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[Kirsten]

Sabrina wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I continued reading The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir last night."

I love Alison Weir's books, she really kno..."

I know! I already requested my next one from the library: Mary Queen of Scots and The Murder of Lord Darnley

[Susan]

Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "I hope to re-read Harry Potter soon too. I own them all in print and on audiobook so have no reason not to!"

Heidi, I have all of the Harry Potter books and audios also. I enjoyed the books even more when I re-read them. Enjoy!

Susan Bernhardt

[Nancy]

Reading Love Does (Bob Goff), recommended by a friend of a friend, it is good so far. I don't read many books written by a guy but he's making me laugh & that's a huge plus.

[Heidi]

Susan wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "I hope to re-read Harry Potter soon too. I own them all in print and on audiobook so have no reason not to!"

Heidi, I have all of the Harry Potter books and audi..."

Yay! Love them.

[Marja]

I'm reading A Snitch in Time by Sunny Frazier. So far it seems lighter and I'm really enjoying it.

A Snitch in Time: Christy Bristol Astrology Mysteries ~ Book 3

[Sabrina]

I'm just about to start the final book in the "His Dark Materials" series by Philip Pullman, The Amber Spyglass.

[Kirsten]

Sabrina wrote: "I'm just about to start the final book in the "His Dark Materials" series by Philip Pullman, The Amber Spyglass.

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I loved this series. The last book made me cry!

[Kirsten]

I've been listening to Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb today.

Just finished A Test of Wills by Charles Todd

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Melissa]

Just starting Murder at Westminster Abbey .

[Denise]

Occasionally I read literary books, such as Anne Tyler's. My most recent was The Beginner's Good-bye
I also enjoyed Maria Semple's Where'd You Go, Bernadette and occasionally books about health issues. But I always return to my mysteries!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Heart of a Warrior by Johanna Lindsey late last night when I couldn't sleep, and have now started Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost -- read three chapters before I even got to work today. I have a feeling this one will have me up reading late tonight, and not due to trouble falling sleep.

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Just started Firefight .

[Kirsten]

Just finished Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Also been listening to Firestorm by Nevada Barr

[Karen M]

MaryJo wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm reading an historical fiction North and South. I seem to be reading more of this type of book lately."

Karen, this is over a week since you posted this comment, b..."

Hope it's as good as the book because the book was lovely.

[Leslie]

I read a wide range of books, from poetry to classics to science fiction & fantasy, but mysteries are still my biggest genre. Lately I have been reading a lot of science fiction. Right now I am reading Isaac Asimov's first novel, Pebble in the Sky in paperback, listening to Pride and Prejudice on audiobook, and reading Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories on my Kindle.

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[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost last night, and am so glad there will be a fourth book in the series. Am now reading Hostage by Kay Hooper.

[Melodie]

Heather L wrote: "Finished Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost last night, and am so glad there will be a fourth book in the series. Am now reading Hostage by [author:Ka..."

I've got BOUND BY FLAMES coming up soon!

[Kait]

I've been binge reading Sandra Parshall's Rachel Goddard books. I read the first two several years ago, I've just finished and now I'm in the middle of . I'd forgotten how wonderful Parshall's style is. I'm going to be sorry to finish this series. Does anyone else binge read?

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Hostage by Kay Hooper Sunday afternoon. Good, but not as creepy as most of her Bishop books tend to be.

[J.A.]

Leslie wrote: "... reading Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories on my Kindle."

That's a great collection -- I'm currently re-reading it. Really good for dipping in and out of. =)

[Sabrina]

I'm currently reading 1984; it's the group read for March for another GR group I'm a member of. I'm almost afraid to admit it, but I've never read this book before, even though it's really considered a classic.

[Lynn]

I'm reading Around the World in Eighty Days as the book with a number in the title for the 2015 Ultimate Reading Challenge. I am really enjoying it, much more than I thought I would.

[Teresa]

Lynn wrote: "I'm reading Around the World in Eighty Days as the book with a number in the title for the 2015 Ultimate Reading Challenge. I am really enjoying it, much more than I thought I would."

Around the World in Eighty Days is my favorite book. I read it probably twice a year.

[Karen M]

I'm reading Big Mojo. I've read the first book in this series, Big Numbers and I really enjoyed it.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I've just read Gentle Pirate for the Ultimate Challenge. A typical JAK's books where you can see how the romance MCs have evolved, although the background and the plot are similar. An enjoyable reading anyway.

[❂ Murder by Death]

I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone here doesn't already know that. :)

[Melodie]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone here doesn't already know that. :)"

Read that when I was about 10 and LOVED it!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone here doesn't already know that. :)"


Not to brag, but I won a copy of that book in second grade for tying most books read during the year. It quickly became a childhood favorite. ☺

[Teresa]

I started Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener a couple of days ago. I usually love Michener but this one is not grabbing my interest the same way most of them do.

