The Parlor PI's discussion

Don't believe we've any May babies in The Parlor. If I'm correct, maybe we could start thinking titles for the month. I'm pretty much open to anything (however, I think I'd like a break from fairies, trolls, woodland creatures just for the while lol) so long as the writing's good and it is in keeping with a mystery theme. But the majority rules so have at it, PI's. ;-)

One that comes to mind is though I'd be willing to go with #1 in this series just to finally get to Dinner/Deadly with

But, we've just begun the search--

Has anyone read any of these:

I've got a copy of Room with/Clue & have it on my TBR shelf.

Nicole wrote: "Has anyone read any of these:





[bookcover:Bed, Br..."

I got a few Pennyfoot Hotel Kindle books but only just got the 1st one in the series. I have been wanting to read it for a while and my library didn't have it.

I just saw this on Facebook...I think it's a cozy. Looks interesting.

I've read "Room with a Clue" and "Bed,Breakfast & Bones."

I have "Tastes like Murder" on my TBR so that might be a good selection...

"Dying in the Wool" seems like it "fits" our preferred English style books pretty good though.

Just saw this from someones feed and it looks pretty good:

Some good ones...gonna be hard to choose just one.

IMHO, I think running two titles per month is a good bet -- ex; this month's read, several did not care for the topic and left them out of participation. If we had two choices, perhaps the second could appeal to those not caring for Jackaby.

How 'bout we go back to a main title and a side read started later in month. Also, one wouldn't have to wait for main title to move along in order to participate. One could jump in both titles if desired. Also, as it is hard to pick just one, our faves would have a better chance at being picked. And we don't have to participate in both or neither if we choose not to.

I'm all for the main and side reads. You have all posted great suggestions. Whichever book(s) I can't get from the library, or don't already have, I'll get from Amazon....since I just won a $25 gift card!!! Whoo whoo!!!! I entered a giveaway on the Booklover's Bench site and they just emailed me today saying I won! Of course, I'm buying books with my winnings!

Nicole wrote: "I'm all for the main and side reads. You have all posted great suggestions. Whichever book(s) I can't get from the library, or don't already have, I'll get from Amazon....since I just won a $25 gif..."


Win-win, Nicole! You are lucky at this stuff. ;-) Good on you!

Yes, I like two books per mo. for reasons stated above. Let's try it again in May. Now to pick just two. lol

Anymore noms to toss in? Let's hear from The PI's so we all get a chance to opine, participate in May's discussion.

Jill, J, Pghfan, Nicole, Allison...thank you! LM...anyone else?

How many PI's do we have participating in May? Head count? So far it looks like we've Nicole, Allison, Moi participating in May's read. Anymore?

I think we have a good list to work with.
This might be really off the beaten path, but has anyone read this one? I like this author's other series

Nicole wrote: "I think we have a good list to work with.
This might be really off the beaten path, but has anyone read this one? I like this author's other series "

Never read it, Nicole. Some bibliophile I turned out to be, huh? lol I'm a film buff too and am pulled in several different ways. Only so much time to do all the things we want.

Not a day goes by where I see/hear about a new book/author. It's insane!

Nicole wrote: "Not a day goes by where I see/hear about a new book/author. It's insane!"

It is.

As to move vote along, I will go with any of the listed titles ('cept for Quaker one at this time) but desperately want Dinner Most Deadly as the side read. Or at the very least, the first in the John Pickett series.

Can we get to voting, PI's? It's already the 23rd. and we need time to obtain copies of the pick.

Allison, Nicole, me...and hopefully some others, if there are only three, should we run the May discussion or wait 'til June? I'll pull it if there are only two. That makes no sense.

I don't mind either way. If there's only 3 of us then maybe just one selection? Hopefully there will be more!

Hopefully, Nicole. But, if only two, I'll go off and read something on my own. Maybe post about it here just to keep The Parlor lights on.

Hmm? We could also just pick our own poison and post about it; anyone wanting to join can. But first, let's see if any more PI's join in.

Ok! I'm up for anything.
Did anyone read the article on Goodreads about "How Not to Kill a Bookclub"? or something like that. One suggestion was to have all the members read different books then talk about each one (without spoilers I'm assuming).

On a side note that has nothing to do with anything...if any of you review books on here...do you keep getting notifications that people are "liking" your reviews? I just got 13 likes on the last review I posted. It just seems odd since nobody ever has liked my reviews before LOL

Nicole wrote: "Ok! I'm up for anything.
Did anyone read the article on Goodreads about "How Not to Kill a Bookclub"? or something like that. One suggestion was to have all the members read different books then ta..."

Like minds, Nicole...I'd like to try it. How about May's Discussion? Everyone read mystery of their choice and post about it. Could keep it under main May Read thread....or should we assign a different thread heading for each one? We could do that as there are so few of us that we'd not be over run with threads. And if we see one we want to opine on, we just go in and post. Anyone want to try it? We could start May 1st. Hook or crook! I'm game! I already have my pick. lol

I'm game! Let's see who else is up for it.

