tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post4636972749454847746..comments2024-03-28T04:49:39.570-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: R.I.P. VIII Wrap Up PostTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24329642673674753812013-11-09T12:40:31.926-08:002013-11-09T12:40:31.926-08:00Cheryl, I did have two good months of reading. And...Cheryl, I did have two good months of reading. And the covers are wonderful and reflect the mood of the novels.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-2434822013638780962013-11-08T20:04:07.681-08:002013-11-08T20:04:07.681-08:00Quite the impressive list--and I love those two co...Quite the impressive list--and I love those two covers!Cheryl @ Tales of the Marveloushttp://marveloustales.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-46145937738088055062013-11-07T18:19:20.158-08:002013-11-07T18:19:20.158-08:00Yes, I am eager to try the two series that I have ...Yes, I am eager to try the two series that I have not read at all. And finish the Shetlands series. So glad I finally got to this series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24961867105809221042013-11-07T18:17:36.077-08:002013-11-07T18:17:36.077-08:00Prashant, I hope you try both of those authors.Prashant, I hope you try both of those authors.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-7770759928783697632013-11-07T14:43:23.427-08:002013-11-07T14:43:23.427-08:00I've read about half these - and really endors...I've read about half these - and really endorse what you say about Anne Cleeves. Such a good author, and I like the fact that she has written a lot, so when I am up to date with the two current series - Vera and the Shetlands - there'll be others to catch up on.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51393753795856321012013-11-06T01:33:42.239-08:002013-11-06T01:33:42.239-08:00Tracy, I'm intrigued by "The Infernal Det...Tracy, I'm intrigued by "The Infernal Detective" that I might get to before the two books by Ann Cleeves. Both would be new authors for me. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81909721253031548382013-11-05T19:19:52.602-08:002013-11-05T19:19:52.602-08:00Kathy, I do know what you mean. I want to see the ...Kathy, I do know what you mean. I want to see the series and see if I like how they portrayed the detectives. Going to try it soon.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8585162501238709372013-11-05T16:57:05.525-08:002013-11-05T16:57:05.525-08:00Oh, gosh, I guess I'll make a New Year's r...Oh, gosh, I guess I'll make a New Year's resolution to read a book in the Shetland series, and also one by Reginald Hill.<br /><br />I did just take out of the library one season of the Dalziel and Pascoe adventures on dvd's, so I'll get the plots and characters this way, at least for awhile. It's easier for now, while I try to catch up on books I already have (sigh). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-32622822648462282432013-11-04T16:02:45.624-08:002013-11-04T16:02:45.624-08:00Keishon, I like that word, soonish. One of my fav...Keishon, I like that word, soonish. One of my favorite words. I keep talking about what I will read in 2014, and I don't think it is all going to fit. Oh well.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-11373871595164372442013-11-04T15:59:37.142-08:002013-11-04T15:59:37.142-08:00I plan to read Ann Cleeves. Soonish. I plan to read Ann Cleeves. Soonish. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23880448426470721902013-11-04T15:14:06.536-08:002013-11-04T15:14:06.536-08:00Patti, it took me a long time too. Although I did ...Patti, it took me a long time too. Although I did read a couple of the Inspector Ramsay series a few years ago. I have been meaning to read the Shetland series since the first one came out... Glad I finally did.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-13235516721364454052013-11-04T11:06:39.056-08:002013-11-04T11:06:39.056-08:00For years I have been meaning to read Ann Cleeves....For years I have been meaning to read Ann Cleeves. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3972905746771146692013-11-04T09:12:15.124-08:002013-11-04T09:12:15.124-08:00Cleeves writes well and I know you will enjoy her ...Cleeves writes well and I know you will enjoy her books. I am looking forward to trying more of her series. She has been writing for many years.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63325974617492200972013-11-04T09:01:56.635-08:002013-11-04T09:01:56.635-08:00Great list Tracy! I haven't read any of them. ...Great list Tracy! I haven't read any of them. Looking forward to Ann Cleeves though!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35580141937615744032013-11-04T08:59:36.997-08:002013-11-04T08:59:36.997-08:00Tracy, you've twisted my arm then, I will do s...Tracy, you've twisted my arm then, I will do some research on potential candidates! col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61338722317578719272013-11-04T08:56:13.875-08:002013-11-04T08:56:13.875-08:00Col, I would love it if you did the Canadian chall...Col, I would love it if you did the Canadian challenge because you would find books I have not discovered yet. And you read so many books in a year it would not be a stretch for you. I don't read enough in the first 6 months and then have to double up in last 6 months. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-18492036827423043582013-11-04T07:29:28.263-08:002013-11-04T07:29:28.263-08:00Ok thanks for explaining - probably not one for me...Ok thanks for explaining - probably not one for me though. I will try and push your wimp tolerance level higher with a few crime recommendations out of your comfort zone.<br />Talking of challenges - a long way off, but I might do the Canadian thing next yearcol2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84867278945266759902013-11-04T07:25:10.069-08:002013-11-04T07:25:10.069-08:00Margot, I enjoyed the first two in the Shetland se...Margot, I enjoyed the first two in the Shetland series so much, I hope to finish the next two in 2014. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85270738049804063972013-11-04T07:24:01.191-08:002013-11-04T07:24:01.191-08:00Col, the R.I.P. event is really just a challenge f...Col, the R.I.P. event is really just a challenge focusing on mysterious or spooky or scary books in the two months leading up to Halloween. I tried to branch out to more scary and halloweeny stuff, but I am a wimp and just stuck with what I usually read for the most part. A lots of people watch and review movies too, but I did all my Halloween viewing after the fact, so...TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-40843588793021422082013-11-04T07:19:02.322-08:002013-11-04T07:19:02.322-08:00Cath, I do want to read the Vera series. Looking f...Cath, I do want to read the Vera series. Looking for the first book now.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-73626762837178050212013-11-04T07:17:21.228-08:002013-11-04T07:17:21.228-08:00Her books are definitely worth reading, Sergio.Her books are definitely worth reading, Sergio.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6095714193897959162013-11-04T07:12:17.760-08:002013-11-04T07:12:17.760-08:00Tracy - I completely understand why you chose thos...Tracy - I completely understand why you chose those two Ann Cleeves novels. She is expert at creating atmosphere and at building suspense. I love her characters too. So glad you've been exploring this series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64988646464245793162013-11-04T07:11:54.723-08:002013-11-04T07:11:54.723-08:0012 books and I have only read one of these! (Templ...12 books and I have only read one of these! (Temple) Furst will follow at some point but I will need to take a rain check on the others, though I may have the Vargas somewhere. Well done for completing your challenge (though I'm not too sure what the challenge is exactly!) col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85557841228665163952013-11-04T06:33:04.403-08:002013-11-04T06:33:04.403-08:00You did really well! I too love the atmosphere of ...You did really well! I too love the atmosphere of the Anne Cleeves books, she's a class writer. Her Vera books have been dramatised for TV and I can't recommend the series highly enough.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35817248745070834492013-11-04T00:15:54.068-08:002013-11-04T00:15:54.068-08:00Definitely hgetting me some Ann Cleeves - thanks T...Definitely hgetting me some Ann Cleeves - thanks TracyK!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com