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Bred Any Good Rooks Lately?

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  • exactly.
    ....I'm kind of the same way.....will start out all organized and crap, then start having "but first" moments......
    FlakeNoircat
  • spideyman said:
    Taking a break from serious reading. Found several series of what is called "cozy mysteries". Cute books that are quick reads with a mystery to solve in each. 
    Who's the author(s)?  Maybe I need something like this to kick start my reading.
    Started with Kathi Daley-  The Inn At Holiday Bay series (10 books). Next set was her Tess and Tilly (9 books). Presently reading a 5 book series by Shelly West- Whodunit Antiques Mysteries.
    There is a continuing theme throughout the series, but each is a stand alone.

    Doing the one month free Unlimited on Kindle. They are quick and mindless reads. You solve a mystery/ murder in each. No horror/no blood and guts.   A book can easily be read in a night or two. Just needed a break form heavy stuff.
    FlakeNoirHedda GablercatGNTLGNT
  • spideyman said:
    spideyman said:
    Taking a break from serious reading. Found several series of what is called "cozy mysteries". Cute books that are quick reads with a mystery to solve in each. 
    Who's the author(s)?  Maybe I need something like this to kick start my reading.
    Started with Kathi Daley-  The Inn At Holiday Bay series (10 books). Next set was her Tess and Tilly (9 books). Presently reading a 5 book series by Shelly West- Whodunit Antiques Mysteries.
    There is a continuing theme throughout the series, but each is a stand alone.

    Doing the one month free Unlimited on Kindle. They are quick and mindless reads. You solve a mystery/ murder in each. No horror/no blood and guts.   A book can easily be read in a night or two. Just needed a break form heavy stuff.
    Thanks, I'll try and check these out if I can get out of my funk.

    And I totally understand. Mindless reading away from the heavy stuff is good.
    catNotaroGNTLGNTFlakeNoirspideyman
  • I finished The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters yesterday. It had a frustrating ending, where it could be taken one of two ways. Has anyone read it? 

    I really enjoyed it, the first half had some scary moments but was more atmospheric. The second half had some really great scenes, where my heart was pounding. 

    I have the movie recorded, will watch it soon to compare. 
    NotaroGNTLGNTHedda GablerFlakeNoirspideyman
  • edited July 2020
    cat said:
    I finished The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters yesterday. It had a frustrating ending, where it could be taken one of two ways. Has anyone read it? 

    I really enjoyed it, the first half had some scary moments but was more atmospheric. The second half had some really great scenes, where my heart was pounding. 

    I have the movie recorded, will watch it soon to compare. 
    I saw the movie cat.  They call it a gothic horror but I wouldn't classify it as that.  I looked at it more as gothic unease.  I said this over at the SKMB when I saw it, but shockingly I didn't blab anymore about it.

    It was a strange film as I remember.  Obviously not something that stuck with me because I can't even remember how it ended.

    Definitely come back when you see the movie and let us know what your thoughts about the two are.
    GNTLGNTcatFlakeNoirspideyman
  • Is that the film set in the 1940's where a doctor integrates himself into the family living in an old mansion?
    catFlakeNoirGNTLGNTspideyman
  • It wasn't bad, just weird. Never read the book so can't compare.
    catFlakeNoirGNTLGNTHedda Gablerspideyman
  • I finished the Longmire book I set aside last month for our Four Past Midnight reread. It kind of ended on a little cliffhanger, so anxious to start the next one. 

    But, also had the new Chet and Bernie book delivered Tues, I preordered it and forgot! So started it instead. Love Chet and Bernie. About halfway through it already. 
    Hedda GablerNotarospideymanFlakeNoirGNTLGNT
  • cat said:
    I finished the Longmire book I set aside last month for our Four Past Midnight reread. It kind of ended on a little cliffhanger, so anxious to start the next one. 

    But, also had the new Chet and Bernie book delivered Tues, I preordered it and forgot! So started it instead. Love Chet and Bernie. About halfway through it already. 
    Absolutely love the Chet and Bernie series- On chapter 11. Must keep reading!!
    catHedda GablerNotaroFlakeNoirGNTLGNT
  • I'm currently reading The Institute, this is soooo good! It's also awful, so far.
    Stephen, Stephen, Stephen... [shaking head] sigh.
    NotarospideymanHedda GablercatGNTLGNT
  • Currently reading The Eyes of the Dragon. Not really my kind of story, but it's been better than I anticipated.
    Hedda GablerGNTLGNTNotaroFlakeNoir
  • Grant87 said:
    Currently reading The Eyes of the Dragon. Not really my kind of story, but it's been better than I anticipated.
    Marsha got her start with Steve by typing the manuscript. :)
    catGrant87GNTLGNT
  • Finished Of Mutts and Men this morning. Another great story! 

    I know Chet is black with the one white, floppy ear but in my mind he is a Golden Retriever. It always throws me off when his picture is on the cover. 😆 I don't know why my mind insists he is a Golden Retriever but it does! 

    Next up I think is The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet. 
    NotaroHedda GablerFlakeNoirspideymanGNTLGNT
  • cat said:
    Finished Of Mutts and Men this morning. Another great story! 

