What Cozy Did You Just Finish Reading??? (Archive) Showing 1,601-1,650 of 6,243

[Susie]

I just finished Stirring Up Strife by Jennifer Stanley. I think this was the first book I've read by her that was just so-so. The characters just didn't grab me like her other series.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Lizz wrote: "Sambuca is the sweetest cat, and so lovable. He is quite huge, though. The nickname for the breed is "Potato on a stick" because they are stocky but have long..."

This weekend I go to a cat fair, so I hope to see a cat like him :D

[Caroline]

I just finished I've read this series since the beginning and really enjoy the Gray Whale Inn mysteries. I love the setting (an inn on an island off the coast of ME), would like to have the characters for friends and start to drool when she talks about cooking (there are even recipes thrown in!). Karen MacInerney does a good job with these books, imho.

[Priscilla]

I have just finished reading . Not one of the better cozy books I have read. Very slow and not much happened. A few pranks at a teachers school and someone got injured. It included at lot of literature, which I dont mind but I just couldnt get on with the authors writing style.

[Julia]

Caroline wrote: "I just finished I've read this series since the beginning and really enjoy the Gray Whale Inn mysteries. I love the setting (an inn on an island off the c..."

Oh good. This is on my to read list and sounded like it would be good. I've read Sarah Graves Home Repair is Homicide series which is also set in Maine. Enjoyed it. Thanks Caroline!

[Katherine]

Just finished but think I may take a break from China for awhile--her obsession with Smart Cookie's appearance is beginning to annoy and I wish The Whiz would make a reappearance. This was a good read and I'm interested in finding out what gives with the father's death, but I really knew who the murderer in this one was in about the third or fourth chapter. I'm getting too used to the author's style and the mysteries aren't challenging anymore. BUT, I'm not giving up on the series because, having taught botany for years and having an herb garden of sorts, I love the herbal lore, recipes and care that make up a good portion of each story.

[Emma]

Just finished Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs and really enjoyed it. I will definitely be checking out the next one from the library in the coming weeks. But for now, I think I'll take a break from cozies and read some much needed Sherlock Holmes.

[Caroline]

Okay. I finished but I started it a while ago and just got turned off by the "preachiness" of it all. A few others in the group made similar comments and I had to make myself finish it. I really love the Sister Jane Arnold series by Rita Mae Brown and like the Mrs. Murphy series but don't know that I'll get into this one. In the end, it was just okay. Parts of it were interesting but most of it was too opinionated and political about water rights in Nevada and ecology, etc. that it just turned me off. Disappointing.

[Heidi]

Just finished and liked it. Anyone else read the other books in the series?

[Shay]

Caroline wrote: "Okay. I finished but I started it a while ago and just got turned off by the "preachiness" of it all. A few others in the group made similar commen..."

I returned this unread. I knew it was going to be bad when I was reading the character list at the beginning of the book and was already irritated. I think I'm done with her.

[Susie]

Heidi I wrote: "Just finished and liked it. Anyone else read the other books in the series?"

I have Heidi! Actually, that first book was the best, the second one pretty good, but the next two were just OK. But, I will read the new one that comes out in April. Let us know if you read anymore ;)

[Heidi]

Will do Susie. Thanks for your input!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Have been laid out all weekend with a respiratory infection, which sucks, but boy did I get some reading done! lol I finished:

Farm Fresh Murder - I enjoyed this book quite a bit more than I thought I would, based on what I'd heard. I found the characters to be likeable, although the protagonist was a bit proud - humility is a bit more attractive in a character, imho. Sense of place was excellent and I had no trouble imagining the farm community in South Carolina. I figured out whodunit early on in the story but I still enjoyed reading through to the end. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.

Hula Done It?, G'Day to Die and Norway to Hide. - I needed Norway to Hide for both my Autumn and Clue challenges and I need to read a series in order. I definitely liked the last books of the series far more than the first. The plots seemed more solid and Emily less flighty. All in all, it's too bad the series ended, but at least the author ended it on her terms, so no loose ends.

[Leslie]

Heidi I wrote: "Just finished and liked it. Anyone else read the other books in the series?"

I really like this series Heidi..the books make me want to be more organized(never sticks though). The latest book ended in a cliffhanger..so I am waiting impatiently for the next one to come out!

[Kim]

Melodie wrote: "Daphne wrote: "Well I stuck with and enjoyed the mystery very much, even though I didn't like any of the main characters. One exception was Miss Marple, the..."

I liked this one and it wasn't too fluffy. I don't remember liking or disliking any of the characters. I intend to read more of the series, just haven't gotten them yet.

[Leslie]

I finished last night. I am completely surprised by the fact that I loved the book. It didn't sound all that great..and I can't do crafts for love or money...but it to me was a great book with good characters and lots of room for growth in the story. Can't wait for the next one.

[Melodie]

Leslie wrote: "I finished last night. I am completely surprised by the fact that I loved the book. It didn't sound all that great..and I can't do crafts for love or ..."

I've got this one coming up soon in The Pile!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "I finished last night. I am completely surprised by the fact that I loved the book. It didn't sound all that great..and I can't do crafts for love or ..."

Thank you for remembering it to me. I've included the series in ficfact.

[Susie]

I just finished Moving is Murder. The main character did a few dumb things, but I think I'll try the next one.

[Shay]

Susie in KS wrote: "I just finished Moving is Murder. The main character did a few dumb things, but I think I'll try the next one."

I don't like this series. I find the main character annoying. Is this the series where she brings her kids to interview suspects? If so, then I thought she was stupid and a bad mother too. I had to stop reading this series.

