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[Erin L]

Melodie wrote: "Finished and thought it was VERY good! Had an interesting ending!"

I've requested this at the library and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

[Erin L]

I'm reading Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files mainly because I could get the ebook from my library and I'm trying to use my reader more. I'm almost done and I LOVED the story about Michael Carpenter. So good.

[Melodie]

Peggy wrote: "I hope that is not the one that is on my bookshelf waiting to be read. Undead and Unfinished...I have read them all and have enjoyed them, had my husband re..."

That's the one! I thought it was just terrible. The one before it wasn't that great either, but UNDEAD & UNFINISHED totally did me in for the series. Below is what I put in my review here on GR after I read it:

Read from July 13 to 18, 2010
format Hardcover (edit)
review How far the mighty have fallen! This series used to be a favorite of mine. Loved the humor. Now it just seems forced (making it NOT funny!) and the stories, what there is of them, seem cobbled together from nothing just for a buck. I'm done with this series after this one, even if it's not the last one which it could be due to the AWFUL epilogue. Betsy & Laura go to hell (sounds like a really crappy direct to DVD movie title, doesn't it?) so Laura can see what "Mom's" home is like and then end up doing some time travelling. Dumb idea, dumber story with a completely unforeseen ending.(less)

[Melodie]

Erin wrote: "I'm reading Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files mainly because I could get the ebook from my library and I'm trying..."

I have this and have read all the stories and the novella previously in other books, except for the one that was written just for this collection. Need to dig it out and read that story.

[Kaye]

Melodie wrote: "Peggy wrote: "I hope that is not the one that is on my bookshelf waiting to be read. Undead and Unfinished...I have read them all and have enjoyed them, had..."

So, Melodie, tell us how you really feel. Lol, what a great review!!

[Jennifer]

Closing in on the end of both The Reversal and Jolie Blon's Bounce and enjoying both. Two of my favorite mystery authors. Next up will be Crocodile on the Sandbank .

[Sandra J]

I've been in a cozy slump for a while now, so I just started after finishing .

[Ellen]

I've been in a cozy slump too, I don't understand it and I don't like it. But meanwhile I'm reading the gigantic tome, by Adam Levin which I love so far (good thing, since it's over 1,000 pages) and by James Thompson (a mystery but more thriller; definitely not cozy).

[DJ =^^=]

reading amazon freebie called

[Karen M]

I'm reading mostly mysteries lately but not all cozies:

Shakedown by Joel Goldman which is a fast moving thriller, started last night & up to page 97. Also randomly chose Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns who is a first time author for me, we'll see how it goes.

[DJ =^^=]

just started reading .

[Melodie]

Deb wrote: "just started reading ."

This popped up on my main page when I logged in and I went to check it out. I'm a dog person, so this looks interesting.

[DJ =^^=]

Melodie wrote: "Deb wrote: "just started reading ."

This popped up on my main page when I logged in and I went to check it out. I'm a dog person, so this loo..."

I like it so far. the book is free on amazon.

[Jennifer]

'Nother one down-- 29 to go in this batch! Finished Jolie Blon's Bounce last night. James Lee Burke is one of my 4 or 5 favorite mystery authors and he does two things extraordinarily well-- first, he mixes description in with narrative so well that you don't realize a picture is being painted. You wind up with a story set in a place that arose fully formed in your mind as the story unfolded. The second thing is dialogue. His dialogue reveals his characters even as it communicates and pushes the story forward.

And I'm sorry, I just love Clete Purcel. I realize he is intensely flawed and there is almost nothing about him that withstands scrutiny-- but, dude.

[Heidi]

Love James Lee Burke and Clete! Poor Clete always falls for the wrong women.

[Melodie]

I hadn't read anything by Burke in some time until I won a copy of here on GR last year. Had never read the Hackberry Holland series, but really enjoyed the book. Some really evil characters that jumped right off the pages!

[Sharon]

I just started but not far enough in to have an opinion yet. Sci-fi in the 'near future'.

I tend to wander through mystery (both cozy and hard core), Adventure, Sci-fi and Fantasy with a very occasional romance tossed in.

[Linda]

I am reading "Blood In The Water" by Jane Haddam. So far it is really good. It is A Gregor Demarkian Novel Mystery.

[Melodie]

Linda wrote: "I am reading "Blood In The Water" by Jane Haddam. So far it is really good. It is A Gregor Demarkian Novel Mystery."

Used to love that series. Haven't read one in quite awhile.

