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[Kelly]

Kim said, "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!)"

Thanks Kim--will do!

[Kelly]

Hi Doreen, I tried listening to the Pawn on audio a couple of years ago but couldn't keep up--it kept jumping around on me because I couldn't listen to it everyday. Kept getting confused. I meant to try it in book form. Let me know how it is! I've heard good things about it and it was interesting--just some books are tough in audio form.

[Doreen]

Kelly wrote: "Hi Doreen, I tried listening to the Pawn on audio a couple of years ago but couldn't keep up--it kept jumping around on me because I couldn't listen to it everyday. Kept getting confused. I meant..."

Hi, Kelly --
You're right -- it jumps from one character's current predicament to another character's, so you have to listen closely. I was totally engrossed and was able to keep at it so my confusion was kept to a minimum :-)

[Dena]

Just finished reading Started Early, Took my Dog by Kate Atkinson. My husband heard a review of it while he was driving to work yesterday and wanted me to try it. This is the first of her books I've read and I was impressed. I hope Tracy Waterhouse shows up in some of her other books. Tracy is real and I want to know more about her.

[Lordblacknail]

I just discovered John Locke Donavan Creed series. Its like popcorn, you can't read just one. Militant dwarfs, save the world, stone killers, Oh My!

[Vince]

Almost finished with Seeking Whom He May Devour . 2nd in series of quirky mysteries.

[Linda]

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..."

HIDE is really good Bryan, how are you liking it so far???

[Cathy]

Vince wrote: "Almost finished with Seeking Whom He May Devour. 2nd in series of quirky mysteries."

I really like this series - they're a bit different. I've read Have Mercy on Us All and The Three Evangelists so far.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Just finished Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer. It was light and entertaining but still a solid mystery. Written and set in the early 1930s it was Agatha Christie with a dash of P.G. Wodehouse.

[Linda]

Just started by Harlan Coben. love him!!!

[Bryan]

Linda wrote: "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...."

I liked it quite a bit until the author made a reveal towards the end of the book that pretty much killed it for me. I don't want to spoil it for others, but It thought the manner in which it was done was not fair to the reader.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Cathy wrote: "Vince wrote: "Almost finished with Seeking Whom He May Devour. 2nd in series of quirky mysteries."..."

I've only read one of the later books, This Night's Foul Work, but I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to the earlier ones in this series.

[Vince]

Donna wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Vince wrote: "Almost finished with Seeking Whom He May Devour. 2nd in series of quir..."

Oddly enough, the first books were the last to be translated to English.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Yes, that seems to happen quite frequently. I wonder why?

[Vince]

Donna wrote: "Yes, that seems to happen quite frequently. I wonder why?"

I think the technical term is "cockamamie" (I could be wrong.)

[Lee]

Up next my third "First Reads" win...

Spiral: A Novel by Paul McEuen His debut novel.

[Jan C]

I just got Cold in the Earth by Aline Templeton. Scottish noir, I guess.

The Prologue was a real page turner. I am just hoping it is not like a couple of things I have read lately where what is in the Prologue seems to have nothing to do with what is in the book.

I have picked up about three books where The Prologue really had me going. And then the actual book is something totally different. Like it is a teaser to get you to take the book. Or maybe I just haven't read far enough into those books to get back to some relationship to the Prologue.

[Tonya]

Just finished 206 Bones. I really enjoy her books. As someone else said they easy reads and she make the forensics interesting. Next up is some Evanovich - this time it'sPlum Lucky.

[Edward]

Recently finished a kindle book, 30 Pieces of Silver by Carolyn McCray. Excellent thriller, sort of a cross between James Rollins and Dan Brown.

Next up is The President's Henchman, by Joseph Flynn

[Susan]

Tonyanc wrote: "Just finished 206 Bones. I really enjoy her books. As someone else said they easy reads and she make the forensics interesting. Next up is some Evanovich - this time it's[book:Plu..."

I enjoy Kathy Reichs too! She makes the forensics seem very vivid to me. I'm currently reading her book, Cross Bones, and like it very much.

[Carol]

Reichs...Cornwell...what is it with these beautiful women writers who can write such grisly stuff? Can't put the book down once I've started...had to lay off for awhile, but I'll be back to read some more Scarpetta and Brennan....

[Beth]

I've just finished by Jon Osborne and it was really really good. I think it's his first book, his next (hopefully continuing with the same character) is out in September this year. I enjoyed it a lot, highly recommended

[Dorie]

Reading the first of Anne Perry's WWI mysteries, No Graves As Yet.

[Susan]

Carol wrote: "Reichs...Cornwell...what is it with these beautiful women writers who can write such grisly stuff? Can't put the book down once I've started...had to lay off for awhile, but I'll be back to read so..."

Carol, I know exactly what you mean!! Love them both. They both write about such strong, independent, successful female characters, which is great.

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I've just started Ishiguro's When We Were Orphans. His use of language is just so wonderful. I'm just at the beginning so it's hard to know where the book will go, but it's so beautiful getting there.

[Kris]

The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø at the moment. I'm enjoying it so far but finding the jumping between plots a little frustrating at the moment although I can see a link beginning to develop.

