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[Dianne]

I am reading A Discovery of Witches

[Donna]

Dianne wrote: "I am reading A Discovery of Witches"

I just finished this. I loved it.

[Kaye]

I'm reading for a little light seasonal reading.

[Shay]

A.F. wrote: "Melodie wrote: "A.F. wrote: "I have been told that only the first few Anita Blake books are worthwhile, but I have to admit I was not very impressed by the first one. I loved Hunger Games, am gett..."

I personally don't like smut. It's not really a "gritty" series, but have you tried Jesse Petersen's series? It starts with Married with Zombies.

[Ariel]

Shay wrote: "I personally don't like smut. It's not really a "gritty" series, but have you tried Jesse Petersen's series? It starts with Married with Zombies. "

I have not. Thank you Shay for that suggestion. I will look into them. I since you vouch that they are not what is billed as "sexy" I am more likely to give them a try.

[Lisa]

I love cozies as well but I like action books like Clive Cussler, other types of mysteries like Robert Crais ( more of a detective style) or even Jack HIggins.

[Melodie]

Lisa wrote: "I love cozies as well but I like action books like Clive Cussler, other types of mysteries like Robert Crais ( more of a detective style) or even Jack HIggins."

Crais is one of my favorites! And he's such a nice guy, not to mention easy on the eyes!

[Melodie]

Just started .

[Heidi]

Melodie wrote: "Just started ."

I am interested to see your thoughts on this one Melodie.

[Priscilla]

When I am not ready a cozy I love YA books I have just started reading . Its good so far! ;)

[Heidi]

Priscilla wrote: "When I am not ready a cozy I love YA books I have just started reading . Its good so far! ;)"

I read mostly just YA and cozies myself. I am starting How to Save a Life.

[Lisa]

Melodie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I love cozies as well but I like action books like Clive Cussler, other types of mysteries like Robert Crais ( more of a detective style) or even Jack HIggins."

Crais is one of my f..."I couldn't agree more!

[Melodie]

Priscilla wrote: "When I am not ready a cozy I love YA books I have just started reading . Its good so far! ;)"

I read a lot of YA. Just read 3 in a row!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished . Very slow starter, and the narration is dry, even though the protagonist is very likeable. But the story got moving about 1/3 of the way through and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Have already ordered the second in the series.

[Kaye]

I'm reading and it is action packed excitement.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I've just read Entangled and I've enjoyed a lot (nice Romance Paranormal/Urban Fantasy stories).

[Ellen]

Cindy wrote: "Ellie wrote: "Right now, most of my time is taken up with by Haruki Murakami."

How is the book? I'm hearing so much about it, but not sure its for me."

Sorry Cindy that I took so long to reply. I think it's a great book-I really love it.

[Erin L]

I'm reading by Neil Gaiman. It's prety good, but I'm not finding it as laugh out loud funny as Terry Pratchett was. There are still many, many funny moments though.

[Karen M]

Water for Elephants so far really good book!

[Melodie]

Karen M wrote: "Water for Elephants so far really good book!
"

I tried to get into that book twice because I know so many people who loved it, but I just couldn't get interested. Must be something with me, as I couldn't get into THE HELP either.

[Beth]

I'm reading Harlan Coben's Live Wire and finding it to be very enjoyable. Now I'll have to go back and catch up on the other nine books in the series that preceded it!

And I thought Water for Elephants was a great book. I'd love to get a chance to see the movie.

[Karen M]

Melodie wrote: "Karen M wrote: "Water for Elephants so far really good book!
"

I tried to get into that book twice because I know so many people who loved it, ..."

I sped right through it but sometimes it's just the way a particular book hits you, I think. I'm still trying to finish Middlesex, which is really a good book but for some reason I keep reaching for other books. I think I've read at least 3 or 4 other books while I'm still trying to finish Middlesex.

[Melodie]

Beth wrote: "I'm reading Harlan Coben's Live Wire and finding it to be very enjoyable. Now I'll have to go back and catch up on the other nine books in the series that preceded it!

And I thought..."

I love Coben's Myron Bolitar books, Beth! You've got some good ones in store for you. I don't care for his standalones so much, tho.

[Lisa]

Does anyone read Tim Dorsey books? I think he's a riot. Serge A Storms- the serial killer that only kills the guys that deserve it? With his perpetually stoned sidekick, Coleman? I just read, "When Elves Attack" really funny with a Christmas spin...

[Heidi]

Melodie wrote: "Karen M wrote: "Water for Elephants so far really good book!
"

I tried to get into that book twice because I know so many people who loved it, ..."

