What We’re Reading: October 2022
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Lida’s Reading List
I’ve never been much of a cozy mystery reader…until now. Took me long enough, but I’ve discovered I’m enjoying the slow unfolding and easy reading of mysteries without threat of violence or upset. I also love a good underdog story, especially when it’s true.
No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (this is a re-read)
Pumped for Murder: A Dead-End Job Mystery by Elaine Viets
The Julius House (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Book 4) by Charlaine Harris
Dead Over Heels (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Book 5) by Charlaine Harris
The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, The Horse That Inspired a Nation by Elizabeth Letts
Carol’s Reading List
When I discover a book that I enjoy and it’s part of a series, I always like to go back to the first in that series and read through from the beginning. You can see that’s what I’ve been doing with the Inspector Banks Mysteries by Peter Robinson. Sadly, Robinson passed away recently. I’ve found each subsequent book that I’ve read somehow bittersweet and more valued.
The Hanging Valley by Peter Robinson
Past Reason Hated by Peter Robinson
Wednesday’s Child by Peter Robinson
Cold is the Grave by Peter Robinson
Innocent Graves by Peter Robinson
In A Dry Season by Peter Robinson
Playing with Fire by Peter Robinson
Strange Affair by Peter Robinson
Piece of My Heart by Peter Robinson
Friend of the Devil by Peter Robinson
All the Colors of Darkness by Peter Robinson
Jerusalem Inn by Martha Grimes (Re-read for the umpteenth time)
The Old Contemptibles by Martha Grimes (Ditto above!)
Jen’s Reading List
I didn’t think I got much reading in this month, but then I started listing books and realized I got more time in than I thought. What a nice surprise!
The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet by Katherine Cowley (finished)
Death at Greenway: A Novel by Lori Rader-Day (finished)
Under Lock & Skeleton Key: A Secret Staircase Mystery (Secret Staircase Mysteries, 1) by Gigi Pandian
No Strangers Here (A County Kerry Mystery Book 1) by Carlene O'Connor (in progress)
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby (in progress)
Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook by Alice Waters (in progress)
You Were Always Mom's Favorite!: Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives by Deborah Tannen (finished)
You're Wearing That?: Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation by Deborah Tannen (in progress)
Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery by A. B. Greenfield (finished)
Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper by A. B. Greenfield (in progress)
The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer (finished)
A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes Novel Book 1) by Brittany Cavallaro (in progress)
Henry Reed’s Journey by Keith Robertson (finished)
Henry Reed’s Big Show by Keith Robertson (in progress)
Tina’s Reading List
My reading has suffered this month; most of my time has been about putting my ducks in a row in order to travel for five weeks. I will either read an enormous amount while I’m gone or even less. Only time will tell.
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
Kimono Tattoo by Rebecca Copeland (Finally getting to finish this book – an intriguing combo of mystery and local color in Japan’s cultural capital of Kyoto)
Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan’s Food Culture by Matt Goulding (also just finished from earlier month.)
Japanese Cinema: An Introduction by Donald Richie
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