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Susan Today I am reading Sister by Rosamund Lupton.


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Donna | 2178 comments Mod
Steve wrote: "I just started Lumen by Ben Pastor. In 1939, in Nazi-occupied Poland, a American priest from Chicago and a German army captain investigate a nun's death. It's good so far with well-d..."

I just finished Lumen and found it a very interesting look at a complicated time in Crakow. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it.


message 3603: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Have Lumen here at home so I am very interested in everyone's comments. Finished Guilty Plea which I really enjoyed, learning about Toronto's legal system and the storyline was very good. Now startting The Lantern and Flash and Bones.


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Cathleen | 38 comments I've just begun reading A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie. I've heard and read much about this author and this series, so I figured it was time to read one. So far, I'm really enjoying it.


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Jan C (woeisme) | 39237 comments Cathleen wrote: "I've just begun reading A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie. I've heard and read much about this author and this series, so I figured it was time to read one. So far, I'm really enj..."

I'm a big fan of the series and anxioiusly awaiting the next one which won't come out until February, I think.


message 3606: by Steve (last edited Sep 03, 2011 03:32PM) (new)

Steve Anderson | 87 comments Donna wrote: "I just finished Lumen and found it a very interesting look at a complicated time in Crakow. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it."

Great to hear, Donna. I hope to find more time to read Lumen. I was in Crakow many years ago, soon after the Berlin Wall came down, so I'm also enjoying being back there through the story.


message 3607: by Cathleen (new)

Cathleen | 38 comments Jan C wrote: "Cathleen wrote: "I've just begun reading A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie. I've heard and read much about this author and this series, so I figured it was time to read one. So fa..."

I'm glad to see that she's written quite a few, so I think I'll definitely be reading more of them.


message 3608: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Cathleen wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Cathleen wrote: "I've just begun reading A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie. I've heard and read much about this author and this series, so I figured it was time to re..."

Love this series also. Love the atmosphere she instills in her novels kind f dark and brooding.


message 3610: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimmr) I'm reading No Wind of Blame, as part of my project to read all of Georgette Heyer's mysteries this year. After this one, I'll have two more to go.


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Larry Kilgore | 6 comments Jerry wrote: "Just finished my first Lucas Davenport mystery (Rules of Prey)
and I'm sorry to say I liked it because now I have 21 new books on my TBR list."


I've read the entire series and can't wait for a new one to become available.


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Larry Kilgore | 6 comments Just finished my 3rd book by Brad Thor, great writer, I think his Scot Harvath is better than Mitch Rapp??


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Martina Bill wrote: "Just finished Dressed for Death by Donna Leon,... it's the first of the series and introduces the seri..."

I believe the first Brunetti book is Death at La
Fenice. Dressed for Death is an early entry in the Leon series though.


message 3614: by Jane (new)

Jane (flopsybunny) | 159 comments I have just finished Acceptable Loss by Anne Perry and I have to say that this is the best of her books so far. It is a brilliant story that races along to a satisfying conclusion but it is essential to read Execution Dock(the previous book)because the story is a continuation and follows immediately after.


message 3615: by Elli (last edited Sep 05, 2011 07:43AM) (new)

Elli | 228 comments Am reading The Borgia Betrayal now by Sarah Poole.


message 3616: by Curlyhair (new)

Curlyhair | 187 comments Currently reading Seven Up, the next Stephanie Plum for me. Also The Butterfly Cabinet which I won in a giveaway.


message 3617: by T (new)

T (twoo) Finished Hell Gate last night, started The Watchman this morning.

Fairstein's Alexandra Cooper series always provides a dose of history.

Crais' Joe Pike/Elvis Cole are fast fun reads.


message 3618: by Bill (new)

Bill Martina wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just finished Dressed for Death by Donna Leon,... it's the first of the series and introduces the seri..."

I believe the first Brunetti book is Death at La..."


You're quite right, Martina. I just did a Blog on Donna Leon and Dressed for Death was the third. I had read Death at La Fenice, just didn't remember that Signorina Elletra wasn't in it.


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Collin Moshman (collinmoshman) | 2 comments Some really good suggestions in this thread.

