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message 851: by Beverly (new)
Dec 01, 2017 07:35PM

Beverly (bjbixlerhotmailcom) | 2332 comments Started reading a ghost story for one of the December challenges:
One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn by Mary Downing Hahn


message 852: by Melissa (new)
Dec 01, 2017 08:02PM

Melissa | 797 comments Currently reading A Curious Beginning A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell, #1) by Deanna Raybourn and really enjoying it!


message 853: by Kirsten (new)
Dec 02, 2017 06:11AM

Kirsten (kmcripn) I've been reading Artemis by Andy Weir Artemis by Andy Weir. Not as fun as The Martian, but still very engaging.


message 854: by PugMom (new)
Dec 02, 2017 07:57AM

PugMom (nicoleg76) | 124 comments Just started The Lying Game by Ruth Ware. Sounds interesting.


message 855: by BJ Rose (new)
Dec 02, 2017 10:53AM

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1887 comments Finishing A Scot in the Dark by Sarah MacLean and listening to Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon


message 857: by Karen M (new)
Dec 03, 2017 04:08PM

Karen M | 1436 comments I'm reading Faceless Killers, love the dark Nordic mysteries and since I am working on my Christmas spirit, The Christmas Sisters.
The Christmas Sisters by Annie Jones


message 862: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Dec 07, 2017 08:46AM) (new)
Dec 07, 2017 08:46AM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27595 comments Mod
I'm setting aside Mary Barton for the time being. I finally reached the midpoint, but it's just not pulling me in, though I've been assured by others it starts to move along much faster from this point. Maybe after the holidays...

In the meantime, I have read a few short works of fiction:

* The Christmas Bake-Off by Abby Clements (Short story)
* United in Freedom by Marcia Lynch -- found this in the clearance section at HPB, in like-new condition for only a buck. Middle grade story set during the Civil War.
* Home for the Howlidays by Chloe Cole -- Urban fantasy/Christmas Novella featuring shifters


message 864: by Ruth (new)
Dec 08, 2017 09:44AM

Ruth Danes | 22 comments Hi Heather L

I have not read Mary Barton but I have read other works by Elizabeth Gaskell: Ruth, Wives & Daughters and her Gothic Tales. Would you not recommend Mary Barton? I can recommend the 3 books I have read, especially Ruth. It is certainly not slow paced.


message 865: by Kirsten (new)
Dec 08, 2017 09:46AM

Kirsten (kmcripn) I'm reading the contemporary romance Until You Loved Me (Silver Springs, #3) by Brenda Novak Until You Loved Me. This is my first Brenda Novak book.


message 866: by Sabrina (new)
Dec 08, 2017 12:02PM

Sabrina The Book Lover | 388 comments I'm about to start Temple by Matthew Reilly for a December challenge in another group.


message 869: by Melissa (new)
Dec 09, 2017 10:26PM

Melissa | 797 comments Just starting Gideon's Sword Gideon's Sword (Gideon Crew, #1) by Douglas Preston . I haven't read either of the authors before, but I am liking it so far.


message 870: by Melodie (new)
Dec 10, 2017 11:36AM

Melodie (melodieco) | 5280 comments Reading The Midnight Line (Jack Reacher, #22) by Lee Child The Midnight Line


message 872: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)
Dec 11, 2017 10:34AM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27595 comments Mod
Ruth: I have not read anything else by Eliz. Gaskell, so I've nothing to compare Mary Barton to. It's not that it's a bad story, it was just slow-going for me -- partly because of writing style, partly because I have too much going on right now.

Finished Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand Saturday night. This is another new-to-me author so I don't know what her other books are like, but I found this to be one of the most depressing Christmas stories ever. Not sure whether I would read the next book in this series or not. I certainly would not pay full price for it.

I've returned to cozies now, where I actually expect mayhem, dysfunction and murder for Christmas.


message 873: by Ruth (new)
Dec 11, 2017 10:55AM

Ruth Danes | 22 comments I must admit I prefer my Christmas stories to be upbeat. Anticipated mayhem, dysfunction and murder is another matter!


message 874: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)
Dec 11, 2017 10:57AM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27595 comments Mod
Ruth: Exactly! Winter Street wasn't at all what I was expecting.


message 877: by Karen M (new)
Dec 13, 2017 03:07PM

Karen M | 1436 comments I've read Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe and now reading Coming Home to the Comfort Food Café. I've skipped the first book since I am on a Christmas hunt and both these books take place at Christmas time. May go back and read the first one.
Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe (Comfort Food Cafe #2) by Debbie Johnson Coming Home to the Comfort Food Café by Debbie Johnson


message 881: by Anita (new)
Dec 15, 2017 12:53PM

Anita (anitanodiva) | 306 comments I've lost track of hen I last posted, so I'm just going to post the last few books I've read.

