Currently reading 2023

[PattyMacDotComma]

Princess Diana may have been the last truly shining light in the British royal family. Children's author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara doesn't shy away from the divorce and bulimia - unusual for a children's picture book - but focuses on her well-known kindness to all.
My review of Princess Diana with several illustrations and a bit of a whinge

[Christine]

I finished my 65th book

[Woman Reading]

Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews


This re-read of the series is holding up really well.

My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Elinor]

K wrote: "Elinor wrote: "I've just finished my re-read of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by [author:J.K. Rowling|107732..."

Cheers K, it does sound good :)

[Woman Reading]

Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews

The "finale" of a great series ends on an expected high note. My review for the entire series -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[MelanieJoy]

I just finished Keeper of Enchanted Rooms and I HIGHLY recommend it. Has some romance in it, some mystery, some thriller, and magical realism, and overall GREAT book.

I'm currently reading The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot and it's great!

[Phrynne]

My review of Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Known during the Depression as "the most violent woman in Sydney", Iris Webber led a rough and ready life as a thief and prostitute. Aussie author Fiona Kelly McGregor paints a vivid picture of the underworld and extreme poverty of the 1930s.
My review of Iris

[PattyMacDotComma]

Joe Hill's The Pram is one of the Amazon Original Stories in the Creature Feature Collection. Good creepy read that comes to quite a sudden stop!
My review of The Pram

[Phrynne]

My review of The Pram by Joe Hill

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Shirley]

I am currently reading The Picture of Dorian Gray for the very first time. I am about 60% in and really enjoy it :)

[PamG]

Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The cross between science fiction and mystery worked well. What a great first sentence! However, the book quickly goes back and forth in time without notice causing one to feel unsettled and disrupting the flow and pacing. These instances are also from different points of view and only slowly reveal what has happened in the past. Despite this, the plot was interesting and complex. Overall, this novel was entertaining and had great world-building.

[Melindam]

Has anyone read The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods? Just saw the cover and that it sold for 1.26 USD on amazon com today and I could not resist buying it. :)

[Tiffany]

For a minute I thought I had read it, but I looked it up and it wasn’t the one I was thinking. Very interesting premise though. Hope you enjoy!

[Melindam]

Thank you. :)

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I've not read it, Melinda, but it certainly looks good. I'll be interested to see what you think of it.

[Melindam]

I usually love the bookshop or library settings, so I hope this will not disappoint. :)

[Phrynne]

My review of Backwaters by Emma Ling Sidnam

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

I hope The Incredible Hotel actually exists somewhere, exactly the way Kate Davies and Isabelle Follath describe it. Lovely story and gorgeous artwork.
My review of The Incredible Hotel with several of the wonderful illustrations

[PamG]

Here is my 4.04 rounded to 4 stars review of My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Crime thriller, legal thriller

Well-developed characters, a great setting, and a page-turning story line.

[Christine]

I finished my 66th book

[Woman Reading]

Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews


A debut novel of a spin off series from the Kate Daniels universe -- my review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Woman Reading]

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren

Fans of Fizzy Chen from The Soulmate Equation, this is Fizzy's story! It's been hit or miss with me for Christina Lauren novels, and this is a hit.


My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Urban Fantasy

debut novel
imaginative world-building and diverse characters

[Rosalyn]

A reimagining of a classic that not only expands on events that were originally off-page, but offers a new point of view and improves upon the source of inspiration, an impressive feat.

Also, Hob FTW!

My full 5/5 star review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Sebastian St Cyr historical mystery series by C.S. Harris is just terrific. Searching for missing street children takes Lord Devlin to Where the Dead Lie and some truly evil men.
My review of Where the Dead Lie

[PattyMacDotComma]

Ankle Snatcher, by Grady Hendrix, is NOT a bedtime story, unless you want to be awake all night with the lights on!
My review of Ankle Snatcher

[Woman Reading]

Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews

A fun start to a new series with a blend of urban fantasy and sci-fi. --

My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 2.88 rounded to 3 stars of This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial by Helen Garner:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

True Crime

Heartbreaking novel. Unfortunately the writing style didn't appeal to me. However, this is an outlier opinion.

[Tammy]

Starting to read The Girl in the Ice byRobert Bryndza

[Christine]

I finished my 67th book

[Phrynne]

My review of Sugar Town Queens by Malla Nunn

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

If a child seems a bit nervous about confronting An Unexpected Thing, a cheerful friend can help. Ashling Lindsay shows how in her cute book.
My review of An Unexpected Thing with some of the illustrations

[PattyMacDotComma]

When heroin is discovered on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Virgil Wounded Horse goes after the cartel in Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Excellent reading and perfect audio.
My review of Winter Counts

[Tammy]

I had a hard time getting into my other book so started reading Murder in a Teacup by Vicki Delany. Glad I switched.

[Phrynne]

My review of Outback Wind: The Jillaroo by Annie Seaton

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of Dark Memory by Christine Feehan:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Paranormal Romantic Suspense

A legend, a protector of her tribe, and a 2000-year-old warrior are combined with suspense, action, and romance. It was entertaining and has great characterization.

[Phrynne]

My review of Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.51 rounded to 5 stars review of Home at Night by Paula Munier:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mystery

Overall, this was an engaging storyline with wonderful characters and multiple mysteries to solve. It struck the right chord for me.

[Woman Reading]

Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews

#2 in the Innkeeper Chronicles & a pivotal event for the future of the Inn.

It's not necessary to read the debut novel first.

My Review --
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 68th book

[Elinor]

I finished Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel a few days ago - I haven't written a review (yet) but I really enjoyed it! It's Kaikeyi from the Ramayana but with a different spin on the story.

I knew absolutely nothing about Hindu mythology going into this and now feel I should learn about it and/or read similar books.

[Melindam]

That's always a great feeling and what Iove about books the most. When they inspire you to further reading. ♡

[PamG]

Here is my 4 star review of That Summer in Berlin by Lecia Cornwall:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Historical fiction

Danger, intrigue, the Olympics, and a possible romance take center stage in this novel. The plot is twisty and the story kept me captivated despite a few slow spots. The historical references to events during the Olympics added a significant layer of interest and realism to the plot.

[Woman Reading]

One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews

This series have been written in an episodic manner. It's still fun to read then out of sequence.


My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tammy]

Started reading Murder at North Pond by London Lovett

[Dem]

finishedThe Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million

My review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/5879616972

[Woman Reading]

Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews

This is the only installment so far in the series that's written in Maud's POV. All the others have been from Dina's perspective. This can be read as a standalone.

My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dem]

Finished Beloved My review:
www.goodreads.com/review/show/5447379135