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[Heidi]

I am listening to and on audio.

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Heidi I wrote: "I am listening to and on audio."

Oh I loved the Airhead series by Meg Cabot. Hope you like it.

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I'm reading , which is pretty good so far.

[Heidi]

Thanks Bella! So far, so good.

[Kaye]

Will probably finish up today

[Leslie]

I started Pray for Silence: A Thriller last night (or early this morning). I read Linda Castillo when she was romantic suspense. I think she made the move into mystery/thriller pretty well. I'm really enjoying this one although I think reading mainly cozies tend to make graphic violence, descriptive murder scenes and gore like walking into a brick wall for me. I feel it more than I used to I think.

[Denise]

I read a quick little romance that came from my Harlequin Ambassadors program. It was Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry. It was pretty good. Of course you knew how it would end from the beginning but I enjoyed the process of how they got there. I'm still reading Hanta Yo: An American Saga--I'm over half way through it now. I think what is taking so long is the Indian words. There is a dictionary in the back and I have to keep flipping back there to see how the word or words are pronounced and what they mean. I have looked the same words up several times as they just aren't sticking in my brain. Regardless, it is a good story and I imagine quite true to what actually took place during the time period being covered. But a quick read it is not!

[Melodie]

Denise wrote: "I read a quick little romance that came from my Harlequin Ambassadors program. It was Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry. It was pretty good. Of course you knew how it ..."

I remember when HANTA YO came out. Must be over 30 years ago. It was quite the popular read at the time!

[Denise]

Melodie: You are really good--Hanta Yo: An American Saga was published in 1979. The author died in 2003. (So I won't be able to write her and let her know how much I like her book.) In looking up the book on Google it appears that the Native Americans did not like the book.

[Vicky]

Sea of Monsters #2 of Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and Molokai by Alan Brennert.

[Miki]

I am currently reading The Help. It has been highly recommended, and so far, I am enjoying.

[Kaye]

Miki wrote: "I am currently reading The Help. It has been highly recommended, and so far, I am enjoying."

Fantastic book! I thought this was one of the best books I read last year. Enjoy!

[Modista Mama]

I started reading the Diane Fallon forensic mysteries by Beverly Connor. I'm going to read this while I wait for Deeply, Desperately to become available in the library.

[Kaye]

I finished and thought it was okay- not fantastic but a good read.

Now I'm reading Saffron Skies which is excellent!

[Caroline]

Modista Mama wrote: "I started reading the Diane Fallon forensic mysteries by Beverly Connor. I'm going to read this while I wait for Deeply, Desperately to become available in the library."

I love this series! And she has another book in the series coming out in December. Hooray!

[Leslie]

I received and read today . I started looking through it when I received it and 4 hours later I had finished reading it. I have felt out of sorts since finishing it but am glad that I read it.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I was planning to read either Mockingjay or The Christmas Chronicles: The Legend of Santa Claus this weekend, but "Chronicles" hasn't arrived in the mail yet and I wasn't feeling in the mood for Mockingjay following some disturbing dreams early this morning, or the next book on my cozy list. So...I browsed through one of the TBR bins and ended up with an older paranormal rom suspense, Dark Obsession by Amanda Stevens.

[Melissa]

I found Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her at my local library and am enjoying immensely so far!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Melissa: Though I was never much of a Nancy Drew fan (I prefer4ed Trixie Belden), that is a book I have been interested in reading a few years now. I attended a Wis Book Festival event with the author the year it came out and have been kicking myself ever since for not buying a copy right then and there, budget be hanged.

The talk was awesome, and I was glad I got there early enough to get a seat - there were a lot of people standing during the hour and a half she spoke. It was amazing, looking around the shop at the different generations represented, mostly female, of course, all sharing their favorite memories before and after the talk.

[Melissa]

I love Trixie Belden as well as Nancy Drew, The Happy Hollisters, and the Bobbsey Twins. My grandpa used to frequent yard sales and auctions. He'd buy all kinds of things and then turn around and have his own yard sale. I loved hunting for treasure in his garage. That is where I found my first Trixie Belden. I still have it! I recently bought a Trixie Belden (#6 I think) for my niece. I can't wait to share it with her!

