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The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021 edited by Alafair Burke

[Christine]

I finished my book called Devious by Lisa Jackson

[Teri-K]

Just finished Death in Kashmir by M.M. Kaye. It was really fun romantic suspense, and a new to me author! So now I'm reading Death in Cyprus, which is even better than Kashmir, I think.

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The Perfect Neighbour by Susanna Beard

[Damini]

I'm currently reading
by Elena Ferrante

I read through her Neapolitan series so fast I almost got whiplash (jk). Those were incredible books. Can't wait to finish the current one and attack more Ferrante titles!

I also enjoy the mystery around the identity of the author, no one knows who they are and it makes for a fun bit of trivia when talking about the books with someone who hasn't read them

[Teri-K]

Reading by Homer. It's a new translation for me. I've always loved the story, but I miss the repeated epithets, Wilson translates them in different ways at different times. I see why, but miss the recognition of "Grey-eyed Athena", etc.

Started by Anne McCaffrey. I think I read this ages ago. It's starting very slowly - I can only assume some of these people will continue to be important to the story. lol

[Esther]

I have just finished The Swift and the Harrier which is a good historical fiction set in the English Civil War (review up soon!)

Now I have started The Fell which is possibly too post-modern for me.

[Esther]

I have just finished The Swift and the Harrier which is a good historical fiction set in the English Civil War (review up soon!)

Now I have started The Fell which is possibly too post-modern for me.

[Teri-K]

Picked up The Castle on the Hill by Elizabeth Goudge at the library. I've not read any of her books before - I thoght they were sentimental romances. Well, maybe it will turn out that way, but right now this is a touching story of loss in Britain during WWII. As it was written and set in 1940, I find it particularly interesting.

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A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden

[Charbel]

Almost done with The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan

[LauraT]

Started listening actually, Murder Most Sweet; looks nice

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Started The Widow by K.L. Slater

[Christine]

I finished my book called Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson

[LauraT]

about to finish the latest by Coe Mr Wilder & Me; interesting book, on a film director whom I've loved together with my father!

[Greg]

LauraT wrote: "about to finish the latest by Coe Mr Wilder & Me; interesting book, on a film director whom I've loved together with my father!"

Sounds fun Laura!

And it's wonderful when we can share interests with our parents like that. From this and other times you've mentioned him as well, it seems he was/is an intelligent and interesting man!

[LauraT]

Greg wrote: "Sounds fun Laura!

And it's wonderful when we can share interests with our parents like that. From this and other times you've mentioned him as well, it seems he was/is an intelligent and interesting man!"

He was, a part from my Oedipus complex! He was a renown doctor in Perugia, he opened at the hospital here the Spinal Cord Injury Unit, that still is entitled after him. He's been dead now for almost 30 years, but still I find people remembering him.
If you're curious, give a look that a friend of his made in his memory, when they were celebrating the 20 years of the starting of the Spinal Cord Unit:
https://www.facebook.com/laura.tarame...

[Greg]

LauraT wrote: "Greg wrote: "Sounds fun Laura!

And it's wonderful when we can share interests with our parents like that. From this and other times you've mentioned him as well, it seems he was/is an intelligent ..."

How amazing Laura - what a positive difference he made! And thanks so much for sharing the link!

[LauraT]

He was really a special person! Thanks

[Christine]

Oh that’s cool Sandy and Sandy I will enjoy the book called You by Caroline Kepnes

[Christine]

Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber

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Started The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham

[Nichole]

The Shore at East Bonnet Beach by Danielle Stewart. It's book 6 in Stewart's Missing Pieces series.

[Teri-K]

The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers. Reread.

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Started Stolen Ones by Angela Marsons

[Kim]

Nearly finished The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy and really enjoying it!

[Christine]

I finished my book called Gift-Wrapped in Her Wedding Dress by Kandy Shepherd

[Kirsten]

I'm reading Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins

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Started Five Tuesdays in Winter a collection of short stories by Lily King

[Christine]

Sandy how are your 26 books going?

