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Couldn't get into This Devil's Dice - Jackson Spence. So I decided to read my dad's friend's 2 books which are Three's Company & Mid Life Crisis - William Mwendwa.
Sharon wrote: "Genine wrote: "Has anyone read Dorothy Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax series? I read these some years ago and loved them."Oh, yes ... I'm a fan. Read all of them, have quite a few of them in my re-read l..."
Me, too. I love the idea of Mrs. Pollifax and her unlikely but delightful adventures. Gilman has a few other books that are also really good stories: A Nun in the Closet for example, and Caravan.
I don't have any of her other books. I'll have to keep an eye out for those. Thanks.!
Julie wrote: "I don't have any of her other books. "Two others I like very well are The Tightrope Walker and The Clairvoyant Countess.
Just finished Nothing To Fear, and have started Phantom Evil. Glad to get back to one of my favorite authors!
Thanks, Sharon. I wrote those down. Hopefully, I'll be able to locate them somewhere.
I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The only thing that kept this from being a 5 star book is the ending - not what I expected and, for me, morally unsatisfying.
Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The only thing that kept this from being a 5 ..."I jsut finished Gone Girl as well. I did NOT like the ending either. I don't think i've ever read a book that made me as mad this one did!!
Just finished
last night, a free download. The author might have been going down my list of 'likes' when he developed this series.Skimmed through my 50-some books sitting on my Kindle and ended up downloading
This series managed to make it to my 'must buy' list with the first book. The modern small western town and rural law enforcement characters compare well to my other two favorite authors with series set in the modern west ... Craig Johnson and Peter Bowen.
Just finished
Someone recommended these to me about 6 months ago and I love them. My friend cant stand Gamache and says he's too smug!!
This was an odd read for me as I had managed to read this one and the one after it out of sequence which is perhaps more crucial at this stage in the series than any other - if anyone out there had read them they will know what I am on about. I love the setting of the small town - a bit Agatha esque - it works very well especially as the regular characters are not immune to being suspected!
Just finished
A good book! It was very difficult to get away from my computer (it is an ebook). Although it is a nice twist, I am not sure if I like the ending.
Penny wrote: "Just finished Someone recommended these to me about 6 months ago and I love them. My friend cant stand Gamache and says he's too smug!!
This was an odd read for me ..."
I really love this series too, Penny. It surprises me to hear your friend thinks Gamache is too smug. That's about the very last term I would use to describe him. But I really love all the supporting characters, too. I don't know how you can read books out of order. I could never do that, I would always be wondering what I had missed in the backstory of the characters. Do you plan to go back to the beginning now or read them as you find them?
Just finished
, not my favorite John Grisham, but still thought provoking. Just started
Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The only thing that kept this fro..."I really liked the book and had no problem with the ending. IMO, (view spoiler)
Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The only thing that ..."I read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, and I agree with Gatorman. (view spoiler) I really enjoyed the book and all the twists and turns. A real psychological thriller!
just finished "When Horses Had Wings" by Diana Estill. Not a mystery but a very good read.
I just finished read The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. It was very good. It had elements of a traditional whodunit, crime novel and managed to be very thrilling. It does have graphic language and sex scenes but very well written. I'm currently reading the sequel The Girl Who Played with Fire
Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The only thing that ..."I had a problem with the fact that she got away with murder and got to have her "happy" ending.
Dorie wrote: "Penny wrote: "Just finished Someone recommended these to me about 6 months ago and I love them. My friend cant stand Gamache and says he's too smug!!
This was an od..."
I just love the character of Ruth, her and her ducks, she is such a novel person.
I just finished The language of bees by Laurie R. King and am now well into the next in the series, The god of the hive. I have to say that King's Mary Russell series is one of the few series out there that seems to get better with each new offering. I highly recommend it, even for people who aren't fans of Sherlock.
On my Kindle, to and from work, I recently finished the 4 book bundle of Game of thrones and loved it, even though I'm not a big fan of epic fantasy. Taking a break before I get into Dances with dragons. I think I'm leaning towards starting the Phyrne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. Managed to get the first 10 at a steal when Amazon put them on sale ... Some are still free or around $2.80 if anyone wants to give them a try.
On my Kindle, to and from work, I recently finished the 4 book bundle of Game of thrones and loved it, even though I'm not a big fan of epic fantasy. Taking a break before I get into Dances with dragons. I think I'm leaning towards starting the Phyrne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. Managed to get the first 10 at a steal when Amazon put them on sale ... Some are still free or around $2.80 if anyone wants to give them a try.
I'm currently rereading Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. I recently read Gone Girl by her and loved it even though the ending made me pretty mad. I also just finished Sharp Objects which was her first novel. Luckily I didn't remember the twist at the end so it still left me surprised.
