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Our June Chockful of Action group read nominations poll is up. It will close on June 20th.

June Chockful of Action Group Read Nomination Poll

I'm reading Bringing Down the Duke

Kirsten wrote: "I'm reading Bringing Down the Duke"

This sounds good. Thanks for the heads up!

Drop by to help nominate our August 2020 Historical Action/Adventure Group Read by July 16th:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The August Historical Action/Adventure Group Read Poll is up. Drop by and vote by the end of July 23rd.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

Sure Fire by Jack Higgins was something of a surprise, a fun YA novel. I gave it a 4 star review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I came across this and my interest has been stimulated....

AND SO IT BEGINS…
Roger Smithback cast an eye on the battered steamer trunk that had been sitting for years in the back of his closet, and he again felt a rush of pain and sorrow, mingled with self-reproach. Inside were the papers of his late brother, Bill Smithback.....
UNTOUCHABLE
The Unique and Mysterious Career of
Special Agent Aloysius X. L. Pendergast
By William Smithback Jr.
He began to read:
Pendergast moved to holster his gun, a 1911 Colt. It was a beautiful custom firearm made by the famed gunsmith Les Baer, chambered in .45 ACP, with a combination of balance and heft that was most pleasing to the hand. And it had just saved his life......

It's time to nominate our September Superhero Fiction Group Read. Drop by and make a suggestion on our nomination thread by August 8th.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I am reading Book 7 of the Hell Diver's series. https://www.goodreads.com/series/1839...

It just came out and I could not wait to start it...this series just keeps getting better and better!

The September group read poll is up! It close on the August 15th:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/5...

I need suggestions.

I am doing the AA BINGO & I can't find a "secret agent" book.

Help!

Ruth wrote: "I need suggestions.

I am doing the AA BINGO & I can't find a "secret agent" book.

Help!"

Here is a list of books that Goodreads readers have shelved under 'Secret Agent'...maybe you can find one here. I personally enjoyed the 'Jason Bourne series' by Robert Ludlum. Good Luck! https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

Thank you!

Our October Assassin Themed Group Read Nominations thread is open. Drop by and suggest a book for the poll by September 18th!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The October Assassin group read Poll is up. Drop by and vote by September 25th!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

I've been reading a paranormal romance Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Kirsten wrote: "I've been reading a paranormal romance Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon"


That's a great series. I finally read Acheron this summer. It was so good!

The November LGBTQ Group Read Nominations Thread is up. Drop by and make a nomination by October 24th when the poll goes up!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

It's time to vote for our November LGBTQ group read! Drop by and vote by October 31st.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

The Silent Corner is an exercise in narrative speed triumphing over emotional engagement. The story's supersaturation of paranoia probably won't be healthy for you in the long run, but you can ride it through Our Heroine's many ups and downs and have a reasonably satisfying time. There are four more just waiting for you if all this sounds good. Three and a half nanobots rounded up (just barely) to four.

Read the full review here.

Hey, AAA members! Just a heads up. It's time to nominate our December group read book and also to select our next round of group read themes. I've included links to both threads. There will be a very quick turnaround for the December nominations process so be sure to jump on it by November 26th. The Theme Cycle Process will be open until December 21st, so you have more time to get your selection in.

Here you go!

December 2020 Military/Spec Ops/Black Ops/PMC Group Read Nominations Thread

Group Read Selection Cycle Two Process

Our December 2020 Military/Spec Ops/Black Ops/PMC group read poll is up. It will close at 11:59 PT on November 30th. It's a very short turnaround so drop by and vote as soon as possible.

December 2020 Military/Spec Ops/Black Ops/PMC Group Read Poll

I just finished re-listening to the audiobook for The Nowhere Man. This is a fantastic series. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it yet!

Hi All,
I'm keen to start reading 'Ghost Species' by James Bradley (something about the title and the premise captivates me). Has anybody else read it yet?
Ben

Benjamin wrote: "Hi All,
I'm keen to start reading 'Ghost Species' by James Bradley (something about the title and the premise captivates me). Has anybody else read it yet?
Ben"

Sounds intriguing!

Lisa P wrote: "Benjamin wrote: "Hi All,
I'm keen to start reading 'Ghost Species' by James Bradley (something about the title and the premise captivates me). Has anybody else read it yet?
Ben"

Sounds intriguing!"

Hi Lisa - yeah, I asked Santa for a copy for Xmas already, but he tells me that it's not actually published until January and his magical abilities only stretch so far 😅

I just finished reading Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz. It's the sequel to Magpie Murders, but can be read without reading that book first. I highly recommend it. A few days ago I finished Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz.

Ooh good choice. I saw Anthony Horowitz give a talk at the Oxford Literary Festival a few years back and he was brilliant. Engaging to watch and a real character, in and of himself. Ben

Benjamin wrote: "Ooh good choice. I saw Anthony Horowitz give a talk at the Oxford Literary Festival a few years back and he was brilliant. Engaging to watch and a real character, in and of himself. Ben"

I watched an interview recorded during the shooting of one of the last seasons of Foyle's War. Foyle's war was my introduction to Horowitz's writing. I then started reading his books.

I have read the Strombreaker in Anthony Horowitz books. looking forward to read more of his books

Let's kick off the new year with our first group read in January. The theme is Fantasy With Action/Adventure. Drop by and nominate the book you'd like to read in January with this theme in mind by December 25th, when the poll goes up.

Happy Holidays!!

January 2021 Fantasy With Action/Adventure

Our January 2021 Fantasy with Action/Adventure Group Read Poll is up. Drop by and vote. The poll will close on December 31st.

January 2021 Fantasy With Action/Adventure Group Read Poll

I am currently reading Daylight (Atlee Pine, #3) by David Baldacci. I wish everyone a happier new year!
Daylight

I've finished up my 2020 on Goodreads & it was another great year of reading even though I read fewer books. Most were nonfiction, amazingly good with some stranger than fiction; mostly those on parasites, but some history makes the mark, too.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

February is Cyber Crimes Group Read Month. Drop by and nominate your pick for the February group read by January 26th, and the poll will go up on that date.

February 2021 Cyber Crimes Group Read Nominations

I just started One by One by Ruth Ware

The poll is up for our February Cyber Crimes Group Read. Drop by and vote by January 31st.

February 2021 Cyber Crimes Group Read Poll

Our March 2021 Group Read is Domestic Thriller. Drop by and nominate the book of your choice by February 23rd when the poll goes up.

March 2021 Domestic Thriller Group Read Nominations

Just started The Book of Longings based on recommendations from friends. Not far into it but already has my interest.

Hey there, Action-Adventure Aficionados!

Drop by and vote for our March 2021 group read. The poll is up and it will close just before midnight on February 28th.

March 2021 Domestic Thriller Group Read Poll

I am reading Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz

L.G. wrote: "I am reading Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz
"

I love this series so much. I'm a couple books behind. I've read the first four twice. The audiobooks are amazing!

Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books) wrote: "L.G. wrote: "I am reading Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz
"

I love this series so much. I'm a couple books behind. I've read the first four twice. The audiobooks are..."

I like the audiobooks, too. I own a few of them.

I'm currently reading The Stand by Stephen King.

Hey, Actioners!

It's time to nominate our May group read. Drop by and nominate your action/adventure archaeology group read by April 8th.

May 2021 Archaeology Group Read Nominations Thread.

L.G. wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books) wrote: "L.G. wrote: "I am reading Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz
"

I love this series so much. I'm a couple books be..."

Scott Brick narrates them perfectly!

Hey, members! Check out and vote on the poll for our May Archaeology group read. It will close on April 16th.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

I'm reading The Survivors by Jane Harper and The Lost Boys by Faye Kellerman.

Our June group read nomination poll is up. The theme is Off-Earth/Another Planet/Space Setting Action .

Drop by and vote by 11:59 pm CST on May 31st.

June 2021 Off-Earth/Another Planet/Space Setting Action Group Read

Our July 2021 Survival Group Read Nominations period has started. Drop by and nominate a book by June 25th, when the poll goes up.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...