Currently Reading 2024

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

If you only read one thriller this year, make it JD Barker's Behind a Closed Door. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ doesn't do it justice! Behind a Closed Door by J.D. Barker https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Life, Loss, and Puffins by Catherine Ryan Hyde

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

Acclaimed author John Boyne's praise convinced me to try Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano He reckons it's one of the best books about a young person: "outstanding storytelling, great writing, absolutely The Real Deal." I won't argue!
My review of Dear Edward

[Angela M]

I read Long Island . Highly recommended if you ever wondered what happened to Eilis Lacey after Brooklyn. 5 stars. My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now I want to know more about what the future holds for her .

[PamG]

Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Murder in the White House by Margaret Truman.

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

Murder Mystery
Entertaining and enjoyable.

[Christine]

I finished my 47th book

[Phrynne]

My review of Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green

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

[Jess]

I've just finished The Housemaid, no review yet, saving my thoughts for my IRL book club

Just started:

[PamG]

Here is my 3.93 rounded to 4 stars review of The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren:

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

Romantic Comedy
Cute, Light, and Entertaining

[PattyMacDotComma]

I'm glad that Stephen King ventured out of horror into old-school mystery territory with Retired Detective Bill Hodges, a likeable guy who finds new purpose in catching the villainous Mr. Mercedes.
My review of Mr Mercedes

[Jenny]

Finished by Ivy Dawes

Pretty solid debut! 4,5 stars!
Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 48th book

[Angela M]

I read 1666 . Gut wrenching , imperative history to be told. 5 stars . My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Against Her by Melinda Leigh:

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

Police Procedural / Romantic Suspense
Good characterization
Plenty of twists, action, suspense, and some violence
Light on the romance

[PamG]

Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of Liar's Point by Laura Griffin:

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

Police Procedural / Crime Novel with some Romance
Engaging characters
2nd half had plenty of tension, suspense, and intense action
Good balance between mystery, investigation, and romance

[Christine]

[Graham]

What a book!

I'm also going at

[Melindam]

here is my 4 star review of by Lois McMaster Bujold

and my my 5 star review of by Robert Greenberg

[PattyMacDotComma]

I imagine the colourful music scene of Taylor Jenkins Reid's best-selling Daisy Jones & The Six will be better onscreen with real music and everyone looking high and beautiful.
My review of Daisy Jones and the Six

[PattyMacDotComma]

The late Alice Munro's stories are among my favourites. Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: A Story is right up there. An unlikely, cross-Canada search for a better life. Loved it.
My review of Hateship... etc.

[Melindam]

The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives by Adam Smyth

here is my 4-star review

[Dorothy]

Angela M wrote: "I read Long Island. Highly recommended if you ever wondered what happened to Eilis Lacey after Brooklyn. 5 stars. My review : https:..."

Just started this on audio. So far so good.

[Dorothy]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I'm glad that Stephen King ventured out of horror into old-school mystery territory with Retired Detective Bill Hodges, a likeable guy who finds new purpose in catching the villainous..."

Just ordered this from the library.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.3 rounded to 3 stars review of Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy:

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

New Adult / Coming-of-Age / Romance/ subplot of a Mystery
Cute, but predictable romance with some humor
The research project mystery was the best part of the book.

[Christine]

I finished my 49th book

[Heather]

the nightingale by Kristin Hannah

[PamG]

Here is my 4.31 rounded to 3 stars review of Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh:

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

Police Procedural with a slow-burn romance subplot
Fourth Book in the series
Good characterization
Best read in series order

[Angela M]

I read Lives of Girls and Women . 5 stars. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3.09 rounded to 3 stars review of Prepared For Rage by Dana Stabenow

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

International Suspense / Terrorism
Coast Guard Series, but can read as Standalone
Good characterization
Somewhat predictable
Pacing didn't work for me
Epilogue is tell versus show

[PattyMacDotComma]

I like this children's series that celebrates Big Dreamers. It shows the Little People they once were. Rafa Nadal by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara (aka Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara) is about a favourite tennis champion many of us love seeing on the courts.
My review of Rafa Nadal with several illustrations

[PattyMacDotComma]

I expected to and did enjoy "Ernest Cunningham's" second novel (by Aussie author Benjamin Stevenson, of course), Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect. The trademark humour is there, along with murders and secrets. Good fun!
My review of Everyone on this Train is a Suspect

[Phrynne]

My review of The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clark

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

[Christine]

I finished my 50th book

[PamG]

Here is my 3.41 rounded to 3 stars review of Hand Of Evil by J.A. Jance:

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

Mystery / Crime Novel
Won in a 4/30 Goodreads Giveaway
My least favorite of her 3 series that I have read
Mysteries were interesting, but the pacing was slow.
The book should have trigger warnings listed.

[Angela M]

I read The Glassmaker . 4 stars. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[PamG]

Here is my 3.45 rounded to 3 stars review of The Interrogation by Ethan Jones

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

Short Story Prequel to the series
Good characterization
Great World-building and Atmosphere
Heavy on the action and violence
The Ending that Wasn't

[PamG]

Here is my 2.06 rounded to 2 stars review of Sweet Dreams: Twisted Reflections, Book 1 by Jessica K. Webb:

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

Psychological Suspense Short Story
I couldn't connect with the main character or the story so this one didn't work for me. I'm an outlier opinion. Others enjoyed it.

[Woman Reading]

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

This memoir took me a long time to read as it just wasn't a good fit for me.

I explain my reaction in my review --

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

[Christine]

I finished my 54th book

[Christine]

[PattyMacDotComma]

Buzz Books 2024: Fall/Winter is another huge collection of chapters and excerpts from upcoming books. Great resource - I selected a few that interested me.
My notes with quotes on Buzz Books 2024 Fall/Winter and a link where you can get this free

[PattyMacDotComma]

L'Air du Temps (1985) by Diane Greco Josefowicz opens with a murder and becomes a thoughtful insight into a 13-year-old who starts to question what's going on with her parents. A good read.

My review of L'Air du Temps (1985)

[Christine]

I finished my 55th book

[Woman Reading]

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

I had been approved for this Netgalley ARC months ago but saved it to read while on vacation -- a perfect pairing.

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

A Darkness More Than Night is one of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series, but you can easily enjoy it as a standalone. It's also a great series. 😊
My review of A Darkness More than Night

[Phrynne]

My review of A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.07 rounded to 3 stars review of Malice in Maggody by Joan Hess:

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

Mystery
Stereotyped characters
Easy Read
Dated
Some humor that worked and some that didn't

[Christine]

I finished my 56th book

[Angela M]

I read Within Arm's Reach . 3 stars . My review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...