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[Jennifer]

Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of like Janet Evanovich? I read one of the books and then deleted it, like a fool, and now I ..."

Was it that lady that wrote "there's nothing to fear but ferrets"? I've heard her compared to JE...

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Melodie wrote: "Maurie wrote: "On What Grounds It wasn't a bad book but I found it hard to relate with the protagonist's personality, which makes me uncertain if I'll read more in the series."

I'..."

Nope - I'm with you on this one. I didn't hate the series, but found I just didn't care about what happened to anybody in it. I think I even have a couple that I never started. Should go find those...

[Beth]

Marja wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of like Janet Evanovich? I read one of the books and then d..."

It might be Lisa Lutz and her The Spellman Files, about a family of private investigators. I often recommend this series for fans of the Stephanie Plum books by Evanovich.

[Marja]

Beth wrote: "Marja wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of like Janet Evanovich? I read one of the bo..."

Thanks, Beth, but not Lisa Lutz. I'll know the name when I see it. I'm trying to remember the details of the first book, and I can't even remember those.

[Heidi]

Marja wrote: "Beth wrote: "Marja wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of like Janet Evanovich? I read ..."

I asked you if it was Kathleen Bacus but I think you missed me :)

[Shay]

Marja wrote: "Beth wrote: "Marja wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of like Janet Evanovich? I read ..."

Stephanie Bond's Body Mover's series? The first book is Body Movers

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I've been rather busy here with the beginning of Spring, and have been remiss in posting my readings. I just finished , which was no more than I expected - a nostalgic trip to 400 miles north of everywhere. :) I also finished off Carola Dunns two short stores about Daisy Dalrymple - Unhappy Medium and Storm in a tea shoppe. Neither of which have ISBN numbers (so not in GR database) but were free downloads from her publishers website.

[Kaye]

Last night I finished and liked it a lot! Great new series.

[Caroline]

Well, I've never really gotten into Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books but Laura Levine is really funny. Her character Jaine Austin (sp?) writes (mainly commercials) and her cat is named Prozac. I think her books are laugh out loud funny.

I just finished and I liked it.

[Toni]

I just finished . It took me a little while to get into it but overall I enjoyed it, and will read the next book in the series when it comes out.

[Erin L]

I just recently read Laura Levine's series and LOVED the first book - even if it was pretty short.

Finished Too Big to Miss last night and I'm happy to say I've got another series/author I'm so excited to read.

[Marja]

Heidi wrote: "Marja wrote: "Beth wrote: "Marja wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of like Janet Evan..."

Heidi, I did miss you and I'm SO glad you were persistent. It is Kathleen Bacus I was trying to think of, and thanks for the other suggestions people made, too. Now I have a whole list of funny writers to work on.

[Susie]

Maurie wrote: "On What Grounds It wasn't a bad book but I found it hard to relate with the protagonist's personality, which makes me uncertain if I'll read more in the series."

I agree with Melodie, I don't like this series either ;(

[Nancy]

just finished and really enjoyed it.

[Dianne]

Just finished enjoyed this old one.

[Sherry]

Melodie wrote: "Maurie wrote: "On What Grounds It wasn't a bad book but I found it hard to relate with the protagonist's personality, which makes me uncertain if I'll read more in the series."

I'..."

Melodie, you're not alone! I found everything about this book so improbable that I just could not swallow it. I finished the first book, and abandoned the series.

[Nancy]

I just finished Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett.
Bookstore owner Tricia Miles isn’t convinced that her friend Deborah’s death was an accident. During the Founder’s Day celebration, a small private aircraft dove into the gazebo where Deborah was giving a speech and killed her. The pilot died too, and Tricia is surprised when she learns more about him. His death might not have been unanticipated. But who’d have wanted Deborah out of the way? Was she targeted, or was her death an accident as the police believe? One definite suspect is her husband, who promptly sells her shop. Isn’t it awfully convenient that his wife is out of the way? Who else stands something to gain by these circumstances? As Tricia seeks the truth, she learns secrets that may put her own life in danger. Sentenced to Death is another delightful addition to Lorna Barrett’s Booktown mystery series.

[Heidi]

Marja wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Marja wrote: "Beth wrote: "Marja wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Marja wrote: "Would someone please remind me of the name of the author we talked about not long ago who's funny, kind of ..."

Yay! I thought it was probably her since she was a featured author recently :) I love her btw.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I have just finished Killer Sweet Tooth and I've enjoyed it a lot.

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Toni wrote: "I just finished .I liked this book but I has some issues because I this was the first one I read in the series and there are SO many different characte..."
i couldn't read it because the print was soooo small

[Kaye]

Marisa wrote: "I have just finished Killer Sweet Tooth and I've enjoyed it a lot."

This was definitely a fun read!

[Melodie]

Peg wrote: "Toni wrote: "I just finished .I liked this book but I has some issues because I this was the first one I read in the series and there are SO many diffe..."

