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[Araych]

Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Native American confronts the drug problem on the reservation. This is one of those books that everybody loved but me. Lots of awards. I found it too real -- depressing with nobody in it that I liked. I quit halfway through.

[Araych]

Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March

Ex Army officer investigates double murder in 1892 Bombay. Another book that has won lots of awards and is liked by everyone but me. I found it slow going and I had problems with the character's names. I quit halfway through.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Bill wrote: "The earlier Alistair MacLean books were his best. I read them so many when I was a kid."

Somehow I never read any of his stuff until a couple years ago when I read Where Eagles Dare. I found a few old paperbacks of his at a used bookstore so I'm going to work my way through some of his bigger titles. He writes suspense well, never really giving more details than he has to.

[Thomas]

I read Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny It is book 6 in the Armand Gamache series. Both my wife and I enjoy this series and we recommend it. These books are best read in order. I rate this book 4.5 stars rounded down.

[Liz]

I just finished Ann Cleeves’ The Heron’s Cry

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

[Aditya]

A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes. Entertaining crime comedy, enjoyed it but did not find it as special as its reputation suggests. Rating - 3/5

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

[Linda]

Resurrection Bay

[Randy]

Aditya wrote: "
A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes. Entertaining crime comedy, enjoyed it but did not find it as special as its reputation suggests..."

It's been years since I've seen the movie, but as I recall, it was quite good.

[Bill]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Bill wrote: "The earlier Alistair MacLean books were his best. I read them so many when I was a kid."

Somehow I never read any of his stuff until a couple years ago when I read [book:Where Eagles ..."

I think his best book was HMS Ulyssess, a perfect war story

[Lance]

Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA is the personal story of a bright, talented woman who for a while was in the shadowy end of our checkered War on Terror. If you want spy derring-do or a primer on fieldcraft, move along; this ain't it. But if you want to see how the Girl Next Door becomes a for-real Harriet the Spy, you could do a lot worse than this. Four redactions.

Read the full review here.

[James]

Now starting SLEEPYHEAD, the first book in the Detective Tom Thorne series by Mark Billingham.

The author is a two-time winner of the Theakston Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award (U.K.) so I thought I would sample his stuff.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

False Witness by Karin Slaughter isn't a book that everyone will like, but it's something we all should read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

James wrote: "Now starting SLEEPYHEAD, the first book in the Detective Tom Thorne series by Mark Billingham.

The author is a two-time winner of the Theakston Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award (U.K.) so I t..."

I still have my original copy of this from when it was first published, James. I hope that you enjoy it. ❤📚

[Jim]

Finished reading Fallen

by Linda Castillo

My Review

[Cameron]

The Afghan by Frederick Forsyth

[Colin]

Just started Every Man A Menace by Patrick Hoffman

[Liz]

I just finished Find Me.

Four stars for this police procedural. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Just finished Rabbit Hole: A Novel of Suspense by Mark Billingham, very different but very good. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Patty]

Just finished The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker. I highly recommend it.



https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Araych wrote: "Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Native American confronts the drug problem on the reservation. This is one of those books that everybody loved but me. ..."

"one of those books that everybody loved but me..." -- that happens to me a lot.

[Leena]

Finished The Moonlight Child by Karen Mcquestion .
Rating : 3.5

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

It's Booker Prize longlist time and I've finished reading my first book on the list, Klara and the Sun. Not my favorite Ishiguro novel but still pretty good, although it wobbles at times. My second read from that list is A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam, which I've just started. I'm on the edge of finishing The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey (not on the longlist) which I'm loving, and I finally made my way back into crime reading with Midsummer Murder by Clifford Witting (1937).

I'll be starting Resurrection Bay over the weekend.

[Aditya]

Randy wrote: "It's been years since I've seen the movie, but as I recall, it was quite good."

Have not seen the movie, the book reminded me of Guy Ritchie movies set in Harlem instead of London.

[Randy]

Aditya wrote: "Randy wrote: "It's been years since I've seen the movie, but as I recall, it was quite good."

Have not seen the movie, the book reminded me of Guy Ritchie movies set in Harlem instead of London."

I wouldn't have thought of that, but now you mention it, I can see it.

