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[Kaye]

Now reading The Gentle Axe byR.N. Morris

[Melodie]

I finished and was terribly disappointed with it!

[Sherry]

I am re-reading Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey series, the first of which is "Silent in the Grave." I also love Tasha Alexander's Emily Ashton series, the first of which is "And Only to Deceive." If you like a great mystery, give these a try.

[Linda]

I like to read Fantasy Novels by Mercedes Lackey, and Historial Fiction Novels, Adventure Type Novels. Also I like to read Classics Novels too like Charles Dickens and so forth.

[Kaye]

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón is up next.

[Linda]

Sherry

Deanna Raybourn's Novels and Tasha Alexander's Novels sounds really good. I'm going to put them down in my Author's list that I have.

[Kait]

Lately I've been reading Angels series. I'm really hooked. I've also been getting back into the Brit procedurals but reading around the genre not concentrating on any one author or series.

[Caroline]

Dru - You and I think alike! I just bought that book and it's next after

[Sherry]

Linda wrote: "Sherry

Deanna Raybourn's Novels and Tasha Alexander's Novels sounds really good. I'm going to put them down in my Author's list that I have."

Be sure to read them in order if you can, since in both series the character development and sequence of events carries nicely from one book to the next.

[Sherry]

Kait wrote: "Lately I've been reading Angels series. I'm really hooked. I've also been getting back into the Brit procedurals but reading around the genre not concentrating on any ..."

Can you explain what you mean by "British procedurals"? Thanks...

[Vicky]

Heather L wrote: "Currently reading The Christmas Train by David Baldacci, part of the Christmas Spirit reading challenge I am participating in through January 6 (Ephiany)."

I heard this one on audio last Christmas. I really liked that because each chapter started with the sounds of the train's whistle and wheels on the track. The sound effects did it for me.

[Linda]

Sherry wrote: "Linda wrote: "Sherry

Deanna Raybourn's Novels and Tasha Alexander's Novels sounds really good. I'm going to put them down in my Author's list that I have."

Be sure to read them in order if yo..."

Sherry
Oh okay I will read them in order than...thanks for letting me know this.
Linda

[Kait]

I hope this responds to Sherry's post - Martin Edwards, PD James type of books the pace is so different. Reginald Hill is another. I keep trying to find a series I used to read years ago, I can't remember enough of it to search for it. You really got to know the entire cast of characters, victim included, before the death so you really cared about the victim. Guessing the victim was the first mystery to solve, who did it was the second!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Vicky wrote: "I heard this one on audio last Christmas. I really liked that because each chapter started with the sounds of the train's whistle and wheels on the track. The sound effects did it for me."

Now that would be cool. I'm still working on this one. I did not get as much read over the past week, what with finishing Christmas cards (I make my own) and Christmas presents. It has me wanting to take another long train ride, but maybe not in December, lol.

I've also plucked a 3-in-1 anthology of Christmas stories off the TBR shelf: On Santa's Naughty List. Really liked the first story, and so far the second is good as well.

[Sherry]

Kait wrote: "I hope this responds to Sherry's post - Martin Edwards, PD James type of books the pace is so different. Reginald Hill is another. I keep trying to find a series I used to read years ago, I can't r..."

Kait wrote: "I hope this responds to Sherry's post - Martin Edwards, PD James type of books the pace is so different. Reginald Hill is another. I keep trying to fi series I used to read years ago, I can't
Wow, that series you can't remember the name of sounds really fascinating! Please post the info when you remember it!

[❂ Murder by Death]

I'm using the time before the New Year, when all my challenges start, to read Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy. Since all the books in my TBR pile are slotted in for challenges that don't start until the new year anyway, I figured this would be a great time to power through it.

[Melodie]

Jennifer-in-oz wrote: "I'm using the time before the New Year, when all my challenges start, to read Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy. Since all the books in my TBR pile are slotted in for challe..."

I haven't read a Clancy book in years. Let me know what you think of this one.

[Caroline]

I got books about a couple of my favorite actors and ) . I was lucky enough to see the two of them do the play Love Letters here in DC and the chemistry between them is terrific! I'm looking forward to reading more details about their lives (and the tragedies they have shared - like the deaths of William Holden and Natalie Wood.

[alicia]

I was on a cozy kick for awhile and have finally read some other stuff lately. I finishedChosenwhich i did not really care for to much.The characters were just not people i liked all that much. Full Dark, No Stars was good.Dark Oracle was very good. I am now reading

[Kait]

Hi Sherry, I never could resist a challenge, Dorothy Simpson was the author and the books are the Luke Thanet series. I can't beleive I found them! Another favorite of mine is S.T. Haymon. Those are very dark, haven't seen a new one in years, but they are riviting.

[Priscilla]

Since it is christmas I love to read a holiday themed book. I am reading . After reading 'The Book Of Tomorrow' last year and falling in love with her writing style I found this holiday book at the library! So pleased I am reading this one.It reads just like one of those feel good christmas movies where the main character learns something about themselves. But I have a feeling there is more to this book, It is hidden in there to find...just like the magical elements in her other book. so I can wait to find out what it is.

[Linda]

Priscilla

What is the name of your Book and the Author's name that you are reading.

Thanks
Linda

[Caroline]

Linda - If you move the cursor over the picture of the book, you will see the title/author. : )

[Linda]

Oh okay...thanks

[Kaye]

Finally finished The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and it was pretty good. I wouldn't stay up too late at nights to read it but did enjoy it. Started The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. It hooked me right from the start and promises to be a really good read.

[Sherry]

Kait wrote: "Hi Sherry, I never could resist a challenge, Dorothy Simpson was the author and the books are the Luke Thanet series. I can't beleive I found them! Another favorite of mine is S.T. Haymon. Those ar..."

Thanks! I have noted those authors and will look them up. Let me throw you a couple more authors, too. Charles Finch has a series with Charles Lenox as the main character which is excellent, and C.S. Harris's series featuring Sebastian St. Cyr is also excellent. These are totally different in feeling from the Deanna Raybourn and Tasha Alexander series - I guess you could also say they are "darker," but still every bit as good. Again, I would suggest reading them in order if possible, so the character development and progression of events comes to you in order.

[Priscilla]

Linda Wrote:What is the name of your Book and the Author's name that you are reading.

I have finished reading the book now Linda It is by
Cecelia Ahern. It was an enjoyable read, a little confusing toward the end with some of the twists. But a lovely christmas read no the less. The Gift

[Linda]

Oh okay...thanks...

[Caroline]

Okay, I can't remember if I mentioned this before or not (chalk it up to forgetfulness of old age LOL) but I just finished a TERRIFIC non-cozy:

I love Jeff Dunham and this book was great! He's a ventriloquist/comedian and throughout the book he has little conversations with his puppets. It is TOO funny! Highly recommend to anyone who likes to laugh.

[Donna]

I started last night to keep me in the holiday mood.

[Linda]

Donna

I love Debbie Macomber's Novels..they are really good.

Linda

[❂ Murder by Death]

Melodie wrote: "Jennifer-in-oz wrote: "I'm using the time before the New Year, when all my challenges start, to read Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy.

I haven't read a Clancy book in years. Let me know what you think of this one.
"

Melodie - Finished last night. If you like his books, this one is just as solid (in more than once sense - 950 pages!) as his previous books. It kept me reading all day yesterday. The end of the plot felt a bit anti-climatic, but I still enjoyed it very much. Tom Clancy left enough open to write another, but not so much that you're left frustrated if he doesn't. I would also add that while it's definitely not graphic, Tom was feeling a bit more torture-happy in this one.

[Tracy T.]

I'm reading . I'm only about 40 pages in so I'm not sure what to think of it yet.

[Kaye]

Sherry wrote: "Kait wrote: "Lately I've been reading Angels series. I'm really hooked. I've also been getting back into the Brit procedurals but reading around the genre not concentr..."

Sherry, Elizabeth George writes a series set in Britain and I call it a procedural because the two main characters, Lynley and Havers, both work for the police. A procedural builds the story around how the crime is solved. John Harvey and Cynthia Harrod-Eagles(Bill Slider series) both write police proceduals also. Harvey's are a little more gritty than Elizabeth George or cynthia H-E.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I think I'm going to be hooked on Urban Fantasy (or Romance Paranormal, as you like ;) ) in the next days: Blood Challenge and Mercy Blade arrived today to my greedy hands LOL

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Heather L wrote: "Currently reading The Christmas Train by David Baldacci, part of the Christmas Spirit reading challenge I am participating in through January 6 (Ephiany)."
This was my introduction to David Baldacci. It is great!

[Paula]

I'm listening to Zombies vs. Unicorns and The Enchantment Emporium

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Mary Alice: The Christmas Train was indeed a good book.

I have not read a single cozy in almost a month, due to participating in the annual Christmas Spirit reading challenge (Nov 26-Jan 6), and did not get as much read as I would have liked. In addition to The Christmas Train, I also finished On Santa's Naughty List (pretty good), A Christmas Carol by Dickens, and am only a couple chapters away from finishing Tidings of Great Joy by Sandra Brown. Am hoping to get one more read for the challenge this week, maybe something by Mary Higgins Clark.

Am also reading A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne on the Nintendo DS -- my sister got me "100 Classic Books" for Christmas, which is also how I read A Christmas Carol. This is a retelling of six Greek myths geared for children. It was so popular when initially published in 1852, that Tanglewood Tales (six more myths) was published a year later.

[Shannon]

I have just read I am really enjoying this series

[alicia]

I have been reading Best Friends Forever

[Shay]

Marisa wrote: "I think I'm going to be hooked on Urban Fantasy (or Romance Paranormal, as you like ;) ) in the next days: Blood Challenge and Mercy Blade arrived today to my greedy h..."

I love the Jane Yellowrock series. Have you read her other series?

[Donna]

I finished . I enjoyed it and want to read more in the series. I read the first couple of Cedar Cove books, but then lost track of what I'd read. I guess I'll start at the beginning again.

Now I'm reading and .

[Sandra J]

I'm starting Fired Up today.

[Melodie]

Looking to finish and this weekend!

[Sue]

I've got a historical, To the Tower Born: A Novel of the Lost Princes and one I can't quite classify The Bone Garden going right now. Like most Gerrisen's it's a thriller, but this one keeps hopping back and forth in time.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Shay wrote: I love the Jane Yellowrock series. Have you read her other series? "

No, I don't know another one (that I remember now).

[Kaye]

Started a debut novel last night by Laura Spinella Beautiful Disaster. Started out very well and I feel I've got a good handle on the characters so far.

[Priscilla]

I have The Witch Hunter: A Crowner John Mystery on my TBR pile. It sounds really interesting and a new author for me.I Just need to finish my cozy pile first! lol ;)

[Shay]

Shay wrote: "Marisa wrote: "I think I'm going to be hooked on Urban Fantasy (or Romance Paranormal, as you like ;) ) in the next days: Blood Challenge and Mercy Blade arrived today..."

Her older series, Rogue Mage, starts with the book Bloodring.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Ok, I'll look at it.