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[Heidi]

I am reading (and loving) The Fault in Our Stars .

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Solid as Steele by Rebecca York.

Up next: I Love Bad Boys an anthology by Lori Foster, Janelle Denison and Donna Kauffman. It's the 29th book on my GR TBR shelf, and rather appropriate for Valentine's, n'est pas?

[Ian]

I wish I had the amount of time everyone seems to have for multiple books, but I spend so much time writing these days it's difficult.

I need something funny for my next read. Any suggestions?

[Lisa]

How about the Cat Deluca series by K J Larsen? There are two books in the series, easy read and funny. Liar Liar and Sticks and Stones.
Cat Deluca owns the Pants on fire detective agency...anyway see what you think.

If you have a bit more of a warped sense of humor try Tim Dorsey, his newest is PIneapple Grenade, just out.

[Erin L]

L.H. If you're looking for non-cozy funny, have you tried Christopher Moore? He's hilarious and I just finished Lamb a couple of weeks ago and still have random memories of the book that make me chuckle quietly.

I'm also a fan of Monster and Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez.

And finally my favorite series of all - the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. It starts with The Colour of Magic and is heavy on the satire if you like that kind of thing. He's another author that often has me laughing out loud.

[Karen M]

I'm reading the final Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which I am reading slowly because I hate that it's the last book. I'm also reading a bizarre book called The Gorge which is well written but so far there's a cult, possession by an evil spirit, rattlesnakes, Cherokee shaman, ghost Indians, cannabalism and I can't stop reading because I need to know what going to happen next. Thank goodness it's only a little over 200 pages!

[Beth]

I just finished reading Defending Jacob: A Novel . This is a excellent courtroom drama mystery. It starts slowly, drawing you in like an anaconda systematically squeezing its victim. By the time you reach the middle, you are trapped, the book stuck to your hands as the air is squeezed out of you. The story keeps changing as surprising revelations are casually dropped in your lap until you read the last two scenes with your mouth hanging open, finishing with a satisfying "Whoosh" for your last breath. Then the book lives with your for days afterward as you replay scenes in your mind. For me, that's what indicates a book deserves 5 stars. I highly recommend it!

[Erin L]

Thanks Beth. I just put on hold at the library. I love legal thrillers/courtroom dramas.

[Linda]

I went to my library yesterday and I got "Criminal Damage" by Margarget Yorke. I am going to start reading this today. My Library has several books by this Author.

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I am now reading Love Finds You in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

[southpaw285]

I am reading What Happens in London.

[Lisa]

Reading Coffin Man by James Doss and A Thief's guide to Las Vegas by Chris Ewan, both interesting mysteries not too heavy and a little humor.

[Karen M]

Finally got the email yesterday to pick up One Day, only about 10% into it so far. Almost finished A King in a Court of Fools which I'm loving, sweet little book. I'm still working on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, savoring every page.

[Heidi]

Karen M wrote: "Finally got the email yesterday to pick up One Day, only about 10% into it so far. Almost finished A King in a Court of Fools which I'm loving, sweet little book. I..."

Love HP! I really liked One Day until the last part. I won't say more than that.

[Susan]

I am currently reading Our Lady of the Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin for my book club.

[Maria]

Last evening Fritz Strobl was the guest speaker at our Sisters in Crime meeting, I ended up buying one of his thrillers so now I'll be reading Presidential Migraines. Thick book, need to find time.

[Kaye]

Reading

[Erin L]

I finally picked up at the library yesterday. It's really the only Lescroart I hadn't read yet. So far I'm quite disappointed that Dismas isn't making an appearance. It's just missing something without him. But at least when I've got it read, I'll be caught up for a bit.

[Melodie]

Finished last night and didn't like it. Starting .

[Jennifer]

So I had about 7 books going and wasn't making significant progress anywhere. Finished two, most of the way through most of the others, zeroed in last couple days on two of them: Bad Luck And Trouble on audio and The Tin Roof Blowdown. Enjoying both but The Tin Roof Blowdown-- well, first of all it's set right after Katrina which is horrific. Second, I recently read a book several books farther in in this series, one in which the main character never once mentioned his daughter- who has always been a main focus. So for him to NEVER mention her makes me think something awful happened. Now I'm reading one of the in-between books I missed- The Tin Roof Blowdown-- and reading every page with my heart in my throat, because the daughter is a character in this one and a psychopath has met her.....

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished I Love Bad Boys by Foster/Denison/Kauffman before bed last night, and have started another older rom suspense, Lawful Engagement (Harlequin Intrigue No. 786) by Linda O. Johnston, who writes the cozy Pet-Sitter mysteries.

[Susan]

I am reading The Black Prism by Brent Weeks and loving it so far.

[Sherry]

I realize that I am probably the last person in the civilized world who hasn't completed this series, but I just finished the third Harry Potter book (HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban.) I really liked it, and look forward to the next book, though it takes me forever to read each one, since they are my "car books." I don't usually care at all for "supernatural" people or happenings in my books (unless they're initiated by the Almighty!) but these are fun, and so far out there that no one could possibly think that these are "serious" books.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Sherry: I just read the last three books of the HP series last summer, finishing a couple weeks before the last movie came out. I'm sure there are tons of new readers who discover them every day.

