The Three Pines discussion

So, we're all here because we love what Louise Penny writes, however when you're not reading Penny, what else do you enjoy? Is it similar or co pletely different to the world of Three Pines? And, most importantly, would you recommend it to a fellow Three Piner?

I read a variety, but have several favorite mystery authors. For example, Laurie R. King's books about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes and Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries. I've recently discovered Fredrik Backman's delightful books A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry. They are totally different than Three Pines, but I highly recommend them to anyone who likes quirky characters and endearing stories.

I've not yet read the Charlaine Harris Aurora Teagarden series, however I've watched a few of the films on the TV, they're made by the hallmark channel I think, and I really love them.

I enjoy that series, too, along with several others on Hallmark.

I also liked A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. They aren't mysteries, and they aren't as poetic as Penny's books, but there is a similar theme about making connections with people. Eleanor Oliphant initially caught my attention because of the word "FINE" but of course, it's not the same as Ruth's FINE. I did like the Charlaine Harris books too, partly because of the quirky communities (both human and paranormal) and friendships. Please recommend
more poetic and heartfelt novels or series.

Please allow me to suggest two books. "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger, and "The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair" by Joel Dicker.

Good reading....sincerely, Kat

I just finished The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Louise Penny uses some of her poetry in her Three Pines books. But, the writing is incredible in this book. A very dystopian tale while leaves you despairing yet admiring the power of the written word all the same.

You are all mentions some of my favorite authors. How lovely to find people with similar tastes in books. Margaret Atwood is an incredible author! The way she uses language is beautiful. Lately I have been enjoying mysteries by Ann Cleeves. The Shetland Islands are both the setting and a "character".

I watched the series Shetland, on Netflix. It told the stories of 4 (I think) of her books. Very well done, I enjoyed it - even though I had not read the books!

Yes! I watched the series too (I can’t get enough of windswept shorelines!) I think the books are different enough from the show that I wasn’t bored or disappointed.

I'm all about the windswept shoreline too! I loved Broadchurch and also Hinterland and don't get me started on whatever detective/crime/French/Belgian/British show I can find on Netflix. I have issues.

There’s probably a name for our slight obsession! Anglophile is not it. I think it has more to do with hygge!

Angela wrote: "I'm all about the windswept shoreline too! I loved Broadchurch and also Hinterland and don't get me started on whatever detective/crime/French/Belgian/British show I can find on Netflix. I have iss..."

I'm in agreement about Broadchurch and Hinterland, can't seem to get enough of these shows!

Another great series is Deborah Crombie’s series. She is from Texas but lived in England for several years. She returns to do research. I learn about a different part of England in each book.

I’m a huge horror fan so this is a huge 180 from what I normally read. I’m a Stephen King fan, fan of all things dark and scary ❤️