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[Jupiter]

finished Nine Elms

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

finished The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I definitely liked, but didn't love this. I found the number of characters quite overwhelming at times. A good solid piece of Nordic noir. 😷❤😍📚

[Kajehas]

Barbara wrote: "I finished "Dust" by Martha Grimes. When I say "finished" I mean I got so bored that I skimmed at least the last half. Having heard a lot about Grimes, I gave it a try (one of the Jury series) and ..."

Barbara, this is the one book of the series that seemed "off" to me. i was very disappointed, but chose to give the next book a try, and it seemed to be back on track. You might want to give the series another shot.

I do suggest reading this series in order, though, because there are relationships that develop, and references to prior events.

[Christine]

I finished my 51st book

[Christine]

Sandy I’m glad that you liked that book called The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup

[Christine]

Sandy how are both of your books going?

[Araych]

Lunatics by Dave Barry and Alan Zweibel

Two guys who hate each other become major criminals and international terrorists. Then turn into humanitarians. Then one of them pees on Sarah Palin. Not really a mystery but too funny not to review. And yes, that is THE Dave Barry. Really enjoyed the book, 4 stars.

[James]

Just started DEATH IN THE EAST by Abir Mukherjee, the fourth novel in his ongoing mystery series featuring Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant "Surrender-Not" Banerjee, set in Calcutta just after the end of World War I.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I started reading:


The Howling Man by Charles Beaumont

This collection was published in 1992 but most of the stories originally saw print in the 1950s and early 1960s, with a few published posthumously (Beaumont died in 1967). Beaumont was famous for his scripts for the original Twilight Zone series, and many of his stories were adapted as episodes of the series.

[Barbara]

Of Mutts and Men by Spencer Quinn

In this comical mystery, Bernie Little and his dog Chet - partners in the Little Detective Agency - investigate the death of a scientist.

Funny enjoyable mystery. 4 stars

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

[Thomas]

Not a mystery, but a heartbreaking story. Hunger for Life
My review, 3.5 rounded up
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Aditya]

Finished Mystic River. In my top three crime reads of all time. Simply Brilliant. Rating - 5/5

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

[Bill]

I finished The Winter Thief by Jenny White, the 3rd and final book in the Kamil Pasha historical mystery series. Excellent. (5 stars)

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

Next I'm starting Unconditional Surrender by Evelyn Waugh.

[Dem]

Finished Bone China by Laura Purcell

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3318511417

[Jim]

Finished reading Be Careful What You Wish For

by Jeffrey Archer

My Review

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Disappointed with Little Whispers by K.L. Slater https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

[Jim]

Finished reading Deal Breaker

by Harlan Coben

My Review

[Jupiter]

finished Wanderers

[Xavier]

A Price to Pay. Tenth book in the DCI Warren Jones series by Paul Gitsham. An excellent British police procedural.

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

[Araych]

Guns in the Gallery by Simon Brett

Fethering #13, OK to read as stand-alone. Modern day English cozy. 2 neighbors (Carole and Jude) in Fethering, an English village, solve a murder that everyone thinks is a suicide. Mostly done well enough, if cozies are your thing. 3 stars.

[Matthew]

Just started 1984 by George Orwell

[Liz]

I just finished The Mountains Wild

Well done, atmospheric mystery. Here’s my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 52nd book

[Christine]

Sandy how’s your book going called Little Whispers by K.L. Slater?

[Christine]

Jim how was that book called Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben?

[Kirsty]

Just finished A Time To Kill By John Grisham

Now Reading Replay By Ken Grimwood

[James]

Now reading THE FORCE by Don Winslow.

[Jupiter]

finished The Memory Police
and Red Russia

[Barbara]

Lu wrote: "finished The Memory Police
"

This is a weird one. 😊

[Barbara]

Death of an Outsider by M.C. Beaton

In this 3rd book in the 'Hamish Macbeth' series, the police constable is temporarily assigned to patrol a new town. The book can be read as a standalone.

Fun cozy with interesting characters. 3 stars

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

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Stories We Never Told by Sonja Yoerg

Finished my first ever book by Carolyn Brown The Banty House and just loved it! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jupiter]

Barbara wrote: "Lu wrote: "finished The Memory Police

This is a weird one. 😊"

I agree, this book is definitely something else, but I really enjoyed it. The tone of the book, writing and the descriptions were very atmospheric.
It was a 4+/5 for me

[Lilith]

I finished A Cast-Off Coven by Juliet Blackwell. I love this cozy mystery series! Juliet Blackwell researched well, and the characters are so enjoyable. It's more like a visit I look forward to. A bit darker than your average cozy mystery, edging into urban fantasy possibly. Very addictive, and strong, interesting female characters.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Lu wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Lu wrote: "finished The Memory Police

This is a weird one. 😊"

I agree, this book is definitely something else, but I really ..."


I loved that book. Absolutely loved it. It is definitely out there, but I thought it was great.

ps/out there is my middle reading name.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Kirsty wrote: "Just finished A Time To Kill By John Grisham

Now Reading Replay By Ken Grimwood"

Replay is another book I really enjoyed.

[Jupiter]

@Nancy it was actually your review that got me interested and into reading The Memory Police book :)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Lu wrote: "@Nancy it was actually your review that got me interested and into reading The Memory Police book :)"

Oh! Well then I'm doubly glad you enjoyed it!!!!

[Kirsty]

Nancy wrote: "Kirsty wrote: "Just finished A Time To Kill By John Grisham

Now Reading Replay By Ken Grimwood"

Replay is another book I really enjoyed."

I could not put the book down! Quickly became one of my favourites :)

[Kirsty]

Finished Replay

Now Reading Ghostman By Roger Hobbs

I first read this book in 2014/15. But i want to re read it to refresh my memory before i start to read Vanishing Games

[Aditya]

Finished Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Like most Crouch books has pretensions of depth the writing does not possess but works as one of the better examples of mindless entertainment. Rating - 3/5

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

[Jupiter]

finished A Judgement in Stone this was a great one. 4.5/5

[Kirsten]

I finished The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

[Liz]

I just finished Outisder, by Linda Castillo

Another strong entry in the series. Being published in July. Here’s my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Araych]

Six and a Half Deadly Sins by Colin Cotterill


Dr. Siri #10, possible to read as stand-alone but starting from the beginning of the series is recommended. Dr. Siri follows up some very obscure clues to uncover a series of terrible crimes. Very clever title but this is not among the best of the series. I'm a big fan of Dr. Siri but this one only gets 3 stars.

[Bill]

Barbara wrote: "Death of an Outsider by M.C. Beaton

In this 3rd book in the 'Hamish Macbeth' series, the police constable is temporarily assigned..."

I enjoyed it too..

[Liz]

I just finished listening to Hi Five

Here’s my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Linda]

The Strange Case Of The Alchemists Daughter

[Faith]

My review of 本陣殺人事件 The Case of the Honjin Murder by Seishi Yokomizo

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Lu wrote: "finished A Judgement in Stone this was a great one. 4.5/5"

It is good, isn't it? I'm looking forward to reading it again. I hope you'll join the June discussion of this novel.

ps/ you might also enjoy her A Dark-Adapted Eye, written as Barbara Vine. I think that's my favorite under that name.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Faith wrote: "My review of 本陣殺人事件 The Case of the Honjin Murder by Seishi Yokomizo

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

I'm so happy you enjoyed that one, Faith. You should try his The Inugami Curse aka The Inugami Clan -- it is a book filled with impossible crimes with a creepy atmosphere.