And I'm right in the middle of reading American Spring by Walter R. Borneman. It mostly focuses on the first six months of 1775 and the decisions and turning points that led to America's revolution. It's interesting and well-written and I'm enjoying it. I'm just not getting through it very fast. But I hope to finish it up soon, because I want to start reading Dolin's Rebels At Sea next month.
And I just started reading Janice Hallett's The Killer Question. It's an epistolary mystery set in a pub in England and is told through texts, group messages, police interviews, and emails. It's pretty amusing so far, even though I have no idea where it's headed. I do know there will be a murder. The characters are pretty funny, especially how caught up they get in the pub's weekly Monday night quiz contest. If you want to read an excellent review of it, check out Helen's review. It's what made me want to check it out myself.
So no reviews today.
Just some good books and some happy reading.
I'm glad you're enjoying The Killer Question!
ReplyDeleteI am very much enjoying it!
DeleteI just finished reading I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver and have started The Academy by ElinHilderbrand. I'm listening to Future Boy by Michael J. Fox. Happy Reading.
ReplyDeleteThe Academy is one I really want to read! I hope it's as good as it sounds. :D And thanks for commenting.
DeleteMore titles for my reading list. I particularly like the sound of "The Killer Question" so I might move that one to near the top of the list.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was different and fun. And it has some pretty funny moments, too.
DeleteMy husband and I have listened to a few of the Hurwitz books when we have been travelling. That series works for both of us and so we are slowly making our way through it. Good to know it worked for you. I've read a couple of Janice Hallett's books but not this new on as yet. I do have a copy of it. I really enjoy trying epistolary fiction and so her method of writing is fun for me. Hope it ends up being a good one!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of the Orphan X books. Evan is the best! :D
DeleteHappy reading.
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:D Hi, Regine!
DeleteMaybe I should pick up The Killer Question again. I got bored after a few chapters. Probably because I loved The Appeal so much I haven't found any of the subsequent books as good. Need to give it another chance!
ReplyDeleteSometimes books work for you, and sometimes they don't. I felt like the beginning of this one was a little hard to get into because of all the characters and contest chatter...but it gets better. And I thought it was fun in the end.
DeleteYou read more than one book at a time? My mom used to do that. I could never. lol
ReplyDeleteI've been MIA after my fall but I'm trying to get back a little bit and catch up on what I missed. The whole story will be on my Sunday post, hope to see you there.
I heard about your fall and I'm so sorry...but very glad nothing was broken and you're going to be okay. And yes, I do sometimes read more than one book at a time...usually with denser nonfiction books. I find I need to break them up with a lighter, easier fiction read. :D
DeleteThank you, I appreciate that.
DeleteMy mom would have a book in each room and read that book when she was in that room. I have to stick to one book at a time.
I checked on The Killer Question on Netgalley as that really appealed to me. Long archived.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. It is a fun one. Maybe you could try one of her other books?
DeleteThe Evan Smoak books are new to me, will look those up, as Kay seems to be a fan too. Had to laugh at the pub quiz thing, it features in Richard Osman's We Solve Murders too, they're quite popular in the UK. :-D
ReplyDeleteThe pub quiz parts of this book were hilarious! I loved how seriously all the teams except one took them. And I love the Orphan X books. They're full of action...and can get a little violent at times, but Evan is such a great character!
DeleteThat first one sounds great
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite series. :D Best read in order though.
DeleteThe Killer Question sounds so good! I love anything with epistolary content😁
ReplyDeleteI do, too! Epistolary novels are so fun imo. :D
DeleteHappy reading! Antihero sounds very good.
ReplyDeleteIt was awesome.
DeleteYou're on a string of good books! I didn't love Orphan X when I read it a few years ago, but everyone else seems to really love the series. I'm tempted to give it another go.
ReplyDeleteI remember you didn't really like Evan Smoak or connect with him as a character. Not every book is for every reader. I just know I really love this series. :D
DeleteThe Killer Question sounds great! I just added it to my list! :D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear your thoughts if you ever get a chance to check it out. :D
DeleteLark, how are you my friend? Looks like you've been reading some great books. I love Hallett's books - they are always such a treat.
ReplyDeleteHey, Nadia! I'm really looking forward to reading Hallett's other books now. This one was SO fun.
DeleteI haven't read any of these authors though I really want to read the Janice Hallet. I've heard her books are so much fun. Gregg Hurwitz's books always sound good but for some reason I've never read anything by him. Enjoy your reading!
ReplyDelete:D I've finished the Hallet mystery and loved it. Can't wait to read more of her books.
DeleteThese sound good. And I still want to watch the PBS /Ken Burns series again on The American Revolution as I fell asleep a couple times but it was excellent. Luckily we have it taped. Enjoy the book on it.
ReplyDeleteI really want to watch the Burns American Revolution series, too! (And I had to laugh about you falling asleep while watching it; that happens to me more and more now. ;D )
DeleteSo thrilled you loved Antihero too!
ReplyDeleteIt was the best! I loved that Joey and Candy both had bigger roles in it. :D
DeleteThe Killer Question sounds perfect! I will have to see if my library can get it.
ReplyDeleteAmerican Spring is also super appealing. I love the title, and of course, the focus.
American Spring is SO good. I ended up loving it. And learning a lot about Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill. I highly recommend it.
DeleteI also loved Antihero, Lark. I loved how they all worked together to get some bad guys off the streets. I have Killer Question to read, but I think I might try and listen to it instead.
ReplyDeleteKiller Question is fun. I wonder how well an audio version of it would work since it's all written in texts, emails, etc.
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