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[Carol]

I have just finished reading Dead Ringerby Lisa Scottoline. Really liked this book, her characters are witty, feisty females. The dialogue is sharp and funny. I recommend this heartily

[Diane S ☔]

Reading Damage Control by Denise Hamilton. Her main character is a PR specialist that works with very prestigious clients. This case goes back to a tragically ending childhood friendship and the death of a senators aide. Different but very well written.

[Laura]

Hi Donna--Thanks for letting me know. Ewan was very entertaining on the Bouchercon panels and in conversation, so I have high hopes for the books.

[Laura]

Jane wrote: "I have just started The Bee's Kiss by Barbara Cleverly - so far I am really enjoying it."

I love Cleverly's 1920s Scotland Yard books--so evocative of the period. I especially enjoy the three or so set in India. If you like these, you might also like Charles Todd's Ian Rutledge series.

[Laura]

Georgia wrote: "I think John Rain and Jack Reacher are brothers, don't you. I love both of them. I have read Rain Fall and Hard Rain by Barry Eisler and plan to read the new book
too. As Far as Daniel Silva is ..."
Hi Georgia--I was actually disappointed in the latest Eisler book. It read more like an anti-torture tract, especially toward the end, than a novel. The first half of the book was great, fast-paced, etc., but it bogged down and read like an essay toward the end (and I say this even agreeing with his anti-torture bias).

[Britney]

I just got done reading Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. I decided to try one of her books since everyone seems fond of her, well I have to say I wasn't that impressed. I don't know if it was the book I picked or maybe it was just the writing. I am going to give her a try one more time to see if I just picked a bad book.

[Bill]

Laura wrote: "Jane wrote: "I have just started The Bee's Kiss by Barbara Cleverly - so far I am really enjoying it."

I love Cleverly's 1920s Scotland Yard books--so evocative of the period. I especially enjo..."

I've read a couple of her books as well and also found them interesting reads.

[Bea]

Britney wrote: "I just got done reading Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. I decided to try one of her books since everyone seems fond of her, well I have to say I wasn't that ..."

I think the book you read is a Miss Marple mystery. I'd suggest trying a book in which Hercule Poirot is the sleuth. You might like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd or Murder on the Orient Express.

[Genine]

I'm about 42 pages in to my first NOOK book - Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben. As he notes, it was written 20 years ago, and is not one of his best. Still worth the time to read it, I think.

[Andrew]

Diane wrote: "Susan wrote: "I just finished The Woman in White (Wilkie Collins) -- have had it on my shelf forever and just kept skipping over it! So glad I finally pulled it down and read it.

About to start an..."

"Woman in White" is amazing, isn't it? My wife just finished teaching it on her podcast, CraftLit, and I was surprised by how modern and intresting the storytelling was.

[Steffi]

reading Seizure by robin cook, finding it very dragging

[Pete]

I just finished VIRTUAL STRANGERS by Ola Saltin and Susanne O'Leary.

A very entertaining murder mystery spoof centered around a group of desperate-to-be-published members of the fictional writers community website, "Authorspot," a product of the Big Six publishing company, Carper & Fluster.

If you ever spent any time on Authonomy, you might recognize some of them.

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)]

I recently finished Unfinished Business and recommend this investigative mystery.

[Laura]

Pete wrote: "I just finished VIRTUAL STRANGERS by Ola Saltin and Susanne O'Leary.

A very entertaining murder mystery spoof centered around a group of desperate-to-be-published members of the fictional writers ..."

Love the name Carper & Fluster for a publishing company. That alone is enough to make me want to read the book!

[D.T.]

I'm reading The Nearest Exit by Steinhauer and it is just as good as The Tourist. Very hard to put down. Just finished The Lincoln Lawyer Novels: The Lincoln Lawyer, The Brass Verdict, The Reversal, the first Michael Connelly books I've read and they were great too.

[Steffi]

finished Seizure by robin cook, it was a really dragging read.
now reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by ransom riggs

[Diane S ☔]

Just finished Damage Control and I likd it a lot. Now starting Lassiter which is a gritty street novel set in Miami. Has anyone read these Lassiter novels?

[James]

Diane wrote: "Just finished Damage Control and I likd it a lot. Now starting Lassiter which is a gritty street novel set in Miami. Has anyone read these Lassiter novels?"

I've read the Lassiter novels and enjoyed them a lot. Lassiter is a good protagonist and the settings are very well done.

[Diane S ☔]

James wrote: "Diane wrote: "Just finished Damage Control and I likd it a lot. Now starting Lassiter which is a gritty street novel set in Miami. Has anyone read these Lassiter nov..."
They kind of remind me of a cross between the writing of the late Robert B. Parker, noirish a bit like Chandler, and the lawyer Lassiter like David Rosenfeldt.

[Genine]

Genine wrote: "Hmmm... I just received in the mail from my best friend "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much". Wonder why?
Has anyone read this one?"


That's the one. It's probably fifth in my queue.

[Curlyhair]

Just finished The Postcard Killers and started a Tess Gerritsen book - The Apprentice.

[Jannene]

Curlyhair wrote: "Just finished The Postcard Killers and started a Tess Gerritsen book - The Apprentice."

I loved The Apprentice. It was creepy, suspenseful, and totally unpredictable. It had many twists and turns which made me frustrated. ;)

[Monica]

Happily reading The Cruellest Month.