[Linda]

Melodie...this is her latest one in her series.....

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I am about 100 pages into The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly. This is my first book by him, and so far it is pretty good. Though I have not seen the movie, just knowing Matthew McConaughey plays the lead character has me hearing his voice in the book--not necessarily a bad thing. *g*

[Linda]

I quit reading "Blood In The Water" by Jane Haddam for right now. Its too slow of a book for me.

I am reading "No Cooperation from the Cat" by Marian Babson. Now I like this book. It is really good. It is a Mystery. My Library just got this book on March 16th, of this year. It is a new book. I got this book from my Library.

[Linda]

I'm reading a terrific police procedural by Kate Flora titled Redemption

[Kaye]

Reading and as usual with her books, I was sucked right into it immediately. Loving it!

[DJ =^^=]

downloaded this over the weekend, so starting it sometime today.

[Julie]

Right now I'm reading Naked in Death by. J D Robb.

[DJ =^^=]

Julie wrote: "Right now I'm reading Naked in Death by. J D Robb."

Love that series! :) especially Roarke

[Sharon]

Julie wrote: "Right now I'm reading Naked in Death by. J D Robb."

I'm another fan, probably in part because I've made some of Eve's rants about social events and people myself.

[Julie]

Deb: Yes, Roarke is certainly interesting!
Sharon: This is my first J D Robb " In Death" book. But, I do have a feel for the character and I can be that way too. I will admit that after reading Nora Roberts novels this one was a shocker. I knew it was supposed to be edgy, but this was a complete 180. I love it though and can't wait to read the next one!

[Sharon]

Julie wrote: "I will admit that after reading Nora Roberts novels this one was a shocker. I knew it was supposed to be edgy, but this was a complete 180"

I did it the other way around, started with the "In Death" series since I'm primarily a mystery/fantasy and sci-fi reader. Started reading some of the Nora Roberts books only after that.

I have liked some of the books she has written as Nora Roberts ... several that have had links to police officers and some of the ones leaning toward the paranormal. Some are very good but I've found I do have to be pretty selective.

[Julie]

I'm with you on the mystery and paranormal. I like those the best. I'm not opposed to trying out the others just to see if I like them or not. You never know. But, I can be selective also. I know what you mean.

[Sharon]

Julie wrote: "I'm not opposed to trying out the others just to see if I like them or not. You never know. "

I do this as well, but since I don't continue with a book that I'm not really enjoying, I don't waste much time with them. Lots of times just skimming through a few pages will tell me if I'm apt to enjoy it or not.

[Karen M]

I'm still reading Stuff to Die For which has turned out to be a solid 3 star. Worth finishing. I'm also reading an oldie The Moneychangers which is more terrifying than it was meant to be. Fictional dire predictions of banks and the economy failing, sound familar? Book was published in 1975, get out your crystal ball.

[Linda]

I just finished a terrific police procedural: Redemption by Kate Flora. Next up is Catch Me by Lisa Gardner.

[Melodie]

Julie wrote: "Deb: Yes, Roarke is certainly interesting!
Sharon: This is my first J D Robb " In Death" book. But, I do have a feel for the character and I can be that way too. I will admit that after reading Nor..."

I've been making my way through these for the past couple of years. I think I'm up to #25. You really need to space them out some or they all run together. For me, Roarke is always the best part of the books.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished reading The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly before work this morning (great suspense!). Am about to start Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (group read for TNBBC here at GR).

[Heidi]

Hotel on the Corner is very sweet.

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I'm going to be starting The Dressmaker: A Novel this evening.

[Karen M]

Decided to reread The Enchanted April.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished the audiobook version of . Probably my least favourite of the series so far, but still great to listen to (although the audio values weren't as high as they were on the first two).

[Susan]

I started Hexed by Kevin Hearne.

[Kim]

Reading Spare Change .

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished which concludes a most excellent series.

[Sharon]

Just started which seems to have promise even though the framework through the plot is golf, something I've never found of interest.

[Heidi]

Jennifer wrote: "Just finished which concludes a most excellent series."

I need to get to this one. Love "Allllllexia" as Lord Macon calls her :)

[Lorraine]

I just finished I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella. Light, funny and sweet - highly recommended.

[Karen M]

I'm reading another older book My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin who is actually a woman.

[Kaye]

Reading The Orchid House: A Novel and truly loving it.

[Karen M]

Just started yet another book thanks to an email from the Digital Library.

Living Dead in Dallas

[Susan]

I started reading Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George.