What mysteries are you reading at the moment? (2021) Showing 1,451-1,500 of 1,557

[Jackie]

I thought One by One They Disappeared sounded good so I recommended it to my library. I love to find a new series to read.

[Sandy]

I am reading the second in the Peter Shandy series, The Luck Runs Out . I read the first as a Christmas read a few years ago and then the series was mentioned favorably in this group so I looked for the next entry. Lots of mild humor with a pleasant agricultural college setting: combines country, campus and the limited number of suspects in a country house setting.

[Jill]

Sandy wrote: "I am reading the second in the Peter Shandy series, The Luck Runs Out . I read the first as a Christmas read a few years ago and then the series was mentioned favorably in this grou..."

I had no knowledge of Charlotte MacLeod before Susan in NC mentioned her,so am now trying to fit Rest You Merry before Christmas, as Susan’s review looks so good

[Susan in NC]

Jill wrote: "Sandy wrote: "I am reading the second in the Peter Shandy series, The Luck Runs Out . I read the first as a Christmas read a few years ago and then the series was mentioned favorabl..."

I think it’s partly because my father-in-law was a university professor and department head, and I worked for the same college I attended for a year after graduating. He always told great “behind the scenes” stories about his staid colleagues, and when I’d have lunch with a coworker and her business professor husband and his colleagues, they were chatty and full of gossip as well! I think that primed me to appreciate the Peter Shandy series - as he points out at one point in his first case, the students have their gossip, the faculty have theirs, but the two rarely meet - the faculty must keep up appearances at all costs! But they are still human and full of faults, proclivities, and egos, just like any enclosed community. Makes for interesting motives and suspects.

[Susan in NC]

Jill wrote: "Sandy wrote: "I am reading the second in the Peter Shandy series, The Luck Runs Out . I read the first as a Christmas read a few years ago and then the series was mentioned favorabl..."

Well, she’s definitely old school - I think she started in the 1960s. Like Dorothy L. Sayers, I think she worked in advertising early in her career. I only learned about her when Elizabeth Peters referred to her favorably in a dedication, or on a book jacket of one of her Amelia Peabody mysteries. And I’d seen reviewer quotes comparing the two as humorous mystery writers. She had a couple other series, set in Canada I believe, written as Alisa Craig.

[Sandy]

The author also has a series set in Boston, where I 'almost' live, that I have been meaning to try. The Family Vault is the first. Her bio has her starting life in New Brunswick, Canada, so a Canadian series fits.

[Susan in NC]

Sandy wrote: "The author also has a series set in Boston, where I 'almost' live, that I have been meaning to try. The Family Vault is the first. Her bio has her starting life in New Brunswick, Cana..."

Yes, sorry, forgot to mention, Canadian-American ( now I can add the first titles in her two Alisa Craig series, A Pint of Murder, and The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain). I love the Boston-set Sarah Kelling-Max Bittersohn series! A favorite reread, also, great humor, quirky characters - great culture clash, she’s from an old Boston family (had money, now have mostly real estate, antiques and pride!), and he’s Jewish, from a close-knit family, an art historian by training, tracks down stolen masterpieces.

[Lady Clementina]

I just started The Hangman's Daughter. The prologue gave me the shudders, but let's see.

[Jill]

I have finished Dead Man's Ransom and am about to start The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards for the buddy read. I admit I am not really looking forward to this one, as I prefer stories that authors write rather than about the authors themselves.

[Judy]

I've started listening to The Sittaford Mystery read by Hugh Fraser for the last in our Christie challenge. I only went for the audiobook because my local libraries had that but not the ebook... but he reads so beautifully that it's a sheer pleasure to listen.

[Susan in NC]

Judy wrote: "I've started listening to The Sittaford Mystery read by Hugh Fraser for the last in our Christie challenge. I only went for the audiobook because my local libraries had that but not th..."

He’s my favorite for Christie mysteries!

[Susan in NC]

Jill wrote: "I have finished Dead Man's Ransom and am about to start The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards for the buddy read. I admit I am not really looking f..."

I’m listening to Dead Man's Ransom for my reread, and enjoying it - love Cadfael, and I first read so many years ago, I don’t remember anything. I’m also listening to audiobook of The Golden Age of Murder and reading the ebook on Scribd. Kind of feeling the same as Jill- it’s interesting to read about authors I know about and have read, but the background and anecdotes about lesser-known (to me) authors all sort of run together. But once we start our challenge next year, I will be glad to have the ebook available to refresh my memory.

