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What Cozy are You Reading in 2016?
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when you can. I'm 60 pages away from finishing and I can't wait to find out who's the killer.
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."
Okay, I just downloaded "Mrs. Kaplan. . ." to my Kindle. Who could resist that title?
I deserve s pat on the back. I just finished "Murder on the rocks". I liked it and would highly recommend it for anyone who wants a protagonist with an unusual gift.
Now reading
Not sure if it is a cozy, but close enough for me.
Penny wrote: "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 knitt..."
I loved these books!
The Corpse In Oozak's PondI am reading The Corpse in the Oozak's Pond by Charlotte Macleod. has anyone read any of these? ( A Peter Shandy Mystery ) I am having a hard time getting into them. I hope it gets better!
Susan wrote: "The Corpse In Oozak's PondI am reading The Corpse in the Oozak's Pond by Charlotte Macleod. has anyone read any of these? ( A Peter Shandy Mystery ) I am having a hard time getting in..."I read a bunch of them some years ago. I don't think I could read them now. Would never hold my interest.
Susan wrote: "The Corpse In Oozak's PondI am reading The Corpse in the Oozak's Pond by Charlotte Macleod. has anyone read any of these? ( A Peter Shandy Mystery ) I am having a hard time getting in..."I have a bunch of them on my Nook. There was a recent sale on all but 3 of them. I may read one next. Sadly book 1 in the series was not part of the sale, nor was the book you are reading.. Book 3 of the 10 books was also not part of the sale.
Im reading the postman always purls twice by my newest fav author Anne Canadeo
Melodie wrote: "Susan wrote: "The Corpse In Oozak's PondI am reading The Corpse in the Oozak's Pond by Charlotte Macleod. has anyone read any of these? ( A Peter Shandy Mystery ) I am having a hard t..."I cant seem to get into, but I will read it! lol. I am not sure what the issue is. I have read 95 books so far since January 1, and can say that maybe 3 of those I really didn't care for, and this is one of them. Oh well :)
I'm currently working my way through the entire Murder She Wrote series. I 'inherited' the ebooks from an elderly friend and have since bought the rest. My Mom and I were huge fans of the original series, so we are both enjoying these reads. I also have the audiobooks for later (I'm losing eyesight, so reading will becomes more difficult as time goes on). Donald Bain continues to put out at least one book a year in this series, although his daughter is now sharing credits occasionally. Currently on Book 10. There are 45 in the series now.I have 3 books left of the Amanda Pepper series (Gillian Roberts). The author appears to have retired from writing.
Finished
which I liked a great deal.Now reading
Nell wrote: "I'm reading All Murders Final! the newest in Sherry Harris' Garage Sale mystery series.
"Do you like this series? I've been wanting to read the series but could only find Tagged for Death so far.
I'm reading Spiced To Death by Peter King. It's the Gourmet Detective Series.
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"Do you like this series? I've been wa..."
Love it. The first one, Tagged for Death, was nominated for an Agatha award - that's how I discovered it. This series is one of the very few that I pre-order. It was downloaded on my Kindle and I started reading the newest one the day it was released.
Add me to those singing the praises of Sherry Harris's series. All three are well worth reading, and it's best to read Tagged for Death first anyway.In fact, it's on my list of books read this week.
All Murders Final! by Sherry Harris
Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley
Irish Stewed by Kylie Logan
I have finished the two featured books for May, also finished the two books for my monthly challenge, plus I got in between one more book for my 2000 challenge. I have been a reading machine only because my hip has been giving me some problems and I might need to go back for more surgery. I have been spending a lot of time in the doctor's office getting reading done! I have to go to my TBR list now, I have not been on that list for awhile.
Happy reading everyone!
Mary
Gary wrote: "Earlier today I finished 
"How was it?
My very favorite series! You'll love it. Just started her brand new book,
Already love it!
This week, I enjoyed:
A Gilded Grave by Shelley Freydont
Sayonara Slam by Naomi Hirahara
The Final Tap by Amanda Flower
I am reading and enjoying
and have
and
on reserve at my library.
Susan wrote: "Gary wrote: "Earlier today I finished "How was it?"
I enjoyed it. Had me guessing until near the end. I have the rest of the series in my Nook TBR and will be reading the 2 short stories as well as picking up the new book in the series when it comes out later this year.
Last night I started 2 books, one goes in this category
Gary wrote: "Susan wrote: "Gary wrote: "Earlier today I finished "How was it?"
I enjoyed it. Had me guessing until near the end. I have the rest of the series in my..."
