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[Kirsten]

I've been reading a mystery thriller in the "find the serial killer" sub-genre by one of my favorite true crime authors:

Victim Six by Gregg Olsen

So nice to have a lead female detective who, though her life is not perfect, is not mentally damaged.

[Karen M]

After having read four cozies in a row I decided a change was due so I'm now reading The Kitchen House which has been sitting in my bookcase for three years.

[Teresa]

I'm reading my way through the Oz books and the In Death series. I'm currently reading The Patchwork Girl of Oz and Judgment in Death.

[Carla]

I just finished The Devil's Triangle which I enjoyed and am now reading The Kept Woman which I am also enjoying. I am also reading a couple of cozies as well.

[Heidi]

Karen M wrote: "After having read four cozies in a row I decided a change was due so I'm now reading The Kitchen House which has been sitting in my bookcase for three years."

Kitchen House was sooooo depressing!

[Gary]

Currently reading Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon and Skinwalker by Faith Hunter

[Julesy]

I'm listening a general fiction novel, A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman on audio. It's very interesting, although I wouldn't categorize it as "humor". There are some funny parts but not enough to consider it a humorous novel.

[MarieBL]

I read mostly cozies, but also enjoy Southern Fiction. Clyde Edgerton (Lunch at the Piccadilly and Walking across Egypt), Fannie Flagg (Fried Green Tomatoes, Can't Wait to Get to Heaven, The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion), and of course I have read "Confederacy of Dunces," by John Kennedy Toole, numerous times!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Started The Hunchback of Notre-Dame last night for another group's monthly read. Twenty pages down, 500 more to go...

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

So, I started Hunchback Sunday night, read some on Monday -- but then due to some news I had that night, I wasn't in the mood for Hunchback so started Carnal Innocence, an older rom-suspense by Nora Roberts, Tuesday and am already a third of the way through it. Will get back to Hunchback next month.

[Kirsten]

I've been re-reading a book from my childhood: The Dark is Rising: The Complete Sequence by Susan Cooper. Even better than I remember!!

[Carla]

I am reading A Man Called Ove. I started listening to the audiobook a few months ago and did not like the narrator. I finally got the HC from the library this week.

[Gary]

Still reading Trading in Danger , unfortunately my mother's medical situation has understandably adversely impacted my reading time of late. With any luck I will finish it tomorrow or Saturday.

[Carla]

Julesy wrote: "I'm listening a general fiction novel, A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman on audio. It's very interesting, although I wouldn't categorize it as "humor". There are ..."

I didn't like the narrator so switched to reading it. I loved it. I agree it is not just a humorous book, there is so much more to it. What did you think of the narrator Julesy?

[Karen M]

Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Karen M wrote: "After having read four cozies in a row I decided a change was due so I'm now reading The Kitchen House which has been sitting in my bookcase for three years."

Kitche..."

It was sad but I believe it was also probably a very good depiction of what life was like during that period.

I'm now reading Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man.

[Melodie]

Reading Silence Fallen

[Kirsten]

Started and finished Lisa Kleypas's latest Ravenel book Devil in Spring yesterday! Wonderful!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I stayed up late Saturday night finishing Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts. Unlike The Obsession, in which I recognized the murderer as soon as he was introduced, this one kept me guessing right up to the end -- and I never saw I coming!

Started Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts Sunday night. I've put Hunchback on hold for a while, as the group read for it extends through this month.

[Kirsten]

I've been reading some history: No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II

[Melodie]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "I've been reading some history: No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II"

That looks good. I've put in my Amazon cart!

[Kirsten]

It's excellent. You get not only the history of the home front during WWII, but a look at the life and marriage of FDR and Eleanor. Two of my favorite people.

[MaryJo]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "It's excellent. You get not only the history of the home front during WWII, but a look at the life and marriage of FDR and Eleanor. Two of my favorite people."

Sadly the married life of FDR and Eleanor was not always a happy one. We have recently watched two very good documentaries about the Roosevelts, and both confirm they were mismatched in many ways, that FDR's mother was a hard woman for a wife to put up with, and later in life FDR and Eleanor had a marriage of respect and understanding that had evolved in separate lifestyles entirely. When he died, she was not there. They both found more intimate companionship and friendship over the years with other people.

[Kirsten]

MaryJo wrote: "Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "It's excellent. You get not only the history of the home front during WWII, but a look at the life and marriage of FDR and Eleanor. Two of my f..."

I think there were problems and it wasn't ideal, but I think it's a mistake to qualify it as a failure. They loved and respected each other greatly. But in the end they both needed different things in different ways.

I think Eleanor would have been with him in the end if she could have. I can't remember exactly why she wasn't, but I don't think it was for malicious reasons.

[Melodie]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "It's excellent. You get not only the history of the home front during WWII, but a look at the life and marriage of FDR and Elean..."

I'd never call it a failure, but it definitely wasn't a romantic match. I always thought their relationship was more that of dearly loved friends and confidantes, with a huge amount of respect in there. I can't imagine another couple who could have done a better job of seeing this country through what they did.

