Spring and Summer Collection Group Reads

[Lisa, Moderator]

Hi everyone! I've been thinking about our next collection of reads. I spent the last three days on jury duty, and that got me thinking that it might be fun to read some courtroom-related crime books. I'm working on curating a list now, and hoping to include some lesser-known authors and titles. Stay tuned - I'll have the list posted in the next few days. I'm looking forward to reading with you all!

Thanks!
Lisa

[Icewineanne]

Hey there Lisa, how did the jury duty go? Are you finished now? Courtroom mysteries sound terrific, always enjoyed Perry Masons as a teen. Looking forward to seeing your list!

[Leena]

There's a female lawyer I've been wanting to read : Sarah newby
A Game of Proof
If this meets your requirements

[Jennifer]

I've been reading Robert Bailey -- he writes southern legal thrillers that are a lot like Greg Iles. He has two series out: I've read one and am two books into the second, and I recommend them.


I am so looking forward to your list!

[Lisa, Moderator]

Icewineanne wrote: "Hey there Lisa, how did the jury duty go? Are you finished now? Courtroom mysteries sound terrific, always enjoyed Perry Masons as a teen. Looking forward to seeing your list!"

Hi Anne - Most of my time was spent waiting to be called for a case. I was called twice, but eliminated during voir dire, and released on the third day. I was kind of disappointed - I'm one of those strange people who likes jury duty. I'm keeping tabs on the case in our online court system - I really want to know what the verdict is.

[Lisa, Moderator]

OK, friends, what do you all think of this list:


The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science by Douglas Starr - Nonfiction - A true crime story that vividly recounts the birth of modern forensics.

Say Nothing by Brad Parks - Had this one on my list forever.

Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver - Written in 1958, considered by some to be the most popular courtroom drama in American fiction.

A Game of Proof (The Trials of Sarah Newby #1) by Tim Vicary - suggested by Leena, looks like a good one.

Presumed Innocent (Kindle County Legal Thriller #1), by Scott Turow - suggested by Icewineanne.

Let me know your thoughts. If any of these looks particularly hard to obtain, I can swap in another.

[Lisa, Moderator]

Jennifer wrote: "I've been reading Robert Bailey -- he writes southern legal thrillers that are a lot like Greg Iles. He has two series out: I've read one and am two books into the second, and I recommend them.
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Jennifer, thank you - I've read The Professor, and I did enjoy it. I should check out the next one soon.

[Icewineanne]

Lisa wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Hey there Lisa, how did the jury duty go? Are you finished now? Courtroom mysteries sound terrific, always enjoyed Perry Masons as a teen. Looking forward to seeing your list!"
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Ahh....that’s frustrating. I would be following the case closely too. It’s interesting to see what they decide & compare it to your own thoughts.

[Icewineanne]

I’m always in for a book of legal shorts!
Thought of another courtroom mystery writer, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, read this back in the late 80’s & really enjoyed it.
And one I’ve always wanted to read Defending Jacob by William Landay

[Lisa, Moderator]

Icewineanne wrote: "I’m always in for a book of legal shorts!
Thought of another courtroom mystery writer, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, read this back in the late 80’s & really enjoyed..."

Anne, both of those were on my long list! I was thinking of keeping it to 5 books, to take us through August, but we could do 7 and run a little longer...

[Icewineanne]

Lisa wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "I’m always in for a book of legal shorts!
Thought of another courtroom mystery writer, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, read this back in the late 8..."


Sorry to mess with your plans 😂.....you got me started on one of mf my favourite themes. No worries, the books I suggested can be added much further down the road 📚📚📚 🤗

[Leena]

I've read Presumed Innocent and it's a strong 4 star bk.
and Perry Mason- wow that seems so very long ago.

[Leena]

Lisa, thanks for adding in Sarah Newby. And i like the list. let me see how I can start getting my hands onto the rest.

[Lisa, Moderator]

Hi everyone,

I'll post discussions links here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group.... First read starts April 1st! Looking forward to these!

[Gem , Moderator & Admin]

Icewineanne wrote: "And one I’ve always wanted to read Defending Jacob by William Landay"

Great book!

[Lisa, Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "I’m always in for a book of legal shorts!
Thought of another courtroom mystery writer, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, read this back in the late 8..."

I'm going to add Presumed Innocent as our August read, since we shifted our list up to replace Legal Briefs, as people had trouble getting ahold of it.