Books on my short list

[Ann]

I see another John Grisham is due out in October 2018, The Reckoning. I know we’ve seen some misfires from him lately but the description looks promising. (And maybe a group read for Nov/Dec?)

[Melodie]

Ann wrote: "I see another John Grisham is due out in October 2018, The Reckoning. I know we’ve seen some misfires from him lately but the description looks promising. (And maybe a group read fo..."

I'm in. I've got it on order!

[BarryP]

New York Times bestselling author John Grisham returns to Clanton, Mississippi, to tell the story of an unthinkable murder and the bizarre trial that follows it, in this powerful new legal thriller.

Pete Banning was Clanton's favorite son, a returning war hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbor, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. Then one cool October morning in 1946. he rose early, drove into town, walked into the Church, and calmly shot and killed the Reverend Dexter Bell. As if the murder wasn't shocking enough, it was even more baffling that Pete's only statement about it - to the sheriff, to his defense attorney, to the judge, to his family and friends, and to the people of Clanton - was "I have nothing to say." And so the murder of the esteemed Reverend Bell became the most mysterious and unforgettable crime Ford County had ever known.

[Ann]

Barry: Thanks for posting the description of The Reckoning; I must admit it has me intrigued!

[Carol/Bonadie]

Yes, thanks Barry. Sign me up!

[Ann]

Nov-2018 I just saw that another author has been tapped to pick up the Sunny Randall series with a new entry (#7) Robert B. Parker's Blood Feud coming in late November. Mike Lupica is a sports writer.

[Carol/Bonadie]

That is awesome news, Ann! I know Mike Lupica well because he writes for the dreaded New York papers (to those who don't know me I bleed Boston sports) and also has written a ton of Y/A books with sports themes. Interesting choice for the Sunny Randall series, we'll see what he does with it.

[BarryP]

So we will get the Boston spin from you on a New York author writing about a hard core Boston PI. Can't wait.

[Ann]

Carol: I didn't realize that he had written YA books, will check that out.
Carol/Bonadie wrote: "That is awesome news, Ann! I know Mike Lupica well because he writes for the dreaded New York papers (to those who don't know me I bleed Boston sports) and also has written a ton of Y/A books with ..."

Barry: This does sound like Carol's take will be interesting!
Barry wrote: "So we will get the Boston spin from you on a New York author writing about a hard core Boston PI. Can't wait."

[Darren]

Me? For the very first time in my life I have absolutely no time to read. The work has been steadily piling up until I realized just the other day that I had started three different books within the last year -- and had finished none! I really can't believe it. Never before in my life have I been so stupidly busy -- and not with exciting affairs either but with yard work, the garden, training the new puppy, dealing with an unplanned litter of pups and such stuff like that. I find all the work so much harder now that I need my walker to do everything. And carving out time to write the sequel to my recent book has been like pulling your own teeth. Almost impossible.

That's why I lurk here mostly. Because I have nothing to contribute. But I really enjoy the lively discussions on this board about my favourite subject -- books.

I just wanted to pop in and say something because my last interactions with you guys was a bit weird and I wanted to yet again speak words here so that you could see that though I'm still only lurking there is a reason for that. On that last occasion I really wasn't trying to hawk books.

So with all that said, I just wanted to say HI. Now I guess I'll say BYE.

So, bye.

Best,
Darren.

[Ann]

Darren for a life long reader that must be difficult to accept. I imagine trying to juggle writing a sequel and a busy life doesn't leave much time. Since reading for most of us is a component of experiencing balance, I hope you'll find a good book that returns you to the habit. Of course we all like to finish a book, but reading doesn't have to always be about finishing either.
Good luck!
Darren wrote: "Me? For the very first time in my life I have absolutely no time to read. The work has been steadily piling up until I realized just the other day that I had started three different books within the last year - - and had finished none! ..."

[Darren]

Hi Ann, yes it has been trying at times. Especially lately as I see summer pass by and I've yet to be moved by any singular piece of literature. I've been thinking of re-reading The Mountain Story by Lori Lansens jest because, as tales of survival go, it was bloody brilliant. Ive also got a book by a fellow Goodreads author, Dawn Ireland called The Last Dog which is quite promising and with a 3-day family reunion this weekend hopefully i will get some reading time in.

But next week the crabapples have to be picked and apple juice and cider made and canned.

You know... I'm not really sure I like summers on the farm anymore!

(just kidding. I secretly love them.)

Best,
Darren

[Carol/Bonadie]

Darren, we all know what it's like to be too busy to read, and it does indeed suck. Thanks for coming in out of lurkdom to chime in, it's much more fun to hear from people even if you don't have much to contribute on books you're reading. One reason to look forward to winter, I suppose!

[Darren]

Hallelujah! Winter is on the way...