Have you tried one of those things you can buy that magnifies the whole page?

[Melodie]

I finished , and wouldn't recommend it to anyone!! Well, maybe if you're a big-time fashionista you wouldn't be so turned off by all the fashion name dropping.....and the clueless protagonist!

[Heidi]

Melodie wrote: "I finished , and wouldn't recommend it to anyone!! Well, maybe if you're a big-time fashionista you wouldn't be so turned off by all the fashion name dropping........"

Wow. I am actually glad you finally didn't like one of these new books because I can't keep up!

[Maurie]

Well not exactly finished. I read about a third of The Square Root of Murderbut it still wasn't holding my attention, so I closed it up and took it back to the library.

[Kate]

Just finished and . I really liked them both and they both helped me get in the mood for Halloween!

[Kaye]

Melodie wrote: "I finished , and wouldn't recommend it to anyone!! Well, maybe if you're a big-time fashionista you wouldn't be so turned off by all the fashion name dropping........"

Thanks for the heads-up Melodie! That name dropping would drive me nuts.

[Sarahandus]

The Resurrection Man by Charlotte MacLeod as a re-read; I love the Kelling/Bitterson team.

[Ariel]

I finished Paris to Die for. It had a great premise of a young Jackie as a spy and meant to be fast moving. I was incredibly disappointed and found the writing and plot seriously lacking - IMHO.

[Ariel]

Maurie wrote: "Well not exactly finished. I read about a third of The Square Root of Murderbut it still wasn't holding my attention, so I closed it up and took it back to the library."

I enjoyed it, but that just shows how books appeal to different people :-)

[Bobbi]

A.F. wrote: "I finished Paris to Die for. It had a great premise of a young Jackie as a spy and meant to be fast moving. I was incredibly disappointed and found the writin..."

That is good to know. I love, love books set in Paris.

[Susie]

Melodie wrote: "I finished , and wouldn't recommend it to anyone!! Well, maybe if you're a big-time fashionista you wouldn't be so turned off by all the fashion name dropping........"

Thanks Melodie...I won't add that one to the never-ending list ;)

[Susie]

Just finished . I thought it was better than her last book.

[Donna]

I just finished . I really liked it. I loved the heroine's sense of humor. I also liked the fact that while the murderer explained some of his motivation, there were things that the heroine admitted would never be known.That seemed a little more realistic then when everything is neatly explained and wrapped up in the last chapter.

[AmyD]

thank you Donna, I just finished that one not too long ago and didn't reallly know how to describe it. I liked it also and am enjoying book 2 of the series

[Kaye]

Finished and thought it good. I liked the Maine location.

[Sandra J]

Donna wrote: "I just finished . I really liked it. I loved the heroine's sense of humor. I also liked the fact that while the murderer explained some of his motivation..."

I enjoyed the third one, too, despite first person POV and a love triangle. Thread Reckoning

[Jennifer]

Finished No Rest for the Wiccan . Next up is Murder Takes the Cake .

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I just finished reading . Loved the info about firemen, but especially the recipes. (I love to cook, but how much can hubby and I eat?)

[Elizabeth]

[:A Cat in Wolf's Clothing|1877477] Very short book and rather crazy

[Susan]

I just finished Funny, quirky, and fast-paced. This was my first book by this author. I'll be checking out her others.

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I finished last night. I love this series but the premise of this one was a little out there for me. Still, great writing and I look forward to the next one.

[Melodie]

Jennifer E. wrote: "I finished last night. I love this series but the premise of this one was a little out there for me. Still, great writing and I look forward to the next one."

I'm reading this one right now and agree with you. It's a bit out there, even for this series!

[Melodie]

Finished last night, and was not bowled over. It was better than , but then just about anything is better than that one!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Well, I think one of my next books is going to be Shoe Done It, as it is in my TBR and it is so well liked LOL (perhaps it leaves my TBR fast, I'm not patient with books I don't like).

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Donna wrote: "I just finished . I really liked it. I loved the heroine's sense of humor. I also liked the fact that while the murderer explained some of his motivation..."

i read all three books in her series and really liked them; and i think you would too

[Elizabeth]

Hooked on Dona Leon's Brunetti. Last read "Doctored Evidence" Can I please go to Venice?

[Dianne]

I finished It was ok I didn't care for the end to much.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hooked on Dona Leon's Brunetti. Last read "Doctored Evidence" Can I please go to Venice?"

It's a very nice place, in summer (I was in August the first time) and winter (I spent the New Year's Eve there) >:)

[Melodie]

I finished last night and totally felt like it was an evening wasted that I'll never get back! If I had paid for this book I'd be looking for my money back! I sure hope this isn't the direction this series is going to continue in as I'll definitely be done with it....and I'll only read the next one when it comes out in paperback, providing it's not a "spy" story again!