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[Melissa]

Just starting The Elite .

[Sharon]

Right now I'm reading The Christmas Train by David Baldacci.

[Dianne]

Starting Secrets On Cedar Key .

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Currently reading The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster -- I needed something "light" after finishing Dakota.

[Melodie]

Started Four: A Divergent Story Collection

[Karen M]

I went back to reading Alexander McCall Smith. This time I'm reading Corduroy Mansions.

[Bonnie]

[Teresa]

I just finished Emma by Jane Austen. It's been a while since I last read it. I still loved the book but had forgotten how annoying the main character, Emma, could be.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Teresa wrote: "I just finished Emma by Jane Austen. It's been a while since I last read it. I still loved the book but had forgotten how annoying the main character, Emma, could be."


I'm impressed with anyone who can make it all the way through this book. My first attempt was in high school, and couldn't finish it. I tried to reread it this past summer and while I made it a bit further, I've stalled at the halfway point. It's hard to finish a book when you can't connect with or plain don't care about any of the characters. :-?

[MaryJo]

In the past - although it is a little outside of my normal taste - I've really enjoyed Dick Francis's writing, and read about everything he did. A copy of was cheap at the used bookstore, and I'd forgotten how it went. So, for nostalgia's sake, read it again.

[E.L.]

Heather L wrote: "Teresa wrote: "I just finished Emma by Jane Austen. It's been a while since I last read it. I still loved the book but had forgotten how annoying the main character, Emm..."

Obviously it's up to you whether you finish it or not - I've left plenty of books, including classics, unfinished with a clear conscience - BUT, if you do decide to stick with it, I will just let you know that the characters tend to get more engaging in the second half. Not all of them, but we do finally get to see some character development in many once we get past the halfway point.

[Dhfan4life]

Total PNR and UF fans. With a splash of the occasional YA, Historical Fiction, Erotica story in between.

[Melissa]

Just starting Shakespeare's Scribe .

[Debbie]

starting The Matchmaker

[Jackie]

Reading and rereading

[Heidi]

I have Throne of Glass on audio to listen to but haven't gotten to it yet. I have also looked at the Wheel of Time series but aren't there a ton of them? That discouraged me!

[Jackie]

I'm only about a quarter of the way through but it is really good so far. And yes, there are a ton of books in the Wheel of Time series. I'm determined to continue on this time even though it may take a long time to read them all.

[Karen M]

Jackie wrote: "I'm only about a quarter of the way through but it is really good so far. And yes, there are a ton of books in the Wheel of Time series. I'm determined to contin..."

I've had the first book, The Eye of the World for a very long time. Having so many books in the series is rather intimidating which is probably why I haven't read the first one yet.

[Heidi]

Best of luck Jackie

[Jackie]

Thanks!

[Melissa]

Just starting It's a Mall World After All .

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Read a couple novellas/shorts over the weekend, and started a legal thriller by Lisa Scottoline, Think Twice. I also have Betrayed by her in Mount TBR, but am missing the book in between these two, Accused, which is really irritating me. Have not been able to find it anywhere locally. Guess I'll end up reading the series out of order (which I don't like doing) and ordering it online.

Scottoline's Betrayed and Chocolat by Joanne Harris are at top of my TBR pile.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I've just finished DragonKin, by Maria E. Schneider, and it has been a beautiful fairy tale (not fairy but fantasy, but anyway).

[Karen M]

I'm reading Sandra Brown's Deadline. It's a romance and it's a thriller!! My other current read is keeping with my craving Christmas stories so I'm reading a sexy, funny little number called Twas the Night.

[Melissa]

Just starting Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer .

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Sandra Brown's Deadline. It's a romance and it's a thriller!"

I've been hearing a lot about this one lately -- sounds good!

[MaryKatherine]

Currently, I'm in the middle of a cozy and a Stephen King novel: Lisey's Story I love Stephen King, so I'm a pretty happy camper right now :)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Reading Night Shift at this moment... and wishing to end work for keep on reading.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Marisa wrote: "... and wishing to end work for keep on reading."

LOL -- I know the feeling. Would much rather be reading than working right now. Of course, a nap would be nice, too. ;-)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Heather L wrote: "Marisa wrote: "... and wishing to end work for keep on reading."

LOL -- I know the feeling. Would much rather be reading than working right now. Of course, a nap would be nice, too. ;-)"

You don't know how much I agree :-)

[Patty]

Reading

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Marisa wrote: "You don't know how much I agree :-) "

I can imagine. :-D

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Patty wrote: "Reading Mean Streak"

Another one that looks good!

[Melodie]

MaryKate wrote: "Currently, I'm in the middle of a cozy and a Stephen King novel: Lisey's Story I love Stephen King, so I'm a pretty happy camper right now :)"

LISEY'S STORY was a 5-star read for me back in 2009!

[Melodie]

Just started Dead But Not Forgotten: Stories from the World of Sookie Stackhouse. I never get tired of the Sookie characters.

[Kait]

Marisa wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Marisa wrote: "... and wishing to end work for keep on reading."

LOL -- I know the feeling. Would much rather be reading than working right now. Of course, a nap would be nice, t..."

Hand waving - Me too!

[Kait]

I'm taking the topic literally - when I'm not reading a cozy, I'm usually reading in a similar genre. Right now, I'm reading . I have to confess, I've nearly finished it in two sittings. Talk about a page turner.

[Karen M]

Heather L wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Sandra Brown's Deadline. It's a romance and it's a thriller!"

I've been hearing a lot about this one lately -- sounds good!"

It is hard to put down. I'm not even reading the other book I started at the same time. It's getting better and better!

[Kait]

Sandra Brown is always wonderful, but this sounds like a don't dare miss it book.

[Sabrina]

When I'm not reading a cozy, I enjoy historical fiction a lot. I'm currently reading The King of the Castle by Victoria Holt.

[Karen M]

Kait wrote: "Sandra Brown is always wonderful, but this sounds like a don't dare miss it book."

I really should have said it was a thriller with some sexy romance. I love thrillers and this is a good one!

[Melissa]

Currently reading Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady .

[Sabrina]

Melissa wrote: "Currently reading Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady [bookcover:Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the..."

Is it any good? I have this series on my TBR pile as well.

[Heidi]

I love the Jacky Faber series. I think it is best on audio.

[Karen M]

Back to reading Twas the Night and I'm waiting on the library for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.

[Melissa]

Sabrina wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Currently reading Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady [bookcover:Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being a..."

I am really liking this series so far! I will have to take Heidi's suggestion and check out the audio.

[Heidi]

Yay! I hope you love the audio too :)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

I've been reading a Christmas romance this week, The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak, which I won through Goodreads. More than halfway through and pretty good so far.

[Karen M]

I'm reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.

[Mary]

Actually reading two: Mary Higgins Clark's The Second Time Around and an old Grisham, The Rainmaker