[Heidi]

I am listening to and . Just finished and recommend it for a light sweet read :)

[Melodie]

I'm reading , which is definitely not a cozy!

[Lisa]

I tend to read two or three books at a time. I keep them in different spots so I always have something to read. I usually tend to have a mystery or thriller going along with a young adult novel. The third tends to be an ebook I can read at work or while traveling.

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I'm reading . Loving it so far!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Getting ready to start The Christmas Chronicles: The Legend of Santa Claus by Tim Slover, an ARC of which arrived this week (book coems out Nov 2). May have to dig out a Christmas CD to help get me in the mood.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

This evening after dinner I dug out a Christmas CD (Andrea Bocelli's "My Christmas") and curled up with THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA CLAUS and a cup of mint hot chocolate -- little did I know how appropriate that choice in flavors would be, as the healing and restorative powers of peppermint are woven throughout.

What an amazing story! I read yhis book in one evening, and can see reading it many times in the years to come. Heck, probably before this year is out! This is an enchanting story, sure to rekindle the Christmas Spirit in the hearts of all who read or hear it, and one that begs to be read aloud, which I did for a good portion of the book.

The story begins in 1343, when the child Klaus is orphaned during the plague and adopted by his father's woodcrafting guild. The boy grows to become a master woodworker. His talent and generosity make him beloved by all, save one. Through the telling of the story, we learn how Klaus met Anna, Dasher, how they became involved in the epic battle between good and evil, and how a simple carpenter became known as Santa Claus the world over.

This was truly a magical and inspiring story, one I recommend putting on your "to be bought" or "to be borrowed" list. THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA CLAUS is by Tim Slover, and is in stores November 2.

[Leslie]

I finished Deeper than the Dead this am. Good book...but I felt like it should have had an epilogue or maybe a to be continued...

[Melodie]

Heather L wrote: "This evening after dinner I dug out a Christmas CD (Andrea Bocelli's "My Christmas") and curled up with THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA CLAUS and a cup of mint hot chocolate -- little..."

Have put this one on my list! My "Christmas spirit" can definitely use a boost!

[Leslie]

Just finished . I think I'm so used to reading the series books that I have a hard time with the way stand alone books end. I always seem to want more. This was a good quick read.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Leslie wrote: "Just finished . I think I'm so used to reading the series books that I have a hard time with the way stand alone books end. I always seem to want more...."

I enjoyed this one too. I think my favorite by her though is .

[Melodie]

Jennifer-in-oz wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Just finished . I think I'm so used to reading the series books that I have a hard time with the way stand alone books end. I always see..."

I tried a couple of the Mary Kay Andrews books and couldn't finish either of them. I like the books she writes under her own name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck.

[Stewie's Mom]

I just started listening to . I really like the audio version. The narrator is terrific and I really like the humor of the writer. I also started reading . I like to break up my cozies with non-cozies from time to time!

[Melodie]

Stewie's Mom wrote: "I just started listening to . I really like the audio version. The narrator is terrific and I really like the humor of the writer. I also started reading [bookcover:..."

The Dresden Files audios are awesome! James Marsters is one of the best when it comes to audio books! You have a lot of good stuff ahead of you since this is just he first in the Dresden series. I read HUSH,HUSH last year and was terribly disappointed with it. Haven't decided if I'll give CRESCENDO a shot or not.

[Paula]

One day I am going to listen to Storm Front. I've read most of the books, but listening to James Marster tell the story appeals to me.

My current non-cozy book is The Magician. I have to say that I'm not loving it, but by gosh, by golly I'm going to finish the book! The book's not bad, it's just boring me. Can't even say why.

[Melodie]

My current non-cozy is . So many of the anthologies I've read lately have been real disappointments. So far, this one isn't!

