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[Isabelle]

I am so envious of everyone who is just reading the Beekeeper's Apprentice now. You have a GREAT series to look forward to. I just started the most recent, Pirate King, and it's great, but when I finish there won't be any more to look forward to for a long time!

[Kim]

I've just started reading A Monstrous Regiment of Women (ie. The Beekeeper's Apprentice #2). Mixed reviews, so if I don't like it as much as #1, I won't be able to say I wasn't warned!

[Jan C]

Kim wrote: "I've just started reading A Monstrous Regiment of Women (ie. The Beekeeper's Apprentice #2). Mixed reviews, so if I don't like it as much as #1, I won't be able to say I wasn't warned!"

It was either that one (pretty sure) or the next one that I actually liked more than Beekeeper's.

[Elli]

Have gotten into Potsdam Station mored and am really finding it good! Apparently it's #4 in a John Russell series and rather wish I had started at the beginning in this particular series, but you do catch up if, like me, you found it on display at the library and knew it was one on your TBR list and just took it out.

[Readingcureall]

The book I am reading now is not a mystery. But the last good mystery I read wasChasing Amanda. I am due for another. I am going to go through everyones list now to try to find one. :) I have not seen any on my free kindle list lately.

[Sam]

Just finished Tethered, by Amy MacKinnon, which was a tense and gripping read. I have moved on to Kelli Stanley's City of Dragons, which introduces a terrific new hardboiled P.I.

[Lee]

Up next...

[Rene]

I just finished The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (and posted a review). I find this a great book and I like his way of telling the story: some of the main characters tell a part from their point of view.
Is it outdated? Certainly not! At times it is a bit slow, but it is always fascinating.

For change I now read the fourth Barsoom book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, So, no mystery next.

[Robyn]

I finished Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner last week and now am reading What to Do About Annie? by Millie Criswell.

[Steffi]

started my 100th book today: The Shadowy Horses by susanna kearsley

[Susan Jo]

Finished The First Eagle by Tony Hillerman. Love the series for the location and the way he describes the region, people and their culture. Sure miss him.

[Jason]

Finished Mile 81 a few days ago. About half way through Memoirs of a Geisha now. Such a good book.

[Georgia]

Has anyone read Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand?

[Linda]

Elli wrote: "Have gotten into Potsdam Station mored and am really finding it good! Apparently it's #4 in a John Russell series and rather wish I had started at the beginning in this particular series, but you ..."

I hate it when that happens Elli - but I have to read series books in order - so, If I get home and find that I have done that with a library book - I just take it back and get it later....

[Steve]

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."

Donna, I just finished Lumen and enjoyed it. This was definitely an interesting period — right after the Germans occupied Poland, and just as the more horrifying occupation began led by the SS and SD. German officer Bora found himself caught in the middle of things.

As a historical novel it's first-rate, and as a literary mystery as well. I think some readers of historical mystery and crime might find some plot lacking, as it takes a while for Bora to makes his discoveries. I didn't feel the American priest from Chicago had a lot to do, but I still liked having him around. It worked for me. Excellent writing. I'm glad I discovered the book through this thread.

[Jan C]

I didn't like the one Kate Martinelli that I read very much. I think I came across another one and have agreed to try it. I just didn't like the characters that much.

I like Mary Russell, though. Not sure why. Maybe I like the thought that Sherlock, in his later years, might have gotten less curmudgeonly.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Steve wrote: "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."

Donna, I just finished [book:Lumen|496217..."

Very glad to hear you enjoyed Lumen. I believe there are more books to come in this series.

[Jan C]

Marjorie wrote: "Perhaps one reason I couldn't get into the Mary Russell books is that it's just a bit shocking to me to think of Holmes being involved with any female other than Irene Adler -- "THE woman."

Spea..."

I have one of her books but have had a little trouble getting going on that one. I haven't given up the ghost yet, though.

[Martina]

Just finished reading The Hangman's Daughter for Tuesday's meeting of our Historical Mystery Group. It was just very enjoyable. 17th century Bavaria... great setting, characters and plot threads. Loved all the material on the role of a hangman and on witchcraft. Now I'm re-reading The Dogs Of Romefor the September meeting of our Mystery Book Group a week from Tuesday. Loved the book first time around and just as much this time.

