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I would like to nominate Susan Kraus' All God's Children It says it is in a series (and it is) but you do not have to read the first book to read this one, it can be a stand alone book.
Follow up - here's a link to the description http://www.susankraus.com/AGC.shtmlListen, I read it in my church book group and we argued for hours! Absolutely LOVED it. I think it's different what we usually read here as well, so that could be interesting for here.
Just to keep tabs of the nominations, I'll make a list here.1. The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey (nominated by Nancy)
2. All God's Children bySusan Kraus (nominated by Rachel)
3. The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen (nominated by Gisela)
4. The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy (nominated by Soman)
5. A Sudden Light by Garth Stein (nominated by Mallory Heart)
6. A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn (nominated by Bill)
7. The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid (nominated by Scott)
8. One Last Lie by Rob Kaufman (nominated by Chris)
9. The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin (nominated by M.)
10. Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough (nominated by Charlotte)
11. The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman (nominated by Skye)
12. A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller (nominated by Scott)
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1. The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey (nominated by Nancy)
2. All God's Children by[auth..."
Just as an FYI, Daughter of Time is part of a series, BUT it is so different from the other novels in that group that it reads like a standalone. Its series standing is not an issue with this book.
Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just to keep tabs of the nominations, I'll make a list here.1. The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey (nominated by Nancy)
2. [book:All God's Children|2335..."
I didn't think so, no problem..... It's all about the bass... (darn, every time I say no problem these days, that song starts up again... ).. ;0)
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Listen, I read it in my church book group and we argued for hours! Absolutely LOVED it. I think it's different what..."
I love reading with a group for that reason. Not so much arguing, although that happens in every group I've read with (on a friendly basis), but the discussion on different aspects of the book.
I would like to nominate The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy The Hunt for Red OctoberRead this military classic recently and thought it might be an interesting read for the group.
I would like to nominate a title I consider one of the Best of 2014: Garth Stein, A SUDDEN LIGHTA Sudden Light
The Daughter of Time is arguably one of the top 100 books of ANY kind that English speakers should read in a lifetime. If it has not been read in this group it would be a sterling addition to experience. A "murder mystery" like no other.
Thom wrote: "The Daughter of Time is arguably one of the top 100 books of ANY kind that English speakers should read in a lifetime. If it has not been read in this group it would be a sterling addition to exper..."It was great. I had to read for an English History class in college.
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I love this book. I mentioned elsewhere that if I ever met up with Richard III I'd hand him a copy of this novel, wait for him to read it, and say, 'Well, Richard? What's the story here?
I'm going to put in my two cents worth and nominate a book I'm currently reading, set in South Africa during Apartheid. It's been surprisingly good so far, nice for a book that I took a chance on. It's the first in the Emmanual Cooper mysteries (a 4-book series) by Malla Nunn. The book is A Beautiful Place to Die.
I hope The Daughter of Time wins. May I "quadruplinate" it?I reread it every few years and now would be a good time to do so again, so I can read what everyone else thinks:-)
I would like to nominate "One Last Lie" by Rob Kaufman One Last Lie. It is one of the best books I've read in the last year. Check out all of the great reviews on the "One Last Lie" page!
I would like to nominate The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid
These all sound good. I would nominate my usual Faye Kellerman, but.....
Anyone up for a read of Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6.... (#16 of the Rebus series published 2006) Warning though, no spoilers as I've been slowly reading them in order. This book stands well alone, and has the normal excellent characterization and the Rankin special skill at exposition. As a writer, I highlight these books like no others.
I'm going to nominate something a little bit different, I love the look of this book Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough 
First book in a series (second is already out).
Faceless Killers by Henning Mankill is my suggestion!
Shiloh, I think that's already been a group read. Quite a while ago.
Shiloh wrote: "Faceless Killers by Henning Mankill is my suggestion!"We did read this before but it was over 5 years ago. If you'd still like to nominate it, I'll put it in. Would like maybe to switch to the second book in the series?
Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "I'm going to nominate something a little bit different, I love the look of this book Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough First book in a series..."
