I didn’t quite time my reading right and I had to rush the last few pages before mystery book group started tonight. I did get my book read just in time but I hate it when that happens. Anyway, we met to discuss The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson.
I think most people enjoyed it quite a bit, unfortunately I didn’t like as much and I so wanted to like it. There were some parts I enjoyed but there were a couple of things that didn’t work as well for me including the ending. I’ll try to write up a review of it and share more thoughts but having said that, would I read another? Sure, I probably wouldn’t mind checking another out but just not anytime soon.
Next month we’ll discuss The Last Child by John Hart, which seems like it has gotten a lot of good reviews.
While I was at the bookstore I saw that the latest Bookmarks Magazine was out and has a special section on mystery and crime fiction. I meant to buy it but totally forgot to go back to get it after the discussion. I guess that means another trip to the bookstore is in store for later this week.
But now, I’m off to spend the evening with Masters: Collage. My husband got me this book and it is such eye candy! I love it.
I hate to rush books for deadlines, yet most of my deadlines are self imposed. Perhaps I need to be easier on myself.LOL.
I always wait until the last minute to read my book club book because I like to have it fresh in my mind for the discussion. Like you though, sometimes my planning is off and I have to rush to try to finish in time.
I have The Last Child on my shelves and really would love to get to it soon. That article in bookmarks on Mysteries and Thrillers was really good. There were so many I’d never heard of. Where have I been?
vivienne – I have some of those self-imposed ones too and I’m thinking what in the world? I mean, I’m doing this for fun! There’s enough rushing around in the world already right? 🙂
Stephanie – See, that’s why I like to wait until it’s closer to book group but I have to remember that I can get sidetracked by other books and then I’m rushing around! haha…
Sandy – I know, I’m thinking how do so many books escape me. I guess that just goes to show how many books are constantly being pubished. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Bookmarks article. I really want to go back and get it for that alone!
Too bad about the Johnson novel. I’d like to try it sometime. I also have Lost Child on my TBR pile, and like you have heard good things about it. At the moment I’m caught up in Tana French’s The Likeness and don’t want to put it down!
I had The Bookmarks magazine in my hand and then set it down and forgot to pick it back up! But, alas, again another trip back to the bookshop like you, which can’t be a bad thing, right! 🙂
Danielle – I recommend you do give it a try Danielle. I know Jenclair and Literary Feline really liked it and well it has gotten a lot of good reviews. Maybe it was just me! How fun that you are reading the French book. I can’t wait to read her latest!
Natalie – You don’t think we were subconsciously doing that in an effort to go back would you? 🙂
I’ve heard loads of good things about The Last Child. I hope you like it!