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message 1: by Robin H-R (last edited Sep 13, 2020 08:32AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments 1. Historical Mysteries
Silver Lies (Silver Rush, #1) by Ann Parker The Crime at Black Dudley (Albert Campion Mysteries, #1) by Margery Allingham
2. Historical Mysteries 2014
The Shadow of William Quest (William Quest #1) by John Bainbridge The Ripper's Wife by Brandy Purdy A Seaside Mourning (Inspector Abbs Mystery, #1) by John Bainbridge
3. Regency and Victorian Mysteries
What Angels Fear (Sebastian St. Cyr, #1) by C.S. Harris
4. Historical Ghost Fiction
Tasting the Apple (Bootleggers' Chronicles, #2) by Sherilyn Decter
5. Historical Mysteries 2015
A Shadowed Livery (Inspector James Given Investigations #1) by Charlie Garratt Chicago Swing (Detective Tony Alfano, #1) by Gregory C. Randall
6. Sleuths in Silks (Female Detectives)
The Rookery (Penny Green, #2) by Emily Organ Callander Square (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #2) by Anne Perry Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2) by Andrea Penrose
7. Historical Mysteries 2016
The Irish Inheritance (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery, #1) by M.J. Lee Mistress of the Just Land A Jean Brash Mystery 1 by David Ashton
8. Historical Mysteries in Ancient Times (Greece & Rome)
Murder At The Panionic Games by Michael B. Edwards The Mystery of Julia Episcopa by John I. Rigoli
9. YA Historical Mysteries
The Montgomery Murder An action-packed YA thriller (Victorian London Murder Mysteries Book 1) by Cora Harrison The Deadly Fire A YA investigation thriller (Victorian London Murder Mysteries Book 2) by Cora Harrison
10. Historical Mysteries 2017
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt Edinburgh Twilight (Ian Hamilton Mysteries #1) by Carole Lawrence
11. Dual Time Mysteries
The Sherlockian by Graham Moore The Somme Legacy (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery, #2) by M.J. Lee
12. Mysteries with Literary Authors
The Hoydens and Mr. Dickens The Strange Affair of the Feminist Phantom by William J. Palmer Murder by Ghostlight (Charles Dickens & Superintendent Jones #3) by J.C. Briggs
13. Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Autumn of Terror by Randy Williams The Last Moriarty (A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #1) by Charles Veley
14. Historical Mysteries 2018
Death Below Stairs (Kat Holloway Mysteries, #1) by Jennifer Ashley A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #1) by Dianne Freeman
15. Historical Cozy Mysteries
Her Royal Spyness (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #1) by Rhys Bowen Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1) by Dorothy L. Sayers
16. Historical Mysteries 2019
Relative Fortunes (Julia Kydd #1) by Marlowe Benn The Ripper Deception (Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery, #2) by Jacqueline Beard
17. Best Historical Crime Fiction
Crimes of the Levee by John Sturgeon Shadows of Tokyo (Reiko Watanabe / Inspector Aizawa #1) by Matthew Legare
18. Historical Mysteries 2020
Dreamland by Nancy Bilyeau A Very English Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #1) by Verity Bright These Lost & Broken Things by Helen Sarah Fields
19. Medieval Mysteries
A Plague on Both Your Houses (Matthew Bartholomew, #1) by Susanna Gregory An Unholy Alliance 2 (Chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew) by Susanna Gregory
20. Great War Veterans as Detectives
Clouds of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey, #2) by Dorothy L. Sayers


message 2: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:40AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 1 - Historical Mysteries 2019
Relative Fortunes (Julia Kydd #1) by Marlowe Benn Relative Fortunes
PopSugar: 50. A book with a main character in their 20s

Completed: 01/10/2020

Rating: 3 stars. Not a bad first novel.


message 3: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:40AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 2 - Historical Mysteries 2019 (again)
The Ripper Deception (Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery, #2) by Jacqueline Beard The Ripper Deception
PopSugar: 33. A book with at least a four-star rating on Goodreads

Completed: 01/19/2020

Rating: 4 Stars. Great "Ripper" story.


message 4: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:40AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 3 - Historical Mysteries 2014
The Shadow of William Quest (William Quest #1) by John Bainbridge The Shadow of William Quest
PopSugar: 47. A book with more than 20 letters in its title

Completed: 01/26/2020

Rating: 4 Stars. First book in a series. I liked it. Think you will too.


message 5: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:43AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 4 - Historical Mysteries set in Ancient Times (Greece & Rome)

Oh, joy...

