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[Mark]

Kicking off another week with a middle grade fantasy novel, the new Percy Jackson book:
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zermeena]

I listened to Becoming read by the author. It was wonderful. I highly recommend this memoir.

[L J]

Random in Death
by J.D. Robb

This one starts sad with murder of an innocent, a likable one. Dallas says, "I can't bring her back but I can bring her justice." To me that is great summary of her attitude which is part of why, almost 60 books in, I'm still reading this series both in audio and in print.

[Alice]

I finished Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini. My favorite book of the year. Set in 1918, the women who were switchboard operators in the US sign up with military and go to France to handle the switchboards during WWI. Excellent research and characters are well written.

[Zermeena]

I read Quieter than Sleep. It was a good a start to a series that is new to me. It had a cozy feel, but there was some language.

[Mark]

I'm starting out the week with The Secrets We Keep by Liz Milliron https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zermeena]

I listened to Parable of the Talents and it was as good as the first book, Parable of the Sower. Both these books were 5 star reads.

[Mark]

I recently finished a delightful middle grade mystery/spy book Mission Manhattan by James Ponti https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zermeena]

I read The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches . I thought it was overrated and gave it 3 stars. The story was predictable and blah. And I found the title somewhat misleading.

I also listened to Circle of Quilters for the third time. This is book I love and reread for a challenge. It is always good to visit the Elm Creek quilters and spend time with them. This series inspired me to learn how to quilt.

[Valerie Book Valkyrie]

Just Finished

and

Now am reading

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Zermeena wrote: "It is always good to visit the Elm Creek quilters and spend time with them. This series inspired me to learn how to quilt."

Did you know there's a new book coming out in this series in April?
The Museum of Lost Quilts

[Zermeena]

Barb wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "It is always good to visit the Elm Creek quilters and spend time with them. This series inspired me to learn how to quilt."

Did you know there's a new book coming out in this seri..."

Awesome! No I didn't know that. Something to look forward to.

[Mark]

I'm kicking off March with Black List, White Death by Steve Hockensmith https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Valerie Book Valkyrie]

Just finished Agatha Christy Elephants Can Remember

please see my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Valerie Book Valkyrie]

Mark wrote: "Kicking off another week with a middle grade fantasy novel, the new Percy Jackson book:
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan https://www.goodreads.co..."

Hi Mark,
Please post this current read on your Home Page and keep us posted. Looking forward to your review!

[Mark]

I finished that back in January. The link in my original post you quoted is to my review.

[Valerie Book Valkyrie]

Sorry, I'm kind of new here and still learning how to navigate the pages. The Discussion pages don't always show up with the most recent date! Please post your current read on your Home Page and keep us updated! Thanks :->

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Valerie wrote: "The Discussion pages don't always show up with the most recent date!"

What do you mean, Valerie? If I can figure out what you're struggling with, I might be able to help.

[Alice]

I finished an excellent book The First Ladies by Marie Bennedict.
Book goes from 1927 through 1945. Main characters are Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary Bethune (early civil right leader) and FDR. Interesting interaction between the 3 and a wonderful look back to history.

[Valerie Book Valkyrie]

Currently reading Thyme of Death for the Cozy Mystery Corner group read.

Am also reading A Bed by the Window: A Novel Of Mystery And Redemption by the author of The Road Less Travelled : The New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth

[Mark]

I'm closing out the week with a thriller - Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alice]

I finished The Wharton Plot by Mariah Fredericks. Set in 1911 New York City. The author Edith Wharton is our main character. It was just okay. Lots of New York rich name dropping. The plot did not pull me into the story.

[Mark]

I'm finishing out the week with The Fly on the Wall by Tony Hillerman https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mark]

I'm starting out the week with An Orphan of Hell's Kitchen by Liz Freeland.

It was nice to connect with the characters again, but the pacing could have been much better.

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

[Mark]

I got to reconnect with Jack Prester in Yosemite by Sandy Dengler.

In this book, Jack is trying to keep 3 CPAs safe in the wilderness of Yosemite from the assassins trying to kill them before they can testify at a trial. A slow burn thriller that is hard to put down.

Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[QNPoohBear]

Cozy adjacent A Grave Robbery

The first half was a little slow and plotted but the second half was excellent. The romance is swoony and funny once again.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

What does 'cozy adjacent' mean? I really like that series, but have always struggled over its genre.

