tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post7715437489384503846..comments2024-03-24T11:34:36.903-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: 20 Books of Summer 2016TracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43200537440426523752016-06-10T17:33:29.654-07:002016-06-10T17:33:29.654-07:00Yes, that is a wonderful cover, Moira, and I look ...Yes, that is a wonderful cover, Moira, and I look forward to reading both of the Delano Ames books soon. My only regret with this list is I should have included at least one more James Bond book because I wanted to read one a month.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91520366214445640602016-06-10T15:42:41.408-07:002016-06-10T15:42:41.408-07:00Good for you, and what a great list! I took a quic...Good for you, and what a great list! I took a quick look and thought that cover looked familiar, and then realized why...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86531482852532394752016-06-07T12:32:57.141-07:002016-06-07T12:32:57.141-07:00I did see that you were not going to do a list, Ke...I did see that you were not going to do a list, Keishon. I will be surprised by which books you pick as you write about them. Unfortunately I have not even started yet because it is taking me so long to read THE HONOURABLE SCHOOLBOY, but it is very good so that is fine.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-36441972237840548022016-06-07T05:49:04.310-07:002016-06-07T05:49:04.310-07:00Hi Tracy, I'm a bit late but so glad you'r...Hi Tracy, I'm a bit late but so glad you're in the challenge! I'm a coward. I can't post a list because I don't have one. I'm just gonna wing it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84266118915192772272016-06-04T11:43:18.688-07:002016-06-04T11:43:18.688-07:00Yvette, I totally agree about avoiding pressure. S...Yvette, I totally agree about avoiding pressure. Stress at work is impacting me, you would think I would calm down about it at my age. So can't add stress about reading to that. <br /><br />I am looking forward to the Delano Ames' books after all these years. I was trying to read an Agatha Christie a month, but it has been a while. I love the movie version of THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE also, I think the book may be different but eager to see.<br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78062088308345913022016-06-03T15:35:32.713-07:002016-06-03T15:35:32.713-07:00I've only read a few of these, so I have to ge...I've only read a few of these, so I have to get cracking - reading-wise. I adore Delano Ames' books. Relatively easy to find online, but a couple of them are just too expensive. Still, I've read all the cheap ones. HA! Jane and Dagobert Brown are just too much. <br /><br />And love Agatha Christie as well, I mean, who doesn't?<br /><br />I love the movie of THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (the orig. movie with Lawrence Harvey and Frank Sinatra) but I'd forgotten there was a book. I think I'll read it this summer.<br /><br />I don't accept Challenges. I'd like to, but when I do, I find myself disliking the pressure. Hey, I'm old. Pressure is no good for us old codgers. HA!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84520610109248748882016-06-02T20:20:10.052-07:002016-06-02T20:20:10.052-07:00Nancy, I did see all the crime fiction on your lis...Nancy, I did see all the crime fiction on your list, and you are so brilliant to read them in French. I posted a Classics list in May and you were a major inspiration that got me started, although most of my choices are pretty easy reads.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17594672053466124022016-06-02T20:16:26.888-07:002016-06-02T20:16:26.888-07:00No problem, Prashant. That happens to me, too.No problem, Prashant. That happens to me, too.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90887046350658860512016-06-02T01:07:11.313-07:002016-06-02T01:07:11.313-07:00Tracy, my apologies for referring to you as "...Tracy, my apologies for referring to you as "Margot." I was visiting a few blogs, including yours and Margot's, at the same time.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86534949098402825372016-06-02T00:28:03.424-07:002016-06-02T00:28:03.424-07:00I joined #20BooksOfSummer too! I was apprehensive...I joined #20BooksOfSummer too! I was apprehensive....but<br />why not? I just copied your reading list for future reference. You have some great books planned. I put CF on my list along with 3 in French (Quebec noir, Swiss and French). Have to keep up my reading skills in FR and CF is so relaxing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26156006784948536872016-06-01T21:30:16.130-07:002016-06-01T21:30:16.130-07:00Prashant, Sorry about the rains in the coming mont...Prashant, Sorry about the rains in the coming months. I spent 4 plus years in Tuscaloosa, AL and every winter we had torrential rains and we called them monsoons. But I am sure that they are nothing to compare to your rains that coming. <br /><br />I am going to buy See Also Deception very, very soon. And Shot in Detroit will be out soon too. I am looking forward to both.