tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5632003339019208766..comments2024-03-28T12:51:46.487-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Introducing the Readaholic Mystery Series by Laura DisilverioJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19189762447258737442015-04-04T10:25:13.709-04:002015-04-04T10:25:13.709-04:00Bookwomen and Stitchcat--I've never heard of t...Bookwomen and Stitchcat--I've never heard of the Mr. and Mrs. North series. I am so happy to find another series to add to my about-to-tumble TBR piles. Thanks for showing up at JRW today!<br /><br />About the slip: Oh, no!Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89856340130257552822015-04-04T01:37:30.293-04:002015-04-04T01:37:30.293-04:00Oh, bookwomen, you are so right! Pam and Jerry Nor...Oh, bookwomen, you are so right! Pam and Jerry North were my introduction to sophisticated sleuths.<br /><br />As for my most embarrassing moment, try having your half-slip puddle around your feet in the midst of grocery shopping.<br /><br />Laura, congratulations on your new series. It's gone on my massive TBR list. The Reds are responsible for entirely too many books on that list!stitchkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386818613507497168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35268095934293756802015-04-04T01:07:53.419-04:002015-04-04T01:07:53.419-04:00I love biblio mysteries. One of my favorite forgot...I love biblio mysteries. One of my favorite forgotten classic biblio mysteries is the Mr. and Mrs. North series by Richard and Francis Lockridge. bookwomenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518639838606798899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83304731176048412812015-04-03T19:05:31.441-04:002015-04-03T19:05:31.441-04:00Pat D--Oh, yes yes yes. Helen MacInnes. I read all...Pat D--Oh, yes yes yes. Helen MacInnes. I read all her books. Loved them. That was my Helen MacInnes/Alistair McClean phase.Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9962685497602383092015-04-03T19:03:08.467-04:002015-04-03T19:03:08.467-04:00Don't forget Helen MacInnes. I read all hers, ...Don't forget Helen MacInnes. I read all hers, plus Stewart, Whitney, and Holt back in the day.<br />I can't think of anything outrageously embarrassing I've done at any event. But I've plenty of time to make up for it.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44058959619468265122015-04-03T18:49:45.237-04:002015-04-03T18:49:45.237-04:00GG--Oh, I miss EJ and company, too. I'm still ...GG--Oh, I miss EJ and company, too. I'm still hoping (against all odds) to go back to them one day. I had such plans for EJ!<br /><br />Rex Stout is a great idea. I don't know if I've ever read Phoebe Atwood Taylor--which one do you recommend I start with?Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39059155929001836252015-04-03T18:39:27.751-04:002015-04-03T18:39:27.751-04:00This sounds like a great new series. A Rex Stout o...This sounds like a great new series. A Rex Stout or Phoebe Atwood Taylor book would be fun for the book club to read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190943230135240676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2651981948991772012015-04-03T18:34:55.152-04:002015-04-03T18:34:55.152-04:00I seriously miss E.J. and company, but I do think ...I seriously miss E.J. and company, but I do think this series also looks like a winner, I love the classic mysteries - I would lovelovelove if they read a Nero Wolfe!!gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02954510261072755231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5446086601963614622015-04-03T18:08:57.730-04:002015-04-03T18:08:57.730-04:00Thanks very much to the Reds for having me here to...Thanks very much to the Reds for having me here today. It is always such fun to hang out in Jungleland (a nod to you Springsteen fans, if there are any in this group).Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47692511174291483922015-04-03T18:08:55.397-04:002015-04-03T18:08:55.397-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14187019247689239432015-04-03T17:38:22.443-04:002015-04-03T17:38:22.443-04:00New series sounds great! Looking forward to readi...New series sounds great! Looking forward to reading it!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664833609682985750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79713203126020686942015-04-03T17:34:58.239-04:002015-04-03T17:34:58.239-04:00Rebecca! SO great.
You could also do Strangers on...Rebecca! SO great.<br /><br />You could also do Strangers on A Train--that'd work!<br /><br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87182201827278645302015-04-03T17:18:37.681-04:002015-04-03T17:18:37.681-04:00Kaye--Your poor sister! I might have to work somet...Kaye--Your poor sister! I might have to work something like that into one of my books. It would definitely up the conflict level.<br /><br />Cyn--Thanks for stopping by and for your good wishes. I hope you enjoy meting the Readaholics. Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35299653266467652712015-04-03T17:09:59.637-04:002015-04-03T17:09:59.637-04:00sounds like a book I would enjoy..........
thank y...sounds like a book I would enjoy..........<br />thank you for the giveaway.......<br />congrats to Laura!!<br /><br />cyn209 at juno dot comcyn209https://www.blogger.com/profile/15389416408969526333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64501489086994097012015-04-03T16:41:50.246-04:002015-04-03T16:41:50.246-04:00I can't think of any really embarrassing event...I can't think of any really embarrassing events that I've gone to, but my sister worked as an event coordinator (setting out tables, helping the caterer, etc) and just prior to a wedding she fell, fractured her leg and had to go off by ambulance. Luckily the guests hadn't arrived yet. <br /><br />kaye dot killgore at comcast dot netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707100485175202907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49056842509928749712015-04-03T16:32:58.488-04:002015-04-03T16:32:58.488-04:00Okay, here it is, my embarrassing moment.
