Wednesday, November 04, 2020

October 2020 Additions to My eBook Stockpile


I'm going to keep this short and sweet for two reasons. One, I'm still trying to play catch-up with my blog posts now that I'm feeling much better. When you've been blogging for so long, you've got a routine, and when you slip off the rails... ouch! Two, Denis has taken some well-deserved time off work, and I'd much rather be spending some of that time with him. Hopefully, we can get out to the Wildlife World Zoo or the Desert Botanical Garden while he's home.

I showed a modicum of restraint last month. There were fewer bargains to be had, and I had my mind on other things. I've grouped my acquisitions by genre/ subgenre, and if you click on the title, you will be taken to Amazon US for more information about that book. Let's see what I couldn't resist!


~~~Historical Fiction~~~
 
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. Set in Korea.
 
 
~~~Cozy Mystery~~~
 
Tidings of Death at Honeychurch Hall by Hannah Dennison. Set in England.
Apprehend Me No Flowers by Diane Vallere. Set in Texas.
 
 
~~~Serial Fiction~~~
 
Dead Woman Driving: Episode 2: Raising the Dead by Sue Ann Jaffarian. Set in Missouri. My review on Goodreads.
 
 
~~~Investigative Reporter~~~
 
Blood Memory by Margaret Coel. Set in Colorado.
 
 
~~~Genealogical Mystery~~~
 
The Christmas Carol by M.J. Lee. Set in England.
 
 
~~~Police Procedural~~~
 
Deep Waters by Barbara Nadel. Set in Turkey. 


~~~Thriller~~~

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. Set in New York City.
Careful What You Wish For by Hallie Ephron. Set in the USA.



What do you think? Are there any that tickle your fancy? Any that you've already read and can give a thumbs-up to? Which ones? Inquiring minds would love to know!
 


18 comments:

  1. Oooh, a new Hannah Dennison Honeychurch Hall mystery! I hadn't seen that one come out; I'll be especially interested in that, Cathy, as I like that series. And I see you've got a Margaret Coel on your list, too. I think she has a lot of talent, and evokes that part of the country really effectively in her writing.

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    1. Hi Margot, I had not heard of the Honeychurch Hall mysteries but they sound intriguing. Thanks for mentioning that you have enjoyed them!

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    2. I think she must've been dropped by her US publisher, which is a shame. They always gave that series the most gorgeous covers. I'm just thrilled that I saw Dennison mention the book on her Facebook page.

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    3. Gretchin, this is a very enjoyable series, and I think you'd like it. The first book is Murder at Honeychurch Hall, and if you click on that link, you can read my review of the book.

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  2. Lock Every Door sounds very suspenseful! Glad you are feeling better

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    1. I am, thanks. I read my first Riley Sager book a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it, so I thought I'd give another one a try. :-)

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  3. I have heard good things about the Diane Vallere series. The Christmas Carol looks intriguing to me...

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    1. I love this Madison Night series by Diane Vallere, Gretchen. Please give it a try!

      The Christmas Carol is the latest in another series that I enjoy featuring a former UK police officer who now works on solving mysteries contained in her clients' family histories.

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  4. I'm glad you're on the mend! And I'm deeply appreciative of your timing of this post - it's so nice to have a selection of books to think about instead of the news.

    Barbara Nadel's name looked familiar, and sure enough, I have the first book in her series on my to-read list. This may be a sign that I need to get my hands on a copy...

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    1. I really enjoyed the first two of Nadel's series, and have the third in paperback on those infamous TBR shelves.

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  5. Was hoping that the Dennison book would be available on Netgalley but not yet. Will be looking out for this one.

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  6. Fascinating list. Will look for reviews. Apprehend me No Flowers, hnnn, Maybe Send Me no Flowers or Lend me No Flowers. Still funny.
    Enjoy reading. It's always good to have lots of back-up books depending on one's mood. A mood for cozies is different from a mood for thrillers.

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    1. Yes, it takes a different mindset for cozies. I really enjoy this particular series by Vallere. The main character's hero is Doris Day, and the titles are all plays on Day's films.

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  7. I recently finished the first book in Margaret Coel's Wind River series after reading one of your reviews! I love finding a new-to-me series that allows me to binge! Thanks, Cathy.

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    1. You're welcome! I'm glad you visited Father John and Vicky.

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  8. Oh gosh, I found Overdrive at my library system, so I can read without even a Kindle. I started 3 books and I can find out if I'm going to finish it without going anywhere or paying a penny. A book by Nicola White, Scottish writer, Laidlaw, by William McIlvaney and Those Women, by Ivy Pochoda. And my real book is Tana French's newest, The Searcher. What's a reader to do? As the English say, "I'm spoilt for choice!" But it's like being in a literary bakery.

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