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[Patty]

Nancy, my copy of The Burning Court is a lurid 1973 $.40 Dell masterpiece showcasing the back of a topless woman with a see-through slip dancing at the open casket containing a man.

[Angie]

Just finished ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Currently reading

[Liz]

I just finished listening to The Boy from the Woods

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

[Araych]

The First Wave by james R. Benn

Billy Boyle #2, OK to read as a stand-alone. Entertaining historical mystery taking place during the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942. Billy is a young ex-cop on Ike Eisenhower's staff investigating murder, theft and racketeering. Enjoyable read. I liked it very much, 4 stars.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Patty wrote: "Nancy, my copy of The Burning Court is a lurid 1973 $.40 Dell masterpiece showcasing the back of a topless woman with a see-through slip dancing at the open casket containing a man."

Yours is so much more exciting. Mine is blah:
(lurid) -



not so lurid:

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Ctgt wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I'll be talking to Maia on Monday so I'll let you know.

Any other takers?"

I would be interested."

I'll for sure keep you posted. Thanks!

[Thomas]

Fiction set in Nigeria about the death of a young man. The Death of Vivek Oji
My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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[Barbara]

Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron

In this fourth book in the 'Cajun Country Mystery' series, amateur sleuth Maggie Crozat helps investigate two murders and judges a hometown pageant. The book can be read as a standalone.

Good story with a festive Mardi Gras atmosphere. 3.5 stars

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

I always enjoy the adventures of Aussie author Sulari Gentill's wealthy artist Rowland Sinclair and his colourful friends in 1930s Australia. In A Dangerous Language, they attempt to warn the government about what the Nazis are really up to. Loved it!
5★ Link to my Dangerous Language review

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Right Side of the Line by Susan Wilkins is a timely novella-length addition to her Detective Megan Thomas series, taking place in England during Covid. How times change!
4★ Link to my Right Side of the Line review

[Christine]

I finished my 92nd book

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Thomas wrote: "Fiction set in Nigeria about the death of a young man. The Death of Vivek Oji
My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
."

I'll be reading that one as well, so I won't look at your review until afterward. Did you enjoy it?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Christine wrote: "I finished my 92nd book"

At 100, we'll bring balloons and fireworks. 🧡

[Barbara]

Christine wrote: "I finished my 92nd book"

Well done Christine. 👍

[Christine]

[Michael]

Currently reading The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell.

[Christine]

Aww thanks Barbara

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

This isn't a thriller, but it is a lovely warm hearted read about three generations of a family. There are secrets, a little mystery, some romance, an unrequited attraction, some dodgy artwork, an epiphany or two, and a vacuum cleaner named Henry. Seven Days in Summer by Marcia Willett
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

[Deb]

Araych wrote: "Devil's Waltz by Jonathan Kellerman

Alex Delaware #7, OK to read as a stand-alone. 90% of the first 200 pages consist of descriptions of the symptoms and treatment ..."

I've been disappointed in a few of the authors that for years I counted upon for an enjoyable reading experience. Jonathan Kellerman is one of these writers. I've been disappointed in his recent offerings.

[Aditya]

Finished A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Reading something other than genre fiction for the first time in a long time. This was moving but manipulative. Rating - 3/5

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Michael wrote: "Currently reading The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell."

Are you enjoying it, Michael? I have had that one on the shelf forever, along with Slade House. I really need to dust them off and actually read them.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya wrote: "
Finished A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Reading something other than genre fiction for the first time in a long time. Th..."

My real-world book group read his Britt-Marie Was Here. It was okay. I'm just not a big fan of his novels.

[Thomas]

Nancy wrote: "Thomas wrote: "Fiction set in Nigeria about the death of a young man. The Death of Vivek Oji
My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
..."

I did.

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently reading this:

Pietr the Latvian

It's my first Maigret, recommended to me by a member of the group.

It's sensational!

Simenon makes every word count, describes events cleverly and creates a real sense of urgency. It's great for excitement but not for blood pressure.

Full review once I've completed it.