I was a...Okay, here it is, my embarrassing moment.<br /><br />I was a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding, but I lived in Colorado and the wedding was taking place in New Orleans. Another bridesmaid was sewing all our dresses; she worked off my measurements and I had one fitting the day before the ceremony. Well, at the reception, I was dancing vigorously when I discovered that the zipper was merely basted in. Yup--the dress basically fell off me and snagged at my hips (no surprise there). I held it up, scurried to the bathroom, and was rescued by some former Girl Scout who had come prepared with several very large safety pins. I returned to the dance floor and continued to have a great time. (My bro and his bride are still happily married, 23 years later.)<br /><br />Luckily, this was in the days before everyone had cell phone cameras, so the event is not immortalized on film somewhere.Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74280115842108891052015-04-03T16:12:01.343-04:002015-04-03T16:12:01.343-04:00Kristopher, that's so interesting about strong...Kristopher, that's so interesting about strong women and a gay audience. If Laura doesn't use that, I will.<br /><br />And BJ, your event has to take a prize! You really thought on your feet. some of us might have simply snuck away...<br /><br />Laura, congrats, can't wait to read these--it seems like a fabulous premise!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4050671725480142432015-04-03T15:23:46.434-04:002015-04-03T15:23:46.434-04:00Grandma Cootie--Writing this series is making my T...Grandma Cootie--Writing this series is making my TBR pile grow, too, because I hadn't previously read most of the books I'm having the Readaholics discuss. I'm getting great suggestions from many folks and reading lots of classic mysteries to see which ones the Readaholics should read in upcoming books. Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55034691261136409132015-04-03T15:22:14.443-04:002015-04-03T15:22:14.443-04:00Chris--Thanks for liking my books. You made my da...Chris--Thanks for liking my books. You made my day! I don't know Charlotte Armstrong; I'll have to look her up. This is why I like JRW--I'm always finding out about new books/authors I have to read. Yippee!Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69603096413568483732015-04-03T15:21:16.298-04:002015-04-03T15:21:16.298-04:00Oh, Kathy, I remember The Mistress of Mellyn. All ...Oh, Kathy, I remember The Mistress of Mellyn. All those old gothicky covers were so brooding and atmospheric. I hope you enjoy the Readaholics, too.<br /><br />Kristopher--You cracked me up with your 'between the VC Andrews and Jackie Collins phase.' I skipped the VC Andrews phase, but I certainly read Jackie Collins. Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87757684795985019152015-04-03T14:44:52.327-04:002015-04-03T14:44:52.327-04:00What a terrific idea for a series. If I wasn'...What a terrific idea for a series. If I wasn't enjoying retirement so much maybe I would become an event organizer ;-). I can see that my TBR stack will continue to grow since I would have to read each classic along with each of your books in this series.Grandma Cootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709540756822695170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15216652047823805842015-04-03T14:39:01.310-04:002015-04-03T14:39:01.310-04:00I can't wait to read the new series. I've...I can't wait to read the new series. I've always enjoyed Laura's books in the past. I have to say, The Moonspinners was one of my favorite movies when I was younger. I also loved Phyllis Whitney and Victoria Holt and started reading them, Agatha Christie and Charlotte Armstrong when I was in my early teens.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402191180510435706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32616499469206355212015-04-03T14:26:32.126-04:002015-04-03T14:26:32.126-04:00I'm not really sure. As a culture (and yes, th...I'm not really sure. As a culture (and yes, this is a bit of a stereotype, but as part of the community, I'm allowed) - As a culture, we tend to latch onto strong women in all forms of entertainment. Think of one major pop diva (or any genre really) and a large part of her audience is bound to be made up of gay men. Same with actresses (Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, etc.) I suspect this is part of the same phenomenon.<br /><br />Personally, I started reading those ladies when I was in my early teens, after the VC Andrews phase, but before Jackie Collins. Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17136725590331208472015-04-03T14:16:43.015-04:002015-04-03T14:16:43.015-04:00Laura, your new series does sound like a boatload,...Laura, your new series does sound like a boatload, make that a bookload, of fun! I love the name of the book group, Readaholics, and that you tie in a famous book with each mystery they solve. I think combining those is every reader's dream of great reading. So looking forward to reading your book! <br /><br />Speaking of Mary Stewart, I was happy to see FChurch mention The Moonspinners and the movie with Haley Mills. I think that might have been my favorite movie as a young girl, and it certainly fostered my love of mysteries. When I took my granddaughter to see the the famous Lippanzaner horses perform, I bought Stewart's book Airs Above the Ground, but I haven't read it yet. Glad to have the reminder today that I need to do that.<br /><br />Laura, you mentioned Victoria Holt, too. The Mistress of Mellyn was a book that ended up on our bookshelves when I was growing up as part of a book-of-the-month club selection or something of that sort that my mother belonged to. I was completely mesmerized by the wonderfully dark, mysterious cover of the book, and I'm sure I read it before I was ready to really appreciate it. However, it further spurred my interest in gothic mysteries and is probably responsible for the beginnings of my life-long love of English settings and stories.<br /><br />Laura, thanks for a great post that enabled me to relive some great moments in my reading life and gave me a new series with which to continue the adventure.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91666802922332949972015-04-03T14:05:12.821-04:002015-04-03T14:05:12.821-04:00Interesting perspective, Kristopher. I would never...Interesting perspective, Kristopher. I would never have guessed that. What do you think their appeal is for gay readers?Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.com