Murder At The Panionic Games by Michael B. Edwards Murder At The Panionic Games
PopSugar: 27. A book featuring one of the seven deadly sins

Completed: 02/03/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Not my preferred time period, but I was pleasantly surprised. I'll read the next one if I hit this wedge again.


message 6: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:43AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 5 - Mysteries with Literary Authors

Yes! I have several to choose from....
The Hoydens and Mr. Dickens The Strange Affair of the Feminist Phantom by William J. Palmer The Hoydens and Mr. Dickens: The Strange Affair of the Feminist Phantom
PopSugar: 40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading Challenge
2018: The next book in a series

Completed: 02/09/2020

Rating: 4 stars...I really enjoy this series. This is book #3


message 7: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:43AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 6 - Regency and Victorian Mysteries

That's my genre!

This was a tough decision. Way too many choices. Since I'm also doing the PopSugar challenge, I want to pick books that fit both challenges. I also want to use books I already have (about 350 choices). I haven't read any in this series yet (just what I need, another series). So my selection is...

What Angels Fear (Sebastian St. Cyr, #1) by C.S. Harris What Angels Fear
PopSugar: 35. A book with a three-word title

Completed: 02/17/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Here I go with another series! A few loose ends though. Hope they are resolved in later books.


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QNPoohBear | 781 comments Robin wrote: "Spin 6 - Regency and Victorian Mysteries

That's my genre!"


Mine too! I am eager to see what you choose.


message 9: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:44AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 7 - Historical Cozy Mysteries

Her Royal Spyness (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #1) by Rhys Bowen Her Royal Spyness
PopSugar: 26. A book with a pun in the title

Completed: 02/23/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Well, I blew through that one! Must have really liked it...lol


message 10: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:45AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 8 - Lose A Turn... :(

The Cater Street Hangman (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #1) by Anne Perry The Cater Street Hangman
PopSugar: 10. A book recommended by your favorite blog, vlog, podcast, or online book club

Completed: 03/03/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Thanks for the suggestion!


message 11: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:46AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 9 - Sleuths in Silks (Female Detectives)
The Rookery (Penny Green, #2) by Emily Organ The Rookery
PopSugar: 34. A book you meant to read in 2019

Completed: 03/07/2020

Rating: 4 stars...I like this series.


message 12: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:47AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 10 - Bonus

Vintage True Crime Stories Vol I An Illustrated Anthology of Forgotten Cases of Murder & Mayhem by Frank Dalton O'Sullivan Vintage True Crime Stories Vol I: An Illustrated Anthology of Forgotten Cases of Murder & Mayhem
PopSugar: 11. An anthology

Completed: 03/16/2020

Rating: 3 stars....kind of repetitive, but interesting


message 13: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:48AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 11 - Historical Cozy Mysteries
Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1) by Dorothy L. Sayers Whose Body?
PopSugar: 36. A book with a pink cover

Completed: 03/22/2020

Rating: 4 stars...First of Dorothy Sayers books read. Very enjoyable!


message 14: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:49AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 12 - Lose A Turn (Again)
Murder at Fenway Park by Troy Soos Murder at Fenway Park
PopSugar: 20. A book you picked because the title caught your attention

Completed: 03/27/2020

Rating: 3 stars...Good story. I love baseball! Just had too many typos to be a 4.


message 15: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:50AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 13 - Historical Mysteries 2016
The Irish Inheritance (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery, #1) by M.J. Lee The Irish Inheritance
PopSugar: 21. A book published the month of your birthday (June)

Completed: 03/29/2020

Rating: 4 stars...I like these genealogy mysteries


message 16: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:50AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 14 - Historical Mysteries 2014
The Ripper's Wife by Brandy Purdy The Ripper's Wife
PopSugar: 16. A book that has a book on the cover

Completed: 04/03/2020

Rating: 3 stars...not a bad read, but too much sexual content for my taste.


message 17: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:51AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 15 - Dual Time Mysteries
The Sherlockian by Graham Moore The Sherlockian
PopSugar: 8. A book with an upside-down image on the cover

Completed: 04/11/2020

Rating; 4 stars...An excellent dual-time mystery!


message 18: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:52AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 16 - YA Historical Mysteries

The Montgomery Murder An action-packed YA thriller (Victorian London Murder Mysteries Book 1) by Cora Harrison The Montgomery Murder: An action-packed YA thriller
PopSugar: 43. A book with a character with a vision impairment or enhancement (a nod to 20/20 vision)

Completed: 04/12/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Pretty good for a YA. Think I'll continue the series.


message 19: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 1640 comments Robin wrote: "Spin 15 - Dual Time Mysteries
The Sherlockian by Graham MooreThe Sherlockian

Completed: 04/11/2020

Rating; 4 stars...An excellent dual-time mystery!"