[❂ Murder by Death]

I just finished The Lies That Bind. I absolutely love this series and I thought this book was excellent. Great characters and setting, and the book conservation subject fascinates me enough to look for classes here in Melbourne. Can't wait for the next book!

[Melodie]

Jennifer-in-oz wrote: "I just finished The Lies That Bind. I absolutely love this series and I thought this book was excellent. Great characters and setting, and the book conservation subject fascinates me..."

I've just barely started this one, but I loved the other 2 so don't expect this one to be any different!

[Caitlin]

Jennifer-in-oz wrote: "Have been laid out all weekend with a respiratory infection, which sucks, but boy did I get some reading done! lol I finished:

Farm Fresh Murder - I enjoyed this book quite a bit..."

Hope you are feeling better!

[Caitlin]

Leslie wrote: "I finished last night. I am completely surprised by the fact that I loved the book. It didn't sound all that great..and I can't do crafts for love or ..."

Leslie- I totally agree with you! I loved this book! I can't wait for the next one to come out! I loved Angus too. Reading the book made me want to run out and rescue an Irish Wolfhound!

[Leslie]

Caitlin wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I finished last night. I am completely surprised by the fact that I loved the book. It didn't sound all that great..and I can't do craf..."

Me too Caitlin...Angus was one of the best characters..besides Jill..ha ha

[Martha]

Read & enjoyed it. Will read more by this author.

[Jan]

I finished Tressed to Kill by Lila Dare. It was a lot of fun. I will read the next in the series.

[Heidi]

Just finished . I liked it, but Alex is not your normal cozy protaganist (she swears and everything!)

[Miki]

Marisa wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I finished last night. I am completely surprised by the fact that I loved the book. It didn't sound all that great..and I can't do craf..."

I wasn't sure if I would like this one, but I really enjoyed it. Since I have spent some time on the Oregon Coast, I also found it had a good sense of place.

[Heidi]

Kari wrote: "I just finished and I really liked it. I really enjoyed the book and book bookbinding background."

Me too. Me too.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I've just finished and I've liked a lot. I've liked the main character and the writing, not as feisty as a lot of books now. I'm definitively reading the next one.

[Robin]

Haven't read any good mysteries so fat. I am on other goodreads groups where we are reading other books.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished Scent to Her Grave by India Ink. I enjoyed it enough as a first to read the next one in the series.

[Caroline]

Finished and I really loved it. Margaret Maron's Judge Deborah Knott books are always a good read for me. I love the family aspect especially. Also finished and it was great. Good series plot development! Weird - both of those are Christmas-time books and I haven't read the Thanksgiving book yet! LOL Oh well. I'm reading that now.

[Rashaan]

I just finished Fundraising the Dead...What a disappointment.

[Melodie]

Rashaan wrote: " I just finished Fundraising the Dead...What a disappointment."

I'm not crazy about Sheila Connolly at all. I don't care for her "Apple Orchard" series, so never even thought about this one at all.

[Susan]

I just finished "If Books Could Kill" by Kate Carlisle. I really enjoyed this book.

[Rashaan]

Melodie wrote: "Rashaan wrote: " I just finished Fundraising the Dead...What a disappointment."

I'm not crazy about Sheila Connolly at all. I don't care for her "Apple O..."

Melodie, I thought, I would give it a read with it being a new-series and all. To tell you the truth, the writing wasn't bad it was the story line and the main character that just came up flat.

I don't think I'll be read the next book in this series at all.

[Melissa]

I just finished - I enjoy this cozy series "centered" around a small town, and a needlecraft shop. Lots of interesting characters..it left me guessing until the end of the story.

[Melodie]

Susan wrote: "I just finished "If Books Could Kill" by Kate Carlisle. I really enjoyed this book."

I'm reading which is the new one in this series right now. Pretty good, so far! I like this series and Brooklyn's offbeat family.

[Rashaan]

I'll have to check it out. Thanks! It sounds great.

[Susie]

I just finished Murder Past Due. It wasn't a bad book...and it wasn't a really good book. The story fell flat somewhere along the way. But I will try the next one (if there is one) to see if it gets any better.

[Melodie]

Susie in KS wrote: "I just finished Murder Past Due. It wasn't a bad book...and it wasn't a really good book. The story fell flat somewhere along the way. But I will try the next one (if there is one..."

I really liked this one! I had it figured out pretty early on, but I liked the characters and I LOVED the cat!

[Heidi]

Just finished Death on Demandand really liked it.

[Kimmie]

I finished and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely read more books in this series.

[Wana]

Rashaan wrote: " I just finished Fundraising the Dead...What a disappointment."

Aww that doesn't make me feel good. I was going to start this book tomorrow. Maybe I'll hold off and read something else.

[Wana]

I just finished and I'm not sure how I felt about the book as a whole. It was really just ok but I really like hearing about all the other mystery books I've never heard of. I'll read more in the series just to add books to my ever-growing list.

[Heidi]

Wana wrote: "I just finished and I'm not sure how I felt about the book as a whole. It was really just ok but I really like hearing about all the other mystery books I've neve..."

I just finished this one too! I listened to it on audiobooks, so perhaps that is why I liked it. I also liked the couple dynamic it reminded me of Hart to Hart (old tv show).

[Vicki]

Am at a mystery conference today with Charlaine Harris as the guest of honor. What a prolific author...four series!

[Kimmie]

I just finished on audio. What she doesn't get herself in to. I found I enjoy these most when I space them out.