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[Mark]

Finished out the week with a thriller:

One by One by Ruth Ware https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zermeena]

I'm listening to Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers .

[Cheryl A.]

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I am reading by Judith Lucci and will be completed this evening. (Completed 09-02-2021)
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[Alice]

I am reading The Outcast Girls by Alys Clare and quite enjoying it. Set in 1881 London. I like our two main characters Lily and Felix. The description of Girls boarding school is very good. Can't wait to see what Happens. Book 2 of the series.

[Barbara]

I am just starting to listen to The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe. Somehow I got this from Overdrive right when it was published. Looks like it is going to be a good book!

[Zermeena]

I'm taking my time reading Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High . It teaches great tools for communicating in the professional world and in personal life.

[Nell]

Zermeena wrote: "I'm taking my time reading Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. It teaches grea..."

That's the book I'm reading too!

[Mark]

This is a marvelous middle grade mystery. Get it for the student in your life, but then sneak off and read it yourself.

Spy School at Sea by Stuart Gibbs https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Marcia]

I am reading The Hamilton Affair by Elizabeth Cobbs.

[Alice]

I just finished a wonderful book. Mother R.: Eleanor Roosevelt's Untold Story by Elliot Roosevet. The biography is authored by her son Elliot. The book takes place after FDR's death in April 1945 until her death in 1962. Fascinating story on how she help shape the United Natations. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys reading about Eleanor Roosevelt.

[Mark]

Making my way to the end of the Kinsey Millhone series with "T" is for Trespass by Sue Grafton. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy]

I am reading Princess Academy by Shannon Hale. Princess Academy It's a fun, light YA type book about a mountain girl at an academy for potential princesses. This author also wrote Austenland, and I see there is a sequel that I must get. As for mysteries, I just finished the upcoming Stitch, Bake, Die! by Lois Winston. It's a fun, fast-paced cozy.

[Meg]

I had to backtrack to an Inspector Gamache book I somehow missed:

The Beautiful Mystery

I'm totally getting into this one.

[Nell]

Posted by Cheryl:

Well, slight detour. I couldn't read an ARC due many, many months ago due to eye issues. I just now reminded myself to read/review! So, I am reading Declutter Workbook: Illustrated DIY Projects for your Home by Luigi Harbin.

[Sherrie]

I am reading Starlight Web.Starlight Web first in a new series and a new author to try out.

[Alice]

I am reading Double Down on Demons by Annabel Chase. It is a paranormal mystery. I am greatly enjoying it. Lets of weird paranormal characters and an interesting plot. Just what we need for the making of a good book.

[Zermeena]

I'm reading Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It? . I love the sense of humor this couple brings to an important topic.

[Meg]

I'm listening to A Conspiracy in Belgravia. I really enjoyed the first book in the series.

[Nell]

Meg wrote: "I'm listening to A Conspiracy in Belgravia. I really enjoyed the first book in the series."

So did I. It was such a clever twist on Sherlock/Charlotte Holmes! I'm looking forward to reading Conspiracy... soon.

[Meg]

Nell wrote: "Meg wrote: "I'm listening to A Conspiracy in Belgravia. I really enjoyed the first book in the series."

So did I. It was such a clever twist on Sherlock/Charlotte Holmes! I'm looki..."

That's what I loved about it, that clever twist! This one is coming along really well.

[Zermeena]

Meg wrote: "Nell wrote: "Meg wrote: "I'm listening to A Conspiracy in Belgravia. I really enjoyed the first book in the series."

So did I. It was such a clever twist on Sherlock/Charlotte Holm..."

My TBR mountain is growing!

[Gary]

Trying to get back on track posting in the what are you reading topics in various groups.
Current reads:

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien Nearly finished on this at least my third read of this classic.

King Javan's Year by Katherine Kurtz You know things do not go well for the main character with a title like this. My second read of this book. The Deryni series remains among my favorite fantasy works. No elves or dwarves or dragons but classic writing. Best read in publication order.

Maltese Vulture Murder by Leslie Langtry Book 13 in the long running laugh out loud series. Book 20 comes out this month and I already have it pre-ordered. Never know if this series is cozy or not. Merry Wrath, ex CIA agent, current Girl Scout leader has her hands full of craziness again. My sense of humor is just as warped as Leslie Langtry's.

[Alice]

I am reading Deception by Gaslight by Kate Belli.
Set in 1888 New York City. I am about 1/3 through it. It is okay. Not finding anything special another gilded age book set in New York. I friend liked it a lot so I hope it picks up

[Cheryl A.]

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I am reading Save the Date by Hallee Bridgeman, Kari Trumbo, et al.
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[Cathy]

Reading Sandford’s Mortal Prey and Evanovich’s Big Girl Panties.

[Alice]

I finished a great book early this morning, The Lost Man by Jane Harper. It is set in Austsralia. Lots of twist and turns. The outback and its exreme conditions becomes its own character and majorly effects the plot. Highly recommend.