I just finished:

Irreparable Harm (A Legal Thriller) by Melissa F. Miller

Very good legal thriller about a lawyer who discovers a plot to blow up airplanes mid-flight.


message 3621: by Monica (new)

Monica | 75 comments Bill wrote: "Martina wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just finished Dressed for Death by Donna Leon,... it's the first of the series and introduces the seri..."

I believe the first Brunetti b..."


@Bill...I very much enjoyed your blog post on Donna Leon. But then you know how much love that author!


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Jannene | 775 comments The Surgeon (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #1) by Tess Gerritsen

I just finished this book and loved it. It had the suspense, mystery, and the nasty murders. It even had a little bit of romance, not much but a touch.


message 3623: by Gatorman (new)

Gatorman | 7679 comments Just finished The Devil All the Time. Really liked it, gave it four stars. Just starting the new John Connolly, The Burning Soul.


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Jannene | 775 comments Anne-Gigi wrote: "Jannene wrote: "The Surgeon (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #1) by Tess Gerritsen

I just finished this book and loved it. It had the suspense, mystery, and the nasty murders. It even had a little bit of romance, not much but a touch..."


What is the t.Series? I bought the book bundle for this series since it was cheaper than buying individually. I can't wait to start the next one.


message 3625: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) 1. The Surgeon (2001)
2. The Apprentice (2002)
3. The Sinner (2003)
4. Body Double (2004)
5. Vanish (2005)
6. The Mephisto Club (2006)
7. Keeping the Dead (2008)
aka The Keepsake
8. Ice Cold (2010)
aka The Killing Place
9. The Silent Girl (2011)


message 3626: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments Fiona (Titch) wrote: "1. The Surgeon (2001)
2. The Apprentice (2002)
3. The Sinner (2003)
4. Body Double (2004)
5. Vanish (2005)
6. The Mephisto Club (2006)
7. Keeping the Dead (2008)
aka The Keepsake
8. Ice Cold (..."


Thanks Fiona! I thought that is what she meant. I am going to start The Apprentice tomorrow, probably. All depends on the school work. :(


message 3627: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Jannene wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "1. The Surgeon (2001)
2. The Apprentice (2002)
3. The Sinner (2003)
4. Body Double (2004)
5. Vanish (2005)
6. The Mephisto Club (2006)
7. Keeping the Dead (2008)
a..."


I've got the last 2 in the series :-)


message 3628: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments Did you like the books, Fiona? I have the 9th book on hold at the library. I am 34 out of 50 something. I may have the series read up to that point by then. ;)


message 3629: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Jannene wrote: "Did you like the books, Fiona? I have the 9th book on hold at the library. I am 34 out of 50 something. I may have the series read up to that point by then. ;)"

I have absolutely adored her books. I even spoke to her on a booksite I belong to for an Author chat.


message 3630: by Bill (new)

Bill Monica wrote: "Bill wrote: "Martina wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just finished Dressed for Death by Donna Leon,... it's the first of the series and introduces the seri..."

I believe the fir..."


Monica - Glad you enjoyed it. She is a great writer. :0)


message 3631: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Finished The Lantern which was a mystery with hauntings rather than Gothic style. Have now started A Death in Summer.


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Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Dorie wrote: "I whipped through the P.B. Ryan historical mystery series and am sad to have finished the last one A Bucket of Ashes. Great series.

I've started [bookcover:Northwest Angle|999882..."


Dorie Have you finished this one yet? Just brought in home from the library today. My boss at work said she liked it alot.


message 3633: by Dorie (new)

Dorie (dorieann) | 464 comments Diane, yup I just finished it yesterday. It was very good, as is all Krueger's books. My review is here if you want to read it: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I've now started Louise Penny's newest A Trick of the Light A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny . I just love reading of the relationship of Gamache and his wife. How many great marriages do you get to read about in crime fiction novels?


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message 3635: by Elli (new)

Elli | 228 comments Finished Sara Poole's The Borgia Betrayal which was a second installment to the story starting with Poison. She's a wonderful author and I enjoyed it from the position of being all but frozen to the chair following the plot, action, subplots, etc. I'm sure more we'll come and I will be getting them as they do come. Probably will do Barbara Hambly's The Shirt of His Back next, the last so far, I think, of the Benjamin January series.


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Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Elli wrote: "Finished Sara Poole's The Borgia Betrayal which was a second installment to the story starting with Poison. She's a wonderful author and I enjoyed it from the position of being all but frozen to t..."

