tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2497096348526055336..comments2024-03-29T06:40:17.919-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Jungle Reds Book Club!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-180974297205071912013-05-20T23:12:40.658-04:002013-05-20T23:12:40.658-04:00Susan, thanks for recommending a new book. My read...Susan, thanks for recommending a new book. My reading tastes are very similar to yours. I love hearing about writers' first books.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3293550790730058062013-05-20T21:08:06.188-04:002013-05-20T21:08:06.188-04:00I'm a huge lover of the mystery genre and it c...I'm a huge lover of the mystery genre and it constitutes 90% of my reading. Love all the Reds. But I just finished a wonderful book outside of my normal pattern. <br /><br />I highly recommend "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" by Robin Sloan. It has elements to appeal to book lovers, tech lovers, geeks and nerds. It features an adult friendship grounded in 6th grade Dungeons and Dragons battles, a look at the inside world of Google, a secret society, and an epic quest. But it is very grounded in the here and now and narrated in a tone of wry, self-deprecating humor. It is Robin Sloan's first novel and I hope there will be more!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30622127268653900562013-05-20T21:03:57.851-04:002013-05-20T21:03:57.851-04:00
TOPPED CHEF and SOUND OF BROKEN GLASS are next on...<br />TOPPED CHEF and SOUND OF BROKEN GLASS are next on my TBR list.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17584795687199292602013-05-20T20:55:05.968-04:002013-05-20T20:55:05.968-04:00I'm listening to Hank's THE OTHER WOMAN fo...I'm listening to Hank's THE OTHER WOMAN for the second time... sooooo good.<br /><br />I'm reading EVERY BROKEN TRUST... love these characters and community Linda Rodriguez has created.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46982504260923633332013-05-20T20:52:48.073-04:002013-05-20T20:52:48.073-04:00I read Deborah Crombie's Sound of Broken Glass...I read Deborah Crombie's Sound of Broken Glass in February and loved it. I read The Cellist of Sarajevo, a beautiful, haunting book by Steven Galloway. I read What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty; I highly recommend it. Now I am reading Riverton House by Kate Morton, and I think Downton Abbey must be based on it; it's fabulous.Dottie Pohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12724315471658249319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32281913554473381712013-05-20T17:02:49.802-04:002013-05-20T17:02:49.802-04:00Forget to mention one of the best books I've r...Forget to mention one of the best books I've read lately--probably because it's not listed as a mystery, though it's an incredible detective story. My friend Deborah Miranda's BAD INDIANS: A TRIBAL MEMOIR.<br /><br />She's a wonderful poet who's spent decades trying to recover the history of her tribe, the Ohlone Coastal Esselen. It's a California tribe related to Ishi's, for those who remember Theodore Kroeber's book. In memoir, essay, and poetry, Deborah has tracked her tribe through the lives of her family and ancestors. It's an incredible piece of research and a stunning book. Though I had read much of it before publication in journals, etc., I was still in tears at times throughout the book. And often shaking with laughter, too.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63062640645398816562013-05-20T16:01:50.702-04:002013-05-20T16:01:50.702-04:00My very highest thumbs up (and five stars and what...My very highest thumbs up (and five stars and whatever else indicates enthusiastic approval) to Reed Farrel Coleman's new book, ONION STREET, the newly published prequel for his wonderful Moe Prager series (although it is the 8th and penultimate in the series). Seek him out and read the book. It's terrific. <br /><br />--Marjorie of ConnecticutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20829827500554650392013-05-20T15:02:00.615-04:002013-05-20T15:02:00.615-04:00Thank you, TFJ! xxoxoThank you, TFJ! xxoxoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40431383306176206192013-05-20T14:54:24.910-04:002013-05-20T14:54:24.910-04:00I should have started my first comment with I'...I should have started my first comment with I've read all the Reds' latest books (usually in one sitting). And like everyone else, find it very difficult to w-a-a-a-a-a-i-t for the next.<br /><br />Stop You're Killing Me! (just celebrated its 15th anniversary) has been my go-to source for new authors, authors new to me and if-you-like-this-author, try-this-one lists. My memory is a bit fuzzy at this point, but I know SYKM was involved in my discovery of both Julia (Kate Charles) and Debs (Jill McGown).<br /><br />So a belated thank-you to all the Reds for my TBR pile multiplying like rabbits.<br /><br />~TFJTFJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145220939173150233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13162649879049813182013-05-20T14:29:21.172-04:002013-05-20T14:29:21.172-04:00I brought NEVER GET OLD back from the Edgar Awards...I brought NEVER GET OLD back from the Edgar Awards. Clearly, it needs to rise to the top of my TBR pile.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28486608533301440702013-05-20T14:13:21.442-04:002013-05-20T14:13:21.442-04:00Jerry,
