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[Jill H.]

Thanks, Hayes. I think I will do that......I am just curious about copyrighted characters and when they can be used by others. I'm glad she did, since the books are so enjoyable and are certainly a different take on the Holmes character.

[Yvonne]

Just finished reading The Cold Blue blood by David handler. The berger and mitry mystery series. This is the first book in the series, it was very enjoyable to read.

[Delaney]

I finished The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly and I've started The Postcard Killers by James Patterson. After that, I'm moving on to Three Seconds by Anders Roslund.

[Marena]

Just finished "The Last Temptation" and have moved on to "The Torment of Others", both by Val McDermid.

[Dorie]

Jill wrote: "I have a question: did Laurie King have to obtain the permission of the Conan-Doyle estate to use the Sherlock Holmes character in her books? Surely, it is not in the public domain, is it? I know t..."

Here is an interesting article about this subject from the New York Times. It's a year old though.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/boo...

[Jill H.]

Thanks, Dorie. An interesting article....it appears that there is such confusion about the rights to the Holmes name, that the answer is clouded.

[Kathryn]

Just finished Catching Fire over the weekend. Not a mystery in the traditional sense, but it is suspenseful in parts. It's not a genre I normally read, so I did get frustrated with it at time. It's compelling enough to get me to read Mockingjay.

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Dorie wrote: "Jill wrote: "I have a question: did Laurie King have to obtain the permission of the Conan-Doyle estate to use the Sherlock Holmes character in her books? Surely, it is not in the public domain, is..."

Thank you Dorie. I posted the article in the "Press" thread.

[Bill]

Just finished Brave New World and enjoyed again. Now I've started The Picture of Dorian Gray, a classic I've never read previously.

[Pamela]

Currently reading Two for the Dough. Yeah, a cozy read, but I needed a good laugh. Gotta love Grandma Mazur.

[Susan]

I'm now reading The Color of Red by Jules Haigler and its very very good!!

[Marena]

Marjorie, If you're liking the Scottish thing, Stuart McBride is brilliant - gory and funny with stories that ring true. I'm reading The Torment of Others (again) by Val McDermid (another Scot!) before reading Fever of the Bone by the same author which I've just bought. When new books in a series come out, I like to read back over the preceeding ones where possible for follow through.

[Jill H.]

Bill wrote: "Just finished Brave New World and enjoyed again. Now I've started The Picture of Dorian Gray, a classic I've never read previously."

Bill.....I think you will like Dorian Gray, another classic book that transferred pretty well to film. I may re-read it since it has been several years....glad you jogged my memory.

[Bill]

Jill wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just finished Brave New World and enjoyed again. Now I've started The Picture of Dorian Gray, a classic I've never read previously."

Bill.....I think you ..."

fingers crossed then. :0)

[Sibel]

Just finished The SummonerWow! A chillingly gripping thriller. You can read my review here http://www.sibelhodge.com/my-blog/rev... as part of my Indie Books Reading Challenges :)

[Patricia]

@Bill and Jill, The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my all time favorites. Hope you enjoy it (and enjoy it again ;o)

I just started Three To Get Deadly. Need a little light reading...

[Sharon]

I'm about halfway through "The Janus Stone" by Elly Griffiths.

This is the second book of a series in which the main character is a almost-40ish, somewhat overweight forensic woman archaelogist who ends up involved in a local murder. I liked the first book, "The Crossing Places" very much, interesting characters and since I like history/archaelogy, I enjoyed the juxtaposition of mystery/murder with that. However, I did have concerns about where the author was going with the character when she ended up pregnant at the end of the book.

Unfortunately, it seems my concerns were valid. So far, halfway through this second book, at least a third of the writing is concerned with the protagonists pregnancy, how it affects her physically and mentally, how it affects her reactions to things, how it affects her interactions with everyone around her.

The actual plot is interesting, there's just not enough of it. If I wanted to read about someone's pregnancy, I'd go get a book about that. When I pick up a mystery that's not what I'm wanting to read about. I'm interested enough in the plot to finish the book although I'm already skipping most of the "Gee, I need to get away from the grave site because I've got to throw up because of my morning sickness" scenes.

