tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post8141589240457821100..comments2024-03-28T08:40:52.180-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: P is for Plots and Errors by Jill McGownTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29313875568193256182013-07-26T10:18:11.382-07:002013-07-26T10:18:11.382-07:00Col, either way, whether you like the book or not,...Col, either way, whether you like the book or not, it will add to your list of female authors read. I have found that I am not reading that many female authors either, and plan to have a month where I read only female authors... someday.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85197343627313625452013-07-26T08:13:46.803-07:002013-07-26T08:13:46.803-07:00Tracy.......grrrrr.... just got myself a second ha...Tracy.......grrrrr.... just got myself a second hand copy of this from E-bay, thanks, I think!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78935219361333463362013-07-26T08:04:50.009-07:002013-07-26T08:04:50.009-07:00Valli, you should definitely give this author a tr...Valli, you should definitely give this author a try, in that case.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74739509670192953472013-07-26T01:39:50.371-07:002013-07-26T01:39:50.371-07:00I like authors who like to experiment rather than ...I like authors who like to experiment rather than use a formula. I like complex plots too. I will look for this series. Thanks for the recommendation. srivallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908875938685251911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43805354860115858532013-07-24T12:24:14.777-07:002013-07-24T12:24:14.777-07:00Col, should you try one of her books one day, I wi...Col, should you try one of her books one day, I will be interested to see what you think of it. I was thinking her books might not be edgy enough for you, but you do read other authors that have similarities.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-49110417555663081752013-07-24T12:13:13.405-07:002013-07-24T12:13:13.405-07:00Thank you, Bill. She deserves to be better known.Thank you, Bill. She deserves to be better known.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-67036744046494881832013-07-24T05:43:26.360-07:002013-07-24T05:43:26.360-07:00Tracy, a bit late to the chat - sorry! Another one...Tracy, a bit late to the chat - sorry! Another one for the maybe pile I reckon! I hadn't heard of the lady, but I'm intrigued by your excellent post. Thanks, col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33356525398267887342013-07-23T21:24:26.145-07:002013-07-23T21:24:26.145-07:00TracyK.: Thanks for a fine review. I regret I had ...TracyK.: Thanks for a fine review. I regret I had not heard of Jill McGown until reading this post. She sounds so clever in the structure and plotting of the book.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1936876762794116172013-07-23T11:22:38.317-07:002013-07-23T11:22:38.317-07:00Sergio, I hope you like McGown's books. I thin...Sergio, I hope you like McGown's books. I think she will be worth your time and shelf space.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56596909626768936972013-07-23T00:12:05.187-07:002013-07-23T00:12:05.187-07:00Oooh, another new author for me - sounds great Tra...Oooh, another new author for me - sounds great TracyK - now that I am finally starting to get my belongings back out of storage again I definitely see some McGown being added to the TBR I am re-building - thanks very much and I'll make sure to start at the beginning with PERFECT MATCH, as you suggest. Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17314500175670915412013-07-22T19:22:09.018-07:002013-07-22T19:22:09.018-07:00Thanks, Sarah. This author's works are definit...Thanks, Sarah. This author's works are definitely worth trying.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27392983198127415922013-07-22T15:16:59.653-07:002013-07-22T15:16:59.653-07:00i haven;t read this series, Tracy, but as Keishon ...i haven;t read this series, Tracy, but as Keishon says, your review makes me want to read this book.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48239256538390299542013-07-22T14:52:28.342-07:002013-07-22T14:52:28.342-07:00Scott, I love British mysteries, and they usually ...Scott, I love British mysteries, and they usually are quite different than those by US writers. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72383152452016997342013-07-22T14:50:22.466-07:002013-07-22T14:50:22.466-07:00Moira, this one was exceptionally good. I did not ...Moira, this one was exceptionally good. I did not even remember it that well. I am planning to reread more of the series. I think the first one is the only one I remember how it ends... sort of.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71617847220560978002013-07-22T13:58:29.823-07:002013-07-22T13:58:29.823-07:00Peggy, I am so glad you liked The Suspect. Such an...Peggy, I am so glad you liked The Suspect. Such an interesting book. This author is good in a similar way, with good character and plot development.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79255783426400271662013-07-22T13:08:51.070-07:002013-07-22T13:08:51.070-07:00Prashant, if you try it, I think you would like it...Prashant, if you try it, I think you would like it. I think McGown really liked writing stand-alone books, but the series was more successful. So she varied her approach within the series. Just my opinion of course, based on what I have read about her.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33294059020742183262013-07-22T12:55:24.261-07:002013-07-22T12:55:24.261-07:00The British authors have a distinct way of writing...The British authors have a distinct way of writing about the mystery. :)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605441026026976297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-156578021434308942013-07-22T12:27:47.560-07:002013-07-22T12:27:47.560-07:00Margot, I think you would like the series. Based o...Margot, I think you would like the series. Based on her website, the author seemed like a very nice person.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-60189065908611309762013-07-22T11:58:41.566-07:002013-07-22T11:58:41.566-07:00Keishon, I know what you mean about too much on yo...Keishon, I know what you mean about too much on your plate to read. I have the same problem with authors I read about and want to try. I think I am going to have to fact reality and start reading out of order in series or I will never get to sample all the authors I want to read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35180574775616244102013-07-22T08:36:06.316-07:002013-07-22T08:36:06.316-07:00I didn't know Jill McGown was dead. I dipped i...I didn't know Jill McGown was dead. I dipped in and out of her series (and therefore say that that is perfectly possibly, they do standalone sufficiently to do that) and this one was a particular favourite. I found it very unlike her other books, or anyone else's for that matter - a really unusual read that I enjoyed enormously. I'm thinking I should read it again, inspired by you...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3491445378237567932013-07-22T07:14:44.901-07:002013-07-22T07:14:44.901-07:00Will definitely give this author a try! Just finis...Will definitely give this author a try! Just finished L.R. Wright's The Suspect on your recommendation and loved it!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-28191002136908322952013-07-21T21:50:33.653-07:002013-07-21T21:50:33.653-07:00Tracy, thanks for writing about Jill McGown and re...Tracy, thanks for writing about Jill McGown and reviewing her book. It's innovative style, structured like a play, is appealing and I wouldn't mind giving it a try. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17288293341253903232013-07-21T18:53:20.613-07:002013-07-21T18:53:20.613-07:00Tracy - What a great choice of P! This is a series...Tracy - What a great choice of <i>P</i>! This is a series I'd heard a lot about but *embarrassed* not yet tried. It has always struck me as one of those innovative series though that I should get acquainted with, so thanks for the kick in the pants to read it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-41702983722712667022013-07-21T16:47:06.584-07:002013-07-21T16:47:06.584-07:00I had no idea this author had passed away. Her wor...I had no idea this author had passed away. Her work was mentioned to me several times but I'd never followed up. This review makes me want to read this book and while I do appreciate the reading advice, I probably won't take it since I tend to want to skip around.*g* I've never been a fan of reading in order and it's good to know that the books can provide the needed backstory to start here if I want but I will keep your advice in mind whenever I decide to try this series. So much on my plate already that I can't say when that day will be. Thanks Tracy.whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.com