Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

I am starting Infinite Jest. I am trying to read some books off the Time's Best books of all time list

I read I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban because it was an all-church read. It is an excellent book. I learned a lot about the incident (it wasn't random), her family and the country from the perspective of a Pakistani youth. In between serious comments about how the Taliban and military impacted those living there are comments about a girl who fights with her brothers, argues with her best friend and monopolizes the bathroom while she primps in the mirror! It made her story real and not just another headline. I highly recommend this book.

Reading The Moonlighters series by Terri Blackstock. Halfway through Book #2: Distortion (also our monthly book club pick).

Barb wrote: "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 are..."

My mom has the paperback version but it looks so daunting...how are you liking the audio version? Are you listening to the full or abridged version? If I'm going to tackle it, I would probably do the full version even though it's 30+ hours...yikes!

I am now reading/listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel and really enjoying it.

I like the audio, Susie; the narrator is pretty good. I almost always listen to the unabridged version, unless the abridged version is the only one available between all of my usual sources :)

Barb wrote: "I almost always listen to the unabridged version, unless the abridged version is the only one available between all of my usual sources :)"

I prefer hardcopy to audio, but when I listen to audio, I, too, prefer unabridged. I just downloaded the unabridged version of The Girl on the Train. It's about 11 hours. I can read the book faster than that! Too bad there are 500+ people ahead of me on the library's wait list.

Of course, by the time I listen to the audio, the book will be available. :o) I have a lot to read ahead of TGotT. Though I can read while listening to radio or TV, I find I have to pay attention to audiobooks in order hear them. I can listen while driving or maybe as I go to sleep, but it will take forever for that. (Maybe I try listening while working on the computer???)

Karen wrote: "I prefer hardcopy to audio, but when I listen to audio, I, too, prefer unabridged."

For me, it depends on the type of book. I do ok with thrillers, and non-fictions that don't read like non-fiction, if you know what I mean. I often find my mind wandering, though, with other books, but some are entertaining enough to hold my interest no matter what.

I do most of my listening while in the car, but I've recently started listening while I'm doing chores or other tedious tasks, so I'm getting through audiobooks a lot faster than I used to.

I an reading, Healing ADD, by Daniel G. Amen

I listen to audios on my way to and from work It makes the drive so much nicer.

How is that book? I have ADD, diagnosed when I was in my 40's so I'm always interested in good books about the subject.

I am currently listening to / reading the Game of Thrones series in between my mysteries. I am addicted to the show and wondered if it really does stick with the books like I've heard it does. I am happy to say that it really does, with the exception of the usual HBO gratuitous nudity/sex scenes.

I just finished reading a thriller called I Am Pilgrim. Very literary--good character development; in fact, excellent character development--with a strong plot. Now, I'm reading the latest Virgil Flowers book by John Sandford.

Laura wrote: "I just finished reading a thriller called I Am Pilgrim. Very literary--good character development; in fact, excellent character development--with a strong plot. Now, I'm reading the latest Virgil F..."

I've heard great things about I AM PILGRIM from friends on my Mystery/Thriller board.

I'm reading Timeless, which is the fifth book in the Parasol Protectorate series. Very good so far.

I'm listening to Dragon Blood by Patricia Briggs. I'm really sad that there are only two books in this series.

I'm reading by Stevens James, in addition to a cozy. I'm also reading a new book on blogging since beginning two of them is my next goal in life

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

I'm listening to Deadly Night by Heather Graham.

I'm currently reading The Patriot Threat by Steve Berry. His books are so fascinating with their combination of historical fact and fictitious political thriller. I love that at the end, he puts in a small section about what's truly fact and what's actually fiction. That fascinates me as well.

I've borrowed The Princess Bride from work, but I'm having trouble with all the "author notes" in it. I didn't enjoy it in Peter Pan and am totally not enjoying it now. I love the movie. I love the story, but I'm having trouble with all the "author notes".

London Belongs to Me
byNorman Collins

I don't usually read such long books but was completely fascinated with this "slice of life" book about London before and during World War II.
It was an addicting read.

Valerie wrote: "I'm currently reading The Patriot Threat by Steve Berry. His books are so fascinating with their combination of historical fact and fictitious political thriller. I love that at the..."

I liked THE PATRIOT THREAT. Was a bit disappointed with THE LINCOLN MYTH last year, but though this was back to form.

Ramla Zareen wrote: "Penny wrote: "Began reading Little Women. Read it many years ago, of course, but am enjoying rereading it. Always one of my favorites."

Little Women, Good Wives, [book:Jo'..."

Little Women was a favorite when I was a kid. It was one of my mom's favorites and she bought me a copy of it for my 8th birthday. I reread it every year for several years.

I just finished Prince Lestat by Anne Rice. While not up to the level of the other vampire chronicles, it did keep my interest so I finished it and somewhat understand why it was written.

