The Poll is closed -- September 2017 group reads: your favorite PI

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Carolyn wrote: "My favourite PI is Poirot and I think it would be interesting to read either of Sophie Hannah's new books featuring him - Ive read the first one and had mixed feelings but I haven't..."

I don't know what to do here -- if I put the book in the poll and it wins, how will I know there will be someone to take charge of the discussion if you're not likely to be around? If you can find someone to do that, let me know by Sunday and I'll make sure it gets in.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Marian wrote: "James Crumley,Dennis Lehane(Gone Baby Gone)Robert Crais(LA Requiem)"

Do you want to pick a specific book here, Marian??

:)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

jennsquared wrote: "Man, if I must only do one... I would say Prayers for Rain by Dennis Lehane.

If I can nominate 2, then S is for Silence is my second choice.

And so many choices!!!!!!! ..."


Both authors have been nominated prior to your post, so do you maybe have another one??

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

S.W. wrote: "I'd like to nominate Bruno Chief of Police, by Martin Walker. It's the first in a series set in the Perigord region of France."

So sorry, SW -- a) we've already read it, and b) since he's the Chief of Police, he's not a PI. Another choice??

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Darren wrote: "Tom Pasmore, from Mystery and The Throat."

I need a title, Darren -- thanks!!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Invincible wrote: "Dreams Implant"

Since Invincible publishes this book, it's like having the author promote it, so I'm going to take a pass on this one. If you have another choice, let me know!!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Partho wrote: "See when it comes to PI then surely my favourite is Poirot and Holmes but I felt Sophie Hannah didn't do justice with his character, so if I have to nominate someone then would nominate Quinn in [b..."

I just read the description, and it turns out that this book is about two cops rather than a PI, so if you'd like to try again, that would be great.

[William]

What are the results so far, Nancy? Can you say? Or will that skew the voting?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

We're just in the nominations process right now -- I'll be ending nominations Sunday, and then we can start voting when I do the poll. This time I'm thinking I'll not hide results so you all can see the results real time.

[MissLemon]

Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My favourite PI is Poirot and I think it would be interesting to read either of Sophie Hannah's new books featuring him - Ive read the first one and had mixed feelin..."

Thanks Nancy, I realised it was a big ask but was hoping so many people would think it was a great idea that someone would volunteer ! As know one has yet I'm guessing the idea wouldn't get voted in anyway, so perhaps we should leave it for another time.

I just thought Poirot was a 'given' for a favourite PI, but perhaps he's not so popular after all.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Carolyn wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My favourite PI is Poirot and I think it would be interesting to read either of Sophie Hannah's new books featuring him - Ive read the first one and ha..."

I guess people are more in tune with mainly modern authors, and that's okay. I get that.

Thanks for understanding, Carolyn.

[Kitty]

A Morbid Taste For Bones is one of my all-time favorite mysteries, kicking off a twenty-book series on Brother Cadfael, the dearest and best detective ever.

Nancy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Gray Mountain"

Caroline wrote: "Gray Mountain"

Sorry to be dragging behind here -- it's been a crazy few days here at home. So let's see what we'v..."

S.W. wrote: "I'd like to nominate Bruno Chief of Police, by Martin Walker. It's the first in a series set in the Perigord region of France."

Gisela wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Gisela wrote: "My ultimate favourite will always be Wallander, but my current favourite is Andreas Gruber's Maarten S. Sneijder and his sidekick Sabine Nemez. Infuriatingly these book..."

[Skye]

Wow, Nancy; you have many responses.

[Kay]

I would like to see the group discuss S. J. Rozan. She gets overlooked which is too bad because the series is excellent. I do love Harry Bosch. Connelly never writes a bad book.

[Nitzan]

I second John Connoly's Every Dead Thing - the first book of my absolute favorite series currently being published.

[Shainlock]

On the topic of Poriot , I'm surprised too. I would have thought he was a given. And I want to read those books for sure.

[Tom]

I watched the TV series recently and loved it so I'd like to nominate Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

[Dawn]

Any of Cara Black's series set in Paris, the Aimee Leduc investigations- all wonderful, and historical. Hopefully you've read at least one of them- her newest is entitled Murder in St Germain. Mais oui!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Dawn wrote: "Any of Cara Black's series set in Paris, the Aimee Leduc investigations- all wonderful, and historical. Hopefully you've read at least one of them- her newest is entitled Murder in St Germain. Mais..."

It looks like we haven't read any of her books, so feel free to suggest a specific title.

[Andrew]

I AM MISSING by TIM WEAVER

[Skye]

Kay wrote: "I would like to see the group discuss S. J. Rozan. She gets overlooked which is too bad because the series is excellent. I do love Harry Bosch. Connelly never writes a bad book."

Any titles?

[Kay]

Sky: "Any Titles?"

Someone previously suggested China Trade (S.J. Rozan). I am fine with that.

[Skye]

Thanks, it's on my TBR list, now.

[Pauline]

Any of the V.I. Warshawski ones for me, she is a fantastic P.I. - I loved the entire series, so any will do. though when you start at the beginning, it is weird because it is before cell phones & computers, she types on her Olivetti! I would nominate the first book in the series, - Indemnity Only

[Jan C]

Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My favourite PI is Poirot and I think it would be interesting to read either of Sophie Hannah's new books featuring him - Ive read the ..."

