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Nola wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I just finished 
this morning. I was really looking forward to reading this one as I had read many excellent reviews, but I wasn't crazy abou..."
Thanks, Nola...I was beginning to think it was me, lol!
this morning. I was really looking forward to reading this one as I had read many excellent reviews, but I wasn't crazy abou..."Thanks, Nola...I was beginning to think it was me, lol!
Elizabeth wrote: "I just finished this morning. I was really looking forward to reading this one as I had read many excellent reviews, but I wasn't crazy about it. It was just..."Thank you! I think I will just keep it on my PBS wish list rather than buying it from Amazon for my Kindle ;)
Just finished
. I liked it so much that I requested the rest from PBS ;)
Nola wrote: "Very pleasantly surprised by 
."I REALLY liked this one a lot! Jeffrey Allen (AKA Jeff Shelby) also writes a hardboiled series that I like a lot. Worlds away from this Deuce Winters book, but if you like hardboiled and you like it dark his Noah Braddock books are very good.
Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished . I liked it so much that I requested the rest from PBS ;)"I've read 3 in this series:
,
and
. Decided I won't read any more after the last one. I just don't like Phyllis. She seems to have a really big stick up her butt!
Melodie wrote: "Nola wrote: "Very pleasantly surprised by ."I REALLY liked this one a lot! Jeffrey Allen (AKA Jeff Shelby) also writes a hardboiled series that I like a l..."
Thanks, Melodie. Good to know. I really liked this one - his style appeals to me. I'll definitely look at the others.
I just finished FM for Murder by Patricia Rockwell. This series features Pamela Barnes, a professor at a small college who solves mysteries by analyzing sounds.I've read two of the four in the series, and I would say they are engaging and interesting. Sometimes I have the feeling they were written a little too fast, and another read through/edit might have improved things.
They don't have glaring errors, though, and I've bought the next one in the series which is Voice Mail Murder.
Definitely decent.
Just completed
My review: First of Tommy and Tuppence series. Different style then Poirot and Marple. Like almost written for younger audience. Just not enough meat for me. her other 2 detective series I can hardly put down. Though I did want to finish the book, was not like that. Was witty and cute though. I had read one Tommy and Tuppence prior and know at library I veered towards Marple or Poirot and avoided them also prior. Still a lot better than others I have read from more modern authors.
Melodie wrote: "Nola wrote: "Very pleasantly surprised by ."I REALLY liked this one a lot! Jeffrey Allen (AKA Jeff Shelby) also writes a hardboiled series that I like a l..."
This is probably my favorite of 2012 so far. I really enjoyed this one and I look forward reading more about Deuce and his family.
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Finished
and was VERY unhappy with it. We were talking about mysteries with cliffhangers in another discussion on this board and I had remarked that they were something I rarely saw. Well, I picked this book up and wouldn't you know....it has a cliffhanger. Good story up until that and it pissed me off so much that I probably won't ever pick up another in this series.
Finished
. Unfortunately, it's my least favorite in this series so far. But, I already have the next book on my Kindle. Will take a break from Hannah, and then go back and play catch-up on the series.
Just finished (for the second time)
. I had to read it twice because there's a huge chunk of the story line that left me completely confused! Reading the second time didn't help either. Still confused about Gracie. :(Still - great mystery and I'm looking forward to the second book.
Jennifer E. wrote: "Just finished (for the second time) . I had to read it twice because there's a huge chunk of the story line that left me completely confused! Reading the second ..."This book has sounded interesting to me, its on my tbr list. =)
Last night, I finished
its second in the Cupcake Mystery series..I read the first book and plan to read the rest!
Its a cute cozy with great characters!
Jennifer E. wrote: "Just finished (for the second time) . I had to read it twice because there's a huge chunk of the story line that left me completely confused! Reading the second ..."Just placed a hold on the first one, Pleating for Mercy
. It will fit a challenge nicely and the comments on here sound favorable. Do you enjoy this series? Or was it just too confusing?
Emma - I love the series so far; the characters are really likeable and interesting. The mysteries are solid as well. It was just in this second one I feel like a very import sub-plot point got left out in the middle or something. And there was a *lot* going on in A Fitting End, which is why I read it twice thinking I must have missed something. I'm hoping someone else here will read it and either confirm I am right in my confusion, or explain to me what I missed. :)
Jennifer E. wrote: "Emma - I love the series so far; the characters are really likeable and interesting. The mysteries are solid as well. It was just in this second one I feel like a very import sub-plot point got l..."It's my next up when I finish
. I finised
last night. The series isn't as good as it used to be, though it was better than the last one.
