Thursday, May 07, 2015

Thursday Thirteen 372: Recently Read

First, as you all know, I talked about Little Free Libraries the previous two weeks. Imagine my surprise when I opened Sunday's paper to find that there is now an actual book on the subject. Margret Aldrich will be at the Seqouya Library Saturday evening to talk about The Little Free Library Book. I'll be sure to let you know if I am able to attend.


Now, on to today's topic -- Here are the latest books I've read. As always, click on any cover or link for more information.
















ROW 1: All of the cozy mysteries read in this row were for challenges. Krista Davis was also the April featured author in the Cozy Mysteries group at Goodreads. I wasn’t going to read anything by her, until I happened across a used copy of the first book in her popular Diva series, The Diva Runs Out of Thyme, which I found to be so-so. Not sure if I will read more of them, but will definitely continue the other two series read in this row.

ROW 2: I am actually still reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which is the May group read for TNBBC group at GR. As it is a collection of twelve short stories, I have been reading one or two at a time in between other works. Dead Heat is the fourth book in Patricia Briggs’ "Alpha and Omega" series, a companion series to her popular Mercy Thompson books. Claiming His Family was read for a couple of challenges, including "a book set in your home town" for the Ultimate Reading Challenge I am attempting (currently 24/52).

ROW 3: Accused is book one in the "Rosato & DiNunzio" series by Lisa Scottoline, a continuation of her popular "Rosato and Associates." Naked in Death by JD Robb (AKA Nora Roberts) is book one of the "In Death" series, and fit the challenge criteria of a book set in the future. The Liar is the most recent single title release by Nora Roberts.

ROW 4: Haunted by Kay Hooper is the 15th book in her "Bishop" series. The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough was another challenge book — I really enjoyed this quick read set in Australia. I was privileged to win a copy of The Sound of Glass by Karen White through a Goodreads giveaway and it was another great read. I would recommend all three of these books.

ROW 5: The Prince and The Pauper by Mark Twain was the first quarter group read for a GR romance group, and also fit a few challenges as well. Though familiar with the story (probably through the Disney animated movie), I don’t think I’d ever actually read this before and enjoyed it.


YOUR TURN: What are you reading these days? Have you read any of the books mentioned above? Any that caught your eye?




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12 comments:

colleen said...

Right now I'm just looking at the pictures of the books you have read. I love the psychology of naming and the presentation of covers. I loved The Prince and the Pauper when I was young.

Heather said...

Thanks, Colleen! Glad you like the way I present these posts. ;-)

CountryDew said...

I think I read McCullough's book somewhere along the way, and the Twain, though a very long time ago. This week I finished a David Baldacci book, King and Maxwell. I like his series. Edgy and savvy.

Heather said...

Anita: Both were good books. The only thing by Baldacci I've read so far is The Christmas Train, which I'm sure is vastly different from his usual fare.

Alice Audrey said...

I saw the Little Free Library book on their web site when I went to see if I could buy a kit.

Heather said...

Alice: I would love to at least thumb through it to see some of those original designs people come up with. Did you decide to purchase a kit?

Mia Celeste said...

I like row four. I'm jotting down author's names. :) Thanks.

Paige Tyler said...

The Intrigue looks intriguing! :)

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com

Heather said...

Mia: Those were all really good books in that row. I read "Ladies" in one day, and was up late reading the other two.

Heather said...

Thanks, Paige! Ann Voss Peterson is a local writer, who has set several books in the Madison area. ☺

novroz said...

I love Sherlock Holmes, both book and series (the UK one)

Heather said...

Novroz: I tried watching an episode of the BBC "Sherlock" series, and couldn't get into it, but do like "Elementary." So far I have enjoyed most of the Sherlock books/stories I have read.