mystery
191 books.
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions (Tante Poldi #1)
by: Mario Giordano
Sadie
by: Courtney Summers
The Plague of Doves
by: Louise Erdrich
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Bury Your Dead (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #6)
by: Louise Penny
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A Study in Scarlet (Sherlock Holmes, #1)
by: Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Westing Game
by: Ellen Raskin
"3.5 - I struggled to follow this on audio, but otherwise it was really fun!"
- katelynn
07/16/2020
- katelynn
07/16/2020
The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business/The Manticore/World of Wonders
by: Robertson Davies
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The Perfect Couple (Nantucket, #3)
by: Elin Hilderbrand
The Whisper Man
by: Alex North
Your House Will Pay
by: Steph Cha
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The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
by: Stuart Turton
Piranesi
by: Susanna Clarke
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Lady in the Lake
by: Laura Lippman
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All the Missing Girls
by: Megan Miranda
"Super interesting and engaging listen! Just what I love in an audiobook. Cool (if somewhat confusing) format of telling the story backwards - like the movie Momento. The mystery of it kept me guessing and the ending was satisfying, although sad."
- katelynn
03/27/2019
- katelynn
03/27/2019
The Lost Book of the Grail
by: Charlie Lovett
Disappearing Earth
by: Julia Phillips
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Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, #2)
by: Jacqueline Winspear
The Salt Garden
by: Cindy Martinusen Coloma
In Cold Blood
by: Truman Capote
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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
by: Stuart Turton
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The Secret Keeper
by: Kate Morton
"Although a little slower paced than Morton's other novels, it delivers the same depth of character and twisting plot lines I love so much. The ending was also very heartwarming, compared to the other endings of her novels which are generally tragic in nature."
- katelynn
08/05/2014
- katelynn
08/05/2014
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In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad, #1)
by: Tana French
Named of the Dragon
by: Susanna Kearsley
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And Then There Were None
by: Agatha Christie
"I don't know why, but I had this book really built up in my mind, and it was somewhat of a let-down after that. What I enjoyed: it had much more atmosphere than most Christie novels. The action happened throughout the novel instead of just at the beginning. I was really freaked out throughout (which is a good thing). Certain elements of the story (that involved the deaths of children in the past - not a spoiler, I promise) I had to separate from emotionally. For obvious reasons. That took me out of the story somewhat.
Also, I was able to guess the ending based on some fairly clear clues. I was high-fiving myself over that one! Although it was rather disappointing to not be surprised.
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- katelynn
04/27/2018
Also, I was able to guess the ending based on some fairly clear clues. I was high-fiving myself over that one! Although it was rather disappointing to not be surprised.
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- katelynn
04/27/2018
The Pelican Brief
by: John Grisham
Meet Your Baker (A Bakeshop Mystery, #1)
by: Ellie Alexander
Saint X
by: Alexis Schaitkin
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
by: Matthew J. Sullivan
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Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1)
by: Jacqueline Winspear
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Death Comes to Marlow (Marlow Murder Club, #2)
by: Robert Thorogood
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The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1)
by: Jane Harper
"Exciting, twisty, good characters. All around a great read!"
- katelynn
10/18/2019
- katelynn
10/18/2019
The Perfect Couple
by: Elin Hilderbrand
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The Bangalore Detectives Club (Bangalore Detectives Club, #1)
by: Harini Nagendra
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A Rule Against Murder (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #4)
by: Louise Penny
Bearskin
by: James A. McLaughlin
Dial A for Aunties
by: Jesse Q. Sutanto
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Before the Fall
by: Noah Hawley
"3 stars because it kept me interested till the end - I wanted to know the whole story. Otherwise, I didn’t really like any of the characters - which isn’t a requirement, but there were so many I couldn’t really go deep with any one. I guess I just don’t understand the author’s point. What was he trying to do here? "
- katelynn
08/17/2019
- katelynn
08/17/2019
The Baker's Wife
by: Erin Healy
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The Appeal (The Appeal, #1)
by: Janice Hallett
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The Cartographers
by: Peng Shepherd
Crooked House
by: Agatha Christie
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (Finlay Donovan, #1)
by: Elle Cosimano
Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1)
by: Leigh Bardugo
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While Justice Sleeps (Avery Keene, #1)
by: Stacey Abrams
"2.5"
- katelynn
09/17/2023
- katelynn
09/17/2023
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Magic Hour
by: Kristin Hannah
The Ice Princess (Fjällbacka, #1)
by: Camilla Läckberg
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Death on the Nile (Hercule Poirot, #18)
by: Agatha Christie
"What a fun ride! Great psychology in this one. And I did not expect the conclusion at all."
