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[Valerie]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Just started The Titian Committee, another of Iain Pears' art history mysteries. I like his writing and his characters are interesting, most especially Flavia de Stefano."

Elizabeth, have you read the first one in the series? This looks like it may be (yet) another series to add to the list.

[Carolien]

Susan wrote: "I just finished Snowblind which I have meant to read for ages."

What did you think of it? It's in my pile somewhere.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Valerie wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Just started The Titian Committee, another of Iain Pears' art history mysteries. I like his writing and his characters are interesting, most e..."

Yes, I've read the first and third, which is why I went back to get this one. They are not readily available via Kindle, I think, and have picked them up as used books. I don't know that they all have to be read in order, but there is a character development in the third that I might have preferred not knowing now. Pears writes with wit in these, by the way.

[Susan]

Carolien wrote: "Susan wrote: "I just finished Snowblind which I have meant to read for ages."

What did you think of it? It's in my pile somewhere."

I liked it, Carolien. Unlike a lot of Nordic Noir, it's not particularly violent and has more of a traditional mystery. There is even the amateur dramatic society, so beloved of us all :)

[Jill]

Reading Too Many Cooks the fifth in the series

[Sandy]

Jill wrote: "Reading Too Many Cooks the fifth in the series"

Good book, good series.

[Marwan]

Started reading Elegy for April by Benjamin Black

[Carolien]

Susan wrote: "Carolien wrote: "Susan wrote: "I just finished Snowblind which I have meant to read for ages."

What did you think of it? It's in my pile somewhere."
..."

Thanks, will move it up the pile.

[Gary]

Having finished The Rubber Band now reading The Red Box. First time reading both. Somehow I managed to miss the first 5 books prior to my current series read.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Hope you're enjoying them, Gary. I certainly did.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Last night I started Information Received. Yes, when finished, I'll find the threads and post a thought or two.

[Jill]

Finished Too Many Cooks Rex Stout and Coffin, Scarcely Used Colin Watson Starting Murder has a Motive Francis Duncan

[Susan]

We are virtually reading the same books, Jill. I read Murder has a Motive (I too can't bear to read books out of order) and am currently reading Coffin, Scarcely Used. I can't recall who suggested the Flaxborough books, but I am glad that I have found them!

[Jill]

I was overly impressed with the Colin Watson, but as first in series they may grow on me

[Kirsten]

Just started I Found You by Lisa Jewell

[Susan]

Jill wrote: "I was overly impressed with the Colin Watson, but as first in series they may grow on me"

I haven't finished it yet, but I am enjoying it so far. Also reading, Lucifer Falls, a NetGalley book, and the first in a series, which is set in Essex Road, quite close to where I work.

[Jughead]

Reading The Imbroglio at the Villa Pozzi by Clara Benson. At this point in the series, I'm very much interested in knowing more about Angela, than the case itself.

[Susan]

Balaji wrote: "Reading The Imbroglio at the Villa Pozzi by Clara Benson. At this point in the series, I'm very much interested in knowing more about Angela, than the case itself."

I enjoyed the first two books in the series, Balaji. Stalled a bit in book 3, but I am keen to read on.

[Jughead]

Susan wrote: "I enjoyed the first two books in the series, Balaji. Stalled a bit in book 3, but I am keen to read on."

You should check the rest out too. Story-wise it is not that captivating, the mysteries are not that complex, but the main character is developed very well through the series.

[Susan]

Yes, I will give number four a go.

[Carolien]

Finished Seventy-Seven Clocks. Very intricate plot, as usual discovered a whole lot of facts about London (and Christmas) that I did not know. Huge cast of characters, very few that I actually liked, but I am definitely continuing with the series.

Started Singing to the Dead, I read the first in the series a while ago and enjoyed it. I am mainly looking for books set in cold places at the moment, we are in the throes of a heatwave.

[Judy]

Balaji wrote: "You should check the rest out too. Story-wise it is not that captivating, the mysteries are not that complex, but the main character is developed very well through the series...."

I've read the first four Clara Benson books so far and it is definitely the characters and the witty writing style which hook me in, rather than the plots as such. Hoping to get back to this series soon.

[Sue]

Thanks for mentioning Clara Benson. I had meant to join in with the group read earlier this year of The Murder at Sissingham Hall but I got swamped by over-committing myself! (There are so many irresistible group reads on GR!) I just read the article on her website about how she came to write the books. She made a very good point about the level of detail an author would put in if writing about the 1930s rather than writing in the 1930s. I had never considered that before.

Anyway, I digress. I've bumped this up my reading list and I shall make sure to check the group read threads when I start reading. Better late than never right?!

[Susan]

Those threads always remain open. Everyone is welcome to join in at any time :)

[Sue]

Susan wrote: "Those threads always remain open. Everyone is welcome to join in at any time :)"

Thanks Susan!

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I've started The Late Monsieur Gallet. Simenon is marvelous.

[Carolien]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I've started The Late Monsieur Gallet. Simenon is marvelous."

I need to actually try and read this series in order. I have a whole shelf full of them.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Carolien wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I've started The Late Monsieur Gallet. Simenon is marvelous."

I need to actually try and read this series in order. I have a whole shelf full of them."

I don't know if all of them have been translated. Also I can't see there is any advantage to reading them in order.

