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[Beth]

The War of the Worlds Murder by Max Allan Collins. An historical mystery about the radio play War of the Worlds in 1938 and how the writer of The Shadow radio show and Orson Welles get caught up in a murder.

[Mark]

Starting out my week with The Drinking Gourd by Katherine Fast. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Luffy Sempai]

I read an adventure book called Les Six Compagnons et l'homme au gant. This is my review.

[Jeannine]

I just finished A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen and it was incredible. If anyone has a thing for historical fiction that has some humor and romantic elements, check it out. I haven't wanted to restart a book upon finishing it in a while. WOW.

[Mark]

Rounding out my week with Poison Pen by Sheila Rowe https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alice]

This morning I woke up early and finished The Book Woman's Daughter Author: Kim Michele Richardson. I gave it 5 stars. Second book in series. The first book was excellent and so was this one. Really brought you deep into social issus of Appalacia in the 1950s. I I enjoyed learning about roles of women (Pack Horse librian, fire watchwather and frontier nurses). There is so much history in the USA that we know little about.. I highly recommend.

[Alice]

I finished Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patternon. I am not much of a James Patterson fan but the idea of a book by Dolly Parton was intriguing. Surprising it was quite good. Quick read.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Alice wrote: "This morning I woke up early and finished The Book Woman's Daughter Author: Kim Michele Richardson. I gave it 5 stars. Second book in series. The first book was excellent and so was this one."

Good to know, Alice, thanks. I loved the first book, but have been hesitant to read the next, wondering how it would hold up to the first.

[Kirsten]

I've been listening to The Chronicles of Narnia Adult Box Set by C.S. Lewis

[Laura]

I love listening to that set. Aslan is my favorite character!

[Alice]

I am reading The Paris Showroom by Juliet Blackwell


I will admit I am a bit tired of books in occupied France during WWII, but I do very much enjoy Juliet Blackwell books. The story pulled me right in book.

[Laura]

Just started John Grisham The King Of Torts

[Beth]

Arrowood by Mick Finlay. A Victorian mystery set in 1895 London.

[Alice]

Violeta by Isabel Allende. Takes place in Chile. I like her books a lot but this is not a favorite. Some characters were interesting but most I did not like much.Spans 100 years. Beautiful cover art though

[Mark]

Two police procedurals this past week:

Movieland by Lee Goldberg https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Drop by Michael Connelly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alice]

I have started The Secret Stealers by Jane Healey. Set in 1942 Washington DC start with. Story line is really pulling me in. I read The Beantown Girls by Ms. Healey and really enjoyed it.

[Cheryl A.]

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I am reading Sisters by Kellie Coates Gilbert. She is an excellent writer of Romance and Women's Fiction!
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[Mark]

Wrapping up the week with Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sherrie]

I read Point Last Seen and it kept me interested. I like the characters some quirky and some twisted and the way the main characters act throughout the book. Looking forward to the next book in this new series.

[CherD]

Right now I am reading (in between a cozy or 2), the books by Bodie Thoene and her husband Brock. I am reading all the different series (which all connect one way or another). Fascinating reads, emotional and educational as researched very well (most involving WW2).

[Mark]

I read lots of Bodie and Brock's books back in the day. They are very gifted authors.

[Alice]

I am reading A Dark Night Hidden book 6 in the Hawkenlye mystery series.
This one has Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine in it, so it is a special treat.
Alway a good glimple into history with a good mystery.

[Nell]

Read Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris. An excellent historical mystery set in England early 1800s. I am a Hero Jarvis fan, daughter of St. Cyr's archenemy.



Can't wait to see what happens. Started the next in series - What Remains of Heaven

[Jeannine]

Nell wrote: "Read Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris. An excellent historical mystery set in England early 1800s. I am a Hero Jarvis fan, daughter of St. Cyr's archenemy.

[bookco..."
That series is so addictive! I love what a mess Sebastian's life was in the early books. Poor guy. The women in the series are pretty amazing!

