tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2769123092956059264..comments2024-03-29T04:57:22.367-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Serial Offender: Guilty As Charged, Part TwoLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76493775049766507392009-08-13T05:32:09.359-07:002009-08-13T05:32:09.359-07:00I'm personally a big fan of the Steve Berry an...I'm personally a big fan of the Steve Berry and James Rollins collections. Rollins' novels were a lot more sci-fi in the beginning than they are now (now they're more artifact/religious conspiracy) but they're still great to read if you want something escapist. I only got as far as the 3rd James Patterson Women's Murder Club books when I had to stop. There was something about the writing I couldn't stand, something about his female characters voices seemed unrealistic, but I haven't read his other works. Have fun!Alaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305704919065945772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19068215810523169182007-07-19T06:15:00.000-07:002007-07-19T06:15:00.000-07:00Hi, Erin! Yes, I go overboard when it comes to se...Hi, Erin! Yes, I go overboard when it comes to series. LOL I need to update my lists because I've started a couple of these and need to switch them over to the other series' list. I haven't been in much of a vampire mood lately, but I'm sure it will come back. I'm looking forward to reading the blood series. I loved her Summoner books.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24345636989618092462007-07-15T19:24:00.000-07:002007-07-15T19:24:00.000-07:00You have a lot of series there! I highly recommend...You have a lot of series there! I highly recommend the blood series from Tanya Huff, once you start you'll keep flying through the books. The last angered me so much I couldn't finish it though.ErinPaperbackstashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13879655467410960166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20438962369892476452007-06-15T08:46:00.000-07:002007-06-15T08:46:00.000-07:00Thanks, Debi. I do that too, wait for the paperba...Thanks, Debi. I do that too, wait for the paperback versions to come out on some of the series I read while others I can't wait to get in hardback (some I don't read until the paperback version is out in stores and then don't I feel like an idiot! Haha). I burnt out on Kay Scarpetta too and don't read that series anymore.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76124037987711551452007-06-14T03:59:00.000-07:002007-06-14T03:59:00.000-07:00If I don't read the 6th Target, it's mostly becaus...If I don't read the 6th Target, it's mostly because of too many other books calling out for my attention. I most likely will wait for it to come out in paperback and get it through booksfree. Sometimes I get burned out on series though - I did with Cornwell's Scarpetta series.twiga92https://www.blogger.com/profile/16751327144782362475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88392473285130778472007-06-02T21:38:00.000-07:002007-06-02T21:38:00.000-07:00Kathrin - Series books can be so addicting, can't ...Kathrin - Series books can be so addicting, can't they? I noticed you posted your list of series books. I'm on my way to take a closer look. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76427834002085888362007-06-02T15:38:00.000-07:002007-06-02T15:38:00.000-07:00I know quite a few of the series on your list... I...I know quite a few of the series on your list... <BR/>I loved the following:<BR/>Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who<BR/>Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar<BR/>Shirley Damsgaard's Abby & Ophelia Jensen<BR/>Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme & Amelia Sachs<BR/>Tess Gerritsen's Jane Rizzoli<BR/>Jilliane Hoffman's C.J. Townsend<BR/>Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter<BR/>Victoria Laurie's Abby Cooper<BR/>Donna Leon's Guido Brunetti<BR/>Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak<BR/><BR/>I already read Sarah Strohmeyer's Bubbles Yablonsky up to #3 or 4, but it started getting bad, so I quit. <BR/><BR/>I tried the following - though didn't like it:<BR/>Lee Child's Jack Reacher (don't know, was somehow not my cuppa)<BR/><BR/>I tried the following authors, but different books - didn't like them either:<BR/>Mo Hayder<BR/>Barb & JC Hendee<BR/><BR/>And then I have 12 series that are on my shelves waiting for me as well...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523843355458133836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58783735161880935532007-06-01T11:09:00.000-07:002007-06-01T11:09:00.000-07:00Melody - Yes, I'm lucky my husband is so handy wit...Melody - Yes, I'm lucky my husband is so handy with a computer! I definitely must read Pig Island if you liked it so much. :-)<BR/><BR/>Rhinoa - I wish I knew the answer to your question. I really need to stop bringing in new books . . . Read the ones I have. LOL<BR/><BR/>Danielle - I went a little crazy there with the series. I'm trying not to collect too many new ones until I get the ones I have read. I'm not always successful though.