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Talking to the Dead
Talking to the Dead: A Novel | Harry Bingham
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A mesmerizing and thrilling novelperfect for fans of Tana French and Stieg Larssonthat introduces a modern, unforgettable rookie cop whose past is as fascinating and as deadly as the crimes she investigates. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Boston Globe The Seattle Times SHE KNOWS WHAT ITS LIKE. . . . At first, the murder scene appears sad, but not unusual: a young woman undone by drugs and prostitution, her six-year-old daughter dead alongside her. But then detectives find a strange piece of evidence in the squalid house: the platinum credit card of a very wealthyand long deadsteel tycoon. What is a heroin-addicted hooker doing with the credit card of a well-known and powerful man who died months ago? This is the question that the most junior member of the investigative team, Detective Constable Fiona Griffiths, is assigned to answer. But D.C. Griffiths is no ordinary cop. Shes earned a reputation at police headquarters in Cardiff, Wales, for being odd, for not picking up on social cues, for being a little overintense. And theres that gap in her past, the two-year hiatus that everyone assumes was a breakdown. But Fiona is a crack investigator, quick and intuitive. She is immediately drawn to the crime scene, and to the tragic face of the six-year-old girl, who she is certain has something to tell her . . . something that will break the case wide open. Ignoring orders and protocol, Fiona begins to explore far beyond the rich mans credit card and into the secrets of her seaside city. And when she uncovers another dead prostitute, Fiona knows that shes only begun to scratch the surface of a dark world of crime and murder. But the deeper she digs, the more danger she risksnot just from criminals and killers but from her own past . . . and the abyss that threatens to pull her back at any time. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Harry Bingham's Love Story, with Murders. Praise for Talking to the Dead Gritty, compelling . . . a procedural unlike any other you are likely to read this year.USA Today With Detective Constable Fiona Fi Griffiths, Harry Bingham . . . finds a sweet spot in crime fiction . . . think Stieg Larssons Lisbeth Salander . . . Denise Minas Paddy Meehan [or] Lee Childs Jack Reacher. . . . The writing is terrific.The Boston Globe The mystery-thriller genre is already so staffed with masterminds that its hard to make room for another. But along comes a book like Talking to the Dead, and suddenly an unadvertised opening is filled. . . . [This] has the feel of something fresh and compelling.New York Daily News A stunner with precision plotting, an unusual setting, and a deeply complex protagonist . . . We have the welcome promise of more books to come about Griffiths.The Seattle Times Recommended highly . . . [a] riveting procedural thriller.Library Journal (starred review)
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EadieB
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#TalkingToTheDead #HarryBingham #BookSpinBingo

First off Fiona Griffiths finds a young woman undone by drugs and prostitution, her six-year-old daughter dead alongside her. Then she finds the platinum credit card of a very wealthy--and long dead--steel tycoon. What is a heroin-addicted hooker doing with the credit card of a well-known and powerful man who died months ago?

EadieB Fiona Griffiths is a bit odd and suffers from Cotard's Syndrome, which is a condition of depression and psychosis. She is immediately drawn to the crime scene, and to the tragic face of the six-year-old girl, who she is certain has something to tell her . . . something that will break the case wide open. When she uncovers another dead prostitute, Fiona knows that she's only begun to scratch the surface of a dark world of crime and murder. 2y
EadieB This book is an excellent start to a new series. It has a clever plot with original characters that starts out slowly but develops into an intense drama. I am going to investigate the rest of the series and I'm happy to find a new series to read. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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jenniferw88
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Day 5 #20series20days @Andrew65

According to LibraryThing I have 2 books to catch up on!

Andrew65 I need to get back to some Harry Bingham. 4y
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Bookzombie
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Neither of these two short stories are in the database so I‘m tagging them under the first book. I received both of these when I signed up for the author‘s new letter, I think.

The Night Beat is about Fiona Griffiths‘ first night on patrol. There isn‘t a lot of development so it‘s best read after book one, IMO. I enjoyed it.

Lev in Glasgow should be read after book two. It‘s his POV on something he does for Fiona in the second book.

