DeltaQueen's 2024 Tea Party - Part 7
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Ii decided to sqeeze one more thread in for the year before it is all over. I wish everyone the joy of the season and hope that every one is looking forward to a fresh start in 2025. I plan on using these last weeks of 2024 to regain myself and my balance and I am looking forward to 2025 and beginning new reading challenges.
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>1 DeltaQueen50: Happy holidays to you and yours, and best wishes for the new year! I hope 2025 sees you and your husband well on the path to recovery!
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>2 Charon07: Thanks Charon and all the best of the season to you and yours as well.
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2024 Tickers
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Categories:
1. High Tea – This elegant and classic tea event is the perfect place to house my 1,001 reads.
2. Imported Teas – Oolong, Chai, Mint, Sencha and Rosibos Teas are all examples of teas from around the world. This is where I will place my global reading – books with a global setting or written by an author from a country other than Canada, America or the United Kingdom.
3. Boston Tea Party – This famous historical event is the perfect name for my historical fiction category as decided by the Reading Thru Time Challenge Themes.
4. Polly Put the Kettle On – Is making tea only a woman’s job? Not hardly. I will list books by female authors here.
5. Tea For Two - As the song says, twosomes are made for romance so this spot will be for romance fiction
6. A Cup of Tea Will Solve it - This sounds exactly like what Miss Marple would say, so this is where I will place my vintage mysteries
7. Badly Made Tea Is A Criminal Offense - A well made cup of tea is a matter of pride. Many tea lovers declare that tea that is too milky or too watery is a criminal offence. This sounds like a good place for crime and mystery stories.
8. One Lump or Two – Hopefully it won’t come to fisticuffs but this sounds like the perfect place to list my crime series and police procedurals.
9. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Where else would I place my fantasy reading?
10. The Dregs - Most people look away from the dark and gritty remains in the bottom of the cup, personally I like dark and gritty so this is where I will place my horror and darker reading.
11. The Formula For Your Cuppa – Is there a perfect scientific formula for a cup of tea? We can only hope so. This will be where I place my science fiction reading.
12. Mul-Tea-Tasking – My idea of multitasking is a cup of tea, a cookie (or two), and a good book! One of my reading tasks this year is going to be ensuring that I am reading the Kindle Unlimited books that I borrow in a timely fashion and I will place those reads here.
13. Cup or Mug? It’s great to have choices and that’s exactly what you get at the library. This will be where I place a selection of library books.
14. My Cup Runneth Over - I always need a place for extras
7. Badly Made Tea Is A Criminal Offense - A well made cup of tea is a matter of pride. Many tea lovers declare that tea that is too milky or too watery is a criminal offence. This sounds like a good place for crime and mystery stories.
8. One Lump or Two – Hopefully it won’t come to fisticuffs but this sounds like the perfect place to list my crime series and police procedurals.
9. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Where else would I place my fantasy reading?
10. The Dregs - Most people look away from the dark and gritty remains in the bottom of the cup, personally I like dark and gritty so this is where I will place my horror and darker reading.
11. The Formula For Your Cuppa – Is there a perfect scientific formula for a cup of tea? We can only hope so. This will be where I place my science fiction reading.
12. Mul-Tea-Tasking – My idea of multitasking is a cup of tea, a cookie (or two), and a good book! One of my reading tasks this year is going to be ensuring that I am reading the Kindle Unlimited books that I borrow in a timely fashion and I will place those reads here.
13. Cup or Mug? It’s great to have choices and that’s exactly what you get at the library. This will be where I place a selection of library books.
14. My Cup Runneth Over - I always need a place for extras
1. High Tea – This elegant and classic tea event is the perfect place to house my 1,001 reads.
2. Imported Teas – Oolong, Chai, Mint, Sencha and Rosibos Teas are all examples of teas from around the world. This is where I will place my global reading – books with a global setting or written by an author from a country other than Canada, America or the United Kingdom.
3. Boston Tea Party – This famous historical event is the perfect name for my historical fiction category as decided by the Reading Thru Time Challenge Themes.
4. Polly Put the Kettle On – Is making tea only a woman’s job? Not hardly. I will list books by female authors here.
5. Tea For Two - As the song says, twosomes are made for romance so this spot will be for romance fiction
6. A Cup of Tea Will Solve it - This sounds exactly like what Miss Marple would say, so this is where I will place my vintage mysteries
7. Badly Made Tea Is A Criminal Offense - A well made cup of tea is a matter of pride. Many tea lovers declare that tea that is too milky or too watery is a criminal offence. This sounds like a good place for crime and mystery stories.
8. One Lump or Two – Hopefully it won’t come to fisticuffs but this sounds like the perfect place to list my crime series and police procedurals.
9. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Where else would I place my fantasy reading?
10. The Dregs - Most people look away from the dark and gritty remains in the bottom of the cup, personally I like dark and gritty so this is where I will place my horror and darker reading.
11. The Formula For Your Cuppa – Is there a perfect scientific formula for a cup of tea? We can only hope so. This will be where I place my science fiction reading.
12. Mul-Tea-Tasking – My idea of multitasking is a cup of tea, a cookie (or two), and a good book! One of my reading tasks this year is going to be ensuring that I am reading the Kindle Unlimited books that I borrow in a timely fashion and I will place those reads here.
13. Cup or Mug? It’s great to have choices and that’s exactly what you get at the library. This will be where I place a selection of library books.
14. My Cup Runneth Over - I always need a place for extras
7. Badly Made Tea Is A Criminal Offense - A well made cup of tea is a matter of pride. Many tea lovers declare that tea that is too milky or too watery is a criminal offence. This sounds like a good place for crime and mystery stories.
8. One Lump or Two – Hopefully it won’t come to fisticuffs but this sounds like the perfect place to list my crime series and police procedurals.
9. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Where else would I place my fantasy reading?
10. The Dregs - Most people look away from the dark and gritty remains in the bottom of the cup, personally I like dark and gritty so this is where I will place my horror and darker reading.
11. The Formula For Your Cuppa – Is there a perfect scientific formula for a cup of tea? We can only hope so. This will be where I place my science fiction reading.
12. Mul-Tea-Tasking – My idea of multitasking is a cup of tea, a cookie (or two), and a good book! One of my reading tasks this year is going to be ensuring that I am reading the Kindle Unlimited books that I borrow in a timely fashion and I will place those reads here.
13. Cup or Mug? It’s great to have choices and that’s exactly what you get at the library. This will be where I place a selection of library books.
14. My Cup Runneth Over - I always need a place for extras
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2024 Rainbow Reading Challenge - Completed
Based on the colors of the Rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo & violet) plus shades of black/white, grey, brown/sepia and pink. Each month a different color will be chosen and I will read a book where the cover reflects the chosen color. I have added a twelfth for December, that of Christmas colors – a festive combination of holiday colors.
Month - Color - Book
January - Black/White: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie
February - Red: Providence by Max Barry
March - Green: Citizens Creek by Lalita Tademy
April - Yellow: Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies by Vicky Zimmerman
May - Indigo: The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson
June - Pink: Two of a Kind by Sasha Cottman
July - Violet: Phantom Lady by Cornell Woolrich
August - Brown/Sepia: Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar
September - Blue: Snow Angel by Mary Balogh
October - Orange: Harvest of Thorns by Corban Addison
November - Grey: Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates
December - Festive Colors
Based on the colors of the Rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo & violet) plus shades of black/white, grey, brown/sepia and pink. Each month a different color will be chosen and I will read a book where the cover reflects the chosen color. I have added a twelfth for December, that of Christmas colors – a festive combination of holiday colors.
