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[Ellen]

Loved this book. Afterward I went to OUT ON THE CUTTING EDGE, another Matt Scudder mystery.

[Bill]

Just finished Tales of the Unexpected by Roald Dahl and I enjoyed it very much. Neat little stories, nice twists and surprising endings. I'm almost finished The Seeds of Time a series of short stories by John Wyndham and also enjoying them. Nice mix of humour, horror, Sci-Fi. I'm just about to start The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse.

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Evelyn wrote: "... how do you get those books to appear after a title?"

Hi Evelyn (and everyone else too!),
Here's the thread for Tech Help:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Shawn]

Bill wrote: "Just finished Tales of the Unexpected by Roald Dahl and I enjoyed it very much. Neat little stories, nice twists and surprising endings. I'm almost finished [book:The Se..."

I love Wodehouse so much!

[Sandra]

Renee wrote: "Just finished O is for Outlaw last night. I like to try to guess how far into the book her synthetic, wrinkle-free, all-purpose black dress will appear. Book for book the series is bo..."

Your comments made me think about reading Nancy Drew books with my daughter. She can't understand why Nancy doesn't have a cell phone but can afford a convertible & a live-in housekeeper. When Nancy took a ferry ride for a nickle, I had to explain a lot. I had no idea how to answer why Carson Drew allows Nancy & her friends go off for the night with Ned & his gang; I'm not sure I understand that myself. Different times...

[Jannene]

I just finished and found it wasn't as good as the others. I was pretty disappointed with this book. I had to force myself to finish the book and haven't had a problem with that ever on this series. I hope the next book is back to the great reads that I enjoy.

[Pete]

I've come to the conclusion that it is seldom worthwhile to plow through an entire series for the sake of that alone (especially if the series is going from A to Z!).

The only exception I have found so far is John McDonald's Travis McGee series.

Okay, maybe Lee Child, but honestly, even there, I'm a little weary of how Reacher survives improbably, every single time.

[Jannene]

Pete wrote: "I've come to the conclusion that it is seldom worthwhile to plow through an entire series for the sake of that alone (especially if the series is going from A to Z!).

The only exception I have fo..."

You are probably right Pete. I should take a break from the series. Maybe alternate through a few of them that I have started.

I just bought Lee Child's . Maybe I should start that one.

[Ken]

Pete wrote: "I've come to the conclusion that it is seldom worthwhile to plow through an entire series for the sake of that alone (especially if the series is going from A to Z!).

The only exception I have fo..."

Jannene wrote: "Pete wrote: "I've come to the conclusion that it is seldom worthwhile to plow through an entire series for the sake of that alone (especially if the series is going from A to Z!).

The only exce..."

I kind of enjoy going through a series by an author and trying to read them in the order written. I especially enjoyed C.S. Forester's Hornblower series but it was a progression through the ranks of His Majesty's Service.

A series like Updike's Rabbit books or McMurtry's Last Picture show series really need to be read chronologically or some of the story is just hinted at.

Other's, say Elmore Leonard, don't have many characters that are reprised so its just fun to read great dialog. I think I would burn out on a 26 volume series right about 'J' for Jaded.

[Pete]

@Ken - I wouldn't say "never," of course. ;-)


I'm reading The Sparrow Conundrum at the moment, and it is quite a riot. A classic rollicking suspense novel oozing the trademark Brit dry wit and humor.

[Timothy]

Just finished "The Domino Lady: Sex as Weapon" anthology. I reviewed it on my reading log:
http://z7hq.blogspot.com/2011/12/domi...

[Renee]

Finished Snow Angels by James Thompson (Kentucky's loss is Finland's gain) and flying through The Dove of Death.

[Bill]

Shawn wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just finished Tales of the Unexpected by Roald Dahl and I enjoyed it very much. Neat little stories, nice twists and surprising endings. I'm almost finished..."

I think I may have read some of his books back in High School, but I don't recall them at all. It'll be nice to start afresh.

[Diane S ☔]

Reading Three-Day Town and The Doll: The Lost Short Stories and boy are these stories extremely dark. Also reading an ARC of Ste Penneys newest The Invisible Ones.

[Barbara]

I finished Dark Hollow byJohn Connolly, a Charlie Parker mystery. Good plot with tons of action. Lots of violence and death. Recommended for thriller fans.

