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message 6901: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Last night I finished Fifty Shades of Grey - E.L. James. It was an intense books. It had me crying, laughing and even cringing at the events of Mr Grey and Ms Steele. Now I am going to read Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James.


message 6902: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments I starteChampagne for One a Nero Wolf book in large print. My eyes are really going. I think it is a bit old fashioned but I am giving it a chance. That makes 3 books at one time. My poor house has to wait to be clean


message 6903: by Tim (last edited Jun 06, 2012 03:20AM) (new)

Tim Warner | 72 comments Just finished my first "Prey" book Mind Prey (Lucas Davenport, #7) by John Sandford and really liked it. The end had me again with palms sweating and frantically turning pages. I will read more of Sandford now. I started Storm Runners Storm Runners by T. Jefferson Parker and am again reminded of how great a writer T J. Parker is and how much I enjoy settling in to his style of writing which is unparalleled in this genre, as far as I know. If there are other fans of T.J. who could recommend an equal author in the crime/thriller genre, I would be happy to hear about it.


message 6904: by Luis (last edited Jun 06, 2012 07:47AM) (new)

Luis (mach3) | 37 comments Finished Die Trying now starting with Tripwire. If you guys want something light to read, this series would be it.


message 6905: by Seeley (new)

Seeley James (seeleyjames) Voltaire wrote: "Finished Die Trying now starting with Tripwire. If you guys want something light to read, this series would be it."

If you're reading them in order, you're smart. Great series.


message 6906: by Luis (new)

Luis (mach3) | 37 comments Seeley wrote: "Voltaire wrote: "Finished Die Trying now starting with Tripwire. If you guys want something light to read, this series would be it."

If you're reading them in order, you're smart. Great series."

Yeah thanks, always the way, right? The second book actually surprised me 'cause he was not as invincible here as he was in book 1.


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Gatorman | 7679 comments Tim wrote: "Just finished my first "Prey" book Mind Prey (Lucas Davenport, #7) by John Sandford and really liked it. The end had me again with palms sweating and frantically turning pages. I will read more of Sandford now. I started Sto..."

Tim, I think I mentioned James W. Hall to you before. Try some of his stuff if you like Parker.


message 6908: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments Wow! Gatorman, I read Buried Prey and felt the same -now I started Naked Prey is there an order to them?


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Marja McGraw (marja1) | 114 comments Currently reading Where Billy Died by Earl Staggs. Looks like it's going to be a fun read. I do love humor. Where Billy Died by Earl Staggs


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Susan | 69 comments I am reading Murder at Monticello by Rita Mae Brown. Murder at Monticello (Mrs. Murphy, #3) by Rita Mae Brown


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Mina^_^ (minabear1995) | 100 comments I am reading Uglies by Scott Westerfield (i have no idea hoe to put the book's cover up here)


message 6912: by Marja (new)

Marja McGraw (marja1) | 114 comments Okay, I just discovered that Where Billy Died is a short story. I enjoyed it so much that I'm going to see if Earl Staggs has written any novels.


message 6913: by T (new)

T (twoo) Mina^_^ wrote: "I am reading Uglies by Scott Westerfield (i have no idea hoe to put the book's cover up here)"

Mina - Look above the comment box where you wrote your comments - see the "add book/author"? Click that - that's how you add either a link or the book cover....there's more "how to's" in the technical discussion in this group... :-)


message 6914: by Donna, Co-Moderator (last edited Jun 06, 2012 07:40PM) (new)

Donna | 2178 comments Mod
Audiobooks have been my friend lately. I've enjoyed Whiskey Sour, Murder On The Yellow Brick Road and An April Shroud.

Currently listening to Wolf to the Slaughter and reading A Carrion Death


message 6915: by Erin (new)

Erin | 65 comments Just Started Buried Prey (Lucas Davenport, #21) by John Sandford by John Sandford . It's really good so far. Fun getting to know young Lucas Davenport.


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Theresa (tbearcookie) | 506 comments Marja wrote: "Okay, I just discovered that Where Billy Died is a short story. I enjoyed it so much that I'm going to see if Earl Staggs has written any novels."