[Kimiko]

Jim wrote: "Finished reading Fallen

by Linda Castillo

My Review"

I just finished this book as well. I do enjoy reading all the Chief Kate Burkholter series. It's a nice glimpse into the Amish world.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Just finished Westwind it was an OK, quick read, but not up to Rebus standards. Thanks for the advice on Margery Allingham

[Liz]

I just finished listening to A Fatal Remedy

Enjoyable story, great location. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Faith]

I'm reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier - again. It's been decades since my first time around, so I'm really enjoying the verbiage, imagery, trip to another time and place, etc., especially during all of the chaos happening - now.

But my real point is that I'm a sucker for all things du Maurier, though I think my favorite was one that took a departure from her regular themes. It was The House on the Strand, which will probably be my next choice.

[Bill]

Faith wrote: "I'm reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier - again. It's been decades since my first time around, so I'm really enjoying the verbiage, imagery, trip to another time a..."

The House on the Strand was the 1st du Maurier book that I ever read. I've read it once or twice more since the 1st time

[Faith]

Bill, I'd say why I really liked the theme in that one, but I don't want to give a spoiler to anyone who hasn't read it yet. (It sure surprised me!) I'm a sucker for that subject (both from a scientific and fictional view), too.

[CBRetriever]

I liked her Rule Britannia - it was pretty funny

[Bill]

Faith wrote: "Bill, I'd say why I really liked the theme in that one, but I don't want to give a spoiler to anyone who hasn't read it yet. (It sure surprised me!) I'm a sucker for that subject (both from a scien..."

I read it in university well, not as a course, just when I was there. It kind of blew me away, very surprising story and I like what you say, both from a scientific and historical fiction perspective). Definitely not like the other du Maurier books I've enjoyed since

[PattyMacDotComma]

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger is such a favourite of so many readers that I finally just had to read it. If you haven't yet, do! Great characters, family, mystery, tragedy - the works!
5★ Link to my review of Ordinary Grace

[Linda]

The Stranger Inside

[Liz]

I just finished The Mad Women’s Ball.

More historical fiction than mystery, but a good read. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Araych]

Six Mile Creek by Richard Helms

Former Atlanta cop, now Chief of Police in a small town, confronts murder and drug dealing as he heals from the death of his wife. Extremely well-done police procedural. Plot buzzes right along, clues pile up while characters come alive. I liked it a lot, 4 stars.

[Bill]

My review of A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves is below. 4 stars

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

Next in line is Red Bones also by Ann Cleeves

[Liz]

I just finished listening to Friends in High Places

Such a fun series. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Woman Reading]

One of my favorite authors finally published her prequel novella in the fantastic Charlie Fox series.

Trial Under Fire by Zoë Sharp

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/2938833377

[Jim]

Finished reading The Second Confession

by Rex Stout

My Review

[Bill]

My review of the 2nd Inspector Huss mystery, Night Rounds by Helene Tursten. (4 stars)

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

[Barbara]

Golden Boy: A Murder Among the Manhattan Elite by John Glatt

John Glatt - who's written many true crime books - tells the story of Manhattan socialite Thomas Gilbert Jr., who murdered his father in cold blood.

Well researched. 4 stars

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

[Woman Reading]

Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service by Carol Leonnig

This book is on track to become one of my top nonfictions of the year.

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4031759560

[Sandy]

Gone for Good

🚨 Warning: unpopular opinion ahead
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I recently finished You Can Run by Karen Cleveland.


A solid 4 stars! Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Ghost Blows a Kiss by Carolyn Hart

Heavenly emissary/amateur sleuth Bailey Ruth Raeburn is sent to Oklahoma to prevent a miscarriage of justice.

Fun paranormal cozy. 3 stars

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

[Jim]

Finished reading The King of Lies

by John Hart

My Review

[Shannon]

I been super busy this summer that I didnt have time to even come on here But I been reading books thouh here is all I read last 3 months

5 Stars
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5 Stars *Reread*
5 Stars

And 2 Rereads that I read when I was in school
3 Stars

Read most of these on the libby app and some from my local library. Will be going to my library tomorrow to see what i can find

[Liz]

I just finished The Hunting Party

Entertaining, but not very original. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Eileen]

I have finished a few books worth mentioning lately: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, and Dust to Dust by Audrey Keown.