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message 7651: by Ctgt (new)

Ctgt | 130 comments Almost finished with The Cabinet of Curiosities (Pendergast, #3) by Douglas Preston


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Julie  (gpangel) | 148 comments I finished Parallel Lies by Ridley Pearson and started Five Red Herrings (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, #7) by Dorothy L. Sayers


message 7653: by Bill (new)

Bill I finished World Without End (The Pillars of the Earth, #2) by Ken Follett this morning and enjoyed very much, a suitable sequel to Pillars of the Earth. I'm about half way through The Ipcress File by Len Deighton and enjoying, even though I'm still trying to figure out what the heck is going on.. ;0). Just about to start Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup by Vikas Swarup, the second book by the author of Slum Dog Millionaire.


message 7654: by Bryan (last edited Aug 23, 2012 08:17AM) (new)

Bryan Alaspa (bryanalaspa) | 31 comments I am currently reading Blake Crouch's new novel Pines. It is excellent! I am a huge fan of Blake's work, by the way, so if you are looking for something new and you have not heard of him, also check out his novel Run.


message 7655: by Barb (new)

Barb Bill wrote: "Just about to start Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, the second book by the author of Slum Dog Millionaire. "

I'll be interested in your opinion on this one, Bill. I loved Q & A, the original book title for what became Slumdog Millionaire: The Shooting Script, but I haven't gotten around to reading Six Suspects yet.


message 7656: by Lobstergirl (new)

Lobstergirl Not intending to be the skunk at the picnic, but I just need to say that the reason I don't come to this thread anymore is because people post thumbnails of their books instead of linking to the titles. I'm not going to hover my mouse over every thumbnail in order to see what your title is; and hovering over thumbnails doesn't tell you who the author is.

Having said that....I just finished Innocent Blood by P.D. James. Very well written, although very, very bleak.


message 7657: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Bryan wrote: "I am currently reading Blake Crouch's new novel Pines. It is excellent! I am a huge fan of Blake's work, by the way, so if you are looking for something new and you have not heard of him, also ch..."

I'm looking forward to that one as well.


message 7658: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Started Creole Belle and I just love the way he writes. Clete is a great character as well.


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Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Penny wrote: "I am reading The Season of the Beast (Agnès De Souarcy Chronicles, #1) by Andrea H. Japp
which is the first in a series. This is middle ages crime and thriller and a bit of gore rolled up together!!"


Have never heard of this one Penny.


message 7660: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Diane wrote: "Started Creole Belle and I just love the way he writes. Clete is a great character as well."

Clete is one of my all-time favorite characters in literature. Glad to find another fan.


message 7661: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Are you going to read this Jennifer or have you already?


message 7662: by Jeffrey (new)

Jeffrey Philips | 8 comments Jennifer - I'm reading Creole Belle also. Love it.


message 7663: by Jan C (new)

Jan C (woeisme) | 39237 comments Lobstergirl wrote: "Not intending to be the skunk at the picnic, but I just need to say that the reason I don't come to this thread anymore is because people post thumbnails of their books instead of linking to the ti..."

I also dislike thumbnails. I look at a lot of this on my phone and I can't tell what the book is.


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Veronica (veraj121) | 129 comments I just finished Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill . I enjoyed this book which was written by Stephen King's son.I am currently reading Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12) by Charlaine Harris .


message 7665: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Vicki wrote: "Rachel wrote: "finished The Lost Hours and i loved it

currently reading Dark Places"

Love to hear what you think about Dark Places. I am planning on reading it soon."


i have mixed feelings about this book- gave it 3 stars-would have given it 3 1/2 stars if i could

it's a compelling story with unforgettable characters-the reason for the lower rating is that parts of this book were so disturbing that i had a hard time reading some of the chapters.

i'd love to hear your thoughts on this book after you've read it


message 7666: by Mackenzie (new)

Mackenzie Brown (mackbrown) Recently finished Dark Prairies by Rob Guthrie. Great book if you like well written thrillers with well drawn characters. Currently reading an unpublished book for a friend and giving chapter by chapter feedback. Bit hard going, but what are friends for?


message 7667: by Cathleen (new)

Cathleen | 38 comments Mackenzie wrote: "Recently finished Dark Prairies by Rob Guthrie. Great book if you like well written thrillers with well drawn characters. Currently reading an unpublished book for a friend and giving chapter by ch..."