Thank you. I may need a dual time mystery eventually.


message 20: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:54AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 17: Best Historical Crime Fiction
Crimes of the Levee by John Sturgeon Crimes of the Levee
PopSugar: 14. A book by an author with flora or fauna in their name

Completed: 04/16/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars....Love Chicago crime books, but too many typos for 4 stars.


message 21: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:54AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 18: Historical Mysteries 2015
A Shadowed Livery (Inspector James Given Investigations #1) by Charlie Garratt A Shadowed Livery
PopSugar: 3. A book with a great first line

Completed: 04/18/2020

Rating: 4 stars....Very good, complex mystery


message 22: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:55AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 19 - Historical Mysteries 2020
Dreamland by Nancy Bilyeau Dreamland
PopSugar: 1. A book that's published in 2020

Completed: 04/21/20

Rating: 4 stars....I couldn't put this one down


message 23: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:55AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 20 - YA Historical Mysteries (#2)
The Deadly Fire A YA investigation thriller (Victorian London Murder Mysteries Book 2) by Cora Harrison The Deadly Fire: A YA investigation thriller
PopSugar: 5. A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympics

Completed: 04/23/2020

Rating: 4 stars...good YA mystery series


message 24: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:56AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 21 - Historical Mysteries
Silver Lies (Silver Rush, #1) by Ann Parker Silver Lies
PopSugar: 31. A book with "gold," "silver," or "bronze" in the title

Completed: 05/01/2020

Rating: 4 stars...1st in a series. Really, really good!


message 25: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:57AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 22 - Medieval Mysteries

A Plague on Both Your Houses (Matthew Bartholomew, #1) by Susanna Gregory A Plague on Both Your Houses
PopSugar: 17. A medical thriller

Completed: 05/07/2020

Rating: 4 stars...another good choice. Looks like a good series. (Like I need one more...lol)


message 26: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:58AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 22 - Historical Mysteries 2020 #2
A Very English Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #1) by Verity Bright A Very English Murder
PopSugar: 44. A book set in the 1920s

Completed: 05/11/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Delightful! First in a new series.


message 27: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2020 07:58AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 23 - Sherlock Holmes

Aah...my uncle's category.

Sherlock Holmes and the Autumn of Terror by Randy Williams Sherlock Holmes and the Autumn of Terror
PopSugar: 9. A book with a map

Completed: 05/22/2020

Rating: 4+ stars...Excellent, but long. Be sure to read the footnotes!


message 28: by Robin H-R (last edited May 25, 2020 09:35AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 24 - Historical Mysteries 2017
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt See What I Have Done
PopSugar: 29. A book with a bird on the cover

Completed: 05/24/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars...Monotonous in spots.


message 29: by Robin H-R (last edited May 30, 2020 09:52AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 25 - Sleuths in Silks #2
Callander Square (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #2) by Anne Perry Callander Square
PopSugar: 49. A book from a series with more than 20 books

Completed: 05/30/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars...Another good one from Anne Perry


message 30: by Robin H-R (last edited May 31, 2020 08:20AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 26 - Historical Mysteries 2015 #2
Chicago Swing (Detective Tony Alfano, #1) by Gregory C. Randall Chicago Swing

Completed: 05/30/20

Rating: 3.5 stars...I read this in one day. Too many typos for 4 stars, but a good one anyway.


message 31: by Robin H-R (last edited Jun 04, 2020 09:21AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 27 - Mysteries with Literary Authors #2
Murder by Ghostlight (Charles Dickens & Superintendent Jones #3) by J.C. Briggs Murder by Ghostlight

Completed: 06/03/2020

Rating: 4 stars...This is the third book in a really great series featuring Charles Dickens.


message 32: by Robin H-R (last edited Jun 09, 2020 09:09AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 28 - Historical Mysteries 2020 #3
These Lost & Broken Things by Helen Sarah Fields These Lost & Broken Things

Completed: 06/08/2020

Rating: 4 stars....Not a typical "mystery", since you know who the killer is, but very good just the same.


message 33: by Robin H-R (last edited Jun 17, 2020 11:09AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 29 - Sleuths in Silks #3
Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2) by Andrea Penrose Murder at Half Moon Gate

Completed: 06/17/2020

Rating: 4 stars...2nd book in a great series.


message 34: by Robin H-R (last edited Jun 21, 2020 02:28PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 30 - Historical Ghost Fiction
Tasting the Apple (Bootleggers' Chronicles, #2) by Sherilyn Decter Tasting the Apple

Completed: 06/21/2020

Rating: 4 stars...2nd book in The Bootlegger Chronicles. Good series! Why under Ghost Fiction? No spoilers from me!


