So, what should we read for June?

[Nicole]

Any ideas, PIs? Should everyone throw in a suggestion or two (or three!!!) from their TBR pile? :-)

[PugMom]

UMMMM pile? You mean my TBR skyscraper???

[PugMom]

I really want to read this one. I love the cover and great setting.

It's pretty new so if everyone can't find it this month maybe put on the back burner for when it becomes easier to get a hold of.

[Mark Pghfan]

Have any of you ever read any of Diane Mott Davidson's books? I read some of the earlier ones, but none recently. I went to a used book sale and got three of them: The Last Suppers, Killer Pancake and The Grilling Season. Her detective, Goldy, is a caterer, so there is a lot of talk about food. Also, I got an Agatha Raisin. AR and the Haunted House. Anyone interested in any of those?

[PugMom]

Those are with Goldilocks catering right? I’ve read all of those. I don’t think I’ve read the Haunted House book

[Nicole]

I've read a few of the Goldy books but it's been awhile. I haven't read the AR book. I'm up for anything. Has anyone read/do you like the Ellie Haskell books by Dorothy Cannell?

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "Have any of you ever read any of Diane Mott Davidson's books? I read some of the earlier ones, but none recently. I went to a used book sale and got three of them: The Last Suppers, Killer Pancake ..."

Read all of those noted, Pghfan, but wouldn't mind revisiting.

[Tina]

Oops, posted my three under earlier June thread. No more for my noms. I'll go along with majority. :-)

[Tina]

A recently released Agatha Raisin? Forget what # they're on? 29...30?

Found another one: The Heiress of Linn Hagh (Detective Lavender Mysteries, #1) by Karen Charlton 1800's mystery.

I'll cancel theatre Rex Graves as we just read similar backdrop.

Or any of the ones you PI's noted.

[Nicole]

Okay, how about everyone choose one to two books and we'll vote? Does that work?

[Tina]

Cast my final vote: The Heiress of Linn Hagh is a detective novel that has a gothic feel or A Dream of Death, both books are #1 in their series.

[Nicole]

Tina, can you post the link for the second book?

[PugMom]

I'll vote for A Dream of Death since I can get that from my library. I did find another good one but it just came out in early May so maybe in a few months it will be more readily available.

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "Tina, can you post the link for the second book?" Takes place in the 1800's.

[Tina]

Yikes! Both titles sound good!

[Nicole]

I vote for Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House. We're gonna have a mess this month, PIs, lol. But I did like the Rex Graves that we read, Tina, so I wouldn't be opposed to another of those. Methinks this is going to be a hard month to choose, lol.

[PugMom]

Wasn't the Haunted House an Agatha Raisin episode?

[Nicole]

I don’t think so....

[Tina]

NicoleG wrote: "Wasn't the Haunted House an Agatha Raisin episode?"

I'm pretty sure there was a Haunted House mystery in the Raisin series.

Not to muddy waters...maybe to make things more clear, I sleuthed out the two earlier top picks and one was sort of expensive where the other was a free borrow pick on Kindle. It was also available for less than 2.00 via same source.

I'll have to go with cheap, cheap, cheap this month as I'll have lots of biz to care for in June.

[Tina]

I'd be okay with a Raisin mystery if they are available in cheap this month. lol

[PugMom]

Your library doesn’t stock newer books, Tina?

[Nicole]

I can honestly read anything.

[Mark Pghfan]

I agree this would will be difficult, with so many choices each time. My number one vote would be for the Agatha Raisin, Haunted House. However, if something else is chosen and it is available from the library, I would be OK with that.

[Tina]

NicoleG wrote: "Your library doesn’t stock newer books, Tina?"

I rarely go to the library, NicoleG. Not a snob, just lately I don't have time. But don't let me get in way of a fine discussion. Majority picks and that is fair. I'll work with that.

[Mark Pghfan]

I'm lucky that we have a large library system and I can request any book from any of them on-line, and have it delivered to my local library, which is literally about 2 blocks from my house!

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "I'm lucky that we have a large library system and I can request any book from any of them on-line, and have it delivered to my local library, which is literally about 2 blocks from my house!"

Indeed you are, Pghfan. Walk to the library...how awesome is that?!

[Tina]

Go ahead, gang, feel free to pick. I'll go with Haunted House - Raisin or Heiress of Linn.

[Nicole]

I really just started using the library again a couple of years ago after a very long break, and I'm lucky that I have two library systems to choose from plus I have access to all the other counties in my state (Maryland) through the inter library loan system. Tina, do you have access to Hoopla/Overdrive where an ebook might be available for loan?

[Mark Pghfan]

If we choose the Agatha Raisin, I will offer to host the discussion.

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "I really just started using the library again a couple of years ago after a very long break, and I'm lucky that I have two library systems to choose from plus I have access to all the other countie..."

I haven't checked Hoopla or Overdrive as I never heard of them but will. Thanks for the 411, Nicole.

[Tina]

I read that Agatha Raisin a while ago and recall bits but wouldn't mind re-visiting it. Anyone else?

[Nicole]

Tina wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I really just started using the library again a couple of years ago after a very long break, and I'm lucky that I have two library systems to choose from plus I have access to all th..."

I'm in!

[Tina]

I'll be ready. Just say when. Already have a Q to pose at discussion. ;-) .

[Nicole]

I’m going to audio this one so when we start if you tell me what the first section will be I’ll be ever so grateful! 😀

[Mark Pghfan]

It looks like Agatha Raisin is the choice. Let's look to start June 1st, Saturday. Chapter one through four looks like a third of the way through, so that will be our first section. Then five through eight, and finally nine to the end.

[Nicole]

Perfect, thanks!

[Tina]

I'll be ready. Happy Summer Month, PI's. Wow. Seems like last week I was putting away Christmas decorations. Time is going by too fast!

[LovesMysteries]

Tina wrote: "I'll be ready. Happy Summer Month, PI's. Wow. Seems like last week I was putting away Christmas decorations. Time is going by too fast!"

This year is definitely going by fast -- way tooooooo fast!! We're half way through the year already!

[Tina]

LovesMysteries wrote: "Tina wrote: "I'll be ready. Happy Summer Month, PI's. Wow. Seems like last week I was putting away Christmas decorations. Time is going by too fast!"

This year is definitely going by fast -- way t..."

I know and I'm already getting Christmas card sales for 2019. Sheesh!