[Ariel]

I am listening to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I am enthralled :-)

[Heidi]

A.F. wrote: "I am listening to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I am enthralled :-)"

Very good audiobook :)

[❂ Murder by Death]

A.F. wrote: "I am listening to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I am enthralled :-)"

Thanks for that! I'm always looking for good audiobooks for the car and my endless drive to work two days a week - I'll check this one out!

[Heidi]

I am a huge audiobook lover Jennifer.

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I'm currently reading The Pastor's Wife & enjoying it very much.

[Dee]

I'm rereading WINDS OF WAR. It's been years since I read it and I was rewatching the DVD of the miniseries, so I thought I would check it out again. Still good, but now I'm noticing how most of the women characters in the book aren't portrayed in a very positive light.

I'm new here, but scrolled through some recent comments. DEFENDING JACOB sounds interesting

[Erin L]

I've finally gotten around to borrowing from the library. I've just started, so I'm trying to quell my enthusiasm a bit. But I do really like it.

[Ariel]

I just came across this and thought this group would appreciate it. Encore Books has an online Oscar Ballet to vote for the BOOKS that the movies originated from. I love the idea.

From their site: "Every year the Academy honors the actors and directors and everyone else involved in movie-making, but they almost never recognize the books... and the beloved characters in those books... that make so many of their films possible.

We think its time to correct that oversight, so we've created this ballot. Please help us choose which books and characters are Oscar-worthy. The six categories and nominations below are all taken from this year's Academy Award nominations."

If you would like to vote, here is the link:
http://www.encorebooksyakima.com/form...

[Heidi]

Erin wrote: "I've finally gotten around to borrowing from the library. I've just started, so I'm trying to quell my enthusiasm a bit. But I do really like it."

I love Alexia and Lord Macon.

[Christy]

Sherry wrote: "I realize that I am probably the last person in the civilized world who hasn't completed this series, but I just finished the third Harry Potter book (HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban.) I really like..."

I have never read any of the HP books, nor have I seen the movies. So, don't feel so bad.

...going back under my rock now, lol.

[Karen M]

Sherry wrote: "I realize that I am probably the last person in the civilized world who hasn't completed this series, but I just finished the third Harry Potter book (HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban.) I really like..."

I'm reading the last one in the series as slowly as possible. I've been taking my time and enjoying the last book.

[Karen M]

A.F. wrote: "I am listening to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I am enthralled :-)"

This quickly became one of my favorite books. I read it as a digital library book but I can imagine how nice it would be on audio.

[Melodie]

Erin wrote: "I've finally gotten around to borrowing from the library. I've just started, so I'm trying to quell my enthusiasm a bit. But I do really like it."

I've been seeing so much about this series on another board I frequent that I ordered a copy of this book. I usually don't care much for the period stuff, so we'll see!

[Ariel]

Melodie wrote: "

I've been seeing so much about this series on another board I frequent that I ordered a copy of this book. I usually don't care much for the period stuff, so we'll see! "

I have seen a lot about this series too. I will be interested to hear how you like it Melodie.

[Heidi]

I highly recommend Soulless on audio if anyone likes that format!

[Melodie]

Heidi wrote: "I highly recommend Soulless on audio if anyone likes that format!"

My commute to work is less than 10 minutes so it would take me forever on audio!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Ok, I'm sold. Just bought The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Soulless on Audio. Thank heavens for iTunes cuz Audible doesn't want me to have either of those books (living in Australia).

:)

[Heidi]

Jennifer E. wrote: "Ok, I'm sold. Just bought The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Soulless on Audio. Thank heavens for iTunes cuz Audible doesn't want me to have either of those books (living in Au..."

Yay! Both are excellent. I hope you feel the same :)

[Erin L]

Melodie, my bigger concern was actually the steampunk aspect to it. It has vampires and werewolves which are great.

It's interesting because so far, different parts have "felt" like Terry Pratchett who I absolutely adore and other parts have felt like Jim Butcher who, again, I absolutely adore.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I love how many new people are discovering "Guernsey." That is one of my favorite books, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.

[Melodie]

Erin wrote: "Melodie, my bigger concern was actually the steampunk aspect to it. It has vampires and werewolves which are great.

It's interesting because so far, different parts have "felt" like Terry Pratche..."

The "steampunk" thing was what held me back, too. But I read which had a lot of it and I really liked it, so figured I'd give it a shot. I'm a vampire junkie,so that part is all good! LOL

[Karen M]

Decided to read something different for me, so I'm reading a short story collection of "bodice-rippers" which I am enjoying! :-)

A Regency Holiday

[Kaye]

Reading The Icon Thief. Lots of characters introduced in short time. I think I need a scorecard for this one.

[Sandra J]

I've been in a cozy slump for the past few months. Nothing I've tried has really appealed to me enough to actually finish. I must have at least a dozen cozies stacked by the bed. I've been reading some PNR and beading books instead. Maybe a reread of my favorite Donna Andrews will get me going.

[Melodie]

Sandra J wrote: "I've been in a cozy slump for the past few months. Nothing I've tried has really appealed to me enough to actually finish. I must have at least a dozen cozies stacked by the bed. I've been readi..."

I just finished the other day. Great story, humor and it's a bit different as the protagonist is a stay at home dad. It might be just the thing to break your slump!

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I've been reading . It's more woman's fiction, but also romance and really good travel descriptions (since the travel is part of the plot).