[Mark]

Not sure which series you are talking about, but for me, cozy adjacent would be something that is a little gray. Maybe the tone is a little more serious than is typical in a cozy. Maybe there's a little more violence or the main character is a professional. Or the romance gets a little steamier without getting graphic.

[Nell]

Barb wrote: "What does 'cozy adjacent' mean? I really like that series, but have always struggled over its genre."

This series is usually classified as historical mystery.

Mark wrote: "Maybe the tone is a little more serious than is typical in a cozy. Maybe there's a little more violence or the main character is a professional. Or the romance gets a little steamier without getting graphic...

I've seen these mysteries described as 'soft-boiled'.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Nell wrote: "Barb wrote: "What does 'cozy adjacent' mean? I really like that series, but have always struggled over its genre."

This series is usually classified as historical mystery."

So being a historical mystery means it can't be a cozy too? There are plenty of series that I would call historical cozies - first to mind is Rhys Bowen's Royal Spyness series.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Mark wrote: "Not sure which series you are talking about, but for me, cozy adjacent would be something that is a little gray. Maybe the tone is a little more serious than is typical in a cozy. Maybe there's a little more violence or the main character is a professional. Or the romance gets a little steamier without getting graphic."

I was questioning the label of 'cozy adjacent' for the Veronica Speedwell series. Not sure why, but I've never really considered those books to be cozies, maybe because of all the... scrapes? that Stoker gets into? That doesn't usually happen in most of the straight-out cozies that I read :)

[L J]

Barb wrote: "What does 'cozy adjacent' mean? I really like that series, but have always struggled over its genre."

I mostly see 'cozy adjacent' used when the book is fantasy series novel (not cozy mystery with fantasy elements) that includes a cozy mystery as one of the plotlines. To me Veronica Speedwell series is historical mystery.

The Victorian time period has become associated with Steampunk SF and I've read some of those that are also mystery books. Maybe someone thought Victorian=Steampunk SF.

I think the term cozy is overused when marketing mystery novels.

[Nell]

Barb wrote: "Nell wrote: "Barb wrote: "What does 'cozy adjacent' mean? I really like that series, but have always struggled over its genre."

This series is usually classified as historical mystery."

So being ..."

Of course historical mysteries can also be cozies. The genre has never depended on time periods. Traditional/cozy mystery awards like Agatha and Lefty include a historical mystery category.

I was referring to the genre listings for these books on the GR book pages. As I understand it, the categories are based on members' shelves.

[Mark]

Starting out the week with Under the Paper Moon by Shaina Steinberg.

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

[Helen]

Nine Lives by Bernice Rubens is a mystery, but definitely not cozy. Why is this man intent on killing psychotherapists? And why 9?
Review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sherrie]

I am half way through a new novel by James Patterson, Holmes, Marple & Poe and also A Cryptic Clue and this one reminds me of Agatha Christie style of writing.

[Jennifer]

I'm reading Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins by Noah Whiteman. It's full of fascinating facts, but the author has a bit too much personal TMI. Still, so far worth it for the other stories!

[Mark]

I completely enjoyed Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mark]

Finishing off the week with The Crossing, another fabulous book from Michael Connelly. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mary]

Reading The Wives: A Memoir by Simone Gorrindo.

[Nell]

Mark wrote: "I completely enjoyed Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thanks for this reminder. She's a favorite author of mine and I'm behind in the series.

[Mark]

You're welcome. I'm working on catching up myself. Slowly but surely. Too many great books.

[Mark]

I'm kicking off May with this cozy adjacent stand alone The Bootlegger's Daughter by Nadine Nettmann https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mark]

I'm ending the week with Malibu Burning, the first in a new series from Lee Goldberg https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Allanon's Quest

3 stars
Short story
Introduction to a world Shannara
Fantasy book

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Book of Evil (Comixology Originals) #1

3 stars
Graphic novel
dystopian future
short story

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mary]

The Dressmaker on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway. I'm really enjoying this Amelia Island series!

[BookishDramas]

The Megalodon: A Deep Sea Thriller

3 stars
short story featuring one of the largest and most ferocious marine predator of all time

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sherrie]

I am currently reading The Bone Hacker, Kathy Reichs has never disappoint and I have read the entire series. I miss the TV series Bones and did watch the entire episodes. Once you pick up the book very hard to put it down.

[Zermeena]

Sherrie wrote: "I am currently reading The Bone Hacker, Kathy Reichs has never disappoint and I have read the entire series. I miss the TV series Bones and did watch the entire episodes. Once you p..."

I love that series also. Right now I'm listening to Bones of the Lost. It's a page turner.