[Jan C]

I'm reading The Dogs of Rome. But not for a book club.

[Martina]

Jan C wrote: "I'm reading The Dogs of Rome. But not for a book club."

What do you think about it so far?

[Jan C]

I'm still pretty early on in it. But liking it so far.

[Elli]

I'm finding that I read Mistress of the Art of Death, but quite some time ago, so I'm reading it again... But the name, Ariana Franklin has stuck in my mind as someone I enjoy. At any rate I have the four home right now from the library, and I'm going to read them sequentially.

[Fiona]

I am currently reading by Kate Brady and am enjoying it. I have read her previous book called and really loved that one, a little more than the one I am reading now.

[Susan]

I am currently reading Shadows of Lancaster County by Mindy Starns Clark. It is really good so far.

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)]

off genre.... Breaking the Code: A Daughter's Journey into Her Father's Secret War

[Carol]

Fiona wrote: "I am currently reading by Kate Brady and am enjoying it. I have read her previous book called and really loved th..."
I discovered Kates book One Scream Away by chance and I really enjoyed it. I will be interested to know how you find her next one.

[Carol]

Elli wrote: "I'm finding that I read Mistress of the Art of Death, but quite some time ago, so I'm reading it again... But the name, Ariana Franklin has stuck in my mind as someone I enjoy. At any rate I hav..."
Hi Elli
I hope you re-enjoy these books, I am an avid fan of Ariana. Enjoy

[Elli]

I don't think having read the out of sequence David Downing is going to stop my reading of others. He's a good author and does very well in his chosen historical period. Gives a vivid experience! And yes, I think Ariana Franklin is just tops! I like the portrayal of the female forsenic doctor and her companion from a totally different Sicily than we are used to understanding nowadays. Some authors really connect well!

[Sufferingbruin]

I've read 5 of the 6 Kenzie/Gennaro books, skipping Prayers for Rain and going right to Moonlight Mile. After reading A Drink Before the War my reaction was "meh". After reading Darkness, Take My Hand, I needed a shower (if you're at all interested, I wrote a long review). I took on Sacred and, if anything, I liked that even less than 'Darkness.' After that I tackled his most famous Kenzie/Gennaro novel: Gone, Baby, Gone and was so underwhelmed I started a thread, "What's the big deal with Dennis Lehane?" Outside of the Kenzie/Gennaro books, I've taken on Shutter Island which was only okay and I've read a few of the selections in Coronado: Stories, some of which were fantastic.

So, I've read a lot of Dennis Lehane. I have not been overly impressed until now.

Of all of the above books, Moonlight Mile stands out like a skyscraper. Gone are the seemingly endless, drawn out descriptions of the neighborhoods; gone are the specious if not entirely spacey descriptors which were so abundant in the earlier novels (though my pet peeve--clothes that swim on a body--is back for a cameo); and gone, thankfully, is the gross volume of over-the-top violence. In Moonlight Mile, the bloodshed is reduced and--surprise--consistent with the story instead of overwhelming it.

I barely put the book down, due in no small part to a plot that moves like an Acela train (you'll get this simile after reading, folks, trust me on this). Both Kenzie and Gennaro are revisiting the case that was the basis for the popular movie "Gone Baby Gone" so I won't take the time to explain the plot other than to point out that my hat is off to Mr. Lehane for his statements on the present day economy; like millions of others, Kenzie and Gennaro are overwhelmed by bills, not to mention questions of child and health care. And they are not alone. Lehane pulls no punches about who and what is to blame for our current circumstances and it's a credit to him that rather than sounding preachy he's able to work these views into the story.

I don't know if it was his time on the wire or his work on the stand-alones (the
The Given Day is next for me) but Lehane is a different writer here and, in my opinion, much more engaging.

[Sandra]

I just finished What's a Ghoul to Do?. I didn't think I was going to like this series as much as I enjoy Victoria Laurie's other series,Psychic Eye Mystery Series. I soon found that I was wrong in that assumption. The series are both quick, easy reads. They both have just a touch of romance (not enough to make me sick!). I love a good series and can hardly wait to pick up the next two in this series!

