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[Steffi]

T wrote: "I liked the beginning of Room, but not so much the end. I've read one McFadyen and would like to read the others....So many books, so little time!"

I found 5-year-old jack extremely annoying, was driving me crazy throughout the whole book. its my 4th cody mcfadyen book, I love them.
oh yes, there is definetely too less time to read all the books.

[Jannene]

Renee wrote: "Jannene wrote: "I just finished P is for Peril. I liked it but not as much as the others. I can tell you I was anxious throughout some of it where she always does her breaking and ent..."

Exactly! I didn't rate it a 5 star like most of the rest...it was a 4 star (more like 3.5). Anyway, I started Q is for Quarry. It seems to be starting off better than the other one.

[Curlyhair]

Just started The Skin Gods by Richard Montanari. Hope its a good read like the first one in this series.

[Curlyhair]

Tim wrote: "Just finished Voodoo River by Robert Crais and now have Blue Hour by T Jefferson Parker. I am sticking with some winners for a while... but after this I want to explore some (heretofore to me,) ne..."

Hope you're enjoying The Blue Hour. I really enjoyed reading the Merci Raybourn series.

Amanda

[Tim]

I switched my reading order to try Montanari before I get to The Blue Hour, which is next. Halfway through The Skin Gods since yesterday. It is dark and expertly written.

[Manugw]

I have just finished Sophie's Choice byWilliam Styron and was a great reading choice

[Jeanie]

Bird wrote:"Tim wrote: "If you have trouble connecting with Charlie Hood or L A Outlaws, try Silent Joe or Fallen."

I'm almost finished with the third cd, and I'm liking what I'm hearing. His flow reminds me..."

I just finished L.A. Outlaws an hour ago and posted my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I gave it four stars, and will definitely listening to or reading the next installment of the Charlie Hood series, soon!

[Teresa]

Bird wrote: "Teresa in Ohio wrote: "So far I have decided to quit Evanovich and the Dresden file series. I may walk away from Grafton too, havent enjoyed the last few books and have no urgency to read the curre..."

I gave up at Death masks, I hear so many good things about this series, but I just can
t get myself to like it.

[Laurin]

Just finished Presumed Innocent. It was better than I thought it would be.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Finished Death Comes to Pemberley and I did enjoy it very much. I am a fan of both Jane Austen and P.D. James but I am not a huge fan of modern authors continuing a classic story. That said, James certainly captures the time and place and style of writing to provide an entertaining story with wonderful twists and turns and a great outcome.

[Sharon]

Just finished Revenge: A Travis Mays Novel Gave it a 5-star rating and downloaded the other book by this author.

[Jeanie]

Donna wrote: "Finished Death Comes to Pemberley and I did enjoy it very much. I am a fan of both Jane Austen and P.D. James but I am not a huge fan of modern authors continuing a classic story. T..."

I enjoyed Death Comes to Pemberley, too! Though I've heard of P.D. James for most of my adult life I had never actually read any of her books. So, when I saw that she had written a cozy involving my all time favorite fictional couple (I'm an Austenite, too, Donna) I couldn't download it and listen to it fast enough! (laughing). It read (can you use that particular verb when it's an audio book?) just like all other books I've inhaled for many, many years by British writers of the same genre. I found it to be quite lovely. I've read a lot of negative reviews of it, since, though.
I can only speculate that, perhaps, James's other books typically have a different flow and feel to them. I, however, was impressed enough with the book that I will be either listening to or reading her other works as soon as I can get ahold of them! (smile)

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Hi Bird, P. D. James other books are very different. They are contemporary police procedurals set in, mostly, London with Adam Dalgliesh as the protaganist. He rises through the ranks of the Met and in the most recent and perhaps last book he is a very high ranking member of the force. Great books but definitely not cozies.

[Jeanie]

Cliff wrote:" Thankfully the crime genre has a wealth of original and well-written works, and to try and pigeon-hole them according to narrow criteria does them a disservice."

I couldn't agree more. A good story is a good story, after all! Personally, I'm a reader of all genres of fiction. Yes, admittedly, I enjoy mystery/thrillers probably more than any other, but if it has a good plot and is put together in a basically logical manner, I'll read it! Classifications within the genres make no difference to me! At this moment on my iPhone I have books by the following authors: Vince Flynn, Arthur Conan Doyle, Lee Child, Diana Gabaldon, T. Jefferson Parker, Mary Balogh, Jim Butcher, James Lee Burke, Margaret Maron, & Sharyn McCrumb. What do you suppose Mr. Chandler would've made outta me, hmmmmm??? (grin)

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

I forgot about the Cordelia Grey novels. The BBC did a nice little series based on the Cordelia Grey novels that I really enjoyed.

[Tim]

Just finished The Skin Gods by Richard Montanari. I couldn't put it down. It is gripping, ,masterfully written and just what I look for in this kind of crime book. Now I don't know what to do because I was gonna read the Blue Hour by T Jeff. Parker, but I really like my new discovery in Montanari...

