hopefully it gives an interesting insight to the inner workings of Parliament.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I started The Killings at Badger's Drift. Only the Prologue and 2 chapters in, but I already know I'm going to like it very much.

[Susan]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I started The Killings at Badger's Drift. Only the Prologue and 2 chapters in, but I already know I'm going to like it very much."

Hurrah! I liked it too, Elizabeth :)

[Roy]

I've just finished Margery Allingham's "Traitor's Purse". This is only the second novel I've read of hers and enjoyed it enough to want to read more. Where do I go from here? Any recommendations?

[Susan]

Roy wrote: "I've just finished Margery Allingham's "Traitor's Purse". This is only the second novel I've read of hers and enjoyed it enough to want to read more. Where do I go from here? Any recommendations?"

In mid-September we have Sweet Danger: Margery Allingham as a Buddy Read.

Sweet Danger

We are, gradually, reading them in order as Buddy Reads, so you will find the earlier books in the Buddy Reads threads. Alternatively, you are welcome to join us next month for Sweet Danger.

[Judy]

I really enjoy Allingham, Roy, and I remember Sweet Danger as being one of her best, so it should be a fun read. I think Traitor's Purse is my favourite, but they are all very enjoyable.

[Roy]

Thanks for the suggestions - I'll have a look at previous threads.

[Frances]

I’ve just finished and enjoyed it, but not sure if I’ll continue the series-anyone else read these? Does the series improve as it goes along?

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Last night I started Cover Her Face, the first in the series. How can she never have read P.D. James you say? So many books ...

[Valerie]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Last night I started Cover Her Face, the first in the series. How can she never have read P.D. James you say? So many books ..."

I'll admit it.... I think I'm half in love with Adam Dalgliesh! :)

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

That's encouraging, Valerie. I'm quite liking this so far, and when I bought it, it was a collection of the first 6 in the series.

[Jill]

I've only read three of them , and this is one of the three, but I didn't know who "dun it" so that makes it a good read to me.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Jill wrote: "I've only read three of them , and this is one of the three, but I didn't know who "dun it" so that makes it a good read to me."

It's the prose and characterization so far that make it above par. Have only just gotten to the murder.

[Mara]

Listening to MURDER AT HALF MOON GATE by Andrea Penrose.

[Carolien]

I completed The Dead of Summer over the weekend. I'm enjoying this Swedish series set on Gotland off the mainland. Interesting characters and solid plots without it being too gruesome by Nordic Noir standards.

Also read the next in a series of historical mysteries - A Surfeit of Guns. This is a wonderful series based on a real character of Elizabethan times, Robert Carey. Set in Carlisle on the Scottish Border, it is such a good series. If you enjoy Cadfael, you'll love this series.

[Kirsten]

Reading the 9th Charles Lenox mystery, Home by Nightfall by Charles Finch

[Sandy]

I've read, and enjoyed, the first 3 - 4 of the Robert Carey series, then got bogged down when the next was not immediately available. Got spoiled I guess but I will go back to it soon.

Right now my 'hot' series is Didius Falco by Lindsey Davis: Rome in the first century. Wise cracking PI with a romantic interest.

[Sandy]

Kirsten wrote: "Reading the 9th Charles Lenox mystery, Home by Nightfall by Charles Finch"

Another series I mean to start. Obviously Kristen you must like it to be on #9.

[Kirsten]

I'm really enjoying it.

[Sandy]

Right now I'm reading Cut to the Quick, the first in a short series from the 1990's. Set in Regency (?) England, with an interesting plot, but the main character isn't holding my interest.

[Kirsten]

Sandy wrote: "Right now I'm reading Cut to the Quick, the first in a short series from the 1990's. Set in Regency (?) England, with an interesting plot, but the main character isn't holding my inte..."

I read that years and years ago (before social media) and really enjoyed it.

[Sandy]

Kirsten wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Right now I'm reading Cut to the Quick, the first in a short series from the 1990's. Set in Regency (?) England, with an interesting plot, but the main character isn't h..."

Did you read the others in the series?

And, I apologized for getting your name wrong; I was so proud of myself for spelling Kristen with an 'e' (my niece spells it with an 'i') I missed your actual name. Sorry.

[Kirsten]

I read 3 of them, still looking for the other one. Hard to find them sometimes.

[Sandy]

I just looked up the author's bio on GR and she died in 1998 at 42. I was wondering if she had gone onto another series.

[Kirsten]

I think she only wrote 4 of them. Another author that was very good that died tragically young was Ariana Franklin, who wrote Mistress of the Art of Death books.

[Susan]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Last night I started Cover Her Face, the first in the series. How can she never have read P.D. James you say? So many books ..."

Cover Her Face will be a Buddy Read next year. I know, but we have SO many titles coming up! Anyway, keep those thoughts, Elizabeth, as we will be discussing it at some point!

[Sue]

Carolien wrote: "A Surfeit of Guns. This is a wonderful series based on a real character of Elizabethan times, Robert Carey. Set in Carlisle on the Scottish Border, it is such a good series. If you enjoy Cadfael, you'll love this series...."

I love Cadfael so I shall give this series a go! I see the first one is A Famine of Horses. (I always have to start at the beginning of a series!) Thanks!

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Susan wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Last night I started Cover Her Face, the first in the series. How can she never have read P.D. James you say? So many books ..."

Cover Her Face will be a Buddy Read next year. I know, but we have SO many titles coming up! Anyway, keep those thoughts, Elizabeth, as we will be discussing it at some point! "

Spring may be beyond my memory tether! (But with this alert, I'll make an extra effort.)

[Carolien]

Sandy wrote: "I've read, and enjoyed, the first 3 - 4 of the Robert Carey series, then got bogged down when the next was not immediately available. Got spoiled I guess but I will go back to it soon.

Right now m..."

Love, love Falco. One of my all time favorite detectives. I've read them all, actually have the whole series on my shelf and return to it every few years.

[Tara]

Sue wrote: "Carolien wrote: "A Surfeit of Guns. This is a wonderful series based on a real character of Elizabethan times, Robert Carey. Set in Carlisle on the Scottish Border, it is such a good series. If you..."

Me too Sue! I am on Book 2 of the Cadfael series (One Corpse Too Many) and am reading in sequence. I would be interested in a buddy read on this new series too!

[Kirsten]

Carolien wrote: "Sandy wrote: "I've read, and enjoyed, the first 3 - 4 of the Robert Carey series, then got bogged down when the next was not immediately available. Got spoiled I guess but I will go back to it soon..."

Haven't read the Falco books, but I want to after listening to a production of the first one on BBC Radio.