Off-Topic Spring Reading

[Cleda]

Homecoming by Karen Morton

I enjoyed it (a lot!) After reading reviews on Good reads, many say this isn't one of her better ones?!? So, I probably will put her on a list of authors to read. Thanks for the suggestions here.

I started the first of the Cork O'Connor Series this a.m. (Iron Lake).

and today I'm off to return Homecoming and pick up The Spy Coast which I'll read after I finish the Iron Lake. I'm not good at reading 2 books at once. Never have been.

Thanks again to everyone for all the recommendations.
Cleda

[toaster]

[QUOTE=toaster;3024627]I have to pick a new novel, but I decided that for my trip out of town next week, I'm going to re-read Stephen King's (or more accurately, Richard Bachman's) Blaze.
Finished this on my trip - loved it just as much the second time!!!

Started Behind Her Eyes, another thriller, a few day ago.

[Erica H.]

I just finished The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green. I didn't expect to like this, but ended up really enjoying it. A nice combination of memoir, musings, and interesting facts/history. I've been in quite a reading slump this year, so this was a nice surprise.

Erica

[Carol K]

I've started Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo. I knew I would like it as soon as I saw the cast of characters listed in the front.

[sherry7899]

Originally Posted by Carol K

I've started Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo. I knew I would like it as soon as I saw the cast of characters listed in the front.

I really appreciate when authors do that.

[toaster]

Originally Posted by Carol K

I've started Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo. I knew I would like it as soon as I saw the cast of characters listed in the front.

That is helpful! It's actually hard for me to read a story when the main character has a very unusual first name - I've turned down books for that reason.

[Rivercat]

Originally Posted by summer breeze

I'm reading The Hunter by Tana French. I love her books, especially The Dublin Murder Squad series. I was anticipating this new book for years and so far it's a disappointment. It pains me to say that because she's such a beautiful writer. This is a sequel to The Searcher from a fews years ago. That one started slow but I eventually enjoyed it. The Hunter is a slog for me so far but I'm staying for the beautiful writing.

It's so disappointing when a favorite author's books don't hold up. I liked the Dublin Murder Squad a lot but felt like it trailed off toward the end, especially in The Secret Place, then couldn't get into The Searcher at all.

Currently reading A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas and just started listening to Choose Your Story, Change Your Life by Kindra Hall, which was recommended by a client.

[summer breeze]

Originally Posted by Rivercat

It's so disappointing when a favorite author's books don't hold up. I liked the Dublin Murder Squad a lot but felt like it trailed off toward the end, especially in The Secret Place, then couldn't get into The Searcher at all.

Currently reading A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas and just started listening to Choose Your Story, Change Your Life by Kindra Hall, which was recommended by a client.

The Hunter did redeem itself about 2/3 of the way through so overall I enjoyed it but it was still a disappointment.

[Cleda]

I finished Iron Lake (First of the Cork O'Connor mystery series) William Kent Krueger. The end part picked up for me. It seemed like (to me) it took forever to set the story up though. Hmmmm. I will go on to book #2 (need to request it from the library).

about to start The Spy Coast by Tess Gerristsen

Happy reading!
Cleda

[difit]

Here are a few Apriel new releases. Happy reading!!!

2nd
Tourist Season - Brenda Novak
She's Not Sorry - Mary Kubica
Just For The Summer - Abby Jimenez
Table for Two (Collection) - Amor Towles
Murder in a Tourist Town (Tourist Trap Mystery, book 17) - Lynn Cahoon (kindle)
Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak - Danielle Daniel (children fiction)
Sandcastle Inn (Hope Harbor, book 10)- Irene Hannon
The House of Mirrors – Erin Kelly (audio)
Nosy Neighbors – Freya Sampson

9th
Brie Careful What You Wish For (Grilled Cheese Mystery, book 4) - Linda Reilly
A Killing on the Hill - Robert Dugoni
The Night War (War , book 3) - Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (childrens fiction)
Daughter of Mine - Megan Miranda

16th
A Calamity of Souls - David Baldacci
Feline Fatale (Mrs Murphy, book 32) - Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
The Darkest Water - Mark Edwards
What Cannot Be Said (Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery, book 19) - C S Harris
Christa Comes Out of Her Shell - Abbi Waxman

23rd
The Summer We Started Over - Nancy Thayer
Darling Girls - Sally Hepworth
The Last Word (Harbinder Kaur, book 4) - Elly Griffiths
A Game of Lies (DC Morgan, book 2) - Clare Mackintosh
Murder in Rose Hill (Gaslight Mysteries, book 27) - Victoria Thompson
A Twinkle of Trouble (Fairy Garden Mystery, book 5) - Daryl Wood Gerber
Four-Alarm Homicide (House-Flipper Mystery, book 6) - Diane Kelly
The Backup Bride Proposal (Boots And Bouquets, book 4) - Jaci Burton
The Wild Lavender Bookshop (Someday Valley, book 2) - Jodi Thomas
Funny Story – Emily Henry
Lucky - Jane Smiley
Last Witness (Robin Lyons, book 3) – Lucie Whitehouse (audio)

30th
Happy Medium - Sarah Adler
The Museum of Lost Quilts (Elm Creek Quilts, book 22) - Jennifer Chiaverini
An Unfinished Murder (Medlar Mystery, book 5) - Jude Deveraux