And the Winners are - Oct / Nov 2016 Group Read - Authors whose Last Name starts with 'F'

[Bill]

Egads! October is already here. This month you'll be nominating mysteries/crime fiction that were written by authors whose last name begins with the letter 'F'. There are a number of great series and standalone novels that fall into this category.

Authors we've read as a group before are okay to nominate, but please make sure we haven't read the particular book. My net post will list the specific books we're already read.

NOW -- for the usual stuff:

1. If your nomination wins the poll vote, you will become the de facto discussion leader. Do NOT nominate a book if you do not wish to do this.

2. When a book gets to the poll, please please please -- if you don't really want to read it, don't 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.

Let the nominations begin!

[Bill]

These are books we've already read by 'F' authors. If you're going to nominate one of these authors please choose a different book

- Tana French - In the Woods and The Secret Place
- Frederick Forsyth - The Day Of The Jackal
- Judith Flanders -The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime
- Gillian Flynn - Dark Places and Gone Girl
- Lindsay Faye - Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson, and
- Ariana Franklin - Mistress of the Art of Death
- Tom Franklin, Crooked Letter Crooked Letter - Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter

Good luck with your selections.

[Tom]

I would have suggested Dust and Shadows but, since it has been read already, I nominate Hell at the Breech by Tom Franklin. I've read several of his books and have never been disappointed.

[Bill]

Nominations for your update -

1. Hell at the Breech by Tom Franklin, nominated by Tom
2. Plain Murder by C.S. Forester, nominated by Bill
3. Blood From Stone by Frances Fyfield, nominated by Paula
4. The Clerk's Tale by Margaret Frazer nominated by Celeste
5. Break In by Dick Francis nominated by Susanna
6. Final Jeopardy by Linda Fairstein nominated by Natalie
7. Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin nominated by Barbara
8. The Trespasser by Tana French nominated by Suzy
9. The Girl Who Lied by Sue Fortin nominated by Rosemary

[Bill]

Tom wrote: "I would have suggested Dust and Shadows but, since it has been read already, I nominate Hell at the Breech by Tom Franklin. I've read several of his books and have nev..."

It does look interesting, Tom

[Bill]

I'm going to nominate Plain Murder by C.S. Forester.

[Paula]

I nominate Blood From Stone by Frances Fyfield

[Jamie]

I recommend another Tom Franklin novel, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter.

[Celeste]

I nominate The Clerk's Tale by Margaret Frazer.

[Bill]

Jamie wrote: "I recommend another Tom Franklin novel, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter."

My bad, Jamie. I didn't see this book on our group read bookshelf when I checked originally. We've already done this one. Do you have another nomination?

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I nominate Break In by Dick Francis.

[Natalie]

I would like to nominate Final Jeopardy by Linda Fairstein.

[Barbara]

Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin

[Suzy]

I nominate The Trespasser. I'm excited to read the new Tana French and would love to discuss.

[Rosemary]

The Girl Who Lied by Sue Fortin

[Bill]

Another little while left for nominations. I'll put the poll up tonight or tomorrow.

[M.]

I 2nd break in by Dick Francis to co-host with Suzanna. just re-read this two book duo... enjoyed greatly

[Bill]

The poll is open until midnight Pacific time on the 14th and can be found here.. https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...

I hope you cast your vote.. :)

[Bill]

The votes have been tallied and the two books chosen for the Oct/ Nov 2016 Group read are - *drum roll*

The Trespasser by Tana French, moderator Suzy, and

The Girl Who Lied by Sue Fortin, moderator Rosemary.

Congratulations. I'll set the threads up later today.

[Suzy]

Oh, I'm excited to hear what everyone thinks about the latest Tana French! I won't be able to start it for a week or so, but will pose some questions in the thread.

[Wend]

Suzy wrote: "Oh, I'm excited to hear what everyone thinks about the latest Tana French! I won't be able to start it for a week or so, but will pose some questions in the thread."
Hi Suzy, it's a little pricey to download in UK, however as I've never read anything by Tana French I will add the author to my tbr list.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Think it only came out in hardback on 22nd September here in the U.K. So hasn't been out long at all.

[Bill]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Think it only came out in hardback on 22nd September here in the U.K. So hasn't been out long at all."

That's on me, I'm afraid. When I checked the book, it indicated it had been released in all formats, but I never thought that might only be in the US.

[SherryRose]

I'm surprised that it's already on Overdrive in the U. S. You would think it would be easier to get in the UK. Could it be in your library? Ours has it in written and overdrive ebook form and overdrive audio.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

My OCD wouldn't let me read it anyway, as it's listed as #6 in a series I haven't even started.

[Wend]

Hey am sure many in the group will enjoy. It's one to put on the radar for us in UK. Looking forward to the group's comments, great comments will encourage me to buy if the price reduces.

[SherryRose]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "My OCD wouldn't let me read it anyway, as it's listed as #6 in a series I haven't even started."

Charlotte, every one of the books are stand alone. I know it's supposed to be a series but it really isn't.

[Suzy]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "My OCD wouldn't let me read it anyway, as it's listed as #6 in a series I haven't even started."

I agree with Sherry, Charlotte. This is not really a series that builds on each other, but stand-alone books that are loosely connected by The Dublin Murder Squad. You wouldn't miss anything by reading any of her books out of order.

[Suzy]

Since French is an Irish author, I'm surprised that this isn't readily available in the UK. It was just released here in the States on Oct 4 in all formats. Maybe I was a little premature in suggesting it for a group read.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

I appreciate what you say about reading out of order - but my OCD really won't let me.

Have fun with the group read.

[Suzy]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "I appreciate what you say about reading out of order - but my OCD really won't let me.

Have fun with the group read."

Well, you can't go wrong with In the Woods, the one that started it all!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Thank you Suzy, I think that's already on my TBR (which never gets any shorter)...

[SherryRose]

I agree Suzy. In the Woods is fantastic!

[Suzy]

If you're joining in on the conversation for The Trespasser, please port over to the discussion.