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[Steve]

Marjorie wrote: ""I'm sucker for anything set in 1930s/40s Europe under the threat of war."

Me too! I hadn't heard of this series; I'll check it out.

In this genre, I especially like Alan Furst."

Marjorie, if you like Alan Furst, you'll like Downing. I think Alan Furst is great.

[K.B.]

I started The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch last night. So far, it's quite good.

[T]

Finished Brian Freeman's "Stalked" and started Laura Lippman's "Baltimore Blues".

[[deleted user]]

Hi Nena. Welcome to the group! I haven't read Baldacci, but I know a lot of people have. YOu could start a thread in "Recommendations" or join a conversation in "Genre Discussions". Maybe someone will have some suggestions for you.

[L.J.]

Dorie, I enjoyed Secret Dead Men by Duane Swierczynski. Have you read it too?

I'm currently reading Dog Eats Dog for a discussion group. I'm enjoying a lot. The characters are intriguing!

L.J.
The Sex Club
Secrets to Die For
Thrilled to Death
Passions of the Dead

[4cats]

have just read first chapter of Shutter Islandwhat a start! Have had to stop reading Agatha 9 in a row is just a bit too many : )

[Dorie]

Started Death at La Fenice and hoping I like it. I've had a string of frustrating books lately.

[K.B.]

I find this is a tough time of the year for reading. There're just so many things going on that I can't seem to stay focused for long. Short story collections are ideal for me right now.

[Dirk]

K.B. wrote: "I find this is a tough time of the year for reading. There're just so many things going on that I can't seem to stay focused for long. Short story collections are ideal for me right now."

That is true. I'm also struggling. Everybody wants attention right now. I haven't read a lot of mystery this year, concentrating mostly on Science Fiction. However, I recently finished Thirteen Hours and will be reading a lot more Deon Meyer in the new year. I also want to start the Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais. Another series I discovered in 2010, and which blew me away, is the Agent Pendergast novels by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. This is good stuff folks!

[4cats]

Dorie wrote: "Started Death at La Fenice and hoping I like it. I've had a string of frustrating books lately."
I've read all donna leon really rate them

[T]

Based on tidbits from GR, I picked up books from Brian Freeman, PJ Tracy and Laura Lippman to sample - PJ Tracy is the favorite of the three at the moment, will be following up with more of theirs!

Thanks, fellow GR'ers, Happy Holidays!

[4cats]

Dirk wrote: "K.B. wrote: "I find this is a tough time of the year for reading. There're just so many things going on that I can't seem to stay focused for long. Short story collections are ideal for me right no..."

I agree Elvis Cole joe pike novels great as are the agent prendergast

[Colette]

Just taking this opportunity to send Christmas Greetings to everyone!!! Hope you and yours enjoy this festive season!!! Thanks for the wonderful range of potential reading material that has been mentioned in the group!!! I will certainly be trying some new authors in 2011 that I would not have considered prior to joining GoodReads!!!

[K.B.]

Dirk wrote: "K.B. wrote: "I find this is a tough time of the year for reading. There're just so many things going on that I can't seem to stay focused for long. Short story collections are ideal for me right no..."


The Pendergast series is awesome!

[K.B.]

Colette wrote: "Just taking this opportunity to send Christmas Greetings to everyone!!! Hope you and yours enjoy this festive season!!! Thanks for the wonderful range of potential reading material that has been m..."

I'll second the holiday wishes! Hope everyone's has been and will continue to be wonderful.

[Dorie]

K.B. wrote: "I find this is a tough time of the year for reading. There're just so many things going on that I can't seem to stay focused for long. Short story collections are ideal for me right now."

That's a good idea, K.B. I have several short story collections on my TBR shelf. For now though I'm enjoying the Donna Leon book, happily.

[Bill]

jo wrote: "Dorie wrote: "Started Death at La Fenice and hoping I like it. I've had a string of frustrating books lately."
I've read all donna leon really rate them"

I haven't read all of Donna Leon's books, but I've enjoyed everyone that I have read so far.

[[deleted user]]

Christmas Greetings from Italy!

I'm not reading any mysteries now, but Mystic River is up next. Can't wait! And Arthur & George about Arthur Conan Doyle.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Murder Boogies with Elvis by Anne George. In this book the Birmingham, Alabama sisters - Mary Alice and Patricia - get involved in solving another mystery. As usual with Anne George it's an amusing cozy read.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

I've been traveling to family and friends for the past few days and away from the computer so I haven't had a chance to send holiday greetings to all our wonderful members. So as a wonderful Christmas draws to a close I wish everyone...

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Donna

[T]

Finished Laura Lippman's "Baltimore Blues" and started Robert Crais "Sentry", that I won in a GR give away. Liking the Crais already!

[Jill]

Just finished Friend Of The Devil by Peter Robinson. I have read several of his DCI Alan Banks books and always enjoy them. Also finished Light Thickens by Ngaio Marsh....I am re-reading all of her Alleyn books and they are as good the second time as they were the first.

