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[Susan]

Here's a really negative review of Val McDermid's latest, Retribution.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/enterta...

[Susan]

Susan wrote: "I recently read Travel Writing by Peter Ferry, which was terrific. Ferry writes about how a guy named Pete Ferry who teaches in a high school outside of Chicago and does some travel writing is cha..."

I really enjoyed Travel Writing!

[onarock]

Jannene wrote: "Mark wrote: "If you enjoy Carl Hiaassen and Janet Evanovich you might enjoy David Rosenfelt, quick, funny and he always includes his dog in the stories."

I tried his first two [bookcover:Open an..."

i am just curious as to why u didn't like these books.....i would love to find some quick and funny read like evanovich........thanx for any insight

k

[Jannene]

I just finished . I enjoyed this book. The background of Kinsey's first marriage was a twist. I felt sad at the end but love how she ties everything up in a bow. There is no guessing what happened.

[Jannene]

onarock wrote: "Jannene wrote: "Mark wrote: "If you enjoy Carl Hiaassen and Janet Evanovich you might enjoy David Rosenfelt, quick, funny and he always includes his dog in the stories."

I tried his first two [boo..."

I never have read Carl Hiaassen. I tried David's books and they attempt to be funny but they aren't. The drawn out courtroom stuff is boring and all the talk about his ex-wife and girlfriends. I just think they aren't all that developed in the plot. To me, his books weren't light and funny. I do enjoy Janet's books a lot. The earlier ones were better but these last two were almost as good as the first ones.

[onarock]

Jannene wrote: "onarock wrote: "Jannene wrote: "Mark wrote: "If you enjoy Carl Hiaassen and Janet Evanovich you might enjoy David Rosenfelt, quick, funny and he always includes his dog in the stories."

I tried ..."

thanx for this.......when i need a quick read then maybe i will look at these books, till then........

k

[Jannene]

I just started .

[Jennifer]

Currently reading Home for a Spell and Echo Burning. About to start Murder by Mocha .

[Lisa]

The Harvard Psychedelic Club. Just started. Interesting so far.

[Mark]

Listening to Covert Warriors by WEB Griffin and reading Past Due by William Lashner, first is excellent, second is OK

[Teresa]

Jannene wrote: "onarock wrote: "Jannene wrote: "Mark wrote: "If you enjoy Carl Hiaassen and Janet Evanovich you might enjoy David Rosenfelt, quick, funny and he always includes his dog in the stories."

I tried ..."

and i really enjoy this series, andy is a lawyer who doesnt really want to lawyer and only takes certain cases. he loves dogs and in one book even has to defend one, his relationship with his current girlfriend is realistic and his sidekick runs a laudnrymat. I don;t compare them to evanovich though, they have funny moments but have a solid story in them and them dont keep repeating the same plotlines

[Mark]

Teresa, thanks for your comments on David Rosenfelt, I enjoy his books and find them easy to read and quick entertainment, I am on the other side of the coin today as I am reading The Devil by Ken Bruen.
His character, Jack Taylor, is easily the most cynical dark person out there. Very spare but I love his books

[Mark]

Mark wrote: "If you enjoy Carl Hiaassen and Janet Evanovich you might enjoy David Rosenfelt, quick, funny and he always includes his dog in the stories."

Jeanene,
Funny but I never read either of the two books by Rosenfelt that you disliked and I thought I had read most of his stuff.

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I am reading The Amber Room by Steve Berry.

[Jannene]

Mark wrote: "Mark wrote: "If you enjoy Carl Hiaassen and Janet Evanovich you might enjoy David Rosenfelt, quick, funny and he always includes his dog in the stories."

Jeanene,
Funny but I never read either ..."

So, you are telling me that perhaps I should read another one of his books just not the series I read? ;)

[Mark]

Jeanene,
It's up to you

[Mark]

Currently reading The Informationist by Taylor Stevens a debut book, quite interesting, heard her speak this week and she was raised in a cult with little or no education, hard to believe after reading the book.

[Tracy]

I am listening to Son of Stone by Stuart Woods. I love Stone!

[Jannene]

I just finished Fatal Voyage. I couldn't put this book down. I stayed up until 12:30 am hoping to finish it. I called it quits and woke up early to finish it. The book immediately sucked me in. I had to keep reading to see what was going on and why Tempe was in so much trouble. It was a very suspenseful book and I had no idea how it was going to end.

[Jannene]

I just finished . The ending was way too predictable. I saw it coming half way through the book. I still liked the story and characters. I do have to say I'm not fond of Kay's relationship with Wesley in this book.

[Alexis]

Just finished reading ...amazing. Definitely recommend. kept me on the edge of my seat and just when I thought I had it figured out...it goes in a totally different direction.

[Mark]

Have two going now, Betrayers by Bill Pronzini and Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt by James P Duffy, need to break away from a steady dose of mysteries

[Jannene]

I just finished . Again another wonderful book in this series. I loved it. During some of the action packed scenes I visualized myself as Nikki running and trying to figure a way out of those situations. The ending, well, that was just plain sad.

