new author

This is the first book I've read by Jayne Ann Krentz. I'm over half way through the book, "Truth or Dare" and haven't figured out where the title came from. Usually something happens or someone says something.. ..it's an "ah ha" moment. Haven't had it yet! I'm liking the story line. It takes a while for it to get suspenseful enough that you can't put it down. Those are the kind of books I like to read.

What I don't like.. ..the drawn out sex! It just isn't necessary for the story. They're just sort of there! Their having great sex has absolutely nothing to do with the story. It almost ruins it for me.. ..and not because I 'ain't gettin' any either (added for those of you who might think along those lines.. ..you know who you are). I don't know whether all of her books have such graphic sex. I will have to read another one of her books before I decide to cross her off my list of favorite authors I like.

back to the library

Once I finished "Christmas Cookie Murder" by Leslie Meier, I needed to return the books I had to the library. Now I'm into the stack of books a friend sent me. This should keep me going for the summer. I've got to mention that the "Christmas Cookie Murder" turned out to be a little more suspenseful than I remember her previous books. Lucy Stone, the main character, had a really close call in this thriller.

It has been a long time since I have read anything by Sandra Brown. "Hello, darkness" has my interest peeked already. She seems to have already introduced all the players. From what was written on the inside flap of the cover, I'm already wondering "who the suspect" might be. Sheesh! And I've only just begun. No peeking! I have trouble looking at the end of the book when I can't stand the suspense any longer. That might ruin it for some people, but they still have to catch 'em. That's just as exciting as "who done it"! At least in my "book" anyway.

Hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July weekend. Stay safe.. ..

moving on . . .

Finished "The Sixth Target" while I was doing laundry on Monday. There were so many things going on in that book, multiple shootings on the ferry, child kidnapping and slaughters in an apartment building. The shooter on the ferry turned himself in so there was a court trial. All four of members of "The Women's Murder Club" were involved. I'm glad it was a fast read 'cause I couldn't figure out how the title of the book came to be. It's a clincher until the end I tell ya'. I'm looking forward to the seventh book.

Just started "Christmas Cookie Murder" by Leslie Meier. Her books are so delightful to read. Lucy Stone (main character) is a normal housewife who can't help herself. If she doesn't stumble across the body, she's looking for "who done it".

Once I'm finished with this book, I have a box full of books that a BFF sent to me. I won't need to visit the library for a long while. Happy trails . . . . reading

three wishes

I had to finish reading this book today. It was due back at the library and I wasn't able to extend the due date, someone else was waiting to check it out. I haven't read very many of Barbara Delinsky's books. This one is strictly for "the girls". It's a very sweet romance novel with some suspense. Close to the end of the book I was reaching for the kleenex box, make that toilet paper since the box is empty.

I gave up reading Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts in preference for suspense. Kinda, sorta had my fill of those. I'm looking forward to reading "The 6th Target" by James Patterson. It's part of his Women's Murder Club series. Since it was also a television series, I can put faces to the characters.

I have managed to replace the missing documents in my Book file. I still need to re-do my list for the library. Still can't believe such a wierd computer glitch or theft!

finished another one!

This Dean Koontz novel "Odd Hours" leaves you hanging. I'm sure his next book will pickup where he left off. I only wish I had it already. Now I'm curious where he is headed with the character Odd Thomas. "In Odd We Trust" will definitely be on my list when I make my next trip to the library.

Barbara Delinsky is a new author for me. I've enjoyed her other novels so I'm sure I will enjoy "Three Wishes".

A dear friend sent me a rather large box of books so I shouldn't need to go to the library other than to return the books I currently have. Hmmmm! I might just have to get the next Odd book though.