[Georgia]

Hi Laura, Thanks for the heads up on the new book. I probably won't get to it until next month or so as I have The Man From Beijing,by Henning Mankell to reread and Eye of the Red Tsar by Sam Eastland to read for
two different book clubs that I belong to. Soooooo
it might take me awhile until I can get to it.

[Steffi]

will finally start with The Hunger Games, cant wait :D

[Laura]

I'm currently reading the Cheryl Crane mystery The Bad Always Die Twice. I got it for free at Bouchercon and it's a better read than I expected, with interesting Hollywood-type details. (The author is Lana Turner's daughter.)

[Jannene]

Stefanie wrote: "will finally start with The Hunger Games, cant wait :D"

Good luck! I didn't care for that book and actually quit about 40 pages in.

[Cathy]

Stefanie wrote: "reading Seizure by robin cook, finding it very dragging"

Robin Cook ruined my night last night - I was really gripped towards the ending of Crisis and had to finish it, only to find out the ending made no sense with the rest of the book - so frustrating I couldn't sleep!

[James]

I hate it when that happens. You get really invested in a book and then the author lets you down at the end and you feel cheated out of the time you spent reading it. (Not to mention the not being able to sleep part!)

[Cathy]

Ridiculous - couldn't believe how cross I was!!! I guess because I had actually been enjoying it and wanted an explanation.

[Elli]

I had stared Keeper of Just Causes, then noticed that Betrayal of Trust was a 7 day book, unrenewable so I quickly dived into it.... Seems pretty good, I like J.P. Beaumont OK, but it's not a series that I would want to read just one after another. Need time in between. But I shall finish it rather quickly. How nice for the excuse....

[Jason]

Just finished The Gunslinger. Starting Only Time Will Tell :D

[Bill]

Just finished The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror and I'm glad I finally read it, great story. I'm half way through The Glimpses of the Moon and enjoying as well. I'm not sure what I'll start as my second book, possibly, possibly by Patricia Wentworth, or maybe another horror, since it is Hallowe'en month...

[Tay]

James wrote: "I hate it when that happens. You get really invested in a book and then the author lets you down at the end and you feel cheated out of the time you spent reading it. (Not to mention the not being ..."

John Grisham is pretty good with that.

[Kathy]

Monica wrote: "Happily reading The Cruellest Month."

Just finished that one, Monica, and now I'm finishing up the next one, A Rule Against Murder.

[Jane]

I have just finished The Bee's Kiss by Barbara Cleverly. I really enjoyed it but want to go back to the beginning of the series as this was the 5th book.

[Kathy]

I'm stuck on the Louise Penny novels featuring Inspector Armand Gamache and taking place in Quebec. I'm currently finishing up A Rule Against Murder. I love this series.

[Jan]

I just finished Belle Ruin by Martha Grimes and am looking forward to the next one in the series, Fadeaway Girl. I started The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler yesterday and am having trouble putting it down!

[Diane S ☔]

The Hypnostist I found to be a very intense book. I finished Lassiter and it was a very fast paced gritty read. Love his character. Am now starting The Vault and it is a Wexford novel, though he is retired now, and am liking this one alot too.

[Linda]

Jason wrote: "Just finished The Gunslinger. Starting Only Time Will Tell :D"

Oh Jason, I just finished Only Time Will Tell, it was really good, I hope you enjoy it.

[Ramona]

Just finished http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
I really enjoyed it but not as much as Last Child.

Also reading http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11... by Mark Billingham, one of my favorite authors. Not all of the series (I think) is available in the U.S. but I'm lucky enough to pick them up while travelling.

Sorry! This is my first post - don't know how to post links appropriately - feel free to message me.

[Jannene]

by Iris Johansen and her son Roy Johansen. This was an absolutely wonderful read. It was fast paced, had good action, a little romantic tension, and a very good story line. I loved it. They have a sequel to this book that I can't wait to get my hands on. I'm very glad my in-laws gave me this book to read.

[Tonya]

I just finished Edge of Evil by J A Jance. This is the first in the Ali Reynolds series. I have also enjoyed her Joaana Brady series so I had high expectations for this book. I have started Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon thanks to suggestions on this thread. I'm looking forward to it.

[Kim]

Ramona wrote: "Just finished http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
I really enjoyed it but not as much as Last Child.

Also reading http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11... by Mar..."

Hi Ramona. Welome to the wonderful world of Goodreads posting! The easy way to link to a book or an author is by following the link at the top of the comments box. As you type your comment, you'll see a link which says "add book/author" on top and to the right of the box. Click on that and you'll be able to search for the book / author you're looking for and add the link to your comment. Next to the "add book/author link", there's the "(some html is ok)" link, gives instructions allowing you to format your comments, add other hypertext links, hide spoilers and so on.

Have fun posting!

[JudiAnne]

I just finished Shem Creek

[John]

Currently reading Alone by Lisa Gardner

[Kim]

I'm reading Every Secret Thing by Emma Cole. It came highly recommended by several of my GR friends and I'm enjoying it very much so far.

[Tad]

Just started Savages by Don Winslow. It's kind of addictive! Very fast-paced.

[Tay]

Just started Persudaer by Lee Child

[James]

Tad wrote: "Just started Savages by Don Winslow. It's kind of addictive! Very fast-paced."

I like all of Winslow's books, and thought that this one was especially good.