    I know Chet is black with the one white, floppy ear but in my mind he is a Golden Retriever. It always throws me off when his picture is on the cover. 😆 I don't know why my mind insists he is a Golden Retriever but it does! 

    Next up I think is The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet. 
    I want The Unwilling so bad.  I really like Kelly's writing so I hope it's a good one.  Please let me know your thoughts.
    catFlakeNoirspideymanGNTLGNT
  • cat said:
    Finished Of Mutts and Men this morning. Another great story! 

    I know Chet is black with the one white, floppy ear but in my mind he is a Golden Retriever. It always throws me off when his picture is on the cover. 😆 I don't know why my mind insists he is a Golden Retriever but it does! 

    Next up I think is The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet. 
    I want The Unwilling so bad.  I really like Kelly's writing so I hope it's a good one.  Please let me know your thoughts.
    I will! This will be my first book of hers that I have read. I have one other on my kindle, but haven't gotten around to it yet. 
    Hedda GablerFlakeNoirspideymanGNTLGNT
  • edited July 2020
    I am listening to the audio of Deceit and Other Possibilities by Vanessa Hua.

    I got it free in exchange for a "review."  Which I don't like to call what I do reviews.  That's actually pretty insulting to professional reviewers.  There is a definite skill to reviewing.  They are thoughtful researchers who try to stay in the world of positive feedback.  

    I do believe I could do a more professional review if I tried really hard, but it wouldn't be as much fun.  I just give my thoughts that are unique to me.  I can be quick or I can harp on something for far too long.  And that's the way, uh huh uh huh, I like it, uh huh, uh huh.
    spideymancatGNTLGNTFlakeNoir
  • Theft By Finding -- David Sedaris
    FlakeNoirspideymanGNTLGNTcat
  • Theft By Finding -- David Sedaris
    Are you going to have to return a bunch of stuff after reading this one? :D 
    spideymanGNTLGNTcat
  • Currently reading....


    FlakeNoirspideymanGNTLGNTHedda GablerOut of Ordercat
  • Does anyone else hate it when you buy a new book and it is so bad that you just stop? Just happened to me. 
    GNTLGNTspideyman
  • Finished up The Eyes of the Dragon last night. Starting Misery today.
    GNTLGNTNotaroHedda Gablercat
  • Okay.  This is life or death here.  

    I am going to venture to Barnes and Noble tomorrow, unless my son throws a ghastly fit and zipties me to the refrigerator.

    I am going to buy:

    The Unwilling -- Kelly Braffet
    On Writing -  20th edition -- Stephen King 
    A Lady In Waiting:  My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown -- Anne Glenconner
    Apropos of Nothing (get over it, I'm buying it.) Woody Allen
    Blowing the Bloody Doors Off -- Michael Caine


    Play with me, suggest to me a book. Fiction, nonfiction.  Something I don't have to order from a specialty publisher.  

     No romance (unless it just happens that some serial killer falls in love with the Starbucks barista).  

    No zombie or werewolves.

    A good book. Mystery, suspense, thriller, horror -- something that's going to grab me and hang on.  If I was to die next week, what current book would you recommend that I can purchase tomorrow at B & N?  What book would you send me out on? 




    catFlakeNoirGNTLGNT
  • Okay.  This is life or death here.  

    I am going to venture to Barnes and Noble tomorrow, unless my son throws a ghastly fit and zipties me to the refrigerator.

    I am going to buy:

    The Unwilling -- Kelly Braffet
    On Writing -  20th edition -- Stephen King 
    A Lady In Waiting:  My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown -- Anne Glenconner
    Apropos of Nothing (get over it, I'm buying it.) Woody Allen
    Blowing the Bloody Doors Off -- Michael Caine


    Play with me, suggest to me a book. Fiction, nonfiction.  Something I don't have to order from a specialty publisher.  

     No romance (unless it just happens that some serial killer falls in love with the Starbucks barista).  

    No zombie or werewolves.

    A good book. Mystery, suspense, thriller, horror -- something that's going to grab me and hang on.  If I was to die next week, what current book would you recommend that I can purchase tomorrow at B & N?  What book would you send me out on? 




    Hey! What's wrong with werewolves!? :)
    catGNTLGNT
  • Okay.  This is life or death here.  

    I am going to venture to Barnes and Noble tomorrow, unless my son throws a ghastly fit and zipties me to the refrigerator.

    I am going to buy:

    The Unwilling -- Kelly Braffet
    On Writing -  20th edition -- Stephen King 
    A Lady In Waiting:  My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown -- Anne Glenconner
    Apropos of Nothing (get over it, I'm buying it.) Woody Allen
    Blowing the Bloody Doors Off -- Michael Caine


    Play with me, suggest to me a book. Fiction, nonfiction.  Something I don't have to order from a specialty publisher.  

     No romance (unless it just happens that some serial killer falls in love with the Starbucks barista).  

    No zombie or werewolves.

    A good book. Mystery, suspense, thriller, horror -- something that's going to grab me and hang on.  If I was to die next week, what current book would you recommend that I can purchase tomorrow at B & N?  What book would you send me out on? 




    Hey! What's wrong with werewolves!? :)
    Not a thing.  It's just not my choice of reading material.
    catGNTLGNT
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