Kandie wrote: "I'm currently rereading Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. I recently read Gone Girl by her and loved it even though the ending made me pretty mad. I also just finished Sharp Objects which was her first..."Dark Places is one of my favorites.
Yeah me too! This is the second time I'm reading it and it's just as good :)
Just finished Gaudy Night by Sayers I wrote a review but don't know how to link it her. If anyone can tell me I would appreciate it. Thanks
I just started
. So far I am quote interested.
Erin wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The..."i just ordered this from the bookstore :(
I started reading Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs - can't put it down! I'm flying through it and I'm dreading reaching the end. I'm reading my way through all her books, am a big fan of her protagonist, Temperance Brennan.
Just finished
and before that
. Now reading
(loaned to me by a friend) and
. The author of "Dirty Weekend" has a style where she repeats words/phrases for emphasis. At times it is masterful for building the tension, but other times it is grating. Liking the variety in the short story anthology so far.
Diane wrote: "Reading The Last Kind Words which I m really liking and just starting The Skeleton Box."The Skeleton Box is excellent. Enjoy!
Erin wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating chapters. The..."Erin, that last part really needs to be in a spoiler tag. Those who haven't read it yet don't want to know the ending. :)
Gatorman wrote: "Erin, that last part really needs to be in a spoiler tag. Those who haven't read it yet don't want to know the ending. :) " Yes! I am now bummed I know the ending! I was going to read it but now probably won't :(
Gatorman wrote: "Diane wrote: "Reading The Last Kind Words which I m really liking and just starting The Skeleton Box."The Skeleton Box is excellent. Enjoy!"
Thanks, I am enjoying both of these books.
Maureen wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin, that last part really needs to be in a spoiler tag. Those who haven't read it yet don't want to know the ending. :) " Yes! I am now bummed I know the ending! I was going t..."You should still read it. It's only one aspect of the ending, there's a lot more to it then that.
Kim wrote: "I just finished The language of bees by Laurie R. King and am now well into the next in the series, The god of the hive. I have to say that King's Mary Russell series is one of the few series out ..."The Mary Russell series is definitely on my radar, Kim. I've got one of the books, just have to get the first so I can get started. Nice to see your positive review.
Gatorman wrote: "Maureen wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin, that last part really needs to be in a spoiler tag. Those who haven't read it yet don't want to know the ending. :) " Yes! I am now bummed I know the ending..."Good to know! Do you if there any way to delete the post so others don't find out part of the ending?
There are lots of people who intentionally find out the ending of a book before they read it. My daughter reads the last page of the book before starting the book and I have never understood how or why people do that!
I just finished "Water House" by Christopher Fowler and really enjoyed it. First time I'd read one of his books and looking forward to reading more.
Welcome Cathie - to the lovers of those nuts from the PCU. I'm on the third one now - Seventy -Seven Clocks.
Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POVs in alternating ..."Sorry! I did not know how to do that.
Just started
I read a James Lee Burke book years ago and for some reason I never read another one. I decided to start at the beginning and have to say I am gripped and can't put it down! Looks like I've now got another 20+ books to add to my 'to read' list!
Jane wrote: "I have just finished Bury your Dead by Louise Penny and it was brilliant, my book of the year so far. It was so good I don't have a clue what to read next." Hi Jane. I love Louise Penny and will put "Bury your dead" on my list. I started reading her this year
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Marilyn, have you read Fifty Shades series?"I haven't read 50 shades of anything, though I did write a blog post about 50 shades of grey hair
http://fromagoraphobiatozen.wordpress...
It's not the latest post but me thinks it's pretty funny
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Hi Erin and all our members.
The Hide spoiler coding is really very easy, If I can do it so can you - just ask my co-workers how bad I am with high tech stuff.
Anyway to hide a spoiler:
Type the character < (lesser than), then the word spoiler, then the character > greater than. Then you can type as much as you want, a few words, sentences, or paragraphs.
When you are done with the spoiler type the character < (lesser than) then the character / (forward slash) the word spoiler and then the character > (greater than).
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This works for italics, bold, underline, etc. See the list by clicking on some html is ok on the upper right of the comment box.
Dorie wrote: "Penny wrote: "Just finished Someone recommended these to me about 6 months ago and I love them. My friend cant stand Gamache and says he's too smug!!
This was an od..."
I find him to be humble, so I don't understand, either. I adore him. (smile)
Jeanie wrote: "I find him to be humble, so I don't understand, either. I adore him. (smile)..."Me too, Jeanie. Gamache is definitely one of my literary crushes.
Erin wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jan wrote: "I recently finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This author is a master at keeping you reading. I enjoyed the alternating POV..."See Donna's post #7691 for the instructions on how to use the spoiler tag on your post #7663. :)
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Oh, yes ... I'm a fan. Read all of them, have quite a few of them in my re-read library and go back to the periodically. I've also read most, if not all, of her other books and several of those are personal favorites as well.