Litsy

The Poisoner's Ring: A Rip Through Time Novel | Kelley Armstrong

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Book 2 of this series finds several local deaths by poisoning and suspicious they may be connected. Mallory uses her current day knowledge alongside the tools present in Edinburgh past to try to solve it. I‘m really enjoying this series so far and look forward to the next book!

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Nebklvr

Pardonable Lies: A Maisie Dobbs Novel | Jacqueline Winspear

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Reread this for book club. Winspear writes about the effects of war on the protagonist, Maisie Dobbs, with an eye to the tragic. She can write a lovely sentence laced with deep sentiment. The mystery was interesting. There was a bit too much going on but overall, it was quite good.

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vivastory

The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien: Inspector Maigret #3 | Georges Simenon

I have read, & loved, a few of Simenon's romans durs but this is my first experience with Maigret outside of a couple stories. It opens with Maigret shadowing a suspicious traveler who ends up committing suicide after having their suitcase switched, by Maigret himself no less. I really liked this propulsive suspense story that went to some really dark places. I will not be reading all of the Maigret books, but I will def be returning to them!

vivastory Have you read this one @bookwomble 2d

BarbaraBB Maigret… that brings back memories. It doesn‘t feel outdated? 2d

Bookwomble I haven't read this one. Although I had a Maigret binge last year, there are still loads I haven't got to yet! Sounds like a good one 😊 @BarbaraBB Obviously, I can't speak to this specific novel, but I haven't found the other books particularly dated, just atmospheric. By contrast, I've tried a couple of Christie's and thought them almost unreadably dated #UnpopularOpinion 2d

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Cathythoughts I read Hatters Ghost and really enjoyed it. I must try the Maigret series. Where would I start with Maigret? I love the suspenseful stories. 2d

Bookwomble @Cathythoughts The stories are all standalone, so I wouldn't worry too much about where you start. I just went with what the library had in and it was fine. I did find it took me a few books to get to know Maigret - he's a private man, but Simenon gradually builds up a fascinating portrait. If I was accused of a crime (I didn't commit!), of all the fictional detectives I've read, it's Maigret I'd want investigating. 1d

Cathythoughts @Bookwomble 😂 Well if Maigret would be your detective that says it all. I must get moving on these books ❤️👍🏻 1d

Bookwomble @Cathythoughts I do love #SherlockHolmes but he's about the intellectual challenge, solving the puzzle, and the game of pitting his wits against an antagonist (all fun to read), whereas Maigret is interested in the lives of both victim and preparator, and it's his compassion for both that is often the key to his success. He's got a strong moral centre, too, and is implacable when he sees thugishness or cruelty. Please forgive the fanboying! 😄 1d

Cathythoughts @Bookwomble I love the fanboying and your description is excellent… I think that‘s exactly why I will like Maigret too 1d

Bookwomble @Cathythoughts 😊👍 1d

LeahBergen I need to try a Maigret, too! 1d

vivastory @BarbaraBB I didn't find it to be outdated. Simenon writes in an almost clinical, detached manner with very little emotional investment quickly moving from point to point. I was often reminded of Highsmith's Ripley novels while reading, or some of Hitchcock's early movies.. I do think that the Ripley novels are slightly better in terms of characterization, but this was a great time & I LOVE Simenon's romans durs (esp Dirty Snow) 17h

vivastory @Bookwomble Care to share favorites from your Simenon binge? 😀 17h

vivastory @Cathythoughts What I did was go to my local bookstore, grab all of the Simenon Maigret novels, read the synopsis & buy the one that intrigued me the most. I know that there are a few guides online of the best in the series, but I get the general impression that you can't go too wrong with what you choose. (edited) 17h

vivastory @LeahBergen I think you'd like him! A quick read. I polished it off in a couple of hours! 17h

Cathythoughts Oh good ! I‘ll just pick one so. Maybe this tagged one 👍🏻❤️ 11h

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Blueberry

The Stone Monkey: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel | Jeffery Deaver

1. Work 3 days and I have a Master Food Preserver class.
2. Backyard, fence, neighbor's house.
3. California Bay Area, temp was 73F.
4. Done
I tag @NataliePatalie .

#MotivationalMonday @Cupcake12

Cupcake12 Thanks for joining in x 2d

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lil1inblue

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

I made the mistake of reading Lucy Worsley's biography of Christie before I read this. #spoileralert #oops
#springskies #surpriseending

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💚🖤 2d

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 2d

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LiseWorks

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

April 16 #SpringSkies SurpriseEnding @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Perfection 👌🏼 2d

dabbe I'll say! 🤩😂🤗 2d

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Readerann

Nemesis | Jo Nesbo

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I‘m enamored with this series. I feel it‘s higher-level writing than most novels in the crime genre.

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Ruthiella

The Twist of a Knife: A gripping locked-room mystery from the bestselling crime writer | Anthony Horowitz

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Horowitz‘ Hawthorn series, in which the author is a character, is fun fluff. In each book, Tony the character and the reader learn a little bit more about the reclusive detective. In this one, Tony is accused of murdering a critic who gave his play a bad review and while he was hoping to cut ties with Hawthorn, now he desperately needs his help to prove his innocence.

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