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message 1151: by Meg (last edited Dec 03, 2020 04:51PM) (new)
Dec 03, 2020 04:47PM

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Heather L wrote: "Meg — The two that were chosen were a book whose title starts with Q, X or Z (which was the last of my suggestions I expected to make it, lol) and a book everyone else seems to have read but you. I..."

Ok, I love both. Now I better go check what I have for the first one. 😄 I'm sure I must have something, as humongous as my tbr is!
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k, just checked...I have the Q covered.


message 1152: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)
Dec 03, 2020 05:00PM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27494 comments Mod
Karen — I guess I tuned in not expecting it to be too serious, though I would have liked more directly pertaining to the book. I mean, there was some, and like you said a lot of comparisons and hypotheticals.

Meg — You’re cracking me up. Glad you like my contributions to the challenge. I have a lot of “Q” books, two “X,” and a few for “Z.” I don’t think I’ll go the crazy route and go for one of each letter as some of the diehard challenge participants will. 🙄


message 1153: by Meg (new)
Dec 03, 2020 05:28PM

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Heather L wrote: "Meg — You’re cracking me up. Glad you like my contributions to the challenge. I have a lot of “Q” books, two “X,” and a few for “Z.” I don’t think I’ll go the crazy route and go for one of each letter as some of the diehard challenge participants will. 🙄"

If I didn't have 50 million other challenges I could see me being that crazy... No, Meg, no!


message 1154: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)
Dec 03, 2020 05:54PM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27494 comments Mod
Meg — ROFL 🤣


message 1156: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 04, 2020 10:03PM

PattyMacDotComma What mother in her right mind enlists the help of her fourteen-year-old daughter so she can have an affair with her husband's best friend? Adrienne Brodeur had just such a mother, and she tells all in her autobiography, Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me. It's all true and quite a read!
Wild Game My Mother, Her Lover, and Me by Adrienne Brodeur 4.5★ Link to my Wild Game review


message 1158: by PamG (new)
Dec 05, 2020 04:56PM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments Here are my reviews of two more excellent books:

The Russian Cage The Russian Cage by Charlaine Harris by Charlaine Harris.
My 5 star review of this well-written and entertaining novel that is a mix of historical fiction, urban fantasy western and alternate history:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and

The Woman Outside My Door The Woman Outside My Door by Rachel Ryan by Rachel Ryan

My 4 star review of this psychological thriller and debut novel:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1161: by Mark (new)
Dec 06, 2020 11:03PM

Mark Baker (carstairs38) | 1058 comments I relistened to The Brass Verdict (Harry Bosch, #14; Mickey Haller, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #18) by Michael Connelly The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1164: by PamG (new)
Dec 08, 2020 11:16AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments Here is my 4 star review of A Cold Trail A Cold Trail (Tracy Crosswhite, #7) by Robert Dugoni by Robert Dugoni. This author brings murder, mystery, and suspense to a police procedural novel. He also uses vivid descriptions, well-developed characters, a great setting, realistic dialogue, and a page-turning story line.

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


message 1165: by PamG (new)
Dec 08, 2020 01:36PM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments I finished a short romantic suspense novella that is a prequel to a series. My 2.5 star review rounded up to 3 stars: On His Watch On His Watch (Search and Rescue, #0.5) by Katie Ruggle by Katie Ruggle.

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


message 1166: by PamG (new)
Dec 09, 2020 12:06PM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments I finished a science fiction novella that includes murder, kidnappings and suspense: A Question of Navigation A Question of Navigation by Kevin Hearne by Kevin Hearne.

My 3 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1167: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 10, 2020 12:32AM

PattyMacDotComma I was looking forward to reading this children's edition of The Nutcracker by words&pictures during the Christmas season, but I was disappointed. Colourful but confusing (to me).
The Nutcracker by words&pictures 2.5★ Link to my Nutcracker review with illustrations


message 1168: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 10, 2020 12:32AM

PattyMacDotComma I absolutely love What Can You Do With a Line?, that makes my fingers itchy to try drawing! It would be a great Christmas (or other) gift, along with some pencils. Perfect pressie!
What Can You Do With a Line? by Gülşah Yemen 5★ Link to my review of What Can You Do With A Line", showing some of the artwork


message 1170: by Alice (new)
Dec 12, 2020 06:05AM

Alice | 3827 comments I just finished The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. It was very good. Set in two time periods 1914 and 1993. Very good ending. Nice history of NY Public Library.


message 1171: by PamG (new)
Dec 13, 2020 08:49AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments I finished an intense and action-filled adventure and romantic suspense novel: Whiteout Whiteout (Survival Instincts, #1) by Adriana Anders by Adriana Anders.

My 3 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1173: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)
Dec 13, 2020 10:24PM

Heather L (wordtrix) | 27494 comments Mod
I honestly don’t know how you manage to read/listen to so many books in such a short time! 😳


message 1174: by Brenda (new)
Dec 13, 2020 10:28PM

Brenda | 5036 comments To the detriment of almost everything else for 3 solid days Heather. Pleased with this one though, knocked 6 off my December reads 😁


message 1175: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 14, 2020 03:33AM

PattyMacDotComma I've just finished Amy Stewart's delightful Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit, the third in this wonderful historical fiction mystery series, based on a real lady cop. New Jersey in 1916. I'm sure glad she won't quit!
Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit (Kopp Sisters, #4) by Amy Stewart 5★ Link to my Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit review


message 1176: by Meg (new)
Dec 14, 2020 11:17AM

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I've just finished Amy Stewart's delightful Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit, the third in this wonderful historical fiction mystery series, based on a real lady cop. New Je..."

