Iron Man, In Death Series, Buddy Read Challenge [Next Release: #61 Framed in Death -- September 2nd, 2025] Showing 1,751-1,800 of 1,917

[Monika]

26 finished. Enjoyed it a lot :)

[Tonari no Emily]

Choko wrote: "Wow! You guys were not kidding. Desperation in Death #55 was rough to read, but very good!!! I liked the cameos and I have been noticing much more references to old cases lately, which I also appr..."

Yeah that one had my blood boiling! Liked it a lot as well, and especially Mavis sticking up for what she believes.

[Choko]

Mavis on a quest is a force to be reckoned with!!! Just awesome!

[Nirkatze]

Chugging along behind, but not giving up... we will cross the finish line!

Just finished #48 Connections--so this was like an (view spoiler)[Al Capone-inspired one? A lot of satisfaction in seeing E&P put down the arrogant self-absorbed gang folks. Also really enjoyed the reaction Eve kept getting about "Oh! You're the Icove cop! I loved that movie!" (hide spoiler)]

[Nirkatze]

Went through #49 Vendetta in Death yesterday. I loved the Bella bits... (view spoiler)[she's turning into a manipulator! And Sommerset being "Somshit" is still precious. Add to that Eve's reaction to Mavis identifying Sommerset as a surrogate grandfather... and the revelation of an encore on the way... LOL.

Was this our first actually insane culprit? (hide spoiler)]

I also really love when we get little tidbits of the "history" of this alternate slight future... major protests with celebrity participants is a safe bet...

[Tonari no Emily]

I finished the Iron Man today! Wow, what a long series, cant believe its still coming!

I do agree with yalls thoughts about Payback in Death being not as good for some reason.. Sometimes (view spoiler)[ I feel like Eve knows who it is way too easily.. I want some more digging! (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "I finished the Iron Man today! Wow, what a long series, cant believe its still coming!"

Congrats! :)

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "I finished the Iron Man today! Wow, what a long series, cant believe its still coming!

I do agree with yalls thoughts about Payback in Death being not as good for some reason.. Som..."

[Nirkatze]

Damn... I remember that achievement... Was that for getting all the holiday achieves...?

[Nirkatze]

Oh, and grats on the finish-line, Emily!!!

[Monika]

Wow! Congrats to all who finished all books (so far published 😁). Maybe I'll reach end next year 😀.

[Tonari no Emily]

Yay, an achievement! 😁

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

And yes, it's the year long holiday achievements meta-achievement... some of the worst holiday achievements were excluded, like spending a whole year doing the Brewfest Brew Club Brews that come in the mail...

[Ann-Marie]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Tonari no Emily wrote: "I finished the Iron Man today! Wow, what a long series, cant believe its still coming!

I do agree with yalls thoughts about Payback in Death being not as go..."

I got that achievement when I play WoW!!!

[Nirkatze]

Timelord Iain wrote: "And yes, it's the year long holiday achievements meta-achievement... some of the worst holiday achievements were excluded, like spending a whole year doing the Brewfest Brew Club Brews that come in..."

I had everything but School of Hard Knocks until they excluded that, and I finally got the achieve... reminds me I need to log in and open the presents...

Okay, I have five days left and eight books. I can totally do this.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Timelord Iain wrote: "And yes, it's the year long holiday achievements meta-achievement... some of the worst holiday achievements were excluded, like spending a whole year doing the Brewfest Brew C..."

Time to go Sherlock Mode:



Replace TVs with audiobooks...

[Nirkatze]

Hm... two ears, two audiobooks...

[Nirkatze]

Started #50 Golden in Death... I love these books, but I can't deny they're brutal... open up with a sweet loving family, and you just know things aren't going to go well...

[Nirkatze]

#50 Golden in Death Chapter 11--they make the administrators keep teaching!! "How can we administrate if we don't also teach!" Preach it! I wish our school board would follow this...

[Nirkatze]

Finished #50 Golden and then blitzed through #51 Shadows and #52 Faithless and almost done with #53 Forgotten.

