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[Susan]

When I am not reading cozies, I am usually reading something else, lately including: non-fiction and women's literature.

But then, when I am not reading cozies, or otherwise, I am out painting, and/or hiking, and/or meeting with friends.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I started reading Hounded yesterday - Book 1 of the Iron Druid Chronicles"

I enjoy this series but think the audiobook is the way to go wit..."

Hmm... I read it - but now you have me intrigued. I'll have to see about getting it on Audio. Thanks!

(Also I finished Hounded last night and yes, it is an excellent read I'd recommend to any UF lovers.)

[Pearl]

When I'm not reading cozies I read whatever I find that sounds appealing - nonfiction, biography, historical, science oriented. I also read a few fantasy authors: Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher.

[Karen M]

I'm reading Mademoiselle Gigi for review and Look Homeward, Clockwork Angel.

[Bonnie]

When I am not reading cozies, I am reading Christian Fiction.

[Catherine]

I just finished Mr. Fox Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi and I have to admit that perhaps I am not intellectual enough to "get it." Seemed to borrow themes heavily from feminist literature of past decades.

I started Hidden Heritage: A Lottie Albright Mystery Hidden Heritage by Charlotte Hinger - not a cozy but close - amateur sleuth. I stayed up too late last night, caught up in the story & characters.

Then I'll get back to cozies - I have a stack waiting to read.

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Just started Murder at Hatfield House .

[Teresa]

Just finished Sarum: The Novel of England last night. I really enjoyed it. I think Edward Rutherfurd may be my new favorite historical fiction author.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished reading Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts and have started the next book in the series, Holding the Dream.

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Teresa wrote: "Just finished Sarum: The Novel of England last night. I really enjoyed it. I think Edward Rutherfurd may be my new favorite historical fiction author."

His books are on my TBR list. I've heard only good things about him.

[Bridget's Quiet Corner]

Doon by Carey Corp I have been looking forward to this book since about Sept of last year. Glad I finally got my hands on it. :-)

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Just started another historical mystery, The Anatomist's Wife .

[Karen M]

I'm about 2/3 of the way through Mademoiselle Gigi which is a very good book with interesting characters and storyline.

[Kait]

Right now I'm reading . I have read a number of this author's cozy books as Lorraine Bartlett and I wanted to see how the two differed. The book is the first in the series, and it's gripping. Definitely dark, but not noir. I'm more than half way through it and still trying to figure out who done it. Good read.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Christina wrote: "Just started another historical mystery, The Anatomist's Wife."

This was a surprise hit with me - I didn't expect I'd like it as much as I did. I have the latest one coming to me any day now. :)

[Melodie]

So, who here read the Connie Blair or Vickie Barr mysteries when you were a kid? These are 2 series I can't recall reading back then and I've found nice copies of the 2nd book in each series on eBay for a good price. Thinking about picking them up, but want an opinion on them. I read Cherry Ames as a kid and recently read one on my Kindle to see how they held up. It was definitely dated, but I enjoyed it.

[Kait]

Never read either Connie Blair or Vickie Barr, but Cherry Ames is an old friend I had forgotten until you mentioned her. Off to Amazon, I'm glad to read the story held up.

[Karen M]

I'm reading (flashback) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea on my Kindle and I have to say this book definitely holds up as old as it is. I guess when you're a really good author like Jules Verne your books are always good. Of course when you're writing scifi nothing is dated! LOL

[Teresa]

Karen M wrote: "I'm reading (flashback) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea on my Kindle and I have to say this book definitely holds up as old as it is. I guess when you're a really good author li..."

I love Jules Verne. Around The World In 80 Days is my favorite book. I read it a couple of times a year. But Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is the one book of his that I've read that I just didn't enjoy. Maybe it's time to give it another try.

[MaryJo]

Bonnie wrote: "When I am not reading cozies, I am reading Christian Fiction."

Bonnie,
I have just recently heard about Jody Hedlund. Have you read any of her Christian historical fiction?

[Bridget's Quiet Corner]

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

[Karen M]

Teresa wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm reading (flashback) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea on my Kindle and I have to say this book definitely holds up as old as it is. I guess when you're a reall..."

It does go into a lot of technical detail at times but since I'm reading it on a Kindle Touch, I just switch to Text-to-Speech and it seems to go faster.
The only other of his books that I've read was Journey to the Center of the Earth and I loved that one.

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Loved The Anatomist's Wife so much, I dived right into the next book in the series Mortal Arts .

[Heidi]

Christina wrote: "Loved The Anatomist's Wife so much, I dived right into the next book in the series Mortal Arts."

I was hoping to find that series on audiobook but looks like it is hard to find in that format.

