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I am reading The K Handshape by Maureen Jennings. It is the second in a series in which the investigator is profiler Christine Morris. It takes place in Canada. The victim is the deaf daughter of the forensic psychiatrist on Christine Morris' team. The case deals with deaf culture and the victim's radical perspective on it. I'm finding it very compelling and well-written. This is my first mystery of 2010 and a very good one.
Started this one today and can already tell I'm gonna love it!
THE SECRET LIFE OF CEECEE WILKES by Diana Chamberlain
THE SECRET LIFE OF CEECEE WILKES by Diana Chamberlain
Brittany wrote: "Ooh! I've been wanting to read that, do tell us how you like it!"
The CHICKS ON LIT group will be discussing it later this month. Join in! :)
The CHICKS ON LIT group will be discussing it later this month. Join in! :)
Reading U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton. Her series is uneven, but this seems like one of the best in the series. Complex, full of characters and their backstory. Curious how she will draw them all together. A really good read.
Just finished "When Will There be Good News" by Kate Atkinson. My first read of this author. Really liked it and will certainly go for another one of hers.
reading KILLER INSTINCT by Joseph Finderfast paced, interesting writing and realistic so far
I just finished The Perfect Husband By Lisa Gardner. Real page turner. Fast paced and good charaters. I would recommend it and in fact sending it to my father in Boston so he can read it.
I just started The Winner by David Baldacci. I like his writing.
Charlie wrote: "I just started The Winner by David Baldacci. I like his writing. "Hey Charlie, How is the Winner so far. I have that one but have not read it yet.
I enjoyed this one very much too.
Sakura wrote: "Charlie wrote: "I just started The Winner by David Baldacci. I like his writing. "
Hey Charlie, How is the Winner so far. I have that one but have not read it yet."
Hi Sakura, it's pretty good so far. I am only on page 100.
Hey Charlie, How is the Winner so far. I have that one but have not read it yet."
Hi Sakura, it's pretty good so far. I am only on page 100.
I just discovered Louise Penny and the 3 Pines series with Inspector Armand Gamache. Once I read our library's copy of The Brutal Telling, I checked out everything else she has written and read them all in 2 weeks. I'm obsessed. I want to live in 3 pines and know these fantastic characters. I can't wait for her next book. She is as good as Elizabeth George and Martha Grimes - really classic stories.
Pamela wrote: "I'm cracking open The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo today after work. "It starts a little slow, but gets better and better. Hang with it.
John wrote: "I'm in the middle of An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear (unabridged audio) - the Maisie Dobbs series is terrific for those love historical fiction (inter-war years) along with a mystery."You might also enjoy the Billy Boyle series by James Benn. They are the same quality as the Maisie Dobbs books.
Just started Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein. Only put it down because I couldnt keep my eyes open any longer last night.
Just finished The Winner by David Baldacci. It is a good book. I enjoyed reading it. I am changing authors and style for next few books. I am changing to Jim Butcher reading Storm Front of the Dresden Files.
I have just finished Undone by Karin Slaughter. It was an interesting book-the killer was one of the worst serial killers I have encountered. One of the main characters has severe dyslexia, but still went to college while reading on a second grade level. I don't know if I can buy this idea. He can make out numbers, but letters seem impossible. Does anyone have experience in this area?
A PICTURE OF GUILT by Libby Hellmanfast paced and a natural tie in between characters, plot
who dunnit is up in the air so far through 120 pages
Elaine wrote: "I have just finished Undone by Karin Slaughter. It was an interesting book-the killer was one of the worst serial killers I have encountered. One of the main characters has severe dyslexia, but sti..."Elaine,
I read the book too and liked it.
I know of two people in my life who have severe dyslexia. One of them is a 25 yr. old young man who is in college right now. He needs help, but he is making his way. Another of my friends has her Master's in Accounting and she struggled all the way through school, but she is a successful CPA and Professor at a private college. I did not know how difficult dyslexia could be until I met them. So it is possible, but takes a dedicated individual. I just thought you would like to know.
Just finished THE SECRET LIFE OF CEECEE WILKES by Diane Chamberlain - which I very much recommend - and started Dennis Lehane's PRAYERS FOR RAIN.
I've got a few books going--SEVENTY-SEVEN CLOCKS by Christopher Fowler, ONE GOOD TURN by Kate Atkinson and am listening to one of Peter Robinson's Alan Banks series in audio, IN A DRY SEASON. So far enjoying them all, about halfway through all of them.I just finished up the first Rev. Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery by Julia Spencer-Fleming, IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER. I liked the writing style and the setting and mostly liked the characters, but couldn't believe that both of the main characters did so many incredibly stupid things. LOL
Cheryl
Spuddie wrote: "I've got a few books going--SEVENTY-SEVEN CLOCKS by Christopher Fowler, ONE GOOD TURN by Kate Atkinson and am listening to one of Peter Robinson's Alan Banks series in audio, IN A DRY SEASON. So fa..."I love Peter Robinson. I am reading Playing with Fire and it's great. My only regret is I didn't read the Alan Banks series in order.
