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[B'burg Linda]

@Bob and Kathryn - Re Kinsey Milhone - The actress who immediately came to my mind is Ellen Degeneris (sp?). I think it's the hair, though I am pretty sure that Ellen doesn't get that look from trimming her hair with manicure scissors. She doesn't really seem right, but now I can't get her out of my mind when I picture Kinsey.

[Bill]

I always thought Sigourney Weaver would make a great Kinsey Milhone. She might be too old now??

[Jo Ann]

I just finished reading Stacy Green's Into the Devils Underground and once again I can totally recommend this book. As always with Stacy Green, you won't be disappointed! Just loved her All Good Deeds and See Them Run...I can't wait to see where she takes her character Lucy from there!

[Ty]

Jodie Foster

[Barbara]

Ty wrote: "Jodie Foster"

She would make a good Kinsey.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I have just finished one of the most disturbing books I've encountered in a while, all the more so because it's based on a real case. The book is Harriet, by Elizabeth Jenkins, written in 1934 and was just recently brought back into print by Valancourt Books. Beyond great.

[Jan C]

Kathryn wrote: "Bob wrote: "I have read all the Sue Grafton books and given that N for Noose is about 15 years old re-reading that. Sue Grafton has stated no movies or TV from her books but who wouldplay Kinsey ..."

I had thought there was a tv movie made in the '80s and I thought it was with Bess Armstrong - but I looked on imdb.com and couldn't find anything. Although there have been 2 Japanese tv movies made from her books.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Bob wrote: "I have read all the Sue Grafton books and given that N for Noose is about 15 years old re-reading that. Sue Grafton has stated no movies or TV from her books but who would play Kinsey if a TV show..."

Julianne Moore?

[Arlene]

Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Bob wrote: "I have read all the Sue Grafton books and given that N for Noose is about 15 years old re-reading that. Sue Grafton has stated no movies or TV from her books but who would play Kinsey..."

Too old.

[Christine]

Just starting Every Secret Thing by Lippmann. My first book by this author.

[Lance]

Bob wrote: "...who would play Kinsey if a TV show or movie were to be made?"

If they'd started back in the '80s (where the series is still stuck), then Holly Hunter. Unfortunately, time's moved on for her, unlike Kinsey.

Michelle Monaghan's about the right age and has done crime and action films.

Evangeline Lilly (of Lost fame) can play hard and soft and has that girl-next-door vibe I used to pick up from Kinsey early in the series.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

My husband says Angie Harmon

[Mary]

Autumn wrote: "Freak by Jennifer Hillier, Heartsick by Chelsea Cain, Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult, [book:The Rosie Proj..."
We have same taste in books.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

What about Katie Lowes from Scandal (Quinn) as Kinsey?

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B'burg Linda wrote: "@Bob and Kathryn - Re Kinsey Milhone - The actress who immediately came to my mind is Ellen Degeneris (sp?). I think it's the hair, though I am pretty sure that Ellen doesn't get that look from tri..."

That made me chuckle! My Kinsey Millhone would be the opposite of Ellen, I think. I picture her as a brunette with a longer version of a bowl cut, one she could do herself. You have to think back to the 80s since that's the decade these books take place. I have somebody pictured, just can't seem to think who it actually is.

[Barbara]

I finished The Golem of Hollywood by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman.
Jacob Lev is a washed-up LAPD detective who's been relegated to the traffic department. Then a severed head is found in a house along with the Hebrew word for "justice". Lev is reassigned to the ensuing murder investigation because of his Jewish heritage.
Jacob discovers that a series of interconnected murders are the work of one or more serial killers. In his pursuit of the killers Jacob travels to Prague where he makes startling discoveries.
A second pseudo-biblical tale alternates with the story of Jacob's investigation. This historical tale - which starts out with Cain and Abel and evolves into the origin of the golem of Prague - turns out to have links to the current serial murders.
The conglomeration of the modern story and the bible-like story doesn't work well. While the narration of Jacob's murder investigation is mildly engaging the historical tale is slow and - for most of the book - doesn't seem to be going anywhere. By the end of the book it seemed like an unlikely, disjointed fairy tale about (I think) justice across the ages. Moreover, I didn't care about the crimes, who committed them, or why. I was just glad to be done with the book.
I'm a fan of Jonathan Kellerman and have enjoyed many of his books but this collaboration of the father son team - Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman - is not a success. I don't recommend this book.

[M.L.]

Bob wrote: "I have read all the Sue Grafton books and given that N for Noose is about 15 years old re-reading that. Sue Grafton has stated no movies or TV from her books but who wouldplay Kinsey if a TV show..."