[Jeanie]

Cliff wrote: "He would be busy checking his dictionary to find out what an iPhone is and wondering why his books are not on it. "

I think I have an audio copy of Trouble Is My Business somewhere. Perhaps I should put it on my iPhone thus appeasing his ghost? (laughing)

[Carolien]

I have just completed The 8:55 to Baghdad. The author sets out in 2004 to retrace a journey made by Agatha Christie in 1928 by train from London to Baghdad. She would make the journey many times subsequently to join her archeologist husband in modern day Iraq. The book is rich in biographical detals on Agatha Christie in that it describes many experiences Agatha had at the various destinations along the route. It is also a modern travelogue through some of the less visited tourist destinations of the world - the Balkans, Turkey, Syria and Iraq and provides some historical background related to the various routes and railways. Some of Agatha's books were set along the route, most notably Death on the Orient Express but also for example Death in Mesopotamia and They came to Baghdad and the book provides some background on the settings for these books. A very interesting read for anybody who enjoys Agatha Christie.

[Ian]

I just finished "Get Up, Tim" a series of short-story character studies by a Chicago writer named Sally Wiegel. Very poignant, and some beautifully studied writing.

[Valerie]

Currently reading A Heartbeat Away by Michael Palmer. In typical Michael Palmer fashion, it kept me up way past my bedtime last night...couldn't put it down! (probably will tonight, too!)

[Carolien]

Cliff wrote: "Carolien wrote: "I have just completed The 8:55 to Baghdad. The author sets out in 2004 to retrace a journey made by Agatha Christie in 1928 by train from London to Baghdad. She woul..."

Hi Cliff
It has a map of the route and some photographs both from Agatha's time as well as modern ones. The Pera Palace definitely features.

The author spends the first part of the trip on the "new" Orient Express which went to Venice in 2004. The final part of the book contains some wonderful descriptions of recent archeological finds in Iraq. I wish I knew what is currently happening on some of these sights.

[Colleen]

I've just started "Clare DeWitt and the City of the Dead" by Sara Gran. CNN review called it a "cool blend of Nancy Drew and Sid Vicious" so I'm very curious how this story will unfold.

I read her book "Dope" and was blown away by the writing, characters, ending.

[Georgia]

My book club chose to read by John Grisham. I am almost finished with it. I have never been a John Grisham fan, but he does get his message out to us. This book has made me very angry and I would suggest that that is the very reaction Grisham wants. Do you believe in the death penalty???????? Ask yourself, read the book and
see how you feel. I really don't like this book, but he is a good writer, his pacing, tension, and issues are what makes him so. We see stuff that most of us will never know about through his books.
Do we want to know all about it????? That is the question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His character studies especially in this book make me MAD.

[Ruth]

Just started John Lescroart's Damage (Damage) - my current favorite author. It's part of his San Francisco series but from the look of it, featuring Wes Farrell, who has played a minor role in several of the Dismas Hardy books.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Started Rogue Island last night for my in person book group. Liking it so far.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Bedlam Detective: A Novel and though it started slowly I did end up enjoying it. Have to say a lunacy detective is something different. Now reading Kill Switch and this is a first in another new series.

[Susan]

I just finished Dead of a Dreamer by M.C. Beaton. I pick them up because I need something familiar and relaxing after work. But this weekend I'm going to read The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I've heard such good things about it that I'm hoping to stay curled up on the sofa most of the weekend.

[Dee]

Lisa S wrote: "I started I'm Watching You."

Did you enjoy it, I loved this book by Karen Rose.

[Dee]

Patricia wrote: "Finished The Last Child by John Hart. My first book by John Hart. Good book, very dark though. Am now reading Caught"

Patricia I loved both of those books. I hope you enjoyed Caught!

[Jannene]

I just finished . This book wasn't predictable until you got toward the last 30 or so pages. I knew where it was going by then. It was a good read and kept me engaged. I really liked Stacey and grew to like Dolan. They are really nice gentlemen. As for Kinsey, I hope she ends up really becoming a part of her long, lost family. I'm sure I will see how that develops in the next few books.

[Tay]

Just finished Worth Dying For. It's one of my favorite Child book along with Killing Floor and Bad Luck and Trouble.

Starting my first Brad Thor book so we'll see that goes. I'm currently reading The Lions of Lucerne

[Rene]

I recently finished Frost at Christmas. It is the first Frost book by R.D. Wingfield, and the first Frost tv film follows it quite closely. Still a fine read. Especially the character of Frost seems different from how David Jason plays it. So, Frost fans you should also read the book. Isn't the book always better than the film?

[Jane]

I have just read The Calling of the Grave by Simon Beckett and also As a Thief in the Night by R. Austin Freeman. Both were excellent. I am sad I have now read all the David Hunter books and can't wait for the next one to come out, although so far there is no news of it. Not sure what I am going to read next.