Month - Color - Book
January - Black/White: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie
February - Red: Providence by Max Barry
March - Green: Citizens Creek by Lalita Tademy
April - Yellow: Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies by Vicky Zimmerman
May - Indigo: The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson
June - Pink: Two of a Kind by Sasha Cottman
July - Violet: Phantom Lady by Cornell Woolrich
August - Brown/Sepia: Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar
September - Blue: Snow Angel by Mary Balogh
October - Orange: Harvest of Thorns by Corban Addison
November - Grey: Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates
December - Festive Colors
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High Tea: 1,001 Books List
Books Read
1. The Birds by Tarjei Vesaas - 5.0 ★
2. The Garden of the Finzi-Continis - 3.8 ★
3. Perfume: The Story of A Murderer by Patrick Suskind - 4.0 ★
4. Spring Torrents by Ivan Turgenev - 3.3 ★
5. The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham - 4.0 ★
6. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams - 3.7 ★
7. The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene - 4.0 ★
8. Under Fire by Henri Barbusse - 4.0 ★
9. Sexing the Cherry by Jeanette Winterson - 2.0 ★
10. The Devil in the Flesh by Raymond Radiguet - 4.0 ★
11. LaBrava by Elmore Leonard - 3.5★
Books Read
1. The Birds by Tarjei Vesaas - 5.0 ★
2. The Garden of the Finzi-Continis - 3.8 ★
3. Perfume: The Story of A Murderer by Patrick Suskind - 4.0 ★
4. Spring Torrents by Ivan Turgenev - 3.3 ★
5. The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham - 4.0 ★
6. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams - 3.7 ★
7. The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene - 4.0 ★
8. Under Fire by Henri Barbusse - 4.0 ★
9. Sexing the Cherry by Jeanette Winterson - 2.0 ★
10. The Devil in the Flesh by Raymond Radiguet - 4.0 ★
11. LaBrava by Elmore Leonard - 3.5★
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Imported Tea: Global Reading
Books Read
1. The Sandcastle Girls (Syria) by Chris Bohjalian - 3.5 ★
2. Against the Loveless World (Palestine) by Susan Abulhawa - 3.7 ★
3. Island of a Thousand Mirrors (Sri Lanka) by Nayomi Munaweera - 4.3 ★
4. Hunt for the Bamboo Rat (Philippines) by Graham Salisbury - 4.2 ★
5. Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line (India) by Deepa Anappara - 4.2 ★
6. Fever by Deon Meyer (South Africa) by Deon Meyer - 4.0 ★
7. The Cavalier of the Apocalypse (France) by Susanne Alleyn - 4.2 ★
8. Salt Creek (Australia) by Lucy Treloar - 4.1 ★
9. The Spider-King's Daughter (Nigeria) by Chibundu Onuzo - 3.6 ★
10. Anna (Sicily) by Niccolo Ammaniti - 3.7 ★
11. The Abominable Man (Sweden) by Maj Sjowall & Per Wahloo - 4.0 ★
12. Daughters of the River Huong (Vietnam) by Uyen Nicole Duong - 3.5 ★
Books Read
1. The Sandcastle Girls (Syria) by Chris Bohjalian - 3.5 ★
2. Against the Loveless World (Palestine) by Susan Abulhawa - 3.7 ★
3. Island of a Thousand Mirrors (Sri Lanka) by Nayomi Munaweera - 4.3 ★
4. Hunt for the Bamboo Rat (Philippines) by Graham Salisbury - 4.2 ★
5. Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line (India) by Deepa Anappara - 4.2 ★
6. Fever by Deon Meyer (South Africa) by Deon Meyer - 4.0 ★
7. The Cavalier of the Apocalypse (France) by Susanne Alleyn - 4.2 ★
8. Salt Creek (Australia) by Lucy Treloar - 4.1 ★
9. The Spider-King's Daughter (Nigeria) by Chibundu Onuzo - 3.6 ★
10. Anna (Sicily) by Niccolo Ammaniti - 3.7 ★
11. The Abominable Man (Sweden) by Maj Sjowall & Per Wahloo - 4.0 ★
12. Daughters of the River Huong (Vietnam) by Uyen Nicole Duong - 3.5 ★
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u>Boston Tea Party: Historical Fiction
Books Read
1. The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson - 4.1 ★
2. Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black - 2.8 ★
3. The Which Way Tree by Elizabeth Crook - 4.5 ★
4. Escape of the Amethyst by C.E. Lucas Phillips - 3.5 ★
5. Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar - 4.0 ★
6. The Fever Tree by Jennifer McVeigh - 4.5 ★
7. Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - 4.5 ★
8. Snipe Hunt by David Allin - 4.0 ★
9. The Tiger Queens by Stephanie Thornton - 4.5 ★
10. Sentinels of Fire by P. T. Deutermann - 3.8 ★
11. Palisades Park by Alan Brennert - 4.1 ★
13. The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See - 3.8 ★
14. Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper - 4.2 ★
15. The Queen's Secret by Karen Harper - 3.7 ★
16. The Land of My Dreams by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles - 4.2 ★
17. The Blue Butterfly by Leslie Johansen Nack - 4.1 ★
18. Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates - 4.0 ★
19. The Lion in the Lei Shop by Kaye Starbird - 4.2 ★
Books Read
1. The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson - 4.1 ★
2. Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black - 2.8 ★
3. The Which Way Tree by Elizabeth Crook - 4.5 ★
4. Escape of the Amethyst by C.E. Lucas Phillips - 3.5 ★
5. Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar - 4.0 ★
6. The Fever Tree by Jennifer McVeigh - 4.5 ★
7. Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - 4.5 ★
8. Snipe Hunt by David Allin - 4.0 ★
9. The Tiger Queens by Stephanie Thornton - 4.5 ★
10. Sentinels of Fire by P. T. Deutermann - 3.8 ★
11. Palisades Park by Alan Brennert - 4.1 ★
13. The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See - 3.8 ★
14. Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper - 4.2 ★
15. The Queen's Secret by Karen Harper - 3.7 ★
16. The Land of My Dreams by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles - 4.2 ★
17. The Blue Butterfly by Leslie Johansen Nack - 4.1 ★
18. Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates - 4.0 ★
19. The Lion in the Lei Shop by Kaye Starbird - 4.2 ★
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Polly Put the Kettle On: Female Authors
Books Read
1. The Typewriter Girl by Alison Atlee - 3.5 ★
2. The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman - 4.0 ★
3. A Winter Away by Elizabeth Fair - 3.0 ★
4. Red Hair by Elinor Glyn - 3.0 ★
5. Lady-in-Waiting by Anne Glenconner - 4.0 ★
6. The Witch Elm by Tana French - 3.6 ★
7. Forever Young by Hayley Mills - 4.2 ★
8. Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy - 4.0 ★
9. Falling by T. J. Newman - 4.1 ★
10. Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix - 4.0 ★
11. Exit Pursued by a Bear by E. K. Johnston - 3.7 ★
12. Grand Ambition by Lisa Michaels - 3.8 ★
13. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Sarah Jane Gilman - 4.0 ★
14. Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls - 3.6 ★
15. 49 Miles Alone by Natalie D. Richards - 3.4 ★
16. Emily Davis by Miss Read - 4.0 ★
17. When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr - 4.5 ★
18. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - 4.5 ★
19. Two Old Women by Velma Wallis - 4.5 ★
Books Read
1. The Typewriter Girl by Alison Atlee - 3.5 ★
2. The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman - 4.0 ★
3. A Winter Away by Elizabeth Fair - 3.0 ★
4. Red Hair by Elinor Glyn - 3.0 ★
5. Lady-in-Waiting by Anne Glenconner - 4.0 ★
6. The Witch Elm by Tana French - 3.6 ★
7. Forever Young by Hayley Mills - 4.2 ★
8. Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy - 4.0 ★
9. Falling by T. J. Newman - 4.1 ★
10. Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix - 4.0 ★
11. Exit Pursued by a Bear by E. K. Johnston - 3.7 ★
12. Grand Ambition by Lisa Michaels - 3.8 ★
13. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Sarah Jane Gilman - 4.0 ★
14. Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls - 3.6 ★
15. 49 Miles Alone by Natalie D. Richards - 3.4 ★
16. Emily Davis by Miss Read - 4.0 ★
17. When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr - 4.5 ★
18. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - 4.5 ★
19. Two Old Women by Velma Wallis - 4.5 ★
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Tea for Two: Romance
Books Read
1. Salt Bride by Lucinda Brant - 3.7 ★
2. Sally-Ann by Susan Scarlett - 4.0 ★
3. A Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - 3.7 ★
4. The Dressmaker's Gift by Fiona Valpy - 3.7 ★
5. Bright Day Dawning by Anna Jacobs - 3.4 ★
6. Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies by Vicky Zimmerman - 4.2 ★
7. The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary - 4.5 ★
8. Two of a Kind by Sasha Cottman - 3.6 ★
9. The Diamond of London by Andrea Penrose - 4.0 ★
10. Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson - 4.3 ★
11. Snow Angel by Mary Balogh - 3.7 ★
12. Pistols for Two by Georgette Heyer - 3.7 ★
13. The Chocolate Debutante by M. C. Beaton - 4.0 ★
14. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - 4.0 ★
15. The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham - 3.8 ★
16. "A Cross-country Christmass" by Courtney Walsh - 4.0 ★
Books Read
1. Salt Bride by Lucinda Brant - 3.7 ★
2. Sally-Ann by Susan Scarlett - 4.0 ★
3. A Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - 3.7 ★
4. The Dressmaker's Gift by Fiona Valpy - 3.7 ★
5. Bright Day Dawning by Anna Jacobs - 3.4 ★
6. Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies by Vicky Zimmerman - 4.2 ★
7. The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary - 4.5 ★
8. Two of a Kind by Sasha Cottman - 3.6 ★
9. The Diamond of London by Andrea Penrose - 4.0 ★
10. Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson - 4.3 ★
11. Snow Angel by Mary Balogh - 3.7 ★
12. Pistols for Two by Georgette Heyer - 3.7 ★
13. The Chocolate Debutante by M. C. Beaton - 4.0 ★
14. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - 4.0 ★
