The Poll is open for October 2018 Group Read: Author's Whose Last Name Starts with T, U or V

[Bill]

We're getting near the end of the alphabet now and I think some letters will not have a great number of authors so I'm going to combine he letters T, U and V for this 2nd last category.

As always,

1. do NOT nominate your own book
2. do NOT have your publicist nominate your book
3. if you nominate the winning book, you are the moderator for the discussion. If you don't want to lead the discussion, don't nominate a book.

Other than that, have fun with your choices!

[Bill]

Do not nominate these four books as we've discussed them within the last few years. But feel free to nominate other books by the same authors if you wish.

a. Fred Vargas - The Three Evangelists
b. Josephine Tey - The Daughter of Time
c. Lisa Unger - In the Blood
d. Todd M. Thiede - Time Killer

[Bill]

I'll keep track of your nominations here -

1. A Dark-Adapted Eye by Barbara Vine (nominated by Nancy)
2. Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan (nominated by Tone)
3. Among the Saints by Jari Tervo (nominated by Gisela)
4. The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre (Nominated by Jess)
5. The Getaway by Jim Thompson (nominated by Randy)
6. A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas (nominated by Suzy)
7. The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor (nominated by Bill)
8. The Other by Thomas Tryon (nominated by Jamie)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

A Dark-Adapted Eye, by Barbara Vine.

[MissLemon]

Nancy wrote: "A Dark-Adapted Eye, by Barbara Vine."

I know we don't have to second but if we did I'd second that :-)

[Bill]

Carolyn wrote: "Nancy wrote: "A Dark-Adapted Eye, by Barbara Vine."

I know we don't have to second but if we did I'd second that :-)"

lol

[Tone]

I would like to nominate Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Carolyn wrote: "Nancy wrote: "A Dark-Adapted Eye, by Barbara Vine."

I know we don't have to second but if we did I'd second that :-)"

It's such a good book. I've read it like 3 times and I still enjoy it. My favorite of all of Vine's books (as Vine).

[Patty]

I love The Dark Adapted Eye as well.

[Jamie]

Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Halloween by James Tipper. Lets get into the season!

[Bill]

Jamie wrote: "Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Halloween by James Tipper. Lets get into the season!

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It's a great idea, Jamie, but it doesn't really sound like a mystery. I'll keep it in mind though, unless you have another option.

[Gisela]

How about Among the Saints by Jari Tervo.

[Jamie]

Bill wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Halloween by James Tipper. Lets get into the season!

"..."

Whoops, I'm sorry. Well is anyone interested in The Other by Thomas Tryon?

[Jess]

I would like to nominate The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I nominate


The Getaway

by the one and only Jim Thompson

It's short, and it's a stand-alone so there's no need to commit to a lengthy series. The book served as the basis for two movie versions including the original with Mr. Aviator sunglasses, Steve McQueen. A classic crime book!

[Bill]

Jamie wrote: "Bill wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Halloween by James Tipper. Lets get into the season!

[bookcover:Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Hallowe..."

Pick one and we'll see if it's voted on... :0)

[Bill]

Gisela wrote: "How about Among the Saints by Jari Tervo."

It might be difficult to find copies. Mind you I did see 8 on Abe Books. I'll add it to the list. The goodreads listing doesn't have a synopsis. Can you provide one?

[Suzy]

I'll nominate A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas, first in a series. I've been wanting to read it for a while.

[Bill]

I'll nominate The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor.

[Bill]

I'll keep the nomination list open until Friday and will set up the poll on Saturday. Some interesting selections so far.

[Jamie]

The Other by Thomas Tryon because it's considered a classic.

[Bill]

The poll will be up shortly. :) Hope you're having a great weekend!

[Bill]

The poll is open for voting. Check on the poll page or click below

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Andrew]

Jess wrote: "I would like to nominate The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre"
Hate to say this Jess but that is by far the worst book I've read. It didn't even feel right giving 1 star, that was far more praise than it deserved. I reviewed it 2 or 3 years ago, genuinely terrible.

[Jess]

Andrew wrote: "Jess wrote: "I would like to nominate The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre"
Hate to say this Jess but that is by far the worst book I've read. It didn't even feel right g..."

Oh no! It's on my TBR after I thought the premise sounded interesting. Looks like it's winning the poll at the moment. At least we might get some god rant reviews if everyone feels similarly to you!

[Andrew]

Jess wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Jess wrote: "I would like to nominate The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre"
Hate to say this Jess but that is by far the worst book I've read. It didn't ev..."
Yes, it did sound interesting enough for me to buy it too. It does belong more in the erotic fiction genre than crime/thriller though. There will be some interesting responses no doubt. I hope you get far more joy out of it than I did.

[Bill]

The two books chosen for the October Group Reads are -

- The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre (this will be moderated by Jess)
- Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan (This will be moderated by Tone)

The threads will be set up Oct 1. Enjoy reading the books if you're participating. Have a great weekend.