- katelynn
10/21/2021
- katelynn
10/21/2021
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Destination Unknown (Agatha Christie Mysteries Collection)
by: Agatha Christie
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The Lost Man
by: Jane Harper
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The God of the Woods
by: Liz Moore
The Gold Bug
by: Edgar Allan Poe
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Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1)
by: Louise Penny
"I absolutely understand why people call this comfort reading. It's a murder mystery filled with beautiful, scenic imagery and endearing, complex characters. It's not often that I find a mystery that feels literary in the way it treats character development and relationships.
Although certainly not plot-driven, I'd call this a cozy and engaging read."
- katelynn
01/11/2019
Although certainly not plot-driven, I'd call this a cozy and engaging read."
- katelynn
01/11/2019
Where the Forest Meets the Stars
by: Glendy Vanderah
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The Latecomer
by: Jean Hanff Korelitz
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
by: Emmuska Orczy
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A Dangerous Collaboration (Veronica Speedwell, #4)
by: Deanna Raybourn
Devil in a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins, #1)
by: Walter Mosley
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The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #8)
by: Louise Penny
"4.5"
- katelynn
11/05/2021
- katelynn
11/05/2021
The Devil in the White City
by: Erik Larson
Ghosted
by: Rosie Walsh
The Muse
by: Jessie Burton
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The Lake House
by: Kate Morton
"This book was perfect until the very end. There was one detail that I would have left out - it was too kitschy. But I still give it 5 stars for the reading experience and for having such a well-crafted story. So many interesting twists and secrets - I was guessing until the end. One facet that I didn't appreciate that's also been in some of her other books is the way she manipulates your emotions to be absolutely fine with infidelity. It's not something that's beautiful and tragic - it's never good in any way.
Overall, fantastic book that I'm sure I'll read again and recommend to all!"
- katelynn
11/06/2015
Overall, fantastic book that I'm sure I'll read again and recommend to all!"
- katelynn
11/06/2015
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Woman on Fire
by: Lisa Barr
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Magpie Murders (Susan Ryeland, #1)
by: Anthony Horowitz
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The Tainted Cup (Shadow of the Leviathan, #1)
by: Robert Jackson Bennett
"3.5
What a crazy world! And a wild and unique detective. Our hero was easy to root for.
Overall well-written it just dragged and I got lost a bit. I think definitely read the print, don't do audio with this one, unless you can really focus."
- katelynn
05/01/2024
What a crazy world! And a wild and unique detective. Our hero was easy to root for.
Overall well-written it just dragged and I got lost a bit. I think definitely read the print, don't do audio with this one, unless you can really focus."
- katelynn
05/01/2024
Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1)
by: V.C. Andrews
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The Likeness (Dublin Murder Squad #2)
by: Tana French
"I just cannot believe I read this directly after The Secret History (SH). I had no idea that the basic story and themes are EXACTLY THE SAME. Blows my mind. There's no way that Tana French was not inspired by Donna Tartt's novel... it feels very, very weird.
That being said, I liked it way more. It was engaging and atmospheric. The characters were deeply flawed, but not despicable as in the SH. I understood and rooted for them still. There was true love among them. Cassie's journey so great to watch as well.
This was so well-done - characters and plot were fantastic!"
- katelynn
11/29/2019
That being said, I liked it way more. It was engaging and atmospheric. The characters were deeply flawed, but not despicable as in the SH. I understood and rooted for them still. There was true love among them. Cassie's journey so great to watch as well.
This was so well-done - characters and plot were fantastic!"
- katelynn
11/29/2019
The Familiar Dark
by: Amy Engel
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Firekeeper's Daughter
by: Angeline Boulley
"I didn't totally connect with the protagonist, but I respected her and rooted for her from beginning to end. I loved the way the author immerses you in the native culture of Sault Sainte Marie - I learned so much. I feel like my perspective and understanding has grown. It's a beautifully crafted novel, which I would categorize in religious fiction, not fantasy. Although the elements of that are super minor. "
- katelynn
12/08/2021
- katelynn
12/08/2021
Missing Isaac
by: Valerie Fraser Luesse
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Big Lies in a Small Town
by: Diane Chamberlain
"4.5"
- katelynn
05/18/2022
- katelynn
05/18/2022
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We Deserve Monuments
by: Jas Hammonds
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Mrs. Plansky's Revenge
by: Spencer Quinn
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The Death of Mrs. Westaway
by: Ruth Ware
"A fantastic heroine, a thick and creepy atmosphere, and a twisty mystery - adds up to exactly my kind of book! I knew a few pages in that I would love the journey and I certainly did!"