I listened to both books (Water and The Help) on audio and both had excellent narrators which helped me get into them.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I loved Water for Elephants, but have not yet read The Help, though it has been recommended to me by several different people.

[Donna]

I just finished Beauty and the Werewolf by Mercedes Lackey . I enjoyed it.

[Heidi]

Heather L wrote: "I loved Water for Elephants, but have not yet read The Help, though it has been recommended to me by several different people."

The Help on audio is bliss.

[Ellen]

I just finished Joan Didion's , which I liked, and am now reading by Helen Schulman. The setting is all very familiar: Upper West Side & the Bronx, Riverdale and Co-op City, & I'm both enjoying that & finding it depressing. I think I like to read books that take place away from NYC!

[Karen]

Completed yesterday. My review:This merits a 5 as far as I did not want to put it down, but for believability a 3 so I gave it a 4. I read another of his books and gave it a 5, but after this one they get less believable and though I like that the book is clean, these are bought at Christian booksellers and I still do not know what they have to do with God more than many secular books and way more violent in many respects. I would recommend Brandilyn Collins for more of a great thrilling read. but Biblical based. I do really like the ending, but should have bought 2nd hand used instead of full price. The Jones-town angle made me want to study more on that subject and I did learn a cool fact on sharks from the book.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Have just started The Christmas Clock by Kat Martin, a holiday read picked up at the used book sale last Christmas.

[Kaye]

Will be starting When Christmas Comes today.

[Karen M]

I'm in the middle of A Simple Amish Christmas. Sweet and a bit predictable but still a nice pleasant read.

[Debra]

I just started Joan Didion's Blue Nights. The book definitely is going to resonate with the over fifty woman, but her definition of what a Blue Night is is magical for any age.

[Melodie]

I finished 2 YA dystopians in the last couple of days. One I really liked, , the other I really didn't, .

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Kaye wrote: "Will be starting When Christmas Comes today."

I hope you enjoy that one, Kaye. I read it a few years back, before the Cameron Diaz/Kate Winslet movie "The Holiday," and loved it. I see that it is now a Hallmark movie, under the title "Trading Christmas." I'll have to get a friend to record it for me, so I can see how it compares to the book.

[Ellen]

Cindy wrote: "Ellie wrote: "Right now, most of my time is taken up with by Haruki Murakami."

How is the book? I'm hearing so much about it, but not sure its for me."

I can't tell if I answered you or not so just in case: if you like Murakami, you'll certainly like this one. If you haven't read Murakami, this is probably not the best one with which to start (Kafka on the Shore or The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle might be better).

[Kaye]

Heather L wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Will be starting When Christmas Comes today."

I hope you enjoy that one, Kaye. I read it a few years back, before the Cameron Diaz/Kate Winslet movie "The Holiday," an..."

A quick enjoyable read, Heather. I'll have to look out for the movie.

[alicia]

I just finished Double Dexter. It was awesome.

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I like to read the YAs before giving them to grandchildren. Latest was Land Of Mountains by Jinx Schwartz. Reminded me of Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn to tell you the truth. Except it's in the voice of a girl who turns 11. Very good read for most ages, I'd say. (Gave it to one turning 12.)

[Beth]

Beth wrote: "...And I thought Water for Elephants was a great book. I'd love to get a chance to see the movie. "

I just saw the movie last night and thought it was great, though, as usually happens to me, I thought the book was better. :)

[Debra]

Just finished and enjoyed it.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished The Christmas Clock by Kat Martin yesterday and started Christmas in Calico by Jack Curtis.

[Kaye]

Yesterday I started and really getting into it now. A little bit of mystery to it. Must be why I'm liking it!

[Karen M]

Reading a library ebook right now, Maine. I've always enjoyed books with multiple POVs.

[Ellen]

I'm reading a thriller mystery, The Boy in the Suitcase

[Melodie]

Reading . It's another YA dystopian, but so far it's excellent!

[Ellen]

I'm reading The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbøl-confusing opening but then starts to build in suspense.

[Kaye]

Karen M wrote: "Reading a library ebook right now, Maine. I've always enjoyed books with multiple POVs."

Ooh, I loved Maine! Glad you are enjoying it.

[Mary]

I'm coming to the end of Case Histories and have really enjoyed it. I saw the PBS production of it, so I knew the story but still enjoy the writing. It's serious but with occasional humor, and often touching. I recommend it.

Mary Ellen Hughes