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message 1455: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jun 16, 2025 04:11AM

PattyMacDotComma | 272 comments If you enjoy particularly well-written short stories, I recommend Island: The Complete Stories by the late Canadian author Alistair MacLeod.

I've noticed him mentioned by other authors as a master of the craft, and they're right. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was a harsh place to grow up, but my goodness, it is wonderful to read about.

I may read them again.
Island The Complete Stories by Alistair MacLeod My review of Island: The Complete Stories


message 1456: by Liz (new)
Jun 16, 2025 11:26AM

Liz | 810 comments The English Masterpiece The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay was a complex, well thought out historical mystery. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1457: by PamG (new)
Jun 16, 2025 11:46AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 738 comments 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.
City of the Lost (Casey Duncan, #1) by Kelley Armstrong


message 1458: by Carol (new)
Jun 16, 2025 11:55AM

Carol | 2333 comments Chance Encounter (The Elite) by Luna David
Chance Encounter - Luna David
The Elite - Various Author Series - Book #9 of 9
5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1459: by Carol (new)
Jun 16, 2025 12:06PM

Carol | 2333 comments Oblivious by Colette Davison
Oblivious - Colette Davidson
Genera: M/M Romance/Best Friends to Lovers/Novella
4.5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1460: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (new)
Jun 16, 2025 12:29PM

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 767 comments Spinning Briar by Rachel Huffmire
Spinning Briar (The Mirror Chronicles #2) by Rachel Huffmire
The second book of the Mirror Chronicles series and almost as good. This is an amazing indie YA SciFi-Fantasy series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1461: by Canadian Jen (new)
Jun 16, 2025 12:54PM

Canadian Jen | 225 comments Finished The Names The Names by Florence Knapp . This one will be a standout for me this year.
My thoughts: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1465: by Carol (new)
Jun 17, 2025 04:57AM

Carol | 2333 comments Ghostland (Ghostland #1) by Duncan Ralston
Ghostland - Duncan Ralston
Ghostland Trilogy Book #1
Genera: Horror, Paranormal
5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1466: by Jonetta (new)
Jun 17, 2025 05:14AM

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 716 comments Mod
I finished listening to The First Hunt by Audrey J. Cole, The Final Hunt prequel, and I couldn’t put it down.
my review
The First Hunt (The Final Hunt, #0) by Audrey J. Cole


message 1470: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (new)
Jun 17, 2025 12:14PM

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 767 comments 1. The Invisibles by Susie Bower
The Invisibles by Susie Bower
A middle-grade fantasy. Superb concept, decent implementation.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. The Elixir by Lindsay Galvin
The Elixir by Lindsay Galvin
A middle-grade historical fiction with Isaac Newton as a special character. A nice combo of magic and history.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1471: by Liz (new)
Jun 17, 2025 01:04PM

Liz | 810 comments Too Old For This Too Old for This by Samantha Downing is great fun if you don’t mind dark themes and MC. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1474: by Mark (new)
Jun 17, 2025 09:50PM

Mark Baker (carstairs38) | 140 comments I enjoyed Thrown For A Scoop (The Shake Shop Mysteries Book 4) by Dana Mentink Thrown for a Scoop by Dana Mentink https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1476: by Sandra (new)
Jun 18, 2025 10:51AM

Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 163 comments I read The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark and loved it! 5 Stars This book is a deeply immersive, hauntingly beautiful, not soon to be forgotten family drama. The result is a haunting, thought-provoking, mysterious drama that I read from cover to cover in one sitting.
My Review
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark


message 1477: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (new)
Jun 18, 2025 11:49AM

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 767 comments The Professional Mourner by Neil Randall
The Professional Mourner by Neil Randall
I can honestly say that I have never read such a story before. Despite some flaws, a good option for lit fic lovers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1479: by Carol (last edited Jun 19, 2025 04:24AM) (new)
Jun 19, 2025 04:17AM

Carol | 2333 comments 12 Dates of Christmas (Christmas Falls Season 2 #3) by Brigham Vaughn
12 Dates of Christmas Brigham Vaughn
Part of the Christmas Falls Multi Author series Book #2
Genera: M/M Romance/Friends to Loves/Holiday
5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1480: by PamG (new)
Jun 19, 2025 06:20AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 738 comments 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
Them Bones (McKenzie Novels, #22) by David Housewright


message 1487: by Carol (last edited Jun 20, 2025 11:02AM) (new)
Jun 20, 2025 11:01AM

Carol | 2333 comments Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz
Going Home in the Dark - Dean Koontz
Genera: Supernatural
5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1488: by Liz (new)
Jun 20, 2025 12:30PM

Liz | 810 comments Murder Takes a Vacation Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman was great fun thanks to a super FMC. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1490: by PamG (new)
Jun 20, 2025 02:24PM

PamG (lynguy1) | 738 comments 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
The Blue Horse (Porter Beck, #3) by Bruce Borgos


message 1492: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (new)
Jun 20, 2025 09:32PM

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 767 comments Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights edited by Ashley Hope Pérez
Banned Together Our Fight for Readers' Rights by Ashley Hope Pérez
As you might guess from the title and tagline, this is one outstanding collection of essays and other pieces by minority writers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1495: by Canadian Jen (new)
Jun 21, 2025 05:54AM

Canadian Jen | 225 comments I'm still sitting thinking about this one. An incredible tough read. The River Is Waiting The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb . My heart is heavy. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1497: by Anita (new)
Jun 21, 2025 09:56AM

Anita (anitanodiva) | 312 comments No More Yesterdays (The Heirs, #3) by Catherine Bybee No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee 5-Stars
Awesome end to this Romance trilogy
My Review

Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan 5-Stars
Love this Fantastic Romance with Mystery
My Review

Thus with a Kiss I Die (Daughter of Montague, #2) by Christina Dodd Thus with a Kiss I Die by Christina Dodd 5-Stars
Wonderful Story!
My Review

One Dark Kiss (Grimm Bargains, #2) by Rebecca Zanetti One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti 🎧4-Stars
Romance and Fantasy and Mystery
My Review


message 1498: by PamG (new)
Jun 21, 2025 10:16AM

PamG (lynguy1) | 738 comments 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
The Medusa Protocol (An Assassins Anonymous, #2) by Rob Hart


message 1500: by Carol (new)
Jun 21, 2025 04:52PM

Carol | 2333 comments Unwanted (The Unlucky Ones, #1) by Marley Valentine
Unwanted - Marley Valentine - (California)
The Unlucky Ones Series Book #1
Genera: M/M Romance/Friends to Lovers
5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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