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Old May 22nd 10, 12:26 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Cheryl Isaak
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On 5/22/10 1:44 AM, in article
, "Liz from
Humbug" wrote:

On May 21, 3:18*am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
On 5/20/10 11:23 PM, in article
, "Liz from





Humbug" wrote:
On May 20, 10:37*am, "Lucille" wrote:
I just got my new Kindle and now I have to add a book. * Since this is a
virgin, I want that book to be a really good read. *Not the great American
novel, just something entertaining. *I love mysteries and contemporary
novels. *Pretty much anything but Harlequin Romance.


Any suggestions?


Blessed Are the Cheesemakers, by Sara Kate Lynch. *It's actually more
fun to listen to but it was also a good read. *It is FULL of twists
and turns that will keep you guessing and laughing, and maybe even
crying. *Or, there is Shadow of the Wind. *It takes place in Barcelona
after WWII. *I think the author on that one is "Zafon", but I don't
remember exactly. *Happy Reading!
Liz from Humbug


That was *good one and I read her other one too - oh what was it now.. By
Bread Alone. And it turns out she has a whole bunch of others too.

Another thought, though maybe not for book #1, is anything from Katie
Fforde. Perky little romances.

Cheryl


Oh, I forgot about those! I discovered them accidentally while looking
up Jasper Fforde and decided that I like Katie's books even
better. :-) Right now, I'm re-reading the Amelia Peabody books.

Liz from Humbug

Aren't they fun. If you want something slightly more earthy but in similar
vein, look for Katie McAllister's regency romps or her contemporary novels
(The Corset Diaries is a good place to start) - really really fun.

I adored the early Amelias. They were fun and frothy and good mysteries but
some time around when kids become adults, well, they lose their charm for
me.

If you want more Elizabeth Peters and IF you can find them read "The Camelot
Caper", and then all the Vicki Bliss books - in order. Talk about fun. And I
love most of her early stand alone books and the librarian series is good
too. My personal favorite is the "Summer of the Dragon Bones". You can tell
some one with archeological knowledge and who knows the Southwestern US
wrote it. (this gives a good reason to pour through books at thrift shops
and such and gives you an excuse to see what is in the craft sections.)

Cheryl


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Old May 22nd 10, 12:47 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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When I got mine, the first books I bought were my favorites - the ones
I read over and over. Nora Roberts, Mercedes Lackey, Tamora Pierce,
and Jayne Ann Krentz are most of the authors. Unfortunately, I
couldn't get all my favorites - some because the authors won't allow
digital copies of thier books to be sold, and some because the books
have been out of print for a looong time.


On Thu, 20 May 2010 13:37:58 -0400, "Lucille"
wrote:

I just got my new Kindle and now I have to add a book. Since this is a
virgin, I want that book to be a really good read. Not the great American
novel, just something entertaining. I love mysteries and contemporary
novels. Pretty much anything but Harlequin Romance.

Any suggestions?

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Old May 22nd 10, 10:14 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:

If you want more Elizabeth Peters and IF you can find them read "The Camelot
Caper", and then all the Vicki Bliss books - in order. Talk about fun. And I
love most of her early stand alone books and the librarian series is good
too. My personal favorite is the "Summer of the Dragon Bones". You can tell
some one with archeological knowledge and who knows the Southwestern US
wrote it. (this gives a good reason to pour through books at thrift shops
and such and gives you an excuse to see what is in the craft sections.)

Cheryl


Don't forget that "Elizabeth Peters" is also "Barbara Michaels" and they
are both actually Barbara Mertz - see www.mpmbooks.com

I was first introduced to her books by a young librarian in my local
public library more than twenty years ago. He said "do you like
mysteries that are kind of funny, and sarcastic, but very good and very
well written?" Naturally I said yes, please. The first one I read was
"Ammie Come Home" and the second was "Legend in Green Velvet".
Although the latter is somewhat outdated now, I still find it absolutely
hilarious, and both of them are still on my shelves, as are most of her
other books. Many of the Michaels ones have recently been reissued in
paperback. I did finally get tired of the Amelia Peabody series, which
were really extremely good, but I thought it should have ended with
- I think it was "He Shall Thunder in the Sky" - in which all the
loose ends of the series appeared to be tied up. However, she kept on
writing them, I imagine her publishers were not about to give up such a
lucrative series. BTW, my alltime faves in her series books are those
featuring Jacqueline Kirby, but she apparently is not going to write any
more of those in the near future.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans


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Old May 23rd 10, 01:44 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Cheryl Isaak
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On 5/22/10 5:14 PM, in article ,
"Olwyn.Mary" wrote:

Cheryl Isaak wrote:

If you want more Elizabeth Peters and IF you can find them read "The Camelot
Caper", and then all the Vicki Bliss books - in order. Talk about fun. And I
love most of her early stand alone books and the librarian series is good
too. My personal favorite is the "Summer of the Dragon Bones". You can tell
some one with archeological knowledge and who knows the Southwestern US
wrote it. (this gives a good reason to pour through books at thrift shops
and such and gives you an excuse to see what is in the craft sections.)

Cheryl


Don't forget that "Elizabeth Peters" is also "Barbara Michaels" and they
are both actually Barbara Mertz - see www.mpmbooks.com

And I missed her when she was in Boston years ago (it seems ancient history
now)

I was first introduced to her books by a young librarian in my local
public library more than twenty years ago. He said "do you like
mysteries that are kind of funny, and sarcastic, but very good and very
well written?" Naturally I said yes, please. The first one I read was
"Ammie Come Home" and the second was "Legend in Green Velvet".

Never did find the Ammie -
Although the latter is somewhat outdated now, I still find it absolutely
hilarious, and both of them are still on my shelves, as are most of her
other books.

Have you read Summer of the Dragon Bones - I think she's the 'prototype' for
Vicki. And The Camelot Caper is funniest one ever

Many of the Michaels ones have recently been reissued in
paperback. I did finally get tired of the Amelia Peabody series, which
were really extremely good, but I thought it should have ended with
- I think it was "He Shall Thunder in the Sky" - in which all the
loose ends of the series appeared to be tied up. However, she kept on
writing them, I imagine her publishers were not about to give up such a
lucrative series. BTW, my alltime faves in her series books are those
featuring Jacqueline Kirby, but she apparently is not going to write any
more of those in the near future.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans



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Old May 23rd 10, 03:59 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Olwyn.Mary
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
On 5/22/10 5:14 PM, in article ,
"Olwyn.Mary" wrote:


Cheryl Isaak wrote:


If you want more Elizabeth Peters and IF you can find them read "The Camelot
Caper", and then all the Vicki Bliss books - in order. Talk about fun. And I
love most of her early stand alone books and the librarian series is good
too. My personal favorite is the "Summer of the Dragon Bones". You can tell
some one with archeological knowledge and who knows the Southwestern US
wrote it. (this gives a good reason to pour through books at thrift shops
and such and gives you an excuse to see what is in the craft sections.)

Cheryl


Don't forget that "Elizabeth Peters" is also "Barbara Michaels" and they
are both actually Barbara Mertz - see www.mpmbooks.com


And I missed her when she was in Boston years ago (it seems ancient history
now)


I was first introduced to her books by a young librarian in my local
public library more than twenty years ago. He said "do you like
mysteries that are kind of funny, and sarcastic, but very good and very
well written?" Naturally I said yes, please. The first one I read was
"Ammie Come Home" and the second was "Legend in Green Velvet".


Never did find the Ammie -

Although the latter is somewhat outdated now, I still find it absolutely
hilarious, and both of them are still on my shelves, as are most of her
other books.


Have you read Summer of the Dragon Bones - I think she's the 'prototype' for
Vicki. And The Camelot Caper is funniest one ever


Many of the Michaels ones have recently been reissued in
paperback. I did finally get tired of the Amelia Peabody series, which
were really extremely good, but I thought it should have ended with
- I think it was "He Shall Thunder in the Sky" - in which all the
loose ends of the series appeared to be tied up. However, she kept on
writing them, I imagine her publishers were not about to give up such a
lucrative series. BTW, my alltime faves in her series books are those
featuring Jacqueline Kirby, but she apparently is not going to write any
more of those in the near future.

Olwyn Mary in New Orlean



See if you can get Ammie Come Home on Inter-Library loan. It really is
worth it, IMO. Also, "Shattered Silk" and "Stitches in Time" follow on
from it. Yes, of course I have "The Camelot Caper" and "Summer of the
Dragon" (no bones on the end of the title). If you liked that one, you
might also look for "The Sea King's Daughter".

