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Bill wrote: "I finished the first Nero Wolfe story; Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout this morning. Most enjoyable."I love the Nero Wolfe books so much! 😎💖💕
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder
by Joanne FlukeIn this 4th book in the 'Hannah Swensen Mysteries' the baker/amateur sleuth is looking for antiques with her mother when they come across a dead body. The book can be read as a standalone. Some yummy recipes in this book. 😎🍰🧁
3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I recently finished, "The Stranger Diaries," by Elly Griffiths (loved it!) and am now reading a cozy mystery by Debbie Young called, Best Murder in Show which is set in the Cotswolds. Really enjoying this one as well!
Not a mystery, but if anyone needs a break from dark psychological thrillers, I recommend The Great Unexpected
Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
J.P. wrote: "I recently finished, "The Stranger Diaries," by Elly Griffiths (loved it!) and am now reading a cozy mystery by Debbie Young called, Best Murder in Show which is set in the Cotswold..."I loved The Stranger Diaries, too!
Jeff wrote: "I'm reading Linda Fairstein's book 
"Fairstein is very good with 'locations.' I always learn a lot from her books about the environs of the crime. 🙂
I just finished The Unlucky Ones by Kerry Wilkinson. I love the Jessica Daniel series and this one didn't disappoint.
Woof
by Spencer QuinnThis is the first book in the 'Bowser and Birdie' series - middle-grade mysteries that are narrated by Bowser the dog. In this book, Birdie investigates when her family's stuffed marlin is stolen. Entertaining story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Kill Room
by Jeffery DeaverIn this 10th book in the 'Lincoln Rhyme' series, the quadriplegic forensic scientist is on the trail of a sadistic killer. The book can be read as a standalone.
Good thriller. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The MasterI found it to be tedious. My 3 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished Venom House, the 16th entry in the Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte series by Arthur W. Upfield. The plot is very clever, as is typical in this Australian series, and the writing and storytelling is quite good.
David wrote: "I just finished Venom House, the 16th entry in the Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte series by Arthur W. Upfield. The plot is very clever, as is typical in this Australian..."I've read one book in this series and quite enjoyed. It's very different from any other series I've read.
David wrote: "I just finished Venom House, the 16th entry in the Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte series by Arthur W. Upfield. The plot is very clever, as is typical in this Australian..."Thanks for reminding me about Bony.
Bill wrote: "Barbara wrote: "The Color of Law 
by Mark GimenezThis enjoyable thriller reads a lot like a John Grisham novel with a dash of Perr..."
Snap Bill, I’m the same.
Amanda
Dover and the Claret Tappers
by Joyce PorterThis is Dover #10, but the first of the series I've read. I didn't like any of the characters and the plot was rubbish.
Barbara wrote: "Bill wrote: "I finished the first Nero Wolfe story; Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout this morning. Most enjoyable."I love the Nero Wolfe books so much! 😎💖💕"
:0) They are great.
Murder
by Parnell HallStanley Hastings #2. Light, fun mystery with some humor and great characters and plotting. Stanley is a P .I. working for a rather sleazy lawyer pursuing slip-and-fall lawsuits. Naturally, he gets involved in something a lot tougher than a cracked sidewalk.
Finished The Other by Thomas Tryon, a group read in one of my GR groups. Pretty weak, a psychological mystery that has aged badly with its twist appearing very obvious to me. Rating - 2/5.My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Started
By Wendy Walker. So far, so good!!
Reading a heart stopper
, an Orphan X book. This is a spine tingling series with a “Jack Reacher on steroids” type character. Loving every minute.
Turbo Twenty-Three
by Janet EvanovichIn this Stephanie Plum book the bounty hunter goes undercover in an ice cream factory. The usual fun hijinks highlight the story. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I finished that book earlier this week as well. Evidently I enjoyed it more than you did!
Was away from books bingeing on Grey's Anatomy. I don't even like the show. Something is deeply wrong with me. :)Anywho.. finished Redemption by Baldacci and U is for Undertow by Grafton. Not sure what I am going to read next.
The Silent Wife
by A.S.A. HarrisonWhen a man decides to leave his companion of 20 years for a younger woman, things take a dark turn. This 'thriller' is a bit slow....but it's an interesting psychological study. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished Still LifeI enjoyed it and recommend it to cozy mystery fans.
My review, 4.5 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Cinderella Killer
by Simon BrettIn this addition to the Charles Paris series, the actor/amateur sleuth helps investigate when his fellow thespians start dropping like flies. Fun cozy. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson was a re-read for me, and a good one, too! There's a new addition to the series (book 5), so I thought I'd catch up. Just as much fun this time around, and I think I enjoyed the characters even more. 
4.5★ (rounded up) Link to my new review
Just finished Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
Very well written debut!
Just started Behind blue eyes
and I already like it!
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I'm reading that as well; heavy stuff and fascinating.