Nominations open -- December 2017 group reads: Authors with last names beginning with "M"

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

It's that time again -- this time you'll be nominating a book written by an author with a last name starting with M. There have to be tons, so you shouldn't have any problems.

You know the drill --
1. do NOT nominate your own book
2. do NOT have your publicist nominate your book
3. if you nominate the winning book, you are the moderator for the discussion. If you don't want to lead the discussion, don't nominate a book.

that's it -- now, pick good ones!!

[Skye]

I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh

[Bill]

Thanks for taking care of the December challenge for me, Nancy. One less thing to focus on while I'm visiting my Dad.. :) I'll make a nomination though, The Fiend by Margaret Millar.

[Bonnie]

I'll nominate Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bonnie wrote: "I'll nominate Exit West by Mohsin Hamid"

My error, Bonnie -- it should be "last names beginning with M."

Nominate another book, please. I wouldn't have let it in the mix anyway, since it's not at all a crime novel.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "Thanks for taking care of the December challenge for me, Nancy. One less thing to focus on while I'm visiting my Dad.. :) I'll make a nomination though, [book:The Fie..."

My pleasure, absolutely. I hope Millar gets lots of votes.

[Skye]

It does look good, Nancy and Bill.

[Fred]

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I'll catch up with this and all other threads tomorrow - we had a medical emergency in our house Monday & Tuesday so I'm having a personal detox day today to help ease the stress. Everything's fine but I'll send out member emails, start posting everyone's nominations etc. tomorrow. I just need the day. Thanks.

[Skye]

So sorry, Nancy!!!!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I forget - does it need to be first in series?

[Skye]

Geez, I'm not sure, Susanna!

[Bill]

Best wishes Nancy.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Okay - things are better, I am better, and it's back to business now.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "I forget - does it need to be first in series?"

If it's an author we haven't read, or a series we haven't read, the first book is usually best. I just read a book that was number 7 (I didn't know) , and all was well until I reached the end, and realized that stuff the main character had done in the previous books was possibly a factor in how the author ended this one. So to me, at least, it makes a difference. You can always check the group book shelf if you're not sure.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Skye wrote: "So sorry, Nancy!!!!"

thank you and no worries -- I've been on high mental alert since Sunday but everything is okay now.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "Best wishes Nancy."

thank you, Bill. Crisis over and averted.

[Bonnie]

Nancy wrote: "Bonnie wrote: "I'll nominate Exit West by Mohsin Hamid"

My error, Bonnie -- it should be "last names beginning with M."

Nominate another book, please. I wouldn't h..."

My mistake, forgot what group I was nominating for :)

[Bonnie]

I'll nominate The One by John Marrs

[Skye]

Nancy wrote: "Skye wrote: "So sorry, Nancy!!!!"

thank you and no worries -- I've been on high mental alert since Sunday but everything is okay now."
Thanks for the update; sure hope all is well!

[Natalie]

I would like to nominate The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. I know the group has already read Big Little Lies, so if you would like me to pick a book from an author that hasn't been read before instead, I can do that.

[Supriya]

I’ll nominate ‘Welcome to wherever you are’ by John Marrs.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Michelle wrote: "I'm also new to the group. Hope I'm not missing something that qualifies a book for nomination.

The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1..."

1, I Let You Go, by Clare Mackintosh -- Skye
2. The Fiend, by Margaret Millar -- Bill
3. All the Missing Girls, by Megan Miranda -- Fred
4. The One, by John Marrs -- Bonnie
5. The Cold Cold Ground, by Adrian McKinty -- Suzy
6. What She Knew, by Gilly Macmillan -- Supriya
7. The Razor's Edge, by Somerset Maugham -- Tom
8. A Man Lay Dead, by Ngaio Marsh -- Susanna
9. The Unquiet Grave, by Sharon McCrumb -- Rosemary
10. Cold Granite, by Stuart MacBride -- David
11. The Winter People, by Jennifer McMahon -- Michelle
12. Palace of Treason, by Jason Matthews -- Jessica
13. One of Us Is Lying, by Karen McManus -- Autumn
14. Shadow War, by Sean McFate -- Scott

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Natalie wrote: "I would like to nominate The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. I know the group has already read Big Little Lies, so if you would like me ..."

