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[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.

[Susan]

Love Falco and, don't worry, we will give lots of reminders about Buddy Reads. There is a list of Current and Upcoming books at the top of the page: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In mid-September we have:
Sept/October: Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper by Donald Henderson. Mr. Bowling Buys a Newspaper
Sweet Danger: Margery Allingham Sweet Danger

[Judy]

I've started reading The Killings at Badger's Drift ready for next month - really enjoying it so far.

[Susan]

Hurrah! Me too, Judy. I am hoping to add Book 2 to our Buddy Read list, if it gets a good reception.

[Louise]

just finished Dead Water by Ngaio Marsh, a good Roderick Alleyn mystery. Some very interesting characters, and identity of the murderer not immediately obvious as in some of them.

[Jill]

I've started Death at the Bar but I have a page missing. Don't think it is a problem , as not far in .

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I haven't read Dick Francis in literally years. But he fits a challenge for me. The only title my Overdrive had was Even Money and I'll be happy to start it shortly.

[Frances]

I just finished Dissolution after getting a recommendation from someone on this site-loved it and am looking out the rest of the series.

[Susan]

Frances wrote: "I just finished Dissolution after getting a recommendation from someone on this site-loved it and am looking out the rest of the series."

Hurrah! I LOVE Shardlake, Frances.

I just finished Mr. Bowling Buys a Newspaper one of our forthcoming buddy reads. Deliciously dark - loved the London wartime setting too.

[Jill]

Frances wrote: "I just finished Dissolution after getting a recommendation from someone on this site-loved it and am looking out the rest of the series."

I think this series is possibly my favourite. I also read his Dominion this year and thoroughly enjoyed that.

[Susan]

There is a new Shardlake out in October - Tombland

[Christmas Carol ꧁꧂]

I'm reading The Floating Admiral - was really excited to pick up at a local book fair!

[Lady Clementina]

Frances wrote: "I just finished Dissolution after getting a recommendation from someone on this site-loved it and am looking out the rest of the series."

I'm enjoying this series very much too- I didn't start in order (but have finally got all the books in the series so far) so am also currently reading Dissolution.

[Carolien]

Susan wrote: "Frances wrote: "I just finished Dissolution after getting a recommendation from someone on this site-loved it and am looking out the rest of the series."

Hurrah! I LOVE Shardlake, Fr..."

Thanks for mentioning Mr Bowling as it is actually only $1.58 on Kindle in South African terms. Picked it up so is now set for the buddy read.

[Joanne]

I just finished listening to A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee. I gave it a rare 5 stars! It's basically a police procedural taking place in 1919 in Calcutta. So well done with atmosphere, setting, characters and a quick-moving plot. I've just checked out the sequel from the library. Highly recommended.

[Sandy]

Joanne wrote: "I just finished listening to A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee. I gave it a rare 5 stars! It's basically a police procedural taking place in 1919 in Calcutta. So well..."

Loved them both!

[Susan]

I loved A Rising Man too. Must read the next in the series, but first I am going to read, Sweet Danger our other Buddy Read.

[Sue]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I haven't read Dick Francis in literally years. But he fits a challenge for me. The only title my Overdrive had was Even Money and I'll be happy to start it shortly."

Funnily enough I'm listening to one of his just now. Straight Like you, I haven't read one in years, but I needed something for a long journey and thought I'd try it. It's set in Hatton Garden, the diamond district of London, and is really interesting. I'm learning all sorts of fascinating stuff about gemology, which I didn't even know was a word! Clearly this is well researched, as I believe all his books usually are. But when the protagonist has to (view spoiler)[ ride far too soon after seriously damaging his leg, I cringed at the descriptions and could feel his pain! (hide spoiler)]

[Sue]

Carol ꧁꧂ wrote: "I'm reading The Floating Admiral - was really excited to pick up at a local book fair!"

Carol, I listened to an audio version of this a few months ago. What do you think of it? I need to go back and listen again. I enjoyed it but found it (view spoiler)[ slightly confusing to follow. I think it's because of the unusual structure, whereby each chapter is written by a different person and they each have to follow up anything already introduced in previous chapters. It felt a bit clunky to me. But it's an interesting concept. (hide spoiler)] I hope you enjoy it!