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[Araych]

The Body on the Beach by Simon Brett

Fethering #1, in which we are introduced to Carole, Jude, and the rest of the inhabitants of the English village of Fethering. Carole finds a body on the beach, which disappears, and meets Jude. They work the case without the cops. This is a cozy, except it's not dull and Brett puts in some nice snarky humor. I liked it.

[Zoe]

Finished sleepyhead by Mark Billingham... please tell I am not the only one who was not impressed by this book.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "...Sorry you didn't care for that one, Aditya. I loved it. I thought it had a great deal of depth as well as purpose. Violent, yes, but then again, consider the time period."

Blood Meridian is one of my all-time favorites.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ from the LBC wrote: "Nancy wrote: "...Sorry you didn't care for that one, Aditya. I loved it. I thought it had a great deal of depth as well as purpose. Violent, yes, but then again, consider the time period."

Blood M..."

same here.

[Bill]

Araych wrote: "The Body on the Beach by Simon Brett

Fethering #1, in which we are introduced to Carole, Jude, and the rest of the inhabitants of the English village of Fet..."

I've read the first two or three and enjoyed. They are quirky and interesting. I like his Charles Paris series as well.

[Marwan]

Started reading The Canceled Czech by Lawrence Block

[James]

Started reading NEEDFUL THINGS by Stephen King as a change of pace from my usual mysteries/thrillers. So far I am really enjoying it.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Finished a read about domestic violence and crime The Stepdaughter by Debbie Howells
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Starting Grown Ups by Marian Keyes

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James wrote: "Started reading NEEDFUL THINGS by Stephen King as a change of pace from my usual mysteries/thrillers. So far I am really enjoying it."

This is one of my favourite Stephen King books. Enjoy!!

[Icewineanne]

Finished A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett


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

[Aditya]

November Road by Lou Berney. Starts really strong , has a strong sense of place but the ending is too sentimental for my liking. Rating - 3/5

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

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "RJ from the LBC wrote: Blood Meridian is one of my all-time favorites.

same here."

I sure wish McCarthy would write more. It's been 14 years since The Road.

[Zoe]

Just finished scaredy cat by Mark Billingham and just feeling let down... again

[Barbara]

The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus

This 650+ page 'zombie' book is far from a quickie blood and guts horror tome that could be adapted into a two-hour movie. Rather the story, a sobering depiction of 15 years of a zombie apocalypse, would require a mini-series to do it justice.

Very good story. 4 stars

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

[Bill]

Barbara wrote: "The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus

This 650+ page 'zombie' book is far from a quickie blood a..."

Great review. I might have to find this.

[Dem]

Finished and enjoyed The Mothersby Sarah J. Naughton

My review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3415928853

[Barbara]

Bill wrote: "Barbara wrote: "The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus

This 650+ page 'zombie' book is far from a..."

Great review. I might have to find this

Thank you Bill. 😊

[Phoebe]

just finished Kingdom of Copper. started the Empire of Gold

[Linda]

Where The Bodies Are Buried

[Leena]

Just finished Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh.
My 2.5 star review is here.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ from the LBC wrote: "Nancy wrote: "RJ from the LBC wrote: Blood Meridian is one of my all-time favorites.

same here."

I sure wish McCarthy would write more. It's been 14 years since The Road."


Well, he's 87 so who knows? I remember reading at some point that he'd written another novel, the name escaping me for the moment.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I've finished reading Nostromo, by Conrad and I'm currently rereading An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser. I've been going through my shelves and had forgotten I had these books -- it's like visiting with long lost friends.

[Jim]

Finished reading The Boy from the Woods

by Harlan Coben

My Review

[Joelle]

Just Finished:


Perfectly Famous

by: Emily Liebert

Good premise with weak follow-through and head-scratching ending. My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

A travel journalist on a cruise ship suspects foul play.

Good mystery. 3 stars

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

[Araych]

The Big Four by Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot #5, OK to read as stand-alone. Hercule tracks an evil cabal bent upon world domination. Not Aggie's best, reads like a series of short stories stuck together. Just OK.

