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[Anita]

I'm into the second in the Inspector Montalbano series, The Terra-Cotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri. Liked the first, and the second is just as good so far.

[Donna]

Just started Blind Goddess: A Hanne Wilhelmsen Novel.

[Anita]

Just finished the first and second Inspector Salvo Montalbano books set in Sicily - The Shape of Water and The Terra-Cotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri. Excellent sense of place and characterization in these books. Now for something different, Mission to Paris by Alan Furst.

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

I just finished Hypothermia by Arnaldur Indridason - a solid good one in teh series. But odd when Eva Lind was not just a constant irritation. She seemed nearly like a human...

[Angela]

I love Hypothermia and all of Indridason's books. Cant wait to read Outrage,

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

I can't either. Meanwhile, Have Mercy on Us All was a nice new discovery for a French detective, chief inspector Adamsberg. Can't wait to try more of that series...

[Angela]

Will hae to check that one out. Thanks.

[Anita]

Just finished Jo Nesbo's The Redbreast and now I'm waiting for the first in the series which has recently been translated to English. It is called The Bat - can't wait to get the call that my library reserve is in!

[Sharon, Moderator]

Anita wrote: "Just finished Jo Nesbo's The Redbreast and now I'm waiting for the first in the series which has recently been translated to English. It is called The Bat - can't wait to get the call that my libra..."

Mine too..... Just got the reserved newest Hakan Nesser this morning on iBook. Still a wait for The Bat. Look fwd to it as liked his earlier books best. More creditable.

[Art]

Reading Death at La FeniceI liked the German TV Show and this book so far runs pretty close, a easy fast read at this point which is what I need right now.

[Sharon, Moderator]

Art wrote: "Reading Death at La FeniceI liked the German TV Show and this book so far runs pretty close, a easy fast read at this point which is what I need right now."

Me too! Enjoy the Donna Leon films and all the books from the beginning. Good relaxed reading, which is often a comfort but these are also entertaining. Colleagues, family, beauty of Venice and food coupled with some really real European situations and concerns. The characters grow on you book by book.....

[Art]

Me too! Enjoy the Donna Le..."

I really enjoyed this one and am looking forward to the next. I was surprised at how much the German TV show stayed loyal to the book, which might be a turn off for some but almost made it a relaxing read fro me, sort of a break from other stories where I had to pay deeper attention.

[Art]

Now onto Israel for Crimes of the City

[Sharon, Moderator]

Art wrote: "Me too! Enjoy the Donna Le..."

I really enjoyed this one and am looking forward to the next. I was surprised at how much the German TV show stayed loyal to the book, which might be a turn off for..."

I agree...and the visuals are good. Her books are huge in Germany.

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

The Killer Inside Me was something I couldn't resist (also because of the name of the author :p). Surprisingly timeless piece considered it was first published in 1952.
And now after finishing that (sigh), time for "Winter's Last Case", or "Winter's Last Winter", however it'll be translated eventually, apparently the last Erik Winter case by Åke Edwardson. (My sister gave me her copy)

[Anita]

Just finished a book by Daniel Silva called The Fallen Angel: A Novel. It is the 12th in the Gabriel Allon series, and I have read all of them to date. I enjoyed the characters, pacing and descriptions of the various settings (Rome, Vienna, St. Moritz, Jerusalem), and learned a about life in modern-day Jerusalem to boot in this installment.

[Kath]

Just finished The Inspector and Silence by Hakan Nesser and today began the book I've been waiting for 6 months to read, The Caller by Karin Fossum. Just got it in my library today and I'm lovin' it!

[Sharon, Moderator]

Just finished The Angel's Game, second of Carlos Ruiz Zafon's series. Absolutely a book that sucks you in and keeps you reading. Everything happens...totally wonderful read. Ending is awesome! Keen to get and start three and four...more time in Barcelona.
The Shadow of the Wind.
The Angel’s Game.
The Prisoner of the Wind.
The Rose of Fire.

The Prisoner of Heaven returns to the world of The Cemetery of Forgotten Books and the Sempere & Sons bookshop. It begins one year after the close of The Shadow of the Wind when a mysterious stranger enters the shop, looking for a copy of The Count of Monte Cristo.

The Prisoner of Heaven is published in Spain today and the English language version will be out in the UK on 21/06/2012

Now the Rose of Fire, number four is out too now!

[Sharon, Moderator]

Good interview with Jo Nesbo.
http://www.northcountrypublicradio.or...

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

Indeed. Nesbø is one of my addictions.. Can't wait for the next one (I guess the first two cass of Harry finally being translated?).
Now just a US book, The Drop by Michael Connelly. Harry Boach is a lot like Harry Hole, and after a few books without enough action I needed something like it. Too bad now I'm out of Connellys too :)

By the way, Random House has offered a book for 25 people in this group. I posted about iron the author central&giveaways section. Still looking for people who'd like to read the book offered... I would like to, but it would be fun to have more people read the same book. So please find the thread and volunteer there and I'll do what needs to happen to get the book for y'all.

[Art]

Reading Jo Nesbo's the Leopard right now.

[GlenK]

I just started The Devotion of Suspect X, a very clever inverted police procedural from Japan. I'd like to read more from this author (Keigo Higashino) - any recommendations?

[Anita]

Just picked up Broken Harbour by Tana French. I'm half wondering if I need to start with her first book instead?

