Welcome to the Mystery Book Club - Introduce Yourself!

[VictoriaJanssen]

I'm a big fan of classic detective series (Sayers, Marsh, Allingham, Stout, P.D. James, Dell Shannon) and right now am very slowly rereading Raymond Chandler.  I'd really love to see another mystery by Sarah Smith, and hope to read the new Laurie King fairly soon.

In the last few years I've really gotten into historical mysteries via Kate Ross's books.  My current favorite is C.S. Harris, though I also love Lindsey Davis and recently enjoyed Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin.

[becke_davis]

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VictoriaJanssen wrote:

I'm a big fan of classic detective series (Sayers, Marsh, Allingham, Stout, P.D. James, Dell Shannon) and right now am very slowly rereading Raymond Chandler.  I'd really love to see another mystery by Sarah Smith, and hope to read the new Laurie King fairly soon.

In the last few years I've really gotten into historical mysteries via Kate Ross's books.  My current favorite is C.S. Harris, though I also love Lindsey Davis and recently enjoyed Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin.

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We share a lot of the same taste in books! I love Sarah Smith's books, and what I've read of the Laurie R. King series (I have a long way to go). Thanks for the recommendation - I'm not familiar with some of those authors.

What Angels Fear  

When Gods Die  

Why Mermaids Sing  

Where Serpents Sleep  

Grave Goods  

Mistress of the Art of Death  

The Serpent's Tale  

City of Shadows  

A Broken Vessel (A Julian Kestrel Mystery)  

Cut to the Quick (A Julian Kestrel Mystery)  

Cut to the Quick (A Julian Kestrel Mystery)  

Whom the Gods Love (A Julian Kestrel Mystery)  

 

[becke_davis]

Forgot to post links to the amazing Lindsey Davis series!

Silver Pigs (Marcus Didius Falco Series #1)  

Shadows in Bronze [Marcus Didius Falco Series #2]  

Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco Series #3)  

The Iron Hand of Mars (Marcus Didius Falco Series #4)  

Poseidon's Gold (Marcus Didius Falco Series #5)  

Last Act in Palmyra (Marcus Didius Falco Series #6)  

Time To Depart  

A Dying Light in Cordoba (Marcus Didius Falco Series #8)  

Three Hands in the Fountain (Marcus Didius Falco Series #9)  

Two for the Lions (Marcus Didius Falco Series #10)  

One Virgin Too Many (Marcus Didius Dalco Series #11)  

Ode to a Banker (Marcus Didius Falco Series #12)  

A Body in the Bathhouse (Marcus Didius Falco Series #13)  

The Jupiter Myth (Marcus Didius Falco Series #14)  

The Accusers (Marcus Didius Falco Series #15)  

Scandal Takes a Holiday (Marcus Didius Falco Series #16)  

See Delphi and Die (Marcus Didius Falco Series #17)  

Saturnalia (Marcus Didius Falco Series #18)  

Alexandria (Marcus Didius Falco Series #19)  

Rebels and Traitors  

[VictoriaJanssen]

The C.S. Harris books remind me of the late, lamented Kate Ross' Julian Kestrel mysteries, though they're a touch darker.  And like Lindsey Davis, the trials and tribulations of the hero's romantic life weaves in and out.

[becke_davis]

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VictoriaJanssen wrote:
The C.S. Harris books remind me of the late, lamented Kate Ross' Julian Kestrel mysteries, though they're a touch darker.  And like Lindsey Davis, the trials and tribulations of the hero's romantic life weaves in and out.

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I didn't think I'd read the Kate Ross books, but Julian Kestrel sounds really familiar.

[tree_lover]

Hi, my name is Liz Denton and I reside in Houston, TX.  I have a daughter in college and I have gone back to college myself to get my paralegal degree.  I love mysteries, fiction, historical fiction and the like.  I love to read.  Some of the authors I have grown fond of are Colin Cotterill, Christopher Fowler, Donna Leon and Cara Black to name a few.

I just finished Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks and I read her other one, People of the book.  I am currently reading Death with Interruptions by Jose Saramago.  Any suggestions on new authors?

[becke_davis]

The Girl Who Played with Fire Welcome to the Mystery Book Club! Well, in addition to our featured authors, a lot of people are recommending this series:

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

[tree_lover]

Thank you... I will look into that series.  My husband read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. 

[becke_davis]

Have you read anything by Deborah Crombie or Charles Todd? Or Lisa Unger? Or Tana French? There are so many interesting authors out there, it's hard to come up with a short list!

[dhaupt]

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tree_lover wrote:

Thank you... I will look into that series.  My husband read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. 

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Hi tree lover,

Welcome to the club, The Girl who Played with Fire, to me anyway was a quicker to get into story. You knew all the characters and all the circumstances also and he just starts throwing information at you right from the beginning, It was an great book.

[tree_lover]

You have me convinced.  I will definitely have to read it.

[becke_davis]

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tree_lover wrote:

You have me convinced.  I will definitely have to read it.

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There's a "What are you reading now?" thread here. Anytime you read a good mystery, we'd love to hear about it! That thread is one place to tell us about it, or you can do a search to see if there is an existing thread about the book. If not, you can always start a new discussion thread!

[tree_lover]

I haven't read any of those.  I will have to look them up and see what peaks my interest.  Thanks for the suggestions.

[tree_lover]

Thanks.  I will look into that as well.

[ilovebooksOH]

Hi im hope im new to the mystery book club im reading John Grisham The associate i just start reading abut 5yrs.

thank you im not author i love books my sis has got me reading vampir book and i like these books i have over 200books i have not read yet  all kind

[becke_davis]

Associate 

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ilovebooksOH wrote:

Hi im hope im new to the mystery book club im reading John Grisham The associate i just start reading abut 5yrs.

thank you im not author i love books my sis has got me reading vampir book and i like these books i have over 200books i have not read yet  all kind

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Welcome to the Mystery Book Club! THE ASSOCIATE is a great book. My favorite John Grisham book is the Street Lawyer:

The Street Lawyer

[ilovebooksOH]

Thank you i do not have this one ill grt it and read as soon as i can i have alot of John Grisham but not this one so than you if you know any good books to read i like Carol Higgins Clark, Mary Higgins Clark, Mary Jane Clark, Kay Hooper, Bently Little, 

[becke_davis]

The Perfect Liar

 

The Perfect Couple

 

Stop Me

 

Watch Me (Last Stand Trilogy Series #3) Ooh, I've read a lot of Kay Hooper's books. Have you read anything by Brenda Novak? I'm reading several of hers right now.

Trust Me

[becke_davis]

Also, check out the books by our featured authors -- Jeanne Adams and Roberta Isleib last month, and Hank Phillippi Ryan and Annette Blair this month. Go to their "threads" -- discussion groups -- to find out more about their books.

[tree_lover]

I read mostly all of Mary Higgins Clark's books.  I think her older books are much better.  She seems to have softened a little after she got married.  To me they don't have the same punch.  I haven't gotten into her daughters books.  I heard they were really good.  Happy reading.