15. The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham - 3.8 ★
16. "A Cross-country Christmass" by Courtney Walsh - 4.0 ★
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A Cup of Tea Will Solve It: Vintage Mysteries
Books Read
1. Speak For The Dead by Margaret Yorke - 4.0 ★
2. Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy Sayers - 4.5 ★
3. To Hunt a Killer by Julie MacKay - 4.0 ★
4. Third Girl by Agatha Christie - 3.3 ★
5. The Ginger Cat Mystery by Robin Forsythe - 2.4 ★
6. Devil Take the Blue-Tail Fly by John Franklin Bardin - 2.5 ★
7. The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman - 4.0 ★
8. Phantom Lady by Cornell Woolrich - 4.5 ★
9. The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White - 5.0 ★
10. Hurricane by John D. MacDonald - 4.0 ★
11. Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie - 3.3 ★
12. A Late Phoenix by Catherine Aird - 2.8 ★
13. March Violets by Philip Kerr - 3.7 ★
14. In A Lonely Place by Dorothy Hughes - 5.0 ★
15, The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories - Martin Edwards - 4.0 ★
16. One Bright Summer Morning - James Hadley Chase - 4.3 ★
Books Read
1. Speak For The Dead by Margaret Yorke - 4.0 ★
2. Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy Sayers - 4.5 ★
3. To Hunt a Killer by Julie MacKay - 4.0 ★
4. Third Girl by Agatha Christie - 3.3 ★
5. The Ginger Cat Mystery by Robin Forsythe - 2.4 ★
6. Devil Take the Blue-Tail Fly by John Franklin Bardin - 2.5 ★
7. The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman - 4.0 ★
8. Phantom Lady by Cornell Woolrich - 4.5 ★
9. The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White - 5.0 ★
10. Hurricane by John D. MacDonald - 4.0 ★
11. Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie - 3.3 ★
12. A Late Phoenix by Catherine Aird - 2.8 ★
13. March Violets by Philip Kerr - 3.7 ★
14. In A Lonely Place by Dorothy Hughes - 5.0 ★
15, The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories - Martin Edwards - 4.0 ★
16. One Bright Summer Morning - James Hadley Chase - 4.3 ★
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Badly Made Tea is a Criminal Offense: Crime/Mystery
Books Read
1. After-Dinner Story by Cornell Woolrich - 4.0 ★
2. Fay by Larry Brown - 4.0 ★
3. The Girl on the Stairs by Louise Welsh - 4.2 ★
4. The Missing Place by Sophie Littlefield - 4.0 ★
5. In The Blood by Lisa Unger - 3.8 ★
6. She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper - 4.5 ★
7. The Wolf Wants In by Laura McHugh - 3.4 ★
8. Palm Beach Finland by Antti Tuomainen - 4.0 ★
9. The Tilted World by Tom Franklin & Beth Ann Fennelly - 4.0 ★
10. Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster - 2.0 ★
11. Confidence by Denise Mina - 4.0 ★
12. Frost At Midnight by James Henry - 3.9 ★
Books Read
1. After-Dinner Story by Cornell Woolrich - 4.0 ★
2. Fay by Larry Brown - 4.0 ★
3. The Girl on the Stairs by Louise Welsh - 4.2 ★
4. The Missing Place by Sophie Littlefield - 4.0 ★
5. In The Blood by Lisa Unger - 3.8 ★
6. She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper - 4.5 ★
7. The Wolf Wants In by Laura McHugh - 3.4 ★
8. Palm Beach Finland by Antti Tuomainen - 4.0 ★
9. The Tilted World by Tom Franklin & Beth Ann Fennelly - 4.0 ★
10. Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster - 2.0 ★
11. Confidence by Denise Mina - 4.0 ★
12. Frost At Midnight by James Henry - 3.9 ★
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One Lump or Two: Crime Series/Police Procedurals
Books Read
1. Insidious Intent by Val McDermid - 3.8 ★
2. From the Dead by Mark Billingham - 4.0 ★
3. High Midnight by Stuart Kaminsky - 3.8 ★
4. Chill Factor by Stuart Pawson - 3.8 ★
5. Dark Saturday by Nicci French - 4.1 ★
6. The Killing Room by Peter May - 4.2 ★
7. Even Dogs in the Wild by Ian Rankin - 4.2 ★
8. The Doll's House by M. J. Arlidge - 3.7 ★
9. Water Like A Stone by Deborah Crombie - 4.3 ★
10. Snapshot by Garry Disher - 4.0 ★
11. All That's Dead by Stuart MacBride - 4.2 ★
12. The Dead House by Harry Bingham - 4.2 ★
13. Force of Nature by Jane Harper - 3.4 ★
14. Sleeping in the Ground by Peter Robinson - 4.0 ★
15. Joe Victim by Paul Cleave - 3.6 ★
16. Bloodhounds by Peter Lovesey - 3.7 ★
17. The Lightning Men by Thomas Mullen - 4.0 ★
18, Love You Dead by Peter James - 4.0 ★
Books Read
1. Insidious Intent by Val McDermid - 3.8 ★
2. From the Dead by Mark Billingham - 4.0 ★
3. High Midnight by Stuart Kaminsky - 3.8 ★
4. Chill Factor by Stuart Pawson - 3.8 ★
5. Dark Saturday by Nicci French - 4.1 ★
6. The Killing Room by Peter May - 4.2 ★
7. Even Dogs in the Wild by Ian Rankin - 4.2 ★
8. The Doll's House by M. J. Arlidge - 3.7 ★
9. Water Like A Stone by Deborah Crombie - 4.3 ★
10. Snapshot by Garry Disher - 4.0 ★
11. All That's Dead by Stuart MacBride - 4.2 ★
12. The Dead House by Harry Bingham - 4.2 ★
13. Force of Nature by Jane Harper - 3.4 ★
14. Sleeping in the Ground by Peter Robinson - 4.0 ★
15. Joe Victim by Paul Cleave - 3.6 ★
16. Bloodhounds by Peter Lovesey - 3.7 ★
17. The Lightning Men by Thomas Mullen - 4.0 ★
18, Love You Dead by Peter James - 4.0 ★
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Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Fantasy
Books Read
1. A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie - 4.2 ★
2. Hero At the Fall by Alwyn Hamilton - 4.0 ★
3. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden - 4.3 ★
4. The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston - 4.2 ★
5. Penric's Demon by Lois McMaster Bujold - 4.0 ★
6. Race The Sands by Sarah Beth Durst - 4.5 ★
7. The Girl in Red by Christina Henry - 4.1 ★
8. Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust - 3.8 ★
9. Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston - 4.0 ★
10. The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang - 3.8 ★
Books Read
1. A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie - 4.2 ★
2. Hero At the Fall by Alwyn Hamilton - 4.0 ★
3. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden - 4.3 ★
4. The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston - 4.2 ★
5. Penric's Demon by Lois McMaster Bujold - 4.0 ★
6. Race The Sands by Sarah Beth Durst - 4.5 ★
7. The Girl in Red by Christina Henry - 4.1 ★
8. Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust - 3.8 ★
9. Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston - 4.0 ★
10. The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang - 3.8 ★
16DeltaQueen50
The Dregs: Horror
Books Read
1. Wanderers by Chuck Wendig - 4.0 ★
2. Devolution by Max Brooks - 4.2 ★
3. After Siege by Rhiannon Frater - 2.5 ★
4. Undead With Benefits by Jeff Hart - 3.4 ★
5. Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher - 4.2 ★
6. Hater by David Moody - 2.0 ★
7. The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow - DNF
8. Empty Bodies by Zach Bohannon - 3.8 ★
9. I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison - 3.8 ★
10. Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist - 4.0 ★
11. The Savage Boy by Nick Cole - 4.0 ★
12. Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand - 3.8 ★
13. End of Summer by S. M. Anderson - 4.0 ★
14. Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough - 4.0 ★
15. The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins - 2.0 ★
16. Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones - 3.4 ★
17. A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill - 3.7 ★
18. Adaptation by Zah Bohannon - 4.0 ★
19. Deliverence byZach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
20. Open Roads by Zach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
Books Read
1. Wanderers by Chuck Wendig - 4.0 ★
2. Devolution by Max Brooks - 4.2 ★
3. After Siege by Rhiannon Frater - 2.5 ★
4. Undead With Benefits by Jeff Hart - 3.4 ★
5. Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher - 4.2 ★
6. Hater by David Moody - 2.0 ★
7. The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow - DNF
8. Empty Bodies by Zach Bohannon - 3.8 ★
9. I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison - 3.8 ★
10. Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist - 4.0 ★
11. The Savage Boy by Nick Cole - 4.0 ★
12. Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand - 3.8 ★
13. End of Summer by S. M. Anderson - 4.0 ★
14. Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough - 4.0 ★
15. The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins - 2.0 ★
16. Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones - 3.4 ★
17. A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill - 3.7 ★
18. Adaptation by Zah Bohannon - 4.0 ★
19. Deliverence byZach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
20. Open Roads by Zach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
17DeltaQueen50
The Formula for Your Cuppa: Science Fiction
Books Read
1. Mouse and Dragon by Sharon Lee - 4.0 ★
2. Providence by Max Barry - 4.0 ★
3. The Incredible Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson - 4.0 ★
4. Stars Uncharted by S. K. Dunstall - 4.3 ★
5. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 5.0 ★
6. Day Zero by C. Robert Cargill - 4.0 ★
7. Tomorrow's Kin by Nancy Kress - 2.2 ★
8. The Post by Kevin Munoz - 3.7 ★
9. Drifters' Alliance 1 by Elle Casey - 4.0 ★
10. The Tomorrow War by J>L> Bourne -4.0 ★
Books Read
1. Mouse and Dragon by Sharon Lee - 4.0 ★
2. Providence by Max Barry - 4.0 ★
3. The Incredible Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson - 4.0 ★
4. Stars Uncharted by S. K. Dunstall - 4.3 ★
5. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 5.0 ★
6. Day Zero by C. Robert Cargill - 4.0 ★
7. Tomorrow's Kin by Nancy Kress - 2.2 ★
8. The Post by Kevin Munoz - 3.7 ★
9. Drifters' Alliance 1 by Elle Casey - 4.0 ★
10. The Tomorrow War by J>L> Bourne -4.0 ★
18DeltaQueen50
Mul-Tea-Tasking - Kindle Unlimited Books
