Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

I just finished Odd Jobs - it was a 99¢ download to my Nook and it's been excellent. I rarely finish a 600 page book in 2 nights, but I couldn't put this one down. It's more along the lines of a Patterson piece, with an excellent twist at the end.

I read and while I found it somewhat disturbing (as all WWII books are on some level)I loved it and gave it 5 stars.

I'm currently reading in addition to

I read "Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" last year and, despite the painful subject matter, loved it. I just came across "Eyes Behind Belligerence," which is also about Japanese internment camp families, and liked it as well. Sounds like I spend all my time in WWII books. I don't, just liked these. Eyes Behind also has a touch of humor and some great irony near the end.

Elaine wrote: "I read "Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" last year and, despite the painful subject matter, loved it. I just came across "Eyes Behind Belligerence," which is also about Japanese internment ..."

Have you read and by Julie Otsuka? It amazes me how this author can use so few words to create a complete story.

I just wrapped up REBELS AND TRAITORS by Lindsey Davis. It's historical fiction set at the time of Charles I with roundheads and cavaliers. (I'm afraid that there's plenty of violence and sexual content, s I can't give it an unqualified recommendation in this forum.) I'm a fan of this author's Didius Falco series, which are set during the time of Vespacian in Ancient Rome. I would not call them cozy, but people who appreciate Sharyn McCrumb's novels could probably handle the harder edge.

I'm reading which I'm really enjoying! Very informative & reassuring to an introvert like me!

Also started but then got distracted by the Quiet book. But, I'm enjoying it so I'll get back to it soon!

I am currently reading A Storm of Swords and Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

also just finished Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders and just started Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope

I am currently reading Fifty Shades Freed.

jaxnsmom wrote: "Tasha wrote: "I'm reading and [bookcover:Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage Leadership and Brotherhood]."

I have both of these on my tbr. I'll be curious..."

This is an excellent book Those Who Save us. I loved it.

Thanks Michelle. Glad to hear it's worth it.

I'm doing research on Prohibition so I'm reading and .

Plus I'm reading , a collections of short stories by one of my favorite authors (non-cozy, that is).

Oh, and by Stephanie Kallos. I loved her first book, and this one seems as quirky and well-written.

I just finished both Quiet by Susan Cain and The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. Both of them astonishing books that give the reader potentially life-changing information.

I'm currently reading 'Ender's Game' for the book club we have at work. I haven't got to far in it. Been wrapped up in other books. Got to have it done by June 17th though!

I'm listening to and reading and . All are for other groups.

I just finished and really liked it.
I had to get to since I have been waiting to read it for months. I am almost 3/4ths through it and I have not been disappointed.
I am also still reading... , but I am having a hard time getting into it so it keeps getting pushed aside.

In the car, I am listening to .

I have a face to face book club meeting on the 5th and I have to get to Fifty Shades of Grey, but I keep loaning it out since I am in the middle of these books. Since I won't get it back until Tuesday... I am hoping I will get at least one cozy in this month!

Paige wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Sh wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I am reading and am continuing to plug along with ."

im thinking to read it"

Are you thinking..."

I have tried to read GWTW four or five times and I never get past page 15. Just too slow and boring for me. I'm glad someone, other than my little sister, loves the book.

I just finished the 2nd book in the Sookie Stackhouse series, . I gave it 4 stars just because these are fun reads! I am moving onto the 3rd book, .

Michelle wrote: "I am currently reading The Passage which is a post-apocalyptic polar opposite of a cozy mystery probably! I'll need something light after this 800+ page read!"

I started the Passage and simply gave up when I found that it is more than likely part of a series - the character's just didn't grab my interest to follow their story. I didn't feel that it was headed to a good place.

I am currently reading The Expat and The Art of Racing in the Rain - completely different from one another, but both are GREAT.

I am reading and enjoying Tainted Morals by Janene Hudson

Erin wrote: "I read and while I found it somewhat disturbing (as all WWII books are on some level)I loved it and gave it 5 stars.

I'm currently reading in add..."

Erin,
I am glad to hear you liked the book. Yes while it was disturbing it was also a very good book.

I'm reading and and loving both of them!

Just starting The Inquisitor: A Novel .

I've read Gone With The Wind a number of times, it's a real page turner. But the last time I read it, I noticed the racism that I'd somehow never noticed before. Of course, the characters themselves are racists, it's the 19th Century. But I found some implicit racism that had to come from Mitchell. Has anyone else noticed that the only slaves in the book who wanted to be free were the stupid, lazy, vicious ones? The smart, hardworking, kind blacks apparently had no problem with being slaves. ExCUSE me?

Oh, and I'm currently reading Steven King's Dark Tower series - it's been out a while but I've never read it before.

Just finished Fifty Shades Darker and getting ready to start Fifty Shades Freed

Joyce wrote: "Oh, and I'm currently reading Steven King's Dark Tower series - it's been out a while but I've never read it before."

These are my favorite books of all time! I devoured this series!! Enjoy!!

