I’m not sure how it happened but all of a sudden I’m in the middle of five books and I don’t know that I’ll have a lot of reading time in the next couple of weeks but let’s see what I can do.
The other day I decided to finally start a Joy Ellis book after reading so many great reviews from Jenclair and Kay about this series. I began with the first book in the series, Crime on the Fens, and I’m hooked. Although I’m not very far in two major events have already happened so I’m excited to find out what happens next.
Then the other morning I realized that my book group is in less than two weeks so I thought I’d better hurry up and I started Murder on the Quai by Cara Black. I’m only about a chapter in and although it’s too soon, I’m enjoying this more than the last time I tried a book in this series so I’m hopeful.
Another book I recently started is The Distance by Zoe Folbigg. This is a love story across the miles as Cecilie is Norway and Hector is in Mexico. How will the two bridge the miles and give their relationship a chance.
The last two books on my nightstand that I am enjoying but unfortunately I’ve fallen a bit behind on are Here Comes Mrs. Kugelman by Minka Pardelski and Garden Party and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield.
So I’ve told myself no new books to the nightstand until I finish at least one! Let’s see if I can make some progress this weekend. Speaking of, any big plans? I’m hoping to get some reading done and I may try to stop in at a favorite used bookstore. I’ll keep you posted. Have a great weekend!
Glad you decided to try Joy Ellis’ series. I’ve never read any of Cara Black’s books though I do seem to remember that I tried the first and stalled. I should try again. For some reason, books set in France don’t seem to grab me. Have a good weekend and stay cool!
🙂 I’ve liked every book in Joy Ellis’ Fens series. She has two different series set in the Fens, and I love the characters in both!
The series Kay reviewed looked good to me, too. I dislike reading more than one book at a time, though, as I can’t seem to get in the flow of any of them then.
I need to read a Joy Ellis mystery this summer. Her books sound so good. 🙂
I keep finding myself in this situation — lots of books started, very few books finished! Good luck working through some of them 🙂
Five books! I ‘d get them all mixed up in my head…lol. I had to stop reading Needful Things last week week to read a review book, but now I am back to Needful Things. Enjoy your books and happy weekend 🙂
I have been wanting to try Cara Black, but I keep putting it off. My husband liked the one book he read by her so-so, but said I would like it. I think his “so-so” is what put me off. LOL I am glad you are enjoying Murder on Quai better than your last read in the series. Ellis is definitely an author I want to try thanks to Kay and Jenclair as well.
I hope you continue to enjoy your reading, Iliana! I am hoping I can fit in more reading this month, but I seem to always say that. Haha
Have a great week.
Kay – I hope you’ve been able to stay cool. I am done with Summer! 🙂 I do like a Parisian setting but the main character and I didn’t hit if off the first time I read one of the books. This one I’m enjoying more!
Jenclair – Oh I didn’t realize she had two series in the same setting. I did get the one featuring DI Galena and am really excited about it.
Bellezza – I used to only read one book at a time until I tried juggling several and I was hooked. Haha.. Every once in a while though I do sort of focus on just one especially when I feel like I’m not making any progress!
Lark – I hope you’ll give them a try too!
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) – The struggle is real, right? 🙂
Literary Feline – Oh that probably would have put me off too! I know, every month I start with the best intentions and then at the end I’m wondering what happened! Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed your books!
Haven’t read anything by this author but I’m sure intrigued now after all the mentions from you, Jenclair and Kay. 🙂