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[PattyMacDotComma]

I really enjoyed Max Porter's unique young character, Lanny, in this unusual, fascinating mix of contemporary family story and ancient spirits. So good! (Made the Booker longlist)
5★ Link to my review of Lanny

[Araych]

The Marine Corpse by William Tapply

Brady Coyne #4, OK to read as a stand-alone. Brady investigates the murder of the son of one of his rich clients. Short book, only 180 pages, and easy to read like all in the series. Very likeable well done mystery series. I'm a fan even though I figured this one out. 4 stars.

[Jean]

Finished The Guise of Another . Not my favorite Eskens' book, but the pace was good and it had lots of tension.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Renee]

I am finally checking off an item on my bucket list. I am reading Les Miserables

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Renee wrote: "I am finally checking off an item on my bucket list. I am reading Les Miserables"

Congratulations! That book seriously intimidates me.

[Jean]

Renee wrote: "I am finally checking off an item on my bucket list. I am reading Les Miserables"

I second that! I loved the musical, but I’m not sure I would tackle the book.

[Bill]

Finished Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie, a collection of Tommy and Tuppence short stories. Loved it. 4.5 stars My review below

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

Next is a Superintendent Battle mystery, Easy to Kill (also published as Murder is Easy).

[CBRetriever]

Jean wrote: "Renee wrote: "I am finally checking off an item on my bucket list. I am reading Les Miserables"

I second that! I loved the musical, but I’m not sure I would tackle the book."

book was pretty good, but had a lot of side trips into French history in it

[Eva]

Finished the last installment of the Bill Hodges-trilogy by Stephen King. The first 2 books were amazing, the 3rd was good, but not the big WOW I had with the first 2. But still, a definite trilogy must-read!



Gave it 3 stars.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I started reading The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner last night, and it sailed through the air at one point, scaring my dog. I'm on the point of giving it up but I'll stick with it for a little while to see if there's any hope.

[Liz]

Nancy wrote: "I started reading The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner last night, and it sailed through the air at one point, scaring my dog. I'm on the point of giving it up but I'll stick with it..."

It was one of those that I only enjoyed the historical story.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Liz wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I started reading The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner last night, and it sailed through the air at one point, scaring my dog. I'm on the point of giving it up but I'll..."

I've just finished it, and yes, I completely agree. I also discovered that Park Row Books is a subsidiary of Harlequin. That explains the modern story. OMG, that part was just awful.

[Tony]

Now reading Night Soldiers by Alan Furst

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Tony wrote: "Now reading Night Soldiers by Alan Furst"

I need to get to this series someday.

[Linda]

A Simple Plan

[Aditya]

Finished The Last Child by John Hart. Pretty well written thriller. 4/5

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

[Araych]

The Spy in the Ointment by Donald Westlake

Dedicated pacifist and girlfriend get pulled into spy adventure in New York. Another amusing Westlake novel about an average Joe involved in some intricate crime caper with jokes and humor on every page. I'm a big Westlake fan and even though this book was written way back in 1966 (mimeograph machines !) it gets 4 stars. Recommended.

[Jas]

I just finished reading "After Nightfall" by: AJ Banner. I would give it 2.5 stars.
I am currently reading "The Thinnest Air" by: Minka Kent, so far so good.

[Bill]

Tony wrote: "Now reading Night Soldiers by Alan Furst"

My first attempt at Alan Furst was Spies of the Balkans. It was great. I've read two or three more since and enjoyed them as well.

[Faith]

My review of Forget Me Not by Alexandra Oliva

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

[James]

Now starting THE ENGLISH ASSASSIN by Daniel Silva, the second novel in his ongoing series featuring art restorer and Mossad agent Gabriel Allon.

[Woman Reading]

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré just may be the quintessential espionage novel.

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3894114260

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I finished The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper - I found it very hard to read, it went into a lot more detail than I expected, like how the victims parent's met, but I felt I had to give it 4* as it completely changed my perceptions of what we have been told about the victims, and I felt very sad at the end of it, and relieved that I'm living in these times.

[Bill]

Finished a fun Cadfael mystery this morning, The Hermit of Eyton Forest by Ellis Peters. 4 stars My review is below

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

Next is another favorite series of mine, the Inspector Roderick Alleyn mysteries; Clutch of Constables by Ngaio Marsh

[Christine]

I finished my 23rd book

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I just finished The Point of No Return. My hopes were set high but I ended up giving it three stars.



Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Not a mystery, but maybe you need a laugh. 😁🌞😊


Big Time by Jen Spyra

Jen Spyra is a comedy writer and actress.

Jen Spyra's short story collection is satirical, raunchy, clever and entertaining. With tales that range from prehistoric days to time travel, Spyra's creativity shines.

Fun stories. 4 stars

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

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Another one finished Lambing, almost live. - I do enjoy these collections, although this isn't my favourite - ironically, as it is themed around a year of lambing, and I do like animal stories.

[Liz]

I just finished Thief of Souls

A well done police procedural. Here’s a link to o my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Patty]

Just finished The Lost Village by Camilla Sten. My review is below.


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

[Bill]

My review of Easy to Kill by Agatha Christie is below. 4 stars

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

One last Christie novel in March, Endless Night

[Linda]

Raven Black

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I've finished reading Twilight by William Gay; started a novel called Ezra Slef which so far is making me laugh but I have a feeling it will get a bit darker before all is said and done. Two clues that tell me so are 1) the main character's boss is a certain Dr. Faustus and 2) it's published by Tartarus Press.

Starting The Lamplighters, by Elizabeth Stonex, another I'm auditioning for the IRL book group. After my experience with The Lost Apothecary, I'm hoping this one turns out to be much better.

[Patty]

Linda, is that Raven Black part of the Shetland series by Ann Cleeves? I read the entire series and really enjoyed it.

[Liz]

I just finished listening to a drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

Decent, but a little too slow at times. Here’s a link to my 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Patty]

Liz, I loved that book❣️

[Araych]

The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith

Book has no overall plot but rather it's a collection of 3 odd stories -- a man gets stabbed in the back of his knee, a boy who doesn't exist disappears, etc. Smith has an unusual distinctive style -- maybe you like it, maybe you don't. I thought the book was just OK.

[Jean]

This was such a fun read! One Perfect Grave
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "I've finished reading Twilight by William Gay..."

How did you like it? I really enjoyed the two WG novels I've read but I haven't gotten to Twilight yet.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I've finished reading Twilight by William Gay..."

How did you like it? I really enjoyed the two WG novels I've read but I haven't gotten to Twilight yet."

I don't know how it will compare, since I've only read this one and his unfinished Little Sister Death, but I loved it. To me his strength is in how he captures place and people, and in the two books I've read so far, how he looks at a South that once was and won't be again.

[Barbara]

Before She Knew Him Peter Swanson

When Hen moves to a Boston suburb with her husband, she becomes convinced her new next-door neighbor is a murderer.

Good psychological thriller. 3.5 stars

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

[Woman Reading]

Wild Sign #6 by Patricia Briggs - IMHO it's the best in the Alpha & Omega series, and it can be read as a standalone.

My spoiler-free review

Www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3900252184

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I've finished reading Twilight by William Gay..."

How did you like it? I really enjoyed the two WG novels I've read but I haven't gotten..."

I read his first novel The Long Home as well as Provinces of Night. Long Home was very good but Provinces was amazing. Gay's prose is so rich and nuanced, and thematically he reminds me a lot of early Cormac McCarthy.

[Dem]

Finished The Longest Echo by Eoin Dempsey

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3900385899

[Christine]

I finished my 24th book

[Barbara]

Christine wrote: "I finished my 24th book"

Nice going as usual Christine. 🙂🍓🍁

[James]

Now starting SMOKE by Joe Ide, the new hardcover release and the fifth novel in his ongoing series featuring amateur private investigator Isaiah Quintabe.

[Barbara]

Animal Instinct by David Rosenfelt

This fun series - about a team of private investigators called the K Team, is a spin-off of David Rosenfelt's humorous 'Andy Carpenter' mystery books. In this second K Team novel, one of the private detectives is accused of murder. The book works fine as a standalone.

Entertaining book. 3.5 stars

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

[Araych]

One Good Deed by David Baldacci

Ex-con gets accused of murder and has to figure his way out; takes place in a small town in 1949. Maybe it was just me -- on one page Archer does something smart and on the next page he does something stupid. A generous 3 stars.

[Sandy]

Seriously, if I ever got caught up on reviews I wouldn’t recognize myself. Here’s the latest….

When a Stranger Comes to Town

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


Dance with Death

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

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