Currently reading 2023

[Tammy]

Currently reading Footprints in the Ferns by Dale Mayer a fun cozy mystery.

[Christine]

I finished my 42nd book

[sara]

Currently reading Beach Read by Emily Henry!

[Phrynne]

My review of Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews

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

[Christine]

[Melissa]

just starting the pillars of the earth today ❤️

[sonya]

[PamG]

Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman:

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

Historical Mystery with a bit of romance.

It's funny, dark, and highlights some of the social issues of the Regency period in England. It features financially independent 42-year-old twin sisters Lady Augusta (Gus) Colebrook and Lady Julia Colebrook who decide to help women in need. This often requires some amateur sleuthing and some danger.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.46 rounded to 4 stars review of The Book Spy by Alan Hlad:

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

Overall, this story is intriguing, thought-provoking, suspenseful, and exciting. The author delivers a heartfelt story of love, loss, sacrifice, and duty. It's is a captivating and fascinating historical thriller with some romance.

[Kirsten]

I've been reading A Game of Proof and listening to Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland

[Hegemb]

My summer reading for book club is “The Master and Margarita”. Feeling a bit overwhelmed l, but excited at the same time. I think it’ll have to be paired with some lighter reading.

[Dorothy]

Melissa wrote: "just starting the pillars of the earth today ❤️"

I loved that book. It stays in my mind even though it has been years since I read it

[Tammy]

Currently reading an oldie Ghost Moon by Karen Robards

[PattyMacDotComma]

Raymond Carver wrote many short stories and a lot has been written about them. A Small, Good Thing is a famous, moving one that I see more in every time I read it.
5★ My review of A Small, Good Thing with links to the story online

[PattyMacDotComma]

What a fascinating mix of biography, mystery, and history.The Postcard, by acclaimed French author Anne Berest, is what she uncovered about the disappearance of her Russian Jewish family during WWII. Just remarkable!
5★ My review of The Postcard

[Phrynne]

My review of A Chateau Under Siege by Martin Walker

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

[PamG]

Here's my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo:

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

Mystery / police procedural

Overall, this book was briskly paced, suspenseful, and gripping. This novel should delight those readers who enjoy police procedurals and mysteries that have a strong female lead character.

[Tasha]

Under The Whisper Door by TJ Klune

[Tammy]

Currently reading Gun in the Gardenias by Dale Mayer

[Christine]

I finished my 43rd book

[PattyMacDotComma]

I can't pass up a good sampler, and the latest Buzz Books 2023: Fall/Winter is full of tempting excerpts. I've picked some I like the look of and included many short quotes to tempt you too. These are always available for free online from Publishers Lunch as well. Check the GR blurb for more info.
5★ My review of Buzz Books Fall/Winter 2023

[Rachel]

Currently reading After You by Jo Jo Moyes.

[sonya]

I started Fairy Tale yesterday

[Arpita]

Currently reading Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

[PamG]

I finished Blueberry Blunder by Amanda Flower.

My 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this cozy mystery is engaging, heartwarming, and funny with an interesting mystery that kept me entertained.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

sonya wrote: "I started Fairy Tale yesterday"

I really want to read this one, Sonya. Hopefully soon! Let us know what you think of it.

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Kristie wrote: "sonya wrote: "I started Fairy Tale yesterday"

I really want to read this one, Sonya. Hopefully soon! Let us know what you think of it."

Do it! It is one of King's best modern works.

[sonya]

I’m liking this book so far

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Travis wrote: "Kristie wrote: "sonya wrote: "I started Fairy Tale yesterday"

I really want to read this one, Sonya. Hopefully soon! Let us know what you think of it."

Do it! It is one of King's best modern works."

Haha Ok, I will move it further up my TBR list and try to get to it this summer. :)

[[deleted user]]

Kristie wrote: "Travis wrote: "Kristie wrote: "sonya wrote: "I started Fairy Tale yesterday"

I really want to read this one, Sonya. Hopefully soon! Let us know what you think of it."

Do it! It is one of King's b..."

Kristie wrote: "Travis wrote: "Kristie wrote: "sonya wrote: "I started Fairy Tale yesterday"

I really want to read this one, Sonya. Hopefully soon! Let us know what you think of it."

Do it! It is one of King's b..."

I am so ready for Holly to be released!

[PattyMacDotComma]

I love Aussie author Robbie Arnott's writing, and I'm sure I would have enjoyed The Rain Heron more if I'd read it instead of listened. It is original, poetic, and magical, but it is also brutal, which is a (little) less confronting on the page than when going straight to the brain.
3.5~4★ My review of The Rain Heron

[Tammy]

Will be starting to read Witch Way to Murder & Mayhem by Jane Hinchey

[Phrynne]

My review of Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood

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

[simply_emily]

Tings We Never Got Over by Lucy Score! On page 50 right now!

[PamG]

Here is my 3.23 rounded to 3 stars review of Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier:

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

This mystery was a slow-burn suspenseful read with plenty of drama as well as great characterization and world-building. However, the book moved back and forth in time and switched points of view between five characters and nine interviews with a police detective. For me, this adversely affected the flow of the novel as well as my overall enjoyment.

[[deleted user]]

About to begin Romantic Comedy; I got it as my first box when I joined Book of the Month club. I am really excited to read this one. It is to be number 32 on the year.

[Jane]

Currently reading "On The Road" by Jack Kerouac

[PattyMacDotComma]

I weakened and started a new (to me) series. (What was I thinking?!) Of course, I enjoyed Martin Walker's French village, so I expect to be squeezing in another visit to Bruno, Chief of Police again before too long.
4.5★ My review of Bruno, Chief of Police

[Christine]

I finished my 44th book

[Tammy]

An old historical fiction/romance. New Orleans Legacy by Alexandra Ripley

[PamG]

Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of The Complete Gardener: A Practical, Imaginative Guide to Every Aspect of Gardening by Montagu Don:

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Return to Valetto by Dominic Smith

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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of A Cornish Seaside Murder by Fiona Leitch:

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

Cozy mystery - sixth in the series.

Twisty plot, humor, great characters, solid mystery

[Tammy]

Started reading The Last Necromancer by C.J. Archer book one of Ministry of Curiosities

[PamG]

Here is my 3.28 rounded to 3 stars review of Her Dangerous Journey Home by Lee Swanson:

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

Historical fiction

Overall, it was entertaining with great characterization and world-building. However, the pacing in the first half was slow and the ending left too many threads open for me. Despite this, it's still an enjoyable read that is entertaining.

[Christine]

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Travis wrote: "Hey guys! Since I realized that I love to read and review books, I have decided to begin a blog for such things. I just reviewed Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Hope everyone will read it and..."

Sorry, Travis. We can't use this thread for self-promotion / outside links. We do have threads for you to share your blog though. You can post in these:

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[[deleted user]]

Sorry about that I forgot!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

No problem!

[PamG]

Here is my 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review of Ancient Guardian by Katie Reus:

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

Paranormal romantic suspense

Great characterization and world-building
Fun and entertaining