tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post7611855335107243336..comments2024-03-29T09:36:04.116-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Fallen by Linda Castillo and The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen - RIP Reading...Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-30241031162002970352021-09-18T09:04:24.372-05:002021-09-18T09:04:24.372-05:00Yes, I understand about series books, Melody. I f...Yes, I understand about series books, Melody. I find I can only handle a few series at a time and stay caught up.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-57618177633463242652021-09-18T09:03:57.494-05:002021-09-18T09:03:57.494-05:00You can never go wrong reading a Barbara Michaels ...You can never go wrong reading a Barbara Michaels book - at least I don't think so. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51259560836121689752021-09-13T06:36:20.904-05:002021-09-13T06:36:20.904-05:00Fallen sounds like a good read and I enjoyed The V...Fallen sounds like a good read and I enjoyed The Vanishing Season too. Have not read the rest of the Ellery series yet though and I'm bad when series books are concerned. I feel I could never catch up on them, lol. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-23016862813958748742021-09-11T16:36:52.075-05:002021-09-11T16:36:52.075-05:00I'm only a few books into the Linda Castillo s...I'm only a few books into the Linda Castillo series but it's so good. I'm looking forward to continuing with it. You're off to a great start with this challenge! I am reading a Barbara Michaels and it's so good. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-13974048915701686002021-09-10T09:07:39.411-05:002021-09-10T09:07:39.411-05:00I liked both and have now read the 2nd book in the...I liked both and have now read the 2nd book in the series featuring The Vanishing Season and am about 1/3 through the 3rd book. Moving right along with those characters.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-55312975104273875342021-09-10T09:06:54.568-05:002021-09-10T09:06:54.568-05:00Fall is indeed a good time to read the books for t...Fall is indeed a good time to read the books for this challenge. I always tried to select a spooky/Gothic type book for the mystery group in October. Just seemed suitable. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-17270604917824161242021-09-10T09:05:47.107-05:002021-09-10T09:05:47.107-05:00Oh, yes, mysteries and thrillers definitely count....Oh, yes, mysteries and thrillers definitely count. And I am enjoying this event completely. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-12494879982802846062021-09-10T09:05:17.127-05:002021-09-10T09:05:17.127-05:00Yes, this challenge is never a 'stretch' f...Yes, this challenge is never a 'stretch' for me at all. Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-22373705737274440022021-09-09T19:42:47.056-05:002021-09-09T19:42:47.056-05:00I'm glad to see you enjoyed The Vanishing Seas...I'm glad to see you enjoyed The Vanishing Season. I just discovered this one gathering dust on my NetGalley shelf and realized I knew nothing about it. The Linda Castillo is one I want to try.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-83539984053658430742021-09-08T22:16:51.548-05:002021-09-08T22:16:51.548-05:00You're off to a great start to the RIP challen...You're off to a great start to the RIP challenge! I've got a mystery going on my nightstand (Deborah Crombie) and another on audio (T.E. Kinsey) on my phone. I doubt I'll get through all of my selections, but it's a great time to read a lot of mysteries & thrillers, isn't it?Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-14267794317405708092021-09-08T11:09:59.222-05:002021-09-08T11:09:59.222-05:00You inspire me to want to read books for RIP. I ca...You inspire me to want to read books for RIP. I can totally do mysteries and thrillers and have had a few on my list that I've been waiting on. Enjoy the event!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-21655304997607340332021-09-07T15:54:35.159-05:002021-09-07T15:54:35.159-05:00Two solid reads to kick off RIP. This is your time...Two solid reads to kick off RIP. This is your time of year, Kay!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-57142556441921747072021-09-07T14:26:38.045-05:002021-09-07T14:26:38.045-05:00Kay, one of the series you have suggested was Bett...Kay, one of the series you have suggested was Betty Webb's Lena Jones series, and I think I would try that one first. But I will keep Linda Castillo's series in mind (going to the book sale soon). I know many people like that series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-23155871122268227962021-09-07T14:04:42.509-05:002021-09-07T14:04:42.509-05:00It's a great crime series, Angela. The first ...It's a great crime series, Angela. The first book is called Sworn To Silence (I think). Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-22094827855002256682021-09-07T14:04:18.985-05:002021-09-07T14:04:18.985-05:00It has started well, Cath. I think the Castillo s...It has started well, Cath. I think the Castillo series just keeps getting better. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-74084729338497184302021-09-07T14:03:43.589-05:002021-09-07T14:03:43.589-05:00Tracy, Linda Castillo's book do have violent c...Tracy, Linda Castillo's book do have violent crimes, but I know that each of us has our own tolerance for those things - the descriptions, etc., I mean. You might try one and see what you think or this may not be a good match for you.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-31927567603318230592021-09-07T14:02:38.800-05:002021-09-07T14:02:38.800-05:00I'm delighted to know that, Lark. With praise...I'm delighted to know that, Lark. With praise from both you and Jenclair, I think I'll just go ahead and read all 4 of the Ellery books. I think #5 will be out early next year maybe.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77291217584795071342021-09-07T14:01:48.875-05:002021-09-07T14:01:48.875-05:00Oh, that is good to know, Jenclair! I'm about...Oh, that is good to know, Jenclair! I'm about 1/4 through the 2nd Ellery book. It's definitely keeping my interest.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-56473142268023565072021-09-07T14:01:18.212-05:002021-09-07T14:01:18.212-05:00Yes, so far my reading is going well with the RIP ...Yes, so far my reading is going well with the RIP challenge. It helps that my 'normal' reading preferences fit right in. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-33773154022618769902021-09-07T14:00:38.331-05:002021-09-07T14:00:38.331-05:00It definitely is!It definitely is!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-73558259556329186832021-09-07T06:25:10.572-05:002021-09-07T06:25:10.572-05:00I've never read a book set in the Amish commun...I've never read a book set in the Amish community, so that sounds really interesting!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28023064306862394072021-09-07T03:28:02.027-05:002021-09-07T03:28:02.027-05:00I've read several Linda Castillo's and don...I've read several Linda Castillo's and don't really know why I didn't read any more. I need to as my daughter loves them and so many other people as well, so they're clearly worth it. Your RIP has started well, Kay! Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-90662637661754161322021-09-06T23:27:51.411-05:002021-09-06T23:27:51.411-05:00Both of these are authors I have not read. I had h...Both of these are authors I have not read. I had had the impression that Castillo's books were too violent.<br /><br />I am glad to see that your reading is going well.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-79488420316541307052021-09-06T15:40:38.220-05:002021-09-06T15:40:38.220-05:00I just finished reading Fallen, and I thought it w...I just finished reading Fallen, and I thought it was another good one from Linda Castillo. And I'm a fan of Ellery Hathaway...I've read all four books with her as the main character and loved them all. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-78720973759206669912021-09-06T13:50:34.564-05:002021-09-06T13:50:34.564-05:00Two down! I actually liked the next books in Scha...Two down! I actually liked the next books in Schaffhausen's Ellery Hathaway series even better.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com