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And the Winners Are - Aug 2019 Reading Group Challenge - Mysteries / Thrillers / Spy Stories / 1920 - 1929
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I'll keep track of your nominations here -1. Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers (nominated by Gisela)
2. Marazan by Nevil Shute (nominated by Bill)
3. Inspector French's Greatest Case by Freeman Wills Crofts (nominated by Nancy)
4. The Lure of the Bush (aka The Barrakee Mystery) by Arthur W. Upfield (nominated by Chris)
5. The Man in the Queue by Josephine Tey (Nominated by Carolyn)
6. Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (nominated by Aditya)
In my twenties, I was a massive Dorothy L. Sayers's fan, but have recently found that re-reading books where the author clearly idolises one of the main characters, i.e. in Sayer's case, Lord Peter Wimsey (based on her own private secret lover so it is told), as a more mature women, can make me impatient. I read them all, but my particular favourites were No. 3 "Murder must advertise" or No. 12 "Gaudy Night". Don't mind which one.
I'm going to get in on the act with a nomination. It's an early book by Nevil Shute and seems to fall into the category.
Marazan by Nevil Shute.
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Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from the 20s:
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/S_A...
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Nancy wrote: "I've got Murder Must Advertise written in 1933, not the 1920s. Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from the 20s:
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/S_A...-..."
My error for not checking more closely. Thanks, Nancy. Gisela. Can you nominate one that was written between 1920 and 29. Thanks.
Thanks for the catch Nancy... how about Unnatural Death (1927) by Dorothy L Sayers instead? Though I don’t want to volunteer to be moderator.
Sara wrote: "Thanks for the catch Nancy... how about Unnatural Death (1927) by Dorothy L Sayers instead? Though I don’t want to volunteer to be moderator."I'll see what Gisela says, Sara. Thanks.
RJ wrote: "Or maybe Whose Body? since it's the first in the series?"Since Gisela made the original recommendation, I'll give her first choice. If she bows out, I'll leave it open, if you wish to nominate the book RJ.
Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I've got Murder Must Advertise written in 1933, not the 1920s. Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from the 20s:
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/S_A......"
How about The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Gisela wrote: "Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I've got Murder Must Advertise written in 1933, not the 1920s. Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from the 20s:
http://www.stopyourekillingme.co..."
OK I don't really mind. Whose body is also fine of course.
Gisela wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I've got Murder Must Advertise written in 1933, not the 1920s. Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from the 20s:
http://www.stopyo..."
We don't seem to have ever discussed a book by Sayers in our Group Reads. I'll add Whose Body if that's ok, as it is her first Wimsey book. I presume that should it win, you'll moderate?
Bill wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I've got Murder Must Advertise written in 1933, not the 1920s. Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from the 20s:
ht..."
I shall try
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Four Sayers novels and a collection of short stories are from ..."
Oh yes, Gisela!! I have Whose Body on the top of my 1923 TBR stack, and I'm about to start the last one from 1922. I'll hold off to see if it wins in the poll.
Nancy wrote: "I have Whose Body on the top of my 1923 TBR stack..."You have a 1923 TBR stack?
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Nancy wrote: "I do. And a 1924, 1925 etc etc through the 30s."lol. I'm not that organized.
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lol. I'm not that organized."
Neither am I, normally. :)
We've three nominations so far folks. Lots of excellent authors to choose from in this category.
Chris wrote: "Arthur Upfield 's The Lure of the Bush 1929"aka The Barrakee Mystery. I was puzzled by the title because I thought I was reading the first book in the Bony series. Two titles - one book.
The 20s and 30s is my favourite setting for anything I read so I've read quite a few MCT books from the period, and have several more on my lists. I read 'Who's Body' last year and have the second Peter Wimsey book on the list now. "Inspector French ..."is on my list as its on a 'best of' list I'm working through, so I will be happy to read that. I'm conflicted about what to nominate: Agatha Christie is my favourite author and I feel she should at least be nominated. But personally I've read all her work from the 20s so I'd rather the group read something new to me. I recommend The Mysterious Affair at Styles for anyone reading from this period ( although it's set late in the FWW) and one of her lesser known The Man in the Brown Suit for something a bit different
Im probably going to read The African Queen this month as part of my around the world challenge, so if that gets voted I will join in.
But I think I will actually nominate Josephine Teys The Man in the Queue - hoping it's as good as The Daughter of Time
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I almost nominated the Tey book but I've already read it so went for the Crofts.
ps/ Save African Queen for the 30s. I wouldn't mind reading it again, especially because last summer we went down to Key Largo and took a ride on the original boat that was used in the movie. That was too cool.
Jan C wrote: "Chris wrote: "Arthur Upfield 's The Lure of the Bush 1929"aka The Barrakee Mystery. I was puzzled by the title because I thought I was reading the first book in the ..."
