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10 hours ago, mumto2 said:
Has anyone else tried reading Nicola Upson’s Tey series? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2444787.An_Expert_in_Murder?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Fu33rWOvLl&rank=1 It is a fictional series in which Tey is traveling around the UK writing her books and stumbling into mysteries. I love the parts where the books are being written but the cases all have an ick factor that is just a step beyond what I enjoy every time I give them another go. I really want to make myself enjoy this series…..but I don’t. Lol
I tried a few, and abandoned both .... but didn't note why on my reading sheets 🤦♀️
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On 3/4/2022 at 4:06 AM, Mothersweets said:
Seconding this! A somewhat low-key but overall satisfying read. I loved Maia and his determination to be a good emperor and the world-building was fascinating.
Bringing this over from last weeks thread and thirding @Kareni's The Goblin Emperor mention.
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Post birthdays - we no longer have a teenaged person in our home - I’ve continued on in my easy to read/listening lane with the following books:
- Hannah Coulter: Port William Bk6 ~ Wendell Berry, narrated by Susan Denaker. (For letter H)
- Every Living Thing: All Creatures Great and Small Bk8 ~ James Herriot, narrated by Christopher Timothy (For letter L)
- Holy Disorders (A Gervase Fen Mystery) ~ Edmund Crispin, narrated by Paul Panting (For one of my Golden era crime spree titles. Golden era writers are some of my favourite go to authors for comfort listening).
I’ve been slowly listening through the BBC Radio 4 episodes of The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and at approx. 45 minutes long they make for a well-produced quick listen.
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@mumto2 your comment about The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books has me dusting off my copy and putting it where I can see it 😛.
On 3/2/2022 at 6:31 AM, ladydusk said:Don't forget Ngaio Marsh
This. ☺️
The books of hers I like, I prefer reading as audiobooks .... though I side-step James Saxon as a narrator as he uses way too much affectation.
@AnneGG I appreciate your comments on Rivers newly released book. I saw another comment somewhere (? perhaps Goodreads?) mentioning that this was a rewrite of one her books published in the 1980's 🤷♀️
@Kareni I can't recall what you thought of the second book in Goblin Emperor series, and would enjoy rehearing your thoughts on it.
Opps, I've run out of time to chat anymore, ... I'm enjoying seeing what you're each reading (and crafting).
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On 2/24/2022 at 3:10 PM, mumto2 said:
I have started listening to a YA fantasy series that I think someone here may have read, perhaps @melmichigan?. The Gilded Wolves https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39863498-the-gilded-wolves is the first book and I need the second for my book chain. So far I am enjoying it. It’s not unique, more of a mash up of several fantasy series I have read but it’s entertaining. It also has a pretty cover. 😂
Did you end up enjoying this right to the end? I rather like fantasy and don't mind YA at all so I'm keen to know that 🙂
A pretty cover and a YA fantasy read feature in my world this week too: https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/28961782-wildwood-dancing which was a recommendation from my Dd.
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On 2/24/2022 at 9:15 AM, Lady Florida. said:
Ds24 is coming with us and we're all getting pretty excited as the time gets closer.
Hoping you all have a wonderful voyage (it sounds exciting just reading about it!).
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Looking forward to coming back at the end of the week to see what you've all read, or are about to read.
With both my children having birthdays at the end of this (busy) week - Ds turning 22, then Dd 20 – I think any new books will be audiobooks.
Books I’m current reading:
- Even though this current audiobook was intended for my letter ‘U’ listen, my library hold on it came due so I’m listening to it now, Once Upon a Wardrobe ~ Patti Callahan, narrated by Fiona Hardingham (7h 8m)
- And, I’m reading this at a snail’s pace, and enjoying it so far Death And The Joyful Woman: The Felse Investigations Bk2 ~ Ellis Peters.
Recently completed:
- (For letter ‘F’) A Game of Fear: Ian Rutledge Bk 24 ~ Charles Todd, narrated by Simon Vance (4) The mystery had quite a few side stories going on and adding to that the authors had Rutledge needing to, made to, take a return trip back to a war torn Calais, so lots going on. The murderer is a serial killer and prepared to remove anyone who gets in the way of the past crimes he is wanting to cover up, and, what he is currently looking for ….
For others waiting to jump back in to this Ian Rutledge series once things start “happening” for Ian, this is still not the book. Ian is doing better with “Hamish”, though his love life remains at the cautious and retreat stage. So frustrating! However, it is good see a breakthrough in his work life.
