Wednesday, September 13, 2017

“So many books, so little time.” ― Frank Zappa



That about sums it up.


Moriarty and Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

If you love Sherlock Holmes or just murder mysteries in general, you'll love Anthony Horowitz.  Also, he did screenwriting for both Midsomer Murders and Foyle's War, both favs of ours:)


The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
and
The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin

Fans of historical novels take note!  
The Woman on the Orient Express blends fact with fiction, giving the reader a terrific tale of exotic mystery and suspense, as well as an insight into the life of the legendary Agatha Christie.
 The Aviator's Wife illuminates the private lives of Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Charles Lindbergh, leaving us with an greater understanding of their triumphant and tragic lives.


Introducing Agatha Raisin by M. C. Beaton 

The Man Who Died Laughing & The Man Who Lived by Night by David Handler

I am late to the party with both of these authors, but I am excited to find two new series, at least to me, that I love!

Agatha Raisin has been around since 1992, and after reading the first two books in this edition, (The Quiche of Death and The Vicious Vet), I am tickled that there are 26 more to go!  M. C. Beaton is prolific, and Agatha Raisin is a crack up.  And the books have been turned into a TV show.
What more do you need?!

David Handler published the first book in this charming series in 1988, with 8 more follow.  Protagonist Stewart Hoag is a writer with a successful first novel and subsequent writer's block.  Lulu is his ever-present bassett hound.  Together they begin a life of ghost writing that leads to a life of crime fighting.  Clever and sarcastic dialogue drive these books, making for light-hearted and hilarious reads.  LOVE!!



The Bird in the Tree, The Heart of the Family and The Little white Horse
by Elizabeth Goudge

Love me some Elizabeth Goudge.  Pilgrim's Inn is one of my favorite books, and it also happens to be the middle book of a trilogy.  The first is The Bird in the Tree, and the last is The Heart of the Family.  I'm glad I've now read all three, but Pilgrim's Inn is still my favorite:)  The Little White Horse is a delightful children's book.  Introduce it to yours!


Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

This is a corker!  By the author of Big Little Lies, Truly Madly Guilty has something that everyone can relate to:  the affect guilt has on relationships.  Don't miss out on this great read.



Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Dystopia for geeks.  If you or your loved ones appreciate 80's pop culture, classic video games, classic sci-fi movies and Willy Wonka, you'll love this one.  Soon to be a movie by Steven Spielberg.



Prince Harry Boy to Man by William Kuhn

The author of Mrs. Queen Takes the Train has done it again.  You'll be fascinated with this tale of Prince Harry and his adventures as the "spare" who can't seem to fit in.  Humorous and humanizing, this is a great tale of expectations and how we can all find fulfillment as prince or pauper.



The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star by Vaseem Khan

The newest addition to the case files of the Baby Ganesh Agency.  Engaging and charming, we are again submersed into the sea of humanity that is Mumbai as Inspector Chopra and his baby elephant, Ganesha, tackle the case of the missing Bollywood Star.  If you haven't heard of this series, start reading now.  You'll love it!



The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson

WWI that is, and Beatrice Nash has just arrived in East Sussex to take the position of Latin Master at the local school. Much too attractive and free thinking to suit most of the population of the small coastal town, she finds herself with her own immediate battles to fight while the rest of England waits for news of war. A fascinating and terrible time in history, and a very good read.



The Lake House by Kate Morton

I LOVE KATE MORTON!!! All of her books are fantastic, and The Lake House if no exception. The 70-year-old mystery of a missing child, an abandoned country house in Cornwall, a successful but secretive London author, all are expertly woven together to create the perfect plot, with not a loose end to be found.  Warning:  once started, can't stop.



Dangerous Minds by Janet Evanovich

Finally, the delightful escapism that is Janet Evanovich. Emerson Knight and Riley Moon investigate a missing island, sinister National Park rangers, and a 100 year-old conspiracy.  What could possibly go wrong?! Everything, of course:)  Enjoy!!

Some final thoughts:
“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” 
― Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey

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