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[Liz]

Five big stars for Listen to the Lie . My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Andrew✌️]

Today I finished The Uranus Fiasco: Hard Science Fiction, a good mix of a sci-fi and a spy story, with a touch of humor.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

reading nonfiction right now, just starting Fear Is Just a Word: A Missing Daughter, a Violent Cartel, and a Mother's Quest for Vengeance by Azam Ahmed. In this book, a woman spends years tracking down the Zeta cartel members who kidnapped and then killed her daughter, despite all of the ransom money her family paid. So far so good, and if I wasn't baking today, I'd probably finish it. Night-time reading is The Meiji Guillotine Murders -- verdict is still out on that one. Not Pushkin Vertigo's usual Japanese fare. I've also preordered two forthcoming Pushkin Vertigo Japanese mysteries: The Little Sparrow Murders which brings back detective Kosuke Kindaichi and The Labyrinth House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji. On the stranger side of things, I'll be starting Circles of Stone: Weird Tales of Pagan Sites and Ancient Rites (ed. Katy Soar) from the British Library Tales of the Weird Series.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Yesterday I also finished, but did not particularly enjoy, the second Continental Op novel


The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett
Rating: 2 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading the book that was the basis for the 1987 Kevin Costner film No Way Out as well as two other older film versions


The Big Clock by Kenneth Fearing

[Jean]

Erika Foster #8, Lethal Vengeance comes out in early Feb!

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

[Barbara]

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

In this suspense novel, a North Carolina heiress adopts a boy and eventually leaves him a huge fortune....to the fury of her biological family.

Lots of secrets in this novel. 3.5 stars

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

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Aunt Bessie Observes by Diana Xarissa

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

[Linda]

Apples Never Fall

[Mark]

I'm ending the year with the new novella collection Irish Milkshake Murder, with stories by Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart, and Liz Ireland https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Finally had time to finish reading Fear Is Just a Word: A Missing Daughter, a Violent Cartel, and a Mother's Quest for Vengeance. It actually goes beyond her "quest for vengeance," as she becomes an activist/advocate for families of the disappeared in her area of Mexico. Nicely done.

[Thomas]

I read The Counterfeit Countess: The Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands of Poles During the Holocaust by Elizabeth B. White
It is a 5 star inspiring story. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

Anyone looking for humor and heart should check out Kinfolk . My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[D.B.]

Liz wrote: "Anyone looking for humor and heart should check out Kinfolk . My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I read the synopsis, and this sounds like a wonderful diversion!

[James]

Now starting WHILE DROWNING IN THE DESERT by Don Winslow, the fifth and final novel in his debut mystery series featuring private eye Neal Carey that was originally published back in the 90's.

I have been picking up the 30th anniversary hardcover editions of the series as they have been released this year.

[Phrynne]

My review of Evan's Gate by Rhys Bowen

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

[Barbara]

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

When a podcaster revives an old murder case, the prime suspect worries about the whole business getting back in the news.

Interesting characters in this mystery. 3 stars

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Too Mulch to Handle by H.Y. Hanna

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

[Tan]

Just finished 'Behind the closed door' by B. A. Paris

[Thomas]

I read The God Project by Stan Lee
It is a political thriller. My 4 star review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

The Art of Dejah Thoris and the Worlds of Mars
⭐⭐⭐ Stars
The picture book has a 7 page history of how the character Dejah Thoris was drawn over the generations till it reached its popular form.

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

#artbook #ERB

[BookishDramas]

Beyond Odin’s Gate


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#second book in #trilogy
Fantastic follow-up to Lemuria.
A new take on Jules Verne's Mysterious Island

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

[BookishDramas]

Mysterious Island

Greig Beck
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#first book in #trilogy
Jules Verne's Mysterious Island redux.

Blockbuster story

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

[Ziesha]

Started reading

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Night She Lied by Lucy Dawson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Christmas Lights and Cat Fights: A Jules Keene Glamping Mystery by Heather Weidner

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

[Barbara]

Murder with Chocolate Tea by Karen Rose Smith

Tea shop owner/amateur sleuth Daisy Swanson helps investigate a current murder and a cold case, all while she's preparing for her wedding.

Good cozy with interesting characters. 3.5 stars

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

[Eva]

Finished Daisy Darker today.
Had high expectations, but unfortunately it didn't really lived up to it.

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

[Liz]

Cahokia Jazz is a book i appreciated more than enjoyed. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman

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

[Bruce]

I finished by

[James]

Now starting RESURRECTION WALK, the newest novel in the Lincoln Lawyer mystery series by Michael Connelly.

I'm probably one of the few guys who has skipped watching the TV adaptations of Connelly's works and sticks to reading the hardcover editions instead.

[Thomas]

I read The Women by Kristin Hannah It is an excellent historical fiction book about combat nurses during the Vietnam war. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Here Be Dragons


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
3rd book in possible trilogy.
#sci-fi #dystopian #monster
Blockbuster trilogy with some beautiful moments and a truly difficult to digest ending.

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

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Becoming the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar ⭐⭐⭐⭐.1 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

There is no way I'll attempt these, but I hope some of you will learn to Crochet Your Own Dog: 14 Lifesize Amigurumi Pups to Make & Love! Author Mieko Shindo has wonderful photos and detailed, illustrated instructions. So cute!
5★ My review of Crochet Your Own Dog with several of her clever photos. Trust me - you will want one of these perfect pets.

[PattyMacDotComma]

The winner of this year's Booker Prize for fiction is Irish author Paul Lynch's disturbing novel, Prophet Song. He shows us what happens if we ignore the centuries of songs/warnings about tyranny and oppression. Worthy winner.
My review of Prophet Song

[Phrynne]

My review of The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

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

[BookishDramas]

Even Dogs in the Wild


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Lovely story, holds attention.

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "The winner of this year's Booker Prize for fiction is Irish author Paul Lynch's disturbing novel, Prophet Song. He shows us what happens if we ignore the centuries ..."

I loved Prophet Song. It is rare that a novel can make me cry, but that one did. So good!!!

[Phrynne]

My review of Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers

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

[Elizabeth]

Just finished this one...a fun homage to Agatha Christie!

[Elizabeth]

Magpie Murders

[BookishDramas]

The Ancient Egg

Mary E. Lowd

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Read as an advanced review copy
#booksirens #sequel
Blockbuster story. Family, emotions and monsters.

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

[BookishDramas]

Cosmic Egg Inc.

Read as an ARC #booksirens

⭐⭐⭐ Stars
cosmic comic sci-fi story


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

[Liz]

The Body on the Shore is a decent police procedural. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[James]

Now starting THE MAYORS OF NEW YORK by S.J. Rozan, the 15th novel in her ongoing series featuring the private eye team of Bill Smith and Lydia Chin.

[BookishDramas]

Spare
1 star for an entire year to read this.

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

Nancy wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "The winner of this year's Booker Prize for fiction is Irish author Paul Lynch's disturbing novel, Prophet Song. He shows us what happens if..

I loved Prophet Song. It is rare that a novel can make me cry, but that one did. So good!!!."

I can see why, Nancy. It is a worthy winner.