What mysteries are you reading at the moment? Old thread, 2019-2020 Showing 1,101-1,150 of 1,516

[Ahmed]

I read The Dagger with Wings of G. K. Chesterton, but I need some help with it.

[Carolien]

Started Someone to Watch Over Me. I really enjoy this series.

[Tania]

I started Evil Under The Sun. I think I know part of the solution, I have a fairly strong image of Peter Ustinov, so I think I've watched the film and it's nothing to do with the power of my grey cells.

[Lady Clementina]

Tania wrote: "I started Evil Under The Sun. I think I know part of the solution, I have a fairly strong image of Peter Ustinov, so I think I've watched the film and it's nothing to do with the pow..."

I'm in the middle of it as well- a reread for me but enjoying it still

[Tania]

I'm very good at forgetting the solutions, so often happy to reread Christie.

[Susan in NC]

Just started Smallbone Deceased for our upcoming read.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I've started The Night at the Crossroads by Georges Simenon. He published at the same time as our famous GA authors, but he his decidedly different with darker and more psychological undertones.

[Jill]

Started Smallbone Deceased and enjoying it so far.

[Susan in NC]

I really enjoyed Smallbone Deceased, decided to continue in the same vein with another golden age upcoming read, After the Funeral . Enjoying the first few chapters of this reread, thanks to Hugh Fraser’s narration - I don’t remember much about it, it’s been years since my last read.

[Carolien]

I finished Someone to Watch Over Me which is the usual interesting fare by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir. Set in the aftermath of the financial crisis in Iceland, this one is both a social commentary and very complex plot. I really enjoy this series, unfortunately only one book more to read.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I have started the group's June PD James challenge read, Death of an Expert Witness. I like how it is starting. There is a murder to open, but somehow I don't think this is the murder that will be the focus of the book.

[Susan in NC]

I just started another reread, this time of another of the group’s June reads, Saint Peter's Fair - I love another visit with Brother Cadfael, and this one starts with lovely descriptions of his sunny, lush summer garden, like balm to my soul!

[Judy]

I've started rereading our forthcoming group read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - I read this when it came out but for some reason never carried on. I realised I'd given away my previous copy to a charity shop during a clear-out, so am listening to the (abridged) audible version narrated by Emilia Fox, which is a lot of fun so far.

[Sandy]

Judy wrote: "I've started rereading our forthcoming group read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - I read this when it came out but for some reason never carried on. I realised I'd given awa..."

I've listened to them all, unabridged, narrated by Jayne Entwistle (I think) and love them. I've put in my request for an electronic print version this time.

[Sandy]

I won't be able to participate in our June Marsh read in a timely fashion as my libraries have no electronic versions, print or audio.

[Tania]

My library has a physical copy of this, so hopefully they will re-open in time for me to get it, but seems unlikely at the moment.
I have started The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters, which I do have on my bookshelves.

[Judy]

Sandy, hope you get your print book through. There's only an abridged version of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on audible in the UK - I decided I was happy with that as it is a reread for me too, but I wonder why they don't have a full version.

[Abigail]

Looking forward to The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Currently reading Stirring Up Strife by Jennifer Stanley, and enjoying it quite a bit.

[Jill]

I'm just over a quarter through Death of an Expert Witness our next group read, P.D James is getting a bit like Marsh to me, that is some are a lot better than others

[Susan in NC]

Tania wrote: "My library has a physical copy of this, so hopefully they will re-open in time for me to get it, but seems unlikely at the moment.
I have started The Mummy Case by [author:Elizabeth P..."

Oh, me, too! I bought them all back when I first discovered her! I’m so looking forward to rereading them - don’t know if I can wait until September to carry on, I read the first for another group challenge last month...

[Susan in NC]

Judy wrote: "Sandy, hope you get your print book through. There's only an abridged version of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on audible in the UK - I decided I was happy with that as it is a reread for ..."

I’ve got a paperback copy to reread, waiting on my library’s audiobook- the sample was delightful! I love and have read this entire series, for some reason didn’t review this one, just a star rating.

[Susan in NC]

Jill wrote: "I'm just over a quarter through Death of an Expert Witness our next group read, P.D James is getting a bit like Marsh to me, that is some are a lot better than others"

Good point - I loved every book when they came out, and then watched the TV presentation when they showed it over here, thought it well done. I thought Dalgliesh was a great character, just not up for the melancholy tone right now, especially with this pandemic!

[Gary]

No mysteries going at the moment. I did just finish the first Poirot novel. After Wolfe and Poirot, having trouble settling on my next read.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Did you finish the Nero Wolfe series, Gary?

[Gary]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Did you finish the Nero Wolfe series, Gary?"

No, just Over My Dead Body. Next up Where There's a Will.

I am leaning towards Cadfael #2 or Lord Peter #3

[Laurence]

Currently reading Murder At The Savoy . Have not read a Martin Beck story in a while and I am enjoying it so far.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

For the June read, I've started After the Funeral, originally published as Funerals are Fatal. Not sure why the title was changed.

[Kirsten]

I'm reading Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

[Judy]

I've started our next P.D. James book, Death of an Expert Witness - not very far in yet, but enjoying it so far.

[Abigail]

I got a jump on The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie because I have a lot of reading to do in June. Loved it!

[Tracey]

I'm enjoying reading A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin at the moment.

[Sandy]

I raced through the fifth Kincaid and James book, Dreaming of the Bones, my latest favorite series. After a couple of so-so reads I wanted something I knew I would like.

Murder at the Mena House has just become available to me so that and our two June 1st reads are up next.

[Tara]

Enjoying Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. A lot of characters to juggle initially, but once the story begins to build, they blend in well together.

[Sandy]

Tara wrote: "Enjoying Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. A lot of characters to juggle initially, but once the story begins to build, they blend in well together."

Loved Magpie Murders and have always meant to reread it specifically looking for literary connections instead of getting involved in the plot.

[Laurence]

Sandy wrote: "Tara wrote: "Enjoying Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. A lot of characters to juggle initially, but once the story begins to build, they blend in well together."

..."
Sandy,
"specifically looking for literary connections..."
The most striking connection that I can think of is that the basic idea for the narrative: manuscript handed to the publisher, the publisher then supplies the manuscript to the reader to evaluate, and in the end the author is discovered to have been embroiled directly in the action...
This is the premise of "The Shooting Party," Anton Chekov, 1884.

Maybe Horowitz thought no one would notice, education being what it is today.
Has anyone else noticed or been bothered by this?

[Judy]

I enjoyed Magpie Murders too, although I was slightly taken aback by one or two plot twists! I've been meaning to read the sequel.

That's interesting about the Chekov similarity, Laurence - must admit I haven't read The Shooting Party, although I love 19th-century literature and will hope to do so.

Interesting dicussion, but I'm slightly concerned it may lead into spoiler territory - quick reminder to everyone to use spoiler tags if needed. Thank you.

[Judy]

The poll for our August read is now open, with 5 great choices - please cast your votes:

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

[Judy]

I've just discovered that more of the Constable Evan Evans books by Rhys Bowenare being released on Audible narrated by Roger Clark - I'm excited, since most of them are out of print and I love his narration. Means I'd better keep on my Audible membership for the time being, though!

[Jill]

Now starting St. Peter's Fair for the upcoming buddy read

[Sandy]

Judy wrote: "I've just discovered that more of the Constable Evan Evans books by Rhys Bowenare being released on Audible narrated by Roger Clark - I'm excited, since most of them are out of prin..."

It looks as though all ten are planned. I don't think I've tried audio versions. I've read the first two books and have the third from the library from my last actual visit.

There is always a hook to keep up that membership. I just 'bought' some of the June freebies.

[Judy]

Sandy, I'm slightly annoyed that I just read one of the Evans books on paper because I didn't think any more of them were coming out on Audible - however, I will have plenty more to keep me busy, lol. :)

[Judy]

I'm just starting Grave Mistake by Ngaio Marsh ready for our forthcoming buddy read.

[Sandy]

Judy wrote: "I'm just starting Grave Mistake by Ngaio Marsh ready for our forthcoming buddy read."

I probably won't be reading Grave Mistake until my physical library reopens. None has an electronic copy.

[Sandy]

On the plus side, I have the newest Sam Wyndham, Death in the East and am first in line for the newest Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, due out very soon. I miss the nice new crisp hard cover books however.

[Susan in NC]

Sandy wrote: "On the plus side, I have the newest Sam Wyndham, Death in the East and am first in line for the newest Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, due out very soon. I miss the nice new crisp..."

Ah! Lucky duck, I’m probably going to get the kindle of that title as my library is not, apparently, purchasing it, and I love the series so far!

[Susan in NC]

I’m still plugging away on my reread ofThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie for this month’s read - I read it when it first came out, and every book in the series since, so it’s very interesting to reacquaint myself with these beloved characters from the beginning!

[Gary]

My two current mystery reads or listens:

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Listening to the audiobook

The Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton Reading on my Nook.

[Memo]

I just finished read Dorothy Simpson Inspector Luke Thanet Mystery Series . These books are written in the old school of the greats like Agatha Christie. Muders in a small village, well-plotted with in depth pschological insight into the characters to solve the mysteries. I recommend this series as it is well written, double plotted, and moves along smoothly. Always a twist at the end.

[Jill]

Gary wrote: "My two current mystery reads or listens:

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Listening..."

I really like M.C.Beston's Agatha Raisin but don't like the TV version at all

[Judy]

This reminds me, the TV Agatha Raisin is back on Sky One on Wednesday. I really enjoy it, but so far am not a big fan of the books, although I haven't got very far with them yet so could still become hooked!