Sandra Bullock.

[Georgia]

Mary and Autumn mentioned Chelsea Cain. I just finished . I like the main character, Archie Sheridan and Susan Ward the Portland Herald reporter. I like that the story takes place in Portland, but the descriptions and the cuttings are so gross and bloody. Some of the things the characters do are so crass that I can't even give this book to my friends. I guess I'm the censorship police!! *** only because she is a good writer

[Frances]

I've started reading Irreparable Harm
This is a new author for me.

J/F My Sister's Grave
Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1211496536

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Georgia wrote: "Mary and Autumn mentioned Chelsea Cain. I just finished. I like the main character, Archie Sheridan and Susan Ward the Portland Herald reporter. I like that the ..."

I love this series, but it's not for those with a weak stomach.

[Freda]

Just finished House of Echoes by Brendan Duffy

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



Now reading The Innocent by David Baldacci

[Devi]

Mind Me, Milady
Genre - Mystery / Thriller / Detective / Crime / Serial Killer
Rating - 5 Star
Review - Mind Me, Milady
The story is so gripping that it would really be impossible to keep the book down once you have started it.

[Devi]

What Lies Between
Genre - Mystery / Romance / Drama / Fantasy
Rating - 5 Star
Review - What Lies Between
There is nothing that would prepare you for this story. It is full of so much twists and turns that you will really be surprised when you come to end of it.

[Devi]

Dangerous Vows
Genre - Mystery / Thriller / Romance / Drama
Rating - 3 Star
Review - Dangerous Vows
The overall feel of the novel was really nice. A mystery without going dark.

[Devi]

What Lies Between
Genre - Mystery / Romance / Drama / Fantasy
Rating - 5 Star
Review - What Lies Between
There is nothing that would prepare you for this story. It is full of so much twists and turns that you will really be surprised when you come to end of it.

[Devi]

The Mystery of the Missing Bear
Genre - YA / Children / Mystery / Suspense / Amateur Detective / Dog Detective / Short Story / Crime / Series
Rating - 5 Star
Review - The Mystery of the Missing Bear
With Clarissa and Paw, of course, you cannot help but love them for their kindness to others, protective nature and love for each other. The bond between them is truly amazing. Sandra created yet another magic with Volume 4

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have finished the amazing If I Could... - Rene D. Schultz. Now I am going to carry on reading Embryo 4: Catch Me - J.A. Schneider.

[Christine]

I finished Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippmann. The author is great at weaving multiple stands into a cohesive, intriguing, intense, although somewhat depressing plot.

[Andrew✌️]

I finished The Labyrinth: I liked the story, there are elements of fantasy, horror and a bit of mistery. A couple of days ago I started The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: War of the Worlds. Along with the story of Wells, there are two of my favorites carachters, taken by the pen of Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes and professor Challenger.

[Barbara]

I finished Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz. After Sherlock Holmes and criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty go over the Reichenbach Falls, a dead body - identified as Moriarty - is found. Frederick Chase, a Pinkerton Agent from New York and Athelny Jones from Scotland Yard, show up at the scene.
A coded letter from American criminal mastermind Clarence Devereux is found on the body. Jones - who has studied Holmes' methods - deciphers the letter, which has details of a meeting between the evil masterminds. Hoping that Devereux believes Moriarty is still alive Chase impersonates him at the meeting, while Jones is set to follow anyone who shows up.
This leads the detectives to Devereux's gang and eventually to the American criminal genius, who is untouchable. There's much murder and mayhem in the wake of the detectives' investigations but they forge ahead to a dramatic climax and finale.
Sherlock Holmes fans will recognize many nods to the original stories in this worthy 'sequel', which is entertaining and clever and has the feel of 'real' Sherlock Holmes stories. Highly recommended to fans of the original tales.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have finished the intensed Embryo 4: Catch Me - J.A. Schneider. Now I am off to listen/read The Good Girl - Mary Kubica. Then tomorrow hopefully I will read EMBRYO 5: SILVER GIRL - J.A. Schneider.