Oh, and finished The Night of Fear and really enjoyed it - will definitely read more by Moray Dalton.

[Jackie]

I've just started Burglars Can't Be Choosers; did I hear about it here?

[Sandy]

Jackie wrote: "I've just started Burglars Can't Be Choosers; did I hear about it here?"

I haven't heard of the book but it sounds interesting.

[Jackie]

it's reminding me a little bit of Westlake - which is good - and it's the start of a series.

[Jill]

Jackie wrote: "I've just started Burglars Can't Be Choosers; did I hear about it here?"

I have read the first two in the series and have most of the others. I really like Bernie as a character, and find them easy reading

[Jill]

I really think I am going to give up on The Golden Age of Murder, as I’m just not interested in people’s love affairs and illegitimate children.

[Jackie]

Jill, that's what I am liking that the book is easy but yet well-written. it sounds like the other series Lawrence Block writes are dark and I am never in the mood for that. I also am nostalgic for a time before computers, cell phones, etc.

[Wayne]

Just started Aunty Lee's Delights (we have a body, but one chapter in, and quite a slow start) and will tee off shortly in The Murder on the Links

[Sandy]

Wayne wrote: "Just started Aunty Lee's Delights (we have a body, but one chapter in, and quite a slow start) and will tee off shortly in The Murder on the Links"

I read the first in the author's other series and mean to continue. I forget the name of the character but the books all have trees in the title and our heroine has a severe limp.

[Wayne]

Sandy wrote: "Wayne wrote: "Just started Aunty Lee's Delights (we have a body, but one chapter in, and quite a slow start) and will tee off shortly in The Murder on the Links"

I ..."
I had to google, not being familiar with Ovidia Yu's work. Depending on how it goes in this one, I might have a look at the Crown Colony series, to which you are referring

[Fred]

Jackie wrote: "I've just started Burglars Can't Be Choosers; did I hear about it here?"

This is one of American author Lawrence Block many series. The Matthew Scudder books are noir-private eye books and very dark at times. Some of have these been made into movies.

[Judy]

Fred wrote: "This is one of American author Lawrence Block many series. The Matthew Scudder books are noir-private eye books and very dark at times...."

Just wondering, are those burglar stories by Lawrence Block a bit lighter than Scudder? I did read the first few Scudder books and they were very good but a bit dark for me, so if so they may be up my street.

[Judy]

I've started another Moray Dalton, The Body in the Road, after enjoying One by One They Disappeared. Enjoying this one a lot too, so far. Just a shame I had to buy it on the Kobo app on my phone as the Kindle edition was under review.

[Jackie]

Judy, yes much lighter sounds like. I am not even halfway throught, but so far. and by all reports!

[Judy]

Jackie wrote: "Judy, yes much lighter sounds like. I am not even halfway throught, but so far. and by all reports!"

Thank you Jackie, I may give the Bernie Rhodenbarr series a try - sounds as if it would be more up my street than the Scudder series, although I thought the ones I read were very good, just a bit dark for my taste.

[Judy]

I enjoyed The Body in the Road by Moray Dalton - Hermann Glide is in it (one of the two detectives who is in our forthcoming group read The Night of Fear), but he doesn't come in very much and it reads like a standalone.

I've now started a January buddy read very early, Death in High Heels: An Inspector Charlesworth Mystery by Christianna Brand, because I noticed my local libraries had the ebook, which isn't available from Amazon at the moment. I will make notes so I don't forget it before the discussion, though I tend to remember her books anyway!

[Colin]

I'm reading Murder in Piccadilly by Charles Kingston , which seems to have received a mixed response from reviewers.
Although I'm only a little over a quarter of the way in, I must say I'm enjoying it so far.

[Susan in NC]

I started rereading The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack for our upcoming December read. (Sorry, just checked our upcoming books, I thought we were reading “The Dead Shall be Raised”, but it’s not listed, so I guess not.)

Anyway, also going to start God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen , the latest Royal Spyness mystery- Christmas setting, so I hope it’ll be fun!

[Jill]

I have just very quickly read A Bad Night for Burglars A very short story, 12 pages, but it had me guessing.

[Judy]

Susan in NC, you had remembered right, as we are doing The Dead Shall Be Raised as a buddy read in mid December. I will be reading it soon.:)

[Susan in NC]

Judy wrote: "Susan in NC, you had remembered right, as we are doing The Dead Shall Be Raised as a buddy read in mid December. I will be reading it soon.:)"

Thanks , Judy, I wasn’t sure! Good to know we aren’t starting until mid-December, I can read the Rhys Bowen mystery first - it’s a library ebook loan, and there is a waiting list, so no renewals allowed!