Rebecca wrote: "Just finished Fifty Shades Darker and getting ready to start Fifty Shades Freed"

How did you like it? These are on my TBR. It's going to be my guilty pleasure this summer I think!

Michelle wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Just finished Fifty Shades Darker and getting ready to start Fifty Shades Freed"

How did you like it? These are on my TBR. It's going to be my guilty pleasure this summer I think!"

I loved them! I really didn't want too ..I am not a bandwagon reader so i tend not yo read anything popular ..but I'm glad I changed my mind for these:) while they are very steamy they aren't as bad as I had envisioned..I will warn you however get all 3 at once because the first 2 will leave you hanging desperately at the end!

Rebecca wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Just finished Fifty Shades Darker and getting ready to start Fifty Shades Freed"

How did you like it? These are on my TBR. It's going to be my guilty pleasure this..."

Great! I have all three on my Nook so I'm ready to go. I told myself I have to finish Gone with the Wind (not that I'm not enjoying it, it's just long) and this would be my reward!

Michelle wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Just finished Fifty Shades Darker and getting ready to start Fifty Shades Freed"

How did you like it? These are on my TBR. It's going to be my guil..."

Good Reward ;)

just finished the snow child and highly recommend it. great book. now starting the June books and latest sookie novel

I thoroughly enjoy Coben's writing!!!

Over the past two weeks I've read a J.D. Robb, Robert Crais, Peter Lovesey, Simon Brett and a couple of Laurien Berenson. I'm now reading essays by Emerson. Enjoyed them all. I like to alternate between cozies,other crime,and something totally different. Barbara

I just started .

I just started Firefly Lane..only about 100 pages in but so far I am enjoying it..

Michelle wrote: "I am currently reading Fifty Shades Freed."

I did not enjoy Fifty Shades Freed as much as
I enjoyed the first two.. It was ok.. but I loved the first two and somehow for me the third one didnt quite measure up

I'm reading two books by Lawrence Block along with my cozies. I keep an "emergency" book in my car for when I get somewhere I'll have time but stupidly left my current book(s) at home. Right now, that book is A Diet of Treacle by Lawrence Block. I'm about half-way through.

I also have Block's Burglars Can't Be Choosers out. This is a reread of one of my favorite series (first book in the series), which, I guess, could be considered cozy because the protagonist, Bernie Rhodenbarr, is a burglar. He "breaks in" (I know, boooo!!) on murders while "working." The series is currently 10 books and a few short stories. The stories are well crafted, clever, fun, and humorous--sometimes laugh-out-loud so. I highly recommend the Burglar series. It's one I can read over and over (and keep in my personal library so I can do just that).

Coming in to edit... Just saw a blog post by Lawrence Block. Through June 11, 2012, Burglars Can't Be Choosers is $0.99 at Barnes & Noble, Apple, etc.

The rest of his series (all the Tanners--more adventure than mystery, all the Scudders--definitly not cozy (dark!), but great mysteries/books, all the Kellers--not mysteries (a bit dark, but clever and funny, too), a hitman who dispenses his brand of justice, and all the Burglars--as described above) are priced at $3.99. June 11 they go to regular price.

I have been reading Lawrence Block since the early 80's when I picked A Stab in the Dark (cool black cover with an ice-pick front and center!). I then started picking up his older/other books. He and Donald Westlake (and their various aliases) are two authors I can read over and over. Although I have most of their stuff in hard copy, I will "collect" their books for e-reader/apps as ones I would carry with me to read anywhere, anytime.

If you like cozies (why you're here!) and want a taste of Block, 99 cents for the e-version of Burglars Can't Be Choosers is a great buy. In subsequent books, Bernie gets a bookstore to run as a legitimate business. The first Scudder book, The Sins of the Fathers is still on sale at 99 cents for Kindle, if you want to get a taste of that series.

I'm reading and listening to for a mystery challenge I'm in. I also have that I'm reading like 10 pages at a time for the challenge...it's not my cup of tea but if fits the challenge. :)

I'm reading Demonglass, It's A YA book, but I like this series.

I am about to begin .

In addition to the cozy I am reading, I am also reading Four Sisters All Queens by Sherry Jones.

I am also reading this month, for my family book club selection.

I just started .

Tammy - I loved The School of Essential Ingredients. I enjoyed hearing each student's personal story, and learning what they were actually looking for.

Michelle - I've been wanting to read Skipping a Beat. I nominated it for another group, but it didn't win. Let me know what you think of it.

jaxnsmom wrote: "Tammy - I loved The School of Essential Ingredients. I enjoyed hearing each student's personal story, and learning what they were actually looking for.

Michelle - I've been wanting to read Skippi..."

I'm reading it because of your nomination, so thanks!!

I finished "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins and now I'm reading "Fame" by Karen Kingsbury

I am reading Wild(from Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail) by Cheryl Strayed

Denise wrote: "I am reading Wild(from Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail) by Cheryl Strayed"

I just downloaded that today! And the book is waiting for me at the library. Now I can read at home and listen at work :D I've only heard good things, so I hope you're enjoying it.

I am currently enjoying and