Why do they change the titles? I have often looked up a book in my library system, not be found. But l later discover it is there under a different title. Most of the time the change is when its marketed in another country from the origin, but we are living in the same country and not that far apart :)
Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I do. And a 1924, 1925 etc etc through the 30s."lol. I'm not that organized."
Neither am I, normally. :)"
Color me impressed. That is a level of organization that I had not even dreamed of. Time to roll up my sleeves and get back to my shelves.
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lol. I'm not that organized."
Neither am I, normally. :)"
Color me impressed. That is a level of organiz..."
No need to be impressed. Actually I've had most of these books for ages and finally decided it was time. It does help when I want to read chronologically.
Otherwise I am queen of willy-nilly shelving!!
Nancy wrote: "RJ wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I do. And a 1924, 1925 etc etc through the 30s."lol. I'm not that organized."
Neither am I, normally. :)"
Color me impressed. That is a level..."
Before this last post, I was thinking we’d needed to organize a rescue party for Real Nancy because whomever was posting these comments was an impostor.
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lol. I'm not that organized."
Neither am I, normally. :)"
Color me impressed. T..."
It's so nice when my friends come to know the real me. I lose books all the time because I haphazardly put them away. Unfortunately I don't dare say "I can't find my book" because captain OCD starts laughing at me. ❤
Red Harvest just makes the cut, date of first publication is 1929. I might not re-read it myself but would love to hear the group's thought on this one.
Chris wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Chris wrote: "Arthur Upfield 's The Lure of the Bush 1929"aka The Barrakee Mystery. I was puzzled by the title because I thought I was reading the firs..."
Sometimes it's an American / British thing; published under one name in England and another in the US. It might be that sometimes there is another book by the same name in the US or just that the US publishers don't think the British title is catchy enough.
Carolyn wrote: "The 20s and 30s is my favourite setting for anything I read so I've read quite a few MCT books from the period, and have several more on my lists. I read 'Who's Body' last year and have the second ..."Whew.. It took awhile to get there but I like your nomination. ;0)
Aditya wrote: "Red Harvest just makes the cut, date of first publication is 1929. I might not re-read it myself but would love to hear the group's thought on this one."Excellent choice.
I hope I haven't missed any. Lots of interesting conversation going on but the nominations can be somewhat buried. :0)
These are some exciting nominations so far!
Angie wrote: "These are some exciting nominations so far!"I agree! I'm in already regardless of whichever one wins!
I'll wait until the 10th and set the poll up then. Hope there are a few more excellent nominations.
Bill wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "The 20s and 30s is my favourite setting for anything I read so I've read quite a few MCT books from the period, and have several more on my lists. I read 'Who's Body' last year and ..."Sorry Bill 🤐
Nancy wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "The 20s and 30s is my favourite setting for anything I read so I've read quite a few MCT books from the period, and have several more on my lists. I read 'Who's Body' last year and ..."Sorry Nancy, was thinking The African Queen was 1920s. If I save it for the 30s that will be in October I think? I can't wait that long to read it but it will be fresh in my mind if the group reads it then so can join in. Jealous you have been on the 'actual' boat 🙂
Well I have three of those (Red Harvest, Whose Body? and The Man in the Queue) so I'm going to have a tough choice ahead of me.
The two books selected for the August Group Read are -- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers (nominated by Gisela)
- Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (nominated by Aditya)
I'll set up the threads Aug 1st. For Gisela and Aditya, please let me know you're able to moderate)
I can moderate, reading it again should be fun, there is so much plot there is no way I remember everything about it.
Aditya wrote: "I can moderate, reading it again should be fun, there is so much plot there is no way I remember everything about it."Thank you, Aditya. The threads will be ready for you. :0)
Bill wrote: "The two books selected for the August Group Read are -- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers (nominated by Gisela)
- Red Harvest by [author:Dashiell Hammett|..."
I think I'm in for both.
RJ wrote: "Bill wrote: "The two books selected for the August Group Read are -- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers (nominated by Gisela)
- Red Harvest by [author:Dash..."
Good for you, RJ. I'm sure you'll enjoy.
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In this decade, you see authors like Agatha Christie, A.A. Milne, PG Wodehouse, Dorothy L. Sayers, John Buchan (again), Nevil Shute, C.S. Forester, G.K. Chesterton, Alexander Wilson, Somerset Maugham, Anthony Berkeley, Margery Allingham, Josephine Tey, etc. The sky it seems is the limit.
Looking forward to your nominations. I'd suggest one nomination per author, although someone like Christie does feature different sleuths so I'll consider multiple nominations in cases like that if different sleuths suggested.