[Anthony]

Rosemary wrote: "The Book Thief"

Rosemary - I hope you enjoy it... I found The Book Thief truly outstanding and very touching... (I'm still in the middle of A Clash of Kings but slowly losing interest... will G.R.R.Martin ever take his epic saga anywhere...? Sadly, I'm starting to doubt it)

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I've got too many books going all at once:

The Bookseller of Kabul (meh...)
Captain Blood (good swashbuckling action!)
Wickford Point (interesting period piece)

But I want to get them all out of the way. I have 3 Agatha Christies that I want to read for the Author Fest!

[Jannene]

This was a good book. It wasn't what I normally read but it was a nice change of pace. Mary, is easy to identify with as she is caring, determined, and wants to please everyone. She is the girl everyone seems to like and I did like her myself. I still have no idea how the title ties into the book.

[Shawn]

Anthony wrote: "Rosemary wrote: "The Book Thief"

Rosemary - I hope you enjoy it... I found The Book Thief truly outstanding and very touching... (I'm still in the mid..."

I waited for six years with baited breath for A Dance With Dragons. I'm no longer tremendously excited for the next book.

I finished Chasing Spirits. It was excellent, although not the same tone as Diary of the Displaced. I will finish the series, but I'm reading something else right now.

Diary of the Displaced is EXCELLENT if you like the earlier Stephen King, it's rather like that. Almost in the same genre as The Gunslinger.

[Kathy]

Reading The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz. This book is the first, new Holmes story that has been sanctioned by the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle since his death.

[Jane]

Are you enjoying it Kathy, I have bought it as a Christmas present?

[Kathy]

Jane wrote: "Are you enjoying it Kathy, I have bought it as a Christmas present?"

Yes, very much. About halfway through.

[Curlyhair]

Kathy wrote: "Reading The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz. This book is the first, new Holmes story that has been sanctioned by the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle si..."

I saw Anthony Horowitz talking about it on The Book Show and it did sound interesting. I used to read the Sherlock Holmes books years ago. Hope you're enjoying it. I might have a look for it in the New Year.

[Curlyhair]

Not long started The Closers by Michael Connelly. The next one on the list of Harry Bosch books for me.

[Tay]

John wrote: "Completed reading Jo Nesbo's Nemesis today. I normally like novels with many twists and complex plots, but this one suffered because it had far too many of them. It felt convoluted. If any of th..."

Jeffery Deaver is the same way. I like some twists but when it comes one after another it just seems unreal that it's laughable. I like Deaver's books and will eventually start picking up again.

[Tay]

Curlyhair wrote: "Not long started The Closers by Michael Connelly. The next one on the list of Harry Bosch books for me."

You will not be disappointed in any of the Connelly's books.

[Tay]

Jannene wrote: "Pete wrote: "I've come to the conclusion that it is seldom worthwhile to plow through an entire series for the sake of that alone (especially if the series is going from A to Z!).

The only exce..."

Killing Floor is a great read. It's written in first person so I don't know if that will make a difference or not but I've been on the Lee Child kick this summer have breeze through eight of them so far. I need to pick up One Shot which is being turned into a movie starring Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher. I know it's not the best choice. LOL

[Diane S ☔]

Reading The Drop and I just love the motto that Bosch lives by. Everyone counts or no one counts.

[Jannene]

I just finished . This was a good book. It wasn't like her other books. It was like a treasure hunt. She never did get to use her indestructible dress in this book.

[Jane]

I have just read In the Blood by Steve Robinson and I absolutely loved it. Brilliant fist novel and really looking forward to the next one. Also read A Mysterious Affair of Style by Gilbert Adair and enjoyed it too. Witty and clever although I did guess the murderer. Now reading A Perfect Death by Kate Ellis - so many good books out there!

[Tay]

Finished . A great ending to a great trilogy. Starting

[Shawn]

Tay wrote: "Finished. A great ending to a great trilogy. Starting "

I've seen a lot of bad reviews for The Night Eternal, which bothered me as I LOVED the other two. I put off reading it because of them. Could you tell me why you loved it? It may be that I just don't agree with the other reviewers! And honestly, that would make me super happy. Because I *really* want to read and love that book.

[Jannene]

I just finished . This book was so much better than the previous. I was dreading to read this book because the previous ones weren't as good as the earlier ones. This was great and I loved the story line. I laughed many times like I did with the earlier books. I was pleasantly surprised.