I suspect I'm going to be annoyed enough about the intrusion of the pregnancy to not bother with any future books in this series.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Hi Sharon, I had somewhat of the same reaction to The Janus Stone. I haven't read The Crossing Places so it is hard for me to compare. I did like the setting and the archeology aspect so I might take a look at another but it's iffy.

[Cc]

Just read Caught by Harlan Coben.I really enjoyed this book. Harlan is my favorite author and to me can really do no wrong. Currently reading Mortal Fear byGreg Iles. This is my first time reading a novel by this author. So far it's very interesting-only on chapter 2. I'm looking to discovering new authors.

[Bill]

Have just finished Outpost of Jupiter and am starting Brighton Rock as my second book

[omgbart]

Finished Simple Genius and really thought it was pretty weak. It was my first Baldacci and I'm not sure I will read any more of his book...

Started Nothing to Lose which is my second Reacher book but have to say that I liked Gone Tomorrow much more.

[Jason]

Just re-read Graham Greene's The Ministry of Fear: An Entertainment; I believe he also wrote or co-wrote the screenplay for the film. It's such a subtle build-up to the finale, and the air of strained normality in weird Blitz-era London is superb.
And just about to start in on James Lee Burke, ahead of a visit to Cajun country!

[Dorie]

Bk10013 wrote: "Started Nothing to Lose which is my second Reacher book but have to say that I liked Gone Tomorrow much more..."

That's a terrible book IMO. I couldn't even finish it, none of it made sense to me. And the repetition between towns became boring to read. I've loved all his other books though, so I hope this one book won't sour you on the series.

[omgbart]

Thanks, Dorie. I am halfway done and I really hate not finishing what I started so I'll try to get through it. I'm happy to hear you saying you hated it but liked the other ones. Did you like 61 Hours? I am eyeing this at B&N dot come as it's a bargain price... Thanks again!

[Sean]

I like Lee Childs's books. I know some are not as good as others (structurally,in particular). But he's come up with good pro-typical character: man (almost) with no name, ronin, knight errant. This aspect always fascinates me. Reacher just shows up and (in essence) helps the poor townspeople fight the nefarious forces. Seven Samurai-style.
I won't say these are great books. But occasionally nothing beasts a Reacher novel for me.
My two cents.

[Lee]

Just finished the The Dark Tower journey/saga. All seven books in King's incredible fantasy series.

Up next, Lew Archer # 15...The goodbye look

[Dorie]

Bk10013 wrote: "Thanks, Dorie. I am halfway done and I really hate not finishing what I started so I'll try to get through it. I'm happy to hear you saying you hated it but liked the other ones. Did you like 61 Ho..."

I haven't read 61 Hours yet, so I couldn't tell you. I've heard good things about it though, and it's on my TBR list.

[Sean]

Lee, and all,
"The Goodbye Look" is a great mystery. It's the kind of book that exemplifies all I love in the genre: who-done-it, flawed protagonist with a code, a quality of intimacy (had to describe, have to read it) and the ineffable touch of inevitable sadness on virtually every page. Just a great book.
You'll love it.

[Pamela]

Finished Two for the Dough and moving on to Blindsighted. First time I have read a book from this author. Understand that she is really good though.

@ Sean. I really like Lee Childs as well. Sometimes it is good to just settle down and watch Jack Reacher take control.

[Aditya]

Pamela wrote: "Finished Two for the Dough and moving on to Blindsighted. First time I have read a book from this author. Understand that she is really good though.

cause of your comment, i just thinking of start to read Janet Evanovich :)

[Bill]

Pamela wrote: "Finished Two for the Dough and moving on to Blindsighted. First time I have read a book from this author. Understand that she is really good though.

@ Sean. I really li..."

Two of my favourite mystery writers, Pamela. I love the humour in Janet Evanovich's stories. It's rare that a book can make me laugh out loud, but she has accomplished that many times. Plus they're darn good stories. And Karin Slaughter is great. Very intense mysteries but fascinating. Hope you enjoy Blindsighted.

