What Fiction are you reading this week, September 2, 2018?

[hermetic]

The library at Oxford

This fabulous library plays a part in The Beekeeper's Apprentice, which I just finished. This is one of the best books I have ever read. Author Laurie R. King writes with such intelligence, wit, and compassion and her mysteries keep you guessing. Small but surprising bits of information constantly pop up. The beauty of her descriptions of a certain country had me in tears. I am hooked and look forward to reading all the Mary Russell novels.

I did manage to get through the book rather quickly due to being flat on my back most of last week due to a major tooth abscess. Thought I was gonna die. Saw the dentist Friday morn and got it all cleared out and now I'm on major antibiotics. Still feeling a bit woozy but overall improving greatly every day.

It was kinda nice to have a forced vacation, though. Just lay around all day and sleep a lot. Then, while at the dentist, I started Lamb by Christopher Moore and it is a hoot.

Due to my illness I had to stop listening to There, There and it expired on me. I was almost at the end and I understand that what happens at the end is quite powerful. Hopefully I can get it back quickly to finish it up.

Hope this finds all of you, my bookish friends, in good health. Tell me about what you are reading this week.

[Ohiogal]

1. I'm so sorry to hear of your dental problem!

I genuinely hope you are back on the road to feeling 100% very soon! For some reason, when the weather's hot, it makes any sort of illness even worse, at least that's the way it is with me.

This week I am reading "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George.

[hermetic]

2. Hey thanks

Fortunately it's not that hot here now. Fall seems to have crashed upon us with no warning. But, I'm not complaining.

Your book sounds marvelous. "a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people's lives." Right up my alley.

[Runningdawg]

3. The Disappeared - CJ Box

I'm only 60 pages in, but it grabbed my attrntion.
A British business woman disappears in the Wyoming wilderness and a game warden is tasked with finding her. It looks like he is going to stumble onto an even bigger case by accident.

[hermetic]

7. Sounds terrific

"the electrifying new novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author." Must read, thanks.

[Ohiogal]

11. I love CJ Box ... on my list of favorite authors!

[Runningdawg]

19. I am a HUGE fan of Tony Hillerman

I asked a librarian to suggest something comparable since I have read all of TH books. This is what she gave me. Right on the money, I will be reading more of his books!

[TexasProgresive]

4. OUCH! Sorry to hear about the tooth.

I am still reading the punishment she deserves by Elizabeth George. The 1st part had Havers with her archenemy DCS Isabelle Ardery. I couldn't wait to get passed that part. The woman is really hard to take. Now we have Havers and Lynley and their superb back and forth interrogation methods.

[hermetic]

5. Yeah, thanks

That one is on my list so when I get to it I have a note now to remind me to scan through part 1.

[TexasProgresive]

6. Now don't be hasty you might miss important stuff

[hermetic]

10. Noted

[lark]

8. Ascension Series, S.M. Reine

I love a good fantasy novel and Reine produces with this series, werewolves, angels, demons, witches - this is a really good series. Her women are very strong and interesting and the plots intricate.

[hermetic]

9. Sounds

like great fun.

[sueh]

12. Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep"

I can't put it down. I'll bet I have it finished by the end of the week.

I'm glad to hear that you're abscessed tooth has been cared for, hermetic. I've had a few myself. Take care!

[hermetic]

13. Thanks

I have been meaning to read that one for the longest time. Always slips my mind somehow. I loved The Shining.

[murielm99]

14. I liked this one.

[Bayard]

16. That's a good one....

I recently finished his trilogy of Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch. Definite recommend.

I have a wonderful little old used book store near me. I can go in, drop $20, and come out with 6 or more books in good condition. One of the last ones I picked up was an old James Patterson, "Hide & Seek". A short one, with no co-writers. Will start this evening.

[murielm99]

15. I am still reading "Noir,"

by Christopher Moore.

[dweller]

17. The Inside Ring

Michael Lawson 2005
about a botched assassination attempt on a president, suspect is one of the secret service assigned to the inner ring of agents that are surrounding the president at all times (as opposed to the outer ring on the periphery)

freebie I picked up at recycling, pristine hardback
never read the author but this is the 1st of a series of the character, Joe DeMarco, attorney who works for the speaker of the house surreptitiously investigating with clandestine individuals involved in all levels of politics...

trump is mentioned once so far .... a character who gambles wants a on early payoff to go to Atlantic city for the weekend... DeMarco pays her
"trumps needs the money" the reasoning 🙄

taking a break from Martin Cruz Smith, short break... on edit, Chris Moore is a hoot, have many of his books and are fun for a break of humor and goof
✌🏼️

[hermetic]

18. Sounds pretty good

Especially at that price.

Seems as if it is more enjoyable to read now than it was back in '05, from the reviews I read.