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17925895527333257112016-06-01T21:26:49.563-07:002016-06-01T21:26:49.563-07:00Hi, R.T. I am sure you have some great reading pla...Hi, R.T. I am sure you have some great reading planned for the summer. I have visited the Gulf Coast in Mississippi and Florida in my youth. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26237977422865688322016-06-01T10:02:24.516-07:002016-06-01T10:02:24.516-07:00Margot, this challenge doesn't apply to me as ...Margot, this challenge doesn't apply to me as I'll be wading through four months of rains June through September! I see some good books in your list. I'm particularly curious about Larry D. Sweazy's "See Also Deception" and Patti's "Shot in Detroit." Good luck!Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47407666024876314402016-06-01T07:39:39.498-07:002016-06-01T07:39:39.498-07:00What a great challenge idea. You have some great t...What a great challenge idea. You have some great titles on your list. You've motivated me! I think I will sort through my TBR stack and come up with my own list for the summer. Thanks for the posting!<br />All the best from the U.S. Gulf coast and Past Perfect Murders.<br />Tim<br />http://pastperfectmurders.blogspot.com/<br />RTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113953356514605424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59692996904410675932016-05-31T19:53:20.093-07:002016-05-31T19:53:20.093-07:00I have read Delano Ames before, Sergio, but long a...I have read Delano Ames before, Sergio, but long ago. I hope I like the books as well now as I did then. I agree, they don't show up at stores or book sales ... I assume I got all the copies I have of older copies online.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17260842613246429102016-05-31T00:26:34.584-07:002016-05-31T00:26:34.584-07:00Looks like a great list Tracy - and I really, real...Looks like a great list Tracy - and I really, really want to try Delano Ames - always hear nice things, never seem to come across a copy in a local bookstore though :) Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-13391643137932333072016-05-30T20:52:22.201-07:002016-05-30T20:52:22.201-07:00It seems like a good challenge, Katrina, and I mad...It seems like a good challenge, Katrina, and I made sure I picked books I want to read so hopefully I won't stray from the list. <br /><br />Re Delano Ames, most of my copies are old books too. I think Rue Morgue reprinted the first three of them. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84550042456128522022016-05-30T14:39:43.682-07:002016-05-30T14:39:43.682-07:00I think I might join in with that 20 Books in Summ...I think I might join in with that 20 Books in Summer Challenge too. I enjoyed the Elizabeth Ferrars book and also like Delano Ames although I haven't read either of those ones. I didn't realise his books had been reprinted, mine are very old.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-89897928998610263222016-05-30T12:58:26.206-07:002016-05-30T12:58:26.206-07:00I am looking forward to all these books, Margot. I...I am looking forward to all these books, Margot. It will be a miracle if I get all these read in the three months (plus do blog posts and work), but it is worth aiming at.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-80152464431697858552016-05-30T12:56:16.329-07:002016-05-30T12:56:16.329-07:00Col, I could probably guess at the ones that you h...Col, I could probably guess at the ones that you have on your pile. I am so glad I saw See Also Deception at your blog. I am buying it on June 1st. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-30397421015371204822016-05-30T07:32:09.906-07:002016-05-30T07:32:09.906-07:00You've got a great reading list there, Tracy! ...You've got a great reading list there, Tracy! I hope you'll really enjoy them, and I respect you for taking on the challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-31433062400096270622016-05-30T02:45:06.852-07:002016-05-30T02:45:06.852-07:00A few there I wouldn't mind reading, as well a...A few there I wouldn't mind reading, as well as one I already am! Two on your list I have read and six others are on the pile!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34079404275010230312016-05-29T21:14:15.823-07:002016-05-29T21:14:15.823-07:00Thanks, Bill. In the last 5 months, I think I have...Thanks, Bill. In the last 5 months, I think I have averaged about 6 books a month, so it will be a stretch for me too. I will try though.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-50594828568109763322016-05-29T20:41:02.166-07:002016-05-29T20:41:02.166-07:00Good luck! I know I will not make 20 books over th...Good luck! I know I will not make 20 books over those 3 months. You have fine reading ahead. I have read 5 of the books.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.com