[Dia]

I am rereading an old favorite, Nelson de Mille's The Charm School. A real page turner, even when I already know what is coming up. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it.... and even if you have! *L*

[Mark]

Agree, DeMille is also a favorite of mine, reading another old fave, Bill Pronzini,Betrayers, nameless detective,
character has changed over the years,very enjoyable

[Linda]

Alexis wrote: "Just finished reading ...amazing. Definitely recommend. kept me on the edge of my seat and just when I thought I had it figured out...it goes in a totally different d..."

Alexis, I picked this one up on audio, should be able to listen next week - glad to see someone talk about it. I listened to the first one in the series also.

[Jennifer]

Just finished Home for a Spell -- probably my favorite in this series so far, and now I'm completely current in that series. Next up is Murder by Mocha and then I'll be completely caught up on that series as well.

[Jennifer]

I finished the last batch of simultaneous books yesterday and have started a slew more (one in the car, one on the iPod to listen to while getting ready for work, a few on the kindle, and one "real" book to read and donate to clear shelf space.
Murder by Mocha
Why Shoot a Butler?
Fellow Travelers
Tripwire
The Red Queen
Evergreen Gallant

I really like the coyle series and the Heyer mystery (my first by her) is shaping up to be pretty good--good old-fashioned English mystery.

[Jannene]

I just finished . This was a very suspenseful book. I didn't see the ending coming. It was a very fast page turner. I really enjoyed this book. I gave it 5 stars.

[Mark]

Reading Sara Paretsky's latest Break Down, not impressed, may be the last one of hers I read

[Mark]

Don't think pre-teens and hint of vampires are her forte. Changing pace reading a John Feinstein book on golf.

[Laura]

I am reading The Gifted Apprentice by Nicholas A. Rose. Just started it. Also just finished Hate and Manhunt by S. L. pierce. Really gritty reads, highly recommend them!

[Kevin]

John D. MacDonald

Just finished this, I'd read other Travis McGee novels but never this first in the series. It was really quite good, although I remember later novels in the series being stronger, but enjoyed the introduction to the character and loved the story of how the house boat was named.

[Tracy]

I am reading High Moor by Graeme Reynolds and I highly, highly recommend it!! You can get it from Amazon for 99 cents.

[Jannene]

I just finished . Whew! I was so tense reading that book from all of the suspense. It was as if it was happening to me and I couldn't make it stop. I enjoyed this book as the other ones.

[Jennifer]

Finished Murder by Mocha . This is the latest in the series (I've read them all) and in many ways the deepest and most layered of the series. Really liked it.

[Jennifer]

Jannene wrote: "I just finished . Whew! I was so tense reading that book from all of the suspense. It was as if it was happening to me and I couldn't make it stop. I enjoyed thi..."

I loved this series right up until Black Notice which utterly, utterly broke my heart and left me nearly weeping. Took me a very long time to be able to read on in the series. Get ready.

[Jennifer]

Just started . It's been on the group's "currently reading" shelf since I joined, andi finally got tired of seeing it staring at me accusatorially, me knowing that I have it and haven't read it, every time I visit the group... (hey, should we suggest/vote on/ augment the current reading choices with some new picks?)

[Mark]

Anything, and I do mean anything by James Lee Burke is excellent, no one does descriptive writing better than him

[Laura]

I just finished the Disappearance of Mavis Woodstock by @rozpattywriters. Read it in one sitting. Two women, best friends, murder! You need to read this book! i can't wait to hear more from Val and Kit. What will happen to them next?

[Jannene]

Jennifer wrote: "Just started . It's been on the group's "currently reading" shelf since I joined, andi finally got tired of seeing it staring at me accusatorially, me knowin..."

I had to look to see how many more books (3) until I get to "Black Notice." At least now I know someone dies. If it is Wesley, I can deal...not sure about Marino though. Obviously they won't kill off the main character. Hmm...you have me curious. You should message me and tell me which one dies. LOL

[Laura]

So many books to read. i still need to finish adding to my shelves and every time I go there i find one to read and off I go!

[Tracy]

Mark wrote: "Anything, and I do mean anything by James Lee Burke is excellent, no one does descriptive writing better than him"

I don't believe I have read anything by him Mark. I may have to check it out if he is as good as you say.

[Laura]

I agree. he is up there on my fav list!

[Tracy]

I just finished and it was great! It was my first Gaiman book.

[Mark]

Just a suggestion, I heard a great speaker, Nancy Pearl, she was librarian and actually has her own librarian action figure doll, (no lie)She has written several books , Book Lust, More Book Lust, etc. but she recommends her favorite books in many different genres. I found her selections to be great, bought the book More Book Lust for 50 cents at the local library and really liked it.

[Jennifer]

Mark wrote: "Anything, and I do mean anything by James Lee Burke is excellent, no one does descriptive writing better than him"

You are exactly right-- in fact I think one of my old blog posts on my old writer's blog is about that very point! He's also a master at dialogue.

[Jim]

Walter Moseley's books are really great and he just came out with a new one ALL I DID WAS SHOOT MY MAN.

[Laura]

Hi Jim. I'm not sure if I've read any of his. I also really like Randy Wayne white and John Connolly.

[Lillie]

Reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. What a fantastic book!