What mysteries are you reading at the moment? (2024-2025) Showing 701-750 of 1,020

[Marcus]

I’m reading a Study in Scarlet. I’ll alternate between Agatha Christie’s challenge and Holmes’ adventures.

[Sandy]

I am reading Murder at Mallowan Hall, first in a series starring Christie's fictional housekeeper for an historical mystery challenge. Fine so far, but not compelling. Agatha and Max are very much in the background.

[Sandy]

I've started Murder at the Vicarage and looked for an audio version narrated by Joan Dickson, forgetting that Miss Marple is not the narrator of the first book. It is a bit disconcerting to hear Miss Marple as the vicar.

[Marcus]

I also have started Murder at the Vicarage in a Portuguese translation that I find good so far.

[Judy]

I've started Please Pass the Gilt by Rex Stout, a late Nero Wolfe book written in 1973 - feels a bit strange so far, as some of it is the same world as in the earlier books but people have colour TVs, etc!

[Jackie]

I already finished Murder at the Vicarage (just loved it) but currently listening to the audio of Vane Pursuit, yet another Peter Shandy. I have low expectations for this one since Susan in NC didn't give it a good review and she also likes the series. Sometimes low expectations helps!

[Susan in NC]

Jackie wrote: "I already finished Murder at the Vicarage (just loved it) but currently listening to the audio of Vane Pursuit, yet another Peter Shandy. I have low expectations for this one since S..."

lol, very true! I judge the whole series against my favorite, the first book Rest You Merry.

[Jan C]

Just finished Last Respects and have gone back to Treacherous Strand by Andrea Carter. Second volume of her Inishowen Mysteries.

[Judy]

I've been intermittently reading The Female Detective by Andrew Forrester, which is some short stories first published in 1864. I'm now halfway through. It's interesting but I have to say I'm finding some of it pretty grim, and am wondering why British Library chose to republish it - there isn't actually all that much about the "female detective" in the stories so far.

[Jackie]

Just started Miss Silver Deals With Death, but I can see it's going to be a fast read.

[Judy]

I've just read The Sunken Sailor: Inspector Tibbett #2 by Patricia Moyes and really enjoyed it, especially as it was set on the coast of Suffolk, near where I live. I think I'll be carrying on with the Henry Tibbett series - most of them seem to be on Kindle though sadly not all. I'll try not to fizzle out on this series but not to read all the books too close together either!

I also recently read A Pin to See the Peepshow by F. Tennyson Jesse, which I thought was brilliant. It isn't a mystery but a 1930s novel based on a real crime, the Edith Thompson case.

Now I'm about halfway through our next Donna Leon buddy read, Friends in High Places, and enjoying that one a lot too.

[Jackie]

I just finished the one before it, and started An Owl Too Many via audio book. This series is perfect to listen to while housekeeping or cooking.

[Sandy]

Just read A Death in Diamonds, wherein Queen Elizabeth II very quietly solves mysteries. This is the fourth in the series and, unlike the first three, is historical, taking place in 1957. Nicely intricate plot.

[Sandy]

I'm reading The Paper Bark Tree Mystery, third in one of the series we read for last year's challenge.

[Terry]

Finished up Black Mountain by Rex Stout recently. Big Nero Wolfe fan.

[Marcus]

Finished reading “A Sign of Four”. I’m reading Holmes’ books in chronological order. Beginning Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Links” for our challenge.

[Sandy]

Terry H wrote: "Finished up Black Mountain by Rex Stout recently. Big Nero Wolfe fan."

I really need to get back to that series. I love the relationship between Wolfe and Archie.

[Judy]

I really like Wolfe and Archie too, especially Archie.

[Jackie]

Yesterday I stayed home with a low fever and (through the magic of acetaminophen) was able to blow through the first of a new-to-me series The Right Sort of Man It was a fast/easy read and not without flaws, but just perfect for what I wanted. The 2 main characters were interesting and I will read more of this series.

[Susan in NC]

Jackie wrote: "Yesterday I stayed home with a low fever and (through the magic of acetaminophen) was able to blow through the first of a new-to-me series The Right Sort of Man It was a fast/easy r..."

Oh, so glad you liked it! I hope you feel better soon - I am convinced, reading will heal us book lovers and see us through this tumultuous time - not to mention a very bad flu season - take care, everyone.

I’m deep into the 14th century in a nonfiction book right now, after finishing Kett’s Rebellion with Matthew Shardlake last week. I really feel the need for some light relief, so will probably read The Murder on the Links next - I will mostly listen, I’ve got Richard Armitage in my Audible library and borrowed Hugh Fraser from my library - can’t beat that! Then i’ll treat myself to the David Suchet film on BritBox - I remember they shot it in beautiful locations, so it will be a treat.

[Judy]

I noticed that a lot of books by John Rhode are now available in cheap editions on Kindle, and bought an early title which I'd heard was interesting (one of the first GA serial killer novels), The Murders in Praed Street. It was an enjoyable read although there are some problems with elements of the plot.

[Jan C]

Judy wrote: "I noticed that a lot of books by John Rhode are now available in cheap editions on Kindle, and bought an early title which I'd heard was interesting (one of the first GA serial kill..."

I've picked up a number of them.

Just finished Treacherous Strand by Andrea Carter/ It was #2 in her Inishowen mysteries, taking place in Northern Ireland. She's a lawyer (solicitor?) always stepping a bit outside her brief. This one had involvement with a cult. Probably why it took me so long. Not crazy about books about cults.

[Marcus]

Finished reading "Murder on the Links" for our challenge. Read it in a portuguese translation named "Assassinato no Campo de Golfe", literally "Murder in a Golf Course". Actually reading "The Secret Adversary".