[Barbara]

I finished The Stranger by Harlan Coben. Adam Price attends the lacrosse team draft in his NJ town to make sure his son makes it onto the best team. While there a young
man - 'the stranger' - tells Adam that his wife Corinne faked her recent pregnancy and miscarriage. Adam confronts Corinne who admits the deception and asks for a day to explain herself. She then disappears, sending Adam a message that they need time apart.
As Adam searches for Corinne he discovers that 'the stranger' and his friends make it their business to discover and expose people's secrets, sometimes engaging in blackmail along the way. This leads to a couple of murders, about which Adam is questioned. To add to the hubbub, money is missing from the lacrosse team funds, and Corinne - who's on the lacrosse team board - is a suspect.
There are a large number of characters and several threads in the story along with some interesting twists.
I have some problems with the book: First, the motives of 'the stranger' and his friends doesn't ring true. A group that feels compelled to reveal people's secrets for the good of society? Really? Second, in real life Corinne would probably have told Adam some things she kept secret. Thus the plot seems more contrived than realistic.
Still, the book's a suspenseful page turner and an enjoyable mystery. Overall, I'd recommend it to mystery fans.

[Andrew✌️]

Barbara wrote: "I finished Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz. After Sherlock Holmes and criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty go over the Reichenbach Falls, a dead body - identified as M..."

I didn't know this series about Sherlock Holmes and I found original a story based on his nemesis. I've seen this is the second book of the series. Do you know if they are self-contained books?
I like to read apocrypha books of Sherlock Holmes, if well written.

[Barbara]

Andrew wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I finished Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz. After Sherlock Holmes and criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty go over the Reichenbach Falls, a dead body -..."

The books are self-contained Andrew. They can easily be read as stand-alones.

[Andrew✌️]

Barbara wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I finished Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz. After Sherlock Holmes and criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty go over the Reichenbach Falls..."

Thanks! I would like to read this, and the others.

[Bill]

I'm finally starting my first Wallander mystery; it's been on my bookshelf for awhile. Looking forward to trying Faceless Killers.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Henning Mankell is up there for me on the list of favorite Scandinavian writers. No fluffy nonsense in any of his novels. Just solid writing.

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Just finished Die Again by Tess Gerritsen, 5 stars and a series favorite. Now reading NYPD Red 3.

[Rhian]

sabine durrant remember me this way

[Frances]

Just finished: Irreparable Harm
Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1226886...

Just started: The Gray and Guilty Sea

[Bill]

Nancy wrote: "Henning Mankell is up there for me on the list of favorite Scandinavian writers. No fluffy nonsense in any of his novels. Just solid writing."

I enjoyed the TV series, although it often left me wondering how he ever managed to solve a case.. lol. The book is off to a good start.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have read and finished EMBRYO 5: SILVER GIRL - J.A. Schneider. Now I think I might carry on reading Missing Gretyl - Only Fools and Trollops - Si Page.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Henning Mankell is up there for me on the list of favorite Scandinavian writers. No fluffy nonsense in any of his novels. Just solid writing."

I enjoyed the TV series, although it of..."

Watch the Swedish one -- way better than the British version.

[Tom]

Finally got to The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø. Sat down to start and looked up and I was 2 hours in... Love that in a book.

[Barbara]

I finished Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner. Following an auto accident Nicky Frank is injured but able to crawl back to try to rescue her daughter Vero. Vero's not in the car, however, and the police search for her in the surrounding woods with no success. When Nicky is brought to the hospital her husband Thomas tells the cops that the couple have no children. Moreover, Nicky has recently suffered several head injuries, resulting in amnesia and delusions.
The police wonder if Vero really exists and if Thomas is responsible for his wife's 'accidents'. Police Sgt. Wyatt Foster and his team investigate the case with the unofficial help of Foster's girlfriend, PI Tessa Leoni.
The book is an intense psychological thriller full of twists and turns but it has some problems. Nicky comes across as not only disturbed but whiny and repetitive - contstantly going on and on about finding Vero, and saving Vero, and Vero wanting to fly, and Vero's tea parties, and Vero this and Vero that. More editing may have made for a better story.
The book comes to a sensational climax that explains all the mysteries in the story. All in all a pretty good mystery. 3 stars.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Tom wrote: "Finally got to The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø. Sat down to start and looked up and I was 2 hours in... Love that in a book."

That is me with Jo Nesbo. He can be way over the top, but I can't help myself.

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I'm reading Skeleton Canyon by J.A. Jance. I am enjoying it so far.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Finished Raisins and Almonds, a historical set in 1928 Australia.

[Bill]

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "Finished Raisins and Almonds, a historical set in 1928 Australia."

I have to find more books by Kerry Greenwood. I enjoyed the compendium of the first six very much and it's such a great TV series.

[Andrew✌️]

I'm reading a sci fi classic, Little Fuzzy. I didn't know this book, but it is a good story, with some interesting elements, like justice, profit and ethics joined to interstellar colonization.