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message 1201: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
When is Deboniar/Death coming out, Nicole? Have they a release date?


message 1202: by PugMom (new)

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 2014 comments Debonair in Death comes out in November.


message 1203: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Let me check on my Davidsons and see what comes up!


message 1204: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Thanks, Mark!


message 1205: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
My two mose recent ones (unread) are The Whole Enchilada (2013) and Fatally Flaky (2009). Either of those work?


message 1206: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments They're both available via my library's Hoopla so I'm on board with either!


message 1207: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Fatally Flaky sounds like it has many yummy elements about it. Also,
there are a few newer Agatha Raisins out and about. Maybe FF for July and a Raisin for August? You PI's decide, I'll go along with ya.

SO is at least walking w/and w/out cane so that's a blessing. Can't wait 'til he's able to drive.

Looks like we're in for either tropical storm or hurricane, Elsa. Send prayers PLZ. This would be the most inopportune time for her it hit. Yikes!


message 1208: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments 1. That sounds good!

2. Hooray!!!

3. Prayers sent, stay safe!!!


message 1209: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Tina: Wishing you a speedy recovery and safety from the storm.

Everyone: Are we on board for Fatally Flaky for July? I can host if you'd like. And Agatha Raisin for August is fine with me as well.


message 1210: by PugMom (new)

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 2014 comments Sounds good.


message 1211: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Nicole wrote: "1. That sounds good!

2. Hooray!!!

3. Prayers sent, stay safe!!!"


Thank you, Nicole. All's well so far. Storm looks to be moving a bit west of us and seems to be losing strength. SO is walking 'round house sans cane. Practicing with SUV's pedals. Like learning to walk again. We're getting there. Thanks for the prayers and rah, rahs! Appreciate it!!


message 1212: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Mark Pghfan wrote: "Tina: Wishing you a speedy recovery and safety from the storm.

Everyone: Are we on board for Fatally Flaky for July? I can host if you'd like. And Agatha Raisin for August is fine with me as well."


Some Flakiness sounds good about now, Pghfan. LOL And thanks for hosting. I'll see about hosting in August. Appreciate the good words; we're progressing nicely. Thanks again for all!


message 1213: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Another title possibility for Aug? MURDER AT THE CASTLE a cozy murder mystery full of twists (Dorothy Martin Mystery)


message 1214: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Let me know when you are ready and I will start Flaky.


message 1215: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments I’m ready whenever you are, can you just tell us what the first section will be so I know how far to read? :-)


message 1216: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Chapters 1-11 will be first. The first 100 pages, in my edition. 100 pages each of three sections.


message 1217: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Great, thanks!!!


message 1218: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Make that chapters 1-10. I didn't have my notes with me when I wrote the above.


message 1219: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Ok!


message 1220: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Got my copy, just started it. Nice to visit with an old friend....er, that Goldy's old but um, you know. LOL

Invited a Goodreads' gal, Wendy. We'll see if she joins in.

Wendy, if you're visiting, this is the place. Just look for the Fatally Flaky thread here and join in. Welcome!


message 1221: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Okay, I wasn't quite awake enough this morning and actually spent 5 minutes looking for Agatha Raisin's Fatally Flaky, lol!


message 1222: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Nicole wrote: "Okay, I wasn't quite awake enough this morning and actually spent 5 minutes looking for Agatha Raisin's Fatally Flaky, lol!"

LOL Sounds like something I would do. Glad to have the fun company.


message 1223: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Fatally Flaky part one is posted!


message 1224: by PugMom (new)

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 2014 comments Has anyone read Eight Perfect Murders? Not a cozy mystery but it apparently refers to 8 “unsolvable “ mysteries such as an Agatha Christie, etc.


message 1225: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
PugMom wrote: "Has anyone read Eight Perfect Murders? Not a cozy mystery but it apparently refers to 8 “unsolvable “ mysteries such as an Agatha Christie, etc."

Never read this one, PugMom.


message 1226: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Not even heard of it. Have you read it or just heard of it?


message 1227: by PugMom (new)

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 2014 comments Mark Pghfan wrote: "Not even heard of it. Have you read it or just heard of it?"

Nope, haven't read it but someone mentioned it in a book group. I guess 8 murders in the book were based on well known mystery novels.


message 1228: by Tina (last edited Jul 27, 2021 08:16AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Tina wrote: "Another title possibility for Aug? MURDER AT THE CASTLE a cozy murder mystery full of twists (Dorothy Martin Mystery)"

If we're reading/discussing in Sept., I'll toss in Down the Hatch, a later Agatha Raisin or Murder At the Castle, a Dorothy Martin mystery. Familiar w/A. Raisin but not Dorothy Martin. Both appear to have earned decent ratings though. Anyone? :-)


message 1229: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
I kind of like the idea of the Dorothy Martin book, as it is a new character for us. (I see I can get it free on Kindle Prime!)


message 1230: by Tina (last edited Jul 28, 2021 09:51AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Mark Pghfan wrote: "I kind of like the idea of the Dorothy Martin book, as it is a new character for us. (I see I can get it free on Kindle Prime!)"