[Kirsten]

I'm reading I Found You by Lisa Jewell

[Jill]

Finished Murder has a Motive by Francis Duncan Now moving on to Murder for Christmas for the group Christmas book

[Judy]

Did you like Murder Has a Motive, Jill? I enjoyed it but liked Murder for Christmas more. I read that one first when it was republished, then caught up with Murder Has a Motive when the publisher brought out a few more of his titles.

[Susan]

I think I preferred Murder Has a Motive, although I haven't finished Murder for Christmas yet.

[Jill]

Judy wrote: "Did you like Murder Has a Motive, Jill? I enjoyed it but liked Murder for Christmas more. I read that one first when it was republished, then caught up with Murder Has a Motive when the publisher b..."

Yes . I thought Mordecai Tremaine was a really likable character , and I liked the way we were able to know thoughts most of the time. His suspicions of everyone were quiet feasible and had me thinking along his lines. Not sure this was actually the first book he wrote in the series but maybe there are more to come. I do have the other three.

[Sandy]

I'm planning to read Motive for Murder before our December read - which I have read before but remember nothing. Hope Motive will refresh Mordecai for me.

[Susan]

Certainly Motive was before Christmas, as they mention his antics in Dalmeering in the first chapter or two.

[Frances]

I'm currently reading Murder at the Mendel, the second in the Joanna Kilbourn series set in Saskatchewan, Canada.

[Susan]

At the moment, I'm listening to Dying Light the second Stuart MacBride novel. I love the narrator of these books, Steve Worsley.

[Sandy]

I'm half thru Murder has a Motive; good story but I'm finding it a bit wordy. (Perhaps its just that I'm eager to move on in my reading list so I can pick up requested books at the library.)

[Susan]

Having to rush a read, or wanting to do so, can spoil your enjoyment of it, I find, Sandy.

[Sandy]

Susan wrote: "Having to rush a read, or wanting to do so, can spoil your enjoyment of it, I find, Sandy."

Very true!

[Carolien]

Just completed Singing to the Dead. Very complex plot - it has about 5 story lines intersecting so you need to keep your wits about you, but a manageable cast of interesting characters. If you enjoy murders in freezing Scotland, this is a good one.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Carolien wrote: "Just completed Singing to the Dead. Very complex plot - it has about 5 story lines intersecting so you need to keep your wits about you, but a manageable cast of interesting characte..."

Did you read the first in the series? Is this one that absolutely *should* be read in order?

[Jughead]

I recently found out that Agatha Christie's best selling novel of all time is And Then There Were None. So I am reading that at the moment. The premise is very intriguing and I'm dying to find out more.

[Lark of The Bookwyrm's Hoard]

I just reread Death and the Dancing Footman and started Colour Scheme, not having realized or remembered that they are the November and December Ngaio Marsh books, respectively. I'm a longtime Marsh fan, dating back to the late 1970s. I also just reread Agatha Christie's The Secret of Chimneys and Destination Unknown; the latter is more of a spy novel than a murder mystery.

How many of you reread your favorite mystery authors/books?

[Judy]

That was serendipity, Lark! I do reread my favourite mysteries, especially Sayers and Allingham. I first discovered Marsh in the 70s too!

[Susan]

Balaji wrote: "I recently found out that Agatha Christie's best selling novel of all time is And Then There Were None. So I am reading that at the moment. The premise is very intriguing and I'm dying..."

Ooh, my fave Christie, Balaji. Can't wait to hear your thoughts. I am currently re-reading (or listening, rather) to Murder on the Orient Express. Lovely comfortable listening, with David Suchet as an excellent narrator (although I do prefer Hugh Fraser to be honest, but, sadly, no Hastings on the train!).

[Jughead]

Susan wrote: "Ooh, my fave Christie, Balaji. Can't wait to hear your thoughts. I am currently re-reading (or listening, rather) to Murder on the Orient Express."

It is brilliantly written. I read it all night long and completed today around 4 am. It had me on the edge of my seat throughout the night and I was dying to know what would happen next, who would be the next victim, and also the killer's identity. At every turn, I thought okay he must be the killer, only to find him dead in the next few pages. Especially when (view spoiler)[the judge (hide spoiler)] died I was lost for good. I had no more theories and had to read till the end. And then it came down to 4...then 3... and then 2, I was super alert at this point, I read on as fast as I could, I did not even pause to fetch water from the next room. I was thoroughly enjoying the experience. Finally, when it was revealed I was amazed at how a detective story could keep a reader on edge from page 1 till the very end. I am glad I picked it up and hoping to read more AC books in the future. Definitely, 5 stars this one. This is one of the best AC books that I have read till now.
Murder on the Orient Express: I read it last year and liked it very much. Have you seen the film adaptation? I hear its good.

[Judy]

Balaji and Susan, I'm looking forward to discussing Murder on the Orient Express next month in the Poirot buddy reads - just a few days to go!

[Carolien]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Carolien wrote: "Just completed Singing to the Dead. Very complex plot - it has about 5 story lines intersecting so you need to keep your wits about you, but a manageable cast of int..."

I did, and it does help as it sets the context for the second book. The first book is excellent and the author takes a huge gamble in it - very brave.

[Jan C]

I finished Behold, Here's Poison (Hannyside #2). Interesting weapon and motive.