[Sandy]

Susan in NC wrote: "Judy wrote: "Susan in NC, you had remembered right, as we are doing The Dead Shall Be Raised as a buddy read in mid December. I will be reading it soon.:)"

Thanks , Judy, I wasn’t sure! Good to kn..."

As a person on my library's list for Bowen's latest Georgie book I appreciate your promptness. If it is a physical book a person can cheat a bit, but those ebooks disappear once you connect to the internet.

[Susan in NC]

Sandy wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "Judy wrote: "Susan in NC, you had remembered right, as we are doing The Dead Shall Be Raised as a buddy read in mid December. I will be reading it soon.:)"

Thanks , Judy, I was..."

Well, I am always excited to read a new book in a favorite series, I try to respect that other fans are looking forward to reading it too - fairness and cooperation make the system work for everyone!

[Sandy]

Susan in NC wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "Judy wrote: "Susan in NC, you had remembered right, as we are doing The Dead Shall Be Raised as a buddy read in mid December. I will be reading it soon.:)"

Thanks..."

I completely agree and I am so thankful to libraries, including their supporters and patrons.

[Sandy]

I have started the Christmas reads I store up during the year. Finished The Case of the Ghost of Christmas Morning (lots of Woodhouse-type humor) and started The Usual Santas: A Soho Crime Holiday Anthology. The title story is a rather sweet entry by Mick Herron of Slow Horses fame.

[Sandy]

I discovered I've been waiting for a copy of The Sittaford Mystery that does actually exist! Quickly added my name to a different library's list for the book and picked up radio drama version by the BBC. It is a reread for me, but I don't remember it so I'm not sure if the 2-hour radio version will give enough detail.

[Judy]

Sandy wrote: "I have started the Christmas reads I store up during the year. Finished The Case of the Ghost of Christmas Morning (lots of Woodhouse-type humor):..."

Sounds like a fun read, I'm quite tempted! I've started our forthcoming buddy read The Dead Shall Be Raised by George Bellairs - enjoying it so far.

I hope your copy of The Sittaford Mystery comes through soon, Sandy! And will be interested to hear what you think of the radio version.

[Jill]

I have finished Dictator's Way, and have quickly read Angela's Christmas Adventure by Clara Benson which was going to be a buddy read , but was withdrawn as it seems hard to get now. Am now starting The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack.

[Sandy]

I ditched my reading plans and picked up The Windsor Knot from a library display today. I don't expect it will sidetrack me for too long.

[Tania]

I've started The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis which seems to be a popular series with this group, and it feels like it will be very entertaining. I did read some from the series many years ago, but I don't remember which ones.

[Jill]

Finished the December group challenge The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack by George Bellairs, and have to say Bellairs is one of the best authors I have discovered this year.
Now starting The Greek Who Stole Christmas by Anthony Horowitz. As I have said before, although this series is YA, I think they do appeal to a lot of adults, of which I am one.

[Sandy]

Jill wrote: "Finished the December group challenge The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack by George Bellairs, and have to say Bellairs is one of the best authors I have dis..."

I like Horowitz's adult books so maybe I'll try that YA series, sometime.

[Jill]

Sandy wrote: "Jill wrote: "Finished the December group challenge The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack by George Bellairs, and have to say Bellairs is one of the best autho..."

I started years ago with Hororwitz The Power of Five series, but he was so long bringing out the last book that I started The Diamond Brothers series, since then I have read some of his adult books and have found all of his books enjoyable. Hope you like the YA books.

[Katie]

I loved The Diamond Brothers series when I was at junior school - so much so I borrowed every single one of Anthony Horowitz's books out of the school library.

I've not read the later books in the series but I'm quite tempted. I Know What You Did Last Wednesday in particular sounds like it would be good.

[Jill]

Finished The Greek Who Stole Christmas and didn't find it as good as the earlier books.
Now starting Rest You Merry by Charlotte MacLeod which seems to be highly thought of.

[Jill]

Half way through Rest You Merry and really enjoying it.

[Marwan]

Started reading The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall

[Judy]

I also liked Rest You Merry - good to hear you are enjoying it, Jill.

I've started our next Cadfael book, Dead Man's Ransom, and am enjoying getting back to Ellis Peters' familiar characters.

[Jill]

Loved Rest You Merry a great Christmas read, and will definitely read on in this series.
Am now starting The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly, a series I need to get to back to, number 22 in the Harry Bosch Universe.