[Steven]

Just finished The 7-Percent Solution by Nicholas Meyer. Anyone know if this is the same guy who directed a couple of the Star Trek films? It says on the back he's got screenwriting experience. The read itself was very quick and easy, and it was amusing how he tied in a lot of Holmes/Watson stuff--even annotating his own text because Meyer stated that he'd found a copy of Watson's last, previously unpublished, manuscript about Sherlock that sets straight a lot of odd things from Doyle.

[Jill]

Steven wrote: "Just finished The 7-Percent Solution by Nicholas Meyer. Anyone know if this is the same guy who directed a couple of the Star Trek films? It says on the back he's got screenwriting experience. T..."
It is the same person who directed some Star Trek and several other films.

[Steven]

I thought so. Thanks, Jill! I have to go shovel now...

[Barbara]

I'm reading Split Image by Robert B. Parker, a Jesse Stone mystery. I'm enjoying it.

[Martha]

Just finished Solitaria by Genni Gunn, a GR giveaway win. I really liked this one. Also, finished Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck, a cozy mystery which was ok. Am now reading The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins. It's starting off really good!! And am reading Nevada Barr's first Anna Pigeon mystery, Track of the Cat.

[Vale]

just finished The Sherlockian by graham moore

[K.B.]

hilsongirl wrote: "just finished The Sherlockian by graham moore"

Did you like it? I have the sample on my Kindle, but I haven't looked at it yet.

[Vale]

K.B. wrote: "hilsongirl wrote: "just finished The Sherlockian by graham moore"

Did you like it? I have the sample on my Kindle, but I haven't looked at it yet."

I did! It was entertaining and deliciously meta. I don't know you but i love books about books and to read about readers so this was really my cup of tea :)

[Esther]

I've just finished Dead Until Dark which was a fun read.

[Lauren]

hilsongirl wrote: "K.B. wrote: "hilsongirl wrote: "just finished The Sherlockian by graham moore"

Did you like it? I have the sample on my Kindle, but I haven't looked at it yet."

I did! It was enter..."

Oh, good -- it's near the top of my TBR list. Thanks!

[Lauren]

I'm reading The Poet as a result of the group read Author Fest. Also reading The Fourth Man by K.O. Dahl. I'm off all week and supposed to be working around the house, but I'm thinking I might catch up on some of my TBR list.

[Dorie]

Just finished the Donna Leon which was pretty good. Now I'm starting The Rhetoric of Death, set in Paris 1686.

[[deleted user]]

Dorie wrote: "Just finished the Donna Leon which was pretty good. Now I'm starting The Rhetoric of Death, set in Paris 1686."

That looks interesting Dorie. Will look forward to your review.

[Kaye]

Will be starting Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay today. I really liked the first in the series.

[Patricia]

Finished Water for Elephants which I liked although I'm really not a circus person. Now reading Darkest Fear good read so far!

[Jill]

I just ordered from my book clubTalking About Detective Fiction by P.D. James. Has anyone read it?

[Barbara]

I'm listening to the audio of Sunset Limited by James Lee Burke.

[[deleted user]]

Jill wrote: "I just ordered from my book clubTalking About Detective Fiction by P.D. James. Has anyone read it?"

I have that on TBR, Jill. Looking forward to your review.

[Kaye]

Patricia wrote: "Finished Water for Elephants which I liked although I'm really not a circus person. Now reading Darkest Fear good read so far!"


loved the ending to Water for Elephants!

[Susan]

Just finished Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs. Any of her books are great for anyone interested in forensics or mysteries.

[Jan]

Jill wrote: "I just ordered from my book clubTalking About Detective Fiction by P.D. James. Has anyone read it?"

I read & enjoyed it. I don't remember much about the content but my review here says she has an interesting take on it.

[Andrea]

Just finished reading Nelson DeMille The Lion's Game. Wow! How have I missed this author?

He is terrific!

[Pamela]

I have just finished reading a couple of books back to back that I was not able to put down. I love it when that happens.

Running Blind by Lee Child and
Body Double by Tess Gerrisen

I like a plot that keeps moving and keeps me guessing. I was fortunate to read one right after the other that measured up to my criteria.

Are there any other Jack Reacher fans out there???

[[deleted user]]

Pamela wrote: "I have just finished reading a couple of books back to back that I was not able to put down. I love it when that happens.

Running Blind by Lee Child and
Body Double by..."

I have read a couple books with Jack Reacher. They were good. Soon I will be back reading more Jack Reacher.

[Kim]

I also am a Lee Child fan. I am currently also reading Running Blind. I love how meticulous Jack Reacher is in all his observations. I also love that while it's the same main character, you can jump around in the series and not miss anything.

[Steve]

I'm about halfway through The Arms Maker of Berlin by Dan Fesperman and finding it better going after not being sure where it was heading at first.

It's two novels in one: A present day hunt for secret archival materials; and a backstory set in WWII-era Germany that takes up half of the story. The back-and-forth can be good or bad depending on your reading tastes. It's working for me just well enough, though who's really the antagonist is a little murky (not a bad thing necessarily). I'd call this an intelligent thriller about uncovering the past.

Happy New Year!
Steve
Steve Anderson

[Pamela]

Has anyone ever read any of Stephen White's books? What did you think?

[Jan C]

I have read a few of them. I am stuck on one. It is one involving the Mormons in Utah and. I am fighting with my own biases.

Generally, I have a positive opinion of him.