Holiday Wishes Home for Christmas / All I Want for Christmas by Nora Roberts Holiday Wishes: Home for Christmas / All I Want for Christmas by Nora Roberts 5-Stars
Wonderful Christmas novellas.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bodyguard Under Fire (Covert Cowboys, Inc. #3) by Elle James Bodyguard Under Fire by Elle James 3-Stars
Disappointed this time
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Christmas Angel by Lisa Marie Rice The Christmas Angel by Lisa Marie Rice 5-Stars
Short, hot and sexy
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A Will and A Way by Nora Roberts A Will and A Way by Nora Roberts 4-Stars
Great Nora romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Not Another Bad Date (Writer Friends, #4) by Rachel Gibson Not Another Bad Date Rachel Gibson 5-Stars
Second chance romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Her Christmas Earl by Anna Campbell Her Christmas Earl Anna Campbell 3 1/2 Stars
Some rakes can be reformed
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 883: by BJ Rose (new)
Dec 16, 2017 11:16AM

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1887 comments Reading An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris - shivery good...


message 886: by Anita (new)
Dec 20, 2017 08:56AM

Anita (anitanodiva) | 306 comments The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride (The Heroes of Chance Creek, #2) by Cora Seton The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride 3 1/2 Stars
Angst, repetition and clichéd, but cute
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Navy SEAL's Christmas Bride (The Heroes of Chance Creek, #4) by Cora Seton The Navy SEAL's Christmas Bride 4 Stars
Sassy and sweet Christmas Novella
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 887: by Anita (new)
Dec 20, 2017 05:35PM

Anita (anitanodiva) | 306 comments I don't normally post a book unless I've finished it, but I'm making an exception for this one because at 15% into it, it is truly special. An English romantic-suspense with humor. I am in love and it is currently available on Amazon for $0.99.

What Happens at Christmas by Evonne Wareham What Happens at Christmas by Evonne Wareham


message 888: by Brenda (new)
Dec 20, 2017 08:40PM

Brenda | 5154 comments Totally agree with you Anita!!! What a special book :)


message 889: by Karen M (new)
Dec 20, 2017 09:11PM

Karen M | 1436 comments Reading the 2nd book, Insurgent


message 890: by Paula (new)
Dec 21, 2017 04:33AM

Paula Adams (goodreadscompadams57) | 44987 comments I'm reading Origin in Death by J.D. Robb


message 891: by Kirsten (new)
Dec 21, 2017 04:45AM

Kirsten (kmcripn) Paula wrote: "I'm reading Origin in Death by J.D. Robb"

Love Eve & Roarke!!


message 892: by Paula (new)
Dec 21, 2017 04:51AM

Paula Adams (goodreadscompadams57) | 44987 comments Kirsten wrote: "Paula wrote: "I'm reading Origin in Death by J.D. Robb"

Love Eve & Roarke!!"

Me too and I love some of the conversations between Eve and Peabody. I have Chaos in Death to listen to. I've never listened to a book before.


message 893: by Kirsten (new)
Dec 21, 2017 04:53AM

Kirsten (kmcripn) The audiobooks of the In Death series are SO good. I've gotten so I only do these book with audio. Susan Ericksen is SO good.


message 894: by Paula (new)
Dec 21, 2017 04:59AM

Paula Adams (goodreadscompadams57) | 44987 comments That's so good to know. I'll probably listen this weekend.


message 896: by MadameZelda (new)
Dec 21, 2017 09:00AM

MadameZelda I love Susan Ericksen as narrator for the In Death series. I even went back to the prior books in the series and got all the audiobooks besides the ebooks.

I love Susan Ericksen's She-body, Trini, among others.


message 897: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)
Dec 21, 2017 10:33AM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27595 comments Mod
Currently reading two for Christmas, one print and one ebook: Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah and Holiday With A Vampire: Christmas Cravings / Fate Calls by Maureen Child and Caridad Piñeiro.


message 899: by Beverly (new)
Dec 21, 2017 09:02PM

Beverly (bjbixlerhotmailcom) | 2332 comments Just started reading a steampunk SF novel: The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson


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