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jenniferw88
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@Tove_Reads it was very tricky (I almost chose Sherlock) but Fiona Griffiths has to be my fave detective as she's persistent and unusual in the way she solves crimes.

Image is Sophie Rundle as Fiona in Sky Living's adaptation of the first novel. Unfortunately I don't think it was re-commissioned 😔

@TrishB @DeborahSmall @ScorpioBookDreams & the rest of the #whodunituk crew! 😂

TrishB This is so hard!! 5y
PandaCakes Tough choice, nomination Philip Marlowe, winner is Harry Dresden because he overcomes every obstacle and has a unorthodox sense of humor 5y
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MicheleinPhilly
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Holiday weekend Mondays don‘t suck.

🎉🎉🎉🎉

mcctrish They do not 🎉 5y
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MicheleinPhilly
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I realized the other day just how many series I own at least the first book in and am trying to start chipping away. Read Book 1 of Ann Cleeves‘ Shetland series yesterday, now on to this.

#StartaSeries

Ashley_Nicoletto I start all my series, but I never finish them. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
jenniferw88 One of my favourite series! I hope you enjoy it! 5y
eanderson Same boat... I keep buying them with the intention of starting that series next but then something else grabs my attention. 🤦‍♀️ 5y
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MicheleinPhilly @Ashley_Nicoletto I think I‘m up to date on only 2 series out of dozens. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
MicheleinPhilly @jenniferw88 So far, so good! I know it‘s popular around here. 5y
MicheleinPhilly @eanderson It‘s those darn $.99/$1.99 deals. I must have 20+ “first in the series” books. And then I really like the first (when I actually read them) but don‘t want to pay full price for the next installments. 5y
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bookwrm526
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This was my choice for a book about a woman with mental illness for #ReadingWomenChallenge. The main character is a police officer in Wales with Cotard‘s delusion. The mystery/procedural itself was a bit too secondary and the cop got away with a little too much rule breaking, but I will read more from the series.

Crazeedi This house! ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Slajaunie I love that house! 5y
Bklover That is a great house! 5y
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TrishB Love this series 👍🏻 5y
Pamwurtzler That‘s a great house and I really liked that book! 5y
bookwrm526 @Crazeedi @Slajaunie @Bklover @Pamwurtzler We passed it on our way home from Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in SC and I fell in love! My husband didn‘t understand why I had to stop and take a picture lol (edited) 5y
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bookwrm526
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I‘m not going to make it :( this is the last book I need to finish #booked2018 but I‘m only a third of the way through and there‘s just no way :( but I did finish four challenges and half of another, and only one book missing on this one, so still a pretty good year. I‘m still going to finish this book, it just won‘t be in time.

BarbaraTheBibliophage It‘s all good. Every book read is a win. And you did a LOT of challenges!! 5y
alisiakae That sounds like a great year! 5y
Bookzombie I second what @4thhouseontheleft says! 5y
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Reviewsbylola I still count it as a win since you started it this year. 😉 5y
bookwrm526 Thanks all, it WAS a great year (reading wise at least) and I read a TON of great books!!! @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft @Bookzombie @Reviewsbylola 5y
Cinfhen Congrats on reading so many books this year!!! Especially ones that you enjoyed!!!! Happy reading in 2019 🎉💕📚😁 5y
Reggie Lol, you did great. You almost fooled me with that glass half empty slant but make no mistake, you did awesome!!! 5y
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Bookzombie
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I didn‘t need to fall into another series, but I have. While I don‘t think the plot was special, the MC, D.C. Fiona Griffiths definitely is. She had a breakdown as a teenager suffering from Cotard‘s Syndrome and is still affected by it. Fi is a little odd and struggles to respond to social cues. She is also cheeky and funny. I think I was totally charmed by her and will continue with the series. #Booked2018 #MCwithinvisibleillness

Bookzombie @TrishB Yay! I really like Fiona. 🙂 5y
Cinfhen Ohhh, maybe she can be my #femaleDetective for #Booked2019 5y
Bookzombie @Cinfhen It would definitely fit. 🙂 5y
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Cinfhen Woohoo 🥳 I have a lot of choices but nothing is grabbing me 5y
TrishB @Cinfhen I‘m using for my female detective. There are great series by Jane Casey, Kerry Wilkinson M J Arlidge and Lisa Gardner with female detectives! 5y
TrishB I love Fiona too! 5y
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Bookzombie
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I was in a bit of a reading slump most of last week, but I seemed to have kicked it. Now I‘m trying to knock out my last two reads for #booked2018 and for the year. I think I will make it!

LibrarianRyan Yeahhh 5y
Texreader You go girl!! 5y
Reggie You can do it!!!! 5y
Bookzombie @LibrarianRyan @Texreader @Reggie Thank you! Still trucking along. 😀 5y
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Pamwurtzler
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I liked this - a good story, complex characters, and a syndrome that I‘d never heard of before but seems awful. I‘m definitely reading the next book in this series. Thanks to the #booked2018 Goodreads group for the suggestion. And with this, I also finished my Goodreads challenge! #invisibleillness #goodreads

Lovesbooks87 Yay! Congrats! 🎉🎉🎉 5y
Librarybelle Congratulations! 5y
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mreads Congratulations 😀 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Congrats! I‘ll look this up. I‘m searching for a book for the same prompt. 5y
Cinfhen Yay!!!! Congrats on finishing the GoodReads challenge 🎊🎊🎊 5y
UwannaPublishme Yay!! 🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 5y
kitty_reads Yayay!! 5y
britt_brooke 200!! Wow, that‘s fantastic!! 🥳 5y
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Laughterhp
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My last library #bookhaul for #FreakyFriday! I think I‘m going to start with the tagged book this weekend! I‘ve got a 2 hour car ride today, so hopefully I can get some reading in! 😊

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TrishB
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#tiredoftalking #aprella
Alternative conversation?

emilyhaldi I'll take it! 👍🏻 outside the box thinking 😉 6y
GripLitGrl Good one!👍 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Ha! Good one! 6y
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Mdargusch Works for me 👍🏼 6y
Cinfhen Perfect 🤗🤗🤗 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen yay 🎉🎉 you‘re home safe 💕 6y
Cinfhen Thanks!!! It‘s good to be home even though I can‘t find where I hid the car keys😬 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen it will come to you when you‘re awake with jet lag at 3am!! 6y
Reviewsbylola 😂😂 I like where you went with this! 6y
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Laughterhp
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Okay, put together the list for #FreakyFriday

There are a lot of classics on here that I‘ve never read! I have trouble reading Shakespeare, but I‘ll try them! Lol

I‘m excited to read a bunch of these mysteries I‘ve never heard of!!

jenniferw88 😊 I suggest you try The Tempest first as it's quite light & funny, whereas Hamlet is more serious and longer! 6y
emilyhaldi Fun!! 6y
monalyisha Oscar Wilde is funny & brilliant! Have fun! 😉💖 6y
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emily_m_tubb
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I will be posting this to you tomorrow (fingers crossed 🤞) @DeborahSmall 😄 I hope you like the extra goodies for our last month of #Whodunnituk 💖

DeborahSmall Thank you Emily, can‘t wait! Xx 6y
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JulieAnn

I forget which Litten recently posted about this book, but whoever it was, Thank you!! I‘m already engrossed in it. And it was only $0.99 on Amazon Kindle!

erzascarletbookgasm I think it was @TrishB ! 6y
JulieAnn @erzascarletbookgasm Thanks for telling me! And Thank you @TrishB ! 6y
TrishB Enjoy 👍🏻 it was @jenniferw88 that got me into the series - I love them! 6y
JulieAnn @TrishB @jenniferw88 Awesome! A book chain! 😃 6y
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jhod
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Plan for the next couple of hours.
Loving this #whodunituk book so far! A great police procedural that I can't believe I've never heard of.
Thanks for a fab pick @jenniferw88

Lacythebookworm Milka 😍😋 6y
jhod @Lacythebookworm I'm not sure it's going to last long...! 6y
JoyfulChaos Love the mug! 6y
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jhod @JoyfulChaos thanks, I have a matching one that says Blimey 😊 6y
CrowCAH I ❤️ Milke chocolate!!! 6y
brooklynreads Crikey!! 6y
TrishB Loved this one 👍🏻 6y
Cathythoughts Stacking 👍🏻❤️ 6y
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Libby1
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I‘m late in sending out my #whodunituk parcel out to @jhod . I‘m really sorry. I was sick for awhile before Christmas and I feel like I‘m just catching up.