Books Read
1. World Between by Sarah Lyons Fleming - 4.2 ★
2. The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich - 4.0 ★
3. The Mugger by Ed McBain - 4.0 ★
4. Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon - 4.2 ★
5. World Without by Sarah Lyons Fleming - 4.5 ★
6. The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson - 4.5 ★
7. Salt Redux by Lucinda Brant - 3.6 ★
8. Columbus Day by Craig Alanson - 3.6 ★
9. World Undone by Sarah Lyons Fleming - 4.5 ★
10. Grimm Up North by David Gatward - 3.7 ★
11. Hollow Beasts by Alisa Lynn Valdes - 4.0 ★
12. The Secret of Villa Alba by Louise Douglas - 3.6 ★
13. Where the Sky Begins by Rhys Bowen - 4.0 ★
14 Shadows Cast By Stars by Catherine Knutsson - 3.8 ★
15. Outbound Train by Renea Winchester - 4.0 ★
Books Read
1. World Between by Sarah Lyons Fleming - 4.2 ★
2. The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich - 4.0 ★
3. The Mugger by Ed McBain - 4.0 ★
4. Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon - 4.2 ★
5. World Without by Sarah Lyons Fleming - 4.5 ★
6. The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson - 4.5 ★
7. Salt Redux by Lucinda Brant - 3.6 ★
8. Columbus Day by Craig Alanson - 3.6 ★
9. World Undone by Sarah Lyons Fleming - 4.5 ★
10. Grimm Up North by David Gatward - 3.7 ★
11. Hollow Beasts by Alisa Lynn Valdes - 4.0 ★
12. The Secret of Villa Alba by Louise Douglas - 3.6 ★
13. Where the Sky Begins by Rhys Bowen - 4.0 ★
14 Shadows Cast By Stars by Catherine Knutsson - 3.8 ★
15. Outbound Train by Renea Winchester - 4.0 ★
19DeltaQueen50
Books Read
1. Mrs. March by Virginia Feito - 4.0 ★
2. The Beautiful Dead by Belinda Bauer - 3.8 ★
3. The Fur Person by May Sarton - 4.0 ★
4. Citizens Creek by Lalita Tademy - 4.2 ★
5. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - 3.8 ★
6. The Bear by Andrew Krivak - 5.0 ★
7. Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Standal - 4.1 ★
8. The Fabulous Mrs. V by H. E. Bates - 3.8 ★
9. Strangers in the Night by Heather Webb - 4.0 ★
10. The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts - 4.3 ★
11. Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce - 4.1 ★
12. The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey - 3.7 ★
13. Resistance by Mara Timon - 4.0 ★
14. Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
20DeltaQueen50
My Cup Runneth Over: Extras
Books Read
1. Cassandra At the Wedding by Dorothy Baker - 4.0 ★
2. The Bee Sting by Paul Murray - 4.5 ★
3. Fairy Water by Charlotte Riddell - 3.2 ★
4. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate - 5.0 ★
5. Mojave Crossing by Louis L'Amour - 3.6 ★
6. The Fairacre Festival by Miss Read - 4.0 ★
7. Destry Rides Again by Max Brand - 3.3 ★
8. Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson - 4.2 ★
9. Errol Flynn Slept Here by Robert Marzen & Michael Mazzone - 3.3 ★
10. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4.5 ★
11. The Memory of an Elephant by Alex Lasker - 5.0 ★
12. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley - 3.6 ★
13. The Trees by Percival Everett - 4.5 ★
14. Harvest of Thorns by Corban Addison - 4.0 ★
15. The Fault Is In Our Stars by John Green - 3.6 ★
16. The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald - 2.0 ★
17. Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo - 4.5 ★
Books Read
1. Cassandra At the Wedding by Dorothy Baker - 4.0 ★
2. The Bee Sting by Paul Murray - 4.5 ★
3. Fairy Water by Charlotte Riddell - 3.2 ★
4. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate - 5.0 ★
5. Mojave Crossing by Louis L'Amour - 3.6 ★
6. The Fairacre Festival by Miss Read - 4.0 ★
7. Destry Rides Again by Max Brand - 3.3 ★
8. Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson - 4.2 ★
9. Errol Flynn Slept Here by Robert Marzen & Michael Mazzone - 3.3 ★
10. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4.5 ★
11. The Memory of an Elephant by Alex Lasker - 5.0 ★
12. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley - 3.6 ★
13. The Trees by Percival Everett - 4.5 ★
14. Harvest of Thorns by Corban Addison - 4.0 ★
15. The Fault Is In Our Stars by John Green - 3.6 ★
16. The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald - 2.0 ★
17. Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo - 4.5 ★
21DeltaQueen50
Book Number 197
The Tomorrow War by J>L> Bourne - 4.0 ★
Category: The formula for your cuppa
In this riveting, ultra-realistic novel from J.L. Bourne, a man struggles to survive after the US infrastructure collapses and martial law engulfs the streets of America The United States goes off the grid completely, and with no gasoline to power delivery trucks, the stores empty of consumables in just two days. Riots over food and gas erupt. Bad dudes will follow you home then shoot you dead for your granola bars and bagged rice.
He tells the story of society's collapse and one hero's attempt to fight the tyrants that take over. We don't have zombies in this one; instead, we have a combination of politics, inflation, and cyber terrorism. It’s a bit far fetched but I respect this author and his knowledge of military matters and I was a huge fan of his Armageddon Zombie series so since this is the first book in his Cronicles of Max, I am in for the long haul as Max and a friend decide to strike back at a rogue commander who has taken martial law to a new and dictator-like level.
Lots of action and adventure in this one and I expect the series will take us to new heights of adventure and military tatics in the next books.
The Tomorrow War by J>L> Bourne - 4.0 ★
Category: The formula for your cuppa
In this riveting, ultra-realistic novel from J.L. Bourne, a man struggles to survive after the US infrastructure collapses and martial law engulfs the streets of America The United States goes off the grid completely, and with no gasoline to power delivery trucks, the stores empty of consumables in just two days. Riots over food and gas erupt. Bad dudes will follow you home then shoot you dead for your granola bars and bagged rice.
He tells the story of society's collapse and one hero's attempt to fight the tyrants that take over. We don't have zombies in this one; instead, we have a combination of politics, inflation, and cyber terrorism. It’s a bit far fetched but I respect this author and his knowledge of military matters and I was a huge fan of his Armageddon Zombie series so since this is the first book in his Cronicles of Max, I am in for the long haul as Max and a friend decide to strike back at a rogue commander who has taken martial law to a new and dictator-like level.
Lots of action and adventure in this one and I expect the series will take us to new heights of adventure and military tatics in the next books.
22lowelibrary
Wishing you a speedy recovery, tea heals all things.
23Familyhistorian
Happy new thread, Judy. I caught up with the news on your old thread and was amazed that you were able to pull everything together for this one so quickly. I wonder if readers are better equipped for stroke recovery because they just want to get back to those books?
24MissWatson
Happy new thread, Judy. I hope everything continues to go well for you and your husband!
25Jackie_K
Happy new thread, Judy, but more importantly best wishes for your recovery. I'm glad you were able to have the thrombectomy. My day job is in stroke research and it is certainly a complex thing to experience. I wish you all the best for rehab and recovery x
26mnleona
The list is great and loved the tea cups. Judy- I think you are doing so good and such a fighter. Good for you
27lsh63
Happy new thread Judy, and best wishes for yours and your husband's recovery. I too am looking forward to 2025 for so many reasons!
28msf59
Happy New Thread, Judy. How is your recovery doing and is your husband getting back to normal?
30VivienneR
Happy new thread, Judy! It is a thread that I am especially glad to see because it means your condition must be improving. Keep it up.
31DeltaQueen50
>22 lowelibrary: Thanks, I do find myself reaching for a tea quite often these days!
>23 Familyhistorian: I seem to have good days and not-so-good days right now ,Meg. This morning I reached too high in my closet and took a fall. No damage but I gave my husband a scare. Everything has to be done at a sensible speed right now.
>24 MissWatson: Thanks Birgit, we are both working toward better health.
>25 Jackie_K: What a fantastic and valuable job, Jackie. I've been told that it may take two years before I am fully back to myself
>26 mnleona: Thanks Leona.
>27 lsh63: A new year is sounding pretty good right now, that's for sure, Lisa!
>28 msf59: The visiting nurse is here right now working with my husband, Mark - I can't believe how improved he is! Later today he will get another visit to replace his dressing. "Normal" is going to be quite different for us over the next little while. I have to work at being more relaxed, patient and accepting which isn't easy for a control freak like me!
>29 BLBera: Thanks, Beth!
>30 VivienneR: Thanks Vivienne I am feeling frustrated much of thr timr espeially when trying to type but there is just enough improvement to encourage me to keep at it!
I think I have one more book report in order to catch up.
>23 Familyhistorian: I seem to have good days and not-so-good days right now ,Meg. This morning I reached too high in my closet and took a fall. No damage but I gave my husband a scare. Everything has to be done at a sensible speed right now.
>24 MissWatson: Thanks Birgit, we are both working toward better health.
>25 Jackie_K: What a fantastic and valuable job, Jackie. I've been told that it may take two years before I am fully back to myself
>26 mnleona: Thanks Leona.
>27 lsh63: A new year is sounding pretty good right now, that's for sure, Lisa!
