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BunnyHop · 12-24-16, 10:34 AM

I'm slowly making my way through Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch series (Ancillary Justice is the first). It's good, but I've had a lot going on lately, so haven't had much time to focus on the story.

Also got myself a small copy of Black Beauty in an illustrated/unabridged version. Hadn't read it in forever.

difit · 01-01-17, 01:43 PM

Happy New Year!! Here are a few January new release's. Enjoy!

3rd
The Mistress - Danielle Steel
Fudge and Jury (Bakeshop Mystery, book 5) - Ellie Alexander
Telling Tails (Second Chance Cat Mystery, book 4) - Sofie Ryan
Assault and Beret (Hat Shop Mystery, book 5) - Jenn McKinlay
A Fatal Twist (Downward Dog Mystery, book 4) - Tracy Weber
Midnight Obsession (Midnight, book 4) - Melinda Leigh
It Happened in Scotland (Kilts and Quilts, book 6) - Patience Griffin
The Barefoot Summer - Carolyn Brown
The Final Day (John Matherson, book 3) -William R Forstchen
The Island Legacy (Pirran Island, book 1) – Ruth Saberton (kindle)

10th
Dying for a Taste (Sally Solari Mystery, book 1) - Leslie Karst
Rescued by Love (Love in Bloom: The Ryders, book 4) - Melissa Foster
Her Every Fear – Peter Swanson
A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell Mystery, book 2) – Deanna Raybourn

17th
The Nowhere Man (Orphan X, book 2) - Gregg Hurwitz
A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick, book 1) - Kendra Elliot
Carve the Mark (Carve the Mark, book 1) - Veronica Roth
Stormy Weather - Glen Ebisch (kindle)

24th
Accidentally on Purpose (Heartbreaker Bay, book 3) - Jill Shalvis
A Fatal Romance (Twin Sisters Mystery, book 1) - June Shaw

31st
Right Behind You (FBI Profiler, book 7) - Lisa Gardner
Murder Wears White (Wedding Planner Mystery, book 2) - Stephanie Blackmoore
Wicked Cowboy Charm (Lucky Penny Ranch, book 4) - Carolyn Brown
At Close Range (Tracers, book 11) - Laura Griffin
Into the Firestorm (BOSS, Inc., book 3) - Kat Martin
On Second Thought - Kristan Higgins
The Hanging Tree (PC Peter Grant, book 6) - Ben Aaronovitch
The Dark Days Pact (Lady Helen Trilogy, book 2) - Alison Goodman
Fever in the Dark (Jane Lawless, book 24) – Ellen Hart

toaster · 01-01-17, 05:10 PM

Glad I found this thread--somehow I missed this before!

I've been reading the "Booktown Mystery" series by Lorna Barrett--and I just found out that she lives right here in Rochester! I had read Books 1-5, then read 8 out of order, so I just went back and read 6 and now have 7 from the library to read next. I also have my first non-Hannah Swenson book by Joanna Fluke to read called Wicked--has anyone read anything by her outside of her series?

sherry7899 · 01-01-17, 05:24 PM

I finished the Cathy Kelly book. It was just okay. There were too many characters to keep track of.

I just started "The Survivors Guide to Family Happiness " by Maddie Dawson.

I just finished another book but I have to double check the title. It was called "All the Good Parts" by Loretta Nyhan.
I enjoyed it very much. The main character was extremely likable. I wish it had a sequel. I want to know more about her story.

Beth- I read some books in the Booktown series but I found the main character's sister incredibly annoying.

toaster · 01-01-17, 07:07 PM

Sherry, I agree that Angelica was annoying in the first few books--and I also found the main character, Tricia, annoying, mainly in that she complained about Angelica so much! But after about Book 3 or so, the author started to tone it down as the sisters became closer, although there are still moments. The author actually writes under several names and has a few other series.

Bluebelle · 01-01-17, 08:16 PM

I read the book town series and agree about the main characters being annoying the in first few books. I also agree the characters are much more likeable as the series progresses. I found the endings of the last 2 books in the series very sad. I hope the author eases up on the misery in the next installment.

sherry7899 · 01-01-17, 08:33 PM

I guess I gave up before the two main characters got less annoying! I am sorry to see that the series is getting more serious, though. I may see if my library has any of them. I try to only buy mysteries by very favorite mystery authors (Ellen Hart, Susan Wittig Albert and SueAnn Jaffarian).

Sherry

toaster · 01-01-17, 08:59 PM

Bluebelle, Books 8 & 9? Oh, that's right, there was a sad event at the end of 8...I was hoping it would turn out to be a positive change in the next book. Of course, one thing about the series is that Tricia's love life tends to go from bad to worse!

Bluebelle · 01-01-17, 09:27 PM

Hi Toaster, sorry I hope I didn't spoil anything. I didn't remember how many books were in the series. I had thought #8 was the most recent till I looked on Amazon. Book clubbed (#8) had a sad ending. Then A Fatal Chapter (#9) was even sadder. I had hoped #9 would be happier since #8 ended on such a sad note. I'm hoping #10 is happier. I realize these are murder mysteries but I just don't like my cozies to be quite this depressing at the end of the book. But I do like the series. It's grown on me.

Bluebelle · 01-01-17, 09:30 PM

I just finished Hooking for Trouble by Betty Hechtman today. It's a crochet mystery series. This is #11 in the series. It's a funny series. When I first started reading them I could not believe the crazy situations the main character gets in but I really started to enjoy the series a few books in. The last several in the series have been especially enjoyable reads.

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12-24-16, 10:34 AM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I'm slowly making my way through Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch series (Ancillary Justice is the first). It's good, but I've had a lot going on lately, so haven't had much time to focus on the story. Also got myself a small copy of Black Beauty in an illustrated/unabridged version. Hadn't read it in forever. __________________ Anna

01-01-17, 01:43 PM
difit Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Home of Buddy Holly	January New release's Happy New Year!! Here are a few January new release's. Enjoy! 3rd The Mistress - Danielle Steel Fudge and Jury (Bakeshop Mystery, book 5) - Ellie Alexander Telling Tails (Second Chance Cat Mystery, book 4) - Sofie Ryan Assault and Beret (Hat Shop Mystery, book 5) - Jenn McKinlay A Fatal Twist (Downward Dog Mystery, book 4) - Tracy Weber Midnight Obsession (Midnight, book 4) - Melinda Leigh It Happened in Scotland (Kilts and Quilts, book 6) - Patience Griffin The Barefoot Summer - Carolyn Brown The Final Day (John Matherson, book 3) -William R Forstchen The Island Legacy (Pirran Island, book 1) – Ruth Saberton (kindle) 10th Dying for a Taste (Sally Solari Mystery, book 1) - Leslie Karst Rescued by Love (Love in Bloom: The Ryders, book 4) - Melissa Foster Her Every Fear – Peter Swanson A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell Mystery, book 2) – Deanna Raybourn 17th The Nowhere Man (Orphan X, book 2) - Gregg Hurwitz A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick, book 1) - Kendra Elliot Carve the Mark (Carve the Mark, book 1) - Veronica Roth Stormy Weather - Glen Ebisch (kindle) 24th Accidentally on Purpose (Heartbreaker Bay, book 3) - Jill Shalvis A Fatal Romance (Twin Sisters Mystery, book 1) - June Shaw 31st Right Behind You (FBI Profiler, book 7) - Lisa Gardner Murder Wears White (Wedding Planner Mystery, book 2) - Stephanie Blackmoore Wicked Cowboy Charm (Lucky Penny Ranch, book 4) - Carolyn Brown At Close Range (Tracers, book 11) - Laura Griffin Into the Firestorm (BOSS, Inc., book 3) - Kat Martin On Second Thought - Kristan Higgins The Hanging Tree (PC Peter Grant, book 6) - Ben Aaronovitch The Dark Days Pact (Lady Helen Trilogy, book 2) - Alison Goodman Fever in the Dark (Jane Lawless, book 24) – Ellen Hart

01-01-17, 05:10 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Glad I found this thread--somehow I missed this before! I've been reading the "Booktown Mystery" series by Lorna Barrett--and I just found out that she lives right here in Rochester! I had read Books 1-5, then read 8 out of order, so I just went back and read 6 and now have 7 from the library to read next. I also have my first non-Hannah Swenson book by Joanna Fluke to read called Wicked--has anyone read anything by her outside of her series? __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

01-01-17, 05:24 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I finished the Cathy Kelly book. It was just okay. There were too many characters to keep track of. I just started "The Survivors Guide to Family Happiness " by Maddie Dawson. I just finished another book but I have to double check the title. It was called "All the Good Parts" by Loretta Nyhan. I enjoyed it very much. The main character was extremely likable. I wish it had a sequel. I want to know more about her story. Beth- I read some books in the Booktown series but I found the main character's sister incredibly annoying. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

01-01-17, 07:07 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Sherry, I agree that Angelica was annoying in the first few books--and I also found the main character, Tricia, annoying, mainly in that she complained about Angelica so much! But after about Book 3 or so, the author started to tone it down as the sisters became closer, although there are still moments. The author actually writes under several names and has a few other series. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

01-01-17, 08:16 PM
Bluebelle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia	I read the book town series and agree about the main characters being annoying the in first few books. I also agree the characters are much more likeable as the series progresses. I found the endings of the last 2 books in the series very sad. I hope the author eases up on the misery in the next installment.

01-01-17, 08:33 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I guess I gave up before the two main characters got less annoying! I am sorry to see that the series is getting more serious, though. I may see if my library has any of them. I try to only buy mysteries by very favorite mystery authors (Ellen Hart, Susan Wittig Albert and SueAnn Jaffarian). Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

01-01-17, 08:59 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Bluebelle, Books 8 & 9? Oh, that's right, there was a sad event at the end of 8...I was hoping it would turn out to be a positive change in the next book. Of course, one thing about the series is that Tricia's love life tends to go from bad to worse! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

01-01-17, 09:27 PM
Bluebelle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia	Hi Toaster, sorry I hope I didn't spoil anything. I didn't remember how many books were in the series. I had thought #8 was the most recent till I looked on Amazon. Book clubbed (#8) had a sad ending. Then A Fatal Chapter (#9) was even sadder. I had hoped #9 would be happier since #8 ended on such a sad note. I'm hoping #10 is happier. I realize these are murder mysteries but I just don't like my cozies to be quite this depressing at the end of the book. But I do like the series. It's grown on me.

01-01-17, 09:30 PM
Bluebelle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia	I just finished Hooking for Trouble by Betty Hechtman today. It's a crochet mystery series. This is #11 in the series. It's a funny series. When I first started reading them I could not believe the crazy situations the main character gets in but I really started to enjoy the series a few books in. The last several in the series have been especially enjoyable reads.