[Helen]

Alice wrote: "I finished a great book early this morning, The Lost Man by Jane Harper. It is set in Austsralia. Lots of twist and turns. The outback and its exreme conditions becomes its own char..."

Have you read any of Jane Harper’s other books, Alice? They are very evocative of different parts of Australia, outside the cities that are more familiar to people overseas.

[Nell]

Why Mermaids Sing by C.S. Harris Very good historical mystery set during early 1800s. Brings to light and skillfully employs the customs and hypocrisies of that era.

[Cheryl A.]

I finally got back to Save the Date to read this weekend.

[David]

Helen wrote: "Alice wrote: "I finished a great book early this morning, The Lost Man by Jane Harper. It is set in Austsralia. Lots of twist and turns. The outback and its exreme conditions become..."

Newbie to this club, David here - I have read "The Lost Man" & "The Dry" Great books, both were winners of various book awards and "The Dry" was made into a movie 2021!
Hope I'm posting this right, I'm a senior and have nightmares with forums!!

[Meg]

Hello, David, welcome to the group! Turns out I have "The Dry" on my tbr (no surprise considering the size of said tbr) and have marked it for after the holidays.

[Kirsten]

I've also been reading a bit of chick lit: The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson

[Barbara]

I have just finished The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi for my book club (which meets next Friday). It was excellent!

[Aibee Brews]

I just finished a week of cozies so I am now in between mysteries with a historical fiction twist The Widows of Malabar Hill

and the other, a spy thriller The Beirut Protocol .

[Nell]

Barbara wrote: "I have just finished The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi for my book club (which meets next Friday). It was excellent!
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Good to know. This one's on my Kindle.

[Nell]

Aibee Reads wrote: "I just finished a week of cozies so I am now in between mysteries with a historical fiction twist The Widows of Malabar Hill

and the..."

What did you think of Widows...?

[Helen]

I’ve just finished
Definitely mystery, in the jungles of South America. Brilliant story, especially if you are interested in scientific research.

[Alice]

I am reading Death of a Showman by Mariah Fredericks. Set in 1914 New York City. This is book 4 in the series. Our main character is Jane is a Lady's maid and we get more insight into her duties and escorting he employer Louse Tyler around. Good but I liked earlier books a bit better.

[Zermeena]

Helen wrote: "I’ve just finished
Definitely mystery, in the jungles of South America. Brilliant story, especially if you are interested in scientific research."

Thanks for the recommendation, Helen. I've never read anything by Ann Patchett. As a retired scientist, this sounds like a good place for me to start.

[David]

Just finished a Zoe Chambers Mystery, check out my review, I don't think this book is a cozy mystery however! "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
PS Hope link works, David N.

[Jaye]

Oh William!
by Elizabeth Strout

Excellent. I think I've read, and loved, all her major works.

[Nell]

Reading Mexican Gothic. Things are getting delightfully creepy.

[Mark]

And now, for something completely different for me...

I'm obsessed with the Scream film franchise, so when I saw this book, I had to read it. It All Began with a Scream by Padraic Maroney https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zermeena]

I finished The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line which is more noir than cozy. If you loved the Veronica Mars TV show, then you will love this book. It seamlessly picks up where the movie left of. I listened to the audio book and Kristen Bell's narration is amazing. The mystery was complex with many layers. And of course Veronica is the only one persistent enough to unravel all the clues.

[Cheryl A.]

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Sorry I haven't been on lately. We are between internet providers. Online time is severely restricted since we are using our phone hotspot! I am still reading the Save the Date.
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[Mark]

Zermeena wrote: "I finished The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line which is more noir than cozy. If you loved the Veronica Mars TV show, then you will love this book. It seamlessly picks up where the movie le..."

I loved Veronica Mars, the movie, and the books. Haven't watched the revival season and not sure I want to based on what I know about it. Not cozy. But very enjoyable.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Zermeena wrote: "I finished The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line which is more noir than cozy. If you loved the Veronica Mars TV show, then you will love this book."

Would those who have never seen the show enjoy this book? It sounds like something I might want to read.

[Zermeena]

Barb wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "I finished The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line which is more noir than cozy. If you loved the Veronica Mars TV show, then you will love this book."

Would those who have n..."

I think people who have not seen the show would enjoy this book. It's a clever story. Having the background story is helpful to understanding Veronica's perspective, but I don't think essential. If you read it, let me know what you think.

[Alice]

I am reading The Coming of the Wolf by Elizabeth Chadwick. Elizabeth Chadwick is one of my favorite all time historical fiction authors. This book is beautifully written, rich with history and characters fitting for their time. It is a prequel to The Wild Hunt. Just wonderful

[Cheryl A.]

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I completed Save the Date by Kari Trumbo, Hallee Bridgeman, et al.

I highly recommend obtaining this set. However, please get it soon since it is a limited-time offering. This is a beautifully written Christian Romance anthology with each story centering around a wedding. This collection was completed with all 12 stories intact to honor and in memory of two of the authors who passed away during the year of production.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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