Tina wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Ok! I'm up for anything.
Did anyone read the article on Goodreads about "How Not to Kill a Bookclub"? or something like that. One suggestion was to have all the members read differen..."

Make sure you divulge your pick ahead of time so someone doesn't pick the same one!

I hope nobody minds but I gave an avid cozy reader the link to our group. The more the merrier?

Nicole wrote: "Has anyone read any of these:





[bookcover:Bed, Br..."

Yes. The Deep End, not so long ago, And Room with a Clue, when it first came out, many, many moons ago!

Nicole wrote: "I'm game! Let's see who else is up for it."

Count me in. :)

Nicole wrote: "I hope nobody minds but I gave an avid cozy reader the link to our group. The more the merrier?"

Thank you Nicole. :)

Hello,
My name is Ian, I live in the UK, and I'm a recovering Bookaholic. :D
I hope you don't mind that Nicole gave me a link to the group.
My main interests are in Cozies, Golden Age murder/mysteries, Historical mysteries, but I do delve every so often into some more grittier crime novels/series. At the moment, I'm loving the C. S. Harris Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries.
I have been a bibliophile for 40 years. Starting with Nancy Drew, of course. Then going into murder/mysteries when I was 14, when I discovered Patricia Wentworth's Miss Maud Silver mysteries. And have been hooked ever since.
My collection is in the 5,000 plus mark.
Thank you for allowing me to join your group.

Welcome, Ian. You are most welcomed to join us in The Parlor. Yes, more is merrier! Hope you'll stay on, visit often.

Welcome, Ian! I am inclined to Room With A Clue. We've read some of the Kingsbury Christmas books over the years and enjoyed them.

Room With A Clue would also work for me.

So we have everyone read their own with three votes or Room With A Clue with two votes.

Anyone else? Please weigh in by Thurs. so we can obtain copies.

Room With a Clue is fine with me, as I have a physical and a Kindle copy.
Also, It's not been so long ago, that I read and reviewed Kate's prequel to the series...A Perilous Promise (only in Kindle/ebook format).
Which makes me want to revisit Pennyfoot Hotel and all the characters from the beginning.

Nicole wrote: "I hope nobody minds but I gave an avid cozy reader the link to our group. The more the merrier?"

Sounds good Nicole! Maybe we'll get some new members.

Glad to see you, Ian.

I've read Room with a Clue but I could re-read it as it's been quite a few years since I read it. I don't really remember much so it'll be "new" to me.

So we might have 4-5 this month? :)

Yikes LOL We're about tie with everyone reading their own or Room With A Clue. I have to count them all up and see what we come up with. If J and Jill would chime in we might have a tie breaker in them.

I'll post results in just a bit.

Posted a Poll Question. Please vote as this should make it easier to count and have everyone satisfied.

I'm out for a while. There's something wrong with my back, hips, and legs. Can't stand or walk straight up. Been in pain for four weeks and the pain killers aren't helping. Been off of work for the past month and don't know when I'm going to get to go back

Jill wrote: "I'm out for a while. There's something wrong with my back, hips, and legs. Can't stand or walk straight up. Been in pain for four weeks and the pain killers aren't helping. Been off of work for the..."

Oh no!! That has to terrible for you. I took painkillers after surgery a few years ago and they didn't work. The nurse in the hospital looked at me like I was lying!!! UMM It still hurt!!!!!! Gimme something else!!!!!

So sorry for your challenges, Jill. Please be mended real soon. But I feel your pain. Have sore knees, hips and some other stuff going on. If I could, I'd get the knee injections where they insert a gel, a cushion 'tween the knee joints which with age, the natural stuff wears away. Or natural hormone injections. All I need is to win the lotto. Then I'll come for The PI's and we'll go soak up the sun somewhere fun. Come back when you are able.

Poll Question re: May title is still posted. Anymore votes? Please make them by Thurs. 27th. 5 p.m. est.

"If no other votes by tomorrow, May's pick will be Room With A Clue. Anymore?"

I voted!

Thanks, Nicole. It's still two to one. J, Allison, Pghfan, joining us? Votes cast on poll page. If you've voted just disregard this note. I've left it anonymous so there's no pressure.

I'm not sure where the poll is, but I vote Room With a Clue.

I voted on the Poll for Room with a Clue...

Jill - so sorry to hear whats going on with you. Not good. Do try to take care of yourself and keep us posted.

At the top of any thread of ours on the top right there's a listing of headings to click on like Group Home, Bookshelf, etc. There's one that says Polls so that's where our polls are!!

Thanks, PI's. Nicole for the directions. I'm trying a direct link to the poll area. Let's see if it works... https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...

Last call for votes. Open 'til 5 p.m. est. So far it's three for Room/View, one for read Room/View or one of our own choosing. Room has three, Room/View & other has one.