[Monica]

Finished The Bookman's Promise: A Cliff Janeway Novel, the third Cliff Janeway book...now reading American Gods, which has been on my TBR list for a while now.

[Deanne]

Elli
Loved The Mistress of Death by Ariana Franklin and must get round to reading the rest of her books, quite sad to hear of her death.

[Sam]

Sufferingbruin wrote: "Of all of the above books, Moonlight Mile stands out like a skyscraper"

Just goes to show how different tastes can be: I thought MM was the weakest of Lehane's series, precisely because of the swift-moving plot that was too linear for me. I liked Prayers for Rain best of the Patrick & Angela series, but I'm particularly fond of very dark, very violent noir.

However, I thought Lehane's best so far was THE GIVEN DAY, which is neither noir nor, really, mystery.

[Elli]

Am thoroughly enjoying my re-read of Mistress of Death.

[Diane S ☔]

Reading A Trick of the Light and the The Dead Lie Down both of which are very good.

[Bill]

Elli wrote: "Am thoroughly enjoying my re-read of Mistress of Death."

I enjoyed it immensely. I have the second on my TBR shelf to be read.

[Jannene]

Elli wrote: "Have gotten into Potsdam Station mored and am really finding it good! Apparently it's #4 in a John Russell series and rather wish I had started at the beginning in this particular series, but you ..."

Not sure if you know this but if you go to www.fictfact.com, it tells you all the book titles in the series in order. I love that site because it prevents me from reading in the middle of a series and feeling lost in it.

[Gatorman]

Sufferingbruin wrote: "I've read 5 of the 6 Kenzie/Gennaro books, skipping Prayers for Rain and going right to Moonlight Mile. After reading A Drink Before the War my reaction was "meh". After r..."

It's interesting that you liked Moonlight Mile the best because most Lehane fans (myself included) liked it the least and found it the least engaging of the series. The qualities you don't like in the earlier books are the qualities we feel make it so good. Just goes to show how tastes can differ.

[Tom]

Diane wrote: "Reading A Trick of the Light ."I just finished A trick of the Light and thought is was one of her best.

[Barbara]

Just started
Mystic River Dennis Lehane Loved the movie. I'm sure the book will be better.
Am listening to:
The Shooters More political thriller, than true mystery maybe, but I really enjoy the series.

[Jason]

I've just finished Memoirs of a Geisha. Such an emotional book. You can really feel the particular sadness in the writing.

I'm starting Cat's Cradle. Heard it's a really interesting book.

[Elli]

Am on the second of the Mistress of Death series, and am finding it as enthralling as the first.

[Diane S ☔]

Tom wrote: "Diane wrote: "Reading A Trick of the Light ."I just finished A trick of the Light and thought is was one of her best."

I'm only on page 50 but from the beginning I feel that I know these people and have missed them. Silly I know but she does such a wonderful job making sure the reader knows them.

[Toby]

Reading Trunk Music. Picked up now. Great book. Really feel a part of it. Michael Connelly is a great writer. I know I rave about him a lot. But his characters are very believable.

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)]

Canyons of Night. It is a paranormal mystery romance.

[Jim]

Jannene wrote: "Not sure if you know this but if you go to www.fictfact.com, it tells you all the book titles in the series in order. I love that site because it prevents me from reading in the middle of a series and feeling lost in it."

Fictfact is great, but Goodreads can also handle this now. For example, the page for the Downing series can be found at http://www.goodreads.com/series/60323..., and any series can be found by clicking on the link included with any book in the series. Once you go to the series page, then it's especially easy to see what's up next for you in that series *if* you routinely give a rating to the books that you read. Once you're signed in, just look for the first title in the series that does not have a rating from you and you know that that's the next one up for you in that series!

[Tay]

Toby wrote: "Reading Trunk Music. Picked up now. Great book. Really feel a part of it. Michael Connelly is a great writer. I know I rave about him a lot. But his characters are very ..."

Love Connelly. He is a great storyteller.

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)]

Just finished and posted a review for Jayne Castle's Canyons of the Night and now I am reading The Baker's Wife
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[Chris]

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