Currently reading 2023

[Christine]

I finished my 5th book

[Jason]

Currently reading Pandora’s Jar - Women In The Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes. About a third of the way through it, and it’s been very entertaining and informative. . . an astute, humorous, and clever examination of the portrayal of female characters throughout Greek mythology. Definitely suggested.

[Jason]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Oh, how I love finding a new favourite book! Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller is a compassionate thriller, if there even is such a thing. Great read!
5★ My review of Norwegian by Night

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Oh, how I love finding a new favourite book! Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller is a compassionate thriller, if there even is such a thing. Great read!
[bookcove..."

Great review. I've been wanting to read this one for a long time now. I'll have to move it up my list.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of Critical Mass by Daniel Suarez:

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

I recommend this novel if you enjoy hard science fiction techno-thrillers.

[sonya]

The legend of sleepy Hollow

[PamG]

I finished Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman.

My 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#38 in this police procedural / mystery / crime thriller

[Christine]

I finished my 6th book

[Tammy]

Currently rereading a historical fiction White Rose Rebel by Janet Paisley

[PamG]

I finished Wolf Takes the Lead by Terry Spear.

My 4.20 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a fun and enjoyable paranormal romance with some suspense and surprises along the way.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.86 rounded to 4 stars review of Curfew by Jayne Cowie:

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

This is a thought-provoking near-future Britain dystopian murder mystery.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Kristie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Oh, how I love finding a new favourite book! Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller is a compassionate thriller, if there even is such a thi...

Great review. I've been wanting to read this one for a long time now. I'll have to move it up my list."

Do that, Kristie!!

[PattyMacDotComma]

What an amazing woman! Helen Keller, deaf and blind from a childhood disease, travelled the world, inspiring leaders and the public. This children's picture book by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is all the better for the wonderful artwork by Sam Rudd.
5★ My review of Helen Keller with several illustrations

[PattyMacDotComma]

So many readers have loved Barbara Kingsolver's important novel, Demon Copperhead, that I'm sorry I didn't (probably because I'm already familiar with the subjects). But I'm glad she felt compelled to write it.
3★My review of Demon Copperhead

[Woman Reading]

No Plan B by Andrew Child and by Lee Child

This was the third Reacher novel by Andrew Child. Third time wasn't charmed.

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

[Tammy]

Currently reading a historical fiction Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir

[Christine]

I finished my 7th book

[Christine]

[PamG]

I finished reading White Smoke by John Gilstrap.

My 4.72 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This dystopian novel included a fantastic protagonist, exciting scenes, and a shocking story kept me captivated from beginning to end. It's the third book in the series and they should be read in order.

[PattyMacDotComma]

If you have ever heard sisters bicker, you will recognise the shrill voice of the two in this 80-year-old short story, Why I Live at the P.O, by Eudora Welty. With very few changes, it could have taken place today.
4★ My review of Why I Live at the P.O.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Gimpel the Fool, sometimes studied in schools, is a fable-like tale written by Isaac Bashevis Singer and translated by Saul Bellow, who was famous at the time. Good publicity never hurts!
3.5★ My review of Gimpel the Fool

[Dem]

Finished Plunder: a memoir of family property and stolen Nazi treasure

My review: www.Goodreads.com/review/show/5284693937

[1000_books_1000_lives]

Finished Kingdom of the Wicked last night- then started Kingdom of the Cursed- got through 1/2 before I couslnt keep my eyes open

[PamG]

I finished The Tell-Fang Heart by Elle Wren Burke.

My 3.88 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a paranormal cozy mystery with a unique look at a vampire world. Light, fun, and humorous.

[Melissa]

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Great suspense. Linda Howard at her best!

[Melissa]

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book of the year for me (so far!) :) I absolutely LOVED it!

[PattyMacDotComma]

I think a lot of readers will love The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. Sam Hill is the 'devil boy' with red eyes, who is bullied and ostracised throughout his school years, but his mother assures him God has extraordinary plans for him.
3.5~4★ My review of ...Sam Hell

[PattyMacDotComma]

I Stand Here Ironing is about a mother who is 'informed' that her 19-year-old daughter needs help, so please come in and talk about how 'we' can help her. What follows, is those 19 years in this poignant, very short story by Tillie Olsen. I loved it.

5★ My review of I Stand Here Ironing with a link to the story online.

[Christine]

I finished my 8th book

[Phrynne]

My review of Fairy Tale by Stephen King

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

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Recently finished:

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun - Finlay Donovan review
Begin Again - Begin Again review
Josh and Gemma the Second Time Around - Josh and Gemma review

I am now starting Exiles.

[Christine]

I finished my 9th book

[Kirsten]

I've been listening to The Good House and reading The Christie Affair

[Leena]

Ive finished with The House Across the Lake
4🌟

Starting These Silent Woods

[Woman Reading]

Agatha Christie was a prolific crime fiction author. But like everyone else, she didn't want to be pigeonholed.

So under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christie published 6 novels. I've finished my second Westmacott novel -- Absent in the Spring.

Christie had been very pleased with it. And I liked it as well, rating it a 4 ☆ novel.

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

[PamG]

I finished Make Her Pay: A Detective Nessa Ainsley Novella by Melinda Woodhall.

My 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Police procedural / crime thriller novella

[Phrynne]

My review of Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews

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

[Rebecca]

The Book Eaters

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Getting ready to start both Exiles and I'm Glad My Mom Died today. :)

[Christine]

I finished my 10th book

[PamG]

Here is my 3.95 rounded to 4 stars review of The Last Grudge by Max Seeck:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This international crime thriller / police procedural has a twisty mystery.

[PattyMacDotComma]

If you think you might enjoy historical murder mysteries, I recommend C.S. Harris's Viscount Sebastian St. Cyr series, set in London, early 1800s. Terrific characters and atmosphere. When Maidens Mourn, #7, is another winner.
5★ My review of When Maidens Mourn

[PattyMacDotComma]

It's been years since I first read this famous John Cheever short story, The Swimmer, but I was surprised how much I remembered. It was also made into a Burt Lancaster film (which may have helped my memory).
5★ My review of The Swimmer with a link to where you can find it and other info

[sara]

Just finished the ex hex! A very cute, easy read. Cute storyline and characters but it did drag in some parts. Character development was spot on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Tammy]

Currently rereading a favorite of mine The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

[Kayt]

Tammy wrote: "Currently rereading a favorite of mine The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett"

I love that book so much!

[PamG]

Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of Her Final Breath by Carolyn Arnold:

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

Overall, this novel was thought-provoking and engrossing with tension that almost felt alive.

[Christine]

I finished my 11th book

[PattyMacDotComma]

SMUT. Yes, really. That's what the title means (among other things). Shmutz by Felicia Berliner, is the unusual story of a porn-addicted teen. Not a boy, but a sheltered Jewish girl from an ultra-conservative Hasidic family in New York. I loved it!
5★ My review of Shmutz with nothing graphic