[MaryJo]

Melodie wrote: "Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "It's excellent. You get not only the history of the home front during WWII..."

America needed a strong leader during those years, and FDR definitely provided that.

[Kirsten]

Melodie wrote: "Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "It's excellent. You get not only the history of the home front during WWII..."

Actually, they were in love. He defied his mother to marry her. It definitely wasn't an arranged marriage.

[MarieBL]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "I've been reading some history: No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II"

Thanks, looks interesting! I put it on my TBR list.

[Kirsten]

I'm really enjoying it. If you want to learn more about Eleanor, the book Eleanor and Hick looks very interesting

[MarieBL]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "I'm really enjoying it. If you want to learn more about Eleanor, the book Eleanor and Hick looks very interesting"

Thanks for this suggestion! I've always admired Eleanor. I just read a summary of "Eleanor and Hick," and it is now on my TBR list as well!

[Bridget's Quiet Corner]

Recently Finished: I've Got You Under My Skin & The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark

Now on: The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare

[Kirsten]

I started reading A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong

MarieBL - I know! It looks great!!

Bridget - Speaking of Higgins Clark, I've put a hold on All By Myself, Alone

[Teresa]

Bridget wrote: "Recently Finished: I've Got You Under My Skin & The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark

Now on: The Bane Chronicles by [author:Ca..."

i remember reading clark yeats and years ago. i love alafair burke. thank you for posting this book.

[MarieBL]

I've been wanting to try Mary Higgins Clark, not sure why I never did. Now I will add "All by Myself, Alone" and "I've Got You under My Skin" to my TBR list, which is happily growing!

Also, I am reading COSMOS, Carl Sagan, for the April Challenge. I think we only need to find a book for the Astronomy part, but I am enjoying reading it, slowly, as it is dense reading. A good reminder that there is much more to the Universe!

[Melissa]

Currently reading Come Hell or Highball and really enjoying it.

[MarieBL]

Kirsten, I couldn't wait, and already started reading "Eleanor and Hick." Only 2 chapters in, but it's fascinating! Great suggestion!

[Kirsten]

I'm glad you're liking it! I think I heard it was nominated for one award or another.

[MarieBL]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "I'm glad you're liking it! I think I heard it was nominated for one award or another."

It deserves an award! By the way, thanks for sharing your book suggestions! Many are books I think I will enjoy, but might not have found on my own.

[Gary]

Now reading Motor City Blue by Loren D. Estleman. This is the first of the books in the Amos Walker series.

[Karen M]

I'm reading The Kite Runner. It's very good but parts are terribly sad and then I don't want to read it. I'm actually struggling with this book. Guess I'm in the wrong frame of mind right now to read about such awful things. I'd much rather be reading a nice cozy!

[BarbaraH]

Just finished:
Vanishing Act
Also read:
Daughter of Smoke & Bone

[BJ Rose]

Am just starting The Prince and I by Karen Hawkins, which was a gift from a friend - thanks, Kate!

Am also listening to The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon. Because of health problems, I've mostly been listening to my books, and am re-reading (listening to) the entire Outlander series.

[BLynne]

I finished reading The Art and Craft of Storytelling by Nancy Lamb. I did find some of the information helpful in regards to the two pieces of writing that I am currently working on. Felt that it gave me some additional ideas for outlining and mapping out my stories.

[MarieBL]

Just about finished with ELEANOR AND HICK, by Susan Quinn. What an amazing book! I recommend it.

About to start reading NO ORDINARY TIME: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. By Doris K. Goodwin. I enjoy stories set in this time frame, and can't wait to get started!

[Lindsay♫SingerOfStories♫]

I have strayed from cozies lately and have been reading several YA books and even literary fiction and because of this, I have been reading so s l o w l y. Now I am longing for my cozies but I can't read them because I'm in the middle of three long books and won't start anything else until I finish them. I am currently reading:
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[Gary]

Also started Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Started The Awakening by Amanda Stevens yesterday, managed to get more than 1/4 of the way into it already.

[Karen M]

So, I finished The Kitchen House which was a really good book but really sad. Then I went on to read A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood which was a bit sad and then, idiot that I am, I decided to read The Kite Runner which was totally depressing. I had to read a cozy to bring some happiness back before I started Original Sin which is very good but not a book I could get into until I had read something light. I swear I'm not depressed just been a bit stupid when picking books lately.

[BJ Rose]

Read by Mary Balogh, and loved it more than 5*

Now started , but a cozy is next...

[Gary]

Now reading Eric by Terry Pratchett

[MarieBL]

I'm reading RANEY, by Clyde Edgerton. It is Southern Fiction, as is most of Edgerton's work. So far am enjoying it. Am a big fan of Edgerton, my two favorites being LUNCH AT THE PICCADILLY, and WALKING ACROSS EGYPT.

I'm reading it for the Spring Challenge, but I don't see that link anymore... Am I missing something? Thanks!