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[Araych]

Cops and Robbers by Donald Westlake

The book is by one of the funniest authors ever but this one is not a comedy like the Dortmunder books are. It's actually a heist story about 2 New York cops who figure out how to .... well, no spoilers here. It's cute and light but certainly not Westlake's best. 3 stars.

[Kirsten]

Liz wrote: "Ok, so not really a mystery, but OMG Tom Lake is so damn good. Five big stars. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

One of my favorite authors!

[Liz]

Night Will Find You ended up being an entertaining thriller. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark Obsession by Laurence Leamer

Laurence Leamer approaches the subject of Hitchcock's movies from the perspective of the blonde actresses that fascinated the director.

Interesting book, especially for film buffs. 3.5 stars

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Starting Penance, by Eliza Clark.

[Kirsten]

I've been listening to The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallery

[James]

Now reading SAVAGE SEASON (1990) by Joe R. Lansdale, the first novel in his long running Hap Collins & Leonard Pine series.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I loved the deceptively titled (and covered) Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran. It recently won the prestigious Miles Franklin Award, and no wonder. This is Australia.
My review of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens

[Phrynne]

My review of Aunt Bessie Needs by Diana Xarissa

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

[Liz]

The Bridge is a decent police procedural with a unique premise. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 56th book

[Jean]

#15 in the Kate Burkholder Series, An Evil Heart

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

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mike]

Sandysbookaday wrote: " The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I won't look at your review as I have just started it lol

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Mike wrote: "Sandysbookaday wrote: " The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

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Enjoy, Mike. 💕📚

[Damo]

I recently finished Judgement Day by Mali Waugh

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

[Eva]

Finished The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley.

A bit of a low point in the middle, beginning and ending made up for it!

⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Araych]

Murder Book by Thomas Perry

Chicago-based PI is tasked by his ex-wife, now a U.S. Attorney, to investigate a crime wave in a small Indiana town. As he does so it becomes clear that something much bigger is happening. Reminded me of the Jack Reacher books by Lee Child. I have read several books by Perry, who is now 76 years old and has been a first-rate writer for many years, but this one is so poorly done I believe it was ghost-written. I can't believe that Thomas Perry would produce such a second-rate book. 2 stars, not recommended.

[Kelsie]

just finished Seed, currently reading the Amazon Prime Reads free sci-fi book!

[Liz]

A Cast of Falcons is a cozy mystery with an old time feel to it. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Araych wrote: "Murder Bookby Thomas Perry

Chicago-based PI is tasked by his ex-wife, now a U.S. Attorney, to investigate a crime wave in a small Indiana town. As he does so it bec..."

Sorry to hear the book was disappointing. I've enjoyed books by Thomas Perry.

[Barbara]

Peril at the Exposition by Nev March

In this 'Captain Jim Agnihotri' historical mystery, private detective Jim Agnihotri and his wife Diana try to avert disaster at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

Interesting historical mystery. 3.5 stars

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

I always enjoy Aussie 'national living treasure' Tim Winton's writing. His early collection of short stories, Minimum of Two, covers everything from childbirth to old age and the people we meet along the way.
My review of Minimum of Two

[Linda]

The Fourth Protocal

[Phrynne]

My review of A Body in a Cornish Village by Dee MacDonald

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

[Blue]

I like books that take place in Cornwall. Thanks for your review,

[Liz]

A Private Investigation is the 8th in one of my favorite police procedural series. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower

In this first book in the 'Amish Candy Shop Mystery' series, chocolatier/amateur sleuth Bailey King investigates the murder of a businessman.

Good Amish mystery. 3.5 stars

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

[Thomas]

I read The Lost English Girl by Julia Kelly It is historical fiction, set in England, from 1935 to 1952 and centered on the child evacuation program during WWII. I enjoyed it and recommend it to fans of historical fiction. My 4-star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Prom Mom by Laura Lippman ⭐⭐⭐⭐.3 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Miss Morton And The Spirits Of The Underworld by Catherine Lloyd

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

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I finished The Body in Nightingale Park by Nick Louth


A wholly deserved four stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

I loved Aussie author Benjamin Stevenson's quirky murder mystery Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. I enjoyed the mix of humour, snowbound location, and clever plot presentation. Good audio, too.
My review of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

[Linda]

Silent Child

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I finished The Elevator by Claire Cooper


A nice read, worth three stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

North Woods is an ode to nature. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I've finished reading Penance by Eliza Clark, which is, I have to say, very nicely done, although it was maybe a bit too long. It's fiction (particularly meta in this case) centering around a horrific crime in England and how that particular event and the people involved were handled by various media including true-crime podcasters, etc. That's just the beginning of what's in this novel -- omg.

[Jim]

Finished reading Silent Partner

by Jonathan Kellerman

My Review

[Damo]

I recently finished The Interpreter by Brooke Robinson

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

[Blue]

I am reading Calling The Wind by Clarence Major. Its a book of short stories. I skip around to whatever title attracts me. A Summer Tragedy by Arna Bontemps. Such a sad story, it takes place during the Thirties.

[Liz]

Listening to Crook Manifesto was the perfect marriage of voice and words. My 4.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

A Generation of Vipers is a worthy addition to the series. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

Flux by Jinwoo Chong

This debut novel is a multicultural, soft sci-fi story, with a character who experiences a 'Groundhog Day' like experience. (Remember that film with Bill Murray?)

Good speculative fiction. 4 stars

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

[James]

Now starting THE DETECTIVE UP LATE by Adrian McKinty, his newest novel in the Sean Duffy mystery series set in Ireland during The Troubles.

[Phrynne]

My review of Murder at a Cape Bookstore by Maddie Day

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

[Phrynne]

James wrote: "Now starting THE DETECTIVE UP LATE by Adrian McKinty, his newest novel in the Sean Duffy mystery series set in Ireland during The Troubles."

I have it ready - so looking forward to it!!!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Currently working on This Other Eden by Paul Harding, the second Booker Prize longlist novel for me. I'm not enjoying it as much as I did Old God's Time, but I do like it.

[Kirsten]

I've been listening to Doing Time by Jodi Taylor

[Georgia]

I’m reading The Stranger Diaries b6 Elly Griffiths📕🥸

[Barbara]

Lethal Licorice by Amanda Flower

In this 'Amish Candy Shop Mystery', chocolatier/amateur sleuth Bailey King investigates the murder of an Amish woman.

I like the cute pet potbelly pig (and the candy) in these books. 3 stars

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