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[din155]

Originally Posted by Fbone

It's a cozy mystery with a little romance. The police chief is a perfect and intelligent ladies man with no character flaws. Although, I felt he was very condescending. The book reminds me of Louise Penny's Inspector Armand Gamache. I rated Bruno a C- [3 stars].

That reveals too much of the plot

[drjd]

Originally Posted by drjd

Next will be the ninth and the last book of the D.A. series by Erle Stanley Gardner, The D.A. Breaks an Egg.

Just finished The D.A. Breaks an Egg. A beautifully written complex plot of investigation of multiple murders. It was the last book of the D.A. series by Erle Stanley Gardner, and it did not indicate author's plan to stop writing anymore in this series. It appears Mr. Gardner somewhat abruptly stopped this series further.

Now I plan to read something non fiction for a change, a pbook bought last year, The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield. This is the history of Guinness, one of the world's most famous brands.

[WT Sharpe]

I'm currently reading another non-fiction, 2000 Years of Disbelief: Famous People with the Courage to Doubt by James A. Haught. It contains a wealth of interesting opinions from famous names of the past 2,000 years who have rejected orthodox religious belief, but many of the references could be better sourced. While original sources are given where known, frequently only other authors of books of quotations is given as the source, and this is unacceptable in my eyes. It's published by Prometheus Books, a publisher that normally sets very strict standards for their authors. Nevertheless, on balance it's a very fascinating work, although before quoting any passages from it I would suggest checking the source first.

[Dazrin]

Originally Posted by Dazrin

I am currently reading The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett as an audio book. I will also grab something else to read on my Kindle but not sure what yet.

Finished this on a train Tuesday but haven't found anything new that interests me right now so I have started The Hobbit for my 4,000th re-read (approximate ). I read it last year about this time too but am still enjoying it.

[MickeyC]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

That book is has been nominated for the MobileRead Book Club's July selection. It needs one more vote to make the poll, and I've considered giving it, but issybird's negative review at Goodreads has me hesitating to do so. It looks interesting, and has a 3.82 average rating, which isn't bad by any means, but Issy's review is so discouraging.

Let me know what you think of it.

So far, I'm about a third through and its a very pleasant cozy mystery but I have a way to go. Will advise when I finish.

[Dngrsone]

Finished Rabid by Bill Wasik. Very interesting, and it appears well-researched. There was a pretty good discussion about the roll rabies may have played in the mythos of the vampire, werewolf and zombie.

Next up, Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

What next I wonder? I shall decide this evening.

So I did read Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs. Slightly more explicit and thrillerish than my usualy mystery story. Good enough to continue with the series (which is fortunate, as I've bought the next seven!), and hope that later ones are a little bit more to my taste.

Next up: A freebie that appealed: Crazy, VA by Shannon Hill. Lil and Boris #1, apprently. Boris is a cat. Surprisingly, for a mouse, I rather like cat stories.

[drjd]

Originally Posted by drjd

Now I plan to read something non fiction for a change, a pbook bought last year, The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield. This is the history of Guinness, one of the world's most famous brands.

Finished The Search for God and Guinness. It began in Ireland in the late 1700s. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously undrinkable, and the gin and whiskey that took its place was devastating civil society. It was a disease ridden, starvation plagued, alcoholic age, and Christians like Arthur Guinness—as well as monks and even evangelical churches—brewed beer that provided a healthier alternative to the poisonous waters and liquors of the times. This is where the Guinness tale began. Now, 246 years and 150 countries later, Guinness is a global brand, one of the most consumed beverages in the world. The tale that unfolds during those two and a half centuries, the generational drama, business adventure, industrial and social reforms, deep-felt faith, and the beer itself.

Good narration of history and facts. Recommended for non-fiction readers.

Next I am taking up a five book Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly. First one will be The Black Echo. Thanks to alansplace for recommending it.

[Dngrsone]

Finished Deeply Odd.

Next, I think, Infinitesimal by Amir Alexander. It is subtitled How a Dangerous Mathematical Theory Shaped the Modern World, that way you know it is nonfiction.

[HarryT]

Two books recently finished:

"The Cold Equations and Other Stories", by Tom Godwin. Bought from Baen in 2003. "The Cold Equations" is of course one of the most famous (and controversial) SF short stories ever written, and it concludes this excellent volume of Godwin's work. My personal favourite is the short novel, "The Survivors", which opens the collection. Highly recommended.

"Cross Bones", by Kathy Reichs. The 8th book in the "Temperance Brennan" series about a forensic anthropologist working in Canada. A bit of a departure from the earlier books in the series; this one is more of an "archaeological thriller" about the possible discovery of the bones of Jesus (hence the book's title). Very enjoyable.

[covingtoncat73]

I really loved Joe Hill's The Fireman (don't miss the slightly hidden coda at the end).

The book after that was The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood. I had a hard time with it for some reason and kind of skimmed over the last half of the book.

Now I'm reading Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye. I am thoroughly enjoying it. The Jane Eyre-ish heroine is a serial killer. It is entertaining and well-written so far. I'm 1/4 in already.

[mewmartigan]

I just finished the Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown. It was quite good if a bit dark and violent for YA.

Now starting Empire from the Ashes by David Weber. So glad the next Honor Harrington book is coming in November!

[Dngrsone]

There is a whole lot of David Weber at the eLibrary... don't know if I'm up for that, though.

[cromag]

Originally Posted by cromag

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Right now I'm too busy to decide what I'll be reading next. Probably some short stories from the bottom of my TBR stack.

I've been reading some short story collections, mostly Indy and small press. One that really impressed me was Six Impossible Things, by Renee Carter Hall. It's a short collection of contemporary fantasy stories -- some tending towards humor, others towards nostalgia, etc. The collection is free and is distributed by Smashwords, so it shouldn't be hard to find.

Seriously, the story "Moon, June, Raccoon" alone is worth it!


And I'm still reading short stories at the moment. I may have the time and ambition to tackle something longer soon.

[Dazrin]

Originally Posted by Dazrin

Finished this on a train Tuesday but haven't found anything new that interests me right now so I have started The Hobbit for my 4,000th re-read (approximate ). I read it last year about this time too but am still enjoying it.

Now that I have seen the Peter Jackson movies I picture the characters here different. I also can imagine how the movies "should" have been.

Next up: Mission of Honor (Honor Harrington 12) by David Weber. It has been almost a year since I read the previous one so this sounds like fun.