[Jeanie]

Tay wrote: "Just finished Worth Dying For. It's one of my favorite Child book along with Killing Floor and Bad Luck and Trouble.

Starting my first Brad Thor book so we'll see that goes. I'm..."

Let me know how you like Thor, Tay. I've been thinking of trying him out, as well. Thanks! (smile)

[Beth]

I just finished reading Defending Jacob: A Novel . This is a excellent courtroom drama mystery. It starts slowly, drawing you in like an anaconda systematically squeezing its victim. By the time you reach the middle, you are trapped, the book stuck to your hands as the air is squeezed out of you. The story keeps changing as surprising revelations are casually dropped in your lap until you read the last two scenes with your mouth hanging open, finishing with a satisfying "Whoosh" for your last breath. Then the book lives with your for days afterward as you replay scenes in your mind. For me, that's what indicates a book deserves 5 stars. I highly recommend it!

[Valerie]

Beth wrote: "I just finished reading Defending Jacob: A Novel. This is a excellent courtroom drama mystery. It starts slowly, drawing you in like an ..."

Just got that on my Kindle...looking forward to reading it even more now!

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Just finishing up Déjà Dead. It suffers from the Don't-Open-That-Door-Because-It's-Friday-the-13th-and-You-Live-on-Elm-Street syndrome*, but it's a lot of fun. I will read a few more in the series, but perhaps not right away.

* There's a stalker out, and a serial killer, and so it's the perfect time to go to a grave yard at night during a thunderstorm!

[Jannene]

Hayes wrote: "Just finishing up Déjà Dead. It suffers from the Don't-Open-That-Door-Because-It's-Friday-the-13th-and-You-Live-on-Elm-Street syndrome*, but it's a lot of fun. I will read a few more ..."

LOL!! Exactly! I would do the same thing...NOT!

[Judith]

I've recently finished books by two authors I particularly like, Jacqueline Winspear's Elegy for Eddie and Kate Quinn's Empress of the Seven Hills. Worlds apart in time--Winspear's is set in London between the World Wars and Quinn's travels across the Roman Empire while Trajan was emperor. I loved them both and recommend them. My review of Elegy for Eddie and my review of Empress of the Seven Hills.

[TK421]

I recently finished the 1955 mystery Catch the Gold Ring by John Stephen Strange. It's the story of Henri, a former French Resistance fighter, as he searches for his brother's betrayer seven years after the liberation of France from the Nazi occupation.

Zohar at The Man of la Book blog was kind enough to give me a guest post on his site, so if you're interested my review of the book you can find it here.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

I finished Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte last night. Completely hilarious. I definitely recommend it if you like wacky mysteries.

[Tim]

just finished Montanari's Deviant Way. Wrote a compelling review which doesn't post anywhere... anyone else have trouble getting their comments to not disappear into wherever they go?! The book.... impossible to put down... my heart racing through the final chapters and had to read the last page three times.... I won't tell you why; I am not a spoiler. Very dark and dangerous book... I rated it 4 stars. Now onto something maybe a little lighter.

[Renee]

Just finished Codex by Lev Grossman. It was a gripping read, somewhat reminiscent of Foucault's Pendulum or Possession (though I prefer CODEX or Byatt's Babel Tower to POSSESSION).

[Sharon]

Currently reading The Butterfly Forest

[Kim]

Hi there, I'm currently reading An Unholy Alliance

[John]

Just finished JAR CITY by Icelandic crime writer Arnaldur Indridason. Wonderful, in a unique, underplayed way. JB

[Jan C]

Sharon wrote: "Currently reading The Butterfly Forest"

I just started this. I really liked the beginning. Hope the rest holds up.

[Jeanie]

I just finished by Dana Stabenow. Five big twinkly stars for me. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
It's the best book I've read this year thus far. Would it have been so enjoyable for me if I'd been reading about the two protagonists, each taken from two different series, for the first time? Probably not, but I do think that even a newcomer to Dana's work would be hard pressed to find much fault with this one. If you aren't acquainted then I'd advise you to become so. Begin with her Kate Shugak mystery novels beginning with A Cold Day for Murder and read through to Though Not Dead (There's sixteen books that fall between those two, so you'll be busy) followed by her Liam Campbell mystery novels of which there are only four. The first one being Fire and Ice followed by So Sure of Death, Nothing Gold Can Stay & Better to Rest. Then when you read Restless in the Grave you'll know just how glorious this finished product truly is. (huge "cat who swallowed the canary minus the feathers in my teeth" grin)

[Diane S ☔]

Jeanie wrote: "I just finished by Dana Stabenow. Five big twinkly stars for me. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
It's the best book I've ..."

Glad to hear this was so good. Stabenow is one of my favorites and I just brought this home from the library today.

[Lee]

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