8 books published in 2008
1. Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella3/08
2. The Appeal by John Grisham2-08
3. Stalked by Brian Freeman 3/08
4. Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper 1-08
5. 7th Heaven by James Patterson2-08
6. Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs7/08
7. Too Pretty to Die by Susan McBride 1/08
8. Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie3/08
Amateur Sleuth reading Challenge
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle -- Coffeehouse mystery5/08
Alibi in High Heels by Gemma Halliday--Shoe Designer 3-08
Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke -Bakery owner 2-08
Scene of the Grime by Suzanne Price-A Grime Solvers Mystery 3/08
Knitting Bones by Monica Ferris--owns a knitting shop 1/08
A Peach Of A Murder by Livia J.Washburn A Fresh Baked Mystery 1-08
A-Z Reading Challenge
A-Z Reading Challenge
Almost Dead by Lisa Jackson
Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper
Claire and Present Danger by Gillian Roberts
Death of a Garage Sale Newbie by Sharon Dunn
Eat Drink and be Wary by Tamar Myers
Stalked by Brian Freeman
Getting Old is The Best Revenge by Rita Lakin
Hold Tight by Harlan Coben
In Plain Sight by Tara Taylor Quinn
Judgement Day by Sheldon Siegel
Killer Heat by Linda Fairstein
Luscious Lemon by Heather Swain
Mercy Street by Mariah Stewart
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Obedience by Will Lavender
Killer View by Ridley Pearson
Queen Of Babble Gets Hitched by Meg Cabot
Remains of the Dead by Wendy Roberts
Shoots to Kill by Kate Collins
Tutu Deadly by Natalie M Roberts
On The Porch Swing
What Goes With Blood Red, Anyway by Stevi Mittman 2-08
Adam and Evil by Gillian Roberts 1/08
Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods 6/08
Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs7/08
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
181. A Catered Wedding by Isis Crawford
about the book
In Isis Crawford's A Catered Wedding: A Mystery with Recipes, the lively sequel to her debut, A Catered Murder (2003), kindhearted caterer Libby Simmons and her savvy sister, Bernie, investigate the murder of 27-year-old Leeza Sharp, shot through the heart with an arrow, shortly before Leeza's wedding to the boring 53-year-old scion of an Estonian caviar dynasty. The sisters' playful rivalry, clever dialogue and an eccentric supporting cast make for plenty of cozy fun.
I read the first in this series awhile ago and figure it is time to get caught up.Trouble always seems to find Bernie and Libby. The books make me hungry. I will have to try some of the recipes.
In Isis Crawford's A Catered Wedding: A Mystery with Recipes, the lively sequel to her debut, A Catered Murder (2003), kindhearted caterer Libby Simmons and her savvy sister, Bernie, investigate the murder of 27-year-old Leeza Sharp, shot through the heart with an arrow, shortly before Leeza's wedding to the boring 53-year-old scion of an Estonian caviar dynasty. The sisters' playful rivalry, clever dialogue and an eccentric supporting cast make for plenty of cozy fun.
I read the first in this series awhile ago and figure it is time to get caught up.Trouble always seems to find Bernie and Libby. The books make me hungry. I will have to try some of the recipes.
180. Virgin River Christma By Robyn Carr
about the book
Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him.
Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby's shattered body onto a medical transport in Fallujah four years ago, then disappeared as soon as their unit arrived stateside. Since then, Marcie's letters to Ian have gone unanswered.
Marcie tracks Ian to the tiny mountain town of Virgin River and finds a man as wounded emotionally as Bobby was physically. But she is not easily scared off. As Marcie pushes her way into his rugged and reclusive life, she discovers a sweet but damaged soul beneath a rough exterior.
Ian doesn't know what to make of the determined young widow who forces him to look into the painful past and, what's worse, the uncertain future. But it is, after all, a season of miracles and maybe, just maybe, it's time to banish the ghosts and open his heart.
A nice Christmas read. I love this series. I am anxiously awaiting the next installments in Feb, March and April. I would be a happy camper if this series went on for years.
Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him.
Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby's shattered body onto a medical transport in Fallujah four years ago, then disappeared as soon as their unit arrived stateside. Since then, Marcie's letters to Ian have gone unanswered.
