What are your reading 2022-2025

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read 2 books: Collateral Damage by J.A. Jance It is a fast paced thriller. with a satisfying ending. My 3.5 star review, rounded up https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2nd book The Body Falls by Andrea Carter This book is set in rural Donegal, Ireland. I rate it 4 stars and plan to continue reading the series. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Who Cries for the Lost by C.S. Harris It is a historical fiction mystery, set in Regency London, England. It is book 18 in the series and I recommend the series. While it would work as a stand alone, I have read the previous 17 books in the series and there are continuing events that progress throughout the series, My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Long Way Home by Louise Penny It is book 10 in the series and they are best read in order. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's Debt to Pay by Reed Farrel Coleman It is book 15 in the series and builds on book 14. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly It is a historical fiction thriller and I recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also read Family Portraits in Verse: And Other Illustrated Poems This book was sent to my wife and I by her brother, the author. It is not a mystery, but family portraits with poems.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's The Hangman's Sonnet by Reed Farrel Coleman
I rate it 4 stars and recommend it to fans of Robert B. Parker, with the caveat that you read the series in order. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

i read No Fixed Line by Dana Stabenow It is book 22 in the Kate Shugak series, which I recommend reading in order. Kate is a native Alaskan Aleut PI. My 4.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Stephen]

I have just finally finished 'Yeah,Yeah,Yeah' by Bob Stanley which is the history of pop music in a mere 737 pages. I gave it a 5 star rating as it is fascinating for anyone with an interest in music. I would also recommend having youtube (or your streaming service of choice) available as you read to get the full effect.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read To Track a Traitor by Iona Whishaw It is an engaging cozy mystery set in British Columbia, Canada and Britian. My 4 star review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Not the Ones Dead by Dana Stabenow It is book 24 in the series, which I recommend reading in order. Both my wife and I like this series and started reading it after a 1995 trip to Alaska. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Stephen]

A book I have promised myself for many years has finally been added to the 'Read' pile. Michael Smith's 'An Unsung Hero', the story of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. I expect I am the last person in Ireland to read this book but it was worth the wait.
It is wonderfully written and though I knew the story it remains a tense gripping read throughout.
I was lucky enough to visit Antarctica in 2018 and our ship called at Elephant Island on our way from the Falklands. A desolate bleak place.
I also have a minor family connection to Tom Crean as my great grandfather served with him in the Royal Navy in Cork Harbour during WW1.
The book is truly an epic tale of folly, heroism and steadfast courage. It also offers some valuable lessons on leadership, in particular the contrasting styles employed by Scott and Shackleton.
It also conveys the humour and modesty of Crean as well as his loyalty.
I would heartily recommend it to all.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith This is book 18 in the series and I have read the previous 17 books in the series. This series is comprised of books that you want to read with a relaxing cup of tea. There is little or no violence in these books. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Fiona S]

Hello everyone. I’m new enough here and trying to connect with more readers! I just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseinni. Absolutely loved it! Looking forward to chatting more with you all 😄

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's Colorblind by Reed Farrel Coleman It is a mystery /thriller, book 17 in the Jesse Stone series. I recommend reading the series in order. Both my wife and I enjoy this series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

Fiona S wrote: "Hello everyone. I’m new enough here and trying to connect with more readers! I just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseinni. Absolutely loved it! Looking forward to chatting more with..."

Welcome Fiona

[Lissa]

Welcome, Fiona! I'm reading Sebastien de Castell's Greatcoats series currently, on #2 Knight's Shadow. The story gets better with each book, I wouldn't usually read this genre but it was recommended and I like to try different authors. Thanks for the Khaled Hosseinni recommendation.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Body by the Sea by Jean-Luc Bannalec It is book 8 in the series, and they are probably better read in order. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Man in Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart It was published in 1906 and it is considered to be a classic American mystery by the most important early American woman mystery writer. My 3 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Desert Star by Michael Connelly I enjoyed it and recommend it to mystery/police procedural fans. My 4.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot by Ace Atkins Atkins now continues the series started by the late Robert. B Parker and does it very well. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Wolves at the Door by Gunnar Staalesen It is book 21 in the Varg Veum series, set in Bergen, Norway. My 4 star review for a dark, Nordic noir book. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Colors of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith It is book 19 in this gentle, cozy mystery series, set in Botswana, Africa I recommend this series to cozy fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu It is literary fiction, a story of a young woman who comes from Kenya, Africa to study at a US University. I enjoyed it and recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lissa]

I have just finished John Connolly's The Book of Lost Things, which I thoroughly enjoyed. An adult fairytale, it was gripping and sinister, and I think would appeal to any reader, regardless of preferred genre. It's just a simple classic story very well told, very engaging and entertaining. I thoroughly recommend it!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita I enjoyed it and recommend it to mystery/police procedural fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Pigeon Tony's Last Stand by Lisa Scottoline It was an Amazon prime short story that can be read in 1 sitting. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mama Cass aka Bookhugger]

Hi Thomas, I just started reading a Scottoline series and am thoroughly enjoying it. Will look yours up too.

happy St Patrick's day

[Thomas, Moderator]

Mama Cass wrote: "Hi Thomas, I just started reading a Scottoline series and am thoroughly enjoying it. Will look yours up too.

happy St Patrick's day"
Thanks MC and the same to you.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Under the Naga Tail: A True Story of Survival, Bravery, and Escape from the Cambodian Genocide by Mae Bunseng Taing
It is an inspiring story of survival during the Cambodian genocide by the Khmer rouge. My 5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's Kickback by Ace Atkins I enjoyed it and recommend it to mystery fans and Parker fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Naomi's Gift by Martha Hall Kelly It is historical fiction and I recommend it to fans of the author and historical fiction. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny
It is a political thriller and I rated it 5 stars. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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Now, I am reading

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's Blood Feud by Mike Lupica I enjoyed it and recommend to fans of Parker and private eye mysteries. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny It is book 11 in the series, and I have read the previous 10 books in the series. I enjoyed it and recommend it to police procedural fans and fans of this series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Postcard by Anne Berest It is historical fiction, set in France. Originally published in French, now available in English. I recommend it to anyone interested in the Holocaust and how it affected France.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Nothing Gold Can Stay by Dana Stabenow I enjoyed it and recommend it to mystery fans.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny It is book 12 in an excellent series that both my wife and I enjoy. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens It is a coming of age story and a mystery, set on the the North Carolina coast. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende I enjoyed it and recommend it to fans of the author and historical fiction fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zach]

The Toll

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee It is an excellent reconstruction of the Bataan Death March. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Retribution by Robert McCaw It is book 5 in the Koa Kane police procedural series. It is meant to work as a stand alone and it was fine. It is set on the Big Island of Hawaii. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Orphan X by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz It is an unusual thriller, about a secret US government program to train assassins. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Uncharted Waters by Sally Hepworth It is an Amazon prime short story, and can be read in a sitting. My review, 3.5 stars rounded up. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read. An Evil Heart by. Linda Castillo It starts with a brutal murder and is not a cozy mystery. My 4 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Death at Whitewater Church by. Andrea Carter. It is book 1 in the series and I recommend it to cozy mystery fans. My 4 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Treacherous Strand by Andrea Carter It is book 2 in the Inishowen series. Both my wife and I enjoy this series and recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I have just returned from a 19 day trip to Europe, including a 14 day river cruise, starting in Belgium and ending in Switzerland. I read Death of a Messenger by Robert McCaw on the way home(4 airports)
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
It is book 1 in an excellent police procedural series.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Split: A Novel by Alida Bremer It is a historical fiction mystery, set in Split, Croatia, then part of Yugoslavia. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...