[Dem]

Finished: In Five Years
My review: www. Goodreads.com/review/show/3424618325

[Barbara]

A Better Man

In this 15th book in the 'Chief Inspector Armand Gamache' series, the detective is once again set to become Head of Homicide of the Sûreté du Québec.....and his first new case is a missing pregnant woman.

Largely a legal procedural. 3 stars

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

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Starting All Our Summers by Holly Chamberlin

This is a funny and touching family drama Grown Ups by Marian Keyes.Strongly recommended.
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[Tone]

I'm still enjoying the Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson, and presently reading no. 4 Started Early, Took My Dog. Isn't that a great book title?

[Zoe]

Just finished lazybones by Mark Billingham and not impressed at all will be staying well clear of his writing.

[Barbara]

Not in the Flesh by Ruth Rendell

In this 21st book in the 'Inspector Wexford' series, the detective investigates two old murders that have just come to light. The book can be read as a standalone.

Interesting characters in this average mystery. 3 stars

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Over halfway through An American Tragedy, and I dug out my copy of Adirondack Tragedy: The Gillette Murder Case of 1906 to reread as well. It's the true-crime story that inspired Dreiser's book. The main character in American Tragedy is beyond odious.

[Thomas]

Historical fiction about witch trials in England, 1645-48
The Witchfinder's Sister
It is depressing, but realistic and informative. My 4 star review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[Christine]

I finished my 64th book

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Starting The Life She Left Behind by Nicole Trope

Finished the disappointing All Our Summers by Holly Chamberlin
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[Liz]

I just finished Left for Dead.

It’s a well done, satisfying mystery. Here’s my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Araych]

Dangerous Minds by Janet Evanovich

Knight & Moon #2, recommend reading #1 first. Emerson and Riley save the world. I'm a fan of Evanovich's Plum series but this was just too slow and far-fetched for me. I know it's supposed to be light and fun but it just didn't grab me at all. Not recommended.

[Gretchen]

Currently reading Rebecca after trying 3 times. I am 21% complete so I have hope of finishing. :)

Off genre: The Great Alone - audiobook. Listened to it on my drive back from California to Washington state. 65% finished. Rather intense subject matter.

[Christine]

I finished my 65th book

[Araych]

Now You See Them by Elly Griffiths

Stephens & Mephisto #5, possible to read as stand-alone but reading the series in order is recommended. Time has jumped forward 11 years and it is now 1964 in Brighton, England, and our cast is older but perhaps not so much wiser. And someone is kidnapping girls. This is an amazing series and is highly recommended. 5 stars.

[Aditya]

Finished Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. One of the best debuts I have read, will probably become my new go to crime series. Rating - 4/5

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

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Finished An emotional and chilling read The Life She Left Behind by Nicole Trope
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Started The House on Widows Hill by Simon R. Green

[Araych]

Killer Thriller by Lee Goldberg

Ian Ludlow #2, OK to read as stand-alone. Author dreams up doomsday scenario and it comes true. Cute idea written as a cartoon. Completely over the top, supposed to be amusing -- maybe I just wasn't in the right mood. I quit half way through.

[Faith]

My review of The Grifters by Jim Thompson

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[Barbara]

A Darker Domain by Val McDermid

In this 2nd book in the 'Inspector Karen Pirie' series, the cold case cop looks for a man who disappeared 22 years ago and a kidnapped baby boy who's been missing for over two decades. The book can be read as a standalone.

Val McDermid books are always good. 3.5 stars

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

[Lilith]

I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Such a beautifully written and poignant book. Yes, it's disturbing and possibly quite scary, but it is also deeply thoughtful and designed so perfectly.
If you find yourself saying, "what did I just read??", go back and read the italicized portions or read it again, as so many posters are saying. It is short enough and engaging enough.

But...If you read poetry, or like to read attentively, or both, you'll find it an easier read. You'll pick up so much from the first page. It's haunting.
Jake is going to stay in my heart for a long time.

[Christine]

[Thomas]

I finished Hot Shot
I enjoyed it. This is book 10 in the series and I have enjoyed all of the prevoius books.
My 4 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...