Nominations open -- November 2020 group reads: those books on your shelves that you keep meaning to get to but haven't

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

For November, please nominate any mystery/crime/thriller/spy story/true-crime book you've had sitting on your shelves (either real or virtual) for a while and haven't yet read.

As a reminder:
*please don't nominate your own books
*if your book wins the vote, you will be the group discussion leader. If you don't want to do that, please don't nominate a book.
*it would be nice if the group hasn't read the book in the last three years

[Aditya]

I usually prefer my crime novels darker, so I keep putting this one off, the most recent Edgar winner for best novel - The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths.

The Stranger Diaries

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I would like to nominate Joseph Wambaugh's The Onion Field, which by the time November rolls around, will have been sitting on my shelf for three years.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Nominations:
1. The Stranger Diaries, by Elly Griffiths -- Aditya
2. The Onion Field, by Joseph Wambaugh -- Nancy
3. The Rosary Girls,by Richard Montanari -- Leena
4. Rumpole and the Primrose Path, by John Mortimer -- Bill
5. All Your Twisted Secrets, by Diana Urban -- Zeal
6. Eva's Eye, by Karin Fossum -- Gisela
7. Lady in the Lake, by Laura Lippman -- Suzy

[Leena]

The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari

[Bill]

A book I've had for awhile and a bit of fun... Rumpole and the Primrose Path by John Mortimer

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "I would like to nominate Joseph Wambaugh's The Onion Field, which by the time November rolls around, will have been sitting on my shelf for three years."

I've had that on my radar for a while and recently picked up a copy.

[Icewineanne]

Aditya wrote: "I usually prefer my crime novels darker, so I keep putting this one off, the most recent Edgar winner for best novel - The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths.

[boo..."

That’s been on my shelf for awhile too Aditya!

[Zeal]

All Your Twisted Secrets

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ from the LBC wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I would like to nominate Joseph Wambaugh's The Onion Field, which by the time November rolls around, will have been sitting on my shelf for three years."

I've had that ..."

I'll probably read it anyway even if it doesn't win. Given that it's only been on the shelf three years, it's a comparative youngster to many of my unread books.

[Aditya]

Icewineanne wrote: "That’s been on my shelf for awhile too Aditya! "

Even the author is new to me, so I have no idea what to expect.

[Leena]

I actually like Elly Griffiths. I'm a fan of her Ruth Galloway series.

[Renee]

I have been meaning to read the Onion field forever. I will not nominate cause I want the onino field

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Renee wrote: "I have been meaning to read the Onion field forever. I will not nominate cause I want the onino field"

I use a lot of oninos in my cooking. 😷😁

[Renee]

LOL me too

[Gisela]

Eva's Eye by Karin Fossum

[Suzy]

I'll nominate Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman. Been lurking on my shelf since it came out last summer,

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I'll be calling it a day on nominations as of this evening. In other words, last call.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Okay, we have plenty of nominations, so thanks to all who participated. I'll be putting up a poll on Wednesday, & will broadcast a message when it's done.

[Aditya]

Suzy wrote: "I'll nominate Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman. Been lurking on my shelf since it came out last summer,"

Mine too, this was my other option coincidentally before I zeroed in on the Stranger Diaries.

[Aditya]

Nancy wrote: "Okay, we have plenty of nominations, so thanks to all who participated. I'll be putting up a poll on Wednesday, & will broadcast a message when it's done."

Message notifications are still not coming, I think a lot of people might miss out on voting. Goodreads is sure taking its sweet time fixing it. The group reads are also seeing a lot less activity this month.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Okay, we have plenty of nominations, so thanks to all who participated. I'll be putting up a poll on Wednesday, & will broadcast a message when it's done."

Message notifications are ..."

I know, but I think pms are getting through so we'll give it a try and I'll post the poll link. This is just stupid -- one would think that in the space of five days the powers that be could have their issues taken care of.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Okay, we have plenty of nominations, so thanks to all who participated. I'll be putting up a poll on Wednesday, & will broadcast a message when it's done."

