tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post8378363372121497379..comments2024-03-28T21:16:19.040-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Book series suggestions for readers who like British crime shows - yes, another rerun...Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-57976350721429580752020-05-14T10:36:20.954-05:002020-05-14T10:36:20.954-05:00They are still around...hope you can find some of ...They are still around...hope you can find some of them.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87712770650197074732020-05-11T22:29:37.867-05:002020-05-11T22:29:37.867-05:00Why have I still not read any of these? I know Ti...Why have I still not read any of these? I know Tilt a Whirl is already on my wishlist so I need to get to it!stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153048131267328535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-58221331713754069472020-04-27T12:05:18.051-05:002020-04-27T12:05:18.051-05:00Glad that these might be some good picks for you, ...Glad that these might be some good picks for you, Katherine.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-55581602886968656452020-04-27T12:04:53.908-05:002020-04-27T12:04:53.908-05:00Deb, I'm glad to know that your sister-in-law ...Deb, I'm glad to know that your sister-in-law might find some new authors and books to try. You know, reader advisory was one of my favorite parts of working at the library. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-65656126334058061292020-04-27T12:03:57.331-05:002020-04-27T12:03:57.331-05:00Yes, I don't think so many people know about K...Yes, I don't think so many people know about Kwei Quartey. His books are really good in my opinion.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-42516492493430281552020-04-27T12:03:20.716-05:002020-04-27T12:03:20.716-05:00Well I'm always glad to add to another reader&...Well I'm always glad to add to another reader's TBR. Seriously, hope you can find a few that you'll like.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-34414115554612801642020-04-26T17:19:48.910-05:002020-04-26T17:19:48.910-05:00Oh so many good suggestions! I liked early Lynley...Oh so many good suggestions! I liked early Lynley but he got a bit miserable in later books (or at least that's what I remember - very possible I'm wrong). We've also been watching A LOT of British crime shows so this is perfect as I've read almost none of these.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-19715228536691864322020-04-26T06:26:17.106-05:002020-04-26T06:26:17.106-05:00I love these recommendations, especially the speci...I love these recommendations, especially the specificity of them. I will pass these along to my sister-in-law, a huge mystery reader, who rarely reads outside of her single favorite author. She might like some variety.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-27545568534463663262020-04-25T18:53:42.054-05:002020-04-25T18:53:42.054-05:00I do love a good historical mystery. :-) And yay f...I do love a good historical mystery. :-) And yay for mention of Kwei Quartey! Great list, Kay.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-2706171095282953842020-04-25T15:51:52.639-05:002020-04-25T15:51:52.639-05:00Wow, you've given me a ton of books to read ab...Wow, you've given me a ton of books to read about and check out. Most of these are new to me - not sure why I haven't heard of them, but I've found a few ones I want to try.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-59985501585069411422020-04-25T13:15:32.038-05:002020-04-25T13:15:32.038-05:00I don't know the answer to that, Melody. Seve...I don't know the answer to that, Melody. Several of the series I mentioned above are at an end. Sadly.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-19644817540208872302020-04-25T13:15:05.865-05:002020-04-25T13:15:05.865-05:00Opposites for sure!Opposites for sure!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-91250800209125838382020-04-25T13:14:52.901-05:002020-04-25T13:14:52.901-05:00You might be surprised at how many you'd enjoy...You might be surprised at how many you'd enjoy, Ti. And I do love some Harlen Coben.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-31735135366717506932020-04-25T13:14:26.057-05:002020-04-25T13:14:26.057-05:00As I said, the Faye book was pretty gritty, but it...As I said, the Faye book was pretty gritty, but it was interesting in the history of the beginnings of the New York police.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-13188843891680149392020-04-25T13:13:46.334-05:002020-04-25T13:13:46.334-05:00Yes, I'm glad to help.Yes, I'm glad to help.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-30332271174058635212020-04-25T13:13:34.933-05:002020-04-25T13:13:34.933-05:00Oh, Susan, the Grabenstein series just gets better...Oh, Susan, the Grabenstein series just gets better and better. I really loved it and was sad to know that he wasn't going to write more. He's done very well with books for the younger set though.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77970097884021916472020-04-25T13:12:41.031-05:002020-04-25T13:12:41.031-05:00Oh, good. Glad that I'm nudging you toward so...Oh, good. Glad that I'm nudging you toward some books you already own, Tracy.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-76334299023994589022020-04-25T13:12:14.501-05:002020-04-25T13:12:14.501-05:00Very good. Hope you can find some she'd like....Very good. Hope you can find some she'd like.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28492462121918175672020-04-25T05:13:09.345-05:002020-04-25T05:13:09.345-05:00That's a great list, Kay! Will check out some ...That's a great list, Kay! Will check out some of these authors' books which I haven't read. And I so miss Mo Hayder's books! I think I've read them all but it seems like she hasn't have a new book out for a long while. I wonder if she's still writing. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-7607646900189958002020-04-24T15:40:04.201-05:002020-04-24T15:40:04.201-05:00It's been a long time since I've read anyt...It's been a long time since I've read anything by Mo Hayder! I think I have a couple on my shelf, so maybe I'll get back to them after I finish with Louise Penny. Talk about extreme opposites. :)Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-14771329529507228012020-04-24T15:18:58.621-05:002020-04-24T15:18:58.621-05:00I've been watching those Harlen Coben shows on...I've been watching those Harlen Coben shows on Netflix and now I have a bunch of his books requested from the library. I didn't think British detective shows were my thing but they are. Check out The Stranger. <br />Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-42418231860532953582020-04-24T15:04:17.911-05:002020-04-24T15:04:17.911-05:00There are some great series on here but I'm re...There are some great series on here but I'm really curious about the Lyndsay Faye one... I love that time period and I can't remember hearing about this one before! Thank you for this list as you've reminded me of some favorites I haven't checked on in a while!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-89523916389318933842020-04-24T14:00:25.693-05:002020-04-24T14:00:25.693-05:00Some familiar favorites and some new possibilities...Some familiar favorites and some new possibilities to explore! jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77863077563446302312020-04-24T13:59:37.211-05:002020-04-24T13:59:37.211-05:00You've listed several of my favorite series. I...You've listed several of my favorite series. I started the Grabenstein series recently and it's definitely quirky and unique! I haven't gone on to the second book yet, but I will.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-86433309570851872272020-04-24T12:18:25.997-05:002020-04-24T12:18:25.997-05:00Someday I am going to read the DI Darko Dawson ser...Someday I am going to read the DI Darko Dawson series; I have the first one in that series. I have read two books in Quentin Bates series and want to continue that. I have read one of the Constable Molly Smith series set in Canada and have another on the shelves. I am sure I have already noted here that I have read three books in the Claire Fergusson series and want to continue it. Some of the other series I have tried, some I may try someday.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.com