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MickeyC · 02-07-2016, 02:00 PM

Just finished The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag and it was a typically good Tami H read.

Dngrsone · 02-07-2016, 04:40 PM

Finished DADDY'S GIRL: The Campbell Murder Case: A Saga of Texas Justice by Clifford Irving. A long but fascinating read full of colorful characters and seemingly impossible people, considering this is supposed to be non-fiction.

There is another book about these people/this case called Cold Kill by Jack Olsen, but is out of print and there is no electronic version that I can find, so I'm not going to try to compare and contrast.

At any rate, good (long) read, one that Dngrswife will like, I think.

Next up, I think I will go to Blood Shot, another V.I. Warshawski book... I mean to read some more Kathy Reichs at some point in time, as well.

eschwartz · 02-07-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mort1997

Talking about Superhero books

I liked Mur Lafferty's 'Playing for Keeps'

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Keep...s=mur+lafferty'

Sounds interesting -- I'll have to take a look!

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Originally Posted by Hampshire Nanny

I finished listening to Peter and the Sword of Justice by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson; enjoyed it VERY much. Just sorry that the series has ended.

What's this? Do you mean Peter and the Sword of Mercy (2009)?

Great series.

There is a fifth book, The Bridge to Neverland (2011), wasn't quite the same though. Also it left on a massive cliffhanger and hasn't been revisited, maybe because it flopped (IMO)?

...

...

Currently reading The Hound of the D'Urbervilles, by Kim Newman.

He writes Alternate Universe takes on PD stuff, I really liked his Anno Dracula (Dracula won, took over England, vampires mainstreamed, and then Stuff Happens).

That ^^ reminds me I should really get around to reading books 2+

The Hound of the D'Urbervilles is the diary of Sebastian Moran, right-hand man to Professor Moriarty, as they engage in a really weird mirror of some of Sherlock Holmes' most famous cases.

Dazrin · 02-07-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dazrin

I don't get much reading time on the weekend so I have till Monday to decide what to read next.

Well, there wasn't anything going on today so I decided to read The Case of the Velvet Claws by Erle Stanley Gardner. Now that I have read both of the books for the runner up poll I think this would have been more fitting as a mystery although I think the other book was better written. I enjoyed both though and am glad I read them.

I will try to find something else to start tomorrow now.
Edit: Started House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds this morning. Mystery set in the distant future and, at least so far, throughout the Milky Way.

Hampshire Nanny · 02-07-2016, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

What's this? Do you mean Peter and the Sword of Mercy (2009)?

Great series.

There is a fifth book, The Bridge to Neverland (2011), wasn't quite the same though. Also it left on a massive cliffhanger and hasn't been revisited, maybe because it flopped (IMO)?

Yes, I kept insisting on saying "Justice" instead of "Mercy" for whatever reason. I knew about the 5th book, but I'm led to believe that Peter isn't in it. And I'm not interested in reading it.

eschwartz · 02-07-2016, 10:47 PM

He shows up at one point, but he isn't very interesting. As I say, it was rather a letdown.
I suppose treating it as though it never existed is a reasonable idea.

...

I HATE IT when authors do that! (Murder, dismember, and sacrifice their series to eldritch abominations, for no good reason.)

One of the most memorable occasions was Artemis Fowl.

cromag · 02-08-2016, 01:22 AM

I lurk here and pick up some good information on books to read ... and, maybe, others to avoid. I've tried posting a few times, but I have always lacked the discipline to keep it up.

I'll try again.

I just finished reading Chanukah Guilt, by Ilene Schneider. The story is set in southern New Jersey (an area that I'm moderately familiar with) and the protagonist is a bird watcher who visits areas like the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge (which I know well from my days with Fish & Game). The mystery was easy to solve; the trick was finding proof. I enjoyed it.

It looks like Ms. Schneider wrote a sequel -- and not much else, so far. I expect I'll pick it up soon.

Meanwhile, I've started Dead Angler, the first book in the Loon Lake Mystery Series, by Victoria Houston. It's set in the rural north woods of Wisconsin. So far, it looks pretty good! It looks like I've had this sitting in my ereader for three or four years -- I probably should have started it sooner.

pdurrant · 02-08-2016, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Next up: Sidhe-Devil by Aaron Alliston. A Baen purchase from June 2008. It looks fun, but I'm betting I've missed a previous book.

It was fun. An enjoyable above-average other-world fantasy.

Next up: Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois McMaster Bujold. A very recent purchase and at full price!

Dngrsone · 02-08-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

[Sidhe-Devil]It was fun. An enjoyable above-average other-world fantasy.

It's on my short-list. I'm sure if you like it, I will too. Thanks.

charlyee · 02-08-2016, 10:27 AM

Right ho Jeeves

For the umpteenth time.