[Jeannine]

I'm reading Silence in the Library to prepare for the next book in that series (Lily Adler Mysteries by Katharine Schellman), which comes out today!

The new book:

[Mark]

Rounding out the week with Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mark]

Went back to St. John with Salt Water Wounds by C. Michele Dorsey https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cheryl A.]

Started book 2 of The Inn at Holiday Bay, Letters in the Library , by Kathi Daley.

*Note: I should have been posted in What Cozy Are You Reading in 2022? 🤦🏻‍♀️ I have corrected the error. 🤗💖
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[Mark]

Starting out the week with a historical PI mystery Stardust Trail by J. R. Sanders https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jeannine]

I'm trying to get through my ARC pile in time for the arrival of my preorders of Andrea Penrose's and Anna Lee Huber's new mysteries.

I'm currently reading a book that's like a queer Hallmark holiday story...aside from some iffy writing and repetition, it's kind of cute. It's called In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae.

[Cheryl A.]

I started and completed book 3, The Secrets We Treasure: Women's Fiction Romantic Suspense , of the Honeysuckle Island series by Jennifer Youngblood. Tomorrow, I will start book 4

[Zermeena]

I read Peaceful Heart: The Buddhist Practice of Patience. The Buddhist practice of patience is not what we typically think of as patience. I learned a lot from this book and got some good tips on dealing with difficult people. As well as learning to recognize the pain I feel when I don't get what I want and more importantly when I get what I don't want.

[Meg]

I'm reading Howl's Moving Castle for a few challenges. I want to find the movie next...

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Meg, try your local library. Ours had it back when Daughter wanted to watch it, but that was several years ago.

[Cheryl A.]

Starting False Illusions by Jennifer Youngblood.

[Meg]

Thanks, Barb! I'll have a look.

[Mark]

Finishing out the week with "V" is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

Hollow City by Riggs

[Jeannine]

A few weeks ago, I went down a rabbit hole and read all nine books in a cozy, historical mystery series by Lynn Messina called the Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries. They're hilarious, outrageous, and fast reads (most are under 300 pages).

I had so much fun with them that I started reading her other series, which I thought was another historical mystery series, but it might be romance? I'm only one book in and there's a spy plot, but it's also heavy on romantic elements. It's called The Harlow Hoyden. It's not as outrageous as the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series, but still a fun romp.

The Harlow Hoyden

[L J]

J.D. Robb's

Desperation in Death

Knew from the way this started Eve and Company would be taking these (expletive deleted) down hard. I love these sleepless co-ordinated take downs with everyone involved.

[Cheryl A.]

Reading update:


Cold Feet completed: 09-02-2022
Practically Perfect: A Sweet Romcom Novel completed: 09-05-2022

Both of these RomComs are by Jennifer Youngblood

Onward to some Cozies! 😍

[Christine]

Library of Souls by Riggs

[Alice]

I finished Murder on Waverly Place by Victoria Thompson 4 stars our 5. One of my favorite historical mystery series. All of our favorite characters are back. This book is focus on murder at a séance. Lots of good discussion around spiritualist around the turn of 1900s, and how they used to dupe their clients. Very good detail. I enjoyed it very much.

[Jeannine]

I was totally influenced by the hype for Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Man. It's a romance, but there's a mystery (she has a Frankenstein, but he has some of his memories, so they are trying to figure out who he is). It's a bit ridiculous and very strange, but I'm intrigued enough to keep going.

[Cheryl A.]

I just completed Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana by Angela Ruth Strong. Great (Christian) romance!

[Cheryl A.]

I am reading and loving Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens!

[Nell]

Cheryl A. wrote: "I am reading and loving Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens!"

This was a great book. Has anyone seen the movie after reading the book?

[Mark]

Enjoyed a middle grade spy/action book Spy School Project X by Stuart Gibbs https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alice]

I just finished a wonderful new book Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Excellent story of retired female assasins.

[Nell]

Alice wrote: "I just finished a wonderful new book Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Excellent story of retired female assasins."

Fascinating! That's quite a break from the historical mystery/romance she's known for.