What are your reading 2022-2026

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Elegy for April by Benjamin Black It is book 3 in the Quirke series and I have read the previous 2 books in the series. Benjamin Black is a pen name for John Banville. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Joy and Light Bus Company by Alexander McCall Smith It is book 22 in this gentle mystery series, where problems are resolved with kindness. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Heartstone by C.J. Sansom
It is a historical fiction mystery, set in 1545 England. I recommend the series to historical fiction mystery fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read A Dark and Deadly Journey by Julia Kelly It is book 3 in the series, but worked for me as a stand alone It is set in 1940. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read A Little Yellow Dog by Walter Mosley It is book 5 in the Easy Rawlins series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Mortal Fall by Christine Carbo It is a National Park mystery, book 2 in the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky It is book 3 in a series that my wife recommended to me several years ago. I have decided to read the series in order. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves It is book 9 in an excellent series, which has been adapted for tv. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill. It is set in 1977 Laos and book 5 in the series. It has quirky characters and humor.
I borrowed this eBook from the New York Public Library, which will grant a library card to anyone who lives in New York state. My library does not have all the books in this series, so I am happy to be able to read more of the series using NYPL. See nypl.org if you want to get a library card there.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by Sharyn McCrumb This book is set in 1991-92 rural Tennessee Appalachia. It is a story of tragedy and hope. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read A Death in Summer by Benjamin Black It is book 4 in this series, set in 1950s Ireland. I have read the previous 3 books in the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Shauna]

I just finished Juno Love Legs by Karl Geary. Absolutely loved it - highly recommend. Has anyone read Montpelier Parade?

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Maid by Nita Prose It is a mystery about a quirky heroine that was a Good Morning America pick. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This is my 971st GR review. I hope to make 1,000 next year.

[Colleen Chi-Girl]

Thomas wrote: "I read Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky It is book 3 in a series that my wife recommended to me several years ago. I have decided to read the series in order. My 4 sta..."

Love Sara Paretsky and that her novels are set in Chicago.

[Thomas, Moderator]

Colleen Chi-Girl wrote: "Thomas wrote: "I read Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky It is book 3 in a series that my wife recommended to me several years ago. I have decided to read the series in ..."

Yes!

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Lamentation by C.J. Sansom It is set in Tudor England and book 6 in the series, which I recommend that you read in order. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival by Anne Sebba
It is not an easy book to read, but informative. The author was able to interview some surviving members of the orchestra. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read As Texas Goes...: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda by Gail Collins
It is not a mystery, but an explanation of how Texas damaged our nation. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Robert B. Parker's Hot Property by Mike Lupica I enjoyed it and recommend it to Parker fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Art Detective: Fakes, Frauds, and Finds and the Search for Lost Treasures by Philip Mould The author is the owner of an art gallery and appears regularly on BBC's Antiques Roadshow. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Hard Margins by Edward J. Delaney It is set in two time frames: Book I, 1958 and Book II, 1872, both in rural Wyoming. My 3 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Gray Dawn by Walter Mosley It is set in 1970 or 71 Los Angeles, California. My 3.5 star review rounded up. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Picket Line: The Lost Novella by Elmore Leonard It is not a western or crime story, like Leonard's other books. It is a story about an effort to unionize farm workers in Texas. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens It is more of a thriller than a mystery, set in Canada. My 3.5 star review, rounded down, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Cut Off from Sky and Earth by Melissa F. Miller. It is a psychological thriller with flashbacks to incidents in the past. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

The Famine Orphans by Patricia Falvey, is my next book.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery by Siddharth Kara. It is the story of a slave trader ship and the murder of some of the abducted people. It is history. My 5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Fallen Star by Lee Goldberg It is book 6 in the Eve Ronin series. Both my wife and I enjoy this series and recommend it to mystery/police procedural fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn
It is a little known story of German spies paid by the Japanese government to gather information about Pearl Harbor ships, defenses, etc. My 4.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Murder with a Glass of Malvasia by Alexander Marriott It is a murder mystery set in Greece. The author is an American and the protagonist is a retired US police detective. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Murder in the House of Omari by Taku Ashibe It was somewhat difficult to follow. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Michael James]

Folks - would anyone like an ARC in return for a GR / Amazon review of my book The Morrigan’s Revenge? Shoot me a message if it’s of interest.

Book Details: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1836880316

Michael

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read 1936: A Novel by John H. Grandits It is historical fiction, set in 1936 Buffalo,NY.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read King City by Lee Goldberg It is a police procedural thriller/mystery set in Washington state, US. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

Debbie wrote: "Any chance the group reads will return?
I'm currently reading Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens"
I am a moderator. I stopped doing group reads. If you want group reads, I can make you a moderator and you can run them. The other mods either resigned or also stopped. I am the only mod who responds to questions/problems.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read True Fiction by Lee Goldberg It is a somewhat fanciful spy story. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee It is a police procedural set in 1920s Calcutta, India. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Alaska Bloodlust by J.L. Askew It is book 2 in a trilogy and I have read book 1. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Berlin Shuffle It is literary fiction, set in Germany about 1930. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Stephen]

I have just finished 'Paisanos: The forgotten Irish who Changed the Face of Latin America' by Tim Fanning. It is a well researched history of the Irish who travelled via Spain to South America and were influential in the independence struggles of that continent. A mixture of heroes and opportunist rogues including several inspiring women they are revered in Chile, Argentina and other countries to this day. A good read if you are interested in the history of South America.

[Eleonora]

Really interesting! the last one in particular, I didn't know anything about that..I will check it out, as I lived in Ireland and now in Spain..I am currently reading Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson

[Thomas, Moderator]

i read Nightshade by Michael Connelly It is a police procedural set on Catalina Island, California. My 4 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee It is a historical fiction police procedural set in 1919 India. It is book 1 in the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read Skylark by Paula McLain It is historical fiction with dual timelines: Paris, 1664-65 and 1939-42. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas, Moderator]

I read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr It is historical fiction and was made into an excellent movie. I recommend both the book and the movie. My 4.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

A bit of fluff. “One Day with You” by Shari Low.
At least I hope it is.