Nominations open, November 2021 group reads

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I realize that it will be only November by the time your nomination might become a group read, but this time around please nominate your favorite book of 2021 so far. It doesn't have to have been published in 2021, just a mystery/crime/thriller/true crime/etc. book that you loved enough over the year to want to share.

[Bill]

I haven't had very many 5 star reads in 2021, but 3 mysteries. I'll nominate Jade Dragon Mountain by Elsa Hart

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "I haven't had very many 5 star reads in 2021, but 3 mysteries. I'll nominate Jade Dragon Mountain by Elsa Hart"

That looks like fun!

[Aditya]

The pitch black The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson..

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I'll nominate Laura by Vera Caspary. Actually, my favorite so far has been The Black Spectacles apa The Problem of the Green Capsule by John Dickson Carr, but it's out of print, so Laura will have to stand in.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

1. Jade Dragon Mountain, by Elsa Hart -- Bill
2. Laura by Vera Caspary -- Nancy
3. The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson -- Aditya
4. Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton -- Nike
5. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden -- Christine

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Aditya wrote: "The pitch black The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson.."

excellent choice, Aditya. I'd reread that book in a heartbeat.

[Nike]

Then I'll recommend/nominate Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton that is one of the best crime stories I've ever read. And it takes place in an exotic part of the world, The Falkland Islands.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I can't remember if we second nominations here or not, but I'll second Laura. I've been wanting to get to that one.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "I can't remember if we second nominations here or not, but I'll second Laura. I've been wanting to get to that one."

not necessary, but I liked that book enough to put it on my real-world book group's lineup for this year. So much better than the film!

[Randy]

Nancy wrote: "not necessary, but I liked that book enough to put it on my real-world book group's lineup for this year. So much better than the film!"

Oh, hey, finally something we disagree about. Not that I think the film is better, just somewhat different. I only read Laura a few years ago after seeing the movie multiple times since I was a teen. I enjoyed it, but have to admit my nostalgia sees the movie as a near perfect early film noir.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Randy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "not necessary, but I liked that book enough to put it on my real-world book group's lineup for this year. So much better than the film!"

Oh, hey, finally something we disagree about...."

Don't get me wrong -- I enjoyed the movie. I liked the book more though, with the switching points of view and the interior focus.

[Randy]

I can understand that. One thing about the movie that impressed me more after reading the book was how they caught the Lydecker tone spot on. That and the casting seemed impeccable in retrospect.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Randy wrote: "I can understand that. One thing about the movie that impressed me more after reading the book was how they caught the Lydecker tone spot on. That and the casting seemed impeccable in retrospect."

Oh yes! Clifton Webb as Lydecker was a perfect choice, but whoever did the screenplay completely changed his appearance from the novel. There actually was only one thing about this novel that I didn't care for, but it's a big thing: at one point one of the characters pretty much gives the show away. I won't elaborate in case this novel gets chosen.

[Christine]

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Okay, everyone -- thanks for the nominations and the poll will go up this afternoon.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

oops.. make that tomorrow afternoon - I have contractors in the house & outside today, so tomorrow for sure. Sorry.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

All righty then -- the poll is now up and running. You can click on the "polls" link at the top right hand corner of any of the group's pages, or follow this link:

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Sorry for the delay, everyone -- we have serious remodel projects happening in our home at the moment so it's a little cuckoo here.

[Angelina]

I have just read two, both completely different and both great if you don’t know the authors already.
The whisperer by Karin Fossum and Ann Cleeves Vera Stanhope series with The Darkest Evening. If I could only pick one it would be the whisperer as gets you thinking!
The Whisperer
The Darkest Evening