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by Elizabeth GeorgeInspector Lynley investigates two crimes: the murder of a toddler by three juvenile delinquents who are soon caught and the murder of a young woman in a London cemetery.
Very good mystery. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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On the Clock: What Low-Wage Work Did to Me and How It Drives America Insane by Emily GuendelsbergerJournalist Emily Guendelsberger took a succession of service jobs so she could examine the day-to-day experience of low-wage work in America.
This book is a must read for every lawmaker in the country, and most other people would find it interesting as well. 4.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Silver Sword
by Ian Serraillier Excellent YA WWII adventure. 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Aimee MolloyWhen Brooklyn women in a 'new mommies group' have a night out, one of the babies goes missing.
Good suspense novel. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by William GibsonWhen marketing consultant Cayce Pollard is hired to find people who upload mysterious film clips, she senses her life is in danger.
Good thriller. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Carolyn G. HartBailey Ruth, a ghost amateur sleuth, investigates the murder of a lawyer.
Fun cozy mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Ashley D PolasekIn this book Sherlock Holmes expert Polasek shares the stories she loves most, the reasons she adores them, and all kinds of interesting minutiae related to the tales and their screen adaptations.
Very good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Alexander McCall SmithIn this addition to the 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series, Mma Ramotswe deals with several problems in her usual wise fashion.
It's always great to visit with these favorite characters. 3.5 stars
My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Alexander McCall SmithStories about a diverse circle of folks who live in Edinburgh's "New Town" neighborhood. The most endearing character is 6-year-old Bertie whose controlling mom has a Bertie-project.
Fun stories. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Neal StephensonJust before the Earth's surface is destroyed a contingent of humans escapes to a habitat circling the planet. Of course competition and politics immediately starts trouble.
Good story for sci-fi fans. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: "Seveneves by Neal StephensonJust before the Earth's surface is destroyed a contingent of humans escapes to a habitat circling the plane..."
I have a couple of books by Neal Stephenson. I need to try one of them.
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by Janet EvanovichIn this addition to the comical 'Stephanie Plum' cozy mystery series, the bail enforcement agent gets involved with a series of bizarre abductions.
Contains a few laughs. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Memory Police by Yōko OgawaIn this dystopian novel, objects (and memories) on an unnamed island are disappearing one at a time. Is this an attempt to erase history?
Fascinating story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Stuart NevilleAn old farmhouse in Northern Island, the site of past trauma and a current abusive marriage, may be haunted by the memories.
Excellent thriller. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Patricia CornwellThe U.S. is about to deploy a top secret weapon on the International Space Station, but someone is trying to stop it.
Interesting debut of Cornwell's new series. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Returned by Jason MottThe dead start returning, not as zombies, but just as they were in life. Lots of people don't take this so well.
Interesting characters. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Jeffrey RosenLaw professor and legal scholar Jeffrey Rosen writes about RBG and his long friendship with her.
Good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Skinny Dip by Carl HiaasenIn this comical novel ex-cop Mick Stranahan' helps a damsel in distress, who then gets revenge against her skunky ex-boyfriend.
Funny and environmentally conscious. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Jess RyderA newlywed woman discovers her charming new husband is a gigantic liar.
Decent thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Jassy MackenzieSouth African private investigator/security expert Jade de Jong goes up against a powerful criminal enterprise.
Good thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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That Night by Chevy StevensToni and her boyfriend are accused of killing Toni's sister, who got in with a bad bunch.
Decent thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Ian McEwanIn this take-off on Hamlet, a fetus in utero becomes aware that his mother Trudy and her lover Claude are planning to murder his father John - who happens to be Claude's brother.
Good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Triple Jeopardy by Anne PerryDaniel Pitt, a fledgling attorney at a London law firm, defends a man accused of embezzling.
Good mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Franck ThilliezA film clip with subliminal messages found in Belgium is somehow connected with murders and secret experiments elsewhere.
Good thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Devil's Bridge by Linda FairsteinProsecutor Alexandra Cooper disappears and her boyfriend, Detective Mike Chapman, tries to find her.
Usual Linda Fairstein thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and You Too! by Chelsea HandlerChelsea Handler writes about her life and career....and her despair after Trump won the 2016 election.
Funny and serious. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Man Who Played with Fire: Stieg Larsson's Lost Files and the Hunt for an Assassin by Jan StocklassaA comprehensive overview of the murder of Olof Palme. The author used (deceased) Stieg Larson's files to write the book.
Excellent true crime book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs by Rowan JacobsenAward-winning author Rowan Jacobsen relates everything you need to know about truffles in a fun, entertaining and informative way. And he includes recipes!! 😃
Very good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Clare MackintoshA woman sees her photo in a newspaper ad and realizes women posted on that site seem to become crime victims....so she contacts the police.
Good thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Spook Country by William GibsonA journalist asked to write an article about a new virtual reality phenomenon called locative art gets drawn into mystery and danger.
Good conspiracy story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: " Spook Country by William GibsonA journalist asked to write an article about a new virtual reality phenomenon called locative art gets dr..."
I enjoy his books for the most part
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by Gregg Andrew HurwitzIn this addition to the series, the death of a forensic accountant enmeshes Evan Smoak (Orphan X) in a fight against formidable opponents.
Exciting fast-moving story. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Barbara VineThe journals of a Danish woman in America are published after her death, and in addition to being best sellers, they may hold the key to a murder.
Good story. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Haruki MurakamiA Japanese man looks into a traumatic incident in his youth when he was rejected by his best friends.
Interesting story with good ambiance. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by David EllisAn attorney is framed for a murder.
Enjoyable mystery. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Christina McDonaldA woman loses her memory after being hit by lighting, and is shocked to discover she's a murder suspect.
Plenty of action. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Quichotte by Salman RushdieIn this homage to Don Quixote, an Indian-American gentleman falls in love with a woman and tries to prove he's worthy of her love.
Good story with fun elements. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Benjamin PercyA meteor shower results in an explosive growth of strange fungi in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
Very good sci-fi, mystery mash-up. 4 stars
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by Ann PatchettA brother and sister with an unconventional upbringing remain attached to the house they grew up in.
Good story. 3.5 stars
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Pale Horses by Jassy MackenzieSouth African PI Jade de Jong investigates a suspicious death.
Exciting thriller. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Ben MezrichThe true story of a NASA intern who stole moon rocks from a NASA lab.
Interesting story. 3 stars
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Laid In Earth by Graham BrackSnack-loving Czech cop Josef Slonský has a complex case on his hands.
Good mystery. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Valerie BertinelliActress and TV personality Valerie Bertinelli, reaching 60, decides she needs to change her life - and stop worrying about those extra 10 pounds - to find true happiness.
Good inspirational story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Jonathan KellermanPsychologist Alex Delaware helps investigate the murder of a 'sugar baby.'
Not the best book in the series. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by C.J. TudorA man whose daughter has been abducted can't stop looking for her. Paranormal vibes in this story.
Good story. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Meg Langslow - wife, mother of young twins, blacksmith, and amateur sleuth - is trying to help save her town from predatory lenders when a murder occurs.
No so mysterious, but entertaining anyway. 3 stars
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