Just finished
Choke, a first mystery by Kaye George. Parts of this story are hilarious! The main character helps the police in spite of herself. Let's just say her methods are original. I figured out the murderer about half way through so that part could have been stronger. This mystery was nominated for an Agatha award.
Melodie - *please* let me know if you understand the story line about Gracie. :)I've just finished
. I love this series - it's in my top 5 and this one did not disappoint.
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I've read it, Jennifer, and I don't remember any confusion. What are you talking about? I see, Gracie... I'll check it, I don't remember any strange thing.
Marisa wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Emma - I love the series so far; the characters are really likeable and interesting. The mysteries are solid as well. It was just in this second one I feel like a very import su..."I have the first one Pleating for Mercy in my TBR also. Please remember that some us plan to read this series but haven't yet. Please don't include spoilers in your responses to Jennifer's question or send her a private response. TIA
Melodie wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Emma - I love the series so far; the characters are really likeable and interesting. The mysteries are solid as well. It was just in this second one I feel like a very import ..."I gave up on the Isis Crawford books after the first two or three. They just didn't hold my attention anymore.
I read Due Northand enjoyed it quite a bit! Loved the humor, the characters and the unusual setting. I'll definitely look for more in this series.I wasn't as thrilled with Death Comes to Pemberley. There were a lot of characters to keep track of and the solution seemed a little contrived to me.
Melodie wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Emma - I love the series so far; the characters are really likeable and interesting. The mysteries are solid as well. It was just in this second one I feel like a very import ..."I have A Catered St. Patrick's Day on my pile at home. It would be the first of hers that I have read, but I was looking for a St. Patty's mystery for the month. Is it necessary to read others in the series first? Or will I be ok beginning with this one?
Finished
. I really enjoyed it. Now I am reading
lol ya i am reading out of order.
I just finished The Trouble With Magic
and really enjoyed it! It was a refreshing mystery and I am really looking forward to more in the series!
Emma wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Emma - I love the series so far; the characters are really likeable and interesting. The mysteries are solid as well. It was just in this second one I feel lik..."You wouldn't have to read these in order, but keep in mind that this is not one of the better books in the series. The Halloween book in the series I thought was very good!
Finished
Tempest in the Tea Leaves by Kari Lee Townsend last night. It is a pretty good first mystery with enough twists to keep you guessing. Some of the background and story lines seemed cobbled together. But it's a first mystery so I will likely read the next one.
Yesterday I finished
and loved it! The writing is witty and sharp, and the book is populated with a cast of unique characters. This cozy is the first in a new series, and I think it will do well. I, for one, look forward to the second one.
Linda wrote: "Yesterday I finished and loved it! The writing is witty and sharp, and the book is populated with a cast of unique characters. This cozy is the first in a new ..."I really liked it too.
Linda wrote: "Yesterday I finished and loved it! The writing is witty and sharp, and the book is populated with a cast of unique characters. This cozy is the first in a new ..."
I was extremely disappointed in this one and have no plans to continue with the series. Glad you ladies liked it...I was glad to finish it!
and loved it! The writing is witty and sharp, and the book is populated with a cast of unique characters. This cozy is the first in a new ..."I was extremely disappointed in this one and have no plans to continue with the series. Glad you ladies liked it...I was glad to finish it!
Linda wrote: "Yesterday I finished and loved it! The writing is witty and sharp, and the book is populated with a cast of unique characters. This cozy is the first in a new ..."I really liked this one, too! What didn't you like about it, Elizabeth?
The mystery was good, but I don't think it was given the attention it deserved. There were too many subplots that detracted from the main story, IMO. I also found the references to many other famous works quite annoying.
I finally finished
and loved it. Going to really enjoy this series. I have always loved witches.
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and I've liked it a lot. I hope she publishes the second book in ebook, because I want to continue the series
I just finished
and I loved it! Definately gonna try some of the recipes in this book!
I just finished
. I really enjoy this series, but I haven't seen any new books come out.
Melodie wrote: "Finished . I like this new series!"Yay! That is up next for me.
I just finished
Is that considered a cozy?
Is that considered a cozy?
Just finished
. Liked it!
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Read
Dire Threads by Janet Bolin. Very good first mystery. Nominated for an Agatha for best first mystery. It would get my vote.
Hadley Reviews wrote: "I just finished
. It was really good. I cannot wait to read the second book in the series."The second one is much better!
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I wasn't crazy about that one either, Elizabeth.