>28 msf59: The visiting nurse is here right now working with my husband, Mark - I can't believe how improved he is! Later today he will get another visit to replace his dressing. "Normal" is going to be quite different for us over the next little while. I have to work at being more relaxed, patient and accepting which isn't easy for a control freak like me!
>29 BLBera: Thanks, Beth!
>30 VivienneR: Thanks Vivienne I am feeling frustrated much of thr timr espeially when trying to type but there is just enough improvement to encourage me to keep at it!
I think I have one more book report in order to catch up.
32DeltaQueen50
Book Number 198
Christmas At Emmerdale by Pamela Bell - 4.0 ★
Category" Bosten Tea Party
December TIOLI #7: Links to PDG's Centenary
A number of years ago I was a faithful fan of British Soap Opera “Emmerdale” but suddenly it wasn’t available in Canada anymore so I had to learn how to do without. I was very happy to see that a series of Emmerdale books have been released. These books take us back to the Yorkshire Dales in the early years of the 20th century beginning with Christmas at Emmerdale.
When war breaks out in August 1914, Maggie Sugden was left to run Emmerdale Farm while her husband, Joe, is away fighting for his country. She was glad to see the back of him as he is jealous of her old romance with wealthy Ralph Varley and thinks nothing of taking his fists to Maggie when he hears that Maggie & Ralph were seen together.
The story is one of connections and how a small village work with gossip and opinions being put about. Maggie is a proud woman and cares little about the gossip, she keeps her head up even while being shunned for hiring a conscientious objector to help her run the farm.
I enjoyed reconnecting to Emmerdale and a few family names that I reognized from the show. This heart-warming story has encouraged me to continue with these Emmerdale books.
Christmas At Emmerdale by Pamela Bell - 4.0 ★
Category" Bosten Tea Party
December TIOLI #7: Links to PDG's Centenary
A number of years ago I was a faithful fan of British Soap Opera “Emmerdale” but suddenly it wasn’t available in Canada anymore so I had to learn how to do without. I was very happy to see that a series of Emmerdale books have been released. These books take us back to the Yorkshire Dales in the early years of the 20th century beginning with Christmas at Emmerdale.
When war breaks out in August 1914, Maggie Sugden was left to run Emmerdale Farm while her husband, Joe, is away fighting for his country. She was glad to see the back of him as he is jealous of her old romance with wealthy Ralph Varley and thinks nothing of taking his fists to Maggie when he hears that Maggie & Ralph were seen together.
The story is one of connections and how a small village work with gossip and opinions being put about. Maggie is a proud woman and cares little about the gossip, she keeps her head up even while being shunned for hiring a conscientious objector to help her run the farm.
I enjoyed reconnecting to Emmerdale and a few family names that I reognized from the show. This heart-warming story has encouraged me to continue with these Emmerdale books.
33JoeB1934
I am enormously impressed with your book reading thread. Not only the quantity, but the diversity and quality of your reads is so impressive! I could easily use this data to create a 2025 reading plan of about 50 books. And your work after the stroke which creates so much rehab!
35DeltaQueen50
>33 JoeB1934: Thanks Joe. Reading is very important to me as it helps to stretch my life. Here hoping I come up with many interesting books in 2025!
>34 dudes22: Relaxing is important, Betty, and I am trying to stay relaxed and not get too frustrated with my dithering. Staying calm and patient seems to be the key.
>34 dudes22: Relaxing is important, Betty, and I am trying to stay relaxed and not get too frustrated with my dithering. Staying calm and patient seems to be the key.
37christina_reads
Happy new thread, Judy! I am just now catching up with LT and learned about your stroke -- so glad to know that you are on the road to recovery! Best wishes to you and your husband as you both continue to recover. I hope reading gives you the space you need for rest and healing.
38DeltaQueen50
>36 mstrust: Thanks Jennifer but reading has suddenly gotten harder for me. In hospital I was going through a book a day, but I've been home 3 days now and hsven't been able to finish a book!
39MissBrangwen
Hi Judy, I just read about what happened in Reading Through Time, and then found your new thread. My best wishes for your and also your husband's recovery!
40DeltaQueen50
>39 MissBrangwen: Thanks Mirjam, good wishes are gratefully accepted.
41LadyoftheLodge
Hi Judy, Happy New Thread. I am just catching up and I am amazed at your courage and quickness to move on to recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
PS--I love your winter graphics, and copied the links. They are so cute!
PS--I love your winter graphics, and copied the links. They are so cute!
42DeltaQueen50
>41 LadyoftheLodge: Hi Cheryl, I love anything to do with Gnomes and grabbed that picture of the 3 Christmas Gnomes as soon as I saw it! Thanks for your kind thoughts!
43beebeereads
Adding my concern and encouragement to you and your family. You are an inspiration to us all. I am so glad for your reading hobby. They are a necessary part of my life as well. I am certain that is true for all of us here!
Happy New Thread--I always enjoy reading your reviews!
Happy New Thread--I always enjoy reading your reviews!
44DeltaQueen50
Book Number 199
Lightning Men by Thomas Mullen - 4.0 ★
Category: One Lump Or Two
Lightning Men by author Thomas Mullen is the second book in his Dark Town series that tells of the first black men to work as policemen in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. These black police officers were not easily accepted by either race and among some of the worst were other white policemen.
At this point in the series, it is the very early 1950s and overcrowded Atlanta is rapidly growing with black families venturing into areas that haven’t been open to them before. They are often encouraged to move on and find some where else to live.
The story looks closely at three police men, Denny Rakestraw who is honest and forward looking. He is dealing with the trouble that follows his Klansman brother-in-law Dale, who is rallying others to force the new black families out of their area. It comes own to Denny having to choose between family loyalty and the law. Meanwhile partners Lucius Boggs and Tommy Smith are also having
to choose sides with family on one side and the law on the other. The author paints a vivid picture of these Jim Crow days and there is a sense of change coming between the lines.
Lightning Men is able to give the reader a clear look at the racism the was the way of life in that time and left me feeling parched for basic humanity. And the fact that this was the southern way of life at a time when I had already been borne is amazing to me. I highly recommend this series starting with DarkTown, then Lightning Men and finally Midnight Atlanta, which I am now on the hunt for.
Lightning Men by Thomas Mullen - 4.0 ★
Category: One Lump Or Two
Lightning Men by author Thomas Mullen is the second book in his Dark Town series that tells of the first black men to work as policemen in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. These black police officers were not easily accepted by either race and among some of the worst were other white policemen.
At this point in the series, it is the very early 1950s and overcrowded Atlanta is rapidly growing with black families venturing into areas that haven’t been open to them before. They are often encouraged to move on and find some where else to live.
The story looks closely at three police men, Denny Rakestraw who is honest and forward looking. He is dealing with the trouble that follows his Klansman brother-in-law Dale, who is rallying others to force the new black families out of their area. It comes own to Denny having to choose between family loyalty and the law. Meanwhile partners Lucius Boggs and Tommy Smith are also having
to choose sides with family on one side and the law on the other. The author paints a vivid picture of these Jim Crow days and there is a sense of change coming between the lines.
Lightning Men is able to give the reader a clear look at the racism the was the way of life in that time and left me feeling parched for basic humanity. And the fact that this was the southern way of life at a time when I had already been borne is amazing to me. I highly recommend this series starting with DarkTown, then Lightning Men and finally Midnight Atlanta, which I am now on the hunt for.
45vancouverdeb
Happy New Thread, Judy. I'm so sorry to read about your stroke,and I know your husband has not been well . So glad to see you back and reading and typing. Take care, Judy.
46DeltaQueen50
>45 vancouverdeb: Thanks Deborah, I'm trying but I am also feeling exhausted most of the time as well. I can see it's going to take time to be fully back on my feet.
47DeltaQueen50
Book Number 200
The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories by Martin Edwards - 4.0 ★
Category: A Cup of Tea Will Solve It
December Calendar Cat
December TIOLI #5: Honoring Linda P's father
The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories are a collection of vintage short murder stories, all with a Chismas setting. Written by popular authors of the day such as Cyril Hare, E. R. C. Lorac and John Bude, this enjoyable anthology is presented by author Martin Edwards from the British Library Crime Classics.
This collection contains 11 stories most originally published in the 1930s and 1940s and as usual in collections such as this I preferred some of the stories over the others. In particular “By the Sword” by Selwyn Jepson and “Crime At Lark Cottage” by John Bingham were favoirites but all the stories encouraged the reader to curl up in a cozy chair and enjoy the mysteries. I also enjoy that Martin Edwards always includes information about each author as I like learning about them and I hope to see more of these editions in the future as I am a huge fan of these vintage mysteries.
The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories by Martin Edwards - 4.0 ★
Category: A Cup of Tea Will Solve It
December Calendar Cat
December TIOLI #5: Honoring Linda P's father
The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories are a collection of vintage short murder stories, all with a Chismas setting. Written by popular authors of the day such as Cyril Hare, E. R. C. Lorac and John Bude, this enjoyable anthology is presented by author Martin Edwards from the British Library Crime Classics.
This collection contains 11 stories most originally published in the 1930s and 1940s and as usual in collections such as this I preferred some of the stories over the others. In particular “By the Sword” by Selwyn Jepson and “Crime At Lark Cottage” by John Bingham were favoirites but all the stories encouraged the reader to curl up in a cozy chair and enjoy the mysteries. I also enjoy that Martin Edwards always includes information about each author as I like learning about them and I hope to see more of these editions in the future as I am a huge fan of these vintage mysteries.
