J.D. Robb discussion

Welcome, Amber! Boy, your story sounds familiar to many of us here:) I'm looking forward to you joining our discussions. Don't worry about responding to those that were open for awhile....we love to resurrect these discussions.

My name is Lisa and I came accross JD Robb books in Books a Million on the audio clearence rack and I fell in love with the series. I started reading the books and buying the audio books on sale when I could find them.

Yay for another audiobook fan! Welcome! Isn't Susan Ericksen the best?

Welcome, Lisa! Glad to have you in the group and there are many others like Sara who listen to the series on audiobook.

Welcome, Genealogylady! I was going to send you an invite so I'm glad you found us on your own.

Hi everyone! My name is Nesrine. I'm from Tunisia and living in Germany. I discovered the series through a coincidence as I bought it discounted in Geman.Thank god for this coincidence!:) This was a few months ago. Now I'm on book 8 conspiracy in death. I'm reading the series in order but in blocks of three , then a pause, other books and back to in death:)
I love to read and 'm very happy to share this interest with you:)

Welcome, Nesrine! We're glad you stumbled on the series and look forward to reading your comments as you read the books. Enjoy!

Hi all - I'm Martha (MarthaE at Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf). I have set the 'In Death' series up as a challenge for me to read or listen to them all. I just finished Midnight in Death (7.5) so I have a long way to go.
It's nice to share with others who like similar reading.

Welcome, Martha! Good luck with the challenge.

Hi, I'm Judy. It seems I've been reading In Death forever and I wait eagerly for each new release. I found Naked in Death on an audible.com "first in a series" sale and have never looked back. I love to hold the books and especially see the Gaelic words, but even more, I enjoy hearing the voices. (I do mean the ones in the books - not just in my head.) As others have said, Susan Erickson is truly the voice of the In Death series.

Hi, my name is Faith. I haven't read any of JDRobb's books, but have had them highly (HIGHLY) recommended to me. Thing is, I'm a little OCD when it comes to book series, and refuse to start a series until I have everything (unless they're still writing, like Kim Harrison or Charlaine Harris, which makes me crazy!!) I don't yet have an e-reader, although I hope to pick one up soon - are the books cheaper that way or in paperback? And where would I start collecting them (it would be a Gift if I found them all at once, if I could afford them)..... Any advice or suggestions?

Welcome, Faith! We're happy you're ready to start the series but J. D. Robb isn't finished with it and has no plans to end it in the near future. Her current track record is two books a year.

I'm an ebook reader and once the books have been released for a year or longer, the price equals the paperback price. However, you may be able to get used paperbacks cheaper (anyone want to weigh in?). Also, the library is a great resource normally, depending on your location, for both formats.

Good luck amassing the books! Use our group book list as a resource for keeping track.

Great! Thanks very much, and thank you Jonetta! I'm hoping to find the E-reader at auction ( just gotta control myself, right?) I also have a friend who is willing to "loan" me the first several books - that's possible, right? I don't know too much about e-readers, except that if you buy one at auction (and get lucky) you're supposed to end up saving money (and lots of space) buy not having to collect stacks of paperbacks.

Is there a place I can to hear where the the books are in order? Or is one of those things that's kinda obvious? (I DO have that friend, I'm sure she could guild me if all else fails)

Thanks so much for your quick response, Jonetta (pretty name, too), it's appreciated ;-)

Take care, Faith

Faith wrote: "Great! Thanks very much, and thank you Jonetta! I'm hoping to find the E-reader at auction ( just gotta control myself, right?) I also have a friend who is willing to "loan" me the first several b..."

Faith, here's the link to the book list.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

Hi!! My real name is Astha, but I like to be called by my cybername "Faith" (That is what my Hindi name means)... I started reading novels for adults with Nora Roberts, and quickly graduated to the In Death series. I am loving every minute of being obsessed with it.

I just read Delusion in Death, and it was awesome.

Welcome to the group, Faith! There are quite a few of us here that are equally obsessed with this series. Looking forward to hearing your points of view in the discussions.