I like a little humor too! I'll have to check it out.


message 6917: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments I only listened to one audiobook. One of the Kinsey Milhone mysteries and I was disappointed that the voice did not match my mnd's eye of the heart of the alphablet series that I was addicted to


message 6918: by Tay (new)

Tay | 261 comments I finished The Night Stalker by James Swain. Another great suspense novel featuring Jack Carpenter. I picked up Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay and Grift Sense by James Swain


message 6919: by Gatorman (new)

Gatorman | 7679 comments Marilyn wrote: "Wow! Gatorman, I read Buried Prey and felt the same -now I started Naked Prey is there an order to them?"

Marilyn, I think you have me confused with Tim. He read the Prey book, not me. :)


message 6920: by Georgia (new)

Georgia | 554 comments I have just begun reading Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1) by Jacqueline Winspear I had already read Birds of a Feather, and a lesson in Secrets. All very good books. The one that I have just started is the first in the series and I recommend it to all. London, aftermath of WWI. Maisie going into the Detective business.


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10000 comments I'm reading Hunter's Moon by Dana Stabenow, a Kate Shugak mystery set in Alaska.


message 6922: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments finished GarnethillGarnethillGarnethill Liked, but did not love the book,Exciting throughout but the ending was a bit of a letdown instead of the satisfying finish I was expecting. I felt a bit tricked not in a good way. I like the Scottish words I had to look up and the atmospheric prose of the author and her likable Maureen. Maybe I'm being too picky.


message 6923: by Linda (new)

Linda Boyd (boydlinda95gmailcom) | 335 comments Marilyn wrote: "I only listened to one audiobook. One of the Kinsey Milhone mysteries and I was disappointed that the voice did not match my mnd's eye of the heart of the alphablet series that I was addicted to"

I'm sorry to hear that Marilyn, the narrator got me hooked on Kinsey! I really like her voice, but I guess if you were reading them first and you already had her voice in your head, I can see how a different voice would cause a problem.


message 6924: by Aiesha (new)

Aiesha (bigtexasaj) While I am anxiously waiting for the next Bosch book to be available for me to download from the library, I went into my Nook library to pick something I had never read. I picked Accidents Waiting to Happen by Simon Wood by Simon Wood. Normally, when I'm simply reading something just to pass the time & not because I really want to, I find myself not giving it a fair shot so I told myself I wouldn't do that with this one. So far, other than the poor book format on the Nook, it's a really good & complex story! It's not supurb writing or suspense but it's definitely keeping my interest. For it to have only been 99 cents, I definitely feel like it was worth it. Curious to see how it ends! After that, I'll be reading The Concrete Blonde (Harry Bosch, #3) by Michael Connelly and I can't wait!! :)


message 6925: by Renee (new)

Renee (rys00) | 252 comments I just started A Carrion Death, introducing a Botswana police detective. I have a soft spot for the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, also set in Botswana. This is a bit different. Not quite so cozy.

I am slogging through, ever so slowy, The Egyptologist: A Novel.


message 6926: by John (new)

John (jkbrown2) | 389 comments Aiesha wrote: "While I am anxiously waiting for the next Bosch book to be available for me to download from the library, I went into my Nook library to pick something I had never read. I picked [bookcover:Acciden..."

The Concrete Blonde is one of my favorite of the Harry Bosch series. Great story line.


message 6927: by Aiesha (new)

Aiesha (bigtexasaj) John wrote: "The Concrete Blonde is one of my favorite of the Harry Bosch series. Great story line...."

I had a co-worker say the same thing! She didn't remember much about the first books in the series but she did remember LOVING The Concrete Blonde. I'm dying for it to be available to download!! I'm really enjoying these books!


message 6928: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 674 comments Just finished In the Shadow of Idols by Joseph E. Mullany a free download that had a very interesting twist on the spy/agent thriller ... the U.S. government going to the private sector for contract agents.

Very good characters, very intriguing plot. My only criticism is that the first half of the book was very slow and provided a lot of information I didn't need. I am hoping this becomes a series however, because I'd like to read more about these characters.


message 6929: by T (new)

T (twoo) Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Hunter's Moon by Dana Stabenow, a Kate Shugak mystery set in Alaska."