Maybe it is Sophie Hannah they object to.

[jennsquared]

How do you guys quote people???

I want to try George Pelecanos's Right as Rain, but I don't know if he's any good. The ratings are decent but I don't always trust ratings either since everyone has different taste on books. I have not read him before. Anyone enjoy his books before?

Edit to clarify: I want to nominate Right as Rain.

[Bill]

S.W. wrote: "I'd like to nominate Bruno Chief of Police, by Martin Walker. It's the first in a series set in the Perigord region of France."

I think Nancy is looking for Private investigators / private detectives for this challenge, not police, S.W.

[Bill]

I'll nominate The Blue Edge of Midnight by Jonathon King.

[Lisa]

Travis McGee is my all-time favorite PI-esque character. The Deep Blue Goodbye by John D MacDonald.

[MissLemon]

Jan C wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My favourite PI is Poirot and I think it would be interesting to read either of Sophie Hannah's new books featuring him -..." "maybe it's Sophie Hannah they object to"

I think there's every chance you are right there Jan C! As I've read all the original Poirot books I didn't want to nominate any of those but of course they are (mostly) far superior.

Would love it if Poirot at least got a nomination, and I'm always up for a re read of Agatha Christiebut as I said before I'm probably not in a position to lead the discussion, so it's better if I don't nominate.

[cHriS]

I think Harry Bosch is now a PI, in Michael Connelly latest book, but I yet to read it.

[William]

cHriS wrote: "I think Harry Bosch is now a PI, in Michael Connelly latest book, but I yet to read it."


... in “The Wrong Side of Goodbye,” he has a new police job, working for the City of San Fernando. San Fernando is a 2.3-square-mile enclave inside Los Angeles, but it has its own small police force, which makes it the perfect hide-out for a loner like Harry. Since Harry works for no pay, he can also take on private investigations."

Map: Boundaries of San Fernando

[William]

If you are a total Harry Bosch fan, you should see this map of places mentioned in his books:

Google Map of Places Mentioned in Bosch Books

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Carolyn wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My favourite PI is Poirot and I think it would be interesting to read either of Sophie Hannah's new books f..."

We should all do a buddy reread of Murder on the Orient Express -- it's coming out as a movie. Or maybe it already has -- I read so much I rarely get out to a film.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

All right then -- message 15 gives you the rundown of what's been nominated so far. I'll be closing nominations in the morning. Thanks, everyone.

[William]

Nancy wrote: "All right then -- message 15 gives you the rundown of what's been nominated so far. I'll be closing nominations in the morning. Thanks, everyone."

Thank you, Nancy. Great fun so far!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

William wrote: "If you are a total Harry Bosch fan, you should see this map of places mentioned in his books:

Google Map of Places Mentioned in Bosch Books"


That's cool, William. I have something similar for Raymond Chandler.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

William wrote: "Nancy wrote: "All right then -- message 15 gives you the rundown of what's been nominated so far. I'll be closing nominations in the morning. Thanks, everyone."

Thank you, Nancy. Great fun so far!"

It's also a really good way to add more titles to your tbr.

[MissLemon]

Nancy - Id be up for a buddy read of any Poirot! The new film of Murder on the Orient Express comes out in November here in the UK ( just in time for my birthday!)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Carolyn wrote: "Nancy - Id be up for a buddy read of any Poirot! The new film of Murder on the Orient Express comes out in November here in the UK ( just in time for my birthday!)"

I'll set it up after I get back from vacation at the end of August. Stay tuned.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

jennsquared wrote: "How do you guys quote people???"

Hit "reply" at the bottom of the post you want to respond to.

Note: if the reply is longer than a few lines, GR will chop it off. You can cut and paste the whole reply into the space, though.

[Darren]

Nancy wrote: "Darren wrote: "Tom Pasmore, from Mystery and The Throat."

I need a title, Darren -- thanks!!"

Mystery then. :)

[Skye]

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "jennsquared wrote: "How do you guys quote people???"

Hit "reply" at the bottom of the post you want to respond to.

Note: if the reply is longer than a few lines, GR will chop it off. You can cut..."
:))

[Skye]

Nancy, thanks for message 15; it helps to have the book highlighted; some of the nominations look goo.

[MissLemon]

William wrote: "So, that said, it would have to be Kenzie and Genarro in Gone, Baby, Gone. Truly a masterpiece of crime-noir."

That looks interesting but can it be read as a stand alone ( I see its something like #4 in a series)?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Darren wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Darren wrote: "Tom Pasmore, from Mystery and The Throat."

I need a title, Darren -- thanks!!"

Mystery then. :)"

got it.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Skye wrote: "Nancy, thanks for message 15; it helps to have the book highlighted; some of the nominations look goo."

You're very welcome!

[Kay]

Maybe we could do this again? There are several that I could mention or support another time like Anna Pigeon (Nevada Barr) or VI (Sara Paretsky).

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Kay wrote: "Maybe we could do this again? There are several that I could mention or support another time like Anna Pigeon (Nevada Barr) or VI (Sara Paretsky)."

Of course!! And if any of you can think of any other subgenres you'd like to explore, feel free to message me any time and let me know.

[Kay]

Nancy: Thanks! Will do.