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[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

I love Robin Cook..reading his new book..always entertaining although I am quite surprised he brought back the lead character from his last book. She is one of the most unpleasant and unlikable lead characters I have ever read! Book is quite good though

[[deleted user]]

Just finished , an excellent horror novel.

Next I'll be reading The Killing Circle

[Fiona (Titch)]

Last night I listened to Northanger Abbey - Jane Austen which I throughly enjoyed, made me laugh at all sorts of bits in the audio. I've since gone on to read The Mirror of the Soul - J. Lloyd Morgan which is different to what I normally read. Quite good so far.

[Barbara]

I finished Ratking by Michael Dibdin, an Aurelio Zen mystery set in Italy. Zen is sent to Perugia to deal with the kidnapping of an important businessman and has to navigate the treacherous roads of the victim's not-too-grieving family and the not-so-honest police. Good book. 4 stars. I'm going to read the next in the series.

[Ken]

Reading . Its OK but it has a strange vibe like Lindsay is trying to both keep up with and reconcile the books with the TV series. It comes off as trying to be way too clever.

[Cheryl]

I tend to have at least three books on the go at all times--a paperback at work, a paperback at home, and an ebook on my Kindle at home.

Right now, I'm reading The Throne of Fire at work and Bear Island and The Blood Keeper's Prophecy at home.

[Erich]

Dominion This book is a "What if" the British had surrendered in 1941, What if Hitler's armies had made England ad the British Dominion part of the 1000 year Reich? A new take on the ideas of a 'Resistance' coming to life in the middle fifties. Sansom did his homework and has a great understanding of the pro German sentiment in the House of Lords at that time!

[L. Allen]

I am reading, French Silk, by Sandra Brown. I like mysteries. Try http://www.amazon.com/author/lallenst...

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Barbara wrote: "I finished Ratking by Michael Dibdin, an Aurelio Zen mystery set in Italy. Zen is sent to Perugia to deal with the kidnapping of an important businessman and has to navigate the treacherous roads o..."

I have to check it out Barbara. I love mysteries and thrillers set in international settings

[Peggy]

I'm about a third of the way into Chris Ewan's Safe House. A thriller set on the Isle of Man, this is a departure for Ewan -- author of the Good Thief's Guide to... series of mysteries. Good characterizations, lots of plot twists and unanswered questions -- so far so good!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

I finished Nano..all 400 plus pages..I enjoyed it overall yet it had one very major flaw. I do not want to spoil the book so I will simply say that it is an ending that I cannot imagine anyone NOT finding extremely irritating and even somewhat manipulative. Just read any of the many reviews if you want to know what I am talking about..just do not want to give any spoilers..needless to say..this is NOT a book to buy...borrow-perhaps..buy..NO!!

[Natasha]

I'm reading Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie as I've just discovered her and I find the stories so clever. I'm also reading The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde because it's bonkers.

[Barbara]

I finished Promise Me by Harlan Coben, a Myron Bolitar mystery. This is one of the later books in the series and the characters in Myron's entourage aren't as fun and interesting as they used to be. I also thought the plot was a little too convoluted and didn't quite hang together. 3 stars for me.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "I'm reading Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie as I've just discovered her and I find the stories so clever. I'm also reading The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde because it's bonkers."

ah..your first Agatha Christie book!! I envy you, Natasha! I have read almost all of her mysteries and they are amazing!! Poirot is my favorite but every one of her books is so so clever and entertaining..I don't think I ever guessed the ending right even once!

[Natasha]

Rick, how did she do it?? Murder on The Links is breathtakingly complex. Genius.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Rick, how did she do it?? Murder on The Links is breathtakingly complex. Genius."

I have no idea! Just an absolute marvel!!

[Peggy]

Barbara wrote: "I finished Ratking by Michael Dibdin, an Aurelio Zen mystery set in Italy. Zen is sent to Perugia to deal with the kidnapping of an important businessman and has to navigate the treacherous roads o..."

I don't know if you're interested, but there was a short-lived BBC series (3 episodes which are available on dvd) with Rufus Sewell playing the role of Aurelio Zen. It's been a while since I saw them, but I thought Sewell did a good job portraying Zen.

