75 Books...More or Less! discussion

1. Death of an Outsider by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

Starting out 2011 where I started 2010, with M.C. Beaton. I'm going back now and picking up the books at the beginning of the series. Can't believe I started in the middle of a series last year, very unlike me.

2. Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

Kathy - I myself have a very hard time starting in the middle of a series. I inadvertently did so buy picking up a book on a whim at the library and I'm currently going through the same process. Good luck starting back at the beginning!

Christy wrote: "Kathy - I myself have a very hard time starting in the middle of a series. I inadvertently did so buy picking up a book on a whim at the library and I'm currently going through the same process. ..."

Thanks, Christy. It's an obsession now. I have to finish the first of the series before I can read anything else. Geez, how OCD can I get?

3. Death of a Hussy by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

4. Death of a Snob by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

5. Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

6. Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

7. Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton (3 stars)

8. House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo (4 stars) Kindle

9. Death of a Nag by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

10. Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

This one was particularly good!

11. Death of a Dentist by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

12. Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

13. Death of an Addict by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

Are you caught up on the series yet Kathy? If not, you look like you've made some serious progress. :)

Christy wrote: "Are you caught up on the series yet Kathy? If not, you look like you've made some serious progress. :)"

I've finally finished the series. Well, actually there are 2 that I had trouble finding, the 1st one and another early one, but I'm not sure if I'll go back and try to find them at this point. I had already read from the middle to the end of the series, so now I'm waiting for the next one that comes out the end of this month.

14. The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett (5 stars)

15. The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb (4 1/2 stars)

16. Left Neglected by Lisa Genova (5 stars)

Oh Kathy, I'm glad the you loved Genova's new book! I can't wait to read it :)

Andrea wrote: "Oh Kathy, I'm glad the you loved Genova's new book! I can't wait to read it :)"

She deals with such fascinating matter (grey matter, lol)!

17. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (5 stars)

Great reading!

18. Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton

19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)

20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)

Kthy I discovered Alan Bradley this year and I am in love with his writing and little Flavia!

Kathy wrote: "20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)"

That sound's very interesting!

Andrea wrote: "Kthy I discovered Alan Bradley this year and I am in love with his writing and little Flavia!"

Glad to hear you love Flavia, too, Andrea!

Amy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)"

That sound's very interesting!"

I thought it very sweet. Ann Martin authored another book after this one, Everything for a Dog, that tells the story of Bone, Squirrel's (the dog in A Dog's Life) brother and what happened to him. I plan on reading it soon.

21. My Reading Life by Pat Conroy (5 stars)

kathy, I really enjoyed learning about Conroy and his life!

Kathy wrote: "17. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (5 stars)

Great reading!"

One of my book clubs is about to start this one. Glad to see you enjoyed it!

Kathy wrote: "19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)"

Reading this one now and I'm loving it so far!

Christy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)"

Reading this one now and I'm loving it so far!"

So glad you're enjoying it. I just love Flavia!

Andrea wrote: "kathy, I really enjoyed learning about Conroy and his life!"

He made it all so interesting. It was just like listening to him talk.

22. Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein (4 stars)

23. The House at Riverton by Kate Morton (4 1/2 stars)

I'm reading the second Flavia book as we speak and I'm just in live with that little girl.

I just got the third Flavia book! I LOVE her!! So quirky! I even got my mom hooked!! ;-) To be fair, she introduced me to Hamish McBeth and as soon as I find Death of a Gossip (the first one and ONLY one we do not have), I will start that series. She LOVES him too!!

I enjoyed "The Forgotten Garden", but found it really sad. And I CANNOT wait to read the new Lisa Genova book as well. I hope my library gets it in soon!!

And I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Blue Balliet books. Those three kids just were amazing. I need to re-read all three of them again. But I have to say, The Wright 3 was probably my favorite!!! I love books that engage you AND where you learn something without realizing you are learning!! :-)

Dawn Michelle wrote: "I just got the third Flavia book! I LOVE her!! So quirky! I even got my mom hooked!! ;-) To be fair, she introduced me to Hamish McBeth and as soon as I find Death of a Gossip (the first one and ON..."

Dawn, good luck on finding Death of a Gossip. It's the only one I haven't read. I think I can order it used on Amazon, going to go back and check. I agree with you about The Wright 3; it's my favorite one, too. I hope you get to read the new Lisa Genova book, Left Neglected, soon. She has become a new favorite author of mine. It's so cool that you and your mom both enjoy the Flavia series and soon the Hamish MacBeth ones.

Andrea wrote: "I'm reading the second Flavia book as we speak and I'm just in live with that little girl."

She is quite a gal!

24. These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf (4 stars)

25. Jamaica Inn by Daphne duMaurier (4 stars)

26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)

Kathy wrote: "26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)"

Just reading the name Ann M. Martin brought forth a wave of nostalgia. I used to love the Baby - Sitters Club books.

Christy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)"

Just reading the name Ann M. Martin brought forth a wave of nostalgia..."

I always get that too Christy!!! LOL...

Christy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)"

Just reading the name Ann M. Martin brought forth a wave of nostalgia..."

I didn't know she had written those until after I'd read A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray.

27. Water, Stone, Heart: A Novel by Will North (4 stars)

28. Everything for a Dog by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)