Sallee wrote: "I just finished Prince Lestat by Anne Rice. While not up to the level of the other vampire chronicles, it did keep my interest so I finished it and somewhat understand why it was written."

I love Anne Rice, but I wasn't able to finish PRINCE LESTAT. I usually try to give a book at least 75 pages, but couldn't make that many with it.

Started listening to

Currently reading Diamond Fields by Randall Reneau, just finished Stateline by Dave Stanton and about to start Final Payment by Steven Havill.

New to the group here and presently reading The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America so needing something a little lighter and cozier!

Taboo by Casey Hill

I've been hitting e-freebies of the non-cozy genre, most of which I can get through in an hour or two. I have two Victoria Laurie Ghost Hunter Mysteries from the library, one of which I've started.

I've got four books from one library system awaiting pick-up, but they're all cozies. Plus, I found six cozies at another library system that I need to complete some series. My book-reading is set for the next month! I fill in with the freebies if I want/need a break.

I have been reading The Sanguines Series. On the last book now called Blood Infernal. Have loved this series.

currently working on the last book in the mercy thompson series . doing a read along with a friend for the entire series

I am reading Book 10, , the psy-changeling series. I am fulfilling an April challenge and one of the ten books requires a setting in San Francisco...

MadameZelda wrote: "I am reading Book 10, , the psy-changeling series. I am fulfilling an April challenge and one of the ten books requires a setting in San Francisco..."

a lot of ppl seem to luv that series. do u like it? ive never read it before

Amaya wrote: "currently working on the last book in the mercy thompson series . doing a read along with a friend for the entire series"

One of my favorite series! Just read Dead Heat, the new one in the Alpha & Omega sister series, earlier this month!

Melodie wrote: "Amaya wrote: "currently working on the last book in the mercy thompson series . doing a read along with a friend for the entire series"

One of my favorite series! ..."

never read the alpha & omega spinoff but will later. my friend luvs that series as well

Amaya wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "I am reading Book 10, , the psy-changeling series. I am fulfilling an April challenge and one of the ten books requires a setting in San Francis..."

Truth? No, not really. I know I'm on Book 10 But I always turn to this series to fulfill a challenge. There's so many characters and I can't keep them straight. However, I really do love Nalini Singh's "Guild Hunter" series.

Just finished Beauty and the Feast. It's been on my to-read list for a few years. it was a pretty good romance. It was also fairly spicy at times, but not too bad. I enjoyed the story and it was a really quick read. I am trying to go back and find older stuff from my list that I never read. I have so many books in my to read list and on my kindle that I get from the free list but have neglected to read.

I'm reading Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile. I got the book because of the description and reviews. Now that I've read the author's bio, I realize that her sister and nephew are members of my church! It's not a common last name but one lives on the West Coast, the other on the East Coast. I'm relieved to say that so far it's a good story.

The Book of Killowen


Set in the Republic of Ireland, my favorite place on earth.

I'm currently reading Georgia on Her Mind.

It's a Christian chick lit novel, and while I'm not religious anymore, it's written well enough that I don't mind the religious aspect at all.

I'm reading The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James. It's not the kind of thing I'd normally read--ghosts, malevolence, pretty graphic sex (necessary for storyline and characters, I think)--but it's extremely well done and I'm totally caught up in the story.

The Forgotten GardenThis is an intriguing book full of secrets, mysteries, false identities, all revolving around Blackhurst Manor and it's inhabitants in Cornwall, England. I think I've pretty much solved all of the mysteries and secrets, I'm interested in how everything came to pass and that's what is keeping me reading.

Reading Beyond The Fortuneteller's Tent and loving it. Great teen book.

Finished Dead Wrong by JA Jance. Very good.
It is #12 in her Sheriff Joanna Brady (of Cochise County, AZ) series.

I'm currently reading The Perfect Ingredient and The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps. That's on top of a couple of cozies I've got going.

Kerri wrote: "The Forgotten GardenThis is an intriguing book full of secrets, mysteries, false identities, all revolving around Blackhurst Manor and it's inhabitants in Cornwall, England. I think ..."

I loved that book. :) I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :) "The Secret Garden" is my favorite book *EVER* so someone recommended "The Forgotten Garden" because I love "The Secret Garden" so much. :)

Finally trying out The Girl on the Train since it is so popular among the patrons at work.

The paying guests by Sarah Waters. Loved the book.

Lately I've been distracting myself with e-freebie romances. Some are so short (novellas and short stories) that I get through three or four in a sitting. I've got three cozies from the library that I need to read, but I keep picking up the shorts.

I have been reading The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen, great book!

I just read a short story by Barbara Cool Lee called Home Improvement. It is a part of her Pajaro Bay series. It was a sweet really short story.