- katelynn
08/24/2019
- katelynn
08/24/2019
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #2)
by: Trenton Lee Stewart
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Dial A for Aunties (Aunties, #1)
by: Jesse Q. Sutanto
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Where the Crawdads Sing
by: Delia Owens
"For most of the novel, this book was just okay. It was so much hardship, sadness, uncomfortable relationships... but what saves it is the setting. I felt fully immersed in the marsh life. I was definitely swept away by the romance of it. Between this and The Peanut Butter Falcon, it’s been a real Carolina coast love fest over here!
The ending was great. I felt satisfied."
- katelynn
04/09/2020
The ending was great. I felt satisfied."
- katelynn
04/09/2020
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All This I Will Give to You
by: Dolores Redondo
"This is a long, complicated mystery with fantastic characters. The setting was so different than any other I've read which was fun. Definitely makes me want to visit a Spanish vineyard on a river!
And the mystery.. I just had NO idea what was going on. There were layers on layers. Phew.
It would've been 5 stars if not for (1) it got pretty dark towards the end and (2) it dragged a bit. It's also almost 500 pages so goodness, it's a commitment. I'd say it's a worthwhile commitment but there are content/trigger warnings a'pleanty! "
- katelynn
05/18/2020
And the mystery.. I just had NO idea what was going on. There were layers on layers. Phew.
It would've been 5 stars if not for (1) it got pretty dark towards the end and (2) it dragged a bit. It's also almost 500 pages so goodness, it's a commitment. I'd say it's a worthwhile commitment but there are content/trigger warnings a'pleanty! "
- katelynn
05/18/2020
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On the Wrong Track (Holmes on the Range, #2)
by: Steve Hockensmith
"3.5
This was a lot of fun, just like the first. It's a classic western with all of the best elements. I felt like I was watching a movie."
- katelynn
07/29/2020
This was a lot of fun, just like the first. It's a classic western with all of the best elements. I felt like I was watching a movie."
- katelynn
07/29/2020
Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #12)
by: Dorothy L. Sayers
November Road
by: Lou Berney
Death on the Nile
by: Agatha Christie
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The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra (Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation, #1)
by: Vaseem Khan
"Engaging and sweet, with a strong sense of place.
I really liked the characters.
I didn't love his portrayal of women, but overall it was a wholesome and enjoyable story. "
- katelynn
06/26/2024
I really liked the characters.
I didn't love his portrayal of women, but overall it was a wholesome and enjoyable story. "
- katelynn
06/26/2024
Bloodtree River
by: Sarah Barrie
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The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag (Flavia de Luce, #2)
by: Alan Bradley
"Just delightful. Flavia is the child-spirit I want to be. I'm in this for the long haul with her!"
- katelynn
08/10/2024
- katelynn
08/10/2024
The Summer Wives
by: Beatriz Williams
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The Satapur Moonstone (Perveen Mistry, #2)
by: Sujata Massey
"I liked this one even more than the first! The setting was EVERYTHING. I felt completely transported and obsessed with scenery, food and clothing descriptions. And as with the first book, the heroine is fantastic!"
- katelynn
05/05/2020
- katelynn
05/05/2020
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane (The Physick Book, #1)
by: Katherine Howe
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What She Knew (Jim Clemo #1)
by: Gilly Macmillan
"So. Good. At first, I was concerned because it seemed really similar to Gone Girl, but the similarities fade away after the very beginning of the book. This story takes you on a journey about human nature and shows what we are capable of under the most trying of circumstances. Unlike Gone Girl, it explores characters who have flaws, but ultimately love each other and are trying their best to deal with tragedy. It was a redemptive, though sad story. I definitely had to keep more of an emotional distance from it than I usually do with books, since the story is about the abduction of a child and what his mother goes through as a result. It was so well-written; I will definitely look out for more from this author."
- katelynn
03/21/2017
- katelynn
03/21/2017
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The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1)
by: Nita Prose
"4.5
What a lovely heroine! The author gets you rooting for her from the start.
This would've been a solid five stars if not for the ending, which introduces plot points that feel out of character for our narrator, as well as feel like a juke on the reader.