[BarryP]

Aug 18
Slaughter, Karin Pieces of Her
Muller, Marsha The Brakers
Hamilton, Steve DeadMan Running (Alex McNight)
Deuterman, PT The Ice Man
Parker, T Jefferson Swift Vengeance
Hall, James W When you can't Stop
Sept 18
Hiaasen, Carl Squirm
Coleman, Reed Colorblind (Spenser)
Pelecanos, George The Man Who Came Uptown
Flynn (kyle mills) Red War
Cussler Shadow Tyrants (Oregon)
Tracey, PJ The Guilty Dead (Monkeewrench)
Paretsky, Sara Death on the edge
Piniero/Weber Ashes of Victory
Oct 18
John Sandford Holy Ghost (Flowers)
Michael Connelly Dark Sacred Night (Bosch/Ballard)
John Grisham The Reckoning
Paretsky,Sara Shell Game
McGarrity, Micheal Residue
Roenfelt, David Deck the Hounds
Nov 18
Child, Lee Past Tense
Baldacci, David the Long Road to Mercy
"Parker"(Mike Lupica) Blood Feud (Sunny Randall)
Cussler Sea of Greed (NUMA)
Dec 18
Butcher, Jim Mirror Mirrror
Griffin, WEB The Enemy of my Enemy

Jan 2019

Feb 2019
Greaney, Mark Mission Critical

Mar 2019

Apr 2019

May 2019
Hamilton, Steve An Honerable Assassin

[Ann]

Thanks Barry! Saw several I could reserve at the library. Woo hoo!

[Sherry]

hey barry-
kyle mills is going to be at mohegan on 10/2 at 7.

[BarryP]

Sounds like a good reason for a field trip. Have you tried Pepe's fresh tomato pizza?

[Carol/Bonadie]

Hey, wait a second. Why is this only a Barry/Sherry excursion? (No matter that I don't have a clue who Kyle Mills is.)

[Ann]

Carol: I haven’t read a Kyle Mills book in years but I enjoyed his Mark Beamon series back in 2001 or so. A maverick FBI agent, don’t remember more. Have fun going to see him!

I’m planning on seeing Lisa Scottoline this Thursday at Parnassus Books here in Nashville. This will be the second time I’ve gone to an event for her. (Also many years ago) I’m excited!

[BarryP]

I did not think it was a Barry/Sherry. It is not an excursion without you Carol.
These days Kyle Mills has grown from his own thrillers to ghosting dead authors too, like Vince Flynn.

[Ann]

Barry: Kyle Mills sounds like he would be an incredibly interesting person to hear from. Enjoy!

[OMalleycat]

Barry wrote: "These days Kyle Mills has grown from his own thrillers to ghosting dead authors too, like Vince Flynn."

It would be really interesting to hear the process an author goes through to ghost established authors.

[BarryP]

OMalleycat wrote: "
It would be really interesting to hear the process an author goes through to g..."
The whole ghosting thing has haunted me for a while.

[OMalleycat]

Barry wrote: The whole ghosting thing has haunted me for a while."

[Sherry]

Barry wrote: "Sounds like a good reason for a field trip. Have you tried Pepe's fresh tomato pizza?"

but of course! i'm working the event- not sure what time i need to be there. will keep you posted. link to get tickets is on bank square's website.
carol- you interested?

[Carol/Bonadie]

Barry wrote: "I did not think it was a Barry/Sherry. It is not an excursion without you Carol.
These days Kyle Mills has grown from his own thrillers to ghosting dead authors too, like Vince Flynn."

Just the response I was looking for! I knew I could count on you Barry!

[Carol/Bonadie]

Barry wrote: "OMalleycat wrote: "
It would be really interesting to hear the process an author goes through to g..."
The whole ghosting thing has haunted me for a while."

If Goodreads did emoji's the eye-roll emoji would be right here. ____

[Carol/Bonadie]

Sherry wrote: "Barry wrote: "Sounds like a good reason for a field trip. Have you tried Pepe's fresh tomato pizza?"

but of course! i'm working the event- not sure what time i need to be there. will keep you post..."

Yah. Should I go ahead and get my ticket throught the Bank Street web site?

It's a Tuesday night so it might depend on what I have going on work-wise, but I'll say yes for now.

[Sherry]

Carol/Bonadie wrote: "Sherry wrote: "Barry wrote: "Sounds like a good reason for a field trip. Have you tried Pepe's fresh tomato pizza?"

but of course! i'm working the event- not sure what time i need to be there. wil..."

yes. definitely. you're always welcome to spend the night here, too.
it's $5 to attend or $30.83, which includes the book. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kyle-mil...

[BarryP]

Nov 18
Child, Lee Past Tense 11/6/2018
Baldacci, David the Long Road to Mercy 11/13/2018
"Parker"(Mike Lupica) Blood Feud (Sunny Randall) 11/27/2018
"Clancy" Oath of Office 11/27/2018
Evanovitch, Janet Look Alive 25 11/13/2018
Dec 18
Butcher, Jim Mirror Mirrror 12/31/2018
Griffin, WEB The Enemy of my Enemy
Poyer, David Deep War 12/4/2018
Jan 2019
Dorsey, Tim No Sunscreen for the Dead 1/15/2019
Finder, Joseph Judgement 1/29/2019
Burke, James Lee The New Iberia Blues 1/8/2019
Housewright, David First, Kill all the Lawyers 1/8/2019
Feb 2019
Greaney, Mark Mission Critical 2/19/2019
Eisler, Barry The Killer Collective 2/1/2019
Grippando, James The Girl in the Glass Box 2/5/2019
Mar 2019
Wolf Pack CJ Box 3/19/2019
Apr 2019
Sanford,John Neon Prey 4/23/2019
Connolly, John A Book of Bones
May 2019
Hamilton, Steve An Honerable Assassin
June 2019
Crais, Robert A Dangerous Man 6/18/2019

[Ann]

Thanks for sharing this most tempting list of books Barry!
There are several favorite authors with new books coming.

