Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

I just started reading the thriller The Prey by Allison Brennan. So far I've been enjoying it--it's about a writer of mysteries who discovers that murders in her books are being recreated by a killer.

Reread G. Heyer's The Black Sheep. Good one!

Just finished American Food by Evan Jones, which I have been working on for awhile, History and Cookbook in one for the foodie genre. I'm not a gourmand but I did enjoy the history and quite a few of the recipes are for us normal people. Also reading The Quick by Lauren Owen which is Victorian and gothic suspense. Have read the first 50 some pages so the jury is still out.

Just finished . Now reading

On our flight home yesterday, I listened to most of Zeitoun. I figured I'd get my Z book title out of the way early this year :)

In the middle of Elizabeth Lowell's Night Diver.

Reading Skinwalker

I'm reading by Gabrielle Zevin it's a good read.

Jill wrote: "I'm reading by Gabrielle Zevin it's a good read."

I was checking out another book from the library and this one was right next to it and I thought it looked interesting so I got it also. Glad I did, it was one of the best books I read last year!

It is a really good book and fun.

by Monica McGurk

Read The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Funny, touching, insightful - a really good read.

Started Ordinary Grace last night.

I'm currently reading 84, Charing Cross Road and absolutely adore it.

Loved that one when I read it ages ago, Jennifer :)

I've just started listening to Sandstorm, which comes highly recommended by a GR friend, and I'm hoping to finish The Happiest Season tonight.

Just finished The Quick by Lauren Owen, a Victorian Gothic horror story about the undead. Slow starting, it improved as I got into it and had a very satisfying ending.

Halfway through Holidays are Hell . Not quite a cozy but fun.

Barb wrote: "On our flight home yesterday, I listened to most of Zeitoun. I figured I'd get my Z book title out of the way early this year :)"

How'd you like it? It's been on my tbr for a while now. I kept telling myself I'd read it for a Z title, but never did get around to it :)

It was a good story, but I think the controversy that came up after the book started getting all kinds of attention colored my opinion of the book itself. It was hard for me to see the main character in the glowing terms the author wrote, rather than the character traits -- or alleged character traits? -- that came out after the fact.

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

I am currently reading a young adult series called Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. The first book in the series is City of Bones.

Rhonda wrote: "I am currently reading a young adult series called Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. The first book in the series is City of Bones."

I read the first in this series and didn't think it lived up to the hype. Let us know what you think.

I'm listening to First Family, which got skipped before, so this will finish off the series for me. This one also has some sound effects. They seem to fit in better and aren't as noticeable.

Amber Rules by Melissa Curtis is making this reader chuckle & laugh out loud..so far it's a 5 star read. [Another author, Jennifer Crusie, comes to mind as I read this.]

I know I should read other genres, but just haven't been picking up anything but cozies (and the odd children's books, thanks to the niece and nephew!). They're interesting, fast, and fun, for the most part. Plus you get a touch of romance, paranormal, and fantasy. Sometimes there's even history lessons.

The other stuff I pick up tend toward the hard-boiled detective novel.

I'm reading a thriller called Hunting Season by P.T. Deutermann. So far it has been superb. Unputdownable. I highly recommend it.

I'm currently reading Love and Freindship: And Other Youthful Writings as well as Dawn of the Belle époque: The Paris of Monet, Zola, Bernhardt, Eiffel, Debussy, Clemenceau, and Their Friends.

Jane Austen's writing as a juvenile reads a LOT like a Monty Python skit, no kidding. Lots of snark too.

Dawn of the Belle Epoque is the history of Paris from 1870-1900, focusing on the writers and artists of the time, so Manet, Monet, Rodin, Hugo, Zola, Bernhardt, Degas, etc. etc. Very easy reading and incredibly interesting.

I'm reading a mystery by M.R.D. Meek titled A House to Die For.

Karen wrote: "I know I should read other genres, but just haven't been picking up anything but cozies (and the odd children's books, thanks to the niece and nephew!). They're interesting, fast, and fun, for the ..."

I used to go through phases. For a long time I not only read mysteries, but mysteries written by women with female sleuths :D That included a lot of cozies.

Decided it was time to read . I'm enjoying but missing my cozies.

Just finished reading Skeleton Take a Bow by Perry Leigh and A Midwinter's Tail by Sofie Kelly. Both great reads.

Finished Tragic by Robert Tanenbaum. Fans of MacBeth need to read this one. A 3 star review for me. Love the Butch Karp / Marlene Ciampi series. Setting: NYC. Courtroom drama for sure.

I am reading the Ilse Witch, The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, first in a trilogy by well known author, Terry Brooks. I have read the second and the third and now will finish with the first. I like to read a series in order but it not always possible. These books can stand on their own, however. If you like fantasy, these would be a great choice.

Stephanie wrote: "I just finished Moloka'i this afternoon - another fantastic book by Alan Brennert. I also loved Honolulu. Both were five star reads for me.

I started [bookco..."
I agree with you, The Alan Brennert books were fantastic!

Sally906 wrote: "I am reading a mystery Dead Cold by Louise Penny it has another title too - A Fatal Grace.

It is set in Canada and is the s..."
You can't go wrong with this series. It is one of the best mystery series around. I love Inspector Gamache!

I'm currently on two books right now. One on my kindle, the other is a regular book.

by Jennifer Lopez (Kindle-Library Book)

by Laura Lee Hope (Regular Book)

Reading The Martini Shot: A Novella and Stories. Pelecanos is one of the best mystery writers doing it today! He's most definitely NOT a cozy writer, but if you like a good noir thriller type book, he can do little wrong in my book! His Hard Revolution is still one of my very favorite books!

Just finished Double Take by Catherine Coulter...it was really good!

Just finished The Witch of Cologne by Tobsha Learner. A richly detailed historical love story. No happy endings here but a bittersweet one.

Shirley wrote: "Just finished Double Take by Catherine Coulter...it was really good!"

I hope to get to that one before the end of the month. This is one of my favorite series, but I am dreadfully behind :(

I'm reading . Outstanding.

I just finished , it was pretty Awesome.

916 pages Teresa! Wow! You must have liked it to tackle that fat book! :) [History can be interesting in the right author's hands.]

Just finished Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz...OMG..it was mesmerizing, drew me in..a real page turner.

Began reading Little Women. Read it many years ago, of course, but am enjoying rereading it. Always one of my favorites.

I recently finished An Irish Country Doctor and found it very charming. I plan on continuing with the series.

I'm listening to The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914, by David McCullough. He's one of my favorite non-fiction authors, probably because his books aren't dry and boring the way a lot of history books are. I've always been fascinated by the Panama Canal, so when I saw that McCullough had a book about it, I didn't hesitate to add it to my list, and I'm glad I did.

Reading The Patriot Threat

That's one of my favorite series, Melodie, and I was excited to read an ARC of that book last month. But now I have to wait another year for the next book!

Barb wrote: "That's one of my favorite series, Melodie, and I was excited to read an ARC of that book last month. But now I have to wait another year for the next book!"

I have an ARC,too. Don't think the book is actually released until the end of this month. Pretty good, so far!