[Barbara]

Jannene wrote: "I just finished . This book was so much better than the previous. I was dreading reading this book because the previous ones weren't as good as te earlier ones...."

I'm reading this one now; very entertaining.

[Tay]

Shawn wrote: "Tay wrote: "Finished. A great ending to a great trilogy. Starting "

I've seen a lot of bad reviews for [book:The Night Ete..."

Maybe people are disappointed in the the way it ended without the big battle scene but I actually like it because the way it all ended and who lives and who dies I was happy with. There is a inner battle with Eph and his son Nick and I love the love between them will never let up and as a father I can relate to what he is going through and he will do whatever it takes to get his son back which I respect. I think a lot of the bad reviews probably has to do with the lack of action which is understandable more the book is more about relationship I thought. I hope that helps.

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To Hayes I too have read the Secret Garden more than once. It is a wonderful story.I will put the Forgotten Garden on my tbr list for sure. THANKS. LUCY @12:30p.m.on 12-15-11

[Shawn]

Tay wrote: "I hope that helps. "
Ok. I'm sold. I'll get it now. :)

[The Pirate Ghost]

Finished with Fool Moon and now I've started on Bubba and the Missing Womanby C.L. Bevill the third Bubba installment. It's a bit more serious than the first two, but, the plot is better and the writing better yet. Still, there is enough of the humor that I enjoyed so much through the first two to keep me happy.

[Sheila]

I'm reading The Caller. I've barely started, so no opinion yet, but generally, I like Karen Fossum's books.

[Sheila]

Marjorie wrote: "I liked the one Karen Fossum book I read, When the Devil Holds the Candle. Felicity David is a terrific translator, too. I need to get back and read some more of Fossum's books. I wo..."

She seems to have fallen from grace. I've read a few reviews - professional and from readers - that say her last few books haven't been as good as her earlier ones. Maybe that's why you don't hear as much about her as the other Nordics. She's still pretty popular, though.

[Genine]

I went to the library to donate several books, and three library books jumped into my book bag - Sleepless by Charlie Huston (loved his The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death), Huck by Janet Elder and The Woodcutter by Reginald Hill. So much for my pledge to read only books I own until January!

[Sheila]

Genine wrote: "I went to the library to donate several books, and three library books jumped into my book bag - Sleepless by Charlie Huston (loved his The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death), Huck by Janet..."

I love the title The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death. I'll have to look that one up.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

[Dori]

I recently finished "The Creation of Eve" by Lynn Cullen; and I'm currently reading "A Dozen Deadly Roses" by Kathy Bennett

[Sandra]

Genine wrote: "I went to the library to donate several books, and three library books jumped into my book bag - Sleepless by Charlie Huston (loved his The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death), Huck by Janet..."

I have the same problem! We should start a support group; I've reached the first step by admitting I have a problem, but I can't seem to move to the next step!

[The Pirate Ghost]

hmm... a 12 step recovery program for Kindle-ah-holics?

Step 1

I admit that I am powerless over my kindle ereader and that my life has become unmanagable.

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Genine wrote: "I went to the library to donate several books, and three library books jumped into my book bag... "

Libraries are Dangerous Places, GenineEveryone (!). Gotta be careful out there! ;-)

[Nigel]

My top 5 reads of the year have just been posted by Luca Veste over at his blog, Guilty Conscience:

http://www.lucaveste.com/2011/12/nige...

One of them is a classic in the making.

Just finished The Sisters Brothers. Moving on to Dig Two Graves

[Shawn]

Rachel wrote: "Discovered Robert Crais' Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series 3 months ago; have devoured all of them and now bereft (thank goodness - next book is out in January!).

Can anyone recommend another good thrill..."

Have you tried Dead Wood? That's a good one. I also REALLY liked The Abbey.

If you are ok with a touch of supernatural in your thrillers (um, okay. More than a touch. Although it starts with a touch and progresses through the ensuing books) - the F Paul Wilson Repairman Jack books are real favorites of mine.

[Alex]

Rachel wrote: "Discovered Robert Crais' Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series 3 months ago; have devoured all of them and now bereft (thank goodness - next book is out in January!).

Can anyone recommend another good thrill..."

Try Simon Kernick.