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Mar 25, 2011 03:24PM
I finished Case of Lies by Perri O'Shaughnessy. Good mystery with some interesting twists and turns. 4 stars for me.
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I'm reading The Blood-Dimmed Tide: A John Madden Mystery by Rennie Airth. I love his writing, but was a little disappointed to find out this book was set so many years after the first.
Dorie wrote: "I'm reading The Blood-Dimmed Tide: A John Madden Mystery by Rennie Airth. I love his writing, but was a little disappointed to find out this book was set so many years after the first."I;m reading that off and on. When it came out I had about given up on Mr. Rennie Airth - it was taking so long for him to do a second book. But there is also a third now ... patiently waiting for me in the corner.
Yep Jan, he sure doesn't get in a hurry, does he? I'm glad he already had 3 out by the time I found him.
Bryan wrote: "Just wrapped up Lost Light by Michael Connelly. I'm reading the Bosch series in order with some other authors mixed in every so often. 7 out of 10 for me. Not on the le..."I think I've read all of Michael Connelly's (I read series in the order writen when I can, too) and agree, The Poet was really good!
Of all my favorite authors I have just started reading Michael Connlley (can you believe it)???? Anyway I started with Echo Park as I had it in my TBR pile now I am completly involved in Harry Bosch. Unfortunately our Borders here in Northern Illinois is closing but I was able to get all the MC books they had on the shelf including the Lincoln Lawyer which I just finished and enjoyed it no end. I will savor the rest of my MC books abd right now I am reading Painted Sisters by Robert Parker I believe this was his last book before he passed away. Have any of you all read the Alan Bradley series featuring Flavia de Luce, the unflappable eleven yr. old sleuth.First was Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. He has followed up with 2 more which are on my TBR shelf. I guess like the rest of you that pile just keeps growing with recommendations from you all and my own favorites.
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I've just finished re-reading the Dorothy L Sayers novels featuring Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane and reading for the first time the Jill Paton Walsh continuations involving the same characters. Of the latter I enjoyed A Presumption of Death the most, and then The Attenbury Emeralds, which started out very good and then seemed to somewhat lose its way. Paton Walsh is not Sayers, but she channelled her quite successfully in re-creating Peter and Harriet, I think, so I can forgive her for not quite having Sayers' sparkle and wit!
I just started Mistress of the Art of Death
. I love historical mysteries so I hope this is a good one. I haven't read enough yet to have an opinion.
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Just finished A Perfect Canvas by Kevn Adkisson. A deeply chilling thriller that resonates long after the last page is turned. Nicholas Steele, a sadistic tattoo artist, is obsessed with skin, craving a flawless canvas for his scarification masterpieces. This book is fast paced and realistically terrifying. The descriptions involving the tattoos and scarification are so well done and so deeply researched that they are compelling, frightening, yet morbidly and artistically intriguing. The villain is all too creepy real. I understood his motivations and his fascination with his art enough to worry that someone like him was out there in the world. The main character, Paige, is also real, not painted as some fantasy female ninja, but someone who must try to survive by her guts, rage, and her wits. The heart of the story centers on the love between Paige and Eddie and what they are willing to do for each other despite the most horrifying circumstances. Eddie’s selflessness also draws you in and keeps you turning the pages. I was impressed with the author’s word choices and insights that often evoked vivid images and emotions, and found myself rereading phrases for pleasure. This is one of those memorable books you think back on and feel like you learned something. I always enjoy intelligent writing and this is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I’m hooked and will be back for more from author Kevin Adkisson.
@ Don, I'm also finally reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and liking it so far. Read Sister a few months ago and was a bit disappointed by it. Would be interesting to know how you like it.
Patricia wrote: "@ Don, I'm also finally reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and liking it so far. Read Sister a few months ago and was a bit disappointed by it. Would be interesti..."Disappointed with Sister? Was it bad or just wasn't your type Patricia? Although when it comes to the former, I only begin to understand from the 2nd chapter onwards...so yeah its kinda cool now. Except for the confusion of reading their names...
ney to group,I'm reading, just started today Burden of Proof by Scott Turow, I read his Presumed Innocence many years ago.
I have finished Cry Wolf which I enjoyed a lot. Yesterday I finished Silver Wedding, a typical Maeve Binchy and now reading The Great Gatsby.
Just finished listening to The Complaints by Ian Rankin. This is the first book I've read by Ian Rankin. I could not get into it. And it's not that it is bad; I think I was just not in the mood.I am now listening to The Pawn by Steven James. It's about a serial killer and an FBI agent with a unique way of investigating crimes. So far it's really good.
Has anyone read The Eight by Katherine Neville? I'm thinking about buying it from Audible but I don't want to waste credits...
I loved the eight but I read first her second book and afterwards the first one. Many people thought it was just good but I loved it. The best is her second, I was completely addicted to it.
Janice wrote: "Of all my favorite authors I have just started reading Michael Connlley (can you believe it)???? Anyway I started with Echo Park as I had it in my TBR pile now I am completly involved in Harry Bos..."I read the Poet by MC the jac mcavoy series, i enjoyed it..
I read the Great Gatsby many many years ago and Loved it..
Sally wrote: "I just started Mistress of the Art of Death. I love historical mysteries so I hope this is a good one. I haven't read enough yet to have an opinion."I hope you enjoy it. I thought it was great.
Marie wrote: "Janice wrote: "Of all my favorite authors I have just started reading Michael Connlley (can you believe it)???? Anyway I started with Echo Park as I had it in my TBR pile now I am completly involv..."If you're just coming fresh to Michael Connelly, you've got a lot of very good books ahead of you!
