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[Ramla Zareen]

Hi all, hope you're fine!

I'm posting in the group after a long time. Looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. And to catching up on all the cozy news I've missed :-)

Anyway, I've been reading a lot of Sweet Contemporary Romances lately. Here's one that I especially loved:

What He Wants by Jessie Gussman.

I also recently read The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella. It's a cross between Chick-Lit and Romantic Comedy. I'd been saving it for a special treat (I do that sometimes, lol), and I thoroughly enjoyed it :-)

[Rebecca]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "Hi all, hope you're fine!"


Welcome back!

Still taking a break from cozies, and reading Dorothea Benton Frank's Low Country books, one after another and in order for the very first time. I love these books. They leave me feeling relaxed, and in tune with the slow, sleepy backwaters and sunny beaches of the Low Country of South Carolina. In fact, there may be sand between my toes right now!

[Beth]

I'm beginning A Knife in the Fog (Margaret Harkness and Arthur Conan Doyle #1) by Bradley Harper. Arthur Conan Doyle tracking down Jack the Ripper.

[Alice]

I am reading a historical mystery that I quite enjoy by Susan Spann. Set in 1576 Japan

[Mardi]

I decided to take a short break from mysteries and am currently reading My Life in France by Julia Child. What an interesting lady and an easy read! Never ever thought I would find myself so totally enjoying something that is not fiction.

[Gary]

Currently reading The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Four to Score by Janet Evanovich

[Shala]

I'm starting today which is a mystery but not a cozy.

[Sarah]

The Library Book by Susan Orlean. I'm halfway and I feel like it may be a 5 star review.

[Marina]

I'm 65% through and I am really enjoying it.

[Mark]

Read several month non-cozies this month.

Middle Grade:

Lion Down by Stuart Gibbs

The Revenge of Magic by James Riley

Mysteries and Thrillers:

"M" is for Malice by Sue Grafton

Out of the Dark by Gregg Hurwitz

[L J]

Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens. While many of her books contain mysteries, including the Celta SF series, these have some crimes and a missing heirloom but are not mysteries.

[Melodie]

Reading Where the Crawdads Sing

[Leona]

Reading The Seven Culinary Wonders of the World: A History of Honey, Salt, Chile, Pork, Rice, Cacao, and Tomato by Jenny Linford

[Rebecca]

I'm STILL binging on Dorothea Benton Frank, and am now on "Porch Lights."

I'll be back to my cozies fairly soon, though, another week or so. I have several series all lined up, complete and ready to read! I tend to binge-read series, so that I can immerse myself in that world for the duration.

[Gary]

Currently reading a book that has been in my paperback collection since the 1960s. I am reading the ebook edition because I don't know which box I have the paperback in.

Witch World by Andre Norton. The first cover is the ebook edition, the second is the cover of my paperback.

[Ruth]

Starting The Professor by Robert Bailey.

[Meg]

Finishing up audiobook of Girl Waits with Gun

[Rebecca]

Gary wrote: "Currently reading a book that has been in my paperback collection since the 1960s. I am reading the ebook edition because I don't know which box I have the paperback in.

[bookcover:Witch World|303..."

I remember how much I loved that series, again, back in the 60's! I actually breifly met Andre Norton at Chattacon, one of the very last events she did. Her health was very poor, but she was so gracious. I have the entire Witchworld series on my "To Buy" list, although they're hard to find now. Eventually I'll have them all again!

[Leona]

Reading a book I won on goodreads. Milady by Laura L. Sullivan

[Zermeena]

Gary wrote: "Currently reading a book that has been in my paperback collection since the 1960s. I am reading the ebook edition because I don't know which box I have the paperback in.

[bookcover:Witch World|303..."

I recently started reading Witch World because the description intrigued me. However I soon decided that the book was not my cup of tea and I marked it as DNF. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it after you finish it.

[Gary]

Zermeena wrote: "Gary wrote: "Currently reading a book that has been in my paperback collection since the 1960s. I am reading the ebook edition because I don't know which box I have the paperback in.

[bookcover:Wi..."
I am enjoying it so far. I should point out that I started reading this back in the 1960s and DNF. That is probably because it is more "adult" than Norton's better known works that worked better for my junior sci-fi fan brain. I was reading things like The Time Traders and her other sf at the time.

[Ami]

I am listening to the audiobook of Earthcore by Scott Sigler. A nice, creepy creature feature horror story. I've been trying to get every book club I'm in to read it for at least a year and a half without any success, lol. Couldn't wait any longer. XD

[Heather]

I just finished Love Does, by Bob Goff! It is such a treat! Next Up, the second published book by Bob Goff, Everybody Always!!! I have to say, this guy is a master storyteller and his heartbeat is felt in every page!

[Nell]

Gary wrote: "Currently reading a book that has been in my paperback collection since the 1960s. I am reading the ebook edition because I don't know which box I have the paperback in...."

LOL!! I can relate to trying to find which box the book you're looking for is in.

[Nell]

Last week I read Fields' Guide to Abduction by Julie Mulhern. She writes a cozy series that's a favorite of mine (Country Club Murders). This series (Poppy Fields' Adventures) is definitely not a cozy. The body count is high and there are violent scenes. It's still a good read with a unique main character.

[Melanie]

I’m reading The Witches by Stacy Schiff
Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil
Stalking Jack the Ripper

[Shala]

I'm currently reading , and I'm listening to .

