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[Tina]

Pghfan, LOL I'm not usually that "prompt" but I wanted to cover bases should we have had to shuffle things around. We're good and July is your month!

[PugMom]

OH goodie! I love the Diva books! I'll join in with the June book.
Hope you have a speedy recovery J!!!

[Tina]

Yes, Jill and The PI's. Msgs. 122, 128 confirm.

[Tina]

Hey now! I was able to download Kindle app, follow directions (got caught up on existing psswd etc. but eventually got 'em in sync ) and now I've May title in my 'puter. So, thanks Jill! You and your link came through for me. Later, I'll try to send it to my ipad. Reason I didn't go there 1st is I don't want to buy stuff on it but storing a couple books, that's the idea. Now if transfer actually works, that'd be great! If not, I still have it on 'puter. Though I prefer hardcopy, I can participate in Allison's pick and get material not available in print. One such is Agatha Raisin's First Case (she's 26 and gorg...or is it gorge lol). Yippee! Thanks again, Jill!

[Jill]

So glad you got it Tina, and I'm glad the instructions helped!

[Tina]

Jill, 'twas easier than I thought possible. So thanks loads! And after dealing w/a certain website and other things (arrgh) I treated myself to Agatha Raisin's First Case (only available in e-copies) which I've wanted for months. Can't wait to tuck into that one. Now to have time to actually read it! LOL

[Jill]

I hear ya on time to read them, I've got four of her's that I haven't read yet!!!!!!!!!!!
I have June's selection already on pre-order, so it'll go directly to my kindle app and I won't have to wait to get it when it becomes available, it'll download while I sleep on the release date!

[Tina]

Not meant to usurp any of our lined up titles but I caught an interview on a local TV station which interviews authors (mostly mystery) and heard about this title. As you lot cram many books between our discussions, I thought some of you may find this one interesting. I hope to get to it someday. I'll see if I can find interview link and post it here. It's less than 1/2 hour and quite interesting. See whatcha think.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Tina]

Sounds like a plan, Jill. I'll probably get the printed copy of latest Diva mystery. lol Old habits and all that. But at least I have a choice!

As for Agatha Raisin, I'm all caught up with her series except for First Case and then Beaton wrote a non Aggie book somewhere in the middle of her series. I thought it was an AR as the cover looked similar to her mysteries but upon closer look, I see it's different. Anyway, I love her books; AR never ceases to have me laugh during her capers.


Jill wrote: "I hear ya on time to read them, I've got four of her's that I haven't read yet!!!!!!!!!!!
I have June's selection already on pre-order, so it'll go directly to my kindle app and I won't have to wai..."

[Jill]

That one sounds really good! I think I might get it in a couple of weeks when I get the books I've got from the library read...lol

Ty Tina, always like getting recommendations

[Jill]

ummmmm she's got another one coming out this summer or beginning of fall....

[Tina]

It's not the one I noted but it seems it's close. 1:15 is about the start of synop on story. I like the old house and ghostly backdrop. Right up my dark and stormy alley. ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdGWO...



Jill wrote: "That one sounds really good! I think I might get it in a couple of weeks when I get the books I've got from the library read...lol

Ty Tina, always like getting recommendations"

[Tina]

I can't wait! Know the title by any chance? Her last two were her usual good stuff but I think that's where the cover design changed. Not that that means anything but it may signal a change in publishers carrying her or a change of some sort. But they do feel like author(s) stepped it up some.



Jill wrote: "ummmmm she's got another one coming out this summer or beginning of fall...."

[Mark Pghfan]

I plan to be on-board with the JUne title. Enjoy your May discussion. And J: best wishes for a great recovery!

[Jill]

Tina, the new Agatha Raisin book is: Pushing Up Daisies and the release date is Sept. 20, 2016

[PugMom]

Great! Another Agatha Raisin book to look forward to! I just love her...especially when she tells someone to "go get stuffed"LOL

[Jill]

I like that to Nicole....her books are a worthy read

[Tina]

Pushing Up Daises. okay. Thanks, Jill.

