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Now that things are pretty much back to normal, I‘ve taken some me time and finished this. A bit different from the other books in the series, but equally as good. Set both in Italy and England, it felt as if the mystery was less important than the relationship drama. If you haven‘t read anything else in this series, it‘s not for you. But Ruth is one of my favorite characters, and I enjoyed it.

Reading this, but having trouble concentrating. @Ambrosnazzy is at the hospital emergency room with another kidney stone. Hubby is with her and keeping me updated while I babysit her son. Not the way I expected to spend the evening, for sure.

What do you do when your plan is to go out for lunch after hubby‘s doctor appointment, but he is finished earlier than expected? Go to the library! I came home with #10 in my favorite series. I think there‘s one after this that isn‘t available in the US yet. If so, maybe I can use it to justify another trip to England 😂

#Saturdaynight #booksandbeer

Finished hubby made dinner; throw back, but more modern sloppy joes. Now settling into this book & a Cold Snap.

Love this series!

Tagged book was my first purchase.

I finished this last week, the latest installment with Dr Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson. I thought it wasn't as good other ones in this series. But I still enjoyed it though! #books #bookcovers #bookmad

A Ruthtastic harrumblelousy 10th instalment in the Ruth Galloway series, this time in Italy, as engaging as ever

Another enjoyable book in this series. I can‘t wait for the next book! I like that Ruth and Kate got to leave England in this book, but I did miss all the antics of the characters in Norwich

1. The Ruth Galloway mysteries
2. Masterpiece on PBS (kind of a cheat bc this is multiple shows repackaged for the US, but it's true)
3. Yes! I love big sports events. Loving the World Cup right now.
4. Unsure, but we'll see! I don't plan ahead.
5. My daddy was a newspaper editor, so he mostly read newspapers. (Father's Day is hard. I miss him!)

#FriYayIntro

Excited to be starting this one!!! 🤓

I wish all books were illustrated.
Sometimes I do it myself!

I enjoy Griffiths's dry wit, descriptions, Britspeak, and her heroine Ruth, whose career is identifying bones.

Love this series. Dark Angel is my favorite so far. The characters and relationships drive this series. Have to start with first book, The Crossing Places. These books are contagious and you will want to read on. Comes out on May 15, 2018 in the US. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me a copy early! #thedarkangel #ellygriffiths #ruthgallowayseries

This is the 10th book in this series. And, if you are not already invested, this is not for you. The mystery at the heart of this book was thinly veiled and the focus of the plot was in advancing the story line that runs through the books. #netgalley

I‘ve loved Griffiths‘ Ruth Galloway series from the first, & was eagerly anticipating this next entry in the series. “Was” is the keyword in that last sentence. Griffiths has gone from writing top-notch mysteries focusing primarily on Ruth‘s role as a forensic anthropologist to writing sappy relationship novels that focus on Ruth as the “other woman” in a love triangle, successfully reducing her to a cliche. Disappointing.

Another great installment of a fun mystery series. This one takes Ruth to Italy, but trouble (personal and mystery) still follows. The personal storylines that continue through the books take more turns too. I do wish there were fewer negative descriptions of Ruth. We get it, she's not small. There's one passage where Nelson's older daughter is thinking to herself and comparing Ruth to her mother. It just seemed a little mean.

I feel before I start this review, I should admit, that I am a huge Elly Griffiths fan. Although, I promise this will not be a fan review. I am often harder on my favourite authors than any1. This book is set in Italy which is a change from the normal location of Norfolk. The author has cleverly designed the story so many of the familiar characters are in the book. It is for these characters I keep reading the series.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Good entry. So-so mystery but I love the characters.

Like all the Ruth Galloway books, it pulled me right in and kept me there until I finished it. When I did, I found myself being extra grumpy and somewhat anxious. I finally realized that I was irritated that I had finished the book so quickly and the ending made me sad. I love a book that sinks so deep into your head that you‘re not even aware of your reactions to it until you sit down and think about it. Another great novel from Elly Griffiths!

So happy to be back in Ruth‘s world! And with some M&Ms!

One of my favorite #series is Elly Griffiths‘ Ruth Galloway mysteries. It‘s smart, with recurring characters with great personalities. #marchinbooks @maich

One of my favorite series with a #FemaleLead is the Ruth Galloway mystery series. The writer does a good job building Ruth as a character with a life outside the mystery. Would Ruth be the same #inyourshoes as you? #ReadingResolutions #MagicalMarch @Jess7 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks