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Kristin wrote: "Craftier (Kim) wrote: I work as an Assistant Innkeeper at two local B&B's where I am finding lots of ideas for s..."Welcome, Kim! I read a lot of books in fantasy, YA and children's, too. I'm ..."
No I have not read it but it is on my list.
jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome to our newest members!Hey Kim. What kind of writing do you do? Are you plotting the murder of any of the guests?
I am currently working on a YA paranormal/fantasy novel but I also like to write adult fiction/nonfiction as well. I have many ideas for b&b mysteries!
Thomas wrote: "Anyway, I wrote all of that to ask if there are any others out there like me; readers who have to own the books they read and keep them forever afterward because they've become a part of them. I hope I get a lot of answers from people who do the same thing... I'd hate to think I was an odd ball. Thanks for taking the time to write back. "I used to be like that. I love books! But it got to the point where I had books I knew I wouldn't read again taking up valuable shelf space---really, hiding books I hadn't gotten to yet. So, I started bagging them up and donated the first wave to a local charity. Then I thought DUMMY! I should have taken them to Half-Priced Books or Bookmans or wherever to get credit for more books. That is what I'm doing now, collecting what I know I won't read again for the used book stores.
Now I try to stick to buying what I know I will read over and over, which isn't much. I tend to try used bookstores (online at Cozy Book Cellar or Powells; locally to Half-Price Books, Bookmans, or Changing Hands, etc.) or Barnes & Noble.
I started using the library more over the past few years. I made a deal with myself not to buy anything new until I'd read all the books I'd collected to read but hadn't. I used the library to continue/catch up old series I'd started from "stock" and found myself finding new series and authors (man, get me into a library or bookstore...). I've been pretty successful, only a few boxes to go!
Thomas, I don't have to own ALL of the books that I read, but I do own just about every book that I love. When I was young and poor, I'd pick them up at Friends of the Library Sales. Now, I will pick up books from favorie authors in hardcover. I own just about every Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels novel out there. (One woman. Two pseudonyms.) Kim, I think that you'll really enjoy THE WESTING GAME when you get your hand on it. Anyone who reads children's books should look for it in the library.
Bed and breakfasts are fun places to set mysteries. Cool settings? Check. Interesting and varied clientele? Check. Barbara Michaels did a paranormal cozy called HERE I STAY that I really enjoyed. No vampires. Just ghosts and psychic echoes.
Hi my name is Deb and I am a reader. I read anything and usually have two or more books I am reading at once. My favorites are mysteries and have just recently found cozy mystery books. I have been reading Avery Aames, Cleo Coyle, Laura Childs and Joanne Fluke. Any suggestions on who to read here would be great. I taught and passed on the my kids and grandkids the love of reading and we always have a book with us where ever we go. Looking forward to being a part of this group and by the way yes I buy books, (just ask my husband) I also buy books for my grandkids because books are my weakness.
Hello everyone! My name is Shirley and I live in Kansas with my husband of 43 years. I retired three years ago from the USPS and am loving it - more time to read! I mostly read mysteries, though nothing too graphic or gory, usually 2-3 books per week. I like to shake it up with something more intense, and then cool it down with a cozy. I have been trying my hand at writing, also. Hope to make some new authors and meet some new friends.
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Deb - you'll find a lot of new authors here. Do you have any interests you'd like to see in a mystery, or are there types you don't want? We all have favorites, (mine are animals and smart-mouth women) and can give you plenty of suggestions. There are cozies to fit almost anything these days.
Hey Shirley. I envy all that time to read :) Cozies are great as "between" books. They're fun, and I like to learn a little about the job/hobby/craft that might be featured.
Hi, Deb and Shirley! Glad to have you here.
jaxnsmom I like spunky women but read just about anything. I have been reading cozy mysteries that seem to be around food lately but would love to branch out
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Be sure and check out some of the topics in the Cozy Q&A section. And look at prior discussions to see if any of the books sound interesting to you.
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Welcome Kate! I hope you'll find some great new cozies here. What did you order?
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Hi! My name is Diana and I LOVE to read. Bookworm would be I good description of me. I love cozies, Jane Austen, and inspirational. My favorite cozy authors are Jenn Mckinlay, Maggie Sefton, Carrie Bebris, and Stephanie Barron. I look forward to finding new authors and friends!
Diana wrote: "Hi! My name is Diana and I LOVE to read. Bookworm would be I good description of me. I love cozies, Jane Austen, and inspirational. My favorite cozy authors are Jenn Mckinlay, Maggie Sefton, Carrie..."Diana, I just love Carrie Bebris' Mr. and Mrs. Darcy mysteries! I've read the first five so far. My favorite was North by Northanger. I also like Stephanie Barron's Jane Austen mysteries, but I'm way behind in that series. I think I've read the first four or five, and have the next two on my TBR shelf, but just can't seem to get around to them, with all of my other reading.
