And the Selections Are - Jun / Jul 2016 Group Read Challenge - "C' Authors

[Bill]

Happy June Group Members. The nomination thread is now open. The June / July Group Read will be for Authors whose last name starts with the letter "C". The thread will be open until around the 9th of June or when we receive 20 or 25 appropriate nominations. The following 'C' authors' books have been read in the past as a group read:

Previously read Authors

- Paul Cleave , Trust No One;
- Agatha Christie - We've read at least 4 of Christie's books over the past couple of years.
- Robert Crais, Suspect;
- Michael Connelly, another popular author, we've read at least 3 of his books
- Patricia Cornwell, We've read two of Cornwell's books
- Lee Child, we've read 3 of his books
- Raymond Chandler, we've read two of his books
- Tom Clancy, we've read one of his books
- Richard Castle, Heat Wave
- Harlan Coben, we've read 4 of his books
- John le Carré, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
- Caleb Carr, The Alienist (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #1)
- Colin Cotterill, The Coroner's Lunch

Avoid nominating these authors, please. Just follow the 'recommendations' below when nominating books.

A word or two about nominations and voting:

1. As has been the case for as long as I can remember, if your nomination wins the poll vote, you will be the discussion leader. Do NOT nominate a book if you do not wish to be the moderator.

2. When a book gets to the poll, please please please do not vote on it if you have no intention of reading it. The February / March selections are a good example of why -- very few people who voted actually showed up for the discussions. That is extremely unfair to the people who voted for the next two books on the poll. Bottom line: If you don't want to read it, don't nominate or vote for it.

3. This is not the place for authors to promote their own work.

4. If the book is in a series, it might be wise to start with book #1 rather than somewhere mid-series.

Good luck. I'm looking forward to seeing what gets nominated.

[Bill]

Nomination List

1. Vera Caspary, Laura, nominated by Nancy
2. Ann Cleeves, Raven Black, nominated by M.L.
3. Mason Cross, The Killing Season, nominated by Tad
4. Edmund Crispin, Swan Song, nominated by Bill
5. Diane Chamberlain, The Midwife's Confession, nominated by Autumn
6. James M. Cain, The Postman Always Rings Twice, nominated by Walt
7. Joan C. Curtis, The Clock Strikes Midnight, nominated by Bernadette
8. Richard Crompton, The Honey Guide, nominated by Suzy
9. Christine Carbo, The Wild Inside, nominated by Kelly
10. Neil Cross, Luther: The Calling, nominated by Scott
11. Luke Christodoulou, Death Of A Bride: A stand-alone thriller, nominated by Angelina
12. Donato Carrisi, The Lost Girls of Rome, nominated by Jené
13. Eleanor Catton, The Luminaries, nominated by Natalie

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Okay, I'll start with Laura, by Vera Caspary. It's old, yes, but there's a movie!

[M.L.]

Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLAND, which will be aired in December 2012. Ann's DI Vera Stanhope series of books is set in Northumberland and features the well loved detective along with her partner Joe Ashworth. Ann's Shetland series bring us DI Jimmy Perez, investigating in the mysterious, dark, and beautiful Shetland Islands...

[Christine]

The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill

[Tad]

I'll nominate Mason Cross. His first book is The Killing Season which is a great introduction to his lead character, Carter Blake.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

M.L. wrote: "Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLAND, which will be aired in ..."

"which will be aired in December 2012"??

[Janebbooks]

M.L. wrote: "Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLAND, which will be aired in ..."
I second this nomination and would help moderate. Ann Cleeves' Shetland Quartet (that still continued after the four seasons) is a favorite author. Raven Black- the winter one - is the first book in the series. I did in-depth reviews of the first four Quartets for GoodReads. The second in the series, White Nights-the summer one, is my favorite.
Jane

[Janebbooks]

Nancy wrote: "M.L. wrote: "Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLAND, which will..."
...not be aired in the Southern USA! My Canadian pen pal gets it on PBS in Toronto. But I put in a search for it and it's not airing on the Jacksonville nor Gainesville, FL stations. Drat!
P. S. The first Shetland TV film is based on Red Bones the third in the series.
Jane

[sonya]

Kathy reichs. Bare. Bones

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

"Reichs" starts with a C?

[Bill]

Martha wrote: "By chance, I just streamed the first season of Vera from Amazon. Not free on prime sadly. Ann CLEEVES is definitely on my to read list now."

The Shetland TV series is fantastic, getting better with each Season.

[Nell]

Christine wrote: "The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill"

I second the Coroner's Lunch.

[Bill]

Sonya wrote: "Kathy reichs. Bare. Bones"

The last name has to start with "C", Sonya.

[Wend]

Janebbooks wrote: "M.L. wrote: "Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLAND, which will..."

Agree Ann Cleeves is well worth reading

[Debby]

Suspect by Robert Crais

[sonya]

Second Robert crais

[Bill]

Debby wrote: "
Suspect by Robert Crais"

Check out my list at the top, Debby. We've read this previously.

[Janebbooks]

Nancy wrote: "M.L. wrote: "Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLAND, which will..."

I hope Nancy means BBC's SHETLAND "will be aired in December 2016 on PBS Mystery." As I mentioned earlier, Canadian viewers could watch it last fall...December 2015...on PBS. It's not on Florida channels yet...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

The OP had "will be aired December 2012" -- hence the question marks in my post.

