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[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

[Damo]

My review of Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin

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

[Barbara]

The Woman Inside by M.T. Edvardsson

The story, set in Sweden, revolves around the death of a wealthy couple in their luxurious house. Various people in the couple's orbit come to the attention of the police.

Good suspense story. 3.5 stars

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

[Christine]

I finished my 44th book

[Liz]

Fixit is a worthy addition to the IQ series. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Damo]

My review of Wake by Shelley Burr

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

[Araych]

Swamp Story by Dave Barry

Semi-amusing story about several fools caught up in several varieties of idiocy in the Everglades. In the past I have found Barry a very funny guy but this effort is a disappointment. When rich stupid people do stupid stuff it's funny. When poor stupid people do stupid stuff it's pathetic. Not recommended, 2 stars. Read Carl Hiaasen instead.

[Randy]

If you like noir and can handle supernatural characters, try,
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

4-star review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Pam]

I read The Stars Are Fire / Anita Shreve. I have mixed feelings ... October 1947, the fires in Maine caused the loss of everything they owned. The cruelty exhibited by Gene towards Grace was not deserved. She did not cause his disfigurement and had nothing to do with his true love turning him down after the war.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Flesh and Blood by David Mark ⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Christine wrote: "I finished my 44th book"

Nice going Christine. 🙂

[James]

Now starting FIXIT by Joe Ide, the sixth novel in his ongoing series featuring amateur private eye Isaiah Quintabe.

The first book in the series (IQ) was one of the best debut mystery novels I had ever read. The follow on novels have been anywhere from solid reads to very good, but none have quite matched the sizzle of the first novel... We will see how this new one stacks up.

[Liz]

James wrote: "Now starting FIXIT by Joe Ide, the sixth novel in his ongoing series featuring amateur private eye Isaiah Quintabe.

The first book in the series (IQ) was one of the best debut mystery novels I had..."

I just finished Fixit and enjoyed it. Not as strong as the first in the series, which I loved.

[Faith]

My review of Drowning by T.J. Newman

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

[Shelley]

Pam wrote: "I read The Stars Are Fire / Anita Shreve. I have mixed feelings ... October 1947, the fires in Maine caused the loss of everything they owned. The cruelty exhibited by Gene towards Grace was not de..."

I love Anita Shreve--gone too soon:( But this wasn't my favorite if I remember correctly. I'm from Maine and the fire of '47 is still talked about.

[Barbara]

Independence Square by Martin Cruz Smith

In this book in the 'Arkady Renko' series, set in the summer of 2021, the Russian police detective searches for the missing daughter of a gangster.

Timely story, set when Russia is about to invade Ukraine. 3.5 stars

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Well, I've started reading Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem Khan for the group read and I've just posted about another book I read a while back, a two-volume-in-one sort of thing from Stark House, Death of a Stray Cat / An Affair of the Heart. The first of those, Death of a Stray Cat (1955) is just super good mystery reading, a whodunit where I had no idea of the who and was a bit gobsmacked at the reveal.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Randy wrote: "If you like noir and can handle supernatural characters, try,
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

4-star review he..."

Is it better than Mexican Gothic? I wasn't a huge fan of that one.

[Randy]

I gave both 4 stars; Mexican Gothic's mix of fairy tale and weird tale appealed to me. The setting -- Mexico City -- is pretty well used, and there's a greater variety of characters. The central story probably has some similarities, but I thought her delineation of differences between vampires clans -- she taps into several cultures' vampires -- was well done.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Randy wrote: "I gave both 4 stars; Mexican Gothic's mix of fairy tale and weird tale appealed to me. The setting -- Mexico City -- is pretty well used, and there's a greater variety of characters..."

I don't really enjoy vampire novels that much any more. I think I can count on one hand how many I actually own.

[Randy]

It might not be for you, then, and especially since you weren't enthused by your last try with Moreno-Garcia.

[Sam]

Just read Matt Phillips's Countdown
Good noir yarn from an author I like, fairly bleak and not to everyone's taste maybe but if you like noir this is a good one.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Emily]

Hi, everyone. I'm currently reading "The Iron Vow," by Julie Kagawa and a collection of poems and short stories written by Edgar Allan Poe. Julie Kagawa is my all time favorite fantasy author, and probably my favorite author in general too, and she helped introduce me to the fantasy genre. I highly recommend her "iron fey" book series.

[Christine]

[Liz]

Once We Were Home is a strong historical fiction with a great mystery aspect. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chris]

These are 3 books I took on my trip. By the Rivers of Babylon written in 1978 by Nelson DeMille . 2.5 stars
Southern Exposure: A Novel. A 1991 debut by Linda Light Rice. A generous 3 stars.
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton. #1 in a cozy mystery series set in book & rare manuscript store in Scotland. 4 stars.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished Clive Barker's first novel, the Faustian homage


The Damnation Game by Clive Barker
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Not a mystery, but a good book


Hi Honey, I’m Homo! by Matt Baume

In this book, Baume traces the increasing presence of LGBTQ+ characters in American sitcoms, and writes about the evolving politics and social culture of the times.

Interesting and entertaining. 4 stars

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

[Liz]

Five stars for The Last Ranger . Beautifully written mystery. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Starting that one next, Liz. Will read your review when I've finished

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

[Phrynne]

My review of The Shadow Murders by Jussi Adler-Olsen

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

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

A Cornish Seaside Murder by Fiona Leitch ⭐⭐⭐.5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Damo]

My review of The Scoop by Terence J. Quinn

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

[BookishDramas]

Krishna: The Protector of Dharma


Traditional Indian story adapted from scriptures to comic book form. Easy reading and fun stories.
5 star rating
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Patty]

3/5 stars
Coming Out: July 4, 2023

The Reeve: a haunted house in need of broken families.
Please read my review linked below:

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Finished Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem Khan, which I thought was a pretty good read -- very well and intelligently written. I actually find it sort of sad when there's a good book for the group read and then only a couple of people read it. Would have made for a great discussion (and also a good miniseries).

[Christine]

I finished my 45th book

[Liz]

Nancy wrote: "Finished Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem Khan, which I thought was a pretty good read -- very well and intelligently written. I actually find it sort of sad when there's a good ..."

I’ve been debating listening to this for ages. So I’m glad to see this worked for you.

[Phrynne]

My review of The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths

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

[Barbara]

The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson

In this first book in the Sheriff Walt Longmire series, Walt investigates what appear to be revenge killings. This series inspired the Longmire TV show....which is very good.

I enjoyed the book. 3.5 stars

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

[Faith]

My review of All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

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

[Damo]

My review of Promise Me by Harlan Coben the 8th book in the Myron Bolitar series

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

[Patty]

3/5 stars
Coming out July 11, 2023

In a remote cabin, people are being killed one-by-one.
Please read my review linked below:

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Murder in the Drawing Room by C.J. Archer

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

[Bruce]

I finished reading by and as a result have read all of

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Rush, by Aussie author Michelle Prak, is a scary outback, backpacker thriller! Storm, blackout, body lying at the side of the road in torrential downpour ... do you stop or get the heck out of there?

4★ My review of The Rush

[Christine]

I finished my 46th book

[Liz]

Tide and Time is a wonderfully clever police procedural. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt

In this first book in the Andy Carpenter series, set in Paterson, New Jersey, attorney Andy defends a convicted killer who gets a new trial.

Good story. 3.5 stars

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

[Linda]

Invisible Girl