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What Cozy are You Reading in 2016?
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Die Dunkelgräfin und die Kokosnuss by Katharina Schendel
Zwetschgendatschikomplott (Franz Eberhofer) by Rita Falk
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I think the German titles aren't available in English. Imagine all the titles we talk about that members in other countries can't easily get hold of - I know books can be really expensive in Australia.
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[bookcover..."Oh, sigh, more books to add to my tbr. ☺
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My granddaughter reads all the time, I asked her what kinds of books she reads, her answer, kids books, Gr..."
Cute stories, Mary.
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Die Dunkelgräfin und die Kokosnuss by Katharina Schendel
I think the German titles aren't available in English. ."
The books by Anne George and Ann Granger are translated from English:
Murder Carries a Torch by Anne George
A Rare Interest in Corpses by Ann Granger
jaxnsmom wrote: How do they compare to the English ones? I like to think that different areas, especially countries, have a different flavor to them, even it's its minor.That's a very difficult question! I think there a three types: 1. the english-styled books (copied the classic english cozy mysteries, some german Authors use english pen names to pretend they are english, like Rebecca Michele and Arthur Escroyne), the romance cozy mysteries (they are more light and easy read, like Gitta Edelmann and Marie Pellissier) and the (I think) real "german" cozys (they are a little bit cold and hard, I don't know how to describe, they have more profanities, a little bit more sex or violence, but a dry and black sense of humor). Cozy Mysteries are a very unknown subject in Germany and there are a few available. So most title this group mentioned are difficult and expensive to order.
Brandi wrote: "I just started reading the first in the Tea Shop Mystery Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs."I love this series!! I ended up buying all of them for my library and I just ordered her Scrapbooking Series and the Cackleberry Club series. Laura Childs is a good author. I love her characters.
I am reading Corpse in the crystal Ball by Kari Lee Townsend ( A Fortune Teller Mystery ) I read the first one and it was okay, kinda funny but didn't like how she was thrown in with the police chief. still, a good book. hope this one is just as entertaining.
I am getting back into the swing of reading my cozies. One cozy I put down and will be reading is "Murder on the rocks." The main character has an interesting condition that I can't pronounce but it helps her perceive smells in waves of energy. Strange, huh? So far I love it. Also pick up a copy of "Engaged To be Murdered" when you can by yours truly.
Christopher wrote: "I am getting back into the swing of reading my cozies. One cozy I put down and will be reading is "Murder on the rocks." The main character has an interesting condition that I can't pronounce but i..."
Synesthesia?
That interests me. Christopher, do you have the name of the author handy? There are a few cozies with that title.
Synesthesia?
That interests me. Christopher, do you have the name of the author handy? There are a few cozies with that title.
Paisley wrote: "Christopher wrote: "I am getting back into the swing of reading my cozies. One cozy I put down and will be reading is "Murder on the rocks." The main character has an interesting condition that I c..."The author is Allyson K. Abbott.
Thanks Melodie, I'll be looking around for it.
I'm about to begin
A Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere
I'm about to begin
A Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere
I literally JUST finished "Meet Your Baker" by Ellie Alexander and rushed over here to say it is GREAT! The story pulled me right in! I loved the characters and the town! Ok enough writing I need to go start book 2!
Jennifer wrote: "I literally JUST finished "Meet Your Baker" by Ellie Alexander and rushed over here to say it is GREAT! The story pulled me right in! I loved the characters and the town! Ok enough writing I need t..."I really liked that one, too. Have #2 coming up this weekend!
I am reading the League of Literary Ladies Mysteries by Kylie Logan. They are pretty good and I think it was a funny and sneaky way they were thrown together but I am looking forward to hearing more about the lead, Bea Cartwright.
Nell wrote: "Thanks Melodie.Here's the link:
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott
"GREAT SERIES!!!
With so many people saying good things about the series I ordered it, but it appears out of print. Thankfully my favourite used book site had copies of each.
This week's books included:
Vanilla Beaned by Jenn McKinlay
Time of Fog and Fire by Rhys Bowen
Right now I am reading the second book in Duffy Brown's new Cycle Path mystery series Braking For Bodies. I am really enjoying it.
Gail wrote: "Right now I am reading the second book in Duffy Brown's new Cycle Path mystery series Braking For Bodies. I am really enjoying it."You are ahead of me on that, I need to buy the e-book version of it, but will likely wait until my Nook is back from repairland.
Hope you get your Nook back soon Gary. It is a really good book.
Gail wrote: "Hope you get your Nook back soon Gary. It is a really good book."Haven't received the corrected shipping label yet, so I still have it in hand.
Paisley wrote: "I'm just about to start 
A Pedigree to Die For by Laurien Berenson"That book is in my tbr.
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Thanks, I wondered if there was a slightly harder edge to them. I feel like a lot of the US ones have too much focus on fashions for me, and are getting too 'sweet'.
Paisley wrote: "With so many people saying good things about the series I ordered it, but it appears out of print. Thankfully my favourite used book site had copies of each."Try www.betterworldbooks.com used books, in great condition
Currently reading
.Really loved her Seaside Knitters series but I've read them all. So far I'm enjoying it. Similar idea only quilters instead of knitters. However, she only wrote three of these.
Susan wrote: "Paisley wrote: "With so many people saying good things about the series I ordered it, but it appears out of print. Thankfully my favourite used book site had copies of each."
Try www.betterworldbo..."
That's the 'my favourite used book site" I was talking about :)
Try www.betterworldbo..."
That's the 'my favourite used book site" I was talking about :)
Tracey wrote: "starting 
today"I remember reading that one. I thought it was really depressing!
Because one can never read too many books at one time, I am reading
in addition to
. I am trying to get caught up on Traci Andrighetti's series before the next book comes out later this year.
I finished
, it may not technically be a cozy since the main character, Franki, is a PI. The book and series otherwise feels cozy to me.
I am almost done with Demise in Denim by Duffy Brown. Really enjoying the fun loving cozy mystery.
I just finished the first in the Tea Shop Mystery Death by Darjeeling. It was a good book. I'll have to pick up the next one in the series.
This week, I read:
Wedding Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
No Comfort for the Lost by Nancy Herriman
I'm halfway done with "Murder On The Rocks" by Allyson Abbott. Scoop it up and it has me curious about synesthesia.
I just finished Duffy's Demise in Denim which was awesome! now I am reading It's A Wonderful Knife by Christine Wenger.
Julesy wrote: "I'm reading Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death by Mark Reutlinger, just in time for Passover."Julesy wrote: "I'm reading Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death by Mark Reutlinger, just in time for Passover."
You can't beat that title!
Gail wrote: "I just finished Duffy's Demise in Denim which was awesome! now I am reading It's A Wonderful Knife by Christine Wenger."LOVE both of those series'
Christopher wrote: "I'm halfway done with "Murder On The Rocks" by Allyson Abbott. Scoop it up and it has me curious about synesthesia."great series! :)
Just found the Seaside Knitters and the Queen Bees Mystery books by Sally Goldenbaum. So far, so good!
Just finished
. Liked it a great deal. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Die Dunkelgräfin und die Kokosnuss by Katharina Schendel
Zwetschgendatschikomplott (Franz Eberhofer) by Rita Falk
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I'd agree March was a great cozy month for you. It looks like the German titles are only available in German, so most of us couldn't read them anyway. How do they compare to the English ones? I like to think that different areas, especially countries, have a different flavor to them, even it's its minor.