Loved the first one in this series! It was a little dark and yet compelling. I have the second one on the tbr.


message 1177: by PamG (new)
Dec 14, 2020 01:00PM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments I finished a short story/novellette prequel to the Tracy Crosswhite police procedural/crime thriller series: The Academy The Academy (Tracy Crosswhite, #0.25) by Robert Dugoni by Robert Dugoni.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1179: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 14, 2020 07:13PM

PattyMacDotComma Meg wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I've just finished Amy Stewart's delightful Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit, the third in this wonderful historical fiction mystery series, based o...

Loved the first one in this series! It was a little dark and yet compelling. I have the second one on the tbr."

I think the author does a terrific job of keeping the facts and blending in some fiction to create a family storyline. It's always a surprise to read the author's note at the end to discover much more was true than I thought.


message 1180: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 14, 2020 07:13PM

PattyMacDotComma Richard Russo's characters always seem like people I'd recognise. In Chances Are, three guys and the girl they all (secretly?) adored were in college together during the draft for Vietnam. The guys are now 66, having a reunion, but where's Jacy?
Chances Are by Richard Russo 4.5★ Link to my Chances Are review


message 1182: by Mark (new)
Dec 16, 2020 08:57PM

Mark Baker (carstairs38) | 1058 comments I read a middle grade fantasy book this week:

Unlocked (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8.5) by Shannon Messenger Unlocked by Shannon Messenger https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1183: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 16, 2020 09:15PM

PattyMacDotComma Terrific book by Eleanor Levenson, illustrated by Paul Boston, that is just what is says it is: World Politics in 100 Words: Start conversations and spark inspiration. I give the list of words and share some of the illustrations about how the world works.
World Politics in 100 Words Start conversations and spark inspiration by Eleanor Levenson 5★ Link to my World Politics review with illustrations

Great for adults - not just for kids!


message 1184: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 16, 2020 09:15PM

PattyMacDotComma Lucky's by Aussie author Andrew Pippos may have struck me on a bad day. Perhaps I wasn't paying enough attention - I got confused.
Lucky's by Andrew Pippos 3.5★ Link to my Lucky's review


message 1185: by PamG (new)
Dec 17, 2020 08:46AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments What do you get when you mix a legal thriller with a medical thriller and add a bit of romance? You get a fantastic novel: Lethal Intent Lethal Intent by Cara C. Putman by Cara C. Putman.

It was filled with lots of hope, warmth, love, friendship and romance against a backdrop of treachery, crimes, ethical dilemmas, arrogance, secrets and more. If you enjoy suspenseful legal and medical thrillers with a bit of romance, then I recommend that you check out this novel and see if you enjoy it as much as I did.

My 4 star review:

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


message 1186: by Jane (new)
Dec 17, 2020 03:44PM

Jane I'm just finishing Dead Reckoning: The Story of How Johnny Mitchell and His Fighter Pilots Took on Admiral Yamamoto and Avenged Pearl Harbor by Dick Lehr Dead Reckoning: The Story of How Johnny Mitchell and His Fighter Pilots Took on Admiral Yamamoto and Avenged Pearl Harbor. Very good. I've read a bunch of stuff on WWII, & should read more on WWI - so much of WWII directly stems from less-than-intelligent decisions made earlier.


message 1189: by Jane (new)
Dec 19, 2020 12:51PM

Jane Starting Finding Dorothy today.


message 1190: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Dec 20, 2020 04:32PM

PattyMacDotComma Jane Harper's Tasmanian coast in The Survivors is just as compelling as her outback in The Dry and The Lost Man. Evelyn Bay is such a small town that it's almost a locked room mystery. Loved it!
The Survivors by Jane Harper 5★ Link to my Survivors review


message 1191: by Jane (new)
Dec 21, 2020 03:52PM

Jane Jane wrote: "Starting Finding Dorothy today."

Finished it, then reread Rest You Merry, which I hadn't read in at least 20 years. My copy is falling apart - it's from the first printing in 1979.


message 1192: by Cindy (new)
Dec 21, 2020 06:34PM

Cindy (cindypp) | 168 comments The only thing keeping my attention right now is middle grade so I am currently reading an mg ghost story. The Forgotten Girl The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown


message 1195: by PamG (new)
Dec 23, 2020 11:37AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments I finished a police procedural that also has a cozy vibe to it with some amateur sleuths joining in the investigation: The Postscript Murders The Postscript Murders (Harbinder Kaur #2) by Elly Griffiths by Elly Griffiths.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1199: by PamG (new)
Dec 26, 2020 11:17AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 975 comments I finished a police procedural / crime thriller: Death of a Messenger Death of a Messenger (Koa Kāne Hawaiian Mystery #1) by Robert B. McCaw by Robert B. McCaw.

If you want to be transported to Hawaii, read a good book, and learn some things along the way, you may enjoy this novel.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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