48msf59
Happy Friday, Judy. I hope you are both doing well and on the mend. I am also a fan of DarkTown & Lightning Men. I had completely forgot about the third one. Off to hunt it down...
49DeltaQueen50
>48 msf59: Morning Mark. I thought that I needed to hunt down Midnight Atlanta but I found I already had it, nestled among my Kindle Books. Have a great weekend!
50DeltaQueen50
Book Number 201
LaBrava by Elmore Leonard
Category: High Tea
December TIOLI #4: The Zodiac Challenge
LaBrava - 416 pages
I was looking forward to reading LaBrava by Elmore Leonard as I usually enjoy this author’s writing. Unfortunately this time we just didn’t click. I disliked the setting of 1980s Miami Beach, a seedy run-down community that was populated by lot of elderly people of which both the setting and the characters had seen better days.
The main characters of Joe LaBrava, a former Secret Service agent, Jean Shaw, a faded former movie star and Maurice Zola an ex-bookie and elderly hotel owner failed to click with me. When LaBrava, who is now working as a photographer discovers that Jean Shaw is in trouble he was well on the way of becoming involved. The villains of the piece, redneck Rihard Nobles and Cuban exotic dancer Cundo Rey are planning a kidnapping of Jean Shaw. LaBrava and Jean become lovers and spend much of their time both watching and discussing old movies.
Although the book got off to a flying start, it took some time for me to figure out what was going on and personally I didn’t think this is one of Leonard’s best. His writing is always original and eye-catching but I felt he missed the mark with this one. Still, I did find the ending surprising.
With his ability to deliver great dialogue, and characters , I will certainly be reading more from this author, but LaBrava will never be a favourite.
LaBrava by Elmore Leonard
Category: High Tea
December TIOLI #4: The Zodiac Challenge
LaBrava - 416 pages
I was looking forward to reading LaBrava by Elmore Leonard as I usually enjoy this author’s writing. Unfortunately this time we just didn’t click. I disliked the setting of 1980s Miami Beach, a seedy run-down community that was populated by lot of elderly people of which both the setting and the characters had seen better days.
The main characters of Joe LaBrava, a former Secret Service agent, Jean Shaw, a faded former movie star and Maurice Zola an ex-bookie and elderly hotel owner failed to click with me. When LaBrava, who is now working as a photographer discovers that Jean Shaw is in trouble he was well on the way of becoming involved. The villains of the piece, redneck Rihard Nobles and Cuban exotic dancer Cundo Rey are planning a kidnapping of Jean Shaw. LaBrava and Jean become lovers and spend much of their time both watching and discussing old movies.
Although the book got off to a flying start, it took some time for me to figure out what was going on and personally I didn’t think this is one of Leonard’s best. His writing is always original and eye-catching but I felt he missed the mark with this one. Still, I did find the ending surprising.
With his ability to deliver great dialogue, and characters , I will certainly be reading more from this author, but LaBrava will never be a favourite.
51lindapanzo
>47 DeltaQueen50: I love those "Golden Age" mystery novels or short stories from the British Library Crime Classics.
52DeltaQueen50
>51 lindapanzo: I enjoy the stories and I've been introduced to many Vintage authors that I enjoy looking for their books.
53DeltaQueen50
Book Number 202
Outbound Train by Renea Winchester - 4.0 ★
Category: Mul-Tea-Tasking
December TIOLI #1: Two Word title with the first word beginning with O
Outbound Train by Renea Winchester is a story about three generations of the Parker Family – Grandma Pearlene, mother Barbara and daughter Carole Ann. The story opens in 1976 on a night when their small town in rural N. Carolina is celebrating winning the state championship football match. For young Barbara it becomes the night that changes her life as she runs into some of the football team and is raped. She becomes stuck in the small town, working in the local textile factory and raising her baby daughter.
The three live in the trailer park, and sixteen years have passed. Life isn’t easy but they make ends meet and 16 year old Carole Ann dreams of leaving the small town behind. Things turn even worse when Barbara is laid off from the factory. Carole Ann who has been hoarding money makes plans to leave but when she goes missing, Barbara must learn to put past hurts behind her and reach out for help. She finds that she is desperate enough to do anything to keep her daughter safe.
Outbound Train is a heartwarming story of family. The Parkers are strong resilient women and this story of their family struggles and dynamics draws the reader in and has you rooting for them. I particularly was happy with the ending given to Barbara as she had been dealing with her demons for years .Grandma Pearlene bought the humor and Outbound Train became the warm, fuzzy read I was looking for.
Outbound Train by Renea Winchester - 4.0 ★
Category: Mul-Tea-Tasking
December TIOLI #1: Two Word title with the first word beginning with O
Outbound Train by Renea Winchester is a story about three generations of the Parker Family – Grandma Pearlene, mother Barbara and daughter Carole Ann. The story opens in 1976 on a night when their small town in rural N. Carolina is celebrating winning the state championship football match. For young Barbara it becomes the night that changes her life as she runs into some of the football team and is raped. She becomes stuck in the small town, working in the local textile factory and raising her baby daughter.
The three live in the trailer park, and sixteen years have passed. Life isn’t easy but they make ends meet and 16 year old Carole Ann dreams of leaving the small town behind. Things turn even worse when Barbara is laid off from the factory. Carole Ann who has been hoarding money makes plans to leave but when she goes missing, Barbara must learn to put past hurts behind her and reach out for help. She finds that she is desperate enough to do anything to keep her daughter safe.
Outbound Train is a heartwarming story of family. The Parkers are strong resilient women and this story of their family struggles and dynamics draws the reader in and has you rooting for them. I particularly was happy with the ending given to Barbara as she had been dealing with her demons for years .Grandma Pearlene bought the humor and Outbound Train became the warm, fuzzy read I was looking for.
54Familyhistorian
>44 DeltaQueen50: Your review of Lightning Men reminds me that I should get back to this series. I read the first one a while ago. Good luck with your search for the third book in the series.
55DeltaQueen50
>54 Familyhistorian: Thank Meg but I did find that I have that third book waiting for me on my Kindle.
56lsh63
Just stopping by to say hi Judy, I have The Christmas Card Crime & Other Stories on tap in the reading rotation this month also. I hope you and your husband are doing better.
57DeltaQueen50
>56 lsh63: We are doing ok, Lisa. Today I have an appointment with my GP to go over medications etc. and I am looking forward to getting this over and done with.
58LadyoftheLodge
>57 DeltaQueen50: Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today.
59DeltaQueen50
>58 LadyoftheLodge: Thanks Cheryl, part of my recovery is to heal my memory and I found when I got to the doctors' office that my appointment is actually for tomorrow! I also visited my bank to reset all my pass codes as I had forgotten them all!
60DeltaQueen50
Book Number 203
A Coss Country-Christmas by Courtney Walsh - 4.0 ★
Category: Tea for Two
December Rainbow Reading Challenge: Festive Colors
December Calendar Cat
December TIOLI #3: Three letters from "December" are in the title
Lauren Richmond agrees to accept a ride from her brother’s best friend from California to just north of
Chicago at Christmas. Lauren isn’t a fan of Christmas but her brother is expecting his first child. Lauren isn’t a fan of her bother’s best friend either. She once had a massive crush on him but he carelessly moved on without her and broke her heart. But Will Sinclair has changed and he wants Lauren’s approval most of all. He also decides to use this trip to waken Lauren’s Christmas spirit.
Following the route of a previous road trip, Will stops at all the tourist places and slowly wins Lauren’s friendship. From a Christmas torchlight parade to sitting on Santa’s knee, Lauren comes out of her shell and finally admits to Will that she once had a crush on him and is developing feelings for him once again. They arrive home just in time for the baby to arrive and for Will to declare his feelings for Lauren and to start making wedding plans.
I found A Cross-Country Christmas to be a light hearted, enjoyable story. Both main characters narrate in alternate chapters so we, the readers, know exactly how feelings and emotions are developing. I found them both to be realistic and relatable characters. The romance develops slowly which added to my enjoyment of the story. All in all, A Cross-Country Chistmas was a delightful holiday romance.
A Coss Country-Christmas by Courtney Walsh - 4.0 ★
Category: Tea for Two
December Rainbow Reading Challenge: Festive Colors
December Calendar Cat
December TIOLI #3: Three letters from "December" are in the title
Lauren Richmond agrees to accept a ride from her brother’s best friend from California to just north of
Chicago at Christmas. Lauren isn’t a fan of Christmas but her brother is expecting his first child. Lauren isn’t a fan of her bother’s best friend either. She once had a massive crush on him but he carelessly moved on without her and broke her heart. But Will Sinclair has changed and he wants Lauren’s approval most of all. He also decides to use this trip to waken Lauren’s Christmas spirit.
Following the route of a previous road trip, Will stops at all the tourist places and slowly wins Lauren’s friendship. From a Christmas torchlight parade to sitting on Santa’s knee, Lauren comes out of her shell and finally admits to Will that she once had a crush on him and is developing feelings for him once again. They arrive home just in time for the baby to arrive and for Will to declare his feelings for Lauren and to start making wedding plans.
I found A Cross-Country Christmas to be a light hearted, enjoyable story. Both main characters narrate in alternate chapters so we, the readers, know exactly how feelings and emotions are developing. I found them both to be realistic and relatable characters. The romance develops slowly which added to my enjoyment of the story. All in all, A Cross-Country Chistmas was a delightful holiday romance.