[Gram]

The Coroner's Lunch gets my vote too,

[Jan C]

Janebbooks wrote: "Nancy wrote: "M.L. wrote: "Nominate Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is the author of the books behind ITV's VERA, now in it's third series, and the BBC's SHETLA..."

I think the Shetland series was aired last year, at least in North Carolina. I'm not sure I watched much of it as I think I started it in the middle. I prefer Vera which I used to watch on the second PBS channel in Chicago.

[ildii]

The Alienist by Caleb Carr

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

ILdi wrote: "The Alienist by Caleb Carr"

Oopsie - that one's on Bill's list of books to pass on.

[Bill]

ILdi wrote: "The Alienist by Caleb Carr"

Ildi. We have read The Alienist before. Please read the first post.

For Gram, Nell and Christine - I must apologize. I forgot to add The Coroner's Lunch to the list of previously read as we did read it previously. Can you pick something else? Sorry.

[Kim]

I second the nomination for Laura, I've watched and loved the movie at least once a year for many years, and it always delivers. I just got a collection of noir classic books by women writes, and this is one of them. Otherwise, I've read most of the nominees thus far and fairly recently for most of them. Am trying to come up with "C" author who is under the radar. Both the Vera series and the Shetland series are excellent, btw.

[Bill]

I'll nominate a Gervase Fen mystery by Edmund Crispin, Swan Song.

[Janebbooks]

Nancy wrote: "The OP had "will be aired December 2012" -- hence the question marks in my post."

What's the OP?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Original poster.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "I'll nominate a Gervase Fen mystery by Edmund Crispin, Swan Song."

I love those books! I have the complete set.

[Bill]

Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'll nominate a Gervase Fen mystery by Edmund Crispin, Swan Song."

I love those books! I have the complete set."

I've got most of them. He's definitely different.

[Autumn]

The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain

[Suzy]

Only 5 hours into the nominations and the book I wanted to nominate Raven Black has not only been put forth, but much discussed! I love this series, just started #6 Thin Air. I will think about another C author and get back if I want to nominate something else. But I look forward to discussing Raven Black assuming with all the discussion it will be voted in!

(BTW, our library has the first 2 seasons of Shetland available. Haven't watched yet, tho.)

[Walt]

No one mentioned James M Cain? He's taught in lit classes as a master of brevity and nuance. "The Postman Always Rings Twice"

And, okay, I know, No self-promotion, but how can I resist at least calling your attention to "Manhattan Roulette" a mystery/ procedural by Walt Cody, nicely reviewed here on goodreads and at Amazon. Check it out anyway

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Walt wrote: "No one mentioned James M Cain? He's taught in lit classes as a master of brevity and nuance. "The Postman Always Rings Twice"

And, okay, I know, No self-promotion, but how can I resist at least c..."

Cain is a great writer.

[Bill]

Walt wrote: "No one mentioned James M Cain? He's taught in lit classes as a master of brevity and nuance. "The Postman Always Rings Twice"

And, okay, I know, No self-promotion, but how can I resist at least c..."

I've added The Postman Always Rings Twice, Walt. There are places in this group for self-promotion. Feel free to do so there, if you haven't already.

[Bernadette]

Definitely author Joan. C Curtis with her book The Clock Strikes Midnight, e-Murderer ....

Her mystery thrillers have received numerous awards!!

[Suzy]

I will nominate a book by Richard Crompton, the first of two books set in Nairobi featuring Detective Mollel, a former Maasai warrior. It is called both The Honey Guide: A Novel and Hour of the Red God. Maybe called something different depending where published? Anyway, don't know anything about this but it looks very interesting and is well-reviewed her on GR.

[Kelly]

Not sure if I am too late but The Wild Inside sound like an intriguing debut novel - by Christine Carbo.

[Scott]

Luther: The Calling. by Niel Cross [Yes people it is book #1.]

[Bill]

Scott wrote: " Luther: The Calling. by Niel Cross [Yes people it is book #1.]"

I didn't realize it was a book. I've enjoyed the TV series. I'll have to check out the books too.

[Suzy]

Bill wrote: "Scott wrote: " Luther: The Calling. by Niel Cross [Yes people it is book #1.]"

I didn't realize it was a book. I've enjoyed the TV series. I'll have to chec..."

Same here - I loved the tv series and hated that it ended!

[Angelina]

Its the third book in the series, but they are stand-alones and can be read without having read the previous ones. Big hit here in Greece. I absolutely loved it.
Oh, by Luke Christodoulou. C!

[Jené]

I nominate The Lost Girls of Rome

[Bill]

Jené wrote: "I nominate The Lost Girls of Rome"

I've never heard of this author. Sounds interesting.

[Scott]

Suzy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Scott wrote: " Luther: The Calling. by Niel Cross [Yes people it is book #1.]"

I didn't realize it was a book. I've enjoyed the TV series. I'll..."

Yes Bill and Suzy it was published in 2011 however even though the squeal titles are listed on bookreads none have actually been published I tried researching it on the internet but nothing shows up. Neil Cross has written other books but I don't think internationaly.

[Natalie]

I nominate:
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

[Bill]

Natalie wrote: "I nominate:
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins"

Can you pick one, Natalie?

[Natalie]

Whoops! Sorry, I didn't know we could only nominate one. I'll nominate The Luminaries.

[Bill]

The thread is now closed for nominations. The poll is open and is at the top of the poll page..

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...

Looks like a nice mix. Good luck.