Jonetta wrote: "Welcome to the group, Faith! There are quite a few of us here that are equally obsessed with this series. Looking forward to hearing your points of view in the discussions."

Thanks, Jonetta! So proud to be part of this community... It's like coming home!

That's a really nice way of putting it, Faith! We all more or less feel like that...

Welcome to the group!

Hi my name is Margarida, I wanted to read J.D. Robb books for a while now, so I decided to start reading them today. I'm in the middle of the first In death series book, and I'm loving it :)

Welcome, Margarida! I'm a little jealous of you just starting the series...it was a fun journey that I hope you enjoy as much as we have.

Hello. I'm Rosemary.
Jonetta already welcomed me to the group, but I can't recall if I actually introduced myself or simply sent a message to Jonetta. If I've done so already, I apologize for doing so again.

I just found "goodreads" a few weeks ago and haven't quite uncovered all the ways to interact with it.

When I saw a "J.D. Robb" group, I knew it was a good place to start. I first discovered the "In Death" series about 3 years ago when I found the first nine books, in audio, abridged format, at a library book sale. At first I wasn't sure, but by book nine I was hooked and then I bought the unabridged versions. I quickly caught up, so much so that I've listened to the entire series at least three times. I've been staying current, as new titles have been released. I have the next one already on "pre-order".

My favorite time to listen is in the evening; my cat and I settle down, I crochet, and we listen to the books.

I'm looking forward to participating in discussions.

Thank you. R.

I know I welcomed you but we didn't talk about your history with this series. If you look at some of the older posts and the polls, you'll see you're not alone in rereading or re-listening to this series. When I read your crocheting while listening with your cat, I actually could see the image:)

Thanks for already being so active in the group.

hiya there...i am Kads..came across the in death series a month ago and now i am on a roll...just can't get enough..have been at it non-stop.Looking forward to chat with all you guys!!

Welcome to the group, Kads! Looks like you're just getting started. How far are you into the series?

Hi everyone! Addicted to this series! Started out with them in paperbacks, then bought hard covers on the day they came out, and now preorder thru Amazon! Have read them all multiple times-- I just never get tired of the characters, storyline, and of course the superior writing! Very glad to find this group!

Welcome, Vicki! You're not alone here with your addiction and many of us have read the series several times:)

Enjoy!

My name is Jenn and I got into the in death series when the manager where I work brought in a couple of the in death books that her mom no longer wanted. I'm a reader of course so the books caught my attention. I took them home and read portrait in death loved it and have been collecting the series since.

Rosemary wrote: "Hello. I'm Rosemary.
Jonetta already welcomed me to the group, but I can't recall if I actually introduced myself or simply sent a message to Jonetta. If I've done so already, I apologize fo..."

I like to knit or crochet while listening, too. And, clearly, your cat has superior listening taste.

Welcome, Jenn! Sounds like you owe your manager in a big way:)

Judy wrote: I like to knit or crochet while listening, too. And, clearly, your cat has superior listening taste.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Judy: Hello. Nice to know there is another multi-task-er out there. Yes, my cat does have superior listening taste; when she hears Susan Erikson, she jumps up and gets comfortable. She knows that book-time is snuggle-time. thanks.r.

Hi, my name is Barbara. A friend of mine gave me the first two books in the series about 13 years ago. I tried reading the first one but I wasn't really into the futuristic aspect of the storyline so I put it down. Fast forward to this past summer I was looking fot something to listen to as I am now a huge audio book fan, I came upon Naked in Death again and thought "Why not?" I fell in love with the series and I think alot of it had to do with the reader Susan Ericson. I am currently up to reading Purity in Death having read all previous books. Still love the series, but has anyone who has listened to the audio versions noticed the change in voice characterization of Peabody, McNabb, & Whitney? I really like Ms. Ericson's vocal characterization of these chararacters and in the last couple of audio versions there has been a markedly different characterization. I really like the first versions way better...they have much more depth. In the current story it is almost difficult to differentiate between the voices of Dallas and Peabody. Any thoughts or comments on this??