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
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Old May 23rd 10, 01:38 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Cheryl Isaak
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On 5/22/10 10:59 PM, in article ,
"Olwyn.Mary" wrote:

Cheryl Isaak wrote:
On 5/22/10 5:14 PM, in article ,
"Olwyn.Mary" wrote:


Cheryl Isaak wrote:


If you want more Elizabeth Peters and IF you can find them read "The
Camelot
Caper", and then all the Vicki Bliss books - in order. Talk about fun. And
I
love most of her early stand alone books and the librarian series is good
too. My personal favorite is the "Summer of the Dragon Bones". You can tell
some one with archeological knowledge and who knows the Southwestern US
wrote it. (this gives a good reason to pour through books at thrift shops
and such and gives you an excuse to see what is in the craft sections.)

Cheryl

Don't forget that "Elizabeth Peters" is also "Barbara Michaels" and they
are both actually Barbara Mertz - see www.mpmbooks.com


And I missed her when she was in Boston years ago (it seems ancient history
now)


I was first introduced to her books by a young librarian in my local
public library more than twenty years ago. He said "do you like
mysteries that are kind of funny, and sarcastic, but very good and very
well written?" Naturally I said yes, please. The first one I read was
"Ammie Come Home" and the second was "Legend in Green Velvet".


Never did find the Ammie -

Although the latter is somewhat outdated now, I still find it absolutely
hilarious, and both of them are still on my shelves, as are most of her
other books.


Have you read Summer of the Dragon Bones - I think she's the 'prototype' for
Vicki. And The Camelot Caper is funniest one ever


Many of the Michaels ones have recently been reissued in
paperback. I did finally get tired of the Amelia Peabody series, which
were really extremely good, but I thought it should have ended with
- I think it was "He Shall Thunder in the Sky" - in which all the
loose ends of the series appeared to be tied up. However, she kept on
writing them, I imagine her publishers were not about to give up such a
lucrative series. BTW, my alltime faves in her series books are those
featuring Jacqueline Kirby, but she apparently is not going to write any
more of those in the near future.

Olwyn Mary in New Orlean



See if you can get Ammie Come Home on Inter-Library loan. It really is
worth it, IMO. Also, "Shattered Silk" and "Stitches in Time" follow on
from it.

Read those two - so I'll see if the library can find Ammie for me
Yes, of course I have "The Camelot Caper" and "Summer of the
Dragon" (no bones on the end of the title).

Actually, Summmer had several titles along the way. I used to read her fan
page; my paperback copy is either from the UK or Canada (can't go check
easily) - I have sleeping boys in my living room)
If you liked that one, you
might also look for "The Sea King's Daughter".

Will do - looks like there a fair number of her more recent stuff I've
missed. Thank you

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Old May 23rd 10, 01:49 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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On May 21, 3:37*am, "Lucille" wrote:
I just got my new Kindle and now I have to add a book. * Since this is a
virgin, I want that book to be a really good read. *Not the great American
novel, just something entertaining. *I love mysteries and contemporary
novels. *Pretty much anything but Harlequin Romance.

Any suggestions?


Ok, for the technically unsavey lady from Australia from
Australia....what the heck is a Kindle? As for #1 book....Lord of the
Rings!
Sandy
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Old May 23rd 10, 02:39 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
lucille
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"Sandy Bell" wrote in message
...
On May 21, 3:37 am, "Lucille" wrote:
I just got my new Kindle and now I have to add a book. Since this is a
virgin, I want that book to be a really good read. Not the great
American
novel, just something entertaining. I love mysteries and contemporary
novels. Pretty much anything but Harlequin Romance.

Any suggestions?


Ok, for the technically unsavey lady from Australia from
Australia....what the heck is a Kindle? As for #1 book....Lord of the
Rings!
Sandy


It's an e-book reader. Here's a link to the Amazon website that will
explain it:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015T963C/...sl_a6eh7sgtv_e

Lucille

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Old May 23rd 10, 05:17 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Liz from Humbug
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On May 22, 4:26*am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
On 5/22/10 1:44 AM, in article
, "Liz from





Humbug" wrote:
On May 21, 3:18*am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
On 5/20/10 11:23 PM, in article
, "Liz from


Humbug" wrote:
On May 20, 10:37*am, "Lucille" wrote:
I just got my new Kindle and now I have to add a book. * Since this is a
virgin, I want that book to be a really good read. *Not the great American
novel, just something entertaining. *I love mysteries and contemporary
novels. *Pretty much anything but Harlequin Romance.