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The Alan Bradley books were monthly group reads a few months ago. Here are the links to the group disucssions.
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...
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Hi Elizabeth, The Ice Princess is an upcoming book for my in person book group so I'd love to know what you think of it.
Hi Donna, I am 3/4 through with The Ice Princess and I really am enjoying it.The character studies are very involved and fascinating.
It is a book where you cannot miss a word.
Enjoy!
Rita wrote: "Just finished Flowers for the Judge by Margey Allingham. Now reading The Blessing Way, this is the first Tony Hillerman book I've read."Hope you enjoy the Tony Hillerman books. I think I read and enjoyed all of them
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Hope you enjoy t..."
I'm a big fan of the Tony Hillerman books. They inspired me to visit the area a few years ago and it was a wonderful trip.
Just finished Envy the Night. Terrific read. Just started Sacrificial Ground which I found in hardcover in an old antique shop over the weekend.
Going through the 'Cat Who...' spectrum again (for the 3rd time), I'm on '...Moved a Mountain' right now, I don't know what number that is...there are about 30 in the series.
Just finished listening to The Pawn by Steven James. IMHO, it is a nail-biter. Next on the list is The Fall by Guillermo Del Toro.
Hi Kim, I love Dorthy L. Sayers and have just heard about these "latest" books. I've been weighing in on giving them a try. Thanks for the good recommendation for them!
Doreen glad to hear it's good, next on my TBR (if I don't get sidetracked, again) and I have The Rook, for after.:)
Finished a non-mystery (Snakeheads - thx, J!) and stared Erica Spindlers "Breakneck" this morning.....first one of hers for me....
Uh oh, just discovered I have two TBR next books. The Pawn or All the Pretty Girls... which should I go for?? I can't decide :(
Marie wrote: "I read the Great Gatsby many many years ago and Loved it.."It wasn't bad but had expected a lot more. It was jsut okay and nice for me.
Kelly wrote: "Hi Kim, I love Dorthy L. Sayers and have just heard about these "latest" books. I've been weighing in on giving them a try. Thanks for the good recommendation for them!"Hi Kelly. They're well worth reading if you love Sayers, but it's best if your expectations are not too high. (And you should definitely read them in order!)
aprilla wrote: "Uh oh, just discovered I have two TBR next books. The Pawn or All the Pretty Girls... which should I go for?? I can't decide :("Hi, Aprilla -
I'd go for The Pawn :-) I just downloaded The Rook and The Knight from NetLibrary. I've a few books in my queue before I can get to those, though...
aprilla wrote: "Uh oh, just discovered I have two TBR next books. The Pawn or All the Pretty Girls... which should I go for?? I can't decide :("Hi, Aprilla -
I'd go for The Pawn :-) I just downloaded The Rook and The Knight from NetLibrary. I've a few books in my queue before I can get to those, though...
Carol wrote: "Going through the 'Cat Who...' spectrum again (for the 3rd time), I'm on '...Moved a Mountain' right now, I don't know what number that is...there are about 30 in the series."I read a number of those books ... until I remembered that I hate cats. Too many seemed relatively the same and my view of her writing had faded.
There were some interesting characters but the fact that there cats (the title should have tipped me off ) and I was losing interest in her writing made me stop.
Are they still being published? And Is she still alive?
Recently finished Kathy Reichs Break No Bones and I really enjoyed it. They are an easy to read series and I like the forensic details.
Doreen wrote: "aprilla wrote: "Uh oh, just discovered I have two TBR next books. The Pawn or All the Pretty Girls... which should I go for?? I can't decide :("Hi, Aprilla -
I'd go for The Pawn :-..."
Thanks Doreen, I will go for The Pawn first. I think that's what I wanted to do but have the JT Ellison book longer so had some guilt issues LOL
I should be finished with Laura Lippman's What The Dead Know this evening. I'm really enjoying it, both the story and the narration... it kept me awake way too late last night. Ah well, I tell myself now that reading into the wee hours is an advantage of a shorter work week!
I finished Murder List bt Julie Garwood. It started off strong but then devolved too much into a romance for my taste...with minimal mystery/thriller elements. But if you like lots and lots of romance with your mysteries you might like it.
Jan C...I don't know if Lillian Jackson Braun is still alive or not. Her last few books don't seem to be as vibrant as the earlier ones, and I wondered if she had a ghost writer. Also the photograph on the back flap of the later book jackets show her looking much older, 60's or 70's. She's been writing these since the 1960's, with a break in between of about 15 years or so, then resuming in mid-80's. I like it that she gave the main character an inheritance of billions of dollars and changed his living location to the 'northwoods'. I guess I do like cats, the first one I read was The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts (I also like ghost stories, and mysteries so it sounded good on the library shelf). I also like it that there are a lot of little mundane every-day-life details, such as what he feeds the cats or what he has to eat himself, both at home and when he takes someone to dinner...many people abhor that sort of thing, but it sounds very 'homey' to me.
Finished Hide by Lisa Gardner. I really enjoyed this book until she decided to kill it by revealing something in a manner that was just not fair to the reader, in my opinion.Moving on to Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin today.
Doreen wrote: "aprilla wrote: "Uh oh, just discovered I have two TBR next books. The Pawn or All the Pretty Girls... which should I go for?? I can't decide :("Hi, Aprilla -
I'd go for The Pawn :-..."
I really liked The Pawn. I vote for The Pawn
Finished What the Dead Know and really enjoyed it, never expected the ending or to be up till 4am listening!Indecision is over, next up is The Pawn ...
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