- (For crime-spree, romantic-suspense) Airs Above the Ground ~ Mary Stewart, narrated by Antonia Whillans (4+) I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book, the ongoing twists and turns in the story kept me interested in the outcome for Vanessa and young Timothy. There was the right amount of suspense for me, and, I liked that the romance was treated with a light touch. Extra: there are comments and attitudes reflective of the vintage era the author was from.
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Not sure whether I should wish you a speedy recovery from your book hang over or not.... @Robin M
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Thank you @Kareni. No, I haven't read anything by Andrea Höst, I've suggested it as Overdrive title at our local library.
(My late night books are usually audiobooks and very gentle 😋, so Stray will be tried as a day time read.)
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I’ve just begun A Game of Fear: Ian Rutledge Bk 24 ~ Charles Todd, narrated by Simon Vance, and had to pause for a bit at the authors intro. It came as a bit of a jolt, I wasn't aware that Caroline “Todd” had passed away in August last year: what a huge loss for Charles. It feels odd, and sad, listening to the last, duo written, Rutledge mystery. (...... no need to respond to that. I know others here will get it, I’m just processing, out aloud, the loss of a loved author.)
Recently completed:
- The Helsingør Sewing Club ~ Ella Gyland, narrated by Kristin Atherton (3+ ) I thought the historical aspect of the book was interesting and wished the story had just been all about that, without the time switching, and, the modern-times romance. (some cursing, one f-bomb)
- The Mysterious Mr. Quin: Bk 1 ~ Agatha Christie, narrated by Hugh Fraser (3- ) For me, this collection of short stories had more misses than hits in the enjoy range.
- Journey to the River Sea ~ Eva Ibbotson, narrated by Penelope Rawlins (5) The underlying similarities to Little Lord Fauntleroy, in reverse adds to the charm of this book.
My Dd, 20 next week, is now keen to revisit her Ibbotson favourites after I told her what I was listening to, and enjoying 🙂 She recommended that I listen to a Y/A fairy tale/fantasy she has just completed, Wildwood Dancing: Bk1 by Juliet Marillier (which seems to generate strong reactions for and against on Goodreads).
@Kareni link about books at bedtime is so relevant, I'm trying to decide on my next series for late night listening, one that isn't too interesting and will make me want to stay awake😋
ETA: A Game of Fear is for my letter 'F' read; and thanks @mumto2 and @Mothersweets I'm set to go with Airs Above the Ground for my Mary Stewart read.
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So good to see a new thread up, thank you @Robin M, and to have a few minutes to post before heading to bed.
@Mothersweets I am really enjoying Journey to the River Sea and I think of the few Eva Ibbotson books I've read this one would be my favourite (it would have made a wonderful read-aloud for our family years back).
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39 minutes ago, mumto2 said:
Airs Above Ground is a great one! I haven’t been talking about it because I read it relatively recently. My sentimental fave is The Moonspinners because it was my first. Lots of people love This Rough Magic best.
That helps narrow the field, thank you.
40 minutes ago, mumto2 said:I finished reading Armadale earlier today. Overall I liked it quite a bit and I am glad I persevered though all 700 pages! It was serialized over 13 months......13 months to reach the end. What patience! I sort of understand the wordy repetitiveness with that in mind. After finishing I sort of sat there and thought how much it had in common with Woman in White in terms of the feeling at the end. I am going to go and read some other authors and my E book. I will return to Wilkie soon, Actually really soon as I need to listen to The Moonstone in the next week or so.
(The bit I bolded above) That's exactly how I felt after Armadale too, and the similarities with Woman in White (which is still my favourite Collins book).
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Appreciating all the posts, and have been chasing a few rabbit trails from them. And tossing this quick-ish post up while I have a lull.
@Lady Florida. waiting to see what your thoughts are on Gulag.... I have it in my listening queue and am wondering how intense the content is going to be.
@mumto2 what would be your favourite Mary Stewart? (trying to narrow down my options with the many I have not read. I was thinking of, perhaps, Airs Above the Ground).
