Post Your Thoughts On Future BOTM Ideas

[Cameron]

Sean:

I do not read nearly as fast as I used to. This is a real distraction but health situations are unavoidable. As such, I tend to move around a bit from group-to-group. This is by far my favorite group. But, I do reviews, I occasionally read in the PIFM read, and I want to read once in awhile in the historical fiction group. Then, there are the books that I already own that I want to read, also. Plus, I would like to get in Sean's BOTM club. But, I cannot possibly do everything. I have to pick and choose. For example, some on the books in my personal library may not pique the interest of anyone else, and so, I must read them myself. So, I hop around a bit. I am not disloyal to Sean or my friends within this group, and I am not a lurker. However, I am keenly aware of my own limitations and must work within them to satisfy my habitual hobby. Do you understand where I am coming from on this?

[Cameron]

Perri wrote: "Ain't nobody happy unless Christine is happy :)"

Boy, you got that right Perri ...

[Christine]

I am very very happy!

[Christine]

Cameron wrote: "Sean:

I do not read nearly as fast as I used to. This is a real distraction but health situations are unavoidable. As such, I tend to move around a bit from group-to-group. This is by far my f..."

Cam, I am not Sean, but I'm taking this one (at least until Sean sees your post): many of us are in the same situation. Most members in fact rarely participate in the Group Reads or Q&As, let alone do all of them. I missed the recent Q&A with Tom Wood as no time to read any of his books. Most people belong to other groups and many participate in other groups' BOTM discussions, including me. But I think everybody here recognizes you as a core member of A Good Thriller, and I can't imagine anyone looking for any sort of apology from you.

[Cameron]

Oh, Chris, I am not apologizing. I am kind of bummed about reading slower. What I am trying to say to Sean is that I, and many others, are all over the board with our involvement, and we do not have time for all that we want to do. I would like to get in Sean's BOTM club every month, but that just isn't going to happen. I hope to get into it occasionally. I hope that this does not bother Sean, as I care about him. But, it is foreseeable that his BOTM club could fluctuate from 68 to 36 in one month depending on how busy people are, and I would not want him to take this personal.

[Cameron]

Christine wrote: "I am very very happy!"

Just kidding' bud.

[Jamie]

The Scarlatti Inheritance by Robert Ludlum

[Sean, Moderator]

Cam

thanks for your thoughts.

You are a regular member and very happy with your support to my group, we have so many loyal members.

I know we have many members who are in other groups, and do read many books.

My job here is to offer the best service for this group, this is my group and I built it from nothing, so I am proud how it grows and contunies to grow.

I hope one of those reasons is what we offer, and myself, Janet and Autumn look after our member and keep the standards high, and also support author members.

Your support and other loyal members are so much appreciated, and I am trying to persuade some of our, 2,000 "quite" members to take part more in the group.

Many members have become friends here, as I have got to know them so well and enjoy so much the great banter.

Cameron your support is great, whether you read a BOTM or a Book Pal or PIFM, that is what is comfortabble for you, that is fine.

Sometimes just voting, and not reading is fine, that is what some members do with PIFM books.

With the BOTM and Q & A this was just to support a thread, support our authors.

All I can say is thank you for your support.

[Craig]

I would highly recommend Paul Cleave's new thriller Trust No One for BOTM. It was just released this past week.

Cleave is a past Edgar shortlistee, who has won awards in Europe (where he's a big bestseller) and Australasia. He's a little below the radar in the US/UK though, despite the acclaim from critics and award judges. So I think his new hardcover would be a ideal for BOTM - a unique tale from a top notch crime writer deserving for more attention/discussion.

Here's the blurb for TRUST NO ONE:

Jerry Grey is known to most of the world by his crime writing pseudonym, Henry Cutter-a name that has been keeping readers at the edge of their seats for more than a decade. Recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at the age of forty-nine, Jerry's crime writing days are coming to an end. His twelve books tell stories of brutal murders committed by bad men, of a world out of balance, of victims finding the darkest forms of justice. As his dementia begins to break down the wall between his life and the lives of the characters he has created, Jerry confesses his worst secret: The stories are real. He knows this because he committed the crimes. Those close to him, including the nurses at the care home where he now lives, insist that it is all in his head, that his memory is being toyed with and manipulated by his unfortunate disease. But if that were true, then why are so many bad things happening? Why are people dying?

I've just finished this today, and it's a remarkable book. Memento/Before I Go To Sleep-esque in its swirling perspectives, character confusion, and the way the reader/viewer experiences that confusion and frustration through the style and structure of the story. Just top drawer stuff. And lots to discuss.

[Susan]

Has anyone read any Michael Robotham books? Say You're Sorry is an obsessive read. Plus he's got a new book out this month, which I've got by my bed to read (when will I get to it? Soon I hope)Close Your Eyes which is getting some good reviews. He's also a very, very nice Australian author. If you haven't read any of his books yet, worth considering. He's got a great character forensic psychologist in a series, of which Close Your Eyes is the 8th outing.

[Sean, Moderator]

Andy,

we have two of those booked now !!

Angela Marsons and her two books Silent Scream and Evil Games, ready for her Q & A on 25th August.

Then September we have Imperfect Strangers with regular member David Snaiforth, with a read along and Q & A.

That's means we are up to October, and Laura Grffin has agreed to do a Q & Q for September 29thTH ? to be confirmed.

Then I have another author offering to do a Q & A for November or December. (Mary Kubica)

[Sean, Moderator]

This means we are now really booked for the year.

With also our Pick It For Me

and Book Pal.

With each month I am reading 4-6 books, I think that is enough.

Plus in the thread we are voting on our next Informal Q & A with author members.

With maybe two books for later in the years as well.

[Susan]

I'm reading this book at the moment Split Second. Almost finished and I really liked it. It's such an interesting premise. It's been trending quite a bit on Amazon and would be a great book to have a Q & because it involves fascinating time travel concepts. Can I nominate it, please. The book has a lot of ratings, but not many reviews, maybe he would like to have some more reviews by visiting here for a read-a-long or Q & A.

[Lynn]

Susan I have read all Michaels books there is not 1 I didn't enjoy I also meet him at Joondalup library he is very interesting as well

[Susan]

Lynn wrote: "Susan I have read all Michaels books there is not 1 I didn't enjoy I also meet him at Joondalup library he is very interesting as well"
Oh, wow, was he visiting here? How long ago was that. I'm definitely now a fan. Great work. Maybe a replacement for Michael Crichton!

[Amy]

Cyndi wrote: "I love Book Pals because it helps me cross a book that I own off of my TBR list. I also like BOTM because it will introduce me to authors I haven't read before. So they both are a plus to me. I do ..."

I love the idea of BookPals for this reason as well, Cyndi! I have already done one this past month and loved it. I am looking forward to another BookPal read.