Message notifications are ..."

I know, but I think pms are getting through so we'll give it a try and I'll post the poll link. This is just stupid -- one would think that in the space of five days the powers that be could have their issues taken care of.

[Zeal]

Fran, the Second Time Around

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Zeal wrote: "Fran, the Second Time Around"

Sorry, we're finished with nominations now. Also, there's normally only one nomination per person. Poll will be up tomorrow.

[Aditya]

I know, but I think pms are getting through so we'll give it a try and I'll post the poll link. This is just stupid -- one would think that in the space of five days the powers that be could have their issues taken care of."

If this is not fixed within this week, consider maybe pushing them to December and extend this month's books till November. There is no point in a group read if there is no participation, I am myself holding off on posting on the LA Confidential thread.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya wrote: "I know, but I think pms are getting through so we'll give it a try and I'll post the poll link. This is just stupid -- one would think that in the space of five days the powers that be could have t..."

Good idea, actually. I may do that if Bill agrees.

My husband works at and is part owner of an IT company, and said that this is going on way too long if it's just website maintenance, which is the message from support even as of today. Either they have crap IT people or something is really wrong.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Okey-dokey. Looks like notifications are coming through finally -- I'm going to go do the poll now.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

and it's ready for voting.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...

[Bill]

My notifications are working now too. How about everyone else?

[Aditya]

Mine too.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya wrote: "Mine too."

That so sucked. My poor husband -- I owe him for having to listen to me rant. 😊😊

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Yep, working here.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya, I'd go ahead and post about LA Confidential if you'd like to. I included a link to the discussion in my group email re the poll.

[Aditya]

Nancy wrote: "Aditya, I'd go ahead and post about LA Confidential if you'd like to. I included a link to the discussion in my group email re the poll."

Absolutely feel free to post when you want, I was waiting for more people to join the thread.

[Jupiter]

The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne has been on my shelf for too long.

[Jupiter]

actually ignore that :) I just saw that nominations are closed. right after I posted my reply above. sorry I'm late to the part

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Lu wrote: "actually ignore that :) I just saw that nominations are closed. right after I posted my reply above. sorry I'm late to the part"

😷😁

[Patty]

Today is the first day I’ve gotten any Goodreads notifications for about a week! I’ve missed this entire conversation.

I’ve read The Stranger Diaries, and Eva’s Eyes. I’ve voted and see that The Stranger Diaries is leading; I’ve enjoyed reading Elly Griffiths in the past.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Patty wrote: "Today is the first day I’ve gotten any Goodreads notifications for about a week! I’ve missed this entire conversation.

I’ve read The Stranger Diaries, and Eva’s Eyes. I’ve voted and see that The ..."

Mine started rolling in about 1pm edt yesterday.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

oh, you people who didn't vote for The Onion Field. You're missing a great book.

[Bill]

Nancy wrote: "oh, you people who didn't vote for The Onion Field. You're missing a great book."

Now now, don't gloat.. ;0)

[Jan C]

It was a good book. I read it years ago.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Jan C wrote: "It was a good book. I read it years ago."

Yes, it really is. I bought the film so I'll watch it when I've finished the book.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "Jan C wrote: "It was a good book. I read it years ago."

Yes, it really is. I bought the film so I'll watch it when I've finished the book."

I saw the film a long time ago. Ted Danson is in it. No Shelly Long though.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ from the LBC wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Jan C wrote: "It was a good book. I read it years ago."

Yes, it really is. I bought the film so I'll watch it when I've finished the book."

I saw the film a long time ago. Ted Danso..."
He plays Ian Campbell. I'm looking forward to it.

[Jan C]

I believe I read it AFTER seeing the movie. Both were very good.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Jan C wrote: "I believe I read it AFTER seeing the movie. Both were very good."

I finished the book yesterday, so if the film is even half as good, I'll be very happy.