John’s
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(group member since Aug 19, 2007)
John’s
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After several years' hiatus, I've returned to the Inspector Lavender series with Murder in Park Lane - Michael Page is perfect for the series, though I understand the latest book has a differerent narrator.
Fran wrote: "My husband and I have been listening to I See You've Called in Dead while traveling around Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. We're almost finished and both of us are feeling meh. With ..."Dead was a DNF for me.
Fran wrote: "I've finished the second book of The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2. Short, sweet and amusing. Perfect for driving in the wilderness for hours!Today I started [book:R..."
I've read 5/8 of Emma Lion so far. Hawkes, the clergyman, becomes more mysterious!
Jan Mc wrote: "John wrote: "...Working on Matricide: A Valerius Mystery..."I will be starting the first one, Sub Rosa: A Valerius Mystery, soon (I hope). This is my cup of tea ..."
I finished the third one today, seemed written as though intended as a three-book deal and done from the ending. Have fun!
I've got a couple more hours of
Mexican Gothic left; however, there's a massive plot shift that has me setting it aside to return later from a new place.
Finishing up Mexican Gothic, which fits the genre though I find the main character a bit annoying.Working on Matricide: A Valerius Mystery - if there are only three in the series, I can live with it. Ancient Roman setting not enough in itself to carry the story.
I used the 2:1 sale this time as one was on my wishlist, the other was the next in a series I know I'd like, bringing down the (retail) cost of both from $40 to $12.
Kathleen wrote: "I’ve been listening to A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams, by the duo Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. I think Kamoie does most of the r..."Interesting as I listened to Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams, bio of her daughter-in-law. Louisa was rather daunted by Abigail, getting along better with John.
I've started
Mexican Gothic, not really fond of the main character, but the book itself is going along okay for my limited expectations
Jan Mc wrote: "Someday, I will start listening to and enjoying thrillers. Then I'll be able to discuss those here on GR with you all! (wink) Meanwhile, I am listening to stories like the swashbuckling, middle-age..."I'm not a thriller person myself, but an exception I enjoyed: The Fine Art of Invisible Detection.
Finished Cotton Comes to Harlem, second one these detective stories I've read. The Crazy Kill was a bit ... sillier, though a good introduction to the series for me. Got a couple more cheap in the sale - Dion Graham's narration truly outstanding!
Jan Mc wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Last night I finished listening to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, the author of The Help..."I just purchased this one and can't wait!
Doug wrote: "I am in the middle of ..."
Bought the rest of Emma Lion audios cheap with current sale prices.
As a premium member, just bought 7 books for $20. There are still a few at or above cost to use credits on.
Jan Mc wrote: "Hurrah! Author Beth Brower has announced on her website that there will be at least a Volume 9 in The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. Vix exspectare possum."Yahoo! Not a fan of love triangles, but otherwise an awesome main character!
Finishing up a Golden Age mystery The Piccadilly Murder, which isn't bad, but ready to move on.Started Cotton Comes to Harlem, solid writing with outstanding narration!
Robin P wrote: "Jan Mc wrote: "Robin P wrote: "I started Murder in the Crypt, but it’s a bit odd that a book with 2 male leads is read by a woman."I agree, and I didn't like her slow narration. I..."
I liked this series as ebooks early on, later growing tired of the romance angles.
Halfway through The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, solid narration by Eduardo Ballerini, but the thief is a real narcissist - ugh!
Robin P wrote: "I have been catching up on series - Lethal Pursuit, Platform Decay, and now The Brothers McKay. If George Guidall ever retires from being Walt Long..."Guidall will always be Jim Chee to me!
The Corby books are perfect for me as I keep Kindle copies on my phone for downtime reading!
Since it's included with Audible Plus, I've started Royal Affairs: A Lusty Romp Through the Extramarital Adventures That Rocked the British Monarchy - not bad!