But still worth it. Will definitely read more!"
- katelynn
04/20/2024
What a lovely heroine! The author gets you rooting for her from the start.
This would've been a solid five stars if not for the ending, which introduces plot points that feel out of character for our narrator, as well as feel like a juke on the reader.
But still worth it. Will definitely read more!"
- katelynn
04/20/2024
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I Let You Go
by: Clare Mackintosh
"4.5
Hard to read at times, but man, so so good! I could’ve done with less violence and one of the twists at the end was just a little too much, otherwise it would’ve been 5 stars from me.
Oh, also, the second half involves first-person perspective from an abuser and it was disturbing. No thank you, did not like that. (But also, it was a great book, so I'm confused)"
- katelynn
07/15/2021
Hard to read at times, but man, so so good! I could’ve done with less violence and one of the twists at the end was just a little too much, otherwise it would’ve been 5 stars from me.
Oh, also, the second half involves first-person perspective from an abuser and it was disturbing. No thank you, did not like that. (But also, it was a great book, so I'm confused)"
- katelynn
07/15/2021
A Deeper Darkness (Dr. Samantha Owens, #1)
by: J.T. Ellison
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The Nature of the Beast (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #11)
by: Louise Penny
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The Widows of Malabar Hill (Perveen Mistry, #1)
by: Sujata Massey
"This was such an interesting read. It definitely immerses you in the culture and delivers a fun, twisty mystery. The heroine was plucky and intelligent and easy to root for!"
- katelynn
03/17/2020
- katelynn
03/17/2020
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1)
by: Alan Bradley
"Such a fun read! One I can't wait to share with my children. The narrator is a strong, smart, scientific girl that I want my daughters to emulate! The story is engaging and funny and heartwarming."
- katelynn
03/10/2015
- katelynn
03/10/2015
Lady Audley's Secret
by: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
The Sound of Glass
by: Karen White
The Dogs of Babel
by: Carolyn Parkhurst
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A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell, #1)
by: Deanna Raybourn
In the Market for Murder (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #2)
by: T.E. Kinsey
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The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, #1)
by: Alexander McCall Smith
"Slow to start, but it got better. "
- katelynn
05/08/2015
- katelynn
05/08/2015
While Justice Sleeps
by: Stacey Abrams
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, #4)
by: Agatha Christie
Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad, #3)
by: Tana French
The Madwoman Upstairs
by: Catherine Lowell
His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae
by: Graeme Macrae Burnet
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A History of Wild Places
by: Shea Ernshaw
Monday's Not Coming
by: Tiffany D. Jackson
Watching from the Dark (DCI Jonah Sheens, #2)
by: Gytha Lodge
The Ice Princess (Patrik Hedström, #1)
by: Camilla Läckberg
The Forgetting Time
by: Sharon Guskin
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What I Saw and How I Lied
by: Judy Blundell
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A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell, #2)
by: Deanna Raybourn
"The second book in a series with a great protagonist. Veronica is so much fun and this book was a breeze to get through. Very engaging and interesting, but not at all believable. I found the sexual discussions just gratuitous and dumb - there for shock value only. And there was just so much of it! Here's to hoping Book 3 gets better - I'm holding out for Veronica's sake!"
- katelynn
06/15/2019
- katelynn
06/15/2019
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A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #7)
by: Louise Penny
The Right Sort of Man (Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery #1)
by: Allison Montclair
Run Away
by: Harlan Coben
Dreamland Burning
by: Jennifer Latham
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Love & Saffron
by: Kim Fay
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A Red Herring Without Mustard (Flavia de Luce, #3)
by: Alan Bradley
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The Mistress of Bhatia House (Perveen Mistry, #4)
by: Sujata Massey
"3.5
I love going to Bombay with Perveen! I feel like I fully move in. I learned a lot in this one!"
- katelynn
02/05/2024
I love going to Bombay with Perveen! I feel like I fully move in. I learned a lot in this one!"
- katelynn
02/05/2024
The House on Vesper Sands
by: Paraic O'Donnell
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A Fatal Grace (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #2)
by: Louise Penny
"Reading this story was just like being wrapped in a warm blanket. I CRAVED reading it. So strange that a story about murder could make you feel that way! The characters and atmosphere were so rich.