Will have to get Poison at the library tomorrow,


message 3637: by Monica (new)

Monica | 75 comments I'm well into Zoo Station and enjoying it.


message 3638: by T (new)

T (twoo) Finished The Watchman and started Hangman


message 3639: by Susan Jo (new)

Susan Jo Grassi (susanjo) I got "The Surgeon" by Tess Gerritsen. As soon as I finish the book I am currently read I intend to jump right into this one. Thanks all for the recommendations.


message 3640: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments Susan wrote: "I got "The Surgeon" by Tess Gerritsen. As soon as I finish the book I am currently read I intend to jump right into this one. Thanks all for the recommendations."

I think you will really like it. I know I did. ;)


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Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Going to start Ready Player One and reading an ARC ofNightwoods


message 3642: by Renee (new)

Renee Pawlish (reneepawlish) | 2 comments Reading Rogue Island, by Bruce DeSilva. It's darn good. As an author I get tired of 'knowing' where the author is going, but this one has me intrigued. It's worth checking out!


message 3643: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 08, 2011 12:15AM) (new)

Have been very remiss in posting my books, so here goes.

**A Dance to the Music of Time: First Movement. Interesting memoir, very well written. Will read the next installment.
**The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Re-read before reading book #3. I liked #2, The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag, but not as much as the first.
**Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Great fun as usual. Am slowly re-reading the entire cycle.
**The Awakening, audiobook. Very good recording of this pre-feminist classic at Librivox.

Am now reading:

**A Red Herring Without Mustard. (I like the titles and the covers of these books so much!)
**Here is New York. "Love letter" to my home town by the author of Charlotte's Web and The Elements of Style.


message 3644: by Jan C (new)

Jan C (woeisme) | 39237 comments Hayes wrote: "Have been very remiss in posting my books, so here goes.

**A Dance to the Music of Time: First Movement. Interesting memoir, very well written. Will read the next installment.
**[boo..."


Have yoyu tried

[author:Helene Hanff|58918]'s Apple of My Eye. She, too, takes us on a quick tour of NYC. After I read it I gave it to my mothetr. She once tried to take my brother and me to the Cloisters but hadn't noticed that they were closed on Mondays. She had two miserable peeved kids on her hands. I think my brother left us there (he was 16) to find our own way back to the hotel.


message 3645: by Jerry (new)

Jerry H | 43 comments Just finished an oldie but a goodie. One Police Plaza received a lot of press when it was first published but I never got around to it. Other than scenes with typewriters and phone booths in them, the crime and solution is a timeless good read.


message 3646: by Judy (new)

Judy Olson | 148 comments Beginning the series by Mark Schweitzer called the Liturgical Mysteries. The first is titled The Alto Wore Tweed. Combining music and mystery, supposed to be light and fun. I have the nine books all lined up on Kindle. I was sold after sampling the first one.


message 3647: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 08, 2011 11:32AM) (new)

Jan C wrote: "Have yoyu tried

Helene Hanff's Apple of My Eye. "


No I havent' ... yet. I recently re-read 84, Charing Cross Road, before reading The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street, and instantly put Apple on my TBR. Looks perfect for me.

Did you ever get back to the Cloisters? One of my favorite spots.


message 3648: by Donna, Co-Moderator (new)

Donna | 2178 comments Mod
Judy wrote: "Beginning the series by Mark Schweitzer called the Liturgical Mysteries. The first is titled The Alto Wore Tweed. Combining music and mystery, supposed to be light and fun. I have the nine books..."

I did enjoy The Alto Wore Tweed. Hope you do too.


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Lisa H. | 2 comments Currently reading Laurie R. King's Touchstone - one of her free-standing novels. I like her Mary Russell series and have read a couple of the Kate Martinelli books - this one is set in 1920s England, a time and place I have no familiarity with -- it's an interesting read.


message 3650: by Jan C (new)

Jan C (woeisme) | 39237 comments Donna wrote: "Judy wrote: "Beginning the series by Mark Schweitzer called the Liturgical Mysteries. The first is titled The Alto Wore Tweed. Combining music and mystery, supposed to be light and fun. I have t..."

I recently started The Alto Wore Tweed. Enjoying it so far. I saw someone's review of it and it sounded cool.


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