What Cozy Did You Just Finish Reading??? (Archive) Showing 2,251-2,300 of 6,243

[Deborah]

I love Caroyln Hart's characters. I can figure out who did it a lot of the time which normally makes me strop reading a series, but I love her characters so much that I just have to keep going with it.

[Sherry]

Kaye wrote: "Just finished Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton and it's a good one! I like this series."

Sorry to disagree, Kaye, but I was really looking forward to reading this latest episode in the adventures of Hamish Macbeth. I read it yesterday, and it has been a long time since I was as disappointed in a book as I was in this one. It seemed to consist of one senseless killing after another (much more gorey than her other works) and in some instances the connection to the plot (such as it was, and what there was of it!) was very tenuous. If you have other books further down on your TBR list that you're looking forward to, you might want to skip over this one and read them first, because this one is a waste of time.

[Zoe]

I finished this evening and I absolutely loved it! This series has become one of my favorites.

[Melodie]

Zoe wrote: "I finished this evening and I absolutely loved it! This series has become one of my favorites."

I love this series, too!

[Susie]

Kaye wrote: "Just finished Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton and it's a good one! I like this series."

That's good to hear Kaye...I think I'm #2 on the waiting list from the library ;)

[Marja]

I just finished reading Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy. I was curious about it because it won an award at the Love is Murder Conference in Feb., and I wasn't disappointed.

[Sandra J]

I finished From Here to Paternity last night. I enjoy the characters, and the mystery in this one was pretty good.

[Susan]

Just finished the 2nd Lucy Valentine book, "Deeply, Desperately" by Heather Webber. Loved it as much as the first. Can't wait to read the next one.

[Caroline]

Finished ,which was okay, and - also okay. Neither one thrilled me to death.

[Kaye]

Sherry wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Just finished Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton and it's a good one! I like this series."

Sorry to disagree, Kaye, but I was really looking f..."


No need to be "sorry to disagree" that's what makes this forum interesting. If we all liked the same books, it would be pretty boring. One man's trash is another man's treasure so the saying goes. I do agree that this was more gory than some of her other books but I still like Hamish and I did like the plot line about Angela's writing.

[Toni]

Warren wrote: "I am re-reading Carolyn Hart's Death on Demand. She's an amazing writer. When I grow up as an author I want to be her."

death on demand is a amazing writer i have too agree with u

[Toni]

Melodie wrote: "Zoe wrote: "I finished this evening and I absolutely loved it! This series has become one of my favorites."

I love this series, too!"

i read them so fast i cant wait till the next hamish installment great series

[Sherry]

Kaye wrote: "Sherry wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Just finished Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton and it's a good one! I like this series."

Sorry to disagree, Kaye, but I was..."

I also like Hamish, and the plot line about Angela's writing could contribute to some interesting things in the future. Unfortunately, I thought that almost got lost among the other stuff.

[Kristi]

Kaye wrote: "Sherry wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Just finished Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton and it's a good one! I like this series."

Sorry to disagree, Kaye, but I was..."

Speaking of the Hamish series, I've run across it here on the forums a fair bit and good friend of mine has recently reviewed a handful of them on her blog. But, the early books do not seem to be very accessible - at least via the library (only WMA audio file via NetLibrary, no print copies and as I'm a mac user that leaves me out), my local used bookstore etc. Does anyone have a recommendation on the absolute latest book one should start with? I'm kind of anal and like to read series in order as best as I'm able.

[Ariel]

I just finished Beaglemania. I enjoyed it. Well done cozy.

[Kristi]

Kari wrote: "Try www.bookfinder.com for the early books"

Thanks Kari!

[Caroline]

Just finished two that I basically skipped through in a day because I just can't take any more - and . I love a lot of cozy authors and, occasionally I'll continue to buy books in a series to support an author but I'm honestly done with these two. The never ending love triangles and a couple other things have just forced me to say "enough." They were fun for a while but can't take 'em anymore and there are lots of other good books to read. Sorry.

[Sherry]

I hear you loud nd clear! I hate it when a series is really fun and entertaining, and suddenly just takes a real dive; or sometimes one will make a sharp turn out into left field, leaving you wondering "Where did that come from?" That is what happened, in my opinion, in the latest Hamish Macbeth book. There was also some of the repeated difficulty in his love life, with the same two women . I'll read the next book in the series, but unless it gets back on track, that will be the last one.