[Christine]

LauraT the book called The Girl With No Name by Lisa Regan was really good

[Christine]

I finished my book called Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber

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Started A Life Without Flowers by Marci Bolden

[Christine]

Sandy how’s your book going called A Life Without Flowers by Marci Bolden?

[Nichole]

I started Magical Midlife Meeting by K.F. Breene. It's book 5 in Breene's Leveling Up paranormal series.

[LauraT]

Started yesterday The Seven Sisters; I still don't know what to think about it

[Christine]

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

[Christine]

The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

[Teri-K]

Rereading The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer. I'm enjoying it more than I remembered. And several times the unlikable young heir is called a "snirp"! Such a lovely pejorative, what a pity we don't use it anymore. lol

ETA - fixed typo of snirt to snirp. lol

[Greg]

Teri-K wrote: "Rereading The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer. I'm enjoying it more than I remembered. And several times the unlikable young heir is called a "snirt"! Such a lovely pejora..."

What is a "snirt" Teri-K? I haven't heard that one before.

[Teri-K]

Greg wrote: "What is a "snirt" Teri-K? I haven't heard that one before."

Sorry - I'll fix the typo, it should be snirp.

I don't know exectly what it means - clearly an unlikable person. Here's the context: "My estates are encumbered; my title will embellish the snirp who is my grandson." The grandson is good for nothing, stupid, and possibly in trouble with the law. But I can't find an actual definition. It's just such a lovely-sounding word for someone you despise.

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Started The Dinner Lady Detectives by Hannah Hendy

[Greg]

Teri-K wrote: "Greg wrote: "What is a "snirt" Teri-K? I haven't heard that one before."

Sorry - I'll fix the typo, it should be snirp.

I don't know exectly what it means - clearly an unlikable person. Here's t..."

Thanks so much for the quote and correction Terri-K! I do agree the sound fits the meaning. "Snirp" has a unique and perfectly unpleasant sound!

I was often called "kapusta head" as a kid. I guess it's like cabbage brain, for someone who has not much going on upstairs, ha ha. :)

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Started Old Sins by Aline Templeton

[Christine]

I finished my book called Christmas on the Coast by Lee Tobin McClain

[Greg]

Reading three different books for group or buddy reads in different groups:

They Called Us Enemy is a graphic novel about Japanese internment. As both of my spouse's parents were interned as kids at Poston, it's pretty emotional for me, even more so than I thought it would be. The first half of the graphic novel made me cry a couple times already. I love that it's not only about the horrors of the experience but also about the human spirit and the unselfish communal focus that allowed these people to survive the unfair and barbarous conditions of the camps. It's a really quick read.

I'm more than half way through the fantasy novel The House in the Cerulean Sea already. This one I'm listening to on audio during my commute on those days I go to work at the office (rather than working at home).

And I'm slowly savoring the short work The Holly-Tree Inn by Dickens according to the reading schedule laid out for that group. This one I'm reading at night before bed.

After I finish the first two of these, I plan to start The Bluest Eye, the classic group read for this very group! I like Morrison, and I'm looking forward to it.

[LauraT]

Christine wrote: "I finished my book called Christmas on the Coast by Lee Tobin McClain"

How was it Christine?

[LauraT]

As usual I'm as well reading several things at the same time, depending from wher I read them:
The Seven Sisters on storytell - walking to and from work; L'acqua del lago non è mai dolce (an Italian winner of prize) at work for the empty minutes; After the Funeral at home and Angeli per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone on my bedside table.
Two in Italian and two in English: perfect equity!!!

[Christine]

LauraT I really liked the book called called Christmas on the Coast by Lee Tobin McClain

[Teri-K]

Rereading Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. It's not my favorite of hers, but it is funny. And I enjoy that she can defend novels while still making fun of them in her story.