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[Betty]

I am reading and about 59% done. I started thinking was cozy. However I feel it is more adventure story. It is holing my interest.

[MaryJo]

Just finished by Greg Mortenson. You can see my review.

[Melodie]

Heather L wrote: "I loved the Anne of Green Gables series when I was a kid. I also read the first one or two books in her Emily series.

Finished Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost last night, and ..."

I've got UP FROM THE GRAVE coming up soon. Have read mixed reviews. What did you think?

[Melodie]

Will be starting Wild Things this evening! Love the Chicagoland Vampires!!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Melodie: I liked it. I really should have known better than to start it on a Sunday night, though. I was up well after midnight reading, and didn't want to put it down (never mind the crazy, active dreams it produced). I even managed to sneak in a chapter at work on Monday. There were some interesting events/developements in this one, but seriously -- I'm surprised there weren't a few attempts on Bones' life, by both Cat and Spade, LOL. ☺

[Heidi]

I am listening to Also Known As and The Name of the Wind and enjoying both :)

[Barb]

I'm about 3/4 of the way through an ARC of Julia Dahl's   Invisible City, which I'm enjoying more than I thought I would. It's a little ... grittier? than I usually read, but not enough to prevent my reading the rest of the book. I'm learning a lot about Hassidic (sp?) Jews, and I like almost any book that I learn something from.

[Susan]

Just finished L.L. Bartlett's Murder on the Mindand enjoyed it very much!

Has anyone read the other books in the Jeff Resnick series? Would you recommend reading in order?

[Betty]

Barb wrote she was learning about Hissidic Jews. Another good series Faye Kellerman is one bok

[MaryJo]

Just started two non-mysteries... reading 3 books at a time one reason why it takes me so long.
by Libby Fischer Hellman and .
two books couldn't be much different, but both very interesting.

[Nancy]

Just started John Grisham's newest (Sycamore Row) for book club this month.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Now reading Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts, second in her Three Sisters Island trilogy.

[Ellen]

I just started Ripper by Isabel Allende.

[BJ Rose]

Reading A Texan's Luck by Jodi Thomas & listening to Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb

[Melissa]

Reading The Pyramid Of Doom .

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Heather L wrote: "Now reading Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts, second in her Three Sisters Island trilogy."

Finished H&E last night, now starting The Last Boyfriend. Yes, another Nora Roberts book. I've been alternating between this series and the Three Sisters Island -- TSI because the series was chosen as the first monthly group read (Jan-Mar) for a NR group here at GR, and the other because I'm trying to get through some of the books borrowed from a friend and my sister.

[Barb]

Yesterday, I started The One-Week Job Project: One Man, One Year, 52 Jobs, which is more interesting than I expected it to be. It's fun to read about all the different jobs he had during his year-long project.

[Kirsten]

Barb wrote: "Yesterday, I started The One-Week Job Project: One Man, One Year, 52 Jobs, which is more interesting than I expected it to be. It's fun to read about all the different jobs he had du..."

Ugh. That poor man. Too much work. Would take too much time away from my reading and playing with my dogs!

[Vicky]

I just finished A Christmas Homecoming by Anne Perry. She doesn't usually write cozies but I think the Christmas series could qualify.

This one wasn't Christmasy but who can beat Caroline and her younger actor husband holed up at a mansion during a storm staging a play based on the new book, Dracula by Bram Stoker?



It's my 'blue' book for February's challenge

[Kirsten]

I've been reading The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd as a Buddy Read in another book club. Pretty good so far. Especially as I just finished reading The Island of Dr. Moreau in preparation.

[Karen M]

Finished The Swan Gondola which was lovely and magical and am now reading Excess Baggage which takes place in Japan but is about a Chinese family.

[Rebecca]

I just finished Caleb's Crossing. I had the audio book, and found myself just sitting there playing solitaire so I could keep listening. I really wished I had the print (or ebook) so I could race ahead to the end faster than the reader could talk (though she was very good. I just got very caught up near the end).

[Connie]

Just finished Cursed in the Act by Raymond Buckland. Loved it, a wonderful visit to Victorian England and a unique protagonist. If you love Sherlock or Bram Stoker or Dracula or the time period or the history, this is a great read!

[Kirsten]

Connie wrote: "Just finished Cursed in the Act by Raymond Buckland. Loved it, a wonderful visit to Victorian England and a unique protagonist. If you love Sherlock or Bram Stoker or Dracula or the time period ..."

Thanks, Connie! Found a copy at my library and put it on hold!

[Leslie aka StoreyBook Reviews]

Betty wrote: "I am reading and about 59% done. I started thinking was cozy. However I feel it is more adventure story. It is holing my interest."

I read the 5th book (not realizing it was a series) and found it interesting and picked this up for my Kindle when it was free the other day.

[Leslie aka StoreyBook Reviews]

I'm currently reading Not In Time and it is really really good! about tracing the history of a piece of art and ties into WWII and the art thefts by the Germans, Monuments Men and a little scifi too.

[Kirsten]

Sounds great, Leslie! I'm going to look into it.