[Shay]

Started . I'm reading the ebook, but the list of characters was like 3 pages. Just finished Pillars of the Earth, so I guess it's non-stop Follett for a while. (Well, in addition to my other 7 or so books.) I'm also starting . I don't know why, but a lot of the books that are appealing to me now are these huge brick-like novels.

[Denise]

Well, I FINALLY finished Hanta Yo: An American Saga, all 812 pages of it. It was good but I don't think it has ever taken me that long to read a book. Of course, I haven't been reading as much with packing for the move. (Don't even ask how that is going.) I am a little over half way through Time and Again by Jack Finney. It is a time travel book, pretty good so far. It is a definite change from Hanta Yo: An American Saga and a much faster and easier read.

[Melodie]

Shay wrote: "Started . I'm reading the ebook, but the list of characters was like 3 pages. Just finished Pillars of the Earth, so I guess it's non-stop Follett for a while. (We..."

I read GWTW when I was in the 6th grade. It was just before a re-release of the movie which my mom took me to after telling me what a great movie it was. Lots of things very different from the movie!

[Erin L]

I'm reading right now. It's fantastic, just like was. I was kind of dreading starting it last night because I sat down and read the Hunger Games all in one sitting and I worried I'd want (need) to do that with this too. I wanted to. I really did, but I forced myself to put it down around page 100 so I wouldn't be the walking dead today. I can't wait to get back to it tonight.!

[Shay]

I'm reading Catching Fire too. I'm glad Collins didn't try to "top" herself for the sake of simply doing so. I like that the story is as good and exciting as the first while having the events be a logical extension of what happened in The Hunger Games.

[Heidi]

The love the Hunger Game trilogy. The last book is really depressing though.

[Erin L]

Heidi I wrote: "The love the Hunger Game trilogy. The last book is really depressing though."

I don't think I wanted to know that. I suppose I should expect it, but yeah. I just want the happy ending, please.

[Susie]

I'm listening to The 9th Judgment. I think I've read too many, because they are all starting to sound the same ;(

[Heidi]

Erin wrote: "Heidi I wrote: "The love the Hunger Game trilogy. The last book is really depressing though."

I don't think I wanted to know that. I suppose I should expect it, but yeah. I just want the happy ..."

Oh no spoilers there by the way. The tone of the entire third book is a little more depressing is all I meant. I was not talking about the ending! :)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished with my latest cozy read, I found myself perusing the shelf, trying to decide what to read next. Though I was leaning towards something short, I instead found myself reaching for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which I have not read before and is just over 700 pages long. I usually reserve heavier tomes such as this for weekends, when I don't have to worry about carrying a book around, but at least this series tends to read fast. *Sigh* Call it my ode to Banned Books Week.

[Amanda]

Erin wrote: "Heidi I wrote: "The love the Hunger Game trilogy. The last book is really depressing though."

I don't think I wanted to know that. I suppose I should expect it, but yeah. I just want the happy ..."

The book is mostly depressing, but the end was happier and perfect. I'd say it was worth reading the first part of the book though, her story was amazing.

[Erin L]

Amanda wrote: "Erin wrote: "Heidi I wrote: "The love the Hunger Game trilogy. The last book is really depressing though."

I don't think I wanted to know that. I suppose I should expect it, but yeah. I just ..."

I'll be reading it all, no problem there. After finishing Catching Fire I'm not sure I want to wait for it to be available at the library. I'm tempted to just go out and buy Mockingjay. I love these books!

[Amanda]

I bought them all, I am not patient wiht the library sometimes, like with Mockingjay I think I was 76 in line, I wasn't going to wait.

[Heidi]

I bought Mokingjay for like $8.00 from Borders. It was worth it and now I have the set of them :)

[Emma]

Heidi I wrote: "The love the Hunger Game trilogy. The last book is really depressing though."

I just finished the Hunger Games and I have Catching Fire from the library waiting for me at home, but I have this nagging feeling that I should try and make this series last as long as possible. I really enhoyed Hunger Games and am not looking forward to the magic ending. I didn't think I would even like it, but Katniss is just such a loveable and strong character, I was sucked in! :)