Currently Reading 2025

[PamG]

Here is my 3.85 rounded to 4 stars review of Murder With a View by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy Mystery
Book 3 in the House-Flipper Series
Entertaining, Good characterization, Likeable and relatable main characters
A little too much telling versus showing in the wrap-up at the end of the book.
Some unrealistic aspects to the police investigation

[Christine]

I finished my 66th book

[PamG]

Here is my 4.39 rounded to 4 stars review of The Iron Storm by Jack Du Brul:

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

Historical Mystery and Action Thriller
15th book in the Isaac Bell series
Overall, this is a briskly paced and entertaining page-turner that kept me engaged throughout the suspenseful, intriguing, and high stakes historical thriller. The book was terrific and transported this reader into the dark and terrifying world of a historical war. It was a rich assortment of history, politics, espionage, and war brought together with great world-building and an action-filled plot.

[Christine]

I finished my 67th book

[Christine]

I finished my 68th book

[Christine]

I finished my 69th book

[PamG]

Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of The Bone Thief by Vanessa Lillie:

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

Mystery / Suspense
Book 2 in the Syd Walker series
Well-written and well-researched
Fantastic world-building, great plot, disturbing scenes, excellent pacing
Suspenseful, gritty, horrifying, thought-provoking, atmospheric
The author weaves in information about American history, struggles, and politics as it relates to Native Americans.

[Tammy]

Starting to read A World of Curiosities byLouise Penny. It looks like a good read; however, I didn't know it was the 18th book in a series (that I haven't read)

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I just finished I Found You. It was very good. I did guess a lot of the ending in advance, but the writing was good and the story was still engaging.

I'm now reading Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting and Imposter Syndrome.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of False Start by Bev Pettersen:

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

Mystery
Book 5 in the K-9 Mystery series
Entertaining and fast read
Racehorses, dogs
Great world-building, good characterization
Somewhat predictable, but enjoyable.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.29 rounded to 4 stars review of Her Buried Past by Carolyn Arnold:

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

Police Procedural
14th book int he Madison Knight series
Great characterization, suspenseful

[PamG]

Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy Mystery
4th book in the House-Flipper Series
Fun, light, entertaining
Good characterization and world-building

[PamG]

Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of The Tattered Cover by Ellery Adams:

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

Cozy Mystery
8th book in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series
Great characterization and world-building
Contains references to many books and authors and has a quote at the beginning of each chapter.

[Christine]

I finished my 70th book

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Currently reading:
The Women on Platform Two (almost done and it's excellent)
Too Old for This (good, but not great)
Imposter Syndrome (just started, interesting so far)

[PamG]

Here is my 3.94 rounded to 4 stars review of Bug Explorers! A Bug Book for Kids: Outdoor Activities, Insect Facts, and Stickers byEmily Greenhalgh:

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

Children's Nonfiction
Fun and educational

[PamG]

Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of Imposter Syndrome by Andrew Mayne:

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

Mystery / Police investigation
Spin-off Series featuring two FMCs.
Good characterization, a thought-provoking and chilling premise, and an intriguing mystery

[Tammy]

Currently reading a thriller Black Order by James Rollins

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished Too Old for This. I thought it was good, but not a favorite.

I also read What Have You Done?. There were a few possible suspects, but I guessed the killer pretty early on. It was still a good and quick read.

I'm almost done with The Women on Platform Two. I am loving it, but put it aside for a team challenge. I can't wait to finish it though.

I am still reading Imposter Syndrome. It is interesting, but I having had much Kindle time lately.

I also just started Brigands & Breadknives. I am about 20% in now.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 for this multigenerational family drama Good Days Bad Days by Emily Bleeker https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3 star review of Fallen City by Adrienne Young:

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

Outlier opinion

Fantasy
Book 1 in the Fallen City duology
Dual timelines and dual points of view adversely affected the flow of this story.
While it kept me interested in the outcome, I didn't fully engage with the characters.
On top of that, it has a cliffhanger ending.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
1st book in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team Series
Entertaining
Delivers on escapism
Instant attraction
A couple of steamy scenes

[PamG]

Here is my 2.95 rounded to 3 stars review of The Graveyard Club: Revenge Game by R.L. Stine:

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

Graphic Novel / Horror / YA
Excellent illustrations
I did not like the characters.
I wasn't the target audience for this book. Arson and scorpions are not a prank. Neither are broken bones.
The horror part in the last part of the book was better than the so-called prank part in the beginning.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.49 rounded to 4 stars review of Deadly Trade by Sara Driscoll:

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

Mystery / FBI K-9
10th book in the FBI K-9 series
set in Hawaii
Dynamic characters, fantastic world-building, excellent pacing, intense scenes, great plot

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished Brigands & Breadknives. I thought it was good, but I didn't love it. I may be in the minority on this one. 3★

- my Brigands & Breadknives review

[Christine]

I finished my 71st book

[Sarah]

I am currently reading/ starting:
One Dark Window
Wrong Place Wrong Time
(Just Finish The Great Zoo of China )

[Christine]

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron:

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

Cozy Mystery
4th book in the Vintage Cookbook Mystery Series
Set in New Orleans, LA
Mystery, Culture, and Food
Includes several recipes at the end of the book
Great world-building and characterization

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Wolf Trouble by Paige Tyler:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
2nd book in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team series
Set in Dallas, TX
1st woman added to the SWAT team
Great world-building and characterization
Steamy scenes in the 2nd half of the book

[Christine]

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox by Todd Hagopian:

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

A business book that uses a fictional shopping cart manufacturer and its president to illustrate bipolar-inspired business concepts and strategies. Overall, the book is thought-provoking and compelling with practical tools that can be utilized to drive success.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
3rd book in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team series
Entertaining, briskly paced and suspenseful, action-packed

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished And to All a Good Bite. It wasn't my favorite in the series, but it was still fun.

my And to All a Good Bite review

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I'm reading Imposter Syndrome now.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of The Cornish Christmas Pantomime Murder by Fiona Leitch:

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

Cozy Mystery
9th book in the Jodie 'Nosey' Parker series
Entertaining, great characterization
As usual, Jodie picks up clues through gossip, luck, and asking the right questions that lead to an array of suspects.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of Innocence Road by Laura Griffin:

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

Police Procedural / Crime Novel
Standalone novel
Wrongful conviction
Suspenseful, vivid world-building, gripping scenes

[Christine]

I finished my 72nd book

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished Imposter Syndrome and thought it was another great story in the series. My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am now reading ’Salem’s Lot.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Prowl by Colleen Coble:

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

Murder Mystery
Wildlife Sanctuary setting
2nd book in the Sanctuary series
Suspenseful, several action-packed scenes, multiple mysteries

[PamG]

Here is my 3.91 rounded to 4 stars review of Wild Instinct by T. Jefferson Parker:

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

Police investigation / Murder mystery
Susepenseful
Standalone novel
Twist plot, multiple suspects
Uneven flow, but terrific, vivid scenes
Solid plot