Thanx, Pghfan! Or something you PI's are hot on the trail of is fine. Just tossed in those two. But, I noticed that Murder/Castle is widely available as well as many other good titles. I'll see what you all want to do.


message 1231: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments I’m game for Dorothy!


message 1232: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Murder at the Castle is $1.49 for me - if we go forward I'll grab it!


message 1233: by Tina (last edited Jul 29, 2021 08:05AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
I'm in, PI's Pghfan and Nicole. What say you, PugMom? I guess we've a majority but to be fair we'll hear from PM.

Note: There are several books under this title so be sure we all get correct book should we go this way.

Update -- PI's, it appears it's this version:
MURDER AT THE CASTLE a cozy murder mystery full of twists (Dorothy Martin Mystery Book 13) by JEANNE M. DAMS | Mar 22, 2021.


message 1234: by PugMom (new)

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 2014 comments Sounds good.
Yes, I noticed there were several books by that name. I'll grab it on KU. I might have to read #1 first but I'll catch up with all of you as soon as possible.


message 1235: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
PugMom wrote: "Sounds good.
Yes, I noticed there were several books by that name. I'll grab it on KU. I might have to read #1 first but I'll catch up with all of you as soon as possible."


Thanks, PM! Book #1 sounds good too.


message 1236: by Tina (last edited Aug 02, 2021 06:09AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
"Bought" Murder/Castle but never received my digital copy and will get w/Amazon again. This has happened before where somehow the copy gets lost in the ether world. Anyhoo, we are on in August w/this tome? If yay, I'll start posting in a few days. Should have my copy by then. See you in August, PI's! Happy New Month to yoooo. (Have your Christmas shopping done yet? The merchants...oh, nevermind. LOL )


message 1237: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
I'm in for Murder at the Castle. Hopefully on Kindle...


message 1238: by Mark Pghfan (new)

Mark Pghfan | 1939 comments Mod
Halloween stuff has been in the stores for weeks now. I'm not in the mood yet. And we still have Pumpkin Spice to look forward to!


message 1239: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Confirming I'm in for Castle! I don't like to look at Halloween stuff until after Labor Day at the minimum!


message 1240: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Mark Pghfan wrote: "I'm in for Murder at the Castle. Hopefully on Kindle..."

Purr-fect, Pghfan!


message 1241: by Tina (last edited Aug 02, 2021 06:13AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Mark Pghfan wrote: "Halloween stuff has been in the stores for weeks now. I'm not in the mood yet. And we still have Pumpkin Spice to look forward to!"

I know, Pghfan. I think the craze starts w/that Christmas In July thing and takes off from there. We're still roasting in SOFLO and enjoying Star$'s Caramel something or other drink. OMG, don't get hooked on those if you know what's good for you. LOL.
I'm no where in the mood for fall yet but when I am, bring on the Pumpkin Spice!! ;-)


message 1242: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Nicole wrote: "Confirming I'm in for Castle! I don't like to look at Halloween stuff until after Labor Day at the minimum!"

Yay, Nicole! And I don't either, Nicole. One season atta time, PLZ, merchants!!


message 1243: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Sept. titles, anyone? Post your picks and we'll vote by Aug. end? I've yet to look but as Aug. is moving along, I will start. Something to welcome in PSL and all things orange lol are pref'd but we'll consider all else.


message 1244: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Foodies in The Parlor, anyone know how to bake store bought kale chips? I searched online and only came up w/making them from scratch. So, I got the 350 degrees, olive oil but nothing else. Any spices etc. one can toss on the things? For how long a bake? Thanx!


message 1245: by Tina (last edited Sep 21, 2021 11:20AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Tina wrote: "Foodies in The Parlor, anyone know how to bake store bought kale chips? I searched online and only came up w/making them from scratch. So, I got the 350 degrees, olive oil but nothing else. Any spi..."

No one here makes these things? Actually, I don't blame 'em. I'm afraid to open the bag. trying to eat healthier. :-/


message 1246: by PugMom (new)

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 2014 comments So you bought them in a bag and want to bake them? Do you just want to make them crispy?


message 1247: by Tina (last edited Sep 22, 2021 10:40AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
PugMom wrote: "So you bought them in a bag and want to bake them? Do you just want to make them crispy?"

PugMom, Thanx. In passing, I glimpsed a recipe for baking them drizzled in olive oil and something else but when I went to recapture the info (on smart phone) it flipped to something else. The ads will keep occurring but not material one wants. lol Anyway, I wanted to bake some up w/added flavor.


message 1248: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Do we have a December title yet?


message 1249: by Tina (last edited Nov 24, 2021 06:48AM) (new)

Tina (tinacz) | 6103 comments Mod
Got my copy of God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen at the ready unless we're discussing the short first? Anyway, I'm good to go with the Rhys Bowen mystery. Hopefully, she stays true to form and delivers with a great holiday whodunit.

Anyone want to host Dec. read? Toss in your take and we'll be ready to go on your clock. If not, I'll start discussion just after Thanksgiving. On the Day if there's time.


message 1250: by Nicole (new)

Nicole (nicolevickers) | 1814 comments Which short? Is everyone able to get God Rest Ye?


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