Not going to get the other four done in 5 hours though, LOL, so not crossing the finish line tonight. Will have to try to cram them in next month with the crowd.

Favorite of that group so far has been #52 Faithless. I always like it when the title is interpreted in interesting ways, and was surprised when it started off as one interpretation and then took a corner into another. Also, the premise is probably my own personal nightmare, so it was so very satisfying to see Eve take those bastards down.

[Choko]

You are blazing through them!!! Awesome!!!

Also, Happy New Year to all!:)))

[Nirkatze]

Happy New Year to everyone East of the Rockies! West still has a few hours...

[Monika]

So our Buddy Reads here still going? Just asking cause not sure if I should mark all them books as BR on spreadsheet for this year...

[Nyssa]

Monika wrote: "So our Buddy Reads here still going? Just asking cause not sure if I should mark all them books as BR on spreadsheet for this year..."

I think this will go on indefinitely! LOL
I have the next one slated as a BR.

[Monika]

Thanks Nyssa! I'll be starting book 27 soon :) Still have few to find to be right on track :) less then 15 I think to have all them in line to read to the end (so far published at least LOL!)

[Nirkatze]

Which one are you up to Nyssa?

You can do it Monika!

[Nyssa]

Nirkatze wrote: "Which one are you up to Nyssa?

You can do it Monika!"

I'm all caught up. I added Random in Death (#58) to my Buddy Reading list for 29 January 2024 - the Monday after it is scheduled to be released.

[Tonari no Emily]

Nyssa wrote: "Nirkatze wrote: "Which one are you up to Nyssa?

You can do it Monika!"

I'm all caught up. I added Random in Death (#58) to my Buddy Reading list for 29 January 2024 - the Monday..."
Ohh I didn't know there was going to be another so soon!

[Nyssa]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "Ohh I didn't know there was going to be another so soon!."

Her publication schedule is twice a year - January and, I believe, September.

[Nirkatze]

Ah, dang, I was thinking the next one was June... didn't realize it was so close!! Well that gives me a goal to finish by.

[Monika]

Numbers 27 and 27.5 done. Both great reads.

[Choko]

Yay! We are here to cheer you on, Monika:)!

[Nirkatze]

Part of me is inspired and wants to pick up the last few books.
Part of me wants to wait for Monika and just keep them safe until I need them. ^^

[Monika]

28 is waiting for my attention LOL! I have few others on my plate now, before I start this one tho...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Part of me is inspired and wants to pick up the last few books.
Part of me wants to wait for Monika and just keep them safe until I need them. ^^"

You guys and your resistance to reading the newest entries in series...

Le Sigh...

[Tonari no Emily]

Lol Iain is fed up with our "saving" books :D
Although I did catch up here and look forward to the release this month!

[Nirkatze]

Mm, I'm still hoping to finish this month. We'll see how I do. I have two days before my next book, and two days before the book after that. Trying to cram in the Wayward Children ones to catch up now, but next lull I'll pick back up with In Death...

[Monika]

Started number 28 yesterday night 😁

[Choko]

How is #28 going?

[Monika]

Bit slow as I was finishing two other books meantime 😀. Poor Morris... Hope Dallas find the culprit soon.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

It's hard to think of another main-ish character that gets put through the ringer the same way Morris did here... most characters/relationships feel pretty safe and locked in, in this series...

[Tonari no Emily]

Oof yeah that's a rough one!

[Monika]

Almost done with 28. Not bad party for Louise, shame Dallas and Peabody had to go to check on another murder... But Mavis is ace. Honestly smarty pants girl.

[Monika]

Finished. 5* from me.

[Choko]

Yeah! That one was really gripping and good!!!

[Monika]

True 😁. @Choko are you joining me with book 4 of Sword of Truth?

[Monika]

Number 29 done. Good one.

[Choko]

Monika, sure! When are we going to read it?

#29 done! Yay!!!

[Monika]

Choko I was thinking sometime in February, maybe around 10 or 15... Whenever suits you :)
I'm done with #29.5 :) interesting.

[Choko]

Sure! I am good with that:)