[Deborah]

Just finished the Shooting in the Shop by Simon Brett. Just as much fun as the earlier works.

[Sarah]

I am currently reading Steamed by Jessica Conant-Park and I'm enjoying it so far! I had to come to this website and see reviews because I'm curious. I think the author has a great sense of humor.

[Shay]

Did anyone see the Hamish Macbeth TV series? I wanted to, but then I saw the picture for the DVD cover on Netflix and the actor just doesn't look like what I though. Maybe it's just because he doesn't have red hair? http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Hamish-M...

[Susan]

Shay, I used to watch it on BBCAMERICA a few years ago. I really enjoyed watching it. Was sad that they took it off. Glad it is on Netflix, can't wait to watch it again.

[Susan]

Just finished "Absolutely, Positvely" by Heather Webber. Just really enjoy this series so much. Now to wait for a new one.

[Heidi]

Shay wrote: "Did anyone see the Hamish Macbeth TV series? I wanted to, but then I saw the picture for the DVD cover on Netflix and the actor just doesn't look like what I though. Maybe it's just because he does..."

I watched a few episodes but the accents were too hard for me to understand.

[Karen]

I just finished another Joan Hess-which are cozies my library has an abundance of-The Goodbye Body: A Claire Malloy MysteryI read three of hers in a row with Claire. I will probably read them all, but yesterday checked out a different author which I heard about and found that my small library has a lot of:P.D. James.The Murder Room( I tried to put book cover on here, but this is what I got instead. What am i doing wrong?)

[Susie]

Karen wrote: "I just finished another Joan Hess-which are cozies my library has an abundance of-The Goodbye Body: A Claire Malloy MysteryI read three of hers in a row with Claire. I will probably..."

Karen, when you "add book/author" there will be little buttons that appear at the bottom of that screen that ask if you want to add the "link" or the "cover". I think the link button is usually marked so you have to manually change it. Hope that makes sense ;)

[Kimmie]

Yesterday I finished . I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one because Edwina and Debbie Sue played a small role in the story. It mainly focused on a new character Paige and her love interest Spur. I found Paige to be annoying and the mystery didn't really come to light until the last quarter of the book. I was highly disappointed. I hope the next one is better.
-Kimmie

[Caroline]

Well, after a long break, I went back to the Alpine series by Mary Daheim. Just finished and . I guess a break was what I needed because I'm glad we've moved past the Tom and his kids thing and more back to typical zaniness in Alpine. Was also VERY happy to see developments in the Vida/Roger thing! : ) Both were enjoyable reads.

[Kristi]

I just finished the second Dixie Diva book, Drop Dead Divas by Virginia Brown. While there was about 1/2 a chapter in there that had me laughing out loud so much I was thankful to be home alone, overall the book wasn't as good as the first one I thought. Though I don't often read two books from a series so close together. That may have influenced me. But I didn't find the second book overall to be as funny as the first.

The Kindle formatting for book was much improved, however. There still was no working table of contents, but there was no strange mark-up text or odd line breaks in it anywhere. Belle Bridge Books more recent releases may no longer be banned from my purchasing (I borrowed this title).

[Warren]

I just finished Death on Demand again. I had forgotten just how innovative Carolyn Hart was in her first mystery in the series. She starts with a list of items, sounds boring but the way she wrote it was riveting. How many mysteries start with a list?

[Nell]

I just finished Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton. Not much mystery but a diverting read. Bretton usually writes contemporary romance and there is much more focus on the love interest and on the unusual town. The murder is barely mentioned and seems incidental.

[Shannon]

I have just finished reading and it was great! Definitely will keep on with this series.

[Zoe]

I finished two days ago, my first book for the Spring Challenge and I really enjoyed it, although I would really have loved Lola to play a more important part in the story.

[Marja]

Has anyone been reading the Sheila Connolly apple orchard series? I've really enjoyed those books.

[Melodie]

Marja wrote: "Has anyone been reading the Sheila Connolly apple orchard series? I've really enjoyed those books."

I didn't really care for the first couple and hadn't intended to read anymore. But the cover of the newest one just drew me in because it was so pretty so I caved. It was much better than the previous books!

[Liz]

Nell wrote: "I just finished Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton. Not much mystery but a diverting read. Bretton usually writes contemporary romance and there is m..."