The Guthrie book sounds good. You're a good friend for giving chapter by chapter feedback!


message 7668: by Tay (new)

Tay | 261 comments Ctgt wrote: "Almost finished with The Cabinet of Curiosities (Pendergast, #3) by Douglas Preston"

Finished this last night. It's a pretty good whodunit. It's different from their other books in that it didn't have the horror feel to it. I like it.


message 7669: by Tay (new)

Tay | 261 comments I'm now reading Gone Girl


message 7670: by Bill (new)

Bill Barb wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just about to start Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, the second book by the author of Slum Dog Millionaire. "

I'll be interested in your opinion on this one, Bill. I loved Q & A, the ori..."


I never read Q&A Barb, but did enjoy the movie very much. I have no expectations starting Six Suspects, so I'm kind of looking forward to seeing how I like Swarup's writing style. Will let you know what I think. :0)


message 7671: by Theresa (new)

Theresa (tbearcookie) | 506 comments I love her too! She is one of my favorite authors! I'm currently reading Heart of Evil (Krewe of Hunters, #2) by Heather Graham


message 7672: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Just finished Determinant - A.M. Hargrove. Now going back to reading Lifeblood - J. Przymus.


message 7673: by Ann (new)

Ann Noell (fantasyannie) finished Death of a Stranger (William Monk, #13) by Anne Perry The Shifting Tide (William Monk, #14) by Anne Perry

now reading Dark Assassin (William Monk, #15) by Anne Perry


message 7674: by Catherine (new)

Catherine (catjackson) Just downloaded Gone Girl on to my Kindle today. It took two months for it to become available at my library!


message 7675: by Ctgt (new)

Ctgt | 130 comments Tay wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Almost finished with The Cabinet of Curiosities (Pendergast, #3) by Douglas Preston"

Finished this last night. It's a pretty good whodunit. It's different from their other books in that it didn't have the ho..."


I was disappointed with the ending. I won't spoil it, but I was really loving the book until the reveal of the supposed antagonist, and what he was ultimately striving to accomplish.


message 7676: by Barb (new)

Barb Bill wrote: "I never read Q&A Barb, but did enjoy the movie very much. I have no expectations starting Six Suspects, so I'm kind of looking forward to seeing how I like Swarup's writing style. Will let you know what I think. :0) ."

I'll look for your opinion when you finish, thanks :)


message 7677: by Malina (new)

Malina Catherine wrote: "Just downloaded Gone Girl on to my Kindle today. It took two months for it to become available at my library!"

I'm 18 on my library list, I should be reading it in a year. Lol


message 7678: by Malina (new)

Malina Jan C wrote: "Lobstergirl wrote: "Not intending to be the skunk at the picnic, but I just need to say that the reason I don't come to this thread anymore is because people post thumbnails of their books instead ..."

The thumbnails and links don't work on my mobile Goodreads app, I have to go to the regular site to read them.


message 7679: by Mackenzie (new)

Mackenzie Brown (mackbrown) It is for a very old friend's daughter & I feel obliged. Couldn't afford to do this for everyone. But love to help & learn from others & of course any involvement with books & writing is a labour of love :)


message 7681: by Barb (new)

Barb Finished The Maltese Falcon yesterday afternoon, just in time for the book club discussion! I didn't like it as much as I did the first time I read it, several years ago.

Next up, on audio, is Eye Of The Storm, the first in the Sean Dillon series by Jack Higgins.


message 7682: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) I've given up on Lifeblood - J. Przymus for now and now reading The Ghost Rock Cafe - Chinle Miller.


message 7683: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Dipanjan wrote: "Finished reading The Secret Warriors by W.E.B. Griffin. Review link at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

Started reading The Sleeping Doll by Jeffery Deaver"


would love to hear what you think of The Sleeping Doll- i've never read deaver before but that book is on my to read list


message 7684: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Diane wrote: "Are you going to read this Jennifer or have you already?"