[Angela]

Robin wrote: "The Book Thief, set in Nazi Germany. Wonderful."

I loved this book!

[Angela]

I loved this book! Narrated by Death!

[Angela]

GlenK wrote: "I just started The Devotion of Suspect X, a very clever inverted police procedural from Japan. I'd like to read more from this author (Keigo Higashino) - any recommendations?"

[Angela]

I have only a few pages to go. I enjoyed it but didn't love it. It just all seemed too simple somehow!

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

It's frustrating when there are several books in a row that just don't quite capture the details (suspense, thrill, characters etc) quite right. So time for an odd break with some otehr genres... and back to thrills with Death in Little Tokyo

[Kathleen]

The Physician by Noah Gordon.Very long book but fascinating historical fiction.

[Donna]

Just started Jade Lady Burning. South Korea in the 1970s, very interesting.

[Susan]

Try The Boy in the Suitcase, by 2 female Swedish authors, a tour de force. Told by multiple characters (defined in excellent detail). Terrific suspense as all the plotlines come together in the end. The Boy in the Suitcase

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

I thought that was 2 Danes - but haven't had a closer look yet (other than I got the same book today - though got to finish something else first). :)

[Susan]

Anna wrote: "I thought that was 2 Danes - but haven't had a closer look yet (other than I got the same book today - though got to finish something else first). :)"

You may be correct ... my mistake. Great book tho, once you start you won't put it down.

[Anita]

Anita wrote: "Just picked up Broken Harbour by Tana French. I'm half wondering if I need to start with her first book instead?"

Went back and got In The Woods, the first in the series which has won several awards. Though long on words, a very good psychological thriller. Will certainly look for the next in this series set in Ireland.

[Rosie]

I am currently reading Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson.

[Jasmina]

I thought it was about time to finish reading the remaining books from the Pretty Little Liars-series that I started back in middle school, -so that's what I'm reading right now (technically starting tomorrow, but yeah). I'm eagerly waiting to get my copy for The Devil's Kiss by the Norwegian author Unni Lindell... not patient at all!

[Pat]

I'm way behind in my reading - currently into Martin Walker's The Crowded Grave set in the south of France. His books blend current affairs with historical issues in very interesting ways.

[Sharon, Moderator]

Pat wrote: "I'm way behind in my reading - currently into Martin Walker's The Crowded Grave set in the south of France. His books blend current affairs with historical issues in very interesting ways."

I am keen to get into his books and have a few downloaded. Soooo behind. Enjoy.

[Angela]

So many books, so little time...

[Art]

Started The Viper this afternoon.

[Susan]

I have just begun reading Donna Leone's Death at La Fenice and I'm sorry to say that so far I am disappointed. I've heard many recommendations about her and her books. I figured I couldn't lose. The book is set in Venice and it's about the death of an opera conductor. I've been to Venice and as a professional musician I played many operas.
Here's my problem. She does nothing to make me empathize with the protagonist. To me, he comes across as overbearing and snide. I'll keep going, but I'm not sure for how much longer.

[Lemar]

The Australian mysteries of Arthur Upfield are money in the bank for me. Written in a time of prevalent racist his books instead reflect Australian society in the outback that rings true and is presented with affection for the characters and without bias against either the white settlers or the aboriginies. Except for the murderers! Just finished one of his last in this series, The Will of the Tribe written in 1962.

[Art]

Off to Mongolia for The Shadow Walker today

[Susan]

Just finished Solo by Jack Higgins and reviewed it here on Goodreads. Great revenge novel featuring a concert pianist hitman, yup, the British intelligence agent who hunts for him, and a woman psychiatrist romantically involved with both of them. Quite a tale!

Now I'm reading The Mercy Rule by John Lescroart and loving it. Mostly because I'll read anything featuring San Francisco Police Detective Abe Glitsky, half Jew, half black, with a wicked sense of humor and a ruthless drive to solve murders.

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

Ooh, I might have to add Lescoart on my shopping list :)

[Anita]

Clearing my stack of books to put Helsinki White at the top - love James Thompson's books and hope there are many more to come! I was thrilled to be first on our library's reserve list...

[Sharon, Moderator]

Susan wrote: "Just finished Solo by Jack Higgins and reviewed it here on Goodreads. Great revenge novel featuring a concert pianist hitman, yup, the British intelligence agent who hunts for him, and a woman psyc..."

Have not read any Higgins in years and thought that sounds familiar....his books are very good. Used to read him faithfully. That was a big hit in the early 80s.

[Art]

Started Frozen Assets today.

[Susan]

Sharon wrote: "Susan wrote: "Just finished Solo by Jack Higgins and reviewed it here on Goodreads. Great revenge novel featuring a concert pianist hitman, yup, the British intelligence agent who hunts for him, an..."
It's an interesting novel, especially, for me, the musical elements. It also details the mechanics of the hitter's actions, a bit like Forsythe's Day of the Jackal, but if you're looking for a book with a happy ending, this book is not it.

[Sharon, Moderator]

Susan wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Susan wrote: "Just finished Solo by Jack Higgins and reviewed it here on Goodreads. Great revenge novel featuring a concert pianist hitman, yup, the British intelligence agent who hu..."

I was a huge fan and read them. Really loved Jack Higgins books as I recall and glad they still read well.