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Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Christina wrote: "Loved The Anatomist's Wife so much, I dived right into the next book in the series Mortal Arts."

I was hoping to f..."

On her website, Anna Lee Huber said the audio rights were just sold and the books will soon be available on Audio Book. :-) It'll definitely be worth the wait!

UPDATE: Looks like the Audiobooks will have a September 8th release.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Christina wrote: "Loved The Anatomist's Wife so much, I dived right into the next book in the series Mortal Arts."

So glad you liked it! It's going to be a long year waiting on the fourth one. Although I might have to listen to the audio versions...

[Heidi]

Yup. I just saw that on Tantor Audio too Christina! I think I will wait for the audiobooks because I have a ton of others to read right now anyway.

[Melissa]

Currently reading The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry and really enjoying it!

[Bridget's Quiet Corner]

Perfect by Sara Shepard

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Melissa wrote: "Currently reading The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry and really enjoying it!"

I just finished that book. I liked the first half. The last third of the book felt forced. It felt almost manipulative where the story was going. It was an easy read, and the banter between A. J. and Amelia was spot on but I only gave it 3/5 stars for the ending.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Starting The Pagan Stone today, last book in the "Sign of Seven" trilogy.

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Just finished Mortal Arts - the second book in the Lady Darby series. Loved it!

[Melissa]

Just starting The Secret History of the Pink Carnation .

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Just started Treachery in Death .

[Vicky]

Melissa wrote: "Just starting The Secret History of the Pink Carnation ."

I read this earlier this year and enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Sandra J]

I enjoy history and am now reading . was excellent in audio.

[Lynn]

Melissa wrote: "Just starting The Secret History of the Pink Carnation ."
I love this series. It's such fun. After I finish the book I'm currently reading, Enslaved by Ducks, I'm going to catch up with the series and start The Orchid Affair.

[Irene]

I read Regency romance. Read all of M C Beaton's before she got onto those great cozies of McBeth and Raisin. Now reading Lizzie Church - she is more Jane Austen. Also, as an historian, I like historical fiction. Have added The Secret History of the Pink Carnation to my to read list, Vicky. Looks very interesting.

[Nancy]

Reading Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne. Love this series.

[Heidi]

Irene wrote: "I read Regency romance. Read all of M C Beaton's before she got onto those great cozies of McBeth and Raisin. Now reading Lizzie Church - she is more Jane Austen. Also, as an historian, I like hist..."

LOVE LOVE LOVE MC Beaton's regency series. I read them all while I was in college years ago and hope to re-read some now that they are on audiobook.

[Karen M]

Still reading a cozy but I'm also reading a children's classic The Enchanted Castle.

[Melodie]

Almost done with Blonde Faith. Just found out a new Easy Rawlins book is coming out soon and didn't realize I was behind 2 books! Also, part way through Sinner and liking it a lot.

[Veronica]

Reading Poison Promise .

[❂ Murder by Death]

I've been knee deep the third and final book of the All Soul's Trilogy, The Book of Life.

[Ky]

Does anyone know of a podcast dedicated to Cozy Mysteries?

[Kait]

I'm reading No Ordinary Time by Doris Goodwin - It's a humanistic (as opposed to political) look at the life of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during the White House years. Wonderful book, I'm really enjoying it, but I am going to have to break it up with something lighter. The book is over 600 pages - I finally looked when I realized my reading progress was stuck at single digits and I was reading some of it every night. I like that it looks at them as people and gives insight into their motivation. I'm in the early part of the book so we haven't gotten to the war years yet. I'm looking forward to seeing how Goodwin handles that time and which Roosevelt she concentrates on. So far, the book concentrates on Eleanor - but of course Franklin looms large as well.

[Gerrie]

Kait, I really enjoy Doris Kearns Goodwin's books. Her "Team of Rivals" is one of my favorites. Another extremely enjoyable read is "The Bully Pulpit". I also use my cozys as brain balm between heavier reads! Enjoy!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I (finally) finished reading A Sand County Almanac; with essays on conservation from Round River by Aldo Leopold Saturday morning. As it is a collection of essays by the noted conservationist, I read a few in between other books over the last couple years. Definitely ahead of his field in many ways!

Have now started The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath for another group's July group read. Only 40 pages in and already finding it depressing. :-\

[Kait]

Gerrie wrote: "Kait, I really enjoy Doris Kearns Goodwin's books. Her "Team of Rivals" is one of my favorites. Another extremely enjoyable read is "The Bully Pulpit". I also use my cozys as brain balm between hea..."

Thanks Gerrie - I am enjoying it. I too like her style and way of humanizing her subjects.

[Gerrie]

I'm reading "The Light in the Ruins", and Robert E Lee .