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APRIL READS

"Isn't it appropriate that the month of the tax begins with April Fools Day and ends with cries of 'May Day? " (Unknown)

Now that I've settled with Uncle Sam and have that monkey off my back, will treat myself to some good reading. Did finish a hard to put down murder mystery with a phenomenal ending. Check out THE KIND WORTH KILLING:a novel by Peter Swenson.

Currently am fully engrossed in Allen Eskens's THE LIFE WE BURY. Soo nice having some time to get back to relaxing with my stories.

What are you reading now?

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Permalink Reply by Slopok on April 15, 2015 at 2:25am

Just finished Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, a very good read, I thought. I'll give it 4 stars.

Permalink Reply by Mandy Muffin on April 27, 2015 at 5:05am

I'm on the last 100 or so pages and find myself dreaming of elephants. The characters are typical Picoult, with problems driving them to lunacy, with one character already in the looney bin. Very informational and gripping. I have "The Escape" by Baldacci next. I've always enjoyed his books.

Permalink Reply by Mandy Muffin on April 15, 2015 at 4:32am

Serial killer, kidnap victims, war atrocities, and a leisurely ocean voyage in a time long past

Mixing stories this month, as I started with a good Tami Hoag, "The Ninth Girl" http://www.amazon.com/The-9th-Girl-Tami-Hoag/dp/0525952977 then went on to Brian Haig, "The Night Crew" http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbook... and Lisa Gardner's "Touch and Go" http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Go-Lisa-Gardner/dp/0451465849/ref=sr_1_... After all that blood and gore, I am taking a nice cruise across the Atlantic with a 1920s crossing on a new cruise ship's maiden voyage, "Crossing on the Paris." Good stuff!!!

Permalink Reply by Ioruach on April 15, 2015 at 7:56pm

After about three months I am back into Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series. I've read about 80 pages of Bury Your Dead. No decline in quality so far and don't expect there to be.

Permalink Reply by Flowergram on April 18, 2015 at 6:16am

For anyone interested in Louise Penny - she is featuring every two weeks - the places in her books.

http://smarturl.it/StillLifeRealPlace The first one is the museum.

Permalink Reply by Carolyn Tewell on April 17, 2015 at 12:14pm

IPAD back in business...all healed! Operator error? Need to test out my charging station...maybe plug or bar is messed up.

WORLD GONE BY~ Dennis Lahane. Plain Dealer raved about this book! So back we go to TAMPA, Florida! I am not qualified to critique this book. Engrossing, adult themes, violent (main character is "hit man" for MOB) I'm conflicted about it. Would say it is a "Guy Book" and yet...it touches emotions for females, too?

Would love to hear what you think.

SEASON OF FEAR~ Brian Freeman; Back to Florida again...but more central state. Now, IMHO Brian is an "acquired taste" ...but I am totally engrossed in the mystery he is unveiling.

Have a couple more on the desk to read. But I will be searching for stuff all weekend!~mellow

Permalink Reply by Carci on April 17, 2015 at 5:24pm

I just finished The Butcher's Boy by Thomas Perry which is also about a "hit man" for the Mob. It was written in 1982 & is the first of several featuring this fellow. It is a good story but feels dated since they have to look for pay phones and computers are only at the main office... but all-in-all not a bad read.

I am just starting The Girl In The Woods by Gregg Olsen. I chose this one off the library stack because it is a small paperback and I will be holding it up over a small dog (who sits on my lap) in the car tomorrow as we travel up north to the cottage for a couple of weeks... not easy to do with a big hard copy...

Permalink Reply by Carolyn Tewell on April 18, 2015 at 2:05pm

SLOPOK...glad you took a chance on LEAVING TIME!! I would never have considered that book and can't thank members enough who were willing to suggest, critique and make it an important read.

WILD, the movie. Going to watch it tonight. LOVED the book! Almost makes me want to attempt a walk on a major wilderness trail!!! I said ALMOST! Lol

Permalink Reply by rapa on April 18, 2015 at 2:38pm

Yesterday picked up THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah. Am ready for a good WWII story. Brought it to hospital with me. Hubby's surgery was switched from Fri. to Mon. He suddenly developed second degree heart block at gym Weds. and will have a pacemaker implanted. He's quite comfortable and having good care at our local Heart Hospital.

Permalink Reply by Flowergram on April 18, 2015 at 2:44pm

Best wishes for your husband to have a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Hope you can get some rest and maybe even a lot of good reading during this time.

Permalink Reply by Slopok on April 18, 2015 at 11:55pm

Positive thoughts for your husband and yourself.May the surgery go well and a speedy recovery!

Permalink Reply by Carci on April 19, 2015 at 3:20pm

Adding your DH to my prayer list for a speedy recovery... Take some books along to the hospital where long waits go faster when your nose is in a good book... :)

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