[Jan C]

I've gone back to Murder on the Lusitania by Conrad Allen.

I also discovered my Kindle machine will no longer connect to the internet. Had to buy a new one. Discovered that machines bought before 2021 cannot connect to 5G. Apparently that is all I can connect to now. Bought a new Paperwhite tonight. I can read books previously downloaded, I just can't download a new book (or undownloaded book).

[Marcus]

My last kindle only has a Wi-Fi connection. That’s enought so far.

[Jackie]

my 2 year old paper white has stopped working completely and customer service has no additional suggestions other than I should buy a better warranty for the next one. So far I am getting by on an older Kindle Fire that still works, even if it doesn't hold a charge very long. But I am very reluctant to buy another Kindle since 2 years doesn't seem long enough for one to last.

[Jackie]

oh, sorry, came here to say I am listening to yet another Peter Sandy audio book Something in the Water.

[Carolien]

Devastated to hear about the death of Denzil Meyrick, I started reading the DCI Daley series in December and loved discovering the new author. Best obituary I have read: https://murderiseverywhere.blogspot.c...

[Nike]

I'm reading the second book in the trilogy 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami and I'm also reading Smoke Screen by Jørn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger

[Judy]

I'm reading our next Michael Innes buddy read, Death on a Quiet Day aka Appleby Plays Chicken and finding it an exciting read so far.

[Susan in NC]

I was in the mood for adventure and humor (and warm weather!) so I just finished a reread of the first Amelia Peabody mystery, Crocodile on the Sandbank

[Jan C]

Got my new Kindle Paperwhite and am re-reading Murder at the Vicarage

[Jackie]

I started The Murder on the Links yesterday and either it's a very fast read, or I'm not in the mood to do all the chores on my list. OK, it's both.

I will likely finish in the next day or two and according to my library the audio version will be available "soon" so that's the situation.

I love knowing what's going to happen and then listening to the dialog, especially when there are accents! I had not remembered Poirot says "ta-ta-ta" so I clearly need to slow the heck down.

[Jackie]

I will want a new e-reader before summer (because it's hard to read my Kindle Fire in the sunshine) and have decided not to support amazon by getting another kindle, especially since my paperwhite only lasted two years. So I will be shopping for an alternative.

[Susan in NC]

Jackie wrote: "I started The Murder on the Links yesterday and either it's a very fast read, or I'm not in the mood to do all the chores on my list. OK, it's both.

I will likely finish in the ne..."

lol! You and me both - hard to get into laundry or dirty dishes when a good mystery beckons!

Good luck in your ereader search. I just have the kindle app on my iPad, and I’m a Luddite, so I’m no help. ;o)

[Susan in NC]

I started One by One They Disappeared by Moray Dalton for a GR group, but it’s not until April, so I may put that on hold for another mystery-I forget the plots too quickly! Makes it difficult to discuss…

[Judy]

Susan, I know the feeling - I'm extremely likely to forget plots if I read books too far ahead!

I've finished one of our forthcoming buddy reads, Death on a Quiet Day by Michael Innes, which I enjoyed, and have now started another, Smoke and Mirrors by Elly Griffiths. I liked the first in the series. Not very far into this one yet but looking promising so far.

[Sandy]

While I still have ten hours left in Tombland. Will be late for monthly reads!

[Jan C]

Susan in NC wrote: "I started One by One They Disappeared by Moray Dalton for a GR group, but it’s not until April, so I may put that on hold for another mystery-I forget the plots too..."

I read it in 2021. I enjoyed it.

[Judy]

I'm reading Towards Zero by Agatha Christie, after watching the first part of the new TV adaptation and finding it a bit confusing. I'm enjoying the book - I will finish it and then watch the rest of the TV version.

[Marcus]

I’m reading “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”, by Arthur Conan Doyle. I’m alternating between Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. I’m reading the books that feature Mr. Holmes on chronological order. Christie’s readings follow our challenge’s order.

[Marcus]

But when I have time, I organize my readings of Agatha’s books chronologically. Tommy and Tuppence, for example, I have a pleasure to know doing this.

[Franky]

Right now I'm reading a modern mystery/horror novel Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak.

[Jan C]

I finished Shot on the Downs early this morning. Not sure if this was my first Victor L. Whitechurch or not. But I enjoyed it and did not catch the murderer.

[Susan in NC]

I am reading Brother Cadfael's Penance and The Body in the Library, our next challenge book with Miss Marple. Both on loan from my library, and due back soon, so needs must double up! The only Cadfael audio I could find was the Derek Jacobi abridged version, but he does it beautifully, so I’m reading along as best I can - it often skips a few paragraphs-yet you definitely get the gist of the story, so it’s well done. Definitely moves along at a brisker pace!

[Judy]

I'm also reading Brother Cadfael's Penance - the last in the series!

[Sandy]

I am reading Loose Lips, second in series by a Christie aficionado, Kemper Donovan.

[Jan C]

I've also started The Body in the Library for about the 5th or 6th time.

[Sandy]

Judy wrote: "I've just read The Sunken Sailor: Inspector Tibbett #2 by Patricia Moyes and really enjoyed it, especially as it was set on the coast of Suffolk, near where I live. I..."

I have started The Sunken Sailor: Inspector Tibbett #2. I learned about skiing in the first book and now have mastered sailing. Excellent so far and wondering what I will learn in the next book.

[Marcus]

I have started “The Body in the Library” for our Agatha’s challenge. It will be a reread, but, as always, I don’t recollect the plot.