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     Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?
      Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?
    
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   Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?"
      Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?"Are you interested in her Wexford series or her other stuff?
 Mike, Reckless Endangerment does sound interesting, so I will try it. Since I have gotten older, I have a problem remembering all the characters (suspects). Glad to hear of another police procedural series to follow. Thanks.
      Mike, Reckless Endangerment does sound interesting, so I will try it. Since I have gotten older, I have a problem remembering all the characters (suspects). Glad to hear of another police procedural series to follow. Thanks.
     Yvonne wrote: "Mike, Reckless Endangerment does sound interesting, so I will try it. Since I have gotten older, I have a problem remembering all the characters (suspects). Glad to hear of another police procedura..."
      Yvonne wrote: "Mike, Reckless Endangerment does sound interesting, so I will try it. Since I have gotten older, I have a problem remembering all the characters (suspects). Glad to hear of another police procedura..."Mike, thank you for the response. I am looking forward to reading this book.
 Joan wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?"
      Joan wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?"Are you in..."
I haven't read any of her other stuff yet or any other Wexfords. So any recommendations will be great.
 Sandra wrote: "I haven't read any of her other stuff yet or any other Wexfords. So any recommendations will be great."
      Sandra wrote: "I haven't read any of her other stuff yet or any other Wexfords. So any recommendations will be great."Most of the Wexford novels are great. (I'm not crazy about her other stuff.) They don't need to be read in order, but there would be no harm in starting with the first one: From Doon With Death.
 Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?..."
      Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?..."I like the Wexford series but I really, really like her other novels including the ones under her pseudonym Barbara Vine.
Some that I've read and recommend are The Face Of Trespass, The Bridesmaid, and The Water's Lovely to name a few. Each is totally different and each has a great ending.
 Diane, I agree about Rendell's other books...have you read The keys to the street. I was fascinated by the book.
      Diane, I agree about Rendell's other books...have you read The keys to the street. I was fascinated by the book.
     Joan wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I haven't read any of her other stuff yet or any other Wexfords. So any recommendations will be great."
      Joan wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I haven't read any of her other stuff yet or any other Wexfords. So any recommendations will be great."Most of the Wexford novels are great. (I'm not crazy about her other stuff.)..."
Many thanks Joan.
 Sonali wrote: "Diane, I agree about Rendell's other books...have you read The keys to the street. I was fascinated by the book."
      Sonali wrote: "Diane, I agree about Rendell's other books...have you read The keys to the street. I was fascinated by the book."I haven't read it yet but am going to get it today from the library. Thanks for the recommendation.
 Diane wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?..."
      Diane wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?..."I like t..."
Diane wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Reading my first ever Ruth Rendell "Road Rage". Took me a while to get into it, but now enjoying it greatly and would like to read more.Does anyone have any suggestions?..."
I like t..."
Susan wrote: "I agree I re
ally enjoy the Wexford books but some of her others are strange."
Thanks Diane - have noted these and looking forward to reading them.
 Helen wrote: "if you are in Canada CBC is (re) airing Louise Penny's Stlll Life at 8 tonight ..."
      Helen wrote: "if you are in Canada CBC is (re) airing Louise Penny's Stlll Life at 8 tonight ..."oh thats so not fair!!!!!!!! never seen it over here in England
 Penny wrote: "Helen wrote: "if you are in Canada CBC is (re) airing Louise Penny's Stlll Life at 8 tonight ..."
      Penny wrote: "Helen wrote: "if you are in Canada CBC is (re) airing Louise Penny's Stlll Life at 8 tonight ..."oh thats so not fair!!!!!!!! never seen it over here in England"
Or in NZ!
 Mike wrote: "Just finished.
      Mike wrote: "Just finished. The Bones Beneath by
The Bones Beneath by  Mark Billingham
Mark BillinghamA little different from the usual boo..."
Have read others by Mark Billingham, but not this one. The Bones Beneath will be going on my reading list.
 I recently discovered Alison Bruce, who writes English police procedurals, my favorites. I really enjoy her, her mysteries are layered and her protagonist is unusual and interesting. I have only one left to read, and I hope she has another one out soon.
      I recently discovered Alison Bruce, who writes English police procedurals, my favorites. I really enjoy her, her mysteries are layered and her protagonist is unusual and interesting. I have only one left to read, and I hope she has another one out soon.
     Mike wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I recently discovered Alison Bruce, who writes English police procedurals, my favorites. I really enjoy her, her mysteries are layered and her protagonist is unusual and interesti..."
      Mike wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I recently discovered Alison Bruce, who writes English police procedurals, my favorites. I really enjoy her, her mysteries are layered and her protagonist is unusual and interesti..."Thanks for the update, I'll watch for the new book.
 Kay wrote: "Thanks to all of you for suggestions. I just started my first Susan Hill book."
      Kay wrote: "Thanks to all of you for suggestions. I just started my first Susan Hill book."I like her a lot. I hope she has something new soon.
 Mike wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I recently discovered Alison Bruce, who writes English police procedurals, my favorites. I really enjoy her, her mysteries are layered and her protagonist is unusual and interesti..."
      Mike wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I recently discovered Alison Bruce, who writes English police procedurals, my favorites. I really enjoy her, her mysteries are layered and her protagonist is unusual and interesti..."My list of to reads is getting longer and longer......May have to give up work!
 Mike wrote: "DUE OUT IN JUNE.
      Mike wrote: "DUE OUT IN JUNE. Want You Dead by
Want You Dead by  Peter James
Peter JamesThe 10th book in Peter James' multi-million-copy se..."
