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[Leslie]

I am reading another Martin Beck mystery, The Fire Engine that Disappeared and on audiobook, reading a nonfiction Sailing Alone around the World.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Leslie: Well, I finished last night, and I did like it. I have also read Great Expectations (twice--once in HS, once in college) and A Christmas Carol. I have two more Dickens in Mount TBR, Hard Times and David Copperfield (and at over 700 pages, I won't be reading the latter any time soon). I also have Bleak House on "100 Classic Books" for the DS, except my DS is not working so well lately.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Started reading Saint's Gate by Carla Neggers, a rom suspense that is perfect for this month's "clergy" mini challenge -- it opens at a convent with both a nun and a former nun turned FBI agent.

[Leslie]

Heather L wrote: "Leslie: Well, I finished last night, and I did like it. I have also read Great Expectations (twice--once in HS, once in college) and A Christmas Carol. I have two more Dickens in Mount TBR, Hard Ti..."

I much preferred David Copperfield to Hard Times.

[Lynn]

Just finished The Mysterious Benedict Society. It was really fun. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "I much preferred David Copperfield to Hard Times."

You would prefer the one that's over 700 pages, LOL. Some day...

[Leslie]

Lynn wrote: "Just finished The Mysterious Benedict Society. It was really fun. I am looking forward to the rest of the series."

I listened to this audiobook with my niece & nephews - I agree that it is fun :)

@Heather - What can I say? I'm a fan of the wordy Victorians - currently reading The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, which is 765 pages :P

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Hey, I like some of those wordy Victorians, just not as a regular diet. :D

[MaryJo]

Running the Rift
by Naomi Benaron was our book club selection this month, which I finished today.
I will leave a review, but let me say, a very worthwhile read. This lady knew her country, her history, and how to write a story.

[Barb]

I'm reading   The Dead Man's Knock, by John Dickson Carr. I need a locked room mystery to finish a challenge I'm working on, so I got this from my library. While reading it, I have to keep reminding myself that it was published in 1958 so I don't get frustrated with some of the attitudes and behaviors, but I like the story so far.

[Leslie]

Barb wrote: "I'm reading   The Dead Man's Knock, by John Dickson Carr. I need a locked room mystery to finish a challenge I'm working on, so I got this from my library. W..."

Is Carr the author of Dr. Gideon Fell? If so, 1958 is quite a late one as most of the Fell mysteries were written in the 1930s and '40s.

[Barb]

Yes, Leslie. This is (I think?) #19 in the Gideon Fell series. I've not read any of the others, but I may add some of them to my list later, depending on how I feel about this one when I finish it.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Saint's Gate by Carla Neggers. Really liked this one, though I knew the culprit on sight. Highly recommend to anyone who likes rom-suspense.

[Leslie]

Barb wrote: "Yes, Leslie. This is (I think?) #19 in the Gideon Fell series. I've not read any of the others, but I may add some of them to my list later, depending on how I feel about this one when I finish it."

His book The Three Coffins (also known as The Hollow Man) is on a lot of "best mysteries" lists. I have it sitting on my bedroom table waiting, so I will be interested in hearing how you like The Dead Man's Knock…

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished One Summer: America, 1927. Another excellent read if you're a fan of Bill Bryson.

[MaryJo]

❂ Jennifer wrote: "Just finished One Summer: America, 1927. Another excellent read if you're a fan of Bill Bryson."

thanks, Jennifer. the only Bryson I've read is At Home, but it was great.

[Barb]

Leslie wrote: " I will be interested in hearing how you like The Dead Man's Knock…"

So I wouldn't get upset about behaviors and attitudes, I had to keep reminding myself that the book is 50+ years old. Aside from that, I liked the book -- although I really didn't care for some of the characters. Then again, that could be another product of the time :)

[Debbie]

I just started Beautiful Day

[[deleted user]]

Reading Mr. Darcy Forever. It's ok. Not bad. An easy read. Satisfies my need to read something Jane Austen related but I kinda wished I just re-read Sense and Sensibility.

[Nancy]

Reading Hidden Order by Brad Thor. Very appropos as it deals with the Federal Reserve. I'll get back to the cozies one of these days!

[Jennifer]

❂ Jennifer wrote: "Just finished One Summer: America, 1927. Another excellent read if you're a fan of Bill Bryson."

I just got this. Very glad to hear I won't be sorry!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Jennifer wrote: "❂ Jennifer wrote: "Just finished One Summer: America, 1927. Another excellent read if you're a fan of Bill Bryson."

I just got this. Very glad to hear I won't be sorry!"

I found it to be a very engrossing read! :)

[Karen M]

Last night I started reading Mr Lynch's Holiday. It's about a father and son's relationship.

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Just started Arclight . It's a YA dystopian novel. One of those where you set out to read the sample chapter and can't . stop. reading. Kept me up late. I'm really liking it so far. It's less Hunger Games, Divergent more in the flavor of Shatter Me though not quite. Sorry, I'm not doing it justice. But so far, so good.

[Elizabeth]

I love seeing the kinds of books everyone likes! I read so many different genres it is a bit ridiculous. I tend to return to YA fantasy pretty often. Right now I'm reading the Johannes Cabal series which is a bit morbid, but I like it!

[Elizabeth]

Melodie wrote: "Beth wrote: "I read mainstream, literary, and women's fiction books for my monthly in-person book club. This month's book is The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff."

I have had this book in The Pile for..."