61vancouverdeb
You are doing a lot of reading, as always, Judy, so that sounds positive!
62bookworm3091
Just catching up on threads.... sorry to hear about your stroke and hope that you and your husband are doing better now!
63DeltaQueen50
>61 vancouverdeb: Hi Deborah! Yes, right now books seem to be the best company for me.
>62 bookworm3091: Thank you. We are both recovering - slowly yet surely.
>62 bookworm3091: Thank you. We are both recovering - slowly yet surely.
64lindapanzo
>60 DeltaQueen50: Glad to hear your recovery is slow but steady.
I'm joining you on this one for TIOLI. I'd like to read more romances and westerns.
I'm joining you on this one for TIOLI. I'd like to read more romances and westerns.
65thornton37814
Just checking in. I didn't get hit by any of those book bullets this go-round, but I usually do!
66msf59
Sweet Thursday, Judy. Even though I have not read much of his work in the past 25 years, I am still a big fan of Elmore Leonard and I remember really enjoying La Brava. I am sure you will find plenty of his work to enjoy.
67DeltaQueen50
>65 thornton37814: Hi Lori and welcome.
>66 msf59: Hi Mark. I have pretty much read all Elmore Leonards' westerns but that still leaves me plenty of his books to choose!
>66 msf59: Hi Mark. I have pretty much read all Elmore Leonards' westerns but that still leaves me plenty of his books to choose!
68DeltaQueen50
Book Number 204
Love You Dead by Peter James - 4.0 ★
Category: One Lump or Two
December TIOLI #3: Three letters from "December" are found in the title
Much like Queen Camilla recently stated, the Peter James police procedural series about Roy Grace is her favorite, it is also one of mine. This is a roller coaster of a series as we follow the career of Detective Roy Grace and now after12 books he is the Detective Superintendent for the city of Brighton. Haunted by the disappearance of his first wife Sandy, this long running side plot has been resolved in this volume. There was also plenty of oher action going on as Roy and his team hunt down a black widow serial killer as well as tie up some issues left over from the previous book.
This author takes his time to develop his characters and story and always shows that the police work involved is a team effort. The narrative is straight forward and matter of fact but he keeps the series fresh with original story lines. In each book he juggles multiple story lines which also sometimes run from book to book. There can be a lot of violence but the author knows exactly how to draw his readers in and how much to actually add to the story.
Because of the nature of the crimes in this book and the use of deadly spiders and snakes this one is particularly blood curdling. I enjoyed this outing although I do feel that the “Sandy” subplot could have been concluded earlier. I am now looking forward to book #13.
Love You Dead by Peter James - 4.0 ★
Category: One Lump or Two
December TIOLI #3: Three letters from "December" are found in the title
Much like Queen Camilla recently stated, the Peter James police procedural series about Roy Grace is her favorite, it is also one of mine. This is a roller coaster of a series as we follow the career of Detective Roy Grace and now after12 books he is the Detective Superintendent for the city of Brighton. Haunted by the disappearance of his first wife Sandy, this long running side plot has been resolved in this volume. There was also plenty of oher action going on as Roy and his team hunt down a black widow serial killer as well as tie up some issues left over from the previous book.
This author takes his time to develop his characters and story and always shows that the police work involved is a team effort. The narrative is straight forward and matter of fact but he keeps the series fresh with original story lines. In each book he juggles multiple story lines which also sometimes run from book to book. There can be a lot of violence but the author knows exactly how to draw his readers in and how much to actually add to the story.
Because of the nature of the crimes in this book and the use of deadly spiders and snakes this one is particularly blood curdling. I enjoyed this outing although I do feel that the “Sandy” subplot could have been concluded earlier. I am now looking forward to book #13.
69DeltaQueen50
I have finally been contacted abour rehab. My local hospital doesn't have a program so I will be going to Peach Arch Hospiral which isn't too far away. My dauhter works at Peace Arch so we may be able to plan a lunch meeting. The program isn't going to start up until sfter the New Year so meanwhile do as much as I can to exercise my weakened limbs.
70Jackie_K
>69 DeltaQueen50: That sounds positive, and being able to see your daughter sometimes will be a bonus. I'm sure you'll see the benefit of specialist rehab.
71DeltaQueen50
>69 DeltaQueen50: I am looking forward to getting some rehab! I was getting a little nerous about not hearing from them yet. Right now the hardest thing I am finding is working my blow-dryer. I am getting my hair cut tomorrow and I am planning on having it done a little shorter than usual hopefully it will be easier to dry as well.
72vancouverdeb
I'm glad you will be going to rehab fairly soon and even better, your daughter works at Peace Arch hospital, so it's great that you can lunch with her. It sounds like you doing very well, Judy.
73DeltaQueen50
Book Number 205
One Bright Summer Morning by James Hadley Chase - 4.3 ★
Category: A Cup of tea will solve it
December TIOLI #8: Rolling Challenge: Winter/Summer
In order to complete his new play, successful playwright Victor Dermott rents an isolated ranch house in the Nevada desert. For two months all is ideal, then one bright summer morning he wakes to find his dog, his guns, his servant vanished - and the telephone dead. His house has been overtaken by a group of kidnappers who have arrived with their victim, the daughter of the richest oilman in Texas. Threatening his wife and baby son if he won’t do hat they instruct him to do, Victor becomes their bagman, collecting the ransom. But unknown to all, the FBI is on the case and is closing in quickly.
The kidnappers are desperate and dangerous and one has both wandering eyes and wandering hands. Also unknown to all this thug used too much force and has killed the servant. Now this crime they are committing could get them the death penalty – if they get caught.
This author knows exactly how to deliver the thrills and chills, Originally published in 1963, One Bright Summer Morning is a page turner that I couldn’t put down.
One Bright Summer Morning by James Hadley Chase - 4.3 ★
Category: A Cup of tea will solve it
December TIOLI #8: Rolling Challenge: Winter/Summer
In order to complete his new play, successful playwright Victor Dermott rents an isolated ranch house in the Nevada desert. For two months all is ideal, then one bright summer morning he wakes to find his dog, his guns, his servant vanished - and the telephone dead. His house has been overtaken by a group of kidnappers who have arrived with their victim, the daughter of the richest oilman in Texas. Threatening his wife and baby son if he won’t do hat they instruct him to do, Victor becomes their bagman, collecting the ransom. But unknown to all, the FBI is on the case and is closing in quickly.
The kidnappers are desperate and dangerous and one has both wandering eyes and wandering hands. Also unknown to all this thug used too much force and has killed the servant. Now this crime they are committing could get them the death penalty – if they get caught.
This author knows exactly how to deliver the thrills and chills, Originally published in 1963, One Bright Summer Morning is a page turner that I couldn’t put down.
74Tess_W
>69 DeltaQueen50: Glad something is set up even though it's not the closest. May your holidays be blessed, Judy.
75DeltaQueen50
Book Number 206
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo - 4.5 ★
Category: My Cup Runneth Over
Decrmber TIOLI #2: Anita's Memorial Read
Private Peaceful is a novel for older children by British author Michael Morpurgo first published in 2003. It is about a fictional young soldier called Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, who is looking back on his life so far and his going to war. The author paints an authentic portrayal of the harsh realities faced by soldiers during the war, exposing the readers to the unyielding brutality and inhumane conditions they endured. He also pulled no punches when describing how this young soldier’s life and that of his family was affected by the class system.
This is a story of love and loss as Tommo grew up in a very loving family under the watchful eye of his mother. He always blamed himself for the death of his father from a falling tree. But the closeness between him and his brother Charlie was undeniable. They also cared and protected as best they could their special needs bother, Big Joe. Although the petty but rich landlord threatened them many times, they grew up happy and cared for.
This is a story to bring tears to your eyes and a lump to your throat. Beautifully written the book speaks to the readers emotions and Michael Morpurgo is an author to take note of. Loyalty, love, duty an brotherhood play a huge role in this story that takes place over the course of one night. Both historically interesting and tensely gripping, I strongly recommend Private Peaceful.
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo - 4.5 ★
Category: My Cup Runneth Over
Decrmber TIOLI #2: Anita's Memorial Read
Private Peaceful is a novel for older children by British author Michael Morpurgo first published in 2003. It is about a fictional young soldier called Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, who is looking back on his life so far and his going to war. The author paints an authentic portrayal of the harsh realities faced by soldiers during the war, exposing the readers to the unyielding brutality and inhumane conditions they endured. He also pulled no punches when describing how this young soldier’s life and that of his family was affected by the class system.
This is a story of love and loss as Tommo grew up in a very loving family under the watchful eye of his mother. He always blamed himself for the death of his father from a falling tree. But the closeness between him and his brother Charlie was undeniable. They also cared and protected as best they could their special needs bother, Big Joe. Although the petty but rich landlord threatened them many times, they grew up happy and cared for.
This is a story to bring tears to your eyes and a lump to your throat. Beautifully written the book speaks to the readers emotions and Michael Morpurgo is an author to take note of. Loyalty, love, duty an brotherhood play a huge role in this story that takes place over the course of one night. Both historically interesting and tensely gripping, I strongly recommend Private Peaceful.
76Familyhistorian
Good to see that rehab is set up for you, Judy. I hope you are getting around alright.