I posted the parcel yesterday. I forgot to take a photo of it, so here is a photo from my walk yesterday afternoon.

#NorthernIreland

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you are feeling better!!! 6y
Libby1 I am, @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks . Thanks so much! ⭐️ 6y
jhod Don't worry and glad you're feeling better! Gorgeous picture :-) 😙😙 6y
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Libby1
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After a few duds I finally have a Pick!

This was a slow burning mystery for me. I enjoyed it as I went along but after I finished it it became increasingly terrific the more I considered it.

I would certainly read more of this series.

Thanks to @jenniferw88 for selecting this book for #whodunituk . It will be on its way to you soon, @jhod !

@ScorpioBookDreams

Hey, @Moray_Reads ! Check out the mug I got 15 years ago in Edinburgh. 😃

ScorpioBookDreams I loved this one! Already have the next two requested from the library. 6y
Libby1 Excellent, @ScorpioBookDreams ! 💕 6y
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Libby1
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So kind as always, @ScorpioBookDreams .

December‘s selection for #whodunituk !

ScorpioBookDreams Glad you liked the candle. I loved the book so hope you do too. 6y
Libby1 Thanks, @ScorpioBookDreams . You can see I‘m really behind in my Litsy responses! 6y
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Libby1
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I finally picked this up, @ScorpioBookDreams . Thanks so much!

I‘m sorry it‘s taken so long for me to get back to you. I‘ve been a bit out of it. 😕

#whodunituk

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ScorpioBookDreams
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I absolutely loved this book and will definitely be reading the rest of the series. Such a great choice from @jenniferw88 💕#whodunituk

bedandabook I read this a while ago and remember loving it too. Great choice! 6y
jenniferw88 😀 I ❤️ introducing Littens to one of my new auto-buy authors! He's edited a collection of short stories too which also features another of my auto-buy authors (Antoni Hodgson) 6y
ScorpioBookDreams @jenniferw88 I‘ve already put the next book on my wish list! 6y
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jenniferw88
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1️⃣ This £110 coat from White Stuff!
2️⃣ Both
3️⃣ The Fiona Griffiths series by Harry Bingham
4️⃣ Amongst other things, I remember wanting to be a conservationist.
5️⃣ I don't think I have one!

#HumpDayPost @MinDea

Cathythoughts The coat ❤️ 6y
JackOBotts Gorgeous coat! 😍 6y
Alicia That coat is amazing!!! 6y
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Chelsibeau Ooo I want it too 6y
TricksyTails Nice coat! 6y
rabbitprincess I would love a dress with that pattern! 6y
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ScorpioBookDreams
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Next months #whodunituk arrived today from @Caroline2 alongside these gorgeous goodies. Thank you so much. BTW I love the pencil!

rabbitprincess Love this book and series! 7y
Caroline2 Whey I'm glad it arrived ok! My eldest (6yrs old!) has just started saying girl like it's a bad thing, "that's for girlllls" or "you run like a girl" arghhhh! It makes me so angry so I'm trying really hard to teach him that girls are equal! ?? 7y
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Rhiannon2
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Fantastic read! A complex protagonist who doesn't find it easy to get to the answer

RaimeyGallant Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon 7y
RaimeyGallant P.S. Here's a compilation of Litsy tips that some of us put together:
http://litsy.com/p/aDJja2lMZFFY
6y
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astrokaz
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Not what i was expecting

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Caroline2
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Oh this sounds good! 👍🏻 #whodunituk
@TrishB and thanks for yummy goodies Trish! 😋 🍫 ❤️ you know me well! 😆