Marcie tracks Ian to the tiny mountain town of Virgin River and finds a man as wounded emotionally as Bobby was physically. But she is not easily scared off. As Marcie pushes her way into his rugged and reclusive life, she discovers a sweet but damaged soul beneath a rough exterior.
Ian doesn't know what to make of the determined young widow who forces him to look into the painful past and, what's worse, the uncertain future. But it is, after all, a season of miracles and maybe, just maybe, it's time to banish the ghosts and open his heart.
A nice Christmas read. I love this series. I am anxiously awaiting the next installments in Feb, March and April. I would be a happy camper if this series went on for years.
179. Christmas Cookie Killer by Livia J Washburn
About the book
Yuletide is here—and retired teacher cum amateur sleuth Phyllis Newsom looks forward to finishing up this unlucky year. But she won’t be hanging up her apron just yet—because this year’s Christmas bake-off is going to be cutthroat.
Phyllis would like to think she’s entering the Christmas cookie contest for the fun of it—but that’s not exactly true. She can’t imagine anyone beating her snowflake-shaped lime sugar cookies. Then, during her annual Christmas cookie exchange, Phyllis heads over to the elderly Mrs. Simmons’s home and finds her dead, in a pile of lime sugar cookies. But with a number of names on Santa’s naughty list, this case may be a hard cookie to crumble.
A fun series and lots of good sounding recipies. With the way this one ended I can't wait to see what happens in the next one.
Yuletide is here—and retired teacher cum amateur sleuth Phyllis Newsom looks forward to finishing up this unlucky year. But she won’t be hanging up her apron just yet—because this year’s Christmas bake-off is going to be cutthroat.
Phyllis would like to think she’s entering the Christmas cookie contest for the fun of it—but that’s not exactly true. She can’t imagine anyone beating her snowflake-shaped lime sugar cookies. Then, during her annual Christmas cookie exchange, Phyllis heads over to the elderly Mrs. Simmons’s home and finds her dead, in a pile of lime sugar cookies. But with a number of names on Santa’s naughty list, this case may be a hard cookie to crumble.
A fun series and lots of good sounding recipies. With the way this one ended I can't wait to see what happens in the next one.
Friday, December 5, 2008
177. Devil May Ride by Wendy Roberts
about the book
When Sadie and her sexy partner Zack stumble on evidence of a chilling cult ritual in an abandoned meth lab, Sadie comes face to face with an evil spirit unlike any she's ever seen before. And it's no coincidence that a bundle of stolen cash turns up at her next crime scene just in time to convince a biker gang that Sadie made off with their money. She knows the threads are connected-but how?
This is the second book in a series that is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. The only problem with reading this book in a day is now I have to wait 1 year to find out what happens next.
When Sadie and her sexy partner Zack stumble on evidence of a chilling cult ritual in an abandoned meth lab, Sadie comes face to face with an evil spirit unlike any she's ever seen before. And it's no coincidence that a bundle of stolen cash turns up at her next crime scene just in time to convince a biker gang that Sadie made off with their money. She knows the threads are connected-but how?
This is the second book in a series that is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. The only problem with reading this book in a day is now I have to wait 1 year to find out what happens next.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
177. A Fatal Slip by Melissa Glazer
About the book
When a building inspector is found drowned in a bucket of liquid clay slip, potter Carolyn Emerson's husband Bill is the prime suspect. It's up to Carolyn to clear his name and not let the real killer give her the slip.
I really enjoy this series. This was a nice installment. However, I am getting worried that this series will fade away into the sunset like the rest of his series.
Tim Myers I really want to know what is going on with Alex,Harrison,Benjamin and Jennifer. I really hope this series continues. If not I am sure he will write another one under a different name.
When a building inspector is found drowned in a bucket of liquid clay slip, potter Carolyn Emerson's husband Bill is the prime suspect. It's up to Carolyn to clear his name and not let the real killer give her the slip.
I really enjoy this series. This was a nice installment. However, I am getting worried that this series will fade away into the sunset like the rest of his series.
Tim Myers I really want to know what is going on with Alex,Harrison,Benjamin and Jennifer. I really hope this series continues. If not I am sure he will write another one under a different name.
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