77lindapanzo
>60 DeltaQueen50: Hi Judy, loved the A Cross-Country Christmas romance you recommended. Thanks. I’m going to pick up the second one. I think it’s called A Cross-Country Wedding.
78threadnsong
Oh my gosh Judy, I must be the last person to finally be catching up with your thread and with LT in general! I am so, so sorry to hear about your stroke, and I wish you so much healing in your new journey. You are right to be patient with yourself, whether it be the hair dryer or your bank or when you made appointments.
>44 DeltaQueen50: This sounds like a great series. I moved to Atlanta as a small child in 1967, and that was right on the target for changes in where people lived and where they moved to. The beginning of "white flight" took place then but, sadly, it has not ended. And the POV of the first black policemen is an interesting one. Thank you for your excellent review.
>44 DeltaQueen50: This sounds like a great series. I moved to Atlanta as a small child in 1967, and that was right on the target for changes in where people lived and where they moved to. The beginning of "white flight" took place then but, sadly, it has not ended. And the POV of the first black policemen is an interesting one. Thank you for your excellent review.
79VivienneR
>75 DeltaQueen50: I've taken a BB for Private Peaceful.
I often think about those young men - boys, really - who went to war. I suspect officials were so glad to have them, no questions were asked. My cousin just sent me a photo of my grand-uncle - in uniform - who joined up to fight in WWI at sixteen, more than a year younger than what was legally acceptable. He was killed at 17 years old.
>44 DeltaQueen50: Thomas Mullen is a terrific writer. This one goes on the wishlist too.
I often think about those young men - boys, really - who went to war. I suspect officials were so glad to have them, no questions were asked. My cousin just sent me a photo of my grand-uncle - in uniform - who joined up to fight in WWI at sixteen, more than a year younger than what was legally acceptable. He was killed at 17 years old.
>44 DeltaQueen50: Thomas Mullen is a terrific writer. This one goes on the wishlist too.
80DeltaQueen50
Book Number 207
Adaptation by Zach Bohannon - 4.0 ★
Category: The Dregs
Adaptation by Zach Bohannon the second volume of a 5 part zombie series. I was in the mood for something light and action filled so I picked this one up. It was exactly what I was looking for. The various groups that I followed in the first book have come together but one group was not looking for friends but for weapons. After killing a few innocents they left for their camp, leaving the survivors to plan how to get revenge and rescue Dylan, the small boy that they took.
While this was a fairly typical zombie story with good guys, bad guys and zombies, I enjoyed the quick read. In this series the zombies are called empties but they certainly supply plenty of action as they are driven by a need for human flesh. Ending the book with a cliff-hanger ensured that I immediately reached for book #3 which I am currently reading and I suspect that I will be compulsively reading all 5 of these books in short order.
Much like a roller coaster, the author deals out high highs and low lows but I am totally hooked now and need to keep reading.
Adaptation by Zach Bohannon - 4.0 ★
Category: The Dregs
Adaptation by Zach Bohannon the second volume of a 5 part zombie series. I was in the mood for something light and action filled so I picked this one up. It was exactly what I was looking for. The various groups that I followed in the first book have come together but one group was not looking for friends but for weapons. After killing a few innocents they left for their camp, leaving the survivors to plan how to get revenge and rescue Dylan, the small boy that they took.
While this was a fairly typical zombie story with good guys, bad guys and zombies, I enjoyed the quick read. In this series the zombies are called empties but they certainly supply plenty of action as they are driven by a need for human flesh. Ending the book with a cliff-hanger ensured that I immediately reached for book #3 which I am currently reading and I suspect that I will be compulsively reading all 5 of these books in short order.
Much like a roller coaster, the author deals out high highs and low lows but I am totally hooked now and need to keep reading.
81DeltaQueen50
I hope everyone is enjoying their Chistmas. I will be around but am looking forward to spending some time with our family. I am very thankful that my husband and I will have this time with our loved ones!
82msf59
Merry Christmas, Judy. Have a wonderful holiday with the family and have much healthier New Year. 🤞🤞
83Storeetllr
Merry Christmas, Judy, and warm wishes to you and your family for a happy and healthy 2025.
84DeltaQueen50
Book Number 208
Deliverence by Zach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
Category: The Dregs
Deliverance by Zach Bohnnon is the 3rd book in his zombie series. The action picks up immediately after the previous book. The group is devastated by how David Ellis killed some of their people and kidnapped Dylan. Will wants nothing more than to get revenge on David because of how David threw his mother to a zombie.
First there is a short expedition to get more guns and ammunition then they head out to where David and his cronies have set up camp. There is a fierce gun battle in which David grabs Dylan and drives out, followed closely by Will. After a confrontation and fight David, who was bitten while tying to escape manages to bite Will. Thinking Will is going to die and turn into a monster, the preacher saves Will by an unbelievable feat. Will is healed and he and Dylan return to the group who now only number six, and they decide hat they will continue their trip to take Dylan home to his parents.
These books are mindless entertainment that are holding my attention and I plan to continue on.
Now on to book 4.
Deliverence by Zach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
Category: The Dregs
Deliverance by Zach Bohnnon is the 3rd book in his zombie series. The action picks up immediately after the previous book. The group is devastated by how David Ellis killed some of their people and kidnapped Dylan. Will wants nothing more than to get revenge on David because of how David threw his mother to a zombie.
First there is a short expedition to get more guns and ammunition then they head out to where David and his cronies have set up camp. There is a fierce gun battle in which David grabs Dylan and drives out, followed closely by Will. After a confrontation and fight David, who was bitten while tying to escape manages to bite Will. Thinking Will is going to die and turn into a monster, the preacher saves Will by an unbelievable feat. Will is healed and he and Dylan return to the group who now only number six, and they decide hat they will continue their trip to take Dylan home to his parents.
These books are mindless entertainment that are holding my attention and I plan to continue on.
Now on to book 4.
85DeltaQueen50
Book Number 209
Open Roads by Zach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
Category: The Dregs
Open Roads is the 4th book in a post-apocalyptic Zombie series that I have been reading back-to-back over the last week. In this volume the small group of survivors has taken to travelling again in search of a safe place. This presents new challenges and dangers that they have to overcome. They do find shelter with a new group but although some are ready to settle and stay, others want to leave and travel on.
Lots of zombie action in this one, and sticking close to his format, the author builds to an action packed finish that leaves us hanging and needing to pick up he next book right away. I didn’t like how the author is explaining how people turned into zombies but I suspect it will come up again in the story.
Although I am eager to be done with this series, I am now moving on to the 5th book.
Open Roads by Zach Bohannon - 3.0 ★
Category: The Dregs
Open Roads is the 4th book in a post-apocalyptic Zombie series that I have been reading back-to-back over the last week. In this volume the small group of survivors has taken to travelling again in search of a safe place. This presents new challenges and dangers that they have to overcome. They do find shelter with a new group but although some are ready to settle and stay, others want to leave and travel on.
Lots of zombie action in this one, and sticking close to his format, the author builds to an action packed finish that leaves us hanging and needing to pick up he next book right away. I didn’t like how the author is explaining how people turned into zombies but I suspect it will come up again in the story.
Although I am eager to be done with this series, I am now moving on to the 5th book.
86mstrust
I hope you had a great Christmas, Judy! We got home last night, and it was a good time, but a long drive home.
87DeltaQueen50
>86 mstrust: Thanks, Jennifer. We had a quiet but lovely Christmas, Spent Christmas Eve with one daughter and son-in-law and had Christmas Day with other daughter and her family.
89DeltaQueen50
Book Number 210
The Night Women by Sara Blaedel - 3.8 ★
Category: Imported Tea
The Night Women by Danish author Sara Blaedel is part of her crime series featuring Detective Louise Rick and is a solid and engaging story about the murder of a prostitute and the abandonment of a new born baby. Louise is assigned first to one case and then to the other.
Touching on some sensitive issues such as human trafficking, forced prostitution and rape, the author keeps the story frank and moving forward. Louise’s best friend Camilla, a news reporter, becomes involved in the investigation. I found the translation to be quite long-winded with some awkard phrasing. While in real life most of the trafficked girls originate from the Baltic counties, this book involved girls from Czechosloakia.
While Louise, as a police investigtor stays quite dispassionate, Camilla becomes much more emotionally involved and the reader is pulled along in these two woman’s wake. I found this story of “socially-aware” crime to be interesting and I will certainly be looking for another of Sara Blaedel’s books fearuring Louise Rick and Camilla Lund.
The Night Women by Sara Blaedel - 3.8 ★
Category: Imported Tea
The Night Women by Danish author Sara Blaedel is part of her crime series featuring Detective Louise Rick and is a solid and engaging story about the murder of a prostitute and the abandonment of a new born baby. Louise is assigned first to one case and then to the other.
Touching on some sensitive issues such as human trafficking, forced prostitution and rape, the author keeps the story frank and moving forward. Louise’s best friend Camilla, a news reporter, becomes involved in the investigation. I found the translation to be quite long-winded with some awkard phrasing. While in real life most of the trafficked girls originate from the Baltic counties, this book involved girls from Czechosloakia.
While Louise, as a police investigtor stays quite dispassionate, Camilla becomes much more emotionally involved and the reader is pulled along in these two woman’s wake. I found this story of “socially-aware” crime to be interesting and I will certainly be looking for another of Sara Blaedel’s books fearuring Louise Rick and Camilla Lund.