[Michael]

I just finished The Lincoln Lawyer It was a bit too generic for my liking

[Gatorman]

Just finished Sacrificial Ground. Excellent read. Just starting Darkness on the Edge of Town.

[Kelly]

I've read a little of Anne Perry but I just can't seem to get into historical mysteries---not sure why. I enjoy it when the author goes back and forth in time but not the straight historical stuff. Anyone else out there like this?

[Barbara]

Kelly wrote: "I've read a little of Anne Perry but I just can't seem to get into historical mysteries---not sure why. I enjoy it when the author goes back and forth in time but not the straight historical stuff..."

I like Anne Perry's mystery series, both the Monk and Pitt ones. The crimes are interesting and there's usally a good twist somewhere along the line. I do get mad at the snobby upper class Brits in the books - but they often get their comeuppance :)

[Kim]

Hayes wrote: "I've just started Ishiguro's When We Were Orphans. His use of language is just so wonderful. I'm just at the beginning so it's hard to know where the book will go, but it's so beautifu..."

I will be so interested in your reaction to When We Were Orphans. It sounds very intriguing and I plan to add it to my TBR list.

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Kim wrote: "Hayes wrote: "I've just started Ishiguro's When We Were Orphans. His use of language is just so wonderful. I'm just at the beginning so it's hard to know where the book will go, but it..."

Hi Kim. I'll post a review when I have finished :-)

[Elizabeth]

Just finished Woman With a Birthmark. Great read !

[aprilla]

Kelly wrote: "Hi Doreen, I tried listening to the Pawn on audio a couple of years ago but couldn't keep up--it kept jumping around on me because I couldn't listen to it everyday. Kept getting confused. I meant..."

Mine's audio also and I'm having a hard time with it... the story is ok but one of the voices is just driving me nuts. I'm going to put it away as unread, see if another time I'll be more patient with it.

[Dorie]

I had to set aside the Perry book No Graves As Yet. I disliked the long run on paragraphs of politics and world events. Her William Monk series is the only thing I seem to enjoy, so I guess I'll continue with those.

[Doreen]

aprilla wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Hi Doreen, I tried listening to the Pawn on audio a couple of years ago but couldn't keep up--it kept jumping around on me because I couldn't listen to it everyday. Kept getting conf..."

Hi, Aprilla --
Sorry you didn't enjoy The Pawn. Is Richard Ferrone the narrator?

[aprilla]

Yes he is Doreen, and I like the book and him well enough but I started off bad with one of his character voices so have decided to mark it unread and to try it another time.

[Steve]

Started Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby. Can't believe I've never read it, since I'm a huge soccer dork. I was looking for something lighter after The Warsaw Anagrams, which was a great but grim historical thriller about an elderly Jew trying to find the killer of his young nephew from within the Warsaw Ghetto.

Steve
The Losing Role

[Barbara]

I started The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner. It's good so far.

[Diane S ☔]

I am reading So Much Pretty by Cara Hoffman. I am liking the different way this book is written.

[K.B.]

Wow! 181 new posts since I last checked this discussion. Where did the time go? Looks like you all have been reading some great stuff. The past couple of weeks, I've been on a Louise Penny kick. I finished The Brutal Telling, A Rule Against Murder, and The Cruellest Month. And I'm currently reading Bury Your Dead. I have to say that I'm beginning to miss petulant Agent Nichol. And I'm not entirely thrilled with the directions she's taken some of the characters. But I do enjoy her books all the same.

[Elizabeth]

Kris wrote: "The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø at the moment. I'm enjoying it so far but finding the jumping between plots a little frustrating at the moment although I can see a link beginning to develop."
I agree Kris about The Redbreast by Nesbo. I am having a hard time following the storyline. I hope it gets clearer. Right now I do not even want to finish it.

[Linda]

I just finished , this book was really good, it makes you wonder how far your would how far would you invade your children's privacy for the sake of their safety. Would you put spyware on their computer to monitor their emails and IM messages. Would you ativate the GPS on their cell phones so you can keep up with their comings and goings. This book will really make you think, I gave it 5 stars.

[Jason]

Just finished Still Waters: A Mystery Review can be found here: http://wp.me/pTRJE-4q

[Marie]

I've started reading book 2 of the Stephen Coontz books,
Tommy Carmellini, series, this one is the Traitor.
Let you know how it fairs.

[Jeane]

I finished the last Stieg Larsson book, The girl who kicked the hornet's nest, and thought it was greeeeeat. Brain rest for now and so started a book in Italian about Mussolini.

[Barbara]

Jeane wrote: "I finished the last Stieg Larsson book, The girl who kicked the hornet's nest, and thought it was greeeeeat. Brain rest for now and so started a book in Italian about Mussolini."

Jeane, have you seen the movie "Vincere" about Mussolini; it's very good.

[Jeane]

No I haven't. Will check it ou, thanks!

[Patricia]

Just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and really liked it. Starting the next one in the series now

[Kelly]

yes, it is good, isn't it--I like the way the facts are woven in with the fiction in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!