I connected with this novel a lot more than the first in the series. I'm finally starting to understand what all the fuss is about! "
- katelynn
12/26/2019
I connected with this novel a lot more than the first in the series. I'm finally starting to understand what all the fuss is about! "
- katelynn
12/26/2019
Two Girls Down (Alice Vega, #1)
by: Louisa Luna
Deacon King Kong
by: James McBride
Lights All Night Long
by: Lydia Fitzpatrick
Strike Me Down
by: Mindy Mejia
Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #10)
by: Dorothy L. Sayers
Death at La Fenice (Commissario Brunetti, #1)
by: Donna Leon
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The Disappearances
by: Emily Bain Murphy
"This story had all the elements to be something I'd really like. And I did enjoy a good bit of it. For me, the "YA-ness" kind of ruined it. It took me out of the setting (the dialog felt too modern) and broke the atmosphere.
Overall though, it's an enjoyable, interesting mystery with some good character relationships."
- katelynn
01/22/2020
Overall though, it's an enjoyable, interesting mystery with some good character relationships."
- katelynn
01/22/2020
If We Were Villains
by: M.L. Rio
Assaulted Caramel (Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #1)
by: Amanda Flower
The Marsh King's Daughter
by: Karen Dionne
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Midnight at Malabar House (Malabar House #1)
by: Vaseem Khan
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Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3)
by: Tana French
"4.5
It's been a day, and I'm still thinking about it, missing it. I wish I hadn't predicted the major twist from the beginning, BUT it was definitely surprising (in a gut-wrenching way) to find out the motivations and context.
Knowing Tana French, I wasn't expecting a nice ending with a bow on it, but this book in particular left me feeling like there's so much more left for these characters. Like they have to go on living once I'm done with the book. It was a bit unsettling."
- katelynn
08/17/2023
It's been a day, and I'm still thinking about it, missing it. I wish I hadn't predicted the major twist from the beginning, BUT it was definitely surprising (in a gut-wrenching way) to find out the motivations and context.
Knowing Tana French, I wasn't expecting a nice ending with a bow on it, but this book in particular left me feeling like there's so much more left for these characters. Like they have to go on living once I'm done with the book. It was a bit unsettling."
- katelynn
08/17/2023
Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland, #2)
by: Anthony Horowitz
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The Stranger Diaries (Harbinder Kaur, #1)
by: Elly Griffiths
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Big Little Lies
by: Liane Moriarty
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In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad, #1)
by: Tana French
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The Mother-in-Law
by: Sally Hepworth
"I started this book expecting a thriller. Like a thriller, it is fast-paced and I didn’t want to put it down. But other than that it is mostly a family drama. I was so happy to be mis-informed! The drama was so real, so honest and believable. The relational complications were nuanced and explored with grace and understanding. I was so happy with what the author developed between the lead women - it was really lovely."
- katelynn
06/30/2019
- katelynn
06/30/2019
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One of Us Is Lying (One of Us is Lying, #1)
by: Karen M. McManus
"4.5
I almost loved this - just needed a little more depth. But what a great read!"
- katelynn
11/03/2022
I almost loved this - just needed a little more depth. But what a great read!"
- katelynn
11/03/2022
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1)
by: Alexander McCall Smith
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How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files, #1)
by: Kristen Perrin
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In the Market for Murder (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #2)
by: T.E. Kinsey
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes, #5)
by: Arthur Conan Doyle
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Destination Unknown
by: Agatha Christie
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
by: Deepa Anappara
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Force of Nature (Aaron Falk, #2)
by: Jane Harper
"This story has everything that makes a high-quality thriller: fantastic setting, a twisty plot that keeps you guessing, ATMOSPHERE out my ears, and complicated relationships that explore tough and relatable issues. Just as in The Dry, the location was a character itself. Fantastic!"
- katelynn
11/18/2020
- katelynn
11/18/2020
Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland #2)
by: Anthony Horowitz
The Wife Upstairs
by: Rachel Hawkins
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Yellowface
by: R.F. Kuang
"This book was like a train wreck – I couldn’t look away. I liked it enough to be riveted and not be able to put it down but ultimately it leaves a really bad taste in your mouth. But I think that’s intentional."
- katelynn
07/03/2024
- katelynn
07/03/2024
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts
by: Kate Racculia
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The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax, #1)
by: Dorothy Gilman
The Unseen
by: Katherine Webb
The Girl on the Cliff
by: Lucinda Riley
The Enchanted
by: Rene Denfeld
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The Moonstone
by: Wilkie Collins
The Other Americans
by: Laila Lalami
No One Knows
by: J.T. Ellison
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Unsettled Ground
by: Claire Fuller
Bloodtree River (Calico Mountain #1)
by: Sarah Barrie
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The Cruelest Month (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #3)
by: Louise Penny
"4.5
I came the realization about halfway through this book that this is a series I will read again. Which gave me immense relief because at times I find the writing confusing which is the ONLY criticism I have of this series.
