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Twenty-Seven Bones by Jonathan Nasaw
Very good read
It sounded good. I've added it to my Kindle.

and I pulled out my old copy of By-Line: Ernest Hemingway...1967 selections from his 4 decades in journalism. That man couldn't even report a news story without using fabulous vocabulary and inserting "asides." Delightful short reads. Liam www.terminalpolicy.com



Twenty-Seven Bones by Jonathan Nasaw

Very good read
Started
The Neighbor by [author..."
Twenty seven bones is a great book. I am interested in reading what you think of The Neighbor.

Next two books on my list to read will be a reread - On the Beach by Nevil Shute, one of my favourite books and Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley, who is a new author for me. It looks like it might be interesting.
Liam wrote: "and I pulled out my old copy of By-Line: Ernest Hemingway...1967 selections from his 4 decades in journalism. That man couldn't even report a news story without using fabulous vocabulary and insert..."
By-Line Ernest Hemingway: Selected Articles and Dispatches of Four Decades
I recently finished A Farewell to Arms, and was not impressed. It was a great short story about the war that had been padded out with sophmoric junk about his relationship with a nurse. Painful. Will have to try some of those articles and dispatches. Thanks, Liam
By-Line Ernest Hemingway: Selected Articles and Dispatches of Four Decades
I recently finished A Farewell to Arms, and was not impressed. It was a great short story about the war that had been padded out with sophmoric junk about his relationship with a nurse. Painful. Will have to try some of those articles and dispatches. Thanks, Liam

Both really excellent books.

Hayes, I felt similarly about "The Sun Also Rises". Although well-written, I just couldn't identify with the spoiled aimless life of the characters.

I read that this fall; it's 'creepy' Rendell at her best, I think.

Poisoned Chocolates Case looks interesting




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I agree. I downloaded it to my Kindle and started reading it last night.


I'm not sure what to start next! I've got tons of book on my tbr list, confused!


I'm not su..."
I agree about Roadside Crosses - I liked how it started out but was not amused with the ending. Same with his Burning Wire. I might hold off with his latest, Edge, until it comes out in paperback...

I am a Deaver fan also. I just watched The Bone Collector on American Movie Classics with Denzel Washington as main actor. I have just finished The Hades Factor by Robert Ludlum.

What should I read next? Coma by Robin Cook or Simple Genius by David Baldacci?

What should I read next? Coma by Robin Cook or Simple Genius by David Baldacci?"
I've read both. Baldacci is always good fun and this is one of the better. Coma is the only Cook i've read but i really liked it. Go with the author that you're least familiar.
I kinda liked Coma too, although I read it a century ago. I've never read a Baldacci, so I can't help you there.


I heard good things about Farewell to arms, and that it was prohibited in italy. At least I think it was that book.

What should I read next? Coma by Robin Cook or Simple Genius by David Baldacci?"
I think coma is his only book I read of him and read a different Baldacci......Baldacci!


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I agree. I downloaded it to my Kindle and started reading it last night."
Will check it out as i've got a Kindle too : ), its too easy to acquire new reads : 0

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I agree. I downloaded it to my Kindle and started reading it last night."
Will check it out as i've got a Kindle too : ), its ..."
Poisoned Chocolate Case by Anthony Berkely shows up on quite a few lists of classic golden age mysteries. I read it in an omnibus of short stories from that time period. You will like it!!!!
Jeane wrote: "...and that it was prohibited in italy."
I had never heard that, but it doesn't surprise me. It was first published in 1929 just as Fascism was spreading internationally and coming to great power.
I had never heard that, but it doesn't surprise me. It was first published in 1929 just as Fascism was spreading internationally and coming to great power.

Moving on to #2 in the Cross Series called Kiss The Girls.



I've not read that series T, but I have Undercurrents in my TBR stash. Maybe I should have started with that series.

I've not read that series T, but I have Undercurrents in my TBR stash. Maybe I should have started with that series."
Oooh! I read that years ago. That was good.

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I agree. I downloaded it to my Kindle and started reading it last night."
Will check it out as i've got a Kindle to..."
I'm enjoying Poisoned Chocolates Case so far, interesting format and nicely paced. I think I might have solved it, can't wait to find out.. :0)

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I agree. I downloaded it to my Kindle and started reading it last night."
Will check it out as i'v..."
I've downloaded the sample. I'll see if I like it.

I read that this fall; it's 'creepy' Rendell at her best, I think."
I agree Cyn. Rendell seems to be able to "channel" the way a stalker/serial killer might think.

Pamela, I just finished the last book in the series (to date) - Evil at Heart - and I'll be interested in hearing what you think about it compared to the first two. I'm ambivalent about it, but I still love the series.

Twenty-Seven Bones by Jonathan Nasaw

Very good read
Started
The Neighbor by [..."
I liked The Neighbor very much. I never saw the ending coming.

It is very English.

Just finished
Death on Demand by Carolyn Hart
I will be reading more of this series.


I'm now listening to The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson. Great book so far, but not as good as The Girl Who Played with Fire.
Doreen wrote: "Just finished Elegy for April by Benjamin Black. Actually, I listened to it. It really enjoyed it. The fact that Timothy Dalton narrated didn't hurt matters...
I'm n..."
I think Timothy Dalton narrated the other books in this series. It didn' hurt them either..:)
I'm n..."
I think Timothy Dalton narrated the other books in this series. It didn' hurt them either..:)




Laura I've recently read the first Jack Reacher book - Killing Floor - and once I got into it I couldn't put it down. I've now decided to read them all eventually and in order. Happy reading
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