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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments Nancy wrote: "Lovely! Just please send a pm with an address & they're yours! Thanks!!"

Done. Thanks Nancy :)


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Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Lovely! Just please send a pm with an address & they're yours! Thanks!!"

Done. Thanks Nancy :)"


got it and thank you!!!


message 653: by Barbara (last edited Apr 12, 2016 06:04AM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments I finished A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy A Mother's Reckoning Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold by Sue Klebold. Sue Klebold, the mother of a 'Columbine shooter' was devastated to learn of the massacre. Since then she's tried to edcuate herself and examine Dylan's life in detail - to try to make sense of his actions. A good book, worth reading.
3.5 stars.

My complete review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 654: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Finished Razor Sharp - J.A. Schneider. Now I am going to read NYPD Red 4 - James Patterson.


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Tad (tottman) | 139 comments Finished up Fool Me Once Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben by Harlan Coben. It started out great and stayed great. Loved the ending. It deserves all the praise it's getting. Always fun to find another new to me author.


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Stephanie | 3 comments Reading a few :)


The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman , only a couple chapters in & liking it!

The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison , this one sounds good, just read the first page & its already gots my attention :)

The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey , dying to watch the movie so high hopes the book is awesome.


message 657: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Finished NYPD Red 4 - James Patterson and now will read 15th Affair - James Patterson


message 658: by Erica (new)

Erica Just finished Mathew Scudder #13 Even The Wicked

Great mystery, well written as usual, however the last few book in the series lacked significant appearance of some of my favorite characters. Mick Ballou and Danny Boy Bell.

Any one else agree/disagree?


Paris        (kerbytejas) (kerbytejas) | 4862 comments Tad wrote: "I had a bunch of other books in the queu, but then Fool Me Once Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben by Harlan Coben came in the mail and I was just going to read one pa..."

I thought this book was pretty good


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 4770 comments Just finished Thorn (The Thorn Trilogy, #1) by Vena Cork Thorn by Vena Cork, the first in a trilogy of books that I am definitely going to go on reading. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And currently reading London's Glory (Bryant & May, #12.5) by Christopher Fowler London's Glory by Christopher Fowler


message 661: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder, #1) by Linda Castillo and Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews


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Maureen DeLuca | 16 comments I just finished Rusty Nail (Jack Daniels Mystery, #3) by J.A. Konrath by J.A. Konrath another psycho, killer, insane serial killer on the run, liked it- and now I am starting Tonight I Said Goodbye (Lincoln Perry Series #1) by Michael Koryta by Michael Koryta the reviews on this book have been good- so I'm giving it a try !


message 663: by Thomas (last edited Apr 13, 2016 09:45AM) (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 2022 comments I am reading a GR Giveaway book Who Buries the Dead by C.S. Harris

It is part of the Sebastian St. Cyr series, set in early 19th century London. The blurb describes an aristocrat(St. Cyr) on the trail of a serial killer.
Maureen, both my wife and I like Konrath's books.


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Rhian (rhianlovesbooksx1f4d6) | 352 comments Now reading The ice child by Camilla Lackberg


message 665: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Just finished 15th Affair - James Patterson. Now I am going to read Play Dead - Angela Marsons for review on Netgalley.


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Rebecca (rebecca487) I started "A Book of Air and Shadows" by Michael Gruber but I couldn't bring myself to finish it. I couldn't get past my dislike of the characters. To make up for my horrible experience with that book, I'm starting Nancy Drew "The Secret of the Old Clock". I haven't read these books in a long time so I'm trying to re-read al 64 books in the yellow hardbacks this year. Hope everyone is enjoying what they're reading.


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Carol (carolfromnc) | 15226 comments Just finished In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami. Here's a link to my 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 4770 comments Just finished an entertaining collection of crime short stories London's Glory (Bryant & May, #12.5) by Christopher Fowler London's Glory by Christopher Fowler. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And am about to start Lord Peter Views the Body (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, #4) by Dorothy L. Sayers Lord Peter Views the Body by Dorothy L. Sayers


message 669: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Last couple of weeks i read these
Daddy's Girl by Lisa Scottoline
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...
I finally read this i had the book for long time and I decide to read it. I liked it alot. I like her stand alones books so much

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Another book from her i had a long time and finally read it. It a true classic MHC Book!

Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
this book has gotta be her worst ever writen


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Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf by Heather Gudenkauf

i am reading this now I am hafe way though and i am loving it. Guess i found a new author for me lol


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Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Tad wrote: "Finished up Fool Me OnceFool Me Once by Harlan Coben by Harlan Coben. It started out great and stayed great. Loved the ending. It deserves all the praise it's ge..."

oh how i didnt know he had a new book out. mark as to read i really love his books!


message 672: by ❆ Crystal ❆ (new)

❆ Crystal ❆ (crystal_wright) | 310 comments I just finished The Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller, #1; Harry Bosch World, #16) by Michael Connelly and I loved it so I'm jumping right into The Brass Verdict (Harry Bosch, #14; Mickey Haller, #2; Harry Bosch World, #17) by Michael Connelly .


message 673: by Tad (new)

Tad (tottman) | 139 comments Shannon wrote: oh how i didnt know he had a new book out.

This was my first time reading Harlan Coben. If all his books are this good, I've got a lot of catching up to do.


message 674: by Nancy, Co-Moderator (last edited Apr 14, 2016 03:33AM) (new)

Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
Finished No Orchids for Miss Blandish. This is raw and edgy crime. Whoa.

There's a note that says that the edition I read was updated for modern readers -- how dumb. Why not just reprint the original? So now I think I need to find a copy that hasn't been altered.

Updated: found it -- 1948 The Villain and the Virgin. Mine.


message 675: by Bill (new)

Bill Just finished The Allingham Minibus by Margery Allingham The Allingham Minibus, a collection of short stories; ghost stories and mysteries, with some featuring Albert Campion, by Margery Allingham. Most enjoyable. The ghost stories were a bit of a surprise. I especially enjoyed A Quarter of a Million, a well written crime story. (3.5 stars) Just started the 5th book in the Inspector Frost series now, Winter Frost (Inspector Frost, #5) by R.D. Wingfield Winter Frost by R.D. Wingfield.


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John (jkbrown2) | 389 comments Just finished Sherlock Holmes and the Chilford Ripper Sherlock Holmes and the Chilford Ripper by Roger Jaynes by Roger Jaynes. Today I am starting Russian Roulette Russian Roulette (Dev Haskell Mystery, #1) by Mike Faricy by Mike Faricy.


message 677: by [deleted user] (last edited Apr 14, 2016 09:05PM) (new)

Just finished Death by Blue Water (A Hayden Kent Mystery #1) by Kait Carson and Death By Sunken Treasure (Hayden Kent #2) by Kait Carson and Double Mint (Davis Way Crime Caper, #4) by Gretchen Archer and Double Knot (Davis Way Crime Caper, #5) by Gretchen Archer - the two by Kait Carson are cozies and the Double books by Gretchen Archer are humorous mysteries. The Carson books are tied closely with her own paralegal profession and passion for scuba diving and are set in the Keys. The diving details can be a bit tedious, but the mysteries both have surprising endings. The books by Gretchen Archer are a bit more polished, but her style can be distracting at times. Choppy with lots of asides, but solid entertainment and sound plots for lighter mysteries.

Changing pace and going to The First Hostage (J.B. Collins, #2) by Joel C. Rosenberg I need some mayhem.


message 678: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Finished Play Dead - Angela Marsons this morning. Now I am going to read/listen to Captivated by You - Sylvia Day.


message 679: by Charlotte (Buried in Books) (last edited Apr 15, 2016 05:30AM) (new)

Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 407 comments Finished the Crossfire series last week, was rather disappointed with One with You (Crossfire, #5) by Sylvia Day .

Currently working on The Hanging Valley (Inspector Banks, #4) by Peter Robinson F Is For Fugitive by Sue Grafton and The King (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #12) by J.R. Ward


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Marwan (tomarwan) | 178 comments Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Currently working on ..."
I recently finished The Hanging Valley and it was good, and you won't guess who is the culprit in F Is For Fugitive


message 681: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Finished reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr by Anthony Doerr Anthony Doerr last night.

My Review

Just started reading The Woods by Harlan Coben by Harlan Coben Harlan Coben. I have seen his books but but this is the first book by this author for me. They seem to have good ratings overall.