Suggestions from other Stewart appreciators welcomed 🙂
Quite a few library holds came due which is a good problem to have, perhaps 😛 Here's what I kept:
- The Helsingør Sewing Club by Ella Gyland, narrated by Kristin Atherton (started)
- Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
- The Complete Felse Investigations: The Felse Investigations by Ellis Peters (13 novels in one)
- Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, narrated by Penelope Rawlins
I'm going to make a try to read a few Felse books, as i did enjoy the first book in the series (the writing is not quite as good as Cadfael @Robin M, but I found it enjoyable as a vintage police procedural).
The latest Charles Todd audiobook, A Game of Fear which is narrated by Simon Vance, is in my audible library, and I’ve decided I must not start it until I’ve finished Devils. Really hoping the Todd duo have gifted Ian Rutledge some significant changes in his love life and with his mental health.
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Thanks Robin for carving out time to craft these BaW threads.
I'm enjoying Sandy and Amy's Crime Spree input this year too, and I'm going to see what I can find on audio to meet this challenge (should be easy-ish (?) ).
I've just about finished my letter E listen: Fallen Into the Pit by Ellis Peters, narrated by Simon Prebble. I'm sure I've listened to this in the past but cannot recall much of it. (Covers some post WWII issues and tensions.)
I have about 3 hrs left on Devils by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and in an odd way it's become easier (?) to cope with the main character as the narrator exposes his deeds and the tragic denouement looming.
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17 hours ago, mumto2 said:
@tuesdayschildI am now starting book two. One thing in favor of continuing to read this book which I really wanted to read last November is the plot has been easy to step away from and read other things! So a chapter or two a day is the new plan. There is another book by Wilkie that I plan to fit in The Law and the Lady https://www.wilkie-collins.info/books_lawlady.htm. A relisten to the Moonstone is planned also.
I'm definitely interested to see if you think The Law and the Lady is a good read (and may try reading it too).
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On 1/28/2022 at 3:30 AM, ladydusk said:
Yesterday, I *finally* received my Essex Cholmondeley republished copy of The Story of Charlotte Mason that I preordered in May of last year; it may jump some current reads ... I never thought I'd get a copy of that unicorn, I'm very excited.
Looking forward to your thoughts on this book.
On 1/28/2022 at 6:19 AM, mumto2 said:I started reading Armadale by Wilkie Collins yesterday for my official Grandfather of crime read. Somehow I didn’t twig to the fact it’s over 700 pages long. I am reading it in a huge Complete Works of Wilkie Collins on my Kindle and have actually been worrying about my lack of progress. I can’t tell how far I am beyond having marked where it should end on the bar graph thing and making little progress! It’s a slow read in many ways. I think I am roughly a quarter of the way through. Not much happening and nothing so far bears any resemblance to the book description given here. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/777108.Armadale
your response here is a classic recounting of most of my encounters with Wilkie Collins' books: I stuck with Armadale - you may choose not to - as once Lydia Gwilt starts her shenanigans the story became more interesting, and the back story that didn't seem to be relevant is needed ..... (you must have quite a few more Wilkie Collins' titles in that hefty kindle if you do decide to jump ship though, right?)
On 1/28/2022 at 8:13 AM, Maus said:If I get really ahead now, that will help offset travel season, maybe?
Noting you are well ahead! 🙂
On 1/28/2022 at 9:37 AM, Robin M said:Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Did a bit of internet searching and I think you need to look for Demons or The Possessed which I think is the same book. There are a few online guides out there.
I thought C&P had some hard issues in it, yet Devils is beyond those, for me. (One character commits some terrible crimes and social injustices, but none come close to his rape of very young girl. The chapter detailing that was censored back in the day, and the edition I am listening to a censored one. I'm reading this as a buddy read/discuss later with my Ds.) Thanks to those search suggestions, I found what I needed.
On 1/28/2022 at 4:45 PM, Murphy101 said:Finished Arabella by Heyer. I never want to read a description of regent clothing again.
This made me laugh.
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2 hours ago, Robin M said:
That does sound interesting. I haven't read anything by Dostoevsky yet so this may be a good one to start.
It is interesting (though I've been trying to find an online chapter guide as I'm starting to get all the characters and past actions tangled up).
Adding this comment, as I can hear my Ds playing inside my head, who is a Dostoevsky fan, suggesting Crime and Punishment for a good place to leap into F.D. (that was a good book; well, once I matched up how many different names went with each character.)
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Thanks for another great start to our BaW thread @Robin M (some interesting links I'm going to fall down in to .... once I've posted.) Wow, you are well ahead with your A-Z-ing!