Welcome, Barbara! I don't listen to the audiobooks in this series but have heard from members here that the Seduction in Death audiobook may have been the first one recorded by Ericson and was strange, especially with Peabody.

Can any of our members listening to the series comment?

Yes, I believe that was the first book I listened to that had the different voices. You may be right as I went back and did a little investigating and that particular book, Seductin in Death, has a much earlier copyright date than some of the others I have listened to since starting this series.

Yes, Seduction was actually the first audiobook Susan Ericksen recorded, and the voices are quite a bit different. Reunion's a bit different, too, but after that, they're back to normal. So just hang on and they'll get better!

Thanks, Sara!

Sara ♥ wrote: "Yes, Seduction was actually the first audiobook Susan Ericksen recorded, and the voices are quite a bit different. Reunion's a bit different, too, but after that, they're back to normal. So just ..."

Oh, Purity in Death actually has the less desired voices as well but thanks for letting me know Sara! I was wondering how many more I would have to listen to before it would get to the voices I preferred. Maybe Portrait in Death will be back to normal which is the next one in the series. I really hope so!

I was visiting with my mother-in-law and we were talking about books and favorite authors. Both of us are avid readers. I had never heard of the in death series. I had read some Nora Roberts books and wasn't sure I would like this series. She loaned me the first book in the series and I have really enjoyed this series of books. They have great mystery, romance, and I love the depth of the characters and the banter.

Hi! My name is Wendi. My intro to In Death was at work. I have always enjoyed Nora Robert books. When I start a new job 3 yrs ago, while talking with a new co-worker about what we were each reading. She was reading one of the In Death books. She told me about how awesome the characters are and the story lines are and how big the series is. I love series books because you continue to see how everyone is doing. So I picked up the combo set of the first two books I. The series and by the end of the second book I was hooked

I have "read" most via Audiobooks so that I don't have to put it down for work or cooking or cleaning. I have gone through the complete series at least 3 times with re- visiting my favs many many times. It is funny because I am way more obsessed the the coworker who got me started.

Welcome, Vera! You realize now that you're in debt to your mother-in-law:)

Welcome, Wendi! I did it in reverse...started with J. D. Robb and then found Nora. Glad you're here.

Wendi wrote: "I have "read" most via Audiobooks so that I don't have to put it down for work or cooking or cleaning. I have gone through the complete series at least 3 times with re- visiting my favs many many t..."

Wendi, have you checked out our polls? There are quite a few of us in the re-read of this series.

Jonetta wrote: "Welcome, Vera! You realize now that you're in debt to your mother-in-law:)"

shhh! don't tell her that ;)

Lol! Your secret's safe with us:)

Hi I'm Kris and am a recent convert to the In Death series courtesy of Jonetta. I am only a few books in but am hoping to read a lot more in the coming year. They are already becoming my go to book when I am in a funk.

Hello, I'm Leigh & I stumbled across the in death series looking for new authors at the library. I was hooked from the first book. I am currently all caught up & hate the waiting game, but I am a big fan of re-reads & have done so quite often with these books!!

Yay, Kris!! Good to see you here.

Welcome, Leigh! Good stumble and I'm with you on the waiting game. It was fun reading the books really fast but this wasn't the payoff I was expecting:)

To both of you, enjoy the group.

Hello, I started reading JD Robb's In Death Series about a year ago. I am about half-way through the series and must say I love it! They are really edgy and really make you think while reading. I love trying to guess who the murderer is. Awesome series...Dallas Rocks!

Welcome, Jeanne! Glad you're loving this series as do so many of us here. Don't rush trying to catch up as waiting isn't fun. I had to re-read it two times to console myself.

Enjoy!

I have been a Nora Roberts fan since she started writing. When I dicovered she was also J.D. Robb I bought the first book, and have been hooked since. I love the characters, and the great change in plots while bringing in the regulars. This is new for me, because I have never liked series. But Eve is too much fun not to continue. And Roark....well what is there to say? And the supporting cast are wonderful.