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Well, I have started The First Hostage but then Jana DeLeon went and released Fortune Hunter in ebook today and I love this series. But like every series that hits around 8 books, this one started switching gears in Hurricane Force and trended that way here, making it more about Fortune and Carter than the adventures of Ida Belle Gerti and Fortune. It's also getting more into the romance drama and away from the humor, which feels more like a strained afterthought here. I figured out who did by about a quarter of the way through, even before the murder. Gets a C - 3* but Sinful lovers will give it 5* regardless. Now, back to The First Hostage.


message 683: by Tad (last edited Apr 15, 2016 08:40PM) (new)

Tad (tottman) | 139 comments Jim wrote: Just started reading The Woods by Harlan Coben. I have seen his books but but this is the first book by this author for me. They seem to have good ratings overall.

I just finished Fool Me Once which was my first by Harlan Coben and I loved it!


message 684: by ❆ Crystal ❆ (new)

❆ Crystal ❆ (crystal_wright) | 310 comments I'm starting book 16 I, Alex Cross I, Alex Cross (Alex Cross, #16) by James Patterson


message 686: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments I finished Forensics What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime by Val McDermid Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime by crime writer Val McDermid.

I thought the book was an excellent overview of the subject with lots of interesting and relevant examples. 5 stars.

My complete review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 687: by Barbara (last edited Apr 17, 2016 09:50AM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments ]Carol wrote: "Just finished In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami. Here's a link to my 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Carol, after reading your review I put this on my TBR list....but I'm not sure I'll be able to read it since what happened in The Dinner did bother me a lot. Still...you make the book sound so intriguing....... :)


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Zoe Radley | 558 comments i am currently rereading paul dohertys hugh corbett series in anticipation of two new stories coming out later this year


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Uros Rakic | 6 comments I just finished "The never list" By KeothThe Never Listi Zan & "The circle of wives" By Alice LaPlante.
Both of these book were really amazing! I liked them a lot!
The story lines were really adictive in both of these books & the writing was just amazing!
The never list tells the story about a girl that was traped in a basement of a house that belongs to a sadistic maniac! It was really intense and i couldn't put the book down! The Never List -> check the book here!
And the Circle of wives tells the story about a plastic surgent that was murderd in a hotel. The detectiv on his case discovers that he had 3 wives and had a girlfriend! Non of the wives knew about the other! The story was really adictive and i read the book in 3 days! A Circle of Wives -> Chech the book here!
I did enjoy "The never list" a bit more but "The circle of wives" was just as amazing!
I really recommend both of these books!
Also , if you read any of the 2 books mentiond abowe , tell me what u thought about them :)


message 690: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments Uros wrote: "I just finished "The never list" By KeothThe Never Listi Zan & "The circle of wives" By Alice LaPlante.
Both of these book were really amazing! I liked them a lot!
The story lines w..."


These two look interesting.


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Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf by Heather Gudenkauf
OMG I So loved this book! It was well writen and I was shock who the killer was. I am So going be reading more from her.

Now I will be reading these

Close Your Eyes (Kendra Michael, #1) by Iris Johansen by Iris Johansen

And

On Folly Beach by Karen White by Karen White


message 693: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Just finished reading The Woods by Harlan Coben by Harlan Coben Harlan Coben

My Review


message 694: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (rebecca487) Just finished "The Dante Club" by Matthew Pearl. I enjoyed it; nice historical fiction mystery. I just started "Thirteen Guests" which is part of the British Library Crime Classics; I am kind of excited :)


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Rhian (rhianlovesbooksx1f4d6) | 352 comments Started the quality of silence by Rosamund Lupton not sure what to make of it so far


message 696: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Enjoyed the last Harlan Coben book so much that I decided to read another.

This time I am reading The Stranger by Harlan Coben


message 697: by Uros (new)

Uros Rakic | 6 comments Hey Jim! That book is amazing


message 698: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Uros wrote: "Hey Jim! That book is amazing"

Hi Uros. Thank you! I am looking forward to reading it. Someone else just recommended two of his other books. I placed a hold on these (they are both available in one volume) at my local library and I am next in line. Looks like I will be on a Harlan Coben binge.


message 699: by Uros (new)

Uros Rakic | 6 comments Harlan Coben is such an amazing writer! You will have a great time reading his books!


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Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
I'm reading Satan Came to Eden: A Survivor's Account of the "Galapagos Affair", which along with Floreana, by Margret Wittmer, contains one of the most bizarre true crime stories ever. I saw a documentary about it and was just blown away.


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