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[Kaye]

Just finished Dead Of Winter. Wow, what a wonderful mystery and great characters!!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Started Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen this morning, a reread for me for another group's February classic read.

[Robin]

Heather L wrote: "Started Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen this morning, a reread for me for another group's February classic read."

Huge Austen fan here. Northanger Abbey isn't like anything else she wrote, but it's really interesting to watch her evolution as a writer. I think this came right before Persuasion. Though P&P will always be my ALL time favorite novel, Persuasion has really grown on me. Anyone read the Jane Austen murder mystery series by 'Stephanie Barron'? Those are fun and the author (aka Francine Matthews) really knows her Austen!

[Melodie]

I finished which was very good. Only about 75 pages to go in which is also really good and I just started .

[Maria]

Just ordered Winter Garden

[MaryJo]

Robin wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Started Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen this morning, a reread for me for another group's February classic read."

Huge Austen fan here. Northanger Abbey isn't like anything else ..."

yes, yes! I have read those Austin mysteries by Stephanie Barron, and I enjoyed them all! so glad to find someone else who liked them as I did.

[Robin]

MaryJo wrote: "Robin wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Started Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen this morning, a reread for me for another group's February classic read."

Huge Austen fan here. Northanger Abbey isn't like ..."

I like to think Jane would have enjoyed them as well. ;)

[Heidi]

Maria wrote: "Just ordered Winter Garden"

I liked that one but I enjoyed the mother's story more than the daughters.

[Nargiz]

Mainly I read fantasy books, but cozies have special place in my heart since 6-7 grade(: currently don't have much time for cozies because I've just started working and have to read a lot of literature, but can't draw myself from Elizabeth Peters books(

[Susie]

I'm getting ready to read

[Robin]

Susie in KS wrote: "I'm getting ready to read "

I read Killing Lincoln. It was very good, and I have Killing Kennedy on my bookshelf so I'll get to one day. Look forward to hearing what you think of it.

[Nancy]

When I am not reading a mystery, I'm usually reading romance, scifi or fantasy. I like to escape into another world--especially at night--when I read, and a story with a happy ending is a prerequisite.

[Leslie]

Nancy wrote: "When I am not reading a mystery, I'm usually reading romance, scifi or fantasy. I like to escape into another world--especially at night--when I read, and a story with a happy ending is a prerequis..."

I know that feeling!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Robin wrote: "Huge Austen fan here. Northanger Abbey isn't like anything else she wrote, but it's really interesting to watch her evolution as a writer. I think this came right before Persuasion. Though P&P will always be my ALL time favorite novel, Persuasion has really grown on me. Anyone read the Jane Austen murder mystery series by 'Stephanie Barron'? Those are fun and the author (aka Francine Matthews) really knows her Austen!

I've really enjoyed rereading Northanger Abbey It's been so long, there is a lot I had forgotten. I remember coming across it on TCM late one night soon after I read it, and watching the movie with my dad. He was more a Louis L'Amour fan than Jane Austen, so it was definitely a special moment.

Have not read any of the series by Stephanie Barron. Mount TBR is already quite towering. 8-|

[Robin]

Heather L wrote: "Robin wrote: "Huge Austen fan here. Northanger Abbey isn't like anything else she wrote, but it's really interesting to watch her evolution as a writer. I think this came right before Persuasion. T..."

It is always fun to watch the movie versions of Austen. Especially the BBC P&P! Sounds like your dad scored some brownie points! :)

[Karen M]

Finally started A Storm of Swords. I have just fallen in love with this series.

[Leslie]

I am (slowly) reading Anna Karenina, …

[Susie]

Robin wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "I'm getting ready to read "

I read Killing Lincoln. It was very good, and I have Killing Kennedy on my bookshelf so I'll..."

Robin, I will let you know as soon as I finish :) I may have to read Killing Lincoln too!

[Robin]

Susie in KS wrote: "Robin wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "I'm getting ready to read "

I read Killing Lincoln. It was very good, and I have Killing Kennedy on my boo..."

I look forward to hearing what you think! Right now I'm reading Dearie: the remarkable life of Julia Child. It's VERY good-much more than I expected it would be.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "I am (slowly) reading Anna Karenina,…"

How are you liking this so far? I read it last fall for another group here at GR. While I enjoyed it and am glad I finally took that plunge, it also took me about twice as long as it should have--mostly due to not being home three consecutive weekends.

[Leslie]

Heather L wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I am (slowly) reading Anna Karenina,…"

How are you liking this so far? I read it last fall for another group here at GR. While I enjoyed it and am ..."

I find it surprisingly readable - I am about halfway through right now. I try to read a few chapters each day (they're only a few pages long!).

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

That's what surprised me about it, too. It makes reading War and Peace at some future date seem a little less daunting.

[MaryJo]

talk about daunting.... I'm Slowly reading a very good translation of Don Quiote. a book club friend who happens to be a Spanish teacher encouraged it and I must admit it is enjoyable, but reading it in a leisurely fashion is the only way to go. I always have 2-3 books going at a time so it may be about April before I'm through.

[Kaye]

Just finished last night . LOL funny! I loved it. Now I need to get The Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes. I should have read this one first but it wasn't at the library at the time.

[Leslie]

MaryJo wrote: "talk about daunting.... I'm Slowly reading a very good translation of Don Quiote. a book club friend who happens to be a Spanish teacher encouraged it and I must admit it is enjoyable, but reading ..."

That is on my list of books to read someday, along with War and Peace… right now, still plugging away at Anna Karenina - will be done in a week I think!

[MaryJo]

let me know your take on Anna Karenia, will you Leslie?
I would be like to hear what you think of it, I've never even put it on my "to read" list.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

MaryJo - I read Anna Karenina in November for a group read and loved it. It took me a little longer than I thought it would due to life interruptions, but it is quite readable, and reads pretty fast, too. Don't let the length of it daunt you!

[Cindy]

Leslie wrote: "I am (slowly) reading Anna Karenina,…"

I just finished reading it. It took me three months, but I really loved it. So, I went very slowly myself, but it was nice that way. I also read it for a bookclub.

[Terri]

When I'm not ready cozy books, I'm reading just about anything that catches my interest. I have over 2000 books on my kindle fire and about 420 kindle books on my wish list. Once I finish , I need to finsh up .

[Karen M]

Finished A Storm of Swords and have now gone on to Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle. Some parts are very interesting but right now we're on WWI and it seems to drag on forever. On the whole it's a good read.

[MaryJo]

Heather L wrote: "MaryJo - I read Anna Karenina in November for a group read and loved it. It took me a little longer than I thought it would due to life interruptions, but it is quite readable, and reads pretty fas..."

I won't! it doesn't sound quite as much of a challenge as Don Quixote, at least.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Rainsong over the weekend, and have now started a second group read for the month, The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I'm reading Calculated In Death , and I'm liking it a lot.

[Karen M]

I've just started Love at Absolute Zero which was a free ebook in exchange for a review.

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I'm taking a bit of a break from reading cozy mysteries. I seem to have to switch up what I am reading. I am reading . I am enjoying it so far.

[Leslie]

Having finally finished Anna Karenina (which I really liked), I am now reading Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.

[Sandra]

I just finished The Tale of Hill Top Farm by Susan Wittig Albert. It's the fictional account of Beatrix Potter. I had no idea of her life story which is interwoven in the fictional story of Hill Top Farm. A great read!!

[Kaye]

Reading Silver Girl and thoroughly enjoying it.

[Cathy]

I quite enjoyed "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." It's part biography and part genetics history lesson, and is much more gripping than this sounds.

Sidebar: why is it that I was able to add this book to my bookcase, but when I tried to add the link here, the system couldn't find it?

[Vickie]

International Intrigue. Having clocked over 2 million air miles, I'm always thrilled when I recognize a location in a novel as something more than a clichéd depiction.

I strive to bring that sentiment to the settings in my own writing.

[Heidi]

CM wrote: "I quite enjoyed "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." It's part biography and part genetics history lesson, and is much more gripping than this sounds.

Sidebar: why is it that I was able to add ..."

I loved Immortal Life and I am not normally into non fiction books. It is also excellent on audiobook :)

[❂ Murder by Death]

Heidi (book pimp) wrote: "CM wrote: "I quite enjoyed "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." It's part biography and part genetics history lesson, and is much more gripping than this sounds.

Sidebar: why is it that I was a..."

I, too read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks when it first came out (I think I heard about it first on The Colbert Report? or something similar) and it was really excellent! I love science, but it also was a heartstring tugger...

(Don't know why you couldn't find it on here - I put "The Immortal Life" in the search and it popped right up.)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished The Elegance of the Hedgehog today. Excellent book, very profound at times, though the end left me a bit sniffly.

Next up: a rom-supense by Julie Miller, Kansas City Cowboy.

[Karen M]

I'm reading Eudora Welty, Thirteen Stories,

[Jaye]

A Week in Winter

I read this recently. I'm very sad it's her last book. She certainly will be missed.

It sure would have made a great series !
And now I need a vacation at the stone house on the coast of Ireland.

[Leslie]

Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Eudora Welty, Thirteen Stories, "

Ooh that looks good!

I'm about to start Scoop by Evelyn Waugh :)

[Jennifer]

Reading Case Histories . This is the first Kate Atkinson I've read. I was a little uncertain about it on page one, but by page three I was hooked. Good book!

[Karen M]

Leslie wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Eudora Welty, Thirteen Stories, "

Ooh that looks good!

I'm about to start Scoop by Evelyn Waugh :)"

It is good but then I enjoy short stories. I seem to be looking to read older books right now. I'm reading Three Men in a Boat: To Say Nothing of the Dog which takes place in the 1880's.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Frost Burned (Mercy #7) by Patricia Briggs.

[Melodie]

Heather L wrote: "Frost Burned (Mercy #7) by Patricia Briggs."

Have this one coming up after I finish !