I'm listening to Devils by Fyodor Dostoevsky for my letter D. I'm appreciating it way more than I thought I would: and, even though this feels like a satire laden tragedy I didn't expect to encounter a LOL moment in this book as Dostoevsky is not, usually, an author that makes me feel like laughing - for those who have read this, it was Nikolai biting that old man's ear (it shouldn't be funny, but it was).
The Goodreads' Heyer group were reading Arabella this month, not a favourite Georgette Heyer title for me with past readings, and this listen through I was in the right frame of mind to appreciate the wit and humour in this story and sidestep the bits that irritated me.
Looking forward to seeing what everyone else is reading.
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8 hours ago, Kareni said:
If Dillabough doesn't work for you, there is always Dunstall....
Regards,
Kareni
☺️ I keep hoping I'll find a post from you advising us of a new Dunstall book. (Self-imposed rules mean I won't, or should not, count repeat reads/listens in my a-z challenge.)
Sounds like you are navigating through some hard resurrected hurts amongst your painting and listening @Granny_Weatherwax
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Posting first, and hoping to get back to read others posts tonight. I’ve managed to complete a few letters this month for my condensed version of the A—z challenge, which I didn’t think I’d be able to, admittedly these are all audiobooks. Life is not gifting me opportunities to sit and read much (without falling asleep) so I’m happily using audiobooks in my challenges.
(Please excuse any typos, rushing necessitates they stay)
B= Skycircus: The Cogheart Adventures Bk3 ~ Peter Bunzl, narrated by Penelope Rawlins (3) Junior fict. An interesting adventure which could make for a fun escape read for children who like historical fantasy that has a slightly steampunk vibe. I would suggest pre-reading before giving to a sensitive child ( i had one, and they would have found some of the themes in this story upsetting). I haven’t read any others in this series and I didn’t feel like I was missing much of the back story by just listening to this one by itself. Not sure why the author needed to inject the anti-male scientist comment in this book, it felt more geared to appeal to parents (?)…. Extra: orphans kidnapped and ill-treated.
C= Chasing Shadows ~ Lynn Austin, narrated by Stina Nielsen (3 ) (14h 37m) I’m not the biggest fan of Christian fiction, but each year I do try to listen to at least one to join in with a book challenge I subscribe to. I think one of the things I really appreciated about this book was the true to life ending Lynn had for one of the romances (spoiler removed). The grandfather was definitely my favourite character. The story did drag a bit in places for me, so I skipped ahead.
For Crime Spree I listened to Armadale ~ Wilkie Collins, narrators Nicholas Boulton, etc.. (4- ) The anti-hero in this, Lydia Gwilt, a devilish clever woman, keeps all the other characters on their toes - they missed so many opportunities to expose her because of stupidity, duplicity, and an ongoing lack of communication. This novel definitely has all the trademarks of “written for serialised instalments” on it and to that end is lengthy, yet it didn’t feel epically long as Naxos audiobooks crafted an interesting listen with skilled narrators. @mumto2 and others, if you enjoyed Woman in White I think there is a really good chance you’ll like this tale too: I did once I got quite a few chapters in, and I decided to bear with all those missed opportunities to finally get inside the infirmary with ……. Wilkie crafted a tidy-ish, satisfying ending.
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Audible has a few free Wilkie Collins’ listens available for members so I’m keen to listen through those too at some point: I’m dithering about with what I *feel* like listening to next, I’ve had a few false starts ... I think I might be living the word for this week , title choice conundrum.
Currently sip-reading:
- The Christmas Mouse ~ Miss Read
- I Used to Know that: English (Stuff You Forgot From School) ~ Patrick Scrivenor (a wanted Christmas present from Dh)
ETA: I think I'm going to give that book I linked at the end of lasts weeks thread a sip-read try for my letter 'd'
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Grabbing a few minutes to post this link to a free ebook to try (scifi/fantasy, touted as family freindly) I haven't read, this wondering if anyone else here already has?
from the author: To introduce potential readers, I am taking a Costco approach. Free samples! And not just a bite or a nibble, i.e.: a few chapters, but the entire ebook, available through all major ebook retailers. To get your introductory copy of the first book in the series, "The House on Infinity Loop, go to:
https://books2read.com/HouseonInfinit...The House on Infinity Loop: The Dimensional Alliance 2nd edition, #1 by Bonnie K.T. Dillabough
Synopsis
A cat who is not a cat. A key that doesn't fit anything and an impossible door that leads Jenny to adventures beyond the known universe. Join Jenny as she steps from the workaday world into the amazing realms of the multiverse, only to find the fate of everything she holds dear in her hands.
