A Good Thriller discussion

Here we could name of number one book for the year, our favourite of the year.

It's a tough decision, for me a little think first, as a quite a few 5 stars books read this year.

Maybe top ten books, or your five star books.

Oh Geez, Sean. This is very hard. I may have a two way tie. Is that allowed???

Oh Sean! Can't do it - so many!

OK, I guess I have mine narrowed down more than Anne does, so I'll throw mine out there. It's a tie between Angela Marsons and Sharon Bolton

Does it have to be published this year or just read this year?

Just read, I'm sure, Vera.

Thanks, Christine.

My favorite thriller this year is . I doubt I'll read one better this month!

Christine wrote: "OK, I guess I have mine narrowed down more than Anne does, so I'll throw mine out there. It's a tie between Angela Marsons and [author:Sharon Bolton..."

Little Black Lies comes in a strong second for me

I'm going to have to go with The Kind Worth Killing simply because even with the number of books I read, I still couldn't predict what was going to happen next in this one. It was definitely my most fun and entertaining read of 2015 (so far). A book about a bunch of crazy people, but I couldn't put it down!

That's The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson.

So it should have come out this year? Or just any book I read this year for my first time?

I will give one of each, although it may have been written a year or two ago, but was brand new to me:
Ready Player One was the most entertaining book I have read in a bit, came out last year I believe.

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was fantastic and obviously written a while back.

I loved I Am Pilgrim. I'm looking forward to the next book.

For me, the best book I've read this year is Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta.

I must agree, I loved I Am Pilgrim, I can see that as a movie. And I can't wait to read the next book if there is one.
But the book that I pick is Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb.
Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey would be a close second.

This year I have read alot of books from authors I never read before. I have 2 that stand out as the best for me this year. They were a little odd but very enjoyable and I am very glad I read them.

1. Rushed by Brian Harmon

2. Twisted by Andrew E. Kaufman

I forgot my first five star read of the year

I really loved "Elizabeth is Missing".

Any book read this year...

I have a few but one is for sure...





Another would be

Wow! That's a lot huh? If pushed would say these are the ones that stuck with me the most:

1. Revival - Stephen King
2. A Burnable Book - Bruce Holsinger
3. The Bishop's Wife - Mette Ivie Harrison
4. The Ghost and Mrs Mewer - Krista Davis
5. The Marid Audran Trilogy - George Alec Effinger

I'd have to pick Deadly Messengers by Susan May a great thriller

Novel = Sharon Bolton's Little Black Lies

Novella = Denise Mina's Every Seven Years

Veronica, Susan will be pleased, and also her book is our Readalong book in January 2016...

A few have picked Little Black Lies, for me a four star book, but I can understand the high scores, as a unique book.

I guess maybe your five stars books, or top ten, as I realise hard to name one only.

BOTM next month and our Q & A author for Janurya 25th, I am sure many will love !!

I Let You Go !

Sean wrote: "Veronica, Susan will be pleased, and also her book is our Readalong book in January 2016...

A few have picked Little Black Lies, for me a four star book, but I can understand the high scores, as a..."

Too many whales! It's funny, but I know exactly what you mean by that! :)

Nothing came close to Matthew Reilly's GREAT ZOO OF CHINA. Hope someone develops a film!

As of today, I've given 5 stars to 50 books this year, but there are some standouts that deserve more than 5. In the order I read them:

I Am Pilgrim
A Spy Came Home
Silent Scream
The Martian
Little Black Lies
Twisted
Trust No One
Pretty Girls

Missing from that list are any of Belinda Bauer's books. I read all six of her books this year and rated each of them 5 stars. They all are excellent. That body of work is my favorite for this year.

Wow, superb list, Brenda.

Thanks for the list Brenda. I have Pretty Girls sitting on my nightstand. I think I should move it up the stack!

Christine wrote: "Wow, superb list, Brenda."

Thanks, Chris! Are you going to put up a list? I'd be interested in seeing it!

Melissa wrote: "Thanks for the list Brenda. I have Pretty Girls sitting on my nightstand. I think I should move it up the stack!"

I hope you love it as much as I did, Melissa.

For sure, Brenda. It will be very difficult!

Nope

Maybe

Hhmmmm

Okay a few of my favourites...

Mark Dawson's Beatrice Rose books

What are the questions to your answers, Janet?

Many more 4 star books as well from

Linda Castillo, Karin Slaughter, Sharon Bolton, Brian Freeman.

If I'm going to do a list.

I think mine would have to be followed by

Janet wrote: "If I'm going to do a list."

Of course you are gonna do a list! It will be fun!

Kelby wrote: "I think mine would have to be followed by "

I haven't read either of those, Kelby. This is a great place to pick up some reading ideas.

Christine, yes it is!! I absolutely loved The Gingerbread Man!!

Sean wrote: "Okay a few of my favourites..."

Sean, I purchased I Let You Go, but haven't read it yet. Looking forward to it, though.

Kelby wrote: "I think mine would have to be followed by "

Both of those are already on my TBR, Kelby!

Brenda you will love them! Everything by Chevy Stevens I have enjoyed.

Kelby wrote: "Brenda you will love them! Everything by Chevy Stevens I have enjoyed."

The only book of hers that I've read is Those Girls, and I wasn't happy with it. Think I should try another of hers? Do you recommend That Night in particular?

Ray wrote: "Nothing came close to Matthew Reilly's GREAT ZOO OF CHINA. Hope someone develops a film!"

My Top 10 of 2015:

1. The Great Zoo Of China - Matthew Reilly
2. The Fifth Heart - Dan Simmons
3. The Fifth Gospel - Ian Caldwell
4. The Drowning - Camilla Lackberg
5. A God In Ruins - Kate Atkinson
6. The Patriot Threat - Steve Berry
7. Finding Jake - Bryan Reardon
8. Strong Light Of Day - Jon Land
9. The Silence - Tim Lebbon
10. Murder On the Champs de Mars - Cara Black
TIE Station Eleven - Emily St John Mandel

I have read a lot of good books this year but I have to say that "Creepers" by David Morrell is on the top of the list.

Brenda, I haven't read Those Girls. I really enjoyed That Night. Still Missing is on my list as well.

Brenda,

I let You Go

is my number one book of the year.

Also will be our BOTM for January as Clare is with us on 25th January for a Q & A.

In so much demand with the success of the book.

Also our Readalong book for January will be free on Kindle the last week of December, Deadly Messages by Susan May.

Ray wrote: "Ray wrote: "Nothing came close to Matthew Reilly's GREAT ZOO OF CHINA. Hope someone develops a film!"

My Top 10 of 2015:

1. The Great Zoo Of China - Matthew Reilly
2. The Fifth Heart - Dan Simmon..."

I've just added The Great Zoo of China to my to-read list Ray. The concept certainly seems a good fit for the silver screen. Though the Chinese might veto the idea.

I particularly enjoyed The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West.