This evening I discovered that what ever attacked my computer and took some files from my stored pictures also took a few of my word documents which I have books by author. That might be a run on sentence, but I hope you get my drift. It's all very weird to me. What purpose did this theft serve, other than to really p--- me off? Now I have no clue what else might be missing.

this is only a test

Looks like it worked from here. Let's publish and find out.

memorial day reading

Finally finished reading Dick Francis "Odds Against". For not being a big book (186 pages) it took me a lot longer to read than I had planned. At least I learned some things that I did not know having started reading the series in the middle. I look forward to reading the next book in the series of Sid Halley. He is a delightful character and very inspiring considering is tremendous loss.

I've been spending way too much time on the computer and accomplishing nothing else. I started reading Dean Koontz "Odd Hours" last night. Odd Thomas is another delightful character, a younger man with special abilities. This is the closest I get to reading books about the super natural. You almost wish you could see ghosts too. Well, not the kind Odd does, but I'd give anything to visit with my Mother.

successful visit

It was a very successful visit to the library today. I brought home six books, all from my list of "Want to Read". Since I was having difficulty which book to read first, I chose the one with the fewest pages.

Dick Francis has been around for a long time. I only recently started reading his books about a former jockey, Sid Halley. Sid Halley was once one of England's greatest jockeys until he ran into some bad luck and crippled his hand. Now as a detective, his luck is hasn't changed much. A thriller to read with subtle British humor.

"Odds Against" was first published in 1965. The book from the library is an original. The pages have yellowed over time, however, but it's not in bad condition considering it's been around for 34 years.

nothing to read

It has been awhile since I read one of Catherine Coutler's FBI thrillers. I had forgotten with all the suspense there is romance and humor. It really makes of an enjoyable read. I finally finished "Tail Spin" this afternoon. As with some books (movies too), I wish they would not end quit so soon. Sometimes I imagine more to the story. "Rachel and Jack are engaged and planning a December wedding . . . " fill in the blanks.

It's a good thing I recently cleaned up my book lists. I have my list printed, ready for a trip to the library. In the meantime I have nothing to read! A trip to the library first thing tomorrow morning is in order. Looks like I need to find something else to do this evening.

organization

What did I say about being organized, keeping lists of books I've read? It's all for not if you don't use them! Within the first paragraph of 'Long Time Gone' (J.A. Jance) I knew I had already read the book. Since it was published in 2008 it was still fairly fresh in my memory. If it hadn't been, I just might have re-read the book.

It's a good thing that I had another book in the wings. I go nuts when I don't have something to read. Anything won't do either. I know some people that can survive on reading just any old thing. Humph! Not moi!

So, I'm into Catherine Coulter's "Tail Spin" from her FBI series which I have been reading in order, but of course. You can't help but love Savich and Sherlock. Besides being a thriller, there is always romance involved.

Stormy weather makes for good reading today.

Introducing

As a young child, my parents encouraged me to read. I was a slow reader and found keeping up with the required reading in school was enough. About 15 years ago I finally got 'the bug'! I'm through reading Danielle Steele. I've had my fill of all that mushy stuff. I'm not ready to give up on Nora Roberts just yet, but it's been a while since I've read anything of hers.

I'm terribly anal about a lot of things. I once picked up Sue Grafton's "R is for Ricochet" only to discover it was a series. I located "A is for Alibi" in a used bookstore and caught up quickly. It just doesn't seem right not to start at the beginning. Every once in a while I get a book out of sequence. If I have something else to read, I'll put it down until I read the older books first.
I don't do that very often anymore since I now keep track, by author, of all the books I have read and those I still want to read.

With the economy such as it is, I am finally taking advantage of the library. Even spending a penny for a used book gets expensive when you add shipping. I'm reading suspense novels now. I just finished "Critical" by Robin Cook. You don't want to read one of his books if you are scheduled for surgery anytime soon. His books take me longer to read with all the medical terminology. I try to skip over it since I can't even figure out how to pronounce it.

I'm looking forward to starting "Long Time Gone" written by J. A. Jance. It's one of her J. P. Beaumont series. It takes place in Seattle which I'm familiar with having lived there years ago. He's such a delightful fellow.

I don't read Sci-Fi or scarry books about vampires, etc.