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What we're reading in January 2007
Ever wonder what the folks who work at a mystery bookstore like to read? Well, here's your answer. Each month we ask everyone here to pick a book, current or older, that they truly enjoyed and are enthusiastic about. Of course, if you visited the store, we'd tell you directly what we like but for those of you who can't come see us, this is the next best thing. Our special thanks to Judi for pulling this feature together and to all the staff who contributed their picks.
Presented here are the picks for this month, an archive of earlier months is available from the menu at the left.
And don't forget to check our Favorites of 2006.
What Judi is reading
If you liked Harris’ Chocolat because it was a love story, Gentlemen & Players is not a love story. If you loved Five Quarters of the Orange because it was a historical-suspense novel, this is not. You will love this novel because it is a superbly crafted and thrilling tale of revenge. Set at an elite British grammar school in the ultimate clash of class and privilege. Harris’ novel unfolds as an elaborate game of chess complete with pawns and paupers, bishops and bullies, kings and queens as well.
What Lynne is reading
McKinty continues in the tradition of Ken Bruen, delivering another quick-paced, yet elegant, thriller featuring Michael Forsythe, who made his first appearance in the acclaimed Dead I May Well Be. In this witty novel characterized by brusque, powerful dialogue, Michael must assist the FBI by infiltrating an IRA terrorist cell in the U.S., a task which turns out to be even more dangerous than it initially seems. Born in Northern Ireland and educated at Oxford, McKinty capitalizes on his background in crafting The Dead Yard, a novel sure to keep you reading late into the night. And the next morning you will want to check out Adrian McKinty’s backlist titles, including the eloquent Hidden River.
What Margo is reading
Michelle Scott introduces a fun, new series with Saddled with Trouble, The First Horse Lover's Mystery. After a failed marriage, Michaela Bancroft is working hard to make it on her own in the man's world of quarter horse breeding and training. Her Uncle Lou has always been her greatest supporter. But when she finds Lou dead, her world begins to crumble, and worse yet, she may be the next victim. This is a definite must for any horse lover - and a good mystery to boot!
What Mary Alice is reading
The classic suspenser has it all: a love story, a hidden past, a foul murder, blackmail and--best of all--the malevolent Mrs. Danvers. Brilliantly brought to the screen by Alfred Hitchcock. Here’s a wonderful opportunity for your book group to enjoy a classic evening of this fine novel and an equally fine film on DVD. What could be better!
What Mary Katherine is reading
Kathleen Mallory is back, and better than ever in her 9th book. Mallory fans look forward to these books with great anticipation. If you haven't yet discovered Carol O'Connell's terrific character, you should. Each book is a terrific suspense novel, and each unpeels another layer of its heroine. Mallory is not your typical protagonist - she's more like J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas, but without dashing romance of Roarke. This is a hardcore character with personality traits not normally found in a female - which is one of the reasons I love her and continue to be grateful to Richard for recommending her all those years ago.
If you had a chance to see Rita Mae Brown, you should already have this terrific addition to her Hunt series. If not, you are missing one of the most entertaining and dynamic authors writing today. For animal lovers, this is a must. For anyone who's ever been curious about the splendor of The Hunt, this is a great way to learn about it and be entertained at the same time. After meeting her, she has gone to an author I enjoy to a Must Read.
What Richard is reading
In the present climate a thriller that supposes what would happen if the United States became an Islamic Republic faces an uphill climb in gaining readers and that's a shame because Ferrigno's book is thought-provoking and a hell of a read at the same time. He's put his imagination to work in constructing a future world that most of us would find impossible to imagine and does it in a way that is credible.
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