I just read this one also. I'd say your comments are right on. I must admit I'm interested in reading the next one in the series.

[Nell]

Liz wrote: "Nell wrote: "I just finished Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton. Not much mystery but a diverting read. Bretton usually writes contemporary romance a..."

So am I. I'm a fan of her romance novels. This series is a new twist.

[Sassy]

I have enjoyed all of the "Miss Zukas" mystery books.
She might do one more. I asked her, if it
was at all possible, to finish the"story"
with a good ending if she is done with this series.
She said she might be able to do that.
Right now I am reading two books.
"How to Survive a Killer Seance".
Plus, "Murder of A Bookstore Babe".

[Melissa]

Shannon wrote: "I have just finished reading and it was great! Definitely will keep on with this series."

I recently received this one from paperbackswap.com, read the first one..and looking forward to this second one in the series!

[Sassy]

I did just finish "A decadent Way To Die".
McKevett's mystery books are really
fun to read.
Five stars from me.
What did I like?
The characters Savannah, Mike, her mother,
her friends etc.
The story line was very well done.
This book had friendship, love, and a message
to tell.Has anyone else read this mystery?
Heather/sassy

[Sassy]

I also read"Mistletoe and Mayhem".
I liked it.(Kingsbury)
"Arsenic and Old Paint"
I really liked this cozy.(
"Deadly Daggers" (Jim and Joyce Lavene.)
Loved it!
"Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder"(Chris Cavendar"
Liked it.
"Plaster and Poison(Bentley)
love this new series.
"The Proof is In the Pudding" (Wells)
This series is delightful.
Waiting for the newest book to come out.
I'll stop.
I don't want to overload or bore people.
Heather/Sassy

[Rosemary]

I just finished Death Turns a Trick I've red Julie Smith's New Orleans stories so was happy to find this one set in San Francisco. I haven't seen anything new by her lately. I wonder if she's still writing?

[Melodie]

Sassy wrote: "I did just finish "A decadent Way To Die".
McKevett's mystery books are really
fun to read.
Five stars from me.
What did I like?
The characters Savannah, Mike, her mother,
her friends etc.
..."

I read it a month or so ago. This has long been one of my favorite series, but this book and the one before it have just been a bit "off" for me. They don't "sound" the same to me, as though the voice is off. It's almost like they were written by someone else. I did really like the ending of this one as it was quite unexpected, so I'll be around for the next one.

[Sassy]

Melodie,
Sorry to hear you didn't like it.
I loved it.
To me, it is her best book yet.
Another author I like is Donna Andrews.
I usually love her books.
Her "Swan For the Money" was just so fun.
But the last one,"Stork Raving Mad",
was not so great.
I hated the ending, and having so many
characters with nothing important to say,
turned me off to her book.

[Melodie]

Sassy wrote: "Melodie,
Sorry to hear you didn't like it.
I loved it.
To me, it is her best book yet.
Another author I like is Donna Andrews.
I usually love her books.
Her "Swan For the Money" was just so..."

I've read a few of Donna Andrews books and they were pretty good. A couple of my favorites are Susan Wittig Albert & Earlene Fowler. Susan' new China Bayles book, , is on the way to me and I'm really looking forward to it. Earlene's new Benni Harper book is due out in May.

[Sassy]

I work at a library and see these books all the time.
I have to say, I haven't read any Albert or Fowler
books so far. But people seem to enjoy them.

[Sherry]

Melodie, thanks for the tip-off that there's another China Bayles mystery coming. Glad to hear it!

[Susie]

Sassy wrote: "I work at a library and see these books all the time.
I have to say, I haven't read any Albert or Fowler
books so far. But people seem to enjoy them."

I agree with Melodie on these two series and I really like them! You need to give them a try ;)

[Kristine (fezabel)]

I just finished Devil's Food Cake Murder and The Trouble With Magic. I'm on hold for Scones & Bones. I love all of these series & authors. They make a great little escape from studying.

[Nell]

Dru wrote: "Marja wrote: "Has anyone been reading the Sheila Connolly apple orchard series? I've really enjoyed those books."

I didn't like the first two but the fourth one was great."

This may be a series that I start in the middle. I found the 3rd one at a library booksale. From the comments in this group, I may stop trying to find the first two in the series.