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What are You Reading Besides a Cozy?
Nell wrote: "I'm reading A Man Called Ove with an in-person book group.
"Hi Nell - I've thought about reading that - how are you finding it so far?
Currently reading
The King's Justice by Katherine Kurtz. Up next on my non-cozy list is
Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean.
Nell wrote: "Post from Ruth:I wish I could find more cozies or even mysteries that feature African American women. But I read a wide range of mysteries - just finished F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton and the..."
Grace F. Edwards wrote a short series of books with a heroine named Mali Anderson. Valerie Wilson Wesley wrote the Tamara Hayle books. Both heroines are black women who were former cops. I think I preferred Edwards' series.
Just finished All She Was Worth
. Quite a powerful book set back in 90s Japan.Currently reading Magpie Murders
. Found out about this book from Goodreads post and it's well written, very interesting.
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I wish I could find more cozies or even mysteries that feature African American women. But I read a wide range of mysteries - just finished F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton and the..."
You mentioned reading Alexia Gordon's new series - Murder in G Major. Other recent cozy series with African American women as main characters are:
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles by A.L. Herbert
Deep Fried Trouble by Tyora Moody
Hollywood Homicide is a new mystery by Kellye Garrett
An older cozy series is Barbara Neely's Blanche White - Blanche on the Lam
SYKM has a diversity index. Here's the link to mysteries with African American MCs
http://stopyourekillingme.com/Diversi...
I wanted to find a book featuring a lighthouse for a challenge in another group, so I downloaded samples of 6 different books and ended up choosing
. It was a really good romantic suspense novel that featured mystery and treasure hunting!
I am reading book 10 of the Genevieve Lenard series,
. I often go to the author's Website to listen to the classical music and look at the art work associated with each book in the series.
MadameZelda wrote: "I am reading book 10 of the Genevieve Lenard series, . I often go to the author's Website to listen to the classical music and look at the art work associ..."I downloaded the first 3 books of this series. I've been looking forward to reading them. The premise looks intriguing. Good to hear you stuck with them until book 10.
There are books other than cozies? Haha just kidding. I just finished The One in a Million BoyIt's a beautifully tragic story about a boy scout, a 104 year woman, an absent father, and the Guiness Book of World Records....
Barbara wrote: "I just finished 
. It's the latest in the Myron Bolitar series. I think it has been five (or more) years since the last one. It was great reading, like catching up with an o..."I love this author. He has a beautiful victorian house in my boyfriends neighborhood.
Gary wrote: "Now reading 
Quarry by Max Allan Collins"Yes! I love Pulp. I'm adding this one to my list.
Hilary wrote: "Now on Little House on the Prairie
and Fer-de-Lance
"My book club just read a book about the Little House series and it made me want to go back and read these favorite childhood books. I may need to call my dad and have him search the garage.
Beth wrote: "I don't normally read Westerns, but News of the World was recommended to me, and am I ever glad I read it! I gave it 5 stars, and here's my review:What a beautiful, lyrical book, ..."
Thanks for the beautiful review! I'm definitely adding this to my list. Hard to find good westerns these days.
Angie wrote: "Gary wrote: "Now reading Quarry by Max Allan Collins"Yes! I love Pulp. I'm adding this one to my list."
It is hardboiled. I liked it enough that I have others in the series on my Nook, just not books 2 through 5...yet.
Angie wrote: "Gary wrote: "Now reading Quarry by Max Allan Collins"Yes! I love Pulp. I'm adding this one to my list."
Me too! How I wish I had my Daddy's old _Argosy_ magazines with pulp fiction in them.
Gary wrote: "Angie wrote: "Gary wrote: "Now reading Quarry by Max Allan Collins"Yes! I love Pulp. I'm adding this one to my list."
It is hardboiled...."
I just picked up The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. Can't wait to start it.
Gary wrote: "Currently reading The King's Justice by Katherine Kurtz. Up next on my non-cozy list is ..."Gary,
Hope you enjoyed
. I read probably all of the Alistair MacLean novels growing up. My two favorites were
and
.
I just started reading
. So, far, it's very good.