Jill wrote: "Tina, the new Agatha Raisin book is: Pushing Up Daisies and the release date is Sept. 20, 2016"

[Tina]

Nicole, I like, "Snakes and Bastards." Watch this post get censored. I bought Agatha R's First Case for .99 now to be able to get to it. I breezed the first page as that's all I had time for. I want to dive into it now. Arrgh!

Nicole wrote: "Great! Another Agatha Raisin book to look forward to! I just love her...especially when she tells someone to "go get stuffed"LOL"

[PugMom]

I get excited when I read a new book of hers and always seem to laugh out loud. My husband is quite as amused. Same with the Stephanie Plum books. Both series are my absolute favorites and I usually tend to read them in one sitting if I can.

[Jill]

I just saw that Jim Lavene, husband of the late Joyce Lavene, who together wrote the Retired Witches Series that he passed away suddenly this morning. his family isn't 100% sure what happened; he just collapsed.

This is so sad, Joyce passed in Oct. and now him months apart. This is so sad.

[Jill]

Nicole, I love Stephanie Plum, I always laugh and hubby tells me to be quiet because I usually read while he's watching his shows, and sometimes he can't hear his shows because of my laughing. There's a new Stephanie book coming out in Nov. Can't wait! Love me some Ranger and Morrele (sp), Grandma, and OMG! LULU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tina]

Nicole, I too laugh out loud at Aggie's antics. And I've yet to venture into the Plum series but have heard that I must. I will one day. Just so much out there that something always gets put before Plum books.


Nicole wrote: "I get excited when I read a new book of hers and always seem to laugh out loud. My husband is quite as amused. Same with the Stephanie Plum books. Both series are my absolute favorites and I usuall..."

[Tina]

Aww. Seems he just wanted to be with his Joyce. His partner in life. Sad for sure. :-(



Jill wrote: "I just saw that Jim Lavene, husband of the late Joyce Lavene, who together wrote the Retired Witches Series that he passed away suddenly this morning. his family isn't 100% sure what happened; he j..."

[PugMom]

Yes, so sad about the Lavenes. I just downloaded one of their books that was re-released so I'll have to read it soon.

My favorite Stephanie Plum character has to be Lula. She kills me every time she's on a new diet. Like the donut or fried chicken diet lol

[Jill]

or the bacon diet, my personal favorite, and I love how she's always got her gun, and her and Tank from Ranger's crew...lol...How could you not love Lulu

[Tina]

Donut diet? Now that I could follow. (Actually, that's the problem). Why does all the good stuff turn out to be bad for us? Not fair!

[Jill]

I know right! I happen to think that chips and salsa should be a staple in everybody's diet

[Tina]

You would think so, Jill. lol

Jill wrote: "I know right! I happen to think that chips and salsa should be a staple in everybody's diet"

[J]

G'day all-
Wanted to let you know that Deadly Arrangements (book 2 in the Flower Shop Mysteries) is a kindle freebie on Amazon today.
Enjoy!

[Jill]

Awesome went and got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Allison]

I got it too! Thanks, J, for mentioning it.

[Tina]

Hey, PI's. If you want to discuss your Flower Shop score for May's side read May to June, that'd be fine with me. No sense wasting a good bagging like that. And also, as June read won't be out until June 7th. (don't quote me on date) or thereabouts, there's plenty of time to fill in with something. As for moi, I've books on 'puter but still haven't figured how to get it to ipad. But then I had hands full with vet visits and my own. But, hey, go ahead if you like. I've Agatha Raisin's First Case on 'puter and still haven't gotten to it. (S'pose to be a shorter story so it should go good. Anyone here read it yet)? I'm on Skelgill book in duration. ;-)

[Tina]

A li'l jazz coming from The PI Mansion, home to The Parlor and its Home Movie Theater...I've a short film entered in two film festival comps and one feature script in an L.A. film fest comp. They'll be making decisions for Official Selection to screen the films by May 27th and the other about July. As for script, that will be in August. No guarantee any of them will be picked to screen or even mentioned but I've as much chance as any other submission--nothing ventured, nothing gained. We'll see how it goes. Winning wishes are welcomed. lol

[Jill]

Good luck Tina, I'm going to go and lite a candle for a good friend of mine who lost her Gpa last night to cancer, so I'll lite an extra one for you!