Definitely sounds interesting.
Jesse, Grift was only released for publication this month and is only available in e-book as far as I can tell. Suggest you wait a couple of months, that way it might be available to more of our group.
Nancy wrote: "Thom wrote: "The Daughter of Time is arguably one of the top 100 books of ANY kind that English speakers should read in a lifetime. If it has not been read in this group it would be a sterling addi..."This is going to be a difficult choice. The Daughter of Time has long been one of my favorites and is overdue for a third reading. In addition, The Keeper of Lost Causes is book 1 of a series I've long been interested in and I've been hearing good things about Malla Nunn and A Beautiful Place to Die. I've read and enjoyed Val McDermid and Ian Rankin. Even some of the books I haven't heard of sound really good. Enough with the great nominations, people. Start nominating some crap that I can easily reject!
Bill wrote: "I'm going to put in my two cents worth and nominate a book I'm currently reading, set in South Africa during Apartheid. It's been surprisingly good so far, nice for a book that I took a chance on. ..."These all sound good to me, win-win all around. The unique contrasts of a South African setting are irresistible so I'll second A Beautiful Place to Die.
Spring is now in the air in Florida. I'm nominating "A Killing In The Hills" by Julia Keller. I am reading her first published book and she is very good story teller.
Scott wrote: "Spring is now in the air in Florida. I'm nominating "A Killing In The Hills" by Julia Keller. I am reading her first published book and she is very good story teller."That one has been on my bedside table for over a year.
Skye wrote: "
this is my nomination."I notice this is the 16th book in a series, Skye. Can it be safely read as a standalone?
Flash Beagle wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'm going to put in my two cents worth and nominate a book I'm currently reading, set in South Africa during Apartheid. It's been surprisingly good so far, nice for a book that I took ..."Wendy wrote: "I second Burnt House"
Totally not necessary to second a book in this group. If they fall within our guidelines, they'll be put in the poll. Nice to see how many of them are being seconded though, it means there are many excellent choices being nominated.
Bill wrote: "Skye wrote: " this is my nomination."I notice this is the 16th book in a series, Skye. Can it be safely read as a standalone?"
Yes
Skye wrote: "Bill wrote: "Skye wrote: " this is my nomination."I notice this is the 16th book in a series, Skye. Can it be safely read as a standalone?"
Yes"
Straight-forward and to the point. I like that.. :)
The poll is now up.. Check the poll page or try this link.. https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...
The two books chosen are The Keeper of Lost Causes, nominated by Gisela and The Daughter of Time, nominated by Nancy. The threads should be up today. Enjoy the books. and thanks to everyone for participating in the nomination/ voting process.
Bill wrote: "The two books chosen are The Keeper of Lost Causes, nominated by Gisela and The Daughter of Time, nominated by Nancy. The threads should be up today. Enjoy the books. a..."I'll start rereading The Daughter of Time later today. Actually, this time around I'm going to listen to Derek Jacobi's audio narration of this book, which has long been one of my favorites.
I'll listen to the audio version of The Keeper of Lost Causes as soon as I've finished DoT.
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LOL -- no, I'm so used to referring to it that way that it didn't dawn on me to explain. We've redone what used to be a small formal living room downstairs into what we call "The British Reading Room," where every book is from England. It started when my husband bought me a British telephone booth as a Valentine's day present a few years ago.
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Now that sounds awesome. I like that idea.
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It really took off when I found two matching brown leather wingback chairs and a globe in a high wooden stand at a yard sale. Since then, we've been adding to it regularly -- I just recently bought an old floor lamp with beaded shade.
Nancy wrote: "It really took off when I found two matching brown leather wingback chairs and a globe in a high wooden stand at a yard sale. Since then, we've been adding to it regularly -- I just recently bought an old floor lamp with beaded shade. "I guess the old fishnet stocking leg lamp didn't fit the BRR motif?
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Lol -- I just bought one for Larry's office for his birthday.
I guess you only drink tea and have buttered scones there as well?
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