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91314630181089954522007-06-01T10:47:00.000-07:002007-06-01T10:47:00.000-07:00Wow! And I thought I had lots of mystery series w...Wow! And I thought I had lots of mystery series waiting for me on my shelves!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39355976217322154052007-05-30T03:09:00.000-07:002007-05-30T03:09:00.000-07:00I had a look at your librarything and it made me f...I had a look at your librarything and it made me feel better. I have just under 1500 and just over 800 TBR so similar stats to you. It surprised me we only share 116 books though. Why I keep buying books when I have so many to read I don't know! (addicted moi???)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51778567156531506362007-05-28T18:47:00.000-07:002007-05-28T18:47:00.000-07:00Ahh...it's so good that your hubby is the html exp...Ahh...it's so good that your hubby is the html expert! So you can always change the look you want!!! ;)<BR/><BR/>I hope you will pick up <I>Pig Island</I> soon. I think this will be one of my picks for my 'Book of the Year' this year, hehe.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20289455498351569662007-05-28T15:19:00.000-07:002007-05-28T15:19:00.000-07:00Thanks, Melody. My husband gave me a helping hand...Thanks, Melody. My husband gave me a helping hand. He's the html expert. I haven't yet read Pig Island, but I hope to. I like dark books. :-)<BR/><BR/>Rhinoa - I have a pretty good idea of how many books I own, thanks to Library Thing that has a running total. I even know how many books are in my TBR room. It's shameful just how many.<BR/><BR/>Debi - I've heard the Women's Murder Club is a great series. Any reason you won't be reading the 6th book or is it because you are waiting for the paperback version?<BR/><BR/>Karen - Thanks! I like change now and then. Maybe too much.<BR/><BR/>Carrie K - I do wish these authors would slow down so I have time to catch up. Their continuing to write just puts me behind further. ;-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77637517092933458562007-05-28T12:29:00.000-07:002007-05-28T12:29:00.000-07:00Wow. That's a list and a half there and it's for s...Wow. That's a list and a half there and it's for series? How long are you planning on living? And you do realize that they'll be writing more in the series ;)Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58674523329171796892007-05-28T07:07:00.000-07:002007-05-28T07:07:00.000-07:00Love the new look on the blog!!Love the new look on the blog!!Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87607552246385242272007-05-28T04:52:00.000-07:002007-05-28T04:52:00.000-07:00James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series are p...James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series are pretty good. I'm not sure I'm going to read the latest one though - 6th Target. I love series. A lot of these I haven't heard of.twiga92https://www.blogger.com/profile/16751327144782362475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7963140286304251832007-05-28T03:55:00.000-07:002007-05-28T03:55:00.000-07:00Wow that's a lot of reading you have planned! I mu...Wow that's a lot of reading you have planned! I must do these lists at some point, but I doubt they will be as long as yours :)<BR/><BR/>Out of interest do you have any idea of roughly how many books you own?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55616675067548647302007-05-28T00:34:00.000-07:002007-05-28T00:34:00.000-07:00Ooh, I love the new look, Wendy! I wish I know cod...Ooh, I love the new look, Wendy! I wish I know coding...and I'm too chicken to do anything for fear I will mess up everything!!! LOL.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading <I>The Devil of Nanking</I>, I think that book is a little dark, but not as dark as <I>Pig Island</I>. Have you read it?Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40642877147138652632007-05-28T00:26:00.000-07:002007-05-28T00:26:00.000-07:00Kookie - I get a little crazy over series sometime...Kookie - I get a little crazy over series sometimes. I've heard Deaver's Rhyme series is excellent. I saw The Bone Collector years ago and decided I had to read the books. I just haven't mananged to do that yet. And Anne George's series I put off getting for a long while, but decided it might be a fun read. I used to only like the hard boiled stuff, but as time goes by, I find myself drawn to the lighter mysteries as well.<BR/><BR/>SuziQ - I've read one Harlan Coben stand alone and fell in love with Coben. It wasn't until I met the author last year that I decided that I should give his series a try. I was worried it would be too sports oriented for me, but he convinced me otherwise.<BR/><BR/>Lee Child is definitely one of my must try authors. I've heard nothing but good things about him. Same with Julia Spencer-Fleming.