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[Zermeena]

I friend gave me The Death of Mrs. Westaway so I gave it a try. By page 50 I decided this book wasn't for me. Mainly because I thought it was boring, the plot had barely inched along and I found myself skimming passages. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else here has read this book and what they thought of it.

[MadameZelda]

I'm participating in a group read and I thought this would be a change for me to read:
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle

[Alice]

I am reading an excellent book The Missing Sister by Lucinda Riley. Book 7 in the series. Book goes between 1920 and 2008. You will travel to Switzerland, New Zealand, Tornoto, London and Ireland Excellent series, but start with book 1.

[Martha]

I'm just starting on Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley. It's book 6 in the Colorado Mountain series. I'm seriously addicted to this series, cause once I start reading one of the books, I have a hard time stopping... I was late to work 5 times this year when I was reading the last five books.

[MadameZelda]

I am reading Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey. For some reason my group wants to start with Book 26 first.

[Meg]

I'm listening to A Study In Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas. About halfway through and liking it a lot.

[Barbara]

I recently read The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. It is an intriguing mystery story and a very fast read. It's my first book by her, but it won't be my last.

[MadameZelda]

Barbara wrote: "I recently read The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. It is an intriguing mystery story and a very fast read. It's my first book by her, but it won't be my last.
[b..."

I have three more weeks to wait at the library for my turn!

[Zermeena]

I'm rereading Dragonquest in . I love this series!

[Christine]

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

[Cheryl A.]

Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel: Write Faster, Write Better, Be More Organized by Becky Clark

[Barbara]

MadameZelda wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I recently read The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. It is an intriguing mystery story and a very fast read. It's my first book by her, but it won'..."

I hope you enjoy it. I listened to the audio. The narrator worked well with the story.

[MadameZelda]

Currently on The Noose of a New Moon by Helen Harper (A PNR/UF fantasy mystery)

and

Paragon Walk by Anne Perry. (A historical mystery)

[Aibee Brews]

I am currently into historical fiction (usually regency romances) but now, I am into stories like this.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[Nell]

Isobel Reads wrote: "I am currently into historical fiction (usually regency romances) but now, I am into stories like this. ...

Isobel - Please tell us the name of the book you are reading.

[MadameZelda]

Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

[Mark]

Started off the week with A Distant Grave by Sarah Stewart Taylor https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Aibee Brews]

Nell wrote: "Isobel Reads wrote: "I am currently into historical fiction (usually regency romances) but now, I am into stories like this. ...

Isobel - Please tell us the name of the book you are reading."

Sorry. My link did not show the accompanying photo of the book I am reading. It's The Woman With The Blue Star by Pam Jenoff.

[Alice]

MadameZelda wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune"

Excellent book I really enjoyed it

[MadameZelda]

Alice wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune"

Excellent book I really enjoyed it"

I did enjoy . Did you notice the names of Snoopy comics in this book? Linus, Lucy, Charlie, Pat/Patty?

[Jaye]

Second First Impressions
Half way through and really enjoying it.
It also fits into a couple of themes that i read.

[Alice]

MadameZelda wrote: "Alice wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune"

Excellent book I really en..."

No I didn't catch that

[Mark]

MadameZelda wrote: "Alice wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune"

Excellent book I really en..."

Now I'm curious to read the book. Huge Peanuts fan here.

[Icewineanne]

When the Stars Go Dark

Love Paula McLain’s historical fiction but her first foray into mystery was a little too dark for me.

When the Stars Go Dark review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nell]

Alice wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune"

Excellent book I really enjoyed it"

Ooo!! I've been wondering about this book. Thanks for letting us know.

[Cheryl A.]

Mark wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Alice wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune"

Excell..."

Peanuts fan here, too. Hmm, another to add to my mountain! 🤣🤣🤣

[Alice]

I am reading a light an fluffy summer book
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

Fun read

[Barbara]

I recently finished listening to A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. It took a minute, but in the end, it was a 5-star listen.

[Helen]

Interesting account of five women from diverse backgrounds, thrown together in a small English village, during World War II. I hate war books, but this is different, told from a female and future perspective.

