The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Kell, re welcome and seek out Nancy; she is an expert with the genre, especially from that time frame ( and even further back).

Kell wrote: "Hi, folks. I'm getting involved again in Goodreads after taking a couple of years off. I primarily read classic, cozy, or psychological suspense mysteries. Maybe some horror crossovers now and then..."

Welcome to our group, Kell! You are singing my song about the 1940s and 1950s -- you're absolutely right -- It's not all noir, although I do love a good, existential noir novel.

Skye wrote: "Kell, re welcome and seek out Nancy; she is an expert with the genre, especially from that time frame ( and even further back)."

And you! I'm so happy to see you back here! Thanks for your kind words -- I am in no way an expert, though!

Hi Nancy: actually, you are!

Welcome to the group, Kell. And yes, for all that she downplays her knowledge, Nancy is quite an expert.. :0)

Kell wrote: "Hi, folks. I'm getting involved again in Goodreads after taking a couple of years off. I primarily read classic, cozy, or psychological suspense mysteries. Maybe some horror crossovers now and then..."

Congratulations. It's not all noir, but I enjoy a bit of noir now and again.

I like the Asey Mayo stories. They are dated. And I have seen some things in them that was ageist/sexist/racist/possibly anti-Semitic to today's eyes. I thought the woman must be so old the way it was reading and then I found out that she was younger than me.

Reacherfan wrote: "It was accurate for the times and should be read in that context. All old authors are dated - Magnum walked around with a 'cell' phone that took up a briefcase! Earl Der Biggers and many other auth..."

I realize those things. I like the datedness of it. I was just warning in case that is something that bothered Kell.

I recall a trip when I was young through Virginia and there were signs about colored water. I was young and thought that sounded cool. The water was the same color it usually is. My father dragged me away very quickly as a man approached.

Reacherfan wrote: "Ah, then read Josephine Tey. She's brilliant. Also Naigo Marsh.

You might also like Pheobe Atwood Taylor who wrote the Asey Mayo books set in Cape Cod. They're lighter and fun. She also wrote clas..."

Tey's work is not cozy-ish, but she is good.

Kell, here are a few (you'll have to sort through and find the time period you want) suggestions -- I have tons of these sorts of things because I'm very interested in women writers of the 30s through the 60s.

http://www.crimesegments.com/search/l...

Bill wrote: "Welcome to the group, Kell. And yes, for all that she downplays her knowledge, Nancy is quite an expert.. :0)"

pshaw. Now I'm embarrassed.

Reacherfan wrote: "If you have not yet read it, The Moving Toy Shop by Edmund Crispin is excellent. It's one his Gervase Fen books.

And if you want something really off-beat, try and find the 4 Great Merlini books b..."

Footprints on the ceiling was fun!

Nancy, I am still in pursuit of the Lady in Black and Vertigo.

Nancy wrote: "Reacherfan wrote: "Ah, then read Josephine Tey. She's brilliant. Also Naigo Marsh.

You might also like Pheobe Atwood Taylor who wrote the Asey Mayo books set in Cape Cod. They're lighter and fun. ..."

Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Welcome to the group, Kell. And yes, for all that she downplays her knowledge, Nancy is quite an expert.. :0)"

pshaw. Now I'm embarrassed."

Why, this is one of the best book blogs out there!!!!!

Skye wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Reacherfan wrote: "Ah, then read Josephine Tey. She's brilliant. Also Naigo Marsh.

You might also like Pheobe Atwood Taylor who wrote the Asey Mayo books set in Cape Cod. They're lig..."

not a blog, exactly .. just my reading record and largely for my own entertainment. Now let's quit talking about me and let people welcome Kell!

Too funny and too humble.

:)

Welcome,Kell.

Kell wrote: "Reacherfan wrote: "Well, with all those caveats I shall leave you in more capable hands than mine."

Actually, I'm perfectly happy scoping out books on my own, thanks. I just posted an introduction..."

I think people are just trying to be helpful -- if you read the intro threads, a lot of people generally jump in with suggestions as they're saying hi. Take it in the spirit of a helpful and lovely group of people welcoming you into their midst. It's nothing personal -- we're all overachievers in the welcoming department.

Welcome Kell!