I'm reading these all out of order, as I find them at the used book store...I think I read them because of Mutt...I need a Mutt!


message 6930: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments I reading Champagne for One Love it so far. Old fashioned but very witty


message 6931: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) I have finished Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James. Now I am going to read Fifty Shades Freed - E.L. James.


message 6932: by Steffi (new)

Steffi (steffi_the_bookworm) finished Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay , now reading Death Notice by Todd Ritter


message 6933: by Michael (new)

Michael (mikedecshop) | 75 comments After being disappointed in The Devil of Nanking I followed the urging of several friends and picked up Birdman what a reward. This was a solid mystery/ police procedural. I will be reading more.


message 6934: by Anne (new)

Anne (annalese) | 606 comments Read Hanging Hill by Mo great book.


message 6935: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments Read first chapter of Naked Prey and it depressed me so much I couldn't go on. The hanging was gruesome. This is not a spoiler as it is on the blurb. I liked buried prey so I am tres disppointed. I remember reading an amazon review that said all his books are the same. Does anyone agree, disagree. ps I had nightmares last night


message 6936: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments finished champagne for oneChampagne for One and though some of the language was dated what language it is. Rex Stout is/was a genius wordsmith. loved the book


message 6937: by Theresa (last edited Jun 09, 2012 07:28PM) (new)

Theresa (tbearcookie) | 506 comments Just finished The Ghosts of Varner Creek, and am now starting Crossroads


message 6938: by Tim (new)

Tim Warner | 72 comments just read Storm Runners by T. Jefferson Parker . I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved the top good guy. Starting Rules Of Prey (Lucas Davenport, #1) by John Sandford , my second "Prey" book


message 6939: by Bill (new)

Bill I'm currently reading Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and just started The Coroner's Lunch, a new mystery series for me.. Enjoying both so far.


message 6940: by Malina (new)

Malina Just finished Defending Jacob


message 6941: by TK421 (new)

TK421 (willymammoth) I recently finished Falling Angel by William Hjortsberg. It's a classic hardboiled mystery/horror tale originally published in 1978 but now being re-released. You can check out my review of the novel here (it was quite good).

And if the book looks like something that will trip your trigger, please consider signing up for the giveaway. There's a free ebook copy up for grabs, and all you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter widget at the bottom of the review.


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message 6943: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Malina wrote: "Just finished Defending Jacob"

i really enjoyed that book- what did you think of it?


message 6944: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments I just looked it up on Amazon and it sounds like a courtroom thriller. Thank you for suggesting it Malina. I will check it out.


message 6945: by Syikin (new)

Syikin (syiky) | 1 comments Just finished Black Wings Has My Angel. A delightfully gritty read, sucking me in from page one.


message 6946: by Malina (new)

Malina @Rachel, I thought it started out slow, but liked how the story switched back and forth from courtroom to actual story. The ending was quite unexpected though.


message 6947: by Linda (new)

Linda Boyd (boydlinda95gmailcom) | 335 comments I agree Malina, I read it also, and thought the same thing about it starting slow. I did stick with it and ended up really enjoying it. And like you, I did not see the ending coming at all and was quite surprised!!


message 6948: by Chena (new)

Chena (chena16) | 1 comments I'm reading Bad Blood by John Sandford.


message 6949: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Got alot of reading to do this week here the books I i planing on reading this week
Presumed Guilty by Tess Gerritsen
Kiss the Girls by James Patterson
Return to Grace by Karen Harper
If I Should Die by Allison Brennan
Dead By Morning by Beverly Barton


message 6950: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Maya (mayaswords) | 0 comments Shannon wrote: "Got alot of reading to do this week here the books I i planing on reading this week
Presumed Guilty by Tess Gerritsen
Kiss the Girls by James Patterson
Return to Grace by Karen Harper
If I Should D..."

Wow that is a lot of books for a weekend. Perhaps you are like me and if a book doesn't grab you in 50 pages you go to the next one. I think I read "kiss the girls" I don't know the others. Happy reading


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