Denise wrote: "Diana wrote: "Hi! My name is Diana and I LOVE to read. Bookworm would be I good description of me. I love cozies, Jane Austen, and inspirational. My favorite cozy authors are Jenn Mckinlay, Maggie ..."My favorite Mr and Mrs Darcy is The Deception at Lyme. Probably because Persuasion is my favorite Austen :)
Kate wrote: "Hi Diana. Welcome :)"Kate wrote: "Hi Diana. Welcome :)"
Kate wrote: "Hi Diana. Welcome :)" Thanks! I see that you ordered a Jenn Mckinley. I like that series. She also has another one. It's called Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lover's Mystery). It's pretty good too!
Kate wrote: "I ordered this today:
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Diana wrote: "Hi! My name is Diana and I LOVE to read. Bookworm would be I good description of me. I love cozies, Jane Austen, and inspirational. My favorite cozy authors are Jenn Mckinlay, Maggie Sefton, Carrie..."Hi, Diana. Good to meet a new friend. I see you have read Thistle and Twigg. It was a fun read!
Shirley wrote: "Diana wrote: "Hi! My name is Diana and I LOVE to read. Bookworm would be I good description of me. I love cozies, Jane Austen, and inspirational. My favorite cozy authors are Jenn Mckinlay, Maggie ..."I haven't read it yet. It's on my tbr shelf. Now I will though :) I'm always looking for recommendations!
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Welcome to the group Diana! I hope you'll find many new cozies and friends here. It looks like you're getting a good start on adding to your tbr :) Have you read
by Shannon Hale?
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I loved those. I wish she'd come out with another one.
Diana wrote: "My favorite Mr and Mrs Darcy is The Deception at Lyme. Probably because Persuasion is my favorite Austen :)"That's the only one I haven't read yet, but Persuasion is my favorite, too, so I am looking forward to it! I thought I had it preordered for when it came out in the pb format I wanted; will have to check on that.
I liked the Northanger one because the mystery fit in so well with Elizabeth's "delicate condition", and she finally found herself feeling like the mistress of Pemberley, instead of always feeling under the shadow of Darcy's late mother. Also, having to put up with Lady Catherine was so funny! Elizabeth also managed to get rid of that awful doctor - that was funny, too.
Hi my name is Lucy Burdette and I admit, I'm a cozy writer as well as a reader:). I write the Key West food critic mysteries. The first one came out in September, called AN APPETITE FOR MURDER and the second one will be published in September (DEATH IN FOUR COURSES.) Actually Lucy is my new pen name--my real name is Roberta (Isleib) and I also wrote 2 series as me. (If you're confused, imagine how we authors with multiple names feel!!)I love mysteries with a lot of food in them, starting back with Diane Mott Davidson's CATERING TO NOBODY. I'm very excited to see that your picks for this month are two writers that I blog with! I look forward to talking with you about books...
Hi, Im new to the Group ( just joined today )! =)I have been reading cozies for about 2 years or so..and really enjoy them!
My first cozies were by Monica Ferris and Miranda Bliss - I really like their books!
I think my favorite types of cozies feature needlework and food, ( and recipes )
I also enjoy reading books by Diane Mott Davidson, Heather Webber ( and Heather Blake ) =)
Jenn McKinlay and many more! and I plan on reading the series by Lucy Burdette, Ive heard good things about her series! =) they are on my to be read list.
Im looking forward to getting to know everyone and discover more cozies!
Melissa wrote: "My first cozies were by Monica Ferris and Miranda Bliss - I really like their books!"If you like Miranda Bliss, you'll like the author's other two series written as Casey Daniels and Kylie Logan.
Under the Casey Daniels pseudonym, she writes the Pepper Martin series. Pepper works at a cemetery by day and as a (unlicensed) private eye to the ghosts she can see and speak with by night.
Under the Kylie Logan name, she writes the Button Box mysteries, which feature Josie Giancola, a leading expert on buttons and button shop owner.
I've read all three series to date and have enjoyed them. I love the author's writing style and especially love the humor of the Pepper Martin books.
Karen wrote: "Melissa wrote: "My first cozies were by Monica Ferris and Miranda Bliss - I really like their books!"If you like Miranda Bliss, you'll like the author's other two series written as Casey Daniels ..."
Thanks for the tips Karen!
Im pretty sure that I have the first in the Button Box series on my to be read shelf, it sounds really good!
I really enjoy books by this author. =D
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Lucy - I just posted a folder for authors and bloggers. I hope you'll post more there about your books. I haven't read the Key West series, but loved the Advice Column mysteries. And let us know about your blog!
Melissa - I hope you'll find lots more cozies here! Does your taste in cozies reflect your hobbies, or things you wish you could do? I enjoy reading about things I'd like to try one day.
Hello, my name in Linda. Linda C to distinguish me from other Lindas. I live in upstate NY, just outside of Rochester. I am a retired librarian who reads in a variety of genres. I especially like book challenges and group reads. I belong to one book group (carried on from my workplace) and several online groups. I am new to GR and this is my first group here. New GR friend, Kate, had this group listed on her profile and when I clicked on the link I saw your July read was On What Grounds, which I just picked up at a book sale. Seemed prophetic that I should join.
I like cozies, especially the first few books in a series. Unfortunately I find that some series drag way past when they should be wrapped up. Not sure what that thing is that doesn't grab me, but I'll find a book doesn't appeal and then the next one will have to grab me hard to get me to continue. Anyone else have that happen?Some authors that I like are Robin Paige, Susan Rogers Cooper, P. B. Ryan, Lea Wait, and Louise Penny.
jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome to the group Lucy and Melissa! Glad you found us, and I'm looking forward to discussing cozies with you.Lucy - I just posted a folder for authors and bloggers. I hope you'll post more t..."
I will go over and find the folder--thanks! The blog is www.mysteryloverskitchen.com and we are 8 cozy writers (well, 9, but Mary Jane Maffini is on hiatus.) Wendy Watson, Cleo Coyle, Avery Aames, Sheila Connelly, Ellery Adams, Krista Davis, Peg Cochran and I (Lucy Burdette) post recipes and stories about our lives and our books every day. My husband thinks it's hysterical because I won't let him eat dinner until I take pictures first. I don't photograph the flops though. LOL Lucy
Lucy wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome to the group Lucy and Melissa! Glad you found us, and I'm looking forward to discussing cozies with you.Lucy - I just posted a folder for authors and bloggers. I hope y..."
I have a email subscription to http://www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/ and really enjoy it! =D
All of the recipes are great!
Linda C wrote: "Hello, my name in Linda. Linda C to distinguish me from other Lindas. I live in upstate NY, just outside of Rochester. I am a retired librarian who reads in a variety of genres. I especially like..."
Hi Linda! Welcome to Goodreads!
jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome to the group Lucy and Melissa! Glad you found us, and I'm looking forward to discussing cozies with you.Lucy - I just posted a folder for authors and bloggers. I hope you'll post more t..."
Jaxnsmom, I think my taste in cozies is varied..things I like to do like baking and needlecraft,..and things that interest me,.. like sewing and managing Restaurants... but I do read all kinds of cozies..so many good ones are out!
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Welcome to the group Linda! I love Cooper's Milt Kovak series. Glad to see you jumping right in with On What Grounds.
I agree that some series go on longer than they should. And I've wasted time continuing to read some of them out of a sense of loyalty, but finally had to give them up. And if the first book in a series doesn't grab my attention I don't read any more of them.
Hello! My name is Eva and I live in Texas. I am a former English major, teacher, and school librarian. I am also a published romance author, but absolutely love cozy mysteries. When I am not writing or reading or looking for a job, I am mom to 4 cats and a foster, and 2 daughters, one a teen and one a tween. I love being able to escape to the communities in my favorite cozy mystery series and lose myself in some really great storytelling.
hi my name is John.I am new to goodreads
Hello all - I am new to this group. Melissa let me know about this group as she knows I am addicted to cozies. I read them as well as seem to be collecting them as I can't read them as fast as I get them. I live in St. Cloud, Florida am a mother of two - married for 23 years this year, am a paralegal, love to read, collect bookmarks and postcards as well as lighthouses.
I look forward to getting to know you all
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welcome Angela I see we collect some of the same things, bookmarks, postcards and lighthouses. I also collected these as well as teapots, aprons and cookbooks really books period. I read alot of cozies that are around food but any are good
Deb - sounds like we have a lot in common. I looke forward to chatting with you
Hi Everyone, I'm Diana from Texas. I love a good cozy to take to the ball park, beach, or even the movies. There's always time before the previews. :)
Denise wrote: "Diana wrote: "My favorite Mr and Mrs Darcy is The Deception at Lyme. Probably because Persuasion is my favorite Austen :)"That's the only one I haven't read yet, but Persuasion is my favorite, to..."
Let me know how you like Deception at Lyme. My other favorite is Pride and Prescience. It was fun seeing Bingley's sister go crazy:)
Diana S wrote: "Hi Everyone, I'm Diana from Texas. I love a good cozy to take to the ball park, beach, or even the movies. There's always time before the previews. :)"
I have actually read before the movies start before. I read every chance I get. Nice to meet you
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Hello, I am Jenne. I love reading dark mysteries and adventure with a dim light and a shawl covering me. My most favourite thing in the world.
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Hello! My name is Andrea. I live in a small town in Germany. I love to read cozy mysteries and have recently joined goodreads. About ten years ago I discovered cozy mysteries. I've started to read the series that were translated to german. But I soon found out that there are much more titles ans series that weren't translated. So I start reading in english. It was a great way to improve my
English skills. :-)
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