I have it but haven't read it yet. Can't wait though!


message 7685: by Donna, Co-Moderator (new)

Donna | 2178 comments Mod
Wrapped up a few books recently. I listened to The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag read by Jayne Entwistle and thoroughly enjoyed both the story and the reading. I'm currently listening to Ruth Rendell's short story collection The Copper Peacock and Other Stories read by one of my favorite British actresses, Penelope Keith.

I've also read Snow Blind and the historical fiction, Doc. Both good reads if very different types of books.

Now on to Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death and Jade Lady Burning for my in person book group.


message 7686: by Vicki (last edited Aug 25, 2012 07:09PM) (new)

Vicki Rachel wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Rachel wrote: "finished The Lost Hours and i loved it

currently reading Dark Places"

Love to hear what you think about Dark Places. I am planning on reading it soon."i have mixed ..."



Thanks. I could definitely see her writing being too dark and really bothering a person. I am going to be reading it in October with a few people here and possibly a co-worker. I will keep you posted on my thoughts.


message 7687: by Vicki (new)

Vicki I finished Kisscut, the second in Karin Slaughter's Grant County Series. I really liked it. I can't wait to continue with the series.


message 7688: by Sarah (new)

Sarah MacPherson | 5 comments Started A Fatal Waltz (Lady Emily, #3) by Tasha Alexander yesterday. Halfway through and enjoying it.


message 7689: by Curlyhair (new)

Curlyhair | 187 comments Vicki wrote: "I finished Kisscut, the second in Karin Slaughter's Grant County Series. I really liked it. I can't wait to continue with the series."

I like this series too, I'm up to the fourth book next.


message 7690: by Cathie (new)

Cathie (countrygarden) Just finished The Litigators by John Grisham. Fabulous!


message 7691: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Now I am reading The Liar's Lullaby by Meg Gardiner


message 7692: by Cathy (new)

Cathy DuPont (cathydupont) | 132 comments Lobstergirl wrote: "Not intending to be the skunk at the picnic, but I just need to say that the reason I don't come to this thread anymore is because people post thumbnails of their books instead of linking to the ti..."

Lostergirl: I'm with you all the way. Don't know why or who started that and why they thought it was clever but it's a pain for all the reasons you stated.

Well said and I agree.


message 7693: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) This morning I finished The Ghost Rock Cafe - Chinle Miller. Now I think I will read Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins.


message 7694: by Aparna (new)

Aparna (aparna_s) | 117 comments Finished The Bourne Identity (Jason Bourne, #1) by Robert Ludlum .
Starting Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1) by Lee Child


message 7695: by Alex (new)

Alex (alexe11) | 74 comments Just finished Killer Instinctby Zoë Sharp. Very impressed and would highly recommend. This is the first in the series about Charlie Fox an ex-army and now self defence teacher. It's good to find another strong female lead character in the world of crime/thriller writing.


message 7696: by Mackenzie (new)

Mackenzie Brown (mackbrown) Just started The Chapel in the Woods by Susan Louineau. This is a story set in France in three different periods in time. I'm only three chapters in but already the simple but effective writing style of the author has drawn me in. I'm told all stories collide at some point uncovering a mystery. Will keep you posted. Also still wading through a friends book and giving in depth feedback.


message 7697: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9999 comments I'm reading The Leopard byJo Nesbø - one of those Scandinavian mysteries that are so popular. It's very good so far.


message 7698: by Cathy (last edited Aug 27, 2012 07:27AM) (new)

Cathy DuPont (cathydupont) | 132 comments The Past Never Ends by Goodreads author Jackson Burnett. Very good read and mystery. I love mysteries.


message 7699: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 674 comments Started on Everybody Pays: Stories a download from the library. I am definitely a Vachss fan but I can't read them often, he is brilliant but grim.


message 7700: by Renee (last edited Aug 27, 2012 09:01AM) (new)

Renee (rys00) | 252 comments Sunday morning, I finished Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill. And this morning there's a headline about an escaped tiger in Germany. That's NOT a spoiler, just a wierd coincidence. It's not only a good story, Colin Cotterill has a way with a phrase--and chapter titles.

Last night I started Hailey's War and couldn't remember why I had requested it from library. By 2 AM I still couldn't remember, but now I'm hooked.


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