Glad you've liked it. I think it's on of the few series I've read all the books and the books are always in my next-purchases list.
I will start reading Academic Body this week. I'm looking forward to see who put a body on the floor.
Finished
One Bad Apple by Sheila ConnollyI have heard good things about this series and certainly enjoyed this first book in the series. As soon as I can pick up the next 2 or 3 I'll be back to this series.
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The Gaslight Mystery by Victoria Thompson - Sarah's an interesting woman and I enjoy the setting.
Sam Clair by Judith Flanders. I love Sam - she's cynical and snarky, and very human.
I was disappointed in
, the latest Maisie Dobbs book. The writing was as good as usual, but (view spoiler) There was also a plot point that I found preposterous, (view spoiler) Overall, I have mixed feelings about the book. I'll try the next one, to see if it improves.
Currently reading
Really enjoying it. I'm looking for a new series to get addicted to. This might be it!
Hi, just found this group and I am an avid cozy reader. The latest cozy I finished was The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton
To me this almost read more like a mystery than a cozy. All the cozy elements were there but something about it. Maybe the atmosphere of the book just drew me in from the beginning and there was something about it that made me not want to finish because then it would be over. I can't wait for more books to be added to the series but since this just came out well.......I picked this book for a May twins read and my twin is also enjoying it. The blurb on the back page gives a insight into the book and there are so many possibilities for future books.
I'm reading Murder in the Mystery Suite, and I'm really enjoying it. I would love to go to an event as described in the book. And I love the idea of the library.
Marisa wrote: "I'm reading Murder in the Mystery Suite, and I'm really enjoying it. I would love to go to an event as described in the book. And I love the idea of the library.[bookcover:Murder ..."
I am in a minority here, because I REALLY didn't like that one!
Melodie, I have been in the minority a number of times. Mainly because because I said books in a series by established authors weren't up to par and seemed like they were written by someone else. I even had a friend stop talking to me because of it. We all have our own likes and dislikes. That's what makes discussions fun. Good for you for voicing your opinion and not just keeping quiet.
Melodie wrote: "Marisa wrote: "I'm reading Murder in the Mystery Suite, and I'm really enjoying it. I would love to go to an event as described in the book. And I love the idea of the library.[bookcover:Murder ..."
I am in a minority here, because I REALLY didn't like that one!
I am in the minority as well as I really love the author but the book/series was so far out there. I know others who love this series, though, as it is sort of cozy/fantasy-ish, if there is such a genre. LOL
Julesy wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Marisa wrote: "I'm reading Murder in the Mystery Suite, and I'm really enjoying it. I would love to go to an event as described in the book. And I love the idea of t..."Not sure if it is cozy, but two flat out fantasy mystery series are the Lord Darcy series by Randall Garrett and Glen Cook's Garrett, P.I. series.
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Welcome to the group, Suzanne!
If I remember right, there are series written by an author using a pseudonym that are turned over to another author while keeping the pseudonym.
Suzanne wrote: "Melodie, I have been in the minority a number of times. Mainly because because I said books in a series by established authors weren't up to par and seemed like they were written by someone else. I..."I thought that same thing with the Savannah Reid books by G.A. McKevett. The last 3 books I read in the series didn't have the same "voice". It was like someone else wrote them. I haven't heard anything about someone else taking the series over and I'm a few books behind, so maybe they've changed again. That's awful that someone would stop talking to you over something like not agreeing with them about a book!
This week, I enjoyed:
Out of Circulation by Miranda James
Decanting a Murder by Nadine Nettmann
The Skeleton Takes a Bow by Leigh Perry
I am reading Berried Secrets by Peg Cochran and also reading Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
In 2016! I would really, really like to complete the series by Joanne Fluke Hannah Swensen. I have been trying to sit down with these for a few years now. But with sooo many books and soo very little time... I am determined to read them all; okay, to at least get them started!
I've been on a thriller/mystery kick lately so my cozy reading has slowed down a bit. That's typical for me as my cozy reading may ebb and flow. Currently, I am reading
. I used to love this series but have felt rather tepid or lukewarm to the past couple of books since the author has changed.
Haven't read this series, on my TBR list and have a couple already bought. How did the author change? Style or storyline?
Suzanne wrote: "Haven't read this series, on my TBR list and have a couple already bought. How did the author change? Style or storyline?"It was more of the writing style. Plus I grew to dislike the main character. She became whiny and complaining.
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You can't beat that title.
LOL, I know. You should look at the title of the second book. I'm telling my husband all the funny Jewish references since he's Jewish and can appreciate them.