message 35: by Robin H-R (last edited Jun 28, 2020 09:09AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 31: Dual Time Mysteries #2
The Somme Legacy (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery, #2) by M.J. Lee The Somme Legacy

Completed: 06/28/2020

Rating: 4 stars...2nd book in the Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Series.


message 36: by Robin H-R (last edited Jul 05, 2020 08:16PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 32: Historical Mysteries 2017 #2
Edinburgh Twilight (Ian Hamilton Mysteries #1) by Carole Lawrence Edinburgh Twilight
PopSugar: 53. A book that takes place in your favorite (or dream) summer destination

Completed: 07/04/2020

Rating: 4 stars...1st in a series. Very, very good.


message 37: by Robin H-R (last edited Aug 23, 2020 08:16AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 33: Best Historical Crime Fiction #2
Shadows of Tokyo (Reiko Watanabe / Inspector Aizawa #1) by Matthew Legare Shadows of Tokyo
PopSugar: 45. A book set in Japan, host of the 2020 Olympics

Completed: 07/12/2020

Rating: 3+ stars...Good story and characters, political intrigue. 1st in series.


message 38: by Robin H-R (last edited Jul 20, 2020 09:53AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 34: Historical Mysteries 2018
Death Below Stairs (Kat Holloway Mysteries, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Death Below Stairs

Completed: 07/19/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars...Really liked the characters. Will proceed in the series

Only one more wedge to go!!!!


message 39: by Robin H-R (last edited Jul 27, 2020 07:45PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 35: Historical Mysteries in Ancient Times #2
The Mystery of Julia Episcopa by John I. Rigoli The Mystery of Julia Episcopa

Completed: 07/27/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars...An interesting dual-time mystery about women in the first century Christian church. 1st in a series.


message 40: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 1640 comments Robin wrote: "Spin 34: Historical Mysteries 2018
Death Below Stairs (Kat Holloway Mysteries, #1) by Jennifer AshleyDeath Below Stairs

Completed: 07/19/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars...Really liked the characters. Will proceed in..."


Congratulations! Wishing you luck in upcoming spins.


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QNPoohBear | 781 comments Robin wrote: "Spin 34: Historical Mysteries 2018
Death Below Stairs (Kat Holloway Mysteries, #1) by Jennifer AshleyDeath Below Stairs

Completed: 07/19/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars...Really liked the characters. Will proceed in..."


I really like the characters too. I'm eagerly awaiting the newest installment that just came out. The library doesn't have it yet! Congratulations on having only one more wedge.


message 42: by Robin H-R (last edited Aug 07, 2020 10:15AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 36: Medieval Mysteries #2
An Unholy Alliance 2 (Chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew) by Susanna Gregory An Unholy Alliance: 2

Completed: 08/06/2020

Rating: 3.5 stars....really like this series, but this one had too many typos


message 43: by Robin H-R (last edited Aug 11, 2020 08:53AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 37: Historical Mysteries 2014 #3
A Seaside Mourning (Inspector Abbs Mystery, #1) by John Bainbridge A Seaside Mourning
PopSugar: 65. A book that takes place in a beach town

Completed: 08/10/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Bainbridge writes great mysteries. This is the 1st featuring Inspector Abbs.


message 44: by Robin H-R (last edited Aug 23, 2020 08:16AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 38: Bonus
Harlem Redux A Novel by Persia Walker Harlem Redux: A Novel
PopSugar: 32. A book by a WOC

Completed: 08/22/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Set in Harlem in the 1920's. Lots of secrets. Hard to put down.Very, very good.


message 45: by Robin H-R (last edited Aug 29, 2020 10:26AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 39: Historical Mysteries 2016 #2
Mistress of the Just Land A Jean Brash Mystery 1 by David Ashton Mistress of the Just Land: A Jean Brash Mystery 1

Completed: 08/29/2020

Rating: 4 stars...Love, love, love David Ashton's books! This is the first in a spin-off of the McLevy series.


message 46: by Robin H-R (last edited Sep 02, 2020 10:23AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments Spin 40: Great War Veterans as Detectives
Clouds of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey, #2) by Dorothy L. Sayers Clouds of Witness
PopSugar: 56. A book with an item you'd find at the beach in the title

Woo-Hoo!!! Last Wedge! 😁

Completed: 09/01/2020 Challenge Completed!

Rating: 4 stars...another great Wimsey


message 47: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 1640 comments Congratulations!


message 48: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 396 comments I FINISHED!!!

Looks like I'm on track to finish twice. Will keep spinning!


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Kristin | 32 comments Wow! Congrats!


message 50: by QNPoohBear (new)

QNPoohBear | 781 comments Woohoo congratulations! We have similar taste in books so I'm always interested to see which ones you pick.


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