Cinfhen Cadbury...yum! Love the mint and the coconut bars!!!! 7y
Cathythoughts Loving the Meow pillow ❤️ 7y
TrishB I really enjoyed it! Sorry I lost the envelope for the card - I think I tidied it away as I was putting it altogether! 7y
Caroline2 @TrishB not to worry, I didn't even notice there wasn't an envelope?! 😆 7y
batsy Is there anything better than a mystery and a bar of chocolate 😋 7y
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TrishB
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Great read 👍 this was my second #whodunnituk read and I loved it. Great detective drama and an interesting (if slightly worrying sometimes!) MC.
I have already brought the book again for my shelves and the next one in the series. A new series 😀😀 another one....
@jenniferw88 thanks for new author!
@ScorpioBookDreams

jenniferw88 Yay! Glad I chose this series! 😂 7y
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TrishB
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#mostanticipated #septembermostanticipated
#tbr
#awesomeautumnbooks #fallintobooks #autumnreads
@Tiffy_Reads @JoeStalksBeck @RealLifeReading
@Jess7
Sleeping Beauties I'm desperately waiting for this month! Talking to the Dead is my current only definite tbr for #whodunnituk. I never plan any further really!

AmyG I'm with you. I can't wait for Sleeping Beauties. 7y
TrishB @AmyG right to the top of the pile 😀 7y
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thegirlwiththebookishcandle
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Posted the second #whodunnituk book on to @TrishB on Wednesday and it arrived safely. Can't wait to find out what book is next for me. This one was pretty good and I love discovering a new (to me) series 😃 thanks @jenniferw88

jenniferw88 Will probably be posting yours on Monday! 7y
thegirlwiththebookishcandle Oh how exciting - can't wait to see what it is @jenniferw88 7y
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TrishB
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#whodunnituk @ScorpioBookDreams
@thegirlwiththebookishcandle
Next bookmail today - next one in whodunnit cycle 😀

thegirlwiththebookishcandle Oh sorry i meant to post about sending this but work is crazy. Hope you like it and the handmade Scottish tablet (fudge) 😀 7y
TrishB @thegirlwiththebookishcandle thank you 😀 I will enjoy when I read the book. 7y
Andrew65 A while since I read anything by Harry Bingham. 7y
TrishB @Andrew65 new author to me 👍 7y
Magpiegem Stacked! Thanking you muchly! 😊 7y
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Timidmagick
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Fiona had Cotard's syndrome. Otherwise it's your standard drug/prostitution corrupt officials murder plot set in Wales.

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I would add a photo for #FirstInSeries but I sent the book to @thegirlwiththebookishcandle as my contribution to #whodunituk!
I love this series and it's part of the reason I chose it for the book group - I'd love it if by sending it I made more people fans of the author!
The other reason is because the protagonist is the same age as me.

TrishB I'm looking forward to it when it's my turn, not read this author yet! 7y
robinb @jenniferw88 this is on Kindle sale today...99 cents! I think I have to try it! Does this have a good ensemble cast or mostly center on protagonist? Thanks for rec! 7y
jenniferw88 @robinb mostly centre on protagonist and a close circle of friends, family and colleagues (she has mental health issues) 7y
robinb @jenniferw88 thanks! I got it! 7y
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jenniferw88
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#tbrboost
1. Bookriot/Facebook
2. Mainly Goodreads but Litsy has my to get TBR
3. Anything I can get my hands on!
4. No
5. Yes, if you consider #whodunituk. It will be Every Dead Thing
6. Can't remember
7. Blue Skies and Black Olives
8. A Weekend with Mr Darcy
9. The Fiona Griffiths series (first book is the tagged one)
10. Where Do I Start? Because it takes a while to explain all of my medical conditions!