Grrr...not out til November in the U.S.... :(
I'm reading my first Will Thomas, Victorian historical:
Some Danger Involved.
 
     Sandra wrote: "My list of to reads is getting longer and longer......May have to give up work! "
      Sandra wrote: "My list of to reads is getting longer and longer......May have to give up work! "I have given up work (retired) and still can't catch up on my to reads. I keep finding more to add and reading ones that aren't on the list because they look so good.
 Diane wrote: "Sandra wrote: "My list of to reads is getting longer and longer......May have to give up work! "
      Diane wrote: "Sandra wrote: "My list of to reads is getting longer and longer......May have to give up work! "I have given up work (retired) and still can't catch up on my to reads. I keep finding more to add a..."
I still want to give up work!!!!!
 Am I the only one who has a problem with writing overlapping and pictures covering some comments? Can I fix this?
      Am I the only one who has a problem with writing overlapping and pictures covering some comments? Can I fix this?
     I finished
      I finished 
   I enjoyed it. Some of you know that I tried the first Banks book and wasnt that gripped so have tried Robinson again in this stand-alone. It s an unusual book with no copper and only one historical murder but I liked it!
 I enjoyed it. Some of you know that I tried the first Banks book and wasnt that gripped so have tried Robinson again in this stand-alone. It s an unusual book with no copper and only one historical murder but I liked it!
     Kay wrote: "Am I the only one who has a problem with writing overlapping and pictures covering some comments? Can I fix this?"
      Kay wrote: "Am I the only one who has a problem with writing overlapping and pictures covering some comments? Can I fix this?"That is one of the down sides to using covers -- they don't work well in the apps.
 Sandra wrote: "I still want to give up work!!!!! "
      Sandra wrote: "I still want to give up work!!!!! "That's fine, but don't expect to have any more reading time, because odds are you won't. And yes, I speak from experience.
 Penny wrote: "I finished
      Penny wrote: "I finished  I enjoyed it."
 I enjoyed it."I'm so glad you liked it. I absolutely loved the narrator of that one.
Please try some more Banks. The most recent one, Children of the Revolution, is good, but I still think that the best ones are the ones that come in the middle of the chronological order.
 I am currently reading "I Will Repay" https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/... by Baroness Orczy. It's been a great read so far!
      I am currently reading "I Will Repay" https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/... by Baroness Orczy. It's been a great read so far!
     Ashley wrote: "I am currently reading "I Will Repay" https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/... by Baroness Orczy. It's been a great read so far!"
      Ashley wrote: "I am currently reading "I Will Repay" https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/... by Baroness Orczy. It's been a great read so far!"Have you read The Scarlet Pimpernel? I think it is her best, although I did enjoy her short story mysteries with Lady Molly...
 Everyman wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I still want to give up work!!!!! "
      Everyman wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I still want to give up work!!!!! "That's fine, but don't expect to have any more reading time, because odds are you won't. And yes, I speak from experience."
You have quite dashed my hopes!
 Mike wrote: "Joan wrote: "Penny wrote: "I finished
      Mike wrote: "Joan wrote: "Penny wrote: "I finished  I enjoyed it."
 I enjoyed it."I'm so glad you liked it. I absolutely loved the narrator of that one.
Please try some more Banks. Th..."
I have that one sitting on the shelf (in a dry season) so at some point I'll try it.
Just finished
 which is number 3 in this series and I feel its getting better and growing as it progresses. These are forensic type crime but not overly heavy on it - there are other clues and events that are included.
 which is number 3 in this series and I feel its getting better and growing as it progresses. These are forensic type crime but not overly heavy on it - there are other clues and events that are included.
     Yvonne wrote: "I have read all of the David Hunter series. I just wish there were more."
      Yvonne wrote: "I have read all of the David Hunter series. I just wish there were more."Definitely going to try them. They look interesting.
 I've just finished A Carrion Death. It's set in Botswana and less of a cozy series than The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
      I've just finished A Carrion Death. It's set in Botswana and less of a cozy series than The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.It is very pleasant to read a book where the main detective is well-adjusted, loves his food and drink, happily married and you do not have to deal with his issues as well as all the other characters' issues.
The authors use the cultural overlap of the region very well - South Africa/Namibia/Botswana/Angola/Zimbabwe with their respective languages as well as some of the tribal and other issues typical of the region.
The initial puzzle is well thought through although it becomes more of a "whydunnit" towards the end of the book. I'll be checking the rest of the series.
 Carolien wrote: "I've just finished A Carrion Death. It's set in Botswana and less of a cozy series than The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
      Carolien wrote: "I've just finished A Carrion Death. It's set in Botswana and less of a cozy series than The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.It is very pleasant to read a book where the ..."
might five this a go - I have to fill in some more countries on my Around the World Trip so any crime set somewhere unusual is always good!!
 Carolien, I will definitely try that one. I also prefer a good mystery rather than so much of the detective's personal problems.
      Carolien, I will definitely try that one. I also prefer a good mystery rather than so much of the detective's personal problems.
     Susan wrote: "Just finished "The Last Detective" by Peter Lovesey.An oldie but goodie."
      Susan wrote: "Just finished "The Last Detective" by Peter Lovesey.An oldie but goodie."Susan - Lovesey is a name that pops up frequently that I have not read - would you recommend him?
 I would recommend him. This particular book is 20 years old but still enjoyable. My list of favorite authors keeps growing and he's been on it for a very long time.
      I would recommend him. This particular book is 20 years old but still enjoyable. My list of favorite authors keeps growing and he's been on it for a very long time.
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