Dolores Hitchens has a fairly complete ent...Jerry,<br /><br />Dolores Hitchens has a fairly complete entry on Wikipedia (I didn't know about her Rachel Murdock mysteries until I read it on Wikipedia).<br /><br />As my 2nd-grade teacher (Catholic school in early 60s, most of the teachers were nuns) and a woman who played "Secret Agent Man" on the record player every morning, she was my introduction to both an early love of math, reading and, of course, mysteries! It didn't hurt that she had the same name as my mom and spelled it the same, too.<br /><br />I didn't realize she was a mystery writer until I was in my 20s. Sadly, she had passed at that point so I didn't get to tell her how much I enjoyed her both as a teacher and a writer.<br /><br />Hope you have the opportunity to read some of her work, Jerry.<br /><br />~TFJTFJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145220939173150233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58362794311556380782013-05-20T14:12:52.864-04:002013-05-20T14:12:52.864-04:00Recently read and highly, highly recommend Red Deb...Recently read and highly, highly recommend Red Debs' THE SOUND OF BROKEN GLASS (suspenseful and emotionally wrenching), Red Hallie's THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN (creepy, suspenseful, and moving), and Red Lucy's TOPPED CHEF (hilarious, as always). Great books! <br /><br />I'm currently reading Sally Goldenbaum's ANGORA ALIBI and John Lescroarts' OPHELIA CUT. Both very good, so far. I've also recently read Alex Grecian's THE YARD, Daniel Woodrell's UNDER THE BRIGHT LIGHTS, Susan MacNeal's MR. CHURCHILL'S SECRETARY, and Leigh Bardugo's SHADOW AND BONE (YA fantasy and quite, quite good). All recommended. <br /><br />And just received Kathryn O'Sullivan's FOAL PLAY in the mail today, but I read it in manuscript and blurbed it. Funny, fun book! This year's Malice Domestic winner.<br /><br />Up next on my TBR list, Red Kaye's WHIMSEY, Edith Maxwell's A TINE TO LIVE, and Maureen Johnson's THE NAME OF THE STAR (another YA fantasy, this one about Jack the Ripper in modern London).<br /><br />And Jack, thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying EVERY BROKEN TRUST.<br /><br />Like everyone else, I'm dying to get my hands on Red Julia's THROUGH THE EVIL DAYS, but I have to wa-a-a-ait.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81041451329665492092013-05-20T13:54:04.299-04:002013-05-20T13:54:04.299-04:00TFJ, I'd love to hear more about Delores Hitch...TFJ, I'd love to hear more about Delores Hitchens.Jerry Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482856733981933159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43447071150675124482013-05-20T13:39:44.272-04:002013-05-20T13:39:44.272-04:00How can a teetering TBR pile every be considered &...How can a teetering TBR pile every be considered "horrifying," Ms. Crombie? It's always wonderful.<br /><br />Dana Stabenow's 20th novel featuring Kate Shugak, Bad Blood: I am still reeling over the last three pages. <br /><br />Peter May's first in the Lewis trilogy, Black House. His Enzo books are equally terrific: place, plot and people perfectly positioned on each page.<br /><br />Re-reading some of Dolores Hitchens (she was my 2nd-grade teacher): Stairway to an Empty Room and Sleep with Strangers, both pitch-perfect examples of 1950s Los Angeles.<br /><br />~TFJTFJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145220939173150233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20465017668070424902013-05-20T13:31:13.954-04:002013-05-20T13:31:13.954-04:00Finished "The Sound of Broken Glass" on ...Finished "The Sound of Broken Glass" on Friday. I have been soooooooooo hooked by Deb. I love those books. Now I'm working on "The Aviator's Wife" and am thoroughly enjoying it. Also "1356" by Bernard Cornwell. I'm his greatest fan in the US. I've been reading since the first Sharpe book.Bev Fontainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70143174276683231982013-05-20T13:15:19.863-04:002013-05-20T13:15:19.863-04:00Ys, DebRo--Kendel Lynn is very very talented..Her ...Ys, DebRo--Kendel Lynn is very very talented..Her books are quite special.<br /><br />Has anyone read THE DINNER PARTY?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-913922354428973862013-05-20T13:14:20.640-04:002013-05-20T13:14:20.640-04:00Yes,Catriona..I loved Dont Ever Get Old SO much..I...Yes,Catriona..I loved Dont Ever Get Old SO much..I laughed out loud, too..and then it was all I could do not to cry.<br /><br />And I adore John Lescroart..he's consistently terrific. And a great guy, too.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65052929619154848022013-05-20T13:05:04.663-04:002013-05-20T13:05:04.663-04:00I worked part time in a book store for about 14 ye...I worked part time in a book store for about 14 years, and ordered all the "special order" books and did some of the paperback ordering. I got to read all the ARCs that came into the store, and at the time, I didn't realize what a bonus that was. I would love some of the ARCs mentioned here !! Oh well. . .I just finished "Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger and "Standing In Another Man's Grave" by Ian Rankin.Vickie Radfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34523382584300499362013-05-20T12:34:29.108-04:002013-05-20T12:34:29.108-04:00This is just a partial list:
Kendel Lynn's Bo...This is just a partial list:<br /><br />Kendel Lynn's Board Stiff, which I just HAD to read after her recent blog post here! I am STILL laughing, when I'm not crying over how long I must wait until the next book in the series.<br /><br />Deb Crombie's The Sound of Broken Glass. Again, trying not to cry over the long wait until the next one.<br /><br />I read all of Kris Neri's Tracy Eaton mysteries. HIGHLY entertaining!<br /><br />Am almost done with Whimsey! I want to move to that island!<br /><br />Jutta Profijt's Morgue Drawer Four, set in Cologne Germany,about the soul of a murdered small time criminal that does not quite make it to the next world. He hangs around the medical examiner who did his autopsy and who is the only living person that the dead criminal can communicate with. He wants the ME to solve the mystery of his murder, which is officially listed as an accident. I am on the next book in the series right now, Morgue Drawer Next Door. Both have lots of dry humor and have had me giggling in the lunch room at work. The third book, Morgue Drawer for Rent, is on my TBR list. <br /><br />Dana Stabenow's Bad Blood. I MUST read the next book!<br /><br />In non-fiction: I am almost finished with Jennifer Worth's memoir The Midwife, upon which the PBS program Call the Midwife is based. Riveting, heartwarming, heartbreaking reading.<br /><br />As I said, this is just a partial list of what I have read in the past couple of months. my TBR list includes new and upcoming books by JRW authors, as well as the new books by Linda Rodriguez and Edith Maxwell.Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21441739803025864062013-05-20T12:01:27.093-04:002013-05-20T12:01:27.093-04:00Recently finished were Lisa Gardner's TOUCH AN...Recently finished were Lisa Gardner's TOUCH AND GO, Barbara Allan's (Max Allan Collins and Barbara Collins)ANTIQUE CHOP, and Lawrence Block's HIT ME.Jerry Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482856733981933159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15898823467573592122013-05-20T11:52:28.043-04:002013-05-20T11:52:28.043-04:00I am so behind on my reading, I swear. Need to get...I am so behind on my reading, I swear. Need to get my hands on TOPPED CHEF and Linda's book EVERY BROKEN TRUST. Such a prolific group of writers here at Jungle Reds--hard to keep up. <br /><br />I recently read Erin Hart's THE BOOK OF KILLOWEN. I've loved her since her first book.<br /><br />Right now I'm reading Sarah Waters' THE LITTLE STRANGER. First I've read of her and it's great.Lisa Alberhttp://lisaalber.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81316673823172503502013-05-20T11:31:03.215-04:002013-05-20T11:31:03.215-04:00Love love love airplane reading! Read Louise Penny...Love love love airplane reading! Read Louise Penny's Beautiful Mystery on the flight to Malice and those thousands of miles just flew by!:) Also love audio books for long drives: the 2d Flavia DeLuce, The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag, kept me company on a weekend drive to visit my mother. Not quite finished, so I'm plotting where I can drive this week to finish it!Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50342586851620019202013-05-20T10:55:11.135-04:002013-05-20T10:55:11.135-04:00Recently finished "There Was An Old Woman&quo...Recently finished "There Was An Old Woman" (great sense of place, fascinating complicated characters, and emotional depth) & "Topped Chef" (the method for poaching cod in tomato soup is amazing . . . this book was so much fun, looking at the ludicrous reality TV stuff). <br />In addition:<br />Donna Leon's "The Golden Egg" -- not as complex as some, but Venice is always interesting.<br />Toni L.P. Kelner's "Blast From the Past" -- set on Cape Cod and also TV celebrity related.<br />On recommendation from JRW, "Fingerprints of You" which is a spectacular and very "new" story.<br />Gosh, but I love books!<br />In progress at the moment:<br />Audio: "Six Years" by Harlan Coban<br />for a book club: "Hit Man" by Lawrence Block<br />and, random choice, a book that was given to me by a friend: "This is Not the Ivy League," a memoir by Mary Clearman Blew (academe in Montana)<br /><br />Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8355634083270870272013-05-20T10:40:15.925-04:002013-05-20T10:40:15.925-04:00Don't Ever Get Old was my book of the Year las...Don't Ever Get Old was my book of the Year last year, I think. Neil laughed so hard reading it on the beach in Rhode Island that little kids stopped making their sandcastle and stood up like meerkats to see what the noise was.<br /><br />Right now - John Lescroart's Ophelia Cut. I'm a big fan of everything he writes but this one is a belter.<br /><br />(Also - thank you!)Catriona McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234089279665716446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-504225152426386322013-05-20T09:29:36.944-04:002013-05-20T09:29:36.944-04:00After meeting Victoria Thompson at the Festival of...After meeting Victoria Thompson at the Festival of Mystery, I'm working my way (delightedly) through her Gaslight series. And I just picked up Deborah Coonts' latest at a launch party here in LA (that's Lucky Bastard).<br /><br />Lucy's Topped Chef and Catriona McPherson's standalone are next on the list, but I'm adding more to it, thanks to your posts!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033264133869966636noreply@blogger.com