Christyco125 Great books 7y
thegirlwiththebookishcandle Looks like fun 7y
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thegirlwiththebookishcandle
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Currently Reading for #whodunituk and received from @jenniferw88 - thanks! 😃

jenniferw88 ☺️ I put the chocolate in a bag just in case it melted on the way to you! 😂 7y
thegirlwiththebookishcandle Thanks, it was a good idea because it was a bit soft. Glad the postman didn't eat it though lol 7y
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ScorpioBookDreams Yay! 💕 7y
ScorpioBookDreams Elle received her parcel today but it was open! There was a book and chocolate bar but no notebook. Did you send a notebook? Typical post are useless. 7y
jenniferw88 @ScorpioBookDreams @thegirlwiththebookishcandle yes there was a notebook but never mind, I'll do annotations in the book instead. I was kind of expecting it to open anyway - it was rather full! 7y
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ScorpioBookDreams @jenniferw88 are you sure? I can send Elle a notebook if you'd prefer that format. 7y
jenniferw88 @ScorpioBookDreams I'm sure, I'd written a note in the book I had sent but it's not the end of the world. 7y
ScorpioBookDreams @jenniferw88 Elle said she bought an extra notebook today so would be more than happy to use that. Is that ok? 7y
jenniferw88 @ScorpioBookDreams yes please as long as Elle doesn't mind! Thank her for me and I'll wrap it properly next time! 7y
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jenniferw88
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Paperback or ebook, and it tends not to matter. When it comes to series, it depends on the length of the books - for example, Harry Potter and Harry Bingham's novels are generally paperbacks (but Harry Potter is also on my Kindle), but Game of Thrones is just on Kindle as I have no shelf space left! #bookishquestionoftheweek @BookishGirl06

monkeygirlsmama I love all formats. However, I've become especially fond of ebooks since moving overseas for business. I don't have access to print books in English where I live, so this way I still fill my addiction. 7y
flip58 Paperbacks are my preference. 7y
Currey I tend to get physical books if I think I will pass them on to my husband, mother or sister. My husband prefers physical books. For travel and some books I know I alone will read I get e-books. Also, I get library books any way they come. I have also read an e-book and then had to turn around and get a physical copy because I loved it so much I wanted someone else to read it.... 7y
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unreal Paperbacks, nothing beats the feel of them. 7y
hgrimes I don't have strong preferences on hardback vs paperback, but I just don't like e-books. I don't entirely know what my problem is with e-books, I wish I liked that format. I guess I am old-fashioned. 7y
Jaimelire I don't discriminate... 7y
Conservio I don't really care. I usually buy paperbacks because I'm cheap. While I like my book series to all look similar, it doesn't stop me from buying a mismatch. Hell, my "sweep" series of fourteen books is made up of 3 different covers. One is a 3 book omnibus ? (edited) 7y
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jenniferw88
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You can rely on Harry Bingham for book titles featuring dead or #death @RealLifeReading #Junebookhugs

monkeygirlsmama Never heard of this author, but now I'm interested. 7y
minkyb Ugh oh a new series. Definite trouble. 😁 7y
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rabbitprincess
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Count me in as a fan of Fiona Griffiths. I immediately requested the second book in the series. 😄

jenniferw88 Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! 7y
rabbitprincess @jenniferw88 Me too! It took a couple of chapters to get used to the present-tense narration, but it was very good! 7y
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😂 This reminds me of university and our Boring People Betting Pool: three of our classmates were CONSTANTLY asking questions, so one day we placed bets on which one would ask the most.

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jenniferw88
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5 ⭐
Love, love, love Harry Bingham's crime novels set in Wales.
It's one of the few series I'm collecting in paperback - the rest are on Kindle. @rabbitprincess if you enjoy Talking to the Dead, reading order is left to right (but you probably know this already!)

rabbitprincess Excellent! I don't usually read series in order, but with this one I might bc I'm starting at the beginning anyway 😄 7y
jenniferw88 @rabbitprincess it's kind of necessary to read in order, as the sub plot continues in each. They could probably be read alone (I actually started with #2, 'Love Story, With Murders', but then went back and started from the beginning) but it might be slightly confusing if you don't know what happens previously! 7y
rabbitprincess @jenniferw88 Oh yeah, that's what I did with Three Pines. Started with the sixth one, then went back to the first and worked my way back. With new-to-me mystery series I want the main plot to be of interest to me in my first installment. Then I fill in the backstory with later volumes 😀 7y
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