Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

Besides some new cozies, I'm reading Dust . Living in the New England area, i'm naturally attracted to a mystery that happens right in Boston but Patricia Cornwell is excellent at describing sensations, fears, the attention to detail and moral dilemmas is what makes her books so enthralling and good to read :)

Sallee wrote: "Just finished Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones which while a mystery isn't really a "cozy" due to the violence and hot sex that occurs to Charley Davidson, PI.,and grim reaper. The book ..."


i saw this book in the new book shelf of my local library and i didnt know if I was a cozy or not. It sounds interesting. I'll check it out. Thank you for sharing :)

I've also finished the Middle Grade novel New Lands by Geoff Rodkey. It's a great adventure that kids and adults will both enjoy. I can't wait for the third one to come out.

Currently I'm reading The Da Vinci Code which so far I'm enjoying. It's intriguing the way Dan Brown goes into symbolism, etc. An engrossing read.

curently reading

Am reading The Romanovs, The Final Chapter by Robert K. Massie. This nonfiction book is about the execution of Russia's last royal family. It documents how the execution took place, the hiding of the remains, the finding of the remains and the solving of one of history's biggest mystery. It is fascinating and heartbreaking at the same time. If you like history, you'll enjoy this book.

I'm reading Agent of Change, a bit of romance and sci-fi (space opera).

I'm listening to The Gone-Away World a chunkster of a dystopian novel. Gets slow and confusing at times, but then is incredibly fantastic.

Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson

I've been trying to read too many books at once, so not really getting anywhere. I'm going to try and finish True History of the Kelly Gang first, and then The Thirteenth Tale. Then I'll decide which of the other two.

I finished Bonkers: My Life in Laughs yesterday. I've always been a great fan of her work and this biography really reflects how I saw her. It's a great read, especially if you're a fan of her work. She writes about the path she walked to becoming who she is today, a little bit about personal stuff (not too much) and about her battle against breast cancer. But all in a light, slightly funny way (because that's who she is). I really loved this one!

I've just started reading The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida. The author is a thirteen year old with autism. He tells of what his life is like with autism. Really quite fascinating.

I'm listening to Columbine. Such a horrible event in our history. Very well researched, and the psychological info is fascinating.

Finished Killer Honeymoon, now starting Spellbound by Kelley Armstrong

Just finished Victoria's Daughters by Jerrold M. Packard. This documents the lives of all five of Queen Victoria's daughters. I had to read this before some of the others I am currently reading as I cannot renew this particular book. It was easy to read and interesting to see how all the royal families were connected. Queen Victoria was Queen mother and grandmother of most of Europe.

Just started The Pretenders .

finished Spellbound and near the end on Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong

Olivia wrote: "Currently I'm reading The Da Vinci Code which so far I'm enjoying. It's intriguing the way Dan Brown goes into symbolism, etc. An engrossing read."

I really enjoyed that one, as well as the first one, Angels & Demons (which, imho, was way better). Lost Symbol, not so much, but Inferno was ok. Rather thought-provoking by the end. I hope you enjoy Da Vinci!

Just finished The Hidden White House by Robert Klara, a great book about the reconstruction of the White House during the Truman presidency. Fascinating details and facts that the majority of people will never know. It is like reading a mystery in a history. If only walls could talk...the walls written about in this book certainly have a tale to tell.

I'm reading "Mistress" by James Patterson. Actually just started it this morning.

I'm reading books for the RITA Awards. I got seven of them this year in a mixture of subgenres.

I'm listening to   The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines & the Secret Mission of 1805, and I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would!

Finally finished The Romanovs, The Final Chapter by Robt. K. Massie. I found it to be very interesting but you would probably have to be a history buff to really enjoy it. Since I just finished a book about Queen Victoria's daughter this book complimented it as the Russian Royal family and the British Royal family have close relationships. Prince Phillip actually donated blood that was used in some of the DNA studies that were part of the investigation.

Finally Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong (awesome book)started Twinkle,twinkle little star, there's a body in the car by Fran Rizer.

I am reading A Winter's Tale by Trisha Ashley. This is my second book by Trisha Ashley, and I am really enjoying it.

I'm reading an excellent spy novel called The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader. Very entertaining. Oh, and I enjoyed The Da Vinci Code.

I'm flitting back and forth between too many books :( I need to just stick to one and finish it!

Just finished This House is Haunted by John Boyne. Taking place in 1867 during the time of Dickens, this gothic thriller keeps you riveted from beginning to end. I can see this story making a great movie. This brings to mind novels like Jane Eyre and The Turn of The Screw but much faster paced. The author is able to put you right in the main character's shoes. Scarry!

I am readingNot a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

30 Pages into the book I Shall Not Want by Julia Spencer – Fleming.
Has anyone read these Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne books? Any comments?
Very impressive so far.

Nancy wrote: "30 Pages into the book I Shall Not Want by Julia Spencer – Fleming.
Has anyone read these Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne books? Any comments?
Very impressive so far."

An excellent series and one I stay current with. Read the newest one a couple months ago when it first came out. The books get better as the series goes along.

I've read all of the Clare/Russ books. It might take a little to "get" the rhythm, but they're worth it.

Thanks Melodie & Granny. Good to hear.
I'll continue to read that series.

I just finished The Ludwig Conspiracy, a historically accurate thriller about the mystery surrounding King Ludwig of Bavaria, known now days for the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein that enthralled Walt Disney. A fantastic story! I am now reading, Empty Mansions,the Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune written by Bill Dedman, a Pulitzer Prize winner and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.

Reading Haunted Ground

Reading Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People .

Reading Walking In the Midst of Fire and Red Rising

I read six books one week for a Toppler (read-a-thon challenge), one book the next (was sick), and am finally getting back to normal. Right now I'm almost done with The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern. Chick lit with an interesting twist - Lucy is being called out by her Life.

I also listened to My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places, which unfortunately had a bad narrator. What should have been an amusing collection sounded pompous.

I am reading Warrior of the West I just finished The Seedbearing Prince: Part I.

I just finished a dystopian and a classic . A somewhat strange combination, but both very good reads!

just finished 4th Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones and starting A Little Bit of Magic by Lucy March.

Reading Night Broken

Finished Empty Mansions, the story of Hugette Clark. Fascinating. Starting Moomrise by Cassandra King. This book takes its inspiration from Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. This is a suspenseful Gothic tale set in the mountains of the Blue Ridge.

I'm listening to , which is really good so far.

I just wrote a review on Awakening (Children of the After #1).

It was an exciting read (YA), I would even say a thrilling read about three children who are placed in a security vault by their father, with the promise of his return, in order to keep them safe from some outside catastrophe. After six months they have to leave because they run out of food and their adventure begins.

Susan Bernhardt

I just read The Calling Canadian crime fiction, I thought since I liked Louise Penny I would like this, but not so much.

I just finished I really enjoyed it.

I just finished reading two novels aimed at the book club market, The Light Between Oceans and Orphan Train. I enjoyed them both very much and recommend them if you want a break from mysteries. The first was a discussion book for my book club this month, and it led to an interesting telling of adoption stories by the members. I won a box of 10 copies of Orphan Train by entering a contest in the ReadingGroupGuides.com newsletter. I handed out copies to my book club members at our meeting and read one myself. I was fascinated to learn that over 200,000 orphans were transported by train from the east coast to the midwest to be fostered by families there in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Reading Kristan Higgins: Waiting on You.

I'm reading Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened. There's so much I can relate to - mainly depression and two neurotic dogs. This book will bring on fits of laughter from the wit and illustrations.