I'm also listening to Avalon High by Meg Cabot on audiobook. It's not bad so far.

I'm in a "blah" mood right now reading wise. I'm reading but nothing seems to really grab me. It may be time to go back to an old favorite to "cleanse my palette" so to speak.

[J.A.]

Just finished The Silkworm - more graphic/gory than the first book, but a nice sneak peak into the London literary world. (Sorry Heidi, didn't manage to listen to this one on audiobook, still getting through the 24-hour-long Christie autobiography!)

Just starting third book in Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series: Blameless - loving the mix of urban fantasty & steampunk.

[Katie]

Enjoying Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax. First of her novels I've read. Have been trying new (to me) authors lately it seems.

[Sandra J]

I just finished rereading (except I have the original 2 book set courtesy of my UBS). Considering its age, it holds up quite well.

[Heidi]

J.A. wrote: "Just finished The Silkworm - more graphic/gory than the first book, but a nice sneak peak into the London literary world. (Sorry Heidi, didn't mana..."

Hahaha - maybe the next one :) I take it you aren't listening to Blameless either??? That series is one of my all time favorites on audiobook.

[Heidi]

Teresa wrote: "I started Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener a couple of days ago. I usually love Michener but this one is not grabbing my interest the same way most of th..."

I love Meg C. but Avalon High was disappointing for me. Hope you find a less "meh" read soon :)

[J.A.]

Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Hahaha - maybe the next one :) I take it you aren't listening to Blameless either??? That series is one of my all time favorites on audiobook."

Afraid not! ;) Is that the Emily Grey narrator one? I listened to a sample, but the pace was a little slow for me and Mrs Loontwill jarred with my 'imagined voice' for her...

Finished Blameless today, so on to Heartless . Don't you love it (and your wallet hates it) when you get dragged into a series and can't stop? =)

[Jeanne]

I started Sunshine on Scotland Street, by Alexander McCall Smith. He's one of my favorite authors, and though I'm only a few pages into it, I know this will be another charming story.

[Melissa]

Just starting All the Light We Cannot See .

[Karen M]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone here doesn't already know that. :)"

I read it for the first time last year and loved it. We just don't always get around to reading some of the classics, it just happens. I haven't read To Kill a Mockingbird yet but I finally watched the movie over the weekend. Some how I never saw the movie either. (shrug)

I'm just starting an ARC of Gwendolen: A Novel which is based on or is a reimagining of Daniel Deronda by George Eliot and which is another classic I haven't read yet.

[❂ Murder by Death]

I'm about half way through The Candy Bombers about the Berlin airlift post WWII. It's incredibly interesting and actually hard to put down. Which is good, because at 500+ pages it's hard to pick up!

[MaryJo]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I'm about half way through The Candy Bombers about the Berlin airlift post WWII. It's incredibly interesting and actually hard to put down. Which is good, because at 500+ pages it'..."
Thanks, Jennifer, for introducing me to this book. It's definitely going on my list of non-mystery reads.
The 500 pages doesn't bother me.... I'll cope.

[MaryJo]

Just couldn't resist one more David McCullough book when I found a used copy of The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914.
For a history buff, this is another great read.

[Melodie]

Karen M wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone here doesn't already know that. ..."

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is one of my very favorite books! Loved the movie, too! (How did you get out of having to read it in school? That's where I read it the first time.)

[Karen M]

Melodie wrote: "Karen M wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone here doesn't alre..."

It wasn't required reading and I recall Silas Marner was required. Most of my reading back then was Daphne du Maurier or Agatha Christie

[Melodie]

Karen M wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Karen M wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "I finished reading, for the first time (I know!) The Secret Garden. Brilliant book - although I doubt anyone h..."

I remember SILAS MARNER. Hated that book!

[❂ Murder by Death]

MaryJo wrote: "Thanks, Jennifer, for introducing me to this book. It's definitely going on my list of non-mystery reads.
The 500 pages doesn't bother me.... I'll cope."

You're welcome MaryJo - I just finished it last night, and truly, I found it to be an excellent read. It's not often you can say a non-fiction history book is a page turner, but The Candy Bombers was.

[Susan]

I just finished The Girl On The Train and now am enjoying Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books by William Kuhn. Exceptionally interesting for those of us who remember Camelot.

[Sabrina]

I'm about to start The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton.

[Kirsten]

Just finished The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[❂ Murder by Death]

Finished The Candy Bombers and it was excellent!

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Finished Half Broke Horses - it was really, really good.