Mystery/Thriller Reading Friends discussion

Hi everyone,

I have fallen off the reading bandwagon this year (have not finished an actual book yet) but hope to get back in the groove.

Here are my Feb/March Audios:

Top Listen

Real Tigers - Mick Herron
The agents of Slough House get mixed up in a power struggle at the top of the government and the agency. Great characters and quite action packed. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by one of my favorites Gerard Doyle.

Good Listens

Peril at End House - Agatha Christie
I found this to be one of the better Poirot installments. It had a nicely done plot and I found the characters interesting. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by Hugh Fraser which added to my enjoyment.

You Are Looking Live!: How the NFL Today Revolutionized Sports Broadcasting - Rich Podolsky
An interesting inside look at NFL Today and its famous cast of characters by a former producer of the show. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by Barry Abrams.

Campbell's Kingdom - Hammond Innes
Published back in 1952 this was a classic adventure/suspense featuring a young English WW2 veteran who inherits a plot of land in the Rocky Mountain region in Canada. Listened to the audio version which was well narrated by Mark Elstob.

The Local - Joey Hartstone
A debut legal suspense set in a small Texas town that kept my interest though was fairly predictable. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by Robert Petkoff who did a fine job.

Sandi: this is a nice variety of audiobooks, I’ve got Slow Horses lined up as a someday soon listen. Have you watched the Apple TV series about Slough House? (I haven’t but am curious)
Hope you find a compelling print (paper or Kindle) to grab you up, isn’t it still just perfect to have audio options!
I find myself picking up a print book then supplementing it by seeking out the audio to be able to get to it faster.

Ann wrote: "Sandi: this is a nice variety of audiobooks, I’ve got Slow Horses lined up as a someday soon listen. Have you watched the Apple TV series about Slough House? (I haven’t but am curious)."

I have not watched the TV series either but do think the casting looks spot on.

I have been slowly working thru our January group read Exiles so hopefully that will get me over the hump.

Hi Sandi. I always enjoy Hugh Fraser's reading of Christie novels. I've been trying to work my way through them but slow going -- so much out there to read!

I'm currently listening to Dark Angel, the latest Letty Davenport, which is narrated by Robert Petkoff. He is good.

The book about NFL Live sounds good. Think I'll put that on my "when I'm in the mood for something different" list.--[edit: it's not available at either of my libraries, although the one he wrote about rock producer Don Kirshner looks good so I requested that. Maybe this one is on Audible.]

I'm managing to get to print books more frequently this year, alongside my ear reading. This is helped by requesting group read selections in print, and by making my 2023 Determination List Challenge books need to come from my personal library whenever possible. Having fun with that!