tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post1106238500614656208..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Reading in July 2016TracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-66676334224977538422016-08-25T16:33:10.359-07:002016-08-25T16:33:10.359-07:00Yes, the Detroit emergency managers cut the city r...Yes, the Detroit emergency managers cut the city retirees' pensions and health insurance, upheld by a bankruptcy court. But the banks and other financial institutions got their money back. <br />Some retirees are paying hundreds of dollars a month for health insurance now. The cuts violate the state constitution, but a bankruptcy judge overruled it.<br />So, reading about Detroit is a must-read for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27416162114126529322016-08-25T11:57:54.385-07:002016-08-25T11:57:54.385-07:00I am glad you are going to give it a try, Kathy. I...I am glad you are going to give it a try, Kathy. It is well worth reading. That is horrible about retired workers getting cuts to pensions and insurance. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74027727688695557602