Currently Reading 2025

[Tammy]

Currently rereading The Third Heiress byBrenda Joyce

[Lindsey]

My 4-star review of By Any Other Name --> https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 43rd book

[Tammy]

Currently reading Amazonia byJames Rollins

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished The God of the Woods, which was great.

I have started The Last Murder at the End of the World, which started out really weird, but is starting to get some interesting parts now. I'm hoping it continues to get better as it goes along.

[melissa]

Just started “The Toll”, third book in the “Art of a Scythe” trilogy! Loved the first two, excited for this one

[PamG]

Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Her First Mistake by Kendra Elliot:

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

Mystery
1st book in the Noelle Marshall series
Full of twists, turns, lives, and action with good world-building, great characterization, and a gripping storyline. What an ending!

[PamG]

Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Gone Dark by Ryan Steck:

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

Heart-pounding and suspenseful thriller
Fantastic sense of place and atmosphere
Heart-wrenching at times, heartwarming at other times
Fourth book in the Matthew Redd series
Intense action scenes
Wildfires

[Christine]

I finished my 44th book

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Since my last update I finished The Last Murder at the End of the World, which was ok. I thought the storyline was good, but it just never really drew me in. 3★

Finally, I just finished Great Big Beautiful Life, which I thought was great. 5★

I'm now listening to Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls and I'm about halfway through. I've seen the show, but didn't follow it. The memoir has been mostly fun so far.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti:

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

Romance / Fantasy / Romantasy / Suspense
2nd book in the Grimm Bargains series
Darker than other books I've read by this author
Action-Filled, Fast Romance, Well-Developed Characters
Unique fantasy element related to social media empires
I wanted a few more details wrapped up cleanly at the end.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls. It was good, but it was kind of like listening to a person with ADHD tell a long story.

I just started Never Name the Dead.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.57 rounded to 5 stars review of Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh:

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


Police Procedural
10th book in the Bree Taggert series
Intriguing, fast-paced, plot twists, and suspenseful
Solid mystery, strong female protagonist, plenty of action, and a little romance

[Tammy]

Starting to read The Watchers by A.M. Shine

[Christine]

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The full five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan. an exquisite and nostalgic blend of mystery, suspense and family dynamics. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I read Dogged Pursuit . It was a fun prequel to the series.

my review of Dogged Pursuit

I'm now reading How the Penguins Saved Veronica and Run for the Hills.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.61 rounded to 5 stars review of City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong:

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

Mystery / Police Procedural, but so much more
1st book in the Casey Duncan / Rockton series.

This is a favorite series in one of my discussion groups. I first heard of this series when book seven was released. I read it as well as the books that have been released in the Haven’s Rock spin-off series. I am now going back and reading the first 6 books in the series.

It was great to get Casey’s full backstory in this one. I also enjoyed watching Casey and Rockton Sheriff Eric Dalton get to know and respect each other and learn his backstory as well.

Complex characters, multiple mysteries, and excellent world-building are the backdrop for this well-written and entertaining novel set in an off-the-grid sanctuary town.

[Christine]

I finished my 45th book

[PamG]

Here is my 3.05 rounded to 3 stars review of The Best Lies by David Ellis:

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

Psychological Thriller / Crime Thriller
Moves Back and Forth in time
Frequently changes Points of View
Good characterization, some originality, plenty of twist.
The flow was interrupted and slowed the pace too much for me, but many reviewers enjoyed this one more.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.59 rounded to 4 stars review of Them Bones by David Housewright:

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

Mystery / Crime Novel
Combines mystery, science, and a theft
Paleontology
Great worldbuilding, good characterization, solid plot
Mac McKenzie series bk 22

[Christine]

I finished my 46th book

[Christine]

[PamG]

Here is my 4.57 rounded to 5 stars review of The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos:

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

Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
3rd book in the Porter Beck series
Action-packed, Thought provoking, A few gruesome scenes
Excellent world-building
Intense and Suspenseful
Great Characterization

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished How the Penguins Saved Veronica and an now about 2/3 through The Spellshop.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart:

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

Thriller
2nd book in the Assassins Anonymous series
If you’re in the mood for something a little different, come to Assassins Anonymous with Mark, Astrid, Booker, Valencia, and Ms. Nguyen.
Filled with dark wit, action, and thrills.
Great sense of place
Unique premise

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 for this sweeping story of family, love, resilience and survival set during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in WWII. When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I'm finishing up The Spellshop and about to start My Friends.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong:

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

Crime Novel / Mystery / Police Procedural
2nd book in the Casey Duncan / Rockton series
Suspenseful, entertaining, well-written, action-packed
Great characterization and fantastic world-building
Plot twists and turns

[Lindsey]

My 4 star review of Shelterwood --> https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[Christine]

I finished my 47th book

[Danielle]

Currently reading wayyyy too many books lol. But the one in my hands right now is Sabotage by Shantel Tessier

[PamG]

Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Broke Road by Matthew Spencer:

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

Police Procedural
2nd book in the Rose Riley series
set in the community of Red Creek in New South Wales, Australia
Plenty of twists, turns, and suspects
Well-written
Captivating storyline
Compelling characters

[PamG]

Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of This Fallen Prey by Kelley Armstrong:

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

Crime Novel / Mystery / Police Procedural
2nd book in the Casey Duncan / Rockton series
Suspenseful, entertaining, well-written, action-packed
Great characterization and fantastic world-building
Plot twists and turns

[Christine]

[Christine]

I finished my 48th book

[PamG]

Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of The Elias Enigma by Simon Gervais:

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

Political / Espionage Action Thriller
Covert Operations, Assassins, Spies, Government operatives
2nd book in the Caspian Anderson series
Main Setting: Bordeaux, France and surrounding areas
Overall, this book was suspenseful, riveting, fast-paced, and pulse-pounding.
There is a strong sense of good versus evil throughout the novel.

[Tammy]

Have started reading Murder in Her Stocking byG.A. McKevett. I guess I am having Christmas in July.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished a couple of books since my last update. I'm currently reading The Widows’ Guide to Murder and just starting Rules for Ruin .

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Finished - my Don't Let Him In review

[PamG]

Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Rage by Linda Castillo:

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

Police Procedural / Crime Thriller / Mystery
Descriptive - great sense of place (Painters Mill, OH)
Great Characterization
Gritty, Suspenseful, Action-Packed, Gripping

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 for rural romance and family drama Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 49th book

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished The Widows’ Guide to Murder and thought it was fun.

I've started Say You'll Remember Me, which I'm enjoying. I hope I don't mix it up with Rules for Ruin at all because they are both romance genre. I usually try not to read similar books at the same time. These have very different characters and settings so hopefully I'll be ok.

[Tammy]

Starting to read book 2 of A Granny Reid Mystery series. Murder in the Corn Maze by G.A. McKevett

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished Say You'll Remember Me. I really enjoyed it. My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have started The Busybody Book Club. It is another quick and easy read so far. I made it 30% through today.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 for the uplifting and heartwarming One More Day of Us by Shari Low https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

⭐⭐⭐.6 for the lovely Finding Joy in Oyster Bay by the late Susan Duncan https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...