I started the 19th Wife twice before I finished it. I liked it a lot, but for some reason I had to be in a very specific mood to get through it.

[Jeanne]

This morning I started Elizabeth Berg's Tapestry of Fortunes. Berg is one of my favorite authors.

[[deleted user]]

I recommend Arclight . I really enjoyed it, if you like YA dystopian fiction - this one's pretty good.

In keeping with the YA dystopian fiction theme, I started Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson. I also threw Crossed into the mix. Both are good so far. I'm only a couple chapters into on each.

[Karen M]

I'm reading Fractures: A Novel, and listening to , Sealed with a Curse

[[deleted user]]

I'm reading Burial Rites by Hannah Kent.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Fractures: A Novel, and listening to , Sealed with a Curse"

I'd like to know how you're going iwth Sealed with a Curse - I've read the book, but how is the audio?

[Mollie]

I'm reading "We'll Meet Again" by Mary Higgins Clark. So far, it's very good.

[Katie]

Loved the latest Jack Reacher novel. Thought it was one of his best.

[E.L.]

I'm a diehard, lifelong fantasy fan. Just finished re-reading Stephen Lawhead's Song of Albion trilogy - which, sadly, did not live up to my teenage memories of it, though it was obviously still excellent. I also enjoy lighthearted general fiction along the lines of Miss Read, James Herriot, Barbara Pym, etc. And I'm always looking for recommendations along said lines! I just finished Pym's Jane and Prudence.

[Susan]

When I'm not reading a cozy, I enjoy Carlos Ruiz Zafón - The Shadow of the Wind, The Angel's Game. Donna Leon books, Arturo Pérez-Reverte novels, etc.

When I'm not reading, I'm writing my next novel or a post for my blog. I have a Halloween horror flash fiction on at www.susanbernhardt.com if any of you would like to indulge. My cozy mystery, The Ginseng Conspiracy is coming out 1/14. About the story on the webpage.

First love was cozy mysteries.

[J.G.]

I've very new to reading mystery books (need them for inspiration!). I read mostly none-fiction (particularly regards World War 2) and fantasy, with some sci-fi thrown in.

[Elaine]

I had promised myself that I would read more non-fiction this year and I just finished The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene. It took awhile because I kept stopping and reading mysteries. Hoorah, I read it all and feel better for it:-)

[MaryJo]

E.L. wrote: "I'm a diehard, lifelong fantasy fan. Just finished re-reading Stephen Lawhead's Song of Albion trilogy - which, sadly, did not live up to my teenage memories of it, though it was obviously still ex..."

E.L. my grandson loved all of Lawhead's books, and I enjoyed many of them myself. have you by chance read his trilogy on Robin Hood?

[MaryJo]

My current non-mystery read is The Johnstown Flood, by David McCullough. He wrote this book over 40 years ago, but since this horrific tragedy took place in 1889 it is not outdated at all.
If you are not interested in historical events or up to the author's style of providing great attention to all details, this book is not for you.
I'm finding it very interesting.

[E.L.]

MaryJo wrote: "E.L. wrote: "I'm a diehard, lifelong fantasy fan. Just finished re-reading Stephen Lawhead's Song of Albion trilogy - which, sadly, did not live up to my teenage memories of it, though it was obvio..."

MaryJo, yes I have read that trilogy (it's sitting on my shelf next to the Song of Albion trilogy, as a matter of fact!), but not for a while. I'm a sucker for all things Welsh, so I remember really thoroughly enjoying that.

[MaryJo]

E.L. wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "E.L. wrote: "I'm a diehard, lifelong fantasy fan. Just finished re-reading Stephen Lawhead's Song of Albion trilogy - which, sadly, did not live up to my teenage memories of it, thou..."
The spin on Robin Hood and the legend was very different, but I found it intriguing and interesting.

[Karen]

Probably my favorite genre is Fantasy, but I love a good mystery too, any flavor. I also love the classics, contemporary fiction, spy novels such as anything by Helen MacInnes and John LeCarre. I also love History (not so big on historical fiction), and Legal Thrillers such as anything by Lisa Scottoline and Scott Turow.

[Charlene]

Thanks, Karen, for reminding me of Helen MacInnes -- I discovered her books in the late 60s/early 70s, and I read them as quickly as I could get another one from the library. It's time to re-read and see whether something I read half my lifetime ago still appeals to me, especially the amateur who finds him- or herself in the middle of a spy situation!

[Nancy]

I loved the "M" fiction section of my library as I read all the Alistair MacLean & Helen MacInnes books in the late 70's. I'm in on legal thrillers & history with you Karen too.

[Michele]

I'm reading the new Bridget Jones, "Mad About The Boy".

[[deleted user]]

Tommorow is Allegiant , so I will definitely drop everything and read that one...

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Getting ready to start Frankenstein for a classic group read. Here's hoping it reads faster than Oliver Twist did!

[Karen M]

❂ Jennifer wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Fractures: A Novel, and listening to , Sealed with a Curse"

I'd like to know how you're ..."

I don't do too many audio so I'm probably not a very good judge but it is holding my attention and I'm not bothered by the reader. I don't think I'm being very helpful, sorry.

I started reading a non-fiction Small Feet, Big Land: Adventure, Home, and Family on the Edge of Alaska.

[Ellen]

"Police" by Jo Nesbo. Definitely not cozy. I love the craftsmanship. Such good writing.

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Ellen wrote: ""Police" by Jo Nesbo. Definitely not cozy. I love the craftsmanship. Such good writing."

I have heard Nesbo is good.