Jenny discovers that nothing is what it seems to be...even Jenny.
This is the exciting first book in The Dimensional Alliance Series. Get ready for exciting twists and turns and step through the impossible door into infinite adventure saving the multiverse from ultimate evil and slavery.
ETA: @Kareni .... Linesman 🥰
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1 hour ago, mumto2 said:
I can’t wait to hear what @tuesdayschildthinks of Armadale by Wilkie Collins. It’s one of two new to me Wilkie Collins that I am contemplating reading.
Drat 😀, I was hoping you had read it and could tell me "how good it is" to keep me going through the interest slump I've seemed to encounter with other Wilkie's titles so far. I end up liking them.
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My tentative reading goals for this year.
I’m hoping to complete 104 titles in total this year. Which will include, fingers crossed, at least 12 Printed Books. Along with the A-Z challenge (I may need to complete it my way, with no writing component, but am going to try to read, or, listen to the Letter for the Week where I can.)
And books from the Crime Challenge: keen to join in. with my first (audio) book for that, lined up, as Armadale by Wilkie Collins ( a Collins' book I haven't been through yet).
Non-fiction November Challenge: I'm keen to have another go at this, this year.
The remainder of my book tally will probably come from these categories:
Continuing with the Classic: Just completed Cousin Phillis ~ Elizabeth Gaskell (4 out of 5 stars) David Timson's pdf notes gifted this book an extra start after I'd completed the audio.
Spiritual Study (Christian / other faiths)
TBR or restart: Read from my TBR collection and see if I can complete a few books from my paused and sip-reading titles.
Retro Reads: I have a few retro era/vintage authors I'd still like to try .
Repeat listens: I'm on my last Miss Silver book, Out of the Past: Miss Silver, Bk 23 ~ Patricia Wentworth, narrated by Diana Bishop, for my current repeat cycle through this series.
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I'm currently listening to Project Hail Mary ~ Andy Weir, narrated by Ray Porter, for my letter A. the story gets more interesting the further along we get. I'm purposely ignoring others reviews now that I've started. (Extra: a few f. words. I have an aversion to being f-bombed in my books of choice 😏, they are in context and just a few so far. )
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3 minutes ago, Melissa Louise said:
Finished Scary Monsters by Michelle de Kretser.
https://newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/michelle-de-kretser-scary-monsters-reviewed-by-ann-skea/
I expected to dislike this book, which is actually two narratives, one set in a future dystopian Melbourne, AU, the other in 1980's Paris, but I found it interesting enough to read both narratives.
Tying them together is the experience of being an immigrant. But the scary monsters of the title refer to more than this.
That looks interesting! I'm always keen to include downunder authors in TBR wishlist.
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Book a Week 2022 - BW10: Crime Spree Bookology - Josephine Tey
in The Chat Board
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Thanks for another great thread @Robin M
I've just completed Every Living Thing: All Creatures Great and Small Bk8 ~ James Herriot, narrated by Christopher Timothy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58322051-every-living-thing (5 ) and this is, by far, my favourite collection of Herriot tales; which is helped by Christopher Timothy's narration, his delivery is pitch-perfect with especially with the humorous stories and had me laughing out aloud.
I'll definitely listen to this audiobook again at some point.
Still reading:
For crime-spree, Golden era, I’m still listening to a new to me author (thanks to @mumto2 & Amy’s list), Edmund Crispin ( Holy Disorders: Gervase Fen Bk2 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37671641-holy-disorders ) and I'm enjoying this mystery so far.
And I'm repeat late-night listening to a favourite and loved author, Georgette Heyer (They Found Him Dead: Inspectors Hannasyde & Hemingway Bk3 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35702090-they-found-him-dead ).
As a newly narrated and really-want-to-listen-to audiobook has hit my inbox I’m ignoring any lure of Josephine Tey and will be listening to book three in the Ayrton Family series by D.E. Stevenson, Still Glides the Stream, this week.
Influenced by @ladydusk's Ambleside poetry reading I’ve pulled out a book sale find, A Treasury of the World's Best Loved Poems https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6043803-a-treasury-of-the-world-s-best-loved-poems and have added that to my sip reading stash.