Nominations open, July 2021: Page to Screen

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

We did this category a couple of years back, but it seems like a good time to do it again. Please nominate a mystery/crime/thriller/ novel or true crime account that has at some point in time become either a tv series or a feature film.

As always, please do not nominate your own book. If your nomination wins the poll vote then you are de facto discussion leader, so if you don't want to do that, don't offer a nomination.

Let the nominating begin!

[Paul]

I'll nominate Case Histories, the first of Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie books

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Paul wrote: "I'll nominate Case Histories, the first of Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie books"

Sounds good. It's already on the group shelf, but it was 8 years ago so it's a yes.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I'm going to nominate In the Heat of the Night: The Original Virgil Tibbs Novel, by John Dudley Ball, the first in the series. I've been wanting to read this forever.

[Suzy]

I'll nominate The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham. I'm working my way through the 21 seasons of the tv show, Midsomer Murders. Interesting that she only wrote 7 books that led to this long-running series.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "I'm going to nominate In the Heat of the Night: The Original Virgil Tibbs Novel, by John Dudley Ball, the first in the series. I've been wanting to read this forever."

I read that a few months back. I really enjoyed it. Great movie too!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

So far:

1. Case Histories, by Kate Atkinson -- Paul
2. In the Heat of the Night, by John Ball -- Nancy
3. The Killings at Badger's Drift, by Caroline Graham -- Suzy
4. Don't Say a Word, by Andrew Klavan -- Bill

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Suzy wrote: "I'll nominate The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham. I'm working my way through the 21 seasons of the tv show, Midsomer Murders. Interesting that she only wrote 7 books th..."

Have fun with the show, Suzy. I used to love watching it, then ...

Caroline Graham actually appeared on one episode of the series.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I'm going to nominate In the Heat of the Night: The Original Virgil Tibbs Novel, by John Dudley Ball, the first in the series. I've been wanting to read this forever."..."

I love the film. I bought the book yesterday so even if it doesn't win, I'll still be reading it.

[Suzy]

Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I'll nominate The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham. I'm working my way through the 21 seasons of the tv show, Midsomer Murders. Interesting that she only wro..."

I thought after saying I'm working my way through 21 seasons, that this was a bit ambitious. I see that the original Barnaby will exit at some point which makes me wonder if it will hold up. We only watch occasionally, so not sick of it yet. :)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I'll nominate The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham. I'm working my way through the 21 seasons of the tv show, Midsomer Murders. Interesting tha..."

It's only been the last couple of seasons that weren't so hot. The original Barnaby was the best!!

[Bill]

I'll nominate Don't Say a Word by Andrew Klavan. It'll be interesting to see how it compares to the movie.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I'll be putting up the poll tomorrow, so if there is anyone wanting to make a last minute nomination, this is the time.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

The poll is up, and votes can be made any time. Here's the link

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

or click on the "polls" link at the top right-hand corner of any of the group's pages.

Thanks!!

[MissLemon]

Bill wrote: "I'll nominate Don't Say a Word by Andrew Klavan. It'll be interesting to see how it compares to the movie."

I got excited for a moment because I thought my library actually had this available online so I could take part this month!

But it's actually Don’t Say a Word - He told me not to tell, but one day the hurting had to stop by Kate Marshall. They don't have In the Heat of the Night either

I do have a copy of Case Histories so will have to vote for that instead but I really liked wanted to read either Bill or Nancy's nominations ( I've read The Killings at Badger's Drift a while ago so might be able to join in if that one is chosen)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

MissLemon wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'll nominate Don't Say a Word by Andrew Klavan. It'll be interesting to see how it compares to the movie."

I got excited for a moment because I thought ..."

Oh, that's awful! No interlibrary loan?

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Well, it looks like I better dig out my copy of Case Histories.

Sorry, Nancy, I voted for In the Heat of the Night but it doesn't look like it will win. I know you will enjoy it anyway though.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Well, it looks like I better dig out my copy of Case Histories.

Sorry, Nancy, I voted for In the Heat of the Night but it doesn't look like it will win. I know you will..."

Thanks, RJ, not to worry. I'll be reading it here shortly despite the low number of votes. Popular tv wins out every time. sigh.

[Bill]

Nancy wrote: "RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Well, it looks like I better dig out my copy of Case Histories.

Sorry, Nancy, I voted for In the Heat of the Night but it doesn't look lik..."

My version of In the Heat of the night, is an adaptation for the stage of the original novel. It's by Matt Pelfry. It may be more accessible and was also excellent.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Well, it looks like I better dig out my copy of Case Histories.

Sorry, Nancy, I voted for In the Heat of the Night but it do..."

I didn't realize it had been on the stage as well. That's awesome.

[Suzy]

I would be up for a buddy read of In the Heat of the Night. My copy is on the way from the library and it's in my new favorite "genre" - short books!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Suzy wrote: "I would be up for a buddy read of In the Heat of the Night. My copy is on the way from the library and it's in my new favorite "genre" - short books!"

Sounds good! We can go any time you're ready.

[Suzy]

Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I would be up for a buddy read of In the Heat of the Night. My copy is on the way from the library and it's in my new favorite "genre" - short books!"

Sounds good! We ca..."

I'm ready to do the buddy read for In the Heat of the Night.
Any time works for me - let me know when you want to start.
Do you want to set up a discussion thread?
Anyone else want to join? RJ?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I would be up for a buddy read of In the Heat of the Night. My copy is on the way from the library and it's in my new favorite "genre" - short books!"

Soun..."

I can set it up, for sure. Thursday is my first truly free day this week, so why don't we start then?

[Suzy]

Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I would be up for a buddy read of In the Heat of the Night. My copy is on the way from the library and it's in my new favorite "genre" - short ..."

Sounds good!

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I would be up for a buddy read of In the Heat of the Night. My copy is on the way from the library and it's in my new favorite "genre" - short books!"

Soun..."

I won't re-read, but I'll be happy to comment.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Suzy, the thread is up for In the Heat of the Night. I'll be starting it later this afternoon.

[Suzy]

Nancy wrote: "Suzy, the thread is up for In the Heat of the Night. I'll be starting it later this afternoon."

Thanks!!