CRussel · 02-08-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

It was fun. An enjoyable above-average other-world fantasy.

Next up: Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois McMaster Bujold. A very recent purchase and at full price!

Full price when there were 50% coupons at Kobo?!

A good book, and a worthy addition to the Vorkosigan saga.

pdurrant · 02-08-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Full price when there were 50% coupons at Kobo?!

Full price at Amazon, because I have some credits that expire in seven days...

astrangerhere · 02-08-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by astrangerhere

Just finished up a few things:

I have now moved on to a lovely translation of Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawashima.

I finished this on Saturday and it is my first "10" book of the year.

I have now moved on to H. Beam Piper's The Cosmic Computer (I've never read Piper before) and Mary-Louise Parker's memoir in letters Dear Mr. You.

Fbone · 02-08-2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Next, is Honor Blade by Diane Duane. The last in the Bloodwing omnibus.

This was basically the set-up to the next book in the series. Not much happens until the last 40 pages and then ends with the infamous "to be continued." Still, it was well-written and kept my interest. Rated C [3 stars].

Instead of finishing Rhiannsu I am moving on to Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess by Phil Foglio a library book that became available. It's book 2 in the Girl Genius series.

fantasyfan · 02-08-2016, 04:38 PM

Val McDermid's novel Northanger Abbey is a take on the Austen novel of the same name. This version is set in the 21st Century. The book broadly follows the plot and recreates some of the characters from the original. Now, of course, it is not The Mystery of Udolpho that inspires this Catherine Morland ("Cat" as she styles herself) but instead she is obsessed with Twilight and several imaginary titles. She also texts and uses Facebook incessantly.

It is certainly not as good as the Austen original but is a pleasant bit of fluff with some funny as well as silly moments.

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02-07-2016, 02:00 PM	#23416
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished *The Bitter Season* by Tami Hoag and it was a typically good Tami H read.

02-07-2016, 04:40 PM	#23417
Dngrsone Almost legible Posts: 1,457 Karma: 4611110 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: In a high desert, CA Device: Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Tab A (2017), Likebook P78	Finished DADDY'S GIRL: The Campbell Murder Case: A Saga of Texas Justice by Clifford Irving. A long but fascinating read full of colorful characters and seemingly impossible people, considering this is supposed to be non-fiction. There is another book about these people/this case called Cold Kill by Jack Olsen, but is out of print and there is no electronic version that I can find, so I'm not going to try to compare and contrast. At any rate, good (long) read, one that Dngrswife will like, I think. Next up, I think I will go to Blood Shot, another V.I. Warshawski book... I mean to read some more Kathy Reichs at some point in time, as well.

02-07-2016, 10:47 PM	#23421
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	He shows up at one point, but he isn't very interesting. As I say, it was rather a letdown. I suppose treating it as though it never existed is a reasonable idea. ... I HATE IT when authors do that! (Murder, dismember, and sacrifice their series to eldritch abominations, for no good reason.) One of the most memorable occasions was Artemis Fowl.

02-08-2016, 01:22 AM	#23422
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,359 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I lurk here and pick up some good information on books to read ... and, maybe, others to avoid. I've tried posting a few times, but I have always lacked the discipline to keep it up. I'll try again. I just finished reading Chanukah Guilt, by Ilene Schneider. The story is set in southern New Jersey (an area that I'm moderately familiar with) and the protagonist is a bird watcher who visits areas like the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge (which I know well from my days with Fish & Game). The mystery was easy to solve; the trick was finding proof. I enjoyed it. It looks like Ms. Schneider wrote a sequel -- and not much else, so far. I expect I'll pick it up soon. Meanwhile, I've started Dead Angler, the first book in the Loon Lake Mystery Series, by Victoria Houston. It's set in the rural north woods of Wisconsin. So far, it looks pretty good! It looks like I've had this sitting in my ereader for three or four years -- I probably should have started it sooner.

02-08-2016, 10:27 AM	#23425
charlyee Book Addict Posts: 1,556 Karma: 11501430 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Wisconsin Device: Voyage, iPad Air 2, Surface 3	Right ho Jeeves For the umpteenth time.

02-08-2016, 04:38 PM	#23430
fantasyfan Wizard Posts: 1,376 Karma: 28116892 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Oasis 3, iPad 9th gen. IPhone 11	Val McDermid's novel Northanger Abbey is a take on the Austen novel of the same name. This version is set in the 21st Century. The book broadly follows the plot and recreates some of the characters from the original. Now, of course, it is not The Mystery of Udolpho that inspires this Catherine Morland ("Cat" as she styles herself) but instead she is obsessed with Twilight and several imaginary titles. She also texts and uses Facebook incessantly. It is certainly not as good as the Austen original but is a pleasant bit of fluff with some funny as well as silly moments.