I am reading "The PMS Murder: A Jaine Austen Mystery" written by Laura Levine. This is book #4 in the series and they are very funny and very quick reads. I really enjoy this author.
I'm listening to the audio of The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell. I have read every book in this series, but I am not sure about this one. The characters seem to be getting more depressing and troubled with each successive book. But I'm not halfway through and so it's really to early to tell about the killer part of the story. I will finish it, though. I am also reading Envy by Sandra Brown. So far it's really good, although I'm only into it about 70 pages or so. I have never read this author before, and this particular one was recommended to me as a good one to start with.
Nick wrote: "I just discovered Louise Penny and the 3 Pines series with Inspector Armand Gamache. Once I read our library's copy of The Brutal Telling, I checked out everything else she has written and read the..."I love this series also.
Elaine wrote: "Spuddie wrote: "I've got a few books going--SEVENTY-SEVEN CLOCKS by Christopher Fowler, ONE GOOD TURN by Kate Atkinson and am listening to one of Peter Robinson's Alan Banks series in audio, IN A D..."to me Peter Robinson and Michael Connelly are the best two mystery reads going
Robinson's books with Banks never seem to get old
NINE DRAGONS by Connelly was just as enjoyable as the 1st Harry Bosch book I read years ago
Since I updated (2 months ago), read some really good mysteries.Whiteout-Ken Follett--very good
Mariposa--Greg Bear--very good
Darkside—PT Deutermann--good
Long Lost-Harlan Coban--my favorite Coban so far
Red Cat-Peter Spiegelman--ok
The Pale Blue Eye—Louis Bayard--didn't finish it--really slow and I lost interest. Also tried Meg Gardiner/Evan Delaney but didn't finish those either.
This month's mystery book club read is the Hamish MacBeth series by MC Beaton. These are lighter mysteries and fast reads...when I need to take a break from the deep, darker mysteries...and I really like Hamish.
Kari wrote: "I just finished Witch Way to Murder. This was a new author and series for me and I really enjoyed it. Now to read the other six. "I really like this series. I find it interesting that Ophelia is so reluctant to use her witchcraft. I love the interaction in these books.
I love Abby, but Ophelia's reluctance to use her witchcraft drives me nuts. The evolution of her character is painfully slow.
ALEX CROSS'S TRIAL is definitely different from anything I've read by Pattersonabout lynchings in Mississippi in 1910
It certainly shows how terrible lynchings and the South was for blacks at that time
I just finished 13 1/2 by Nevada Barr. It is totally different from her other books. Riveting! I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a whole day to devote to reading as you will not be able to put it down.
Hey Magpie, I like Stuart Woods. I am just starting The Burning Man by Phillip Margolin.
That's an author I have wanted to try! What do you suggest first?
The Burning Man is the first that I have read. It is good so far.
Thanks I will put that on the list.
I just finished The Burning Man by Phillip Margolin. It is very good. I would recommend it. I read the last 100 pages twice to get it straight.
I am almost done with Michael Connelly's The Scarecrow and it has been a really good read.
Leola wrote: "I like the Lea Wait mysteries. The heroine sells antiques. Of course, there are always dead bodies and a search for clues. These are really fun. I always feel like I've traveled to an antique fair ..."You would, perhaps, enjoy the first 2 books of a mystery series about an antiques appraiser naed Sterling Glass who gets involved in mystery solving. Author: Emyl Jenkins. Titles: Stealing with Style and The Big Steal. A fun, light read that also has interesting tidbits about antiques at the start of each chapter.
Mary
I am reading The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey, one of the best mystery writers of the 20th century who died in 1952. Certainly not a new book but a fabulous one. . . . so far. My favorite of hers is one of my all-time favorite mysteries, Brat Farrar. Why they haven't made that one into a movie, I'll never know. It's supberb. Mary
I love reading Michael Connelly's Stuff!!!
I like Michael Connelly also.
Me too! *L* Finished The Scarecrow and started David Baldacci's True Blue. So far so good!
Brat Farrar seems to have been made into a British mini-series in the 80s.It doesn't seem to be available on Netflix, at least not in the U.S. (Netflix' suggestions for me were Borat, Benjamin Bratt, Da Brat, and something about the Bratz dolls!)
Magpie67 wrote: "I love reading Michael Connelly's Stuff!!!"I don't know how Connolly keeps Harry Bosch fresh while at the same time keeping his character the same as it's always been
loved NINE DRAGONS
Just started Deeper Than Dead by Tami Hoag. So far I'm loving it!
I am just starting Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith. So far it is okay.
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I think you will find that you like all of his books. If you are reading them in order, the next one, The Winner, is one of my favorites. The Camel Club series is really good as well. Enjoy!