[Shannon]

Books I am starting this week

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Shannon wrote: "Books I am starting this week

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Love Koontz!! have not read Shadowfires yet though..curious if you like it!

[Fiona (Titch)]

I've listened to New Moon - Stephenie Meyer today which isn't anything like the film lol. But still love the story.

[Barbara]

Peggy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I finished Ratking by Michael Dibdin, an Aurelio Zen mystery set in Italy. Zen is sent to Perugia to deal with the kidnapping of an important businessman and has to navigate the tre..."

Thanks Peggy!

[Barbara]

I finished Phantom by Jo Nesbø, a Harry Hole mystery. Harry returns to Norway from his home in Hong Kong when Oleg, the son of his former girlfriend, is arrested for murder. Amid a swirl of drugs, violence, and police corruption Harry tries to clear Oleg. Pretty good book - 3 stars for me.

[Kimberly]

I'm starting I read the first book a couple years ago and really enjoyed it so I'm hoping this is just as good.

[Erich]

This is the second book in jacks Templar Triology. Jack White turn them out with every single one being great historic marvel. A book that reaches back into the glory days of the Languedoc and the Templar rise to power & riches.

[[deleted user]]

I'm starting to read the Phantom of the Opera, it's a bit confusing confusing (because I saw the movie long before getting the book) and the characters jumble me a bit. lol

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Gabriela wrote: "I'm starting to read the Phantom of the Opera, it's a bit confusing confusing (because I saw the movie long before getting the book) and the characters jumble me a bit. lol"

I really loved ..very witty and fun!

[Anne (Booklady)]

I'm reading and getting frustrated by all of the different point of views and no transitions from one scene to another. Example Pak Jun Do is on a fishing boat and the nets bring up Nikes then without a beat American Seals board the boat. Huh? No set up, nada. Again when Do is picked up from the Airport to help the "medics", only it's a prison and he is now Commander Ga.
It's been on my TBR shelf for ages and I think it should have stayed there; but I'm trying to get to some of the older books that I had placed on that shelf.

[H.s.]

I read mostly thrillers, mystery, detective fiction, and scifi. But now I'm reading the YA summer romance novel "The Summer of No Regrets" because I did a recent book signing in Wenatchee, WA with the author, Katherine Grace Bond. Besides, YA romance novels are so popular now, and totally out of my genre. I want to see what all the excitement is about and broaden my horizons!

I'll be signing Secret Thoughts a Medical Thriller on Sunday, June 29th from 1-3 at "A Book For All Seasons" in Leavenworth, WA, along with writers Lance Weller and Jeanne Matthews. So I'll be doing my homework, reading Lance's debut novel Wilderness and Jeanne's latest book, forth in the Dinah Pelerin international mystery series.

Secret Thoughts-trailer http://goo.gl/PPyQQ

[Maggi]

I'm reading because I love Raybourn's Victorian mysteries.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein. Fairstein's books always have a lot of interesting information surrounding the mystery plot and this one - about a serial killer with a religion fixation - has lots of details about church history and architecture in NYC.

[Keith]

The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson. Why? Because it's Brandon Sanderson.

[Brenda]

Presently reading Tim Butcher's "Blood River" on his trip down the Congo river tracing Stanley's journey in the eighteen hundreds when he went searching for Livingstone. Cannot recommend the book enough.

[Raymond]

The Power, The Miracle and The Dream by Don De Lene – Book Review

Hannah Lane is seven years old and lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She has terrible asthma and has learned to think of herself as not much good at most of what she sets out to do in life. She does, however, have an active imagination and has been interested in fairies for quite some time. She has a collection of fairy dolls which she plays with often. Imagine her surprise, though, when one day she finds Brenda, a fairy, in her garden. Brenda is not so convinced that Hannah is without talent. She sets about guiding Hannah to a wiser and happier life. Hannah’s 11 year old brother Harvey thinks she is a little “crazy” (Book 1, Ch. 2) and that Brenda’s advice is a bit beyond belief. Is Hannah crazy and will she ever really improve her life?