[Betty]

I read by Fast Moneythe next book in the series. GAVE it 5 stars and want to read the next book

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished The Last Boyfriend last night during Olympic coverage. I intended to read a cozy next to complete the Feb mini challenge (only need a yellow cover to finish), but due to a friend's influence ended up starting Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia instead.

[Barb]

Yesterday, I started listening to Johnny Carson, written by Henry Bushkin, who was Carson's attorney. It's not what I expected, but it does give a lot of insight into who Carson was, and why he was that person.

[Leslie aka StoreyBook Reviews]

Kirsten wrote: "Sounds great, Leslie! I'm going to look into it."

I finished it and LOVED it! I thought it was well written and worth the read. I'm going to be reviewing it tomorrow on my blog and will be giving away copies from the author.

[Elizabeth]

Just finished Vienna Nocturne and loved it!

[Elizabeth]

Just finished Vienna Nocturne and loved it!

[BJ Rose]

I'm listening to God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut because it sounded somewhat intriguing and it was only $1.95 (Audible Daily Deal), but it is really weird! But I guess I'll finish it - I need a 'G' book for a challenge.

[Debbie]

I am 1/2 way throughKilling Jesus: A History . It is very good, as are all the books in this series.

[Melodie]

Barb wrote: "Yesterday, I started listening to Johnny Carson, written by Henry Bushkin, who was Carson's attorney. It's not what I expected, but it does give a lot of insight into who Carson was..."

I've looked at that one. Read a big exercpt dealing with when wife #2 was cheating on him....like he wasn't cheating on her like crazy! Was surprised when I found out who she was cheating with!

[Heidi]

Hope you like Beautiful Creatures more than me Heather!

[Melodie]

Heather L wrote: "Finished The Last Boyfriend last night during Olympic coverage. I intended to read a cozy next to complete the Feb mini challenge (only need a yellow cover to finish), but due to a ..."

I loved BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, but not the followup books!

[MaryJo]

Debbie wrote: "I am 1/2 way throughKilling Jesus: A History. It is very good, as are all the books in this series."

Debbie, I read that late last year, and found it a very worth while read, mainly from the slant of historical background. was it what you expected?

[MaryJo]

Vicky wrote: "I just finished A Christmas Homecoming by Anne Perry. She doesn't usually write cozies but I think the Christmas series could qualify.

This one wasn't Christmasy but who can beat Caroline and her..."

Vicky, I have read two of Anne Perry's Christmas books, altho not this one, and defintely agree, much more in the 'cozy' line.

I read one featuring Aunt Vespasia as a young woman, and one featuring Charlotte Pitt's younger sister. Perry's writing style is still very plain, though.

[Leslie]

Jamie Lynn wrote: ""The Third Policeman" by Flann O'Brien. It's and odd surreal kind of book. I'm reading it for a group read."

I read that a couple of years ago & totally agree about characterizing it as odd and surreal!!

[Debbie]

MaryJo wrote: "Debbie wrote: "I am 1/2 way throughKilling Jesus: A History. It is very good, as are all the books in this series."

Debbie, I read that..."
Having read Kennedy and Lincoln I was expecting an amazing background, and that is what this book is. I really enjoyed it and learned or reviewed a good bit of Roman history.

[Melissa]

Finished reading Death and the Courtesan and loved it! I had never seen this book before and happen to see it in the bookstore a couple of weeks ago and thought it sounded interesting, now I can't wait to read the next one!

[Kirsten]

Debbie wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "Debbie wrote: "I am 1/2 way throughKilling Jesus: A History. It is very good, as are all the books in this series."

Debb..."

I would suggest reading a biography from a respected historian before accepting any book by Bill O'Reilly as "history".

[Debbie]

Kirsten wrote: "Debbie wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "Debbie wrote: "I am 1/2 way throughKilling Jesus: A History. It is very good, as are all the books in this..."

If you have not read any of the "Killing" books, try one you will be amazed, they are well reasearched and very well written.

[Kirsten]

I'm sorry. They may seem researched. But I just could not trust anything that man had to say, judging by the lies and hate he spreads on his day job.

[Debbie]

Kirsten wrote: "I'm sorry. They may seem researched. But I just could not trust anything that man had to say, judging by the lies and hate he spreads on his day job."

Then we will have to agree to disagree.

[Melodie]

Kirsten wrote: "I'm sorry. They may seem researched. But I just could not trust anything that man had to say, judging by the lies and hate he spreads on his day job."

I understand your POV, but this board isn't the place for a political discussion. Maybe we can pick another books to talk about.

[Amanda]

Sorry, have to suspend my reading to do some writing. I am knee deep in my latest western and currently out of paperbacks anyway. Will prepare a list and load up at my favorite used book sale coming up in May. In the meantime, my fingers have to get in all the mileage they can.

[Kirsten]

Debbie wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I'm sorry. They may seem researched. But I just could not trust anything that man had to say, judging by the lies and hate he spreads on his day job."

Then we will have to agree to..."

I agree. As to political discussions, I agree. This is not the place. I do plenty of that on my Google+ and Twitter feeds. I just meant to explain why I would not be reading any of his books.

Additionally, it is always better to get your histories from actual historians. For a history of Jesus, Karen Armstrong; for history of Lincoln, Kearns Goodwin, Doris, for Kennedy, James Swanson