Love the jazz! trying to get all my reading done before Austin and Jake start coming over next week when schools out. Her cheer-leading squad didn't make regional's, so that means they don't get to go to nationals this year, so she's pretty bummed about it, but that's ok we've still got plenty of things planned and hopefully that will take her mind off of it.

[Tina]

Aww, so sorry about your friend's GPa. I'll send up a prayer for him too. And thanks for the candle. I visualize it's flickering glow burning bright for all of us. ;-)

That hurts but it also builds our resolve to go out there and try again. Tell her there's always the next one and they will be that much more prepared to take it. Summer vacation and all the activities you've planned will take her mind off things. ;-)

Group hug, group hug in The Parlor for all The PI's and their loved ones. ;-)

[Tina]

PI's, Are we having a June Parlor book discussion?

[J]

I thought most of us were agreeable to The Diva Serves High Tea?
Do you mean other than that?

[Tina]

J, I'm glad to see you. It just seemed unusually quiet here and I thought everyone left. lol But absolutely. Diva Serves High Tea is it! Thanks!

Anyway, if you want to start creating a buzz, inviting peeps, etc. feel free to do so. (Think author might want to join us? I think she's already signed in).

[Jill]

I've got it pre-ordered, but it says that it won't be released until the 7th of June, so are we going to start it after that date?

[J]

Yes Jill. I'm thinking to start around June 10th.
If you pre-ordered from Amazon, they will deliver it on the 7th.

[Allison]

I went ahead and ordered the Diva Serves High Tea so I'm ready.

High hopes you get chosen Tina! That's exciting.

[Jill]

That sounds fine with me J. That will give me time to finish up reading whatever I'm reading or time to start Diva, whichever comes first

[PugMom]

I just put in for an ARC of the Diva book!! Wish me luck!!

[J]

Good luck!
(Whatever an ARC is)

[Tina]

LOL J, you asked the Q I needed answered. Is ARC Advanced something Copy? I should know this!

You PI's are on the ball. Now I must get and order my copy. Not sure our local B&N will have one by time I get there as they sell out fast. Biz's ordering never ceases to amaze me. If something is popular, duh, order more! This is same with popular shoe sizes, pastries, books whatever. And the stuff that doesn't move sits there.

Thanks, Allison. I'm counting the daze. Hope I'm not setting myself up for a crash. lol But nothing ventured--

Nicole, I bet you'll get your ARC!


J wrote: "Good luck!
(Whatever an ARC is)"

[Jill]

Tina, you might try and go into the store and pre-order the book. Sometimes they will do that and then when it comes in they will hold it for you so you can pick it up there. That way you will have your copy on the day of release.

ARC: Advance Reading Copy :)

[Tina]

Jill, I went and ordered it from B&N. With my card, I got free S&H (deduction of 3.95 from full price so it was less than $10. and less than going w/Ammy). I find even though titles release on a certain day, online orders get filled and shipped a day or two before release date so books may not arrive right on day but are soon to follow. Then there's the free pages on Ammy to read before if someone wants to. All's well that ends well.

ARC - Had it but missed the "Reading" part. lol

[PugMom]

Yes! Advance Reading Copy! I signed up with the Cozy Mystery Review Crew. The new Diva book is the next one that they are offering so I hope I get it! If I don't get it then I'll pick it up at B&N with my gift card that I got for Christmas.

[J]

Hallmark Mystery Movie Channel is promising a new mystery movie every Sunday night in June out of the Garage Sale Mystery/Aurora Teagarden/Murder She Baked/Flower Shop Mystery bag. Garage Sale Mystery is up first on June 5.