Particularly as children, but also through most of our life, we all have secret wishes and hidden dreams about the person we would like to be. Remember that fantasy career you longed for but never went after? We convince ourselves that we are not good enough to achieve these goals, that we are unrealistically aiming too high, and perhaps that we do not really deserve such fulfilment. It is not unusual to reach 40 years and ask, “What happened?” and “Does what I have done really mean anything to me?” If you are in this situation Don De Lene’s book is specifically for you. The book is subtitled “a beginner’s guide to lasting happiness’ and is filled with interesting, surprising and useful advice on how to achieve exactly that. This book is part novel, part self-development manual and part spiritual philosophy. Those who are “open-minded” (Book 1, Ch. 6) and have “a little willingness to believe” (Book1, Ch. 4) will benefit the most. The book is aimed at children and youth, but adults can certainly enjoy it and benefit; indeed, perhaps more so.


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[(Alice) Aley]

Finished The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood. Twas great! Now back to the Victorian stuff that I love: The Old Wives Tale by Arnold Bennett!

[Barbara]

Along The way

I'm not very far into this book yet, but I am enjoying it so far. I got interested in the book after I saw the movie "The Way".

[Patricia]

I'm reading "Sooner than Gold" by J.R. Lindermuth. Why? Because he's a great writer and I enjoy the series.

[Ken]

I'd just come from the library with a stack of thrillers when my daughter arrived with Nook in hand. She converted dozens of books for me and put them on my kindle.

I'd been looking for a copy of Fight Club since forever. She had the whole author catalog on hers. I just took the one book as other stuff by the author has not worked for me.

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently reading and thoroughly enjoying Fever DreambyDouglas Prestonand Lincoln Child. Pendergast has always been a fascinating, multi-faceted character, and it's great revisiting him in this brilliantly written novel.

[Barbara]

I'm reading The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbøl, a Scandinavian thriller set in Denmark. Very good so far.

[Ken]

Started and almost immediately set asideBlood's a Rover by James Ellroy. I usually enjoy Ellroy's work despite its bleak outlook, especially The Black Dahlia and his LA series.

Not so the case with Blood's a Rover. Felt like a collaboration between Cormac McCarthy and William Burroughs after a tough weekend in Vegas. Disjointed, jumpy and haphazard.

[Ken]

And now one I really enjoyed.
Year of WondersA novel of the Plague. Loosely based on the occurrences in a Derbyshire Village during the plague year of 1666. They voluntarily quarantine themselves to prevent the pestilence from spreading.

Told from the view of Anna Frith, a servant at the rectory it's an amazing work. Can't recommend enough. Be sure to read the Afterword.

[Marja]

Patricia wrote: "I'm reading "Sooner than Gold" by J.R. Lindermuth. Why? Because he's a great writer and I enjoy the series."

This one is on my TBR list. I enjoy his writing, too.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Just finished this new release..extremely well written book (and unlike the new Robin Cook book I just read..it actually had an ending!) fascinating scientific thriller - in the vein of HG Welles

[Chris]

Just started because I'm looking for a writer who was able to capture social/political commentary as effectively as Orwell did in Animal Farm and 1984.

[Barbara]

I finished The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbøl, a Scandinavian thriller set in Denmark. A young woman who works with refugees is asked to help a friend and picks up a suitcase from a station locker....which contains an abducted 3 year old boy. The fireworks start from there. 4 stars for me.

[Kimberly]

I started last night.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Started Hybrids..love these SciFi thrillers..the one I just finished was amazing!

[Shaun]

Currently reading The Destroyer...its been more than twenty five years since I last read it. I've just got that nostalgic feeling going on. Now all I need is some good early eighties music. :)

[Barbara]

I'm reading The Last Victim by Karen Robards. The premise is a little off the beaten path: a psychiatrist who specializes in serial killers is consulting with the FBI on a current case while she's being stalked by the oddly corporeal ghost of a serial killer (whom only she can see and hear of course).

[Patricia]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading A Sunless Sea by Anne Perry, a Commander Monk mystery. Perry sets her books in 1800s England and it's always incredible to me that (in the books at least) such nebulous evidence is suff..."

Modern defense lawyers yes, but the whole system of justice has evolved since then and so has the jury system,rules if evidence etc.