Nell wrote: "Nell wrote: "Post from Ruth:I wish I could find more cozies or even mysteries that feature African American women. But I read a wide range of mysteries - just finished F is for Fugitive by Sue Gr..."
Nell, thank you so much for posting this. I'm already interested in reading the Charlie Peace stories.
My cozies are on waitlist at the library. I'm reading fluff as in
. 3 stars. Books 1 and 2 could have been combined. Then I'm reading
which has much better content so far.
Just finished listening to
. Allen Eskens is fast becoming one of my go-to authors for legal thrillers.
Barbara wrote: "Gary wrote: "Currently reading The King's Justice by Katherine Kurtz. Up next on my non-cozy list is [bookcover:Where Eagles D..."Really enjoyed it. The book was based on the screenplay, which Maclean also wrote. The book and the movie are great fun. The score by Ron Goodwin is a classic. The Pinky and The Brain parody is rofl funny.
I am almost to the end of
. I am also reading
and
.
jaxnsmom wrote: "Tell us what else you're reading"I love Louise Penny's mysteries. I just finished her newest one The Glass House.
I've just started
. Yes, it isn't my usual thing, and it is VERY light reading, and it is WAY out of season, but it came in a whole box of books sent by a dear friend who has a used book booth at a flea mall, and who sends anything she thinks I might enjoy. There IS a very engaging cat. Yes, this is the book that they made the Hallmark movie from, and thus far, the book is, as usual, FAR better than the movie.
Other books for September
Finished
(Kindle)
(Audiobook)
(Audiobook)
Just finished reading Deadly Partnership by Richard Gardner. Just started Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar and The Mythology of Supernatural by Nathan Brown.
I just finished After Anna, a psychological thriller by Alex Lake. Also loved The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer, a time travel mystery. Listening to Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin. I love anything except sci-fi and most futurustic books, though there are some of those I do enjoy, if well done.
Brandi wrote: "Just finished reading Deadly Partnership by Richard Gardner. Just started Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar and The Mythology of Supernatural by Nathan Brown."I liked Gwendy's Button Box!
Melodie wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Just finished reading Deadly Partnership by Richard Gardner. Just started Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar and The Mythology of Supernatural by Nathan Brown."..."
I read Gwendy's Button Box not too long ago, you will like it, not as scary as King's usual books. It is a good read!
Mary
Melodie wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Just finished reading Deadly Partnership by Richard Gardner. Just started Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar and The Mythology of Supernatural by Nathan Brown."..."
Me too! It was not like his others!
Mary
MadameZelda wrote: "I finished 
Ghost Story and now reading and listening to 
Cold Days by Jim Butcher."I love the audio because Spike from Buffy is the reader.
I'm taking a break from cozies for a few days, mostly because a dear friend just sent me several Charles de Lint books to replace books I lost years ago in a fire and haven't had the funding to purchase. I love de Lint and his urban fairy tales. I just finished
and will be starting
when I get offline today! de Lint has gotten me through some of the toughest, darkest times of my life, and I can read and re-read his books forever.
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Reincarnation Blues sounds really intriguing, and I love the cover.
Rebecca - That's wonderful that your friend sent you books that mean so much to you.
jaxnsmom wrote: "Victoria - James Marsters is the perfect Harry Dresden! John Glover was so disappointing narrating Ghost Story.Reincarnation Blues sounds really intriguing, and I l..."
If you like Christopher Moore, Carl Hiassen, those sort of books you will enjoy Reincarnation Blues.
Finished Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. I rather enjoyed the story but felt it was a little short. Still working on The Mythology of Supernatural by Nathan Robert Brown. Getting ready to start Halloween Party by Agatha Christie.
Still reading Charles de Lint. I just finished with The Little Country and am starting Jack of Kinrowan. After that, I'll be reading Eyes Like Leaves. Then I'll be back to my cozies for a bit!
Rebecca wrote: "Still reading Charles de Lint. I just finished with The Little Country and am starting Jack of Kinrowan. After that, I'll be reading Eyes Like Leaves. Then I'll be back to my cozies for a bit!"I have been looking for his Book 1, but it is difficult to find.
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Hi Barbara - I love audio books and listen in the car too - mainly because I can't stand the radio most times! Will give this a listen - thanks!