[Pat]

There must be a typo--my book's not on your list. :-)
Story of a Stolen Girl

[BarryP]

Sorry Pat. When you see it, you will know you have hit thee big time.

[BarryP]

I pulled the Butcher off the list. After a check of his web site, he is working on a Dresdin book, but no projected release date.

[Ann]

Boo! Thanks for the update Barry. Gives me more time to get caught up though.
Barry wrote: "I pulled the Butcher off the list. After a check of his web site, he is working on a Dresdin book, but no projected release date."

[Dawn]

I have the following to add to your list:
Run Away, a stand alone, by Coben coming out in March
Dead Man's Mistress by Housewright in May
Millennium 6 by Lugerantz in June
The Last Widow by Slaughter in August

[Ann]

Thanks Dawn! I wonder what the next Millennium (6) book will be about.

[BarryP]

I've stopped tracking the Millennium books, but will gladly add the others to my next update.

[BarryP]

I am about due to repost, I tend to update my list when the fancy strikes me.

[BarryP]

Feb 2019
Greaney, Mark Mission Critical
Eisler, Barry The Killer Collective
Grippando, James The Girl in the Glass Box
Mar 2019
Box CJ Wolf Pack
Campbell, Rich Treason
Roseffelt, David Black and Blue
Coben, Harlan Run Away
Apr 2019
Sanford,John Neon Prey
Connolly, John A Book of Bones
May 2019
Hamilton, Steve An Honerable Assassin
Brown, Dale Kremlin Strike
Housewright, David Dead Man's Mistress
June 2019
Crais, Robert A Dangerous Man
July2019
Hunter, Steve Game of Snipers
Aug 2019
Slaughter, Karen The Last Widow

future
Terry Hayes The Year of the Locust

[Dawn]

Thank you! Hadn't seen Black & Blue...was able to get on the list at the library already.
I recently watched the Clancy's Jack Ryan inspired series on Amazon. I've never read one of his books! How highly recommended is this series?

[BarryP]

I kinda blow hot and cold on the series. Not that I miss Clancy's writing, he stopped writing his own books long before he died. More like you have to be in the right mood for spy novel and the inherent skewing of truth involved.

[BarryP]

Feb 2019
Greaney, Mark Mission Critical
Eisler, Barry The Killer Collective
Grippando, James The Girl in the Glass Box
Mar 2019
Box CJ Wolf Pack (Pickett)
Campbell, Rich Treason
Roseffelt, David Black and Blue
Coben, Harlan Run Away
Isles, Greg Cemetary Road
cussler celtic empire (Pitt)
Apr 2019
Sanford,John Neon Prey
Connolly, John A Book of Bones
Baldacci, David /
Burke, Alafaire The Better Sister
May 2019
Hamilton, Steve An Honerable Assassin
Brown, Dale Kremlin Strike
Housewright, David Dead Man's Mistress
Deaver, Jeffery The Never Gane
June 2019
Crais, Robert A Dangerous Man
July2019
Hunter, Steve Game of Snipers
Aug 2019
Slaughter, Karen The Last Widow
Deuterman, PT The Nugget
WEB Griffin The Attack
Bix, CJ The Bitterroots
Sept 2019

Oct 2019
DeMille, Nelson The Deserter

[Carol/Bonadie]

Thanks, Barry!

I wonder if The Last Widow (Slaughter) is a standalone?

[Amy]

I can’t get Black and Blue yet.

[BarryP]

New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter brings back Will Trent and Sara Linton

in this superb and timely thriller full of devious twists, disturbing secrets, and shocking surprises you won't see coming

A mysterious kidnapping

On a hot summer night, a scientist from the Centers for Disease Control is grabbed by unknown assailants in a shopping center parking lot. Vanished into thin air, the authorities are desperate to save the doctor.

A devastating explosion

One month later, the serenity of a sunny Sunday afternoon is shattered by the boom of a ground-shaking blast - followed by another seconds later. One of Atlanta's busiest and most important neighborhood's has been bombed - the location of Emory University, two major hospitals, the FBI headquarters, and the CDC.

A diabolical enemy

Medical examiner Sara Linton and her partner Will Trent, an investigator with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, rush to the scene - and into the heart of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy thousands of innocent lives. When the assailants abduct Sara, Will goes undercover to save her and prevent a massacre - putting his own life on the line for the woman and the country he loves.

[Amy]

Barry it looks good, now if I could get it that would be even better.

[OMalleycat]

Barry wrote: "New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter brings back Will Trent and Sara Linton.."

Woohoo! I’d forgotten that her next was a Will and Sara!

[Dawn]

A new Louise Penny....A Better Man out in August!