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I decided to read a Kindle-in-motion book. So I had to find one without paying for it (my sister's KU), and with free audiobook.
. It's so cheesy, but I'll try to read as much as I can.
Rebecca wrote: "Hilary S wrote: "Currently reading Naturally Thin: Lasting Weight Loss without Dieting by Jean Antonello [bookcover:Naturally Thin: Lasting Weight Loss without Diet..."I knew a woman who lost weight and kept it off by reading. When she had the urge to eat outside mealtimes she picked up a book and read. It gave her something to do with her hands and after reading for twenty minutes or so the urge to snack would fade. It was slow but she probably weighed close to 400 pounds when she started and last time I saw her before she moved away she was down to under 200, still gradually taking the weight off, was more active and wearing regular off the rack clothes for the first time I'd ever seen.
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I need to lose about 150 lbs *Sobs* but yes if it does indeed work I will let your know!
I can't sob QUITE that hard, but I could stand to drop about 130 myownself! I look like a goddess...the Venus of Willendorf!
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You and me both Rebecca!
Just finished Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts. Really enjoyed the characters in this one. I have Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran on order at my library. Also read Bunny Lake is Missing by Evelyn Piper. An interesting suspense from the 1950s but it looks a lot of readers preferred the movie. I will have to find a copy.
I am reading Say You're Sorry by: Melinda Leigh
If you are looking for a good middle grade mystery for you or a kid in your life, I highly recommend anything by Stuart Gibbs. I just finished
Waste of Space, and it was wonderful.
One non-cozy this week:
The 17th Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Now I'm on to
Bound by Benedict Jacka and I will be caught up in the series. Another one due later this year.
MadameZelda wrote: "Now I'm on to Bound by Benedict Jacka and I will be caught up in the series. Another one due later this year."I've looked at this series a few times, but never actually read any of them. I was always afraid they would be a poor-man's Harry Dresden, a series I love.
Melodie wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "Now I'm on to Bound by Benedict Jacka and I will be caught up in the series. Another one due later this year."I've l..."
I felt that way after reading book 2. But since I'm caught up with Harry Dresden, I am happy to read these.
For something completely different, I read
How to be a Perfect Christian, a satire from The Babylon Bee
I finished Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay, a biography of Daphne du Maurier. It was an interesting read, especially the part about her childhood.
Finally finished The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. It was fairly good but I found it to be a little long winded or wordy in several places. Plus I was a little disappointed with the ending. I've decided to read something a little lighter right now so I have started Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle.
I'm halfway through I'll Be Gone In The Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara.I usually don't read contemporary true crime but this book is fascinating.
The Thief by J.R. Ward both book and audio. If anyone reads the series I highly recommend this one both for characters and story arc progression but if you haven't read at least some of the others you will be lost. The overall story arc is important in this one with questions that have been hanging out there for several books answered and a couple of situations resolved. We still don't have answers about the coffins but from Ward interview that may be only 2 or 3 books away.
Beth wrote: "I'm halfway through I'll Be Gone In The Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara.I usually don't read contemporary true crime but this book is fascinating."
I finished it in early May. Very good book.
L J wrote: "The Thief by J.R. Ward both book and audio. If anyone reads the series I highly recommend this one both for characters and story arc progression but if you haven't re..."I love that series and the that particular book was very good. Definately start from the begining of the series.
I am enjoying a paranormal urban fantasy
by Lee Roland. A little with lots of differenty types of characters, witches, harpies dragons.
Alice wrote: "I am enjoying a paranormal urban fantasy by Lee Roland. A little with lots of differenty types of characters, witches, harpies dragons."Thanks. Sounds like something I might like. I'll take a look.
Finished First Mate's Accidental Wife. It was romance. It was fun and... I want the next one now! Fortunately The Cyborg's Stowaway: In the Stars Romance is due out later this month. Two more Langlais to go then I have 3 Bookmobile Cat mysteries by Laurie Cass.
I finished The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor. Perfect cozy novel for this week of unrelenting heat and humidity. Loved the descriptions of Yorkshire.
In the last couple of weeks, I've read:
The Watchman by Robert Crais
Mark wrote: "In the last couple of weeks, I've read: The Watchman by Robert Crais"Crais is a favorite of mine! I'm always current with whatever he's written.
I'm getting closer, but I obviously still have a little ways to go.
I’m reading The Borgias by Jean Plaidy
Melanie wrote: "I’m reading The Borgias by Jean Plaidy"Love that series by Jean Plaidy. The series on Starz with Jeremy Irons play the Pope was very good.
Alice wrote: "I am enjoying a paranormal urban fantasy by Lee Roland. A little with lots of differenty types of characters, witches, harpies dragons."Thank you, it looks like something I can like.
Reading a historical mystery, A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly.
Ocean Light by Nalini Singh which I will probably read and listen to, possibly twice, before getting back to the winter and Christmas themed paranormal, mystery and romances I was reading before getting Ocean Light.
I just finished an historical fiction book - Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen and am about to start some non fiction - Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef’s Journey to Discover America’s New Melting-Pot Cuisine
I'm reading a series of sweet historical novellas called the Silverpines series. It's a multi-author series. They are about a small town in Oregon that experiences a natural disaster that kills the vast majority of the men in the town. The women in town end up sending for mail order husbands to help them rebuild. There are 8 books out so far with more to come. They are free on KU. The first book also ties in with a series called Brides of Beckham by Kirsten Osbourne about a mail order bride service. Mail Order Marshal: A Brides of Beckham Novel
Wanted: Horse Breeder
Wanted: Gunsmith
Wanted: Shopkeeper
Wanted: Medicine Man
Wanted: Innkeeper
Wanted: Man of Honor
Wanted: Lawyer
LOL, I've run out of cozies for the month, having just read #s 1-13 of Joanne Fluke's "Murder She Baked" series, and can't order more until my check comes in on the 1st of July! OH THE PAIN...however, I'm reading "The Turn" by Kim Harrison, it is the prequel to her "Hollows" series, and so far, so good!
I'm starting Running Blind by Lee Child, the 4th in the Jack Reacher series. I have recently read the 1st and 3rd books in the series. While it is a series, each book is a stand alone novel and doesn't have to be read in order. I had to skip the 2nd temporarily because I am borrowing them from the library and it isn't available yet.
Cindy wrote: "I'm starting Running Blind by Lee Child, the 4th in the Jack Reacher series. I have recently read the 1st and 3rd books in the series. While it is a series, each book is..."This is a great series. I hadn't read one in some time and read the one that came out late last year. Hadn't missed a beat! Reacher is still Reacher and still does "Reacher-type" things!
An historical mystery The Woman in the Water (Charles Lenox Mysteries 0) by Charles Finch. I started reading it this morning and so far it has held my attention. A consulting detective story set in London in 1850.
In the last couple of weeks, I've enjoyed:
Back in the Habit by Alice Loweecey
K is for Killer by Sue Grafton
Melodie wrote: "This is a great series. I hadn't read one in some time and read the one that came out late last year. Hadn't missed a beat! Reacher is still Reacher and still does "Reacher-type" things!"Yes! It's probably been 15 years or so since I last read anything in this series so I'm just going back and reading everything. I really love them.
My current non-cozy reads are:
Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan
Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber
Saint Camber by Katherine Kurtz
Dungeon Explorers by Max Anthony
Cop Hater by Ed McBainI figure that should keep me busy for a while.
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