Any suggestions?


Blessed Are the Cheesemakers, by Sara Kate Lynch. *It's actually more
fun to listen to but it was also a good read. *It is FULL of twists
and turns that will keep you guessing and laughing, and maybe even
crying. *Or, there is Shadow of the Wind. *It takes place in Barcelona
after WWII. *I think the author on that one is "Zafon", but I don't
remember exactly. *Happy Reading!
Liz from Humbug


That was *good one and I read her other one too - oh what was it now... By
Bread Alone. And it turns out she has a whole bunch of others too.


Another thought, though maybe not for book #1, is anything from Katie
Fforde. Perky little romances.


Cheryl


Oh, I forgot about those! I discovered them accidentally while looking
up Jasper Fforde and decided that I like Katie's books even
better. :-) *Right now, I'm re-reading the Amelia Peabody books.


Liz from Humbug


Aren't they fun. If you want something slightly *more earthy but in similar
vein, look for Katie McAllister's regency romps or her contemporary novels
(The Corset Diaries is a good place to start) - really really fun.

I adored the early Amelias. They were fun and frothy and good mysteries but
some time around when kids become adults, well, they lose their charm for
me.

If you want more Elizabeth Peters and IF you can find them read "The Camelot
Caper", and then all the Vicki Bliss books - in order. Talk about fun. And I
love most of her early stand alone books and the librarian series is good
too. My personal favorite is the "Summer of the Dragon Bones". You can tell
some one with archeological knowledge and who knows the Southwestern US
wrote it. (this gives a good reason to pour through *books at thrift shops
and such and gives you an excuse to see what is in the craft sections.)

Cheryl


I remembered another short mystery series this morning, by Roberta
Gellis. There are only three in the series but they're fun AND, to
keep this all on topic, when the ladies in the Priory are not working,
they design and stitch fine linens and alter cloths to augment their
income!!!!!!! :-))) The following edited quote is taken from her
website:

"A MOST UNHOLY ABBESS
Magdalene la Bātarde is the whoremistress of the Old Priory Guesthouse
in Southwark--where pleasures of the flesh forbidden in London are
legal.
A MOST DEVOTED KNIGHT
Sir Bellamy of Itchen is ordered by the Bishop of Winchester to
investigate Baldassare's death and to watch carefully the actions of
the beautiful and mysterious Magdalene. Sir Bellamy finds that order
all too easy to follow. He would be delighted to follow it right into
Magdalene's bed--however, duty forbids. Bell does not wish to see
Magdalene hanged for murder, but it is soon apparent that she is
hiding something and is involved in the messenger's death right up to
her exquisite eyebrows."

Liz from Humbug
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Old May 23rd 10, 07:03 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Bruce Fletcher
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On 23/05/2010 17:17, Liz from Humbug wrote:
I remembered another short mystery series this morning, by Roberta
Gellis. There are only three in the series but they're fun AND, to
keep this all on topic, when the ladies in the Priory are not working,
they design and stitch fine linens and alter cloths to augment their
income!!!!!!! :-))) The following edited quote is taken from her
website:

"A MOST UNHOLY ABBESS
Magdalene la Bātarde is the whoremistress of the Old Priory Guesthouse
in Southwark--where pleasures of the flesh forbidden in London are
legal.
A MOST DEVOTED KNIGHT
Sir Bellamy of Itchen is ordered by the Bishop of Winchester to
investigate Baldassare's death and to watch carefully the actions of
the beautiful and mysterious Magdalene. Sir Bellamy finds that order
all too easy to follow. He would be delighted to follow it right into
Magdalene's bed--however, duty forbids. Bell does not wish to see
Magdalene hanged for murder, but it is soon apparent that she is
hiding something and is involved in the messenger's death right up to
her exquisite eyebrows."

Liz from Humbug


Maureen has enjoyed reading the Sister Fidelma series
http://www.sisterfidelma.com/body.htm
Bruce

 




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