I will read these books again, along with Anne of Green Gables and Narnia and Harry Potter.
Just like in Avonlea, Penny has created a place you want to move to. You want to sit around the fire with these people, eat their food and laugh with them. The magic of these stories is that the mystery is almost secondary to the relationships. The breakthrough with Armand and Beauvoir had me in tears."
- katelynn
05/06/2020
I came the realization about halfway through this book that this is a series I will read again. Which gave me immense relief because at times I find the writing confusing which is the ONLY criticism I have of this series.
I will read these books again, along with Anne of Green Gables and Narnia and Harry Potter.
Just like in Avonlea, Penny has created a place you want to move to. You want to sit around the fire with these people, eat their food and laugh with them. The magic of these stories is that the mystery is almost secondary to the relationships. The breakthrough with Armand and Beauvoir had me in tears."
- katelynn
05/06/2020
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line (Veronica Mars, #1)
by: Rob Thomas
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These Silent Woods
by: Kimi Cunningham Grant
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions
by: Mario Giordano
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The Hangman's Daughter (The Hangman's Daughter, #1)
by: Oliver Pötzsch
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Goodbye Earl
by: Leesa Cross-Smith
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Only Ever Her
by: Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
All Things Cease to Appear
by: Elizabeth Brundage
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
by: Olga Tokarczuk
A Great Deliverance (Inspector Lynley, #1)
by: Elizabeth George
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Verity
by: Colleen Hoover
"It kept me engaged, but it was all a bit much. I probably wouldn't recommend -- too crude, too crass."
- katelynn
08/18/2024
- katelynn
08/18/2024
The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1)
by: Robert Galbraith
A Share in Death (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, #1)
by: Deborah Crombie
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A Treacherous Curse (Veronica Speedwell, #3)
by: Deanna Raybourn
"Much better than the last one! I'm hooked again and will continue until these two finally get together. Woot! Love the ride."
- katelynn
02/01/2023
- katelynn
02/01/2023
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The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #5)
by: Louise Penny
"This was a shocker for me - I can't believe she did what she did! Wow.
But another cozy, wonderful Gamache story. I loved every minute. Certain parts were so moving I had to pause, take a moment to get it together. All from a mystery novel! What Penny does with these books is really special."
- katelynn
09/26/2020
But another cozy, wonderful Gamache story. I loved every minute. Certain parts were so moving I had to pause, take a moment to get it together. All from a mystery novel! What Penny does with these books is really special."
- katelynn
09/26/2020
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The Bombay Prince (Perveen Mistry #3)
by: Sujata Massey
"I think part of my issue with this book is user error - I didn't listen to the audio and I didn't take the time to get as immersed in the setting as I did with the last two. But also the writing felt stilted and awkward.
I don't think I'm giving up on Perveen yet, but we'll see."
- katelynn
07/09/2021
I don't think I'm giving up on Perveen yet, but we'll see."
- katelynn
07/09/2021
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
by: Agatha Christie
The Daughter of Time (Inspector Alan Grant, #5)
by: Josephine Tey
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Holmes on the Range (Holmes on the Range, #1)
by: Steve Hockensmith
"This one was a lot of fun! Stayed interesting all the way through. Funny and heartwarming characters and a mystery that was not at all obvious."
- katelynn
04/22/2017
- katelynn
04/22/2017
The Deptford Trilogy
by: Robertson Davies
I Liked My Life
by: Abby Fabiaschi
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Defending Jacob
by: William Landay
"Wow what an emotional ending - I feel like I'll be reeling for a while. What a well-written book - but definitely hard to read. It's unsettling and disturbing- especially as a parent. Not sure I'd re-read it, but it's definitely worth the first read. I'll be thinking about this book for a long time."
- katelynn
01/24/2015
- katelynn
01/24/2015
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The Lovely Bones
by: Alice Sebold
"Tough to listen to - probably a bit over the line for what I usually read. It was very well written though. The family relationships, the way they break apart and come together, make it a worthwhile read. There were some elements that were a little too fantastical for me – it just seemed out of the tone of the rest of her novel. Also kind of creepy and weird."
- katelynn
04/04/2019
- katelynn
04/04/2019