Since it wasn't that long ago for Liane Moriarty, let's pass on this one, Natalie. Fee free to pick another one though!!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Supriya wrote: "I’ll nominate ‘Welcome to wherever you are’ by John Marrs."

Sorry -- someone beat you to John Marrs already. Another choice??

[Supriya]

Ok then I’ll go with ‘What she knew’ by Gilly Macmillan

[Suzy]

I'll nominate The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty. It's a favorite series of a mystery-loving friend that I've been wanting to read.

[Tom]

How about The Razor's Edge, by W. Somerset Maugham?

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I will nominate A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh.

[Tom]

McKinty is an excellent choice!

[Rosemary]

The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb

[Tom]

Rosemary wrote: "The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb"

Uh oh! Another good one.

[Gabriel]

I'd like to nominate Two Kinds of Truth as it's the last book in the Harry Bosh series by Michael Connelly just released at the end of October, so just a few days ago practically, so why not go for it...

now, I'm gonna get my hands on this one anyway, but I was thinking maybe other group members would like to chat about it too...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Gabriel wrote: "I'd like to nominate Two Kinds of Truth as it's the last book in the Harry Bosh series by Michael Connelly just released at the end of October, so just a few days ago..."

Well, I'd love to help you out here, Gabriel, but it's all about authors whose last names end in "M."

[Courtney Raine]

I nominate "I See You" by Clare MacKintosh. I'm new to the group so you may have read this already (sorry in advance!)

[MissLemon]

Suzy wrote: "I'll nominate The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty. It's a favorite series of a mystery-loving friend that I've been wanting to read."
I read that earlier this year, really enjoyed it but I have the Ngaio Marsh on my to read list so I will be voting for that one :-)

[Jessica]

I am getting set to read Palace of Treason (2) by Jason Matthews because Red Sparrow (1) was so good. I'd nominate either one...Russian spy/CIA thriller--(Red Sparrow about to be out in movie theaters)

[Theona]

Insidious Intent by Val McDermid. Its not the first in the Tony Hill/Carol Jordan series, but I really enjoy this Author.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bonnie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Bonnie wrote: "I'll nominate Exit West by Mohsin Hamid"

My error, Bonnie -- it should be "last names beginning with M."

Nominate another book, please..."

been there, done that!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Courtney wrote: "I nominate "I See You" by Clare MacKintosh. I'm new to the group so you may have read this already (sorry in advance!)"

Must be a good book -- it's already nominated!!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Jessica wrote: "I am getting set to read Palace of Treason (2) by Jason Matthews because Red Sparrow (1) was so good. I'd nominate either one...Russian spy/CIA thriller--(Red Sparrow about to be out in movie theat..."

Tough choice, but if you would please, can you just choose one? Thanks!!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Theona wrote: "Insidious Intent by Val McDermid. Its not the first in the Tony Hill/Carol Jordan series, but I really enjoy this Author."

Like Liane Moriarty, we've read a Val McDermid novel this year. Can you find another book to nominate?? Thanks!

[Michelle ~catching up slowly~]

I'm also new to the group. Hope I'm not missing something that qualifies a book for nomination.

The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[Chris]

I'd like to nominate:



HUSH GIRL : It's Only a Dream by Gloria Zachgo

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Chris wrote: "I'd like to nominate:



HUSH GIRL : It's Only a Dream by Gloria Zachgo"

Once again, I'm very, very sorry, but right there in message #1 I did say we were looking to nominate books written by an author with a last name starting with M. Another choice, maybe??

[Chris]

Nancy wrote: "Chris wrote: "I'd like to nominate:



HUSH GIRL : It's Only a Dream by Gloria Zachgo"

Once again, I'm very, very sorry, but righ..."

Sorry - I missed it.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

No worries, Chris. If you can think of another book you'd like to nominate, feel free.

[Jessica]

Oh sure. I'll selfishly choose the 2nd in the series then since I haven't read it and actually have a copy :)

Palace of Treason By Jason Matthews

[Saralyn]

I'm nominating Deadly Kiss by Bob Bickford. The book is a fascinating tale based on a real-life incident. The author's lush prose and touches of the supernatural create an unforgettable pastiche. It's no wonder the book won the prestigious Best First Novel of 2017 from International Thriller Writers.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

And again, I'm very, very sorry, but right there in message #1 I did say we were looking to nominate books written by an author with a last name starting with M.

another book, maybe?