[Leona]

Milady byLaura L. Sullivan

[Rebecca]

I had PLANNED to start a new cozy series today, but realized that it's April 1, so I started my Georgette Heyer club selection, "April Lady." I'll finish it tonight, and get on to the cozies! I'm in cozy withdrawals!

[Meg]

Shot in the Dark, which is #17 of one of my long time favorite series.

[Beth]

Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler. I’m only a few chapters in and I love the characters. It’s a modern retelling of the Taming of the Shrew and a quick read. I’ve been looking for a fun read and this fits the bill.

[Ami]

Neverworld Wake

I don't read that much YA, but I really like this author a lot. I'm hoping it's as good as her last book.

[Heather]

In addition to cozies, I have been reading a series with my daughter. At first I thought, “You’ve got to be kidding me!” But after I got past my preconceived motions about dragons talking in novels, I have become slightly obsessed with the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland! Really great stories, and I’m just thrilled that my daughter is reading...voluntarily!!!

[Meg]

I'm listening to the audio book of Where'd You Go, Bernadette. It's quite different from my normal reads but quite compelling, nevertheless.

[L J]

Still trying to catch up on and fill in gaps on series author by author. Many of these are cozy series but some are ones that cross genre lines.
K.M. Shea writes books that are far more than simply retold fairy tales. The women are strong characters not just romance figures. Adventure and mystery on a continent where characters from well known fairy tales live in various countries and have very interesting encounters.
Currently reading The Snow Queen: The Complete Saga: Books 1-3: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, Snowflakes.
If you like cats Puss in Boots is quite a character but I would suggest starting with Beauty and the Beast to get the feel of the world Shea is creating. Don't be put off by the romantic look of the alternative cover for Beauty, Elle is decidedly not that kind of woman. The Snow Queen books are generations prior to these but in the same universe.

[Nell]

Read Nora Robert's Whiskey Beach. You can count on her for romantic suspense - a good diversion while travelling.

[Meg]

Partway through No Way to Kill a Lady, #8 in the series. I followed this series faithfully when I was still reading only print books (several years ago) so am happy to finally get back to it [on the Kindle].

Next will read The Rosie Project for a challenge.

[Nell]

Comment by Rebecca:

I just read "Full House" by Maeve Binchy, and have moved onto "London Transports by the same author. They are the last two books of Ms. Binchy's that I had not read.

[Nell]

Nell wrote: "Comment by Rebecca:

I just read "Full House" by Maeve Binchy, and have moved onto "London Transports by the same author. They are the last two books of Ms. Binchy's that I had not read."

Thanks for the reminder Rebecca. I can count on Maeve Binchy for a good story and a relaxing read.

[Sherrie]

I am reading Te Book of Dreams by Nina George. I really love The Little Paris Bookshop.

[Rebecca]

Nell wrote: "Nell wrote: "Comment by Rebecca:

I just read "Full House" by Maeve Binchy, and have moved onto "London Transports by the same author. They are the last two books of Ms. Binchy's that I had not rea..."

I know. It really grieved me when that gentle voice was silenced.

[Beth]

I’m reading an historical mystery, Claws of the Cat (Shinobi Mystery #1) by Susan Spann. It’s set in Kyoto in the 1500’s. So far it’s very interesting & I’m learning a lot about medieval Japan's samurai and shinobi (ninjas).

[L J]

Re-read previous 2 before reading newest badger book by author: Shelly Laurenston
re-read Bite Me
followed by Hot and Badgered
then the new one In a Badger Way
These make me laugh whether reading for first time or re-reading.

[Rebecca]

L J wrote: "Re-read previous 2 before reading newest badger book by author: Shelly Laurenston
re-read Bite Me
followed by [bookcover:Hot and Badgered|..."

OK...this has got to be...werebadgers? O MY! I may have to read this series, especially since you say they make you laugh.

[L J]

As much as I dislike violence in cozies Laurenston plays violence for laughs. I think of the characters as being able to shift to human rather than humans who can shift to other forms. Bite Me is part of the Pride series but I think it is readable alone. Livy in Bite Me is badger as is the middle sister in the Honey Badger Chronicles. The oldest sister, Charlie, is half badger half wolf. The youngest, Stevie, is half badger half tiger. Livy and the middle sister are cousins. There is usually some kind of mystery but they are not cozy and are usually considered paranormal romance.
Shelly Laurenston is also G.A. Aiken. Aiken dragons are dragons who can shift to human, quite different from humans who shift to dragon.

[Nell]

Just finished Someone to Love by Mary Balogh. A historical romances set in Regency England with a plot that has more depth than the usual fare.

[Meg]

Nell wrote: "Just finished Someone to Love by Mary Balogh. A historical romances set in Regency England with a plot that has more depth than the usual fare."

This has been on my TBR for too long. I was a long-time fan of Mary Balogh, but fell off when I started reading cozies almost exclusively. I plan to get to this one soon!

[Meg]

I'm more than halfway through Untouchable.

[L J]

Nell wrote: "Just finished Someone to Love by Mary Balogh. A historical romances set in Regency England with a plot that has more depth than the usual fare."

Read Mary Balogh since she was writing short regencies years ago. She, along with a few others I still read, can be relied on to deliver more than simply a romance superficially dressed in period clothing.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

For those who enjoy historical fiction that will probably teach you a thing or two at the same time, I highly recommend The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson. I read an ARC while on vacation last week, but the book is to be released early next month.