What Fiction are you reading this week, Feb 21, 2021?

[hermetic]

The day after I finished The Glass Hotel I started reading Gallows Court by Martin Edwards and it gave me the strangest feeling, like these stories were somehow connected. They both concern shady financial dealings, there's a character named Vincent, and a mysterious woman. But, the Edwards book takes place in 1930, almost 90 years before the other, among other differences, so I got over it. There's some really creepy goings on in Gallows Court. Lee Child calls it "superb.".

If anyone wants to discuss The Glass Hotel, we could do that. I know it left many people confused.

Listening to Claws For Concern by Miranda James, a cozy treat.

Sending my love to our members down South. I so hope you managed okay and won't be dealing with property damage or horrible bills. Or worse. I just can't believe such a thing could occur in the 21st century in this "greatest" country.

Wishing everyone some good reads to help cope with the crap.

[bif]

1. Winnie The Pooh

I'm reading several heavy-duty non-fiction books currently and need something lighter before hitting the hay. So I read a chapter a night, and it sure hits the spot! One of my only regrets of child rearing was that I didn't read more Winnie The Pooh to my daughters. They're such wonderful books!

[hermetic]

2. Aww, how nice

Lovely stories to sleep by.

[The King of Prussia]

3. "The Client" by Peter May

The second in his "Enzo" series about a Scottish/Italian forensic scientist working in the south of France. I read the first in the series earlier in the week. I'll probably read the third next.

I got "Gallows Court" for Christmas so read it last month. Martin Edwards is one of those authors that can always be relied on for a good read.

In the wider world I'm STILL waiting to be vaccinated. Cases are down, hospitalisations are down, deaths are down - but all are still frighteningly high IMO. Worse than that, Johnson is going to open his big mouth tomorrow so there's a real possibilty that we'll be back to square one soon.

Really fed up now. Keep safe.

[hermetic]

6. I will be reading more Edwards, for sure

and Peter May has long been a favorite.

My state is still a hot mess, at least in my part of it. The news says appointments are available but they sure aren't anywhere I call or email. Fed up is putting it mildly.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

15. Johnson?

[hermetic]

16. Boris

He lives in England.

[PennyC]

4. Rereading Ellery Queen!

This series was my early introduction to murder mystery...I found one at my grandmother's house and was captivated. Over the years, i collected almost every book the two cousins wrote, and they still stand up. They have fabulous classic New York settings and they were just written so well. My favorites: The Origin of Evil, Cat of Many Tails, and The Dragon's Teeth.

[hermetic]

5. Nice collection!

It's great to have a bunch of dependable books on hand, for those times when you just don't want to go out.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

7. A Symphony of Echos

by Jodi Taylor, the second in a time-travelling series. I am really liking it, and already have book 3 on hold at my library.

[hermetic]

8. Those sound like fun

A madcap time-travel series. Just added to my list.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

13. So far they are.

I am not generally inclined to read a series, because I've often been disappointed after the first book, but so far book 2 is as good as book 1. I think there are nine altogether.

[northoftheborder]

9. Finishing the last of The Glass Hotel

I started to stop reading it - but hate to do that - so here is my two cents: I did not like this book; I didn't like the characters; the central character, Vincent, has a very disjointed life and her story lumbers through many settings, the main one posing as the wife of the owner of a vast Ponzi scheme. There are many time jags back and forth, a lot of less important characters, ghosts....I don't really know if the book had a point. Other opinions?

[hermetic]

11. I got the feeling

the author wanted to share her thoughts on the afterlife. That we all just drift around places we lived and keep an eye on people we had issues with. Eventually we are reunited with our families. Also, don't put all your eggs (investments) in one basket. Which is good advice. Beyond that, nada. I, too, didn't much like the book or the characters. They reminded me of the Trumps; so superficial. I don't imagine I'll ever read another of her books.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[SheltieLover]

10. Death, Taxes & Extra-Hold Hairspray, Diane Kelly

Tara is an IRS Special Agent who gets into all manner of situations.

Great series - humorous, interesting & great characters.

Just finished her Avove the Paw series, or at least those currently available through my library. Good reads as well, although I prefer this series I'm currently reading.

[hermetic]

12. Looking forward

to reading her books, too.

[SheltieLover]

14. They are very light reading

Lots of action & humor without much graphic detail.

Enjoy!

Stupid weather. Broken pipes here but to be expected as nothing here is built for the 10-day deep freeze we just went through.

Grocery store & hardware plumbing shelves are empty. But we will get through this...

[Oldem]

17. Dead Man's Walk. Larry McMurtry