<BR/><BR/>I've read one book by Philip Margolin and thought the book was good, but not as good as others I've read. And Karin Slaughter, I've heard that she can be brutal and graphic. I only have one of her books, but she's got me curious.<BR/><BR/>David Rosenfelt is on my wishlist. I want to try and read some of the series I have already before collecting anymore, but when has that ever stopped me, eh?<BR/><BR/>Tara - The mystery challenge will be a breeze if I can figure out where to start. LOL <BR/><BR/>I have read Patricia Cornwell's books up to a point. The Kay Scarpetta series and I had a bit of a falling out, and I am not reading it anymore. The earlier books were very good and she was among my favorite thriller writers for a long while.<BR/><BR/>Karen - I've had poor Linda Barnes' book on my shelf for a long time now. Lori Armstrong's a fairly new addition to my TBR stacks, but her series sounds like it will be a good one and I'm looking forward to reading her books.<BR/><BR/>I'm a sucker for a good mystery. I'll check out Craig Johnson's books. I used to work with someone with that same name, but they are definitely two different people. Thanks for the recommendation!<BR/><BR/>Melody - Ah, someone who likes the paranormal books! I have read all of the Anita Blake books. I admit I have shied away from trying her Merry Gentry series for specific reasons, but it's one I definitely do want to read one of these days. I read The Devil of Nanking not too long ago and loved it. <BR/><BR/>I agree, Melody, if only we could read full-time and didn't have to spend so much time at work. HahaLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44714794954191957582007-05-27T22:46:00.000-07:002007-05-27T22:46:00.000-07:00Oh my! What a great list, Wendy! :D I have the fol...Oh my! What a great list, Wendy! :D <BR/><BR/>I have the following series from your list:<BR/>1) Jennifer Armintrout <BR/>2) Patricia Briggs <BR/>3) Laurell K Hamilton - Not Merry Gentry but Anita Blake's series<BR/>4) Kim Harrison <BR/>5) Mo Hayder<BR/><BR/>Ah, if only I am able to read (full-time) and don't have to worry about work, hehe!! :PMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69642732451124462482007-05-27T18:18:00.000-07:002007-05-27T18:18:00.000-07:00You've got some great books on your list, and I'm ...You've got some great books on your list, and I'm thrilled to see that Lori Armstrong is on it, since she's a good friend and an amazing writer and her series is super.<BR/><BR/>Linda Barnes is one of my all time favorite mystery writers.<BR/><BR/>I just came back from a mystery conference in Omaha called Mayhem in the Midlands and have to recommend Craig Johnson's books. His are set in Wyoming with a sheriff character. I started his first one while I was at the conference after meeting him. I'm already halfway through it, and it really is a great book and he's up to No. 3, which is always exciting to find that there are more books!<BR/><BR/>Of course this gives you another one to add to the list...Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10901019177467771032007-05-27T17:55:00.000-07:002007-05-27T17:55:00.000-07:00Wow. What a list! No wonder you're having troubl...Wow. What a list! No wonder you're having trouble deciding what to choose for the Mystery challenge. I don't read many mysteries, though I used to read my Mom's discarded Patricia Cornwell/Kay Scarpetta novels. I suspect you've read those as they're not on your list. I can only wish you luck with all these.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6442371188562365122007-05-27T17:17:00.000-07:002007-05-27T17:17:00.000-07:00I LOVE Harlan Coben and the Myron Bolitar series.L...I LOVE Harlan Coben and the Myron Bolitar series.<BR/><BR/>Lee Child and Jack Reacher are also my favorite type of mystery hero - smart mouthed and irreverent.<BR/><BR/>Philip Margolin - although he's a fellow Portlander, not as good as the others.<BR/><BR/>Karin Slaughter: brutal and graphic violence, but good thrillers.<BR/><BR/>Julia Spencer-Fleming: Excellent - highly recommended.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't read them yet, I also highly recommend the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. Start with Open and Shut.SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80358119122252378662007-05-27T10:58:00.000-07:002007-05-27T10:58:00.000-07:00My word! You do like series. I don't read many b...My word! You do like series. I don't read many but I do love Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme novels and Anne George's Southern Sisters. <BR/><BR/>Once you start a Lincoln Rhyme mystery it is impossible to put down. I don't care for traditional mysteries, but these are action packed and fraught with danger and suspense.<BR/><BR/>The Southern sisters are just fun. They are like people you would like to hang out with (even though whenever they are around someone dies). <BR/><BR/>I think once you get around to reading those you'll like them.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.com