J.D. Robb discussion

Nominations are now being accepted for our December 2017 Book of the Month.

You may nominate any book from the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller genre or from any one of the many sub genres, with the exception of books by J.D. Robb and Nora Roberts. We explore Robb's In Death series in Buddy Reads & other discussions in this group. And we read & discuss Nora Roberts books with our sister group, Nora Roberts Groupies. We encourage you to join the discussions any time.

Nominations open Nov. 17-21
Poll open Nov. 22-28

Monthly Book Nomination Guidelines:

1-Each member may nominate 2 books per month. Please include a link to the book that you nominate.

2-Please - Only nominate books that you intend to read and discuss with this group!

3-Nominated books must be from the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller genres or one of the many sub genres.

4-Nominated books must be the first book in a series unless the Robb group has read the preceding books previously.

5-If your nomination wins the poll, we would love for you to consider leading the Book of the Month discussion for that month.

6-J.D. Robb and Nora Robert books are not eligible for nomination. We invite you to join us as we explore the In Death series books in our In Death Buddy Reads and enjoy discussing the Nora Roberts titles in our sister group, Nora Roberts Groupies.

7-Should an issue arise that results in the winning book being disqualified, the book that received the 2nd most votes will automatically become the replacement Book of the Month.

I nominate The Judge Who Stole Christmas by Randy Singer

It starts innocently enough in the town square of Possum, Virginia. But it becomes a spectacular national scandal: Can a federal judge outlaw Christmas? Thomas Hammond and his wife play Joseph and Mary in the annual live nativity in their hometown. But a federal judge rules the display unconstitutional. Thomas refuses to abide by the court order—and ends up in jail. From the courtrooms of Virginia to the talk shows of New York City, the battle escalates into a national media spectacle. Caught in the middle is law student Jasmine Woodfaulk, assigned to represent Thomas as part of her school’s legal aid clinic. Only a surprising series of events can reconcile a stubborn father, a crusading law student, and a recalcitrant judge. The Judge Who Stole Christmas is a charming, warm, and thought-provoking Christmas tale that explores in a fresh way the real reason for the season.

Ghost shadow by heather graham bone island number 1

There are those who walk among us who are no longer alive, but not yet crossed over. They seek retribution…vengeance…to warn. Among the living, few intuit their presence.
Katie O'Hara is one who can.

As she’s drawn deeper and deeper into a gruesome years-old murder, whispered warnings from a spectral friend become more and more insistent. But Katie must uncover the truth: could David Beckett really be guilty of his fiancée’s murder?

Worse – the body count’s rising on the Island of Bones, and the dead seem to be reenacting some macabre tableaux from history. The danger is increasing by the moment – especially as Katie finds herself irresistibly drawn to David, who may be responsible for more than just one killing….

If we're going with a Christmas theme, I nominate Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.

This is a hilarious little book about a family who decides to skip Christmas and use the money they save to take a vacation over New Year's and the hijinks that ensue!

Nominations can be Holiday themed as long as they fit the criteria of Mystery/Suspense/Thriller.

Kirsten wrote: "If we're going with a Christmas theme, I nominate Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.

This is a hilarious little book about a family who decides to skip Christmas and use..."

I loved this book and would always second it - still it's a comedy and not Mystery/Suspense/Thriller - Sorry Kirsten.

Yeah, I know. Just one of my favorite discoveries in Yuletide books!

I nominate by Don Winslow.

One more day for nominations! :)

If you've nominated a book, please check to make sure it is of the mystery/suspense/thriller genre. :)

I guess I"ll nominate one.

NO EXIT by Taylor Adams

I want to make sure we aren't reading the second book in the StillHouse Lake series. If not, I'll start on it as soon as I can.

Sharon wrote: "I want to make sure we aren't reading the second book in the StillHouse Lake series. If not, I'll start on it as soon as I can."

I plan to read it in Dec., Sharon. I think it releases Dec. 12.

Thanks

by John Grisham sounds like a book I will read. I love a book with humor and I vote to include it on the list.

I'm not sure if the group has read this....my nomination Final Girls by Riley Sager

Anita wrote: " by John Grisham sounds like a book I will read. I love a book with humor and I vote to include it on the list."

I definitely recommend it! It was hilarious and heartwarming!

Based on nominations, there appears to be an interest in nominating Holiday themed books for our December Book of the Month. For this month only, we will drop the requirement that all nominations be of the mystery/suspense/thriller genre and accept books with a holiday theme.

You have until midnight to make your nominations.

How about "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

And how about "Montana Secret Santa" by Debra SSalonen

Barbara "Cookie" wrote: "How about "All I Want For Christmas Is You""

Author?

A Will and A Way by Nora Roberts

Anita wrote: " A Will and A Way by Nora Roberts"

A good one, Anita, but it doesn't meet our guidelines for the Robb group. We don't take nominations for Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb books in our BOM thread because we explore those books in other buddy reads.

"All I Want For Christmas is you" Is by Lise Mondello

Thank you, Cookie! :)