[omgbart]

Dorie wrote: "Bk10013 wrote: "Thanks, Dorie. I am halfway done and I really hate not finishing what I started so I'll try to get through it. I'm happy to hear you saying you hated it but liked the other ones. Di..."

I swear this rarely happen but I am on page 302 and I might not make it till the end. This is for sure one of the worst books I ever read!

[Curlyhair]

Just finished The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen and really enjoyed it. Its the first in the Rizzoli & Isles series. Even though Isles wasn't in this first book!

[Jessica]

Jeane wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Right now I'm reading The 8th Confession and it's really good so far. However, I want to hurry and finish it so I can read The Scarpetta Factor"

Ho..."

I really enjoyed The Scarpetta Factor. I love the way Im still into her characters even though I've been reading about them over 10 years.

[Sean]

Sean wrote: "Lee, and all,
"The Goodbye Look" is a great mystery. It's the kind of book that exemplifies all I love in the genre: who-done-it, flawed protagonist with a code, a quality of intimacy (had to desc..."

Well said, Lee. Reacher does provide that certainty that just feel right, at times.

[Frank]

Just finishedThe Ghosts of Belfast by Stuart Neville and thought it was excellent, though not for the faint of heart..but a very interesting story.

[Jessica]

I just finished The Death Collectors. It's my first book by Jack Kerley and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice mystery without the gore of my normal serial killer pick.

[Sean]

Thanks for the post, Jessica. It'll go on my list.

[Gatorman]

Jessica wrote: "I just finished The Death Collectors. It's my first book by Jack Kerley and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice mystery without the gore of my normal serial killer pick."

I enjoyed that book a lot, too. You should go back and read the first one, The Hundredth Man, which is even better.

[Sean]

Will do, Jessica.

[Lee]

Sean wrote: "Lee, and all,
"The Goodbye Look" is a great mystery. It's the kind of book that exemplifies all I love in the genre: who-done-it, flawed protagonist with a code, a quality of intimacy (had to desc..."

Sean,

The Archer series is right at the top of my lists! I just love the older stuff. Especially when his first The Moving Target came out in '49....reading it is like watching a B&W movie on TCM!

Up next, THE UNDERGROUND MAN Archer #16

[Sean]

That work could have fallen into noir. But it skirted it, beautifully. It has that quality of desolation, without being dismal.

[K.B.]

I finished Have Mercy on Us All by Fred Vargas last night. The most interesting characters in the book were not the flics. I wonder if those characters will reappear in other books in the series. If not, I suspect I will be sorely disappointed.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Hi K. B. I've only read This Night's Foul Work but really enjoyed it. I have Have Mercy on Us Allon the TBR pile and I am glad to hear your thoughts on it.

[Gatorman]

Just started A Very Simple Crime.

[Jill H.]

Just received The Riddle of the Sands from Daedalus Books. I read it years ago but did not own it.....the price was so low that I couldn't resist and will be re-reading it as soon as I finish the other 1,000 books on my TBR list!!!!!

[Cc]

Just read Mortal Fear by Greg Iles. Started out interesting but went on far too long. I probably will not read another book by Mr. Iles- just too much repeated information in the story. Now reading The Final Detail by Harlan Coben.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Marjorie wrote: "I'm interested in the Fred Vargas books. I just looked at Amazon and I see there are a bunch of them.

Question to those who have read him (actually, her, I find!): do I have to read them in order..."

It's a little hard to tell which is first since they were not translated into English in order. Maybe some of our European members have a better handle on this question. I'm interested too.

[Chris]

I'm nearly done on You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and it's reaching a frantically paced end. Only time to stop to make a cup of tea, then back to finish up. Very, very good!

[Jan C]

Jill wrote: "Just received The Riddle of the Sands from Daedalus Books. I read it years ago but did not own it.....the price was so low that I couldn't resist and will be re-reading it as soon as..."

I recently found it on one of the shelves at Potbelly's. But I haven't read it before, only heard about it.