[Renee]

I am finishing Emma Brown It is a slow read I need to fiinish to start The Night Manager

[Aditya]

Nancy wrote: "My real-world book group read his Britt-Marie Was Here. It was okay. I'm just not a big fan of his novels. "

Same here, I did not mind reading it but just felt it was too neat and sentimental.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Beau wrote: "I'm currently reading this:

Pietr the Latvian

It's my first Maigret, recommended to me by a member of the group.

It's sensational!

Simenon makes every word count, describes eve..."

Now that you've started the series, you'll want to read them all. Highly addictive.

[[deleted user]]

Nancy wrote: "Beau wrote: "I'm currently reading this:

Pietr the Latvian

It's my first Maigret, recommended to me by a member of the group.

It's sensational!

Simenon makes every word count, ..."

I'm getting that feeling already, Nancy.

[Lilith]

I finished An Anonymous Girl and loved it!
The characters really hooked me, and the plot was well-paced and tight. Not exactly believable if you've worked in the field lol, but still a fun read.

I've been involved in a lot of challenges, both online and IRL, and I haven't gotten to my share of mystery and suspense. :( Fortunately, I was able to read this for a prompt, and rather than use a number generator, I had my black cat who loves Tarot cards to draw a 3 digit number for my Goodreads shelf.

Think I'll have him draw all my reads ~ he did well!

[Lilith]

Now I'm starting Behind Her Eyes. I'm enjoying it overall, but I'm at 40%, and it's getting a wee bit repetitive. I hope it picks up!

[Liz]

Lilith wrote: "Now I'm starting Behind Her Eyes. I'm enjoying it overall, but I'm at 40%, and it's getting a wee bit repetitive. I hope it picks up!"

I didn’t care for it and thought the ending was contrived.

[Lilith]

Liz wrote: "

I didn’t care for it and thoug..."

Thanks for letting me know. I might set this aside for another book I've had on hold.

[Chris]

Beau wrote: "I'm currently reading this:

Pietr the Latvian

It's my first Maigret, recommended to me by a member of the group.

It's sensational!

I just read this one in 2020. Thought it was very good & Maigret seemed so authentic.

Simenon makes every word count, describes eve..."

[Bruce]

I’ve been on a break from maigret so I could catch up with other books, but I’ll be back to them sooner rather than later. Hahahahaha! 🕵🏽‍♂️

[PattyMacDotComma]

Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny took me back to Three Pines, the remote, snowy village in Quebec which seems to have more than its share of murderous events! (No wonder I love it.)
4.5★ Link to my Kingdom of the Blind review

[[deleted user]]

Bruce wrote: "I’ve been on a break from maigret so I could catch up with other books, but I’ll be back to them sooner rather than later. Hahahahaha! 🕵🏽‍♂️"

I was going to send you a message to thank you for recommending Maigret, Bruce, so I'll thank you now instead.

You certainly know how to pick a good detective book.

I can't find the thread where the chap said that Chandler was easily the best detective writer. Surely Simenon has to be right up there with the very best?

[Christine]

[Christine]

[[deleted user]]

Chris wrote: "Beau wrote: "I'm currently reading this:

Pietr the Latvian

Maigret reminds me of a big, grumpy bear. Although he's a very lovable bear, you wouldn't want to poke him.

[Zeal]

My reveiw:
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus

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

[Christine]

Sandy how are three of your books going?

[Araych]

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot #37, OK to read as a stand-alone. More Ariadne Oliver than Poirot. Mrs. Oliver and Poirot look into a tragedy which occurred many years ago. I like the Poirot books very much but I had this one figured out from the get-go. Still, very well done, 4 stars.

[Dem]

Finished Wild by Kristin Hannah

My review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3566530792

[James]

Now starting THE SHALLOWS by Matt Goldman, the third book in his ongoing series featuring Minnesota private eye Nils Shapiro. Nominated for the Shamus Award as the Best P.I. Novel of the Year.

[Christine]

[Christine]

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult.



I'm still speechless. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Angie]

Just finished
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Currently reading

[Liz]

I just finished listening to Winter Counts

Five big stars!. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Aditya]

I am posting here as this is one of the more active threads. Has anyone else stopped getting all notifications for the last 24 hours?? I am not getting them either on desktop or app.