[Mark]

Finishing out the week with the thrilling Mercy River by Glen Erik Hamilton https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[MadameZelda]

Reading by Tilly Wallace. It's PNR from soup to nuts, meaning zombies, shifters, and all sorts of creatures. Easy reading. One last book and the series ends.

[Icewineanne]

Finished Falling by T.J. Newman

Here’s a brief review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[MadameZelda]

Karen L wrote: "I have been on a "Lord of the Rings" kick lately and since one of my brothers has them in paperback I have been borrowing them from him. I first read "The Hobbit" a few months back and now I am on ..."

Love and this is the issue I have. I've read it only twice. It helped me to understand the lore and history of the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy.

[MadameZelda]

Currently reading The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson.

[Alice]

I am reading The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths. Excellent series. Some of our old favorites are back and some new characters too. Start wtih book 1 of this series.

[Zermeena]

Alice wrote: "I am reading The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths. Excellent series. Some of our old favorites are back and some new characters too. Start wtih boo..."

A friend highly recommended this series to me. I started it, but bailed quickly because I find reading in the present tense distracting and disturbing. It's good more people aren't bothered by this!

[Alice]

I am reading a new to me author A House of Ghosts by W.C. Ryan set in 1917, small island off of England. Mix of mystery, paranormal and history. Good so far.

[Icewineanne]

Alice wrote: "I am reading a new to me author A House of Ghosts by W.C. Ryan set in 1917, small island off of England. Mix of mystery, paranormal and histor..."

Enjoyed that one Alice!

[Zermeena]

I just finished The Christmas Boutique . It was fun to catch up with the Elm Creek quilters. I hope Jennifer Chiaverini continues this series.

[MadameZelda]

Reading Relic by Douglas Preston which was once made into a movie. Of course the book is better than the movie!

[MadameZelda]

Karen L wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Reading Relic by Douglas Preston which was once made into a movie. Of course the book is better than the movie!"

MadameZelda ..."

I really enjoyed it as it involved three major characters looking into the murder, each with their own task/goal. I like that because sometimes following one detective in the whole book can tedious. It is somewhat gory. Then there is the lead-in to Book 2; it's not quite finished.

[Alice]

I am reading a really good paranormal Brimstone Bound by Helen Harper. Very well written

[MadameZelda]

Alice wrote: "I am reading a really good paranormal Brimstone Bound by Helen Harper. Very well written"

Yay! love Helen Harper's series! I hope you continue with her works. Some are quirky!

[Nell]

I am reading Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Fascinating story. I keep wondering "where is she going with this?"

[Alice]

MadameZelda wrote: "Alice wrote: "I am reading a really good paranormal Brimstone Bound by Helen Harper. Very well written"

Yay! love Helen Harper's series! I hope..."

I have read a couple of her series they are fun and well written

[Alice]

I am reading Eleanor by David Michaelis. a very good biography of Eleanor Roosevelt. Some biographies can be sleepers but this is very good. Lots of interesting information.

[Zermeena]

I finished listening to Spider Bones . Kathy Reichs never fails me for a good puzzle of a mystery. In this book she drops in a reference to Bones, the TV show based on her books.

[NANCY]

I just finished Sara Donati's Into the Wilderness. It is a historical romance/action. I felt like it was a blend of the Last of the Mohicans with Outlander. Sara actually referenced some of the Outlander character names in one segment. Lots of steamy romance, very sensual and plenty of gripping action. I felt the ending was a bit weak though and the author did not tie up all secondary story lines.

[Mark]

Finished out the week with Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[L J]

Claimed
by J.R. Ward

Audio

Claimed
Narrator Jim Frangione Sorry, Jim, your narrating skills couldn't save this one.

Cliffhanger

First installment in a serial, not first book in a series.
I looked back at the information about the book and it says series. Maybe a series of serialized books? I don't know and at this point I'm not sure I care.
Usually when I get a new Ward book I read straight through it even if it means staying up late. It says something that with this one I started and stopped both the kindle book and the audio book several times.
I can't say I was really enjoying it before the cliffhanger. There were plot elements I didn't like but I probably would have continued reading a series hoping I would like other books more.
A serial installment disguised as a book in a series? That's a trick I don't like. I feel betrayed. I no longer trust Ward to deliver a complete book.