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?
LINKING TO: Thursday Thirteen
12 comments:
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.
Thanks, Colleen! Glad you like the way I present these posts. ;-)
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.
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.
I saw the Little Free Library book on their web site when I went to see if I could buy a kit.
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?
I like row four. I'm jotting down author's names. :) Thanks.
The Intrigue looks intriguing! :)
*hugs*
Paige
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Mia: Those were all really good books in that row. I read "Ladies" in one day, and was up late reading the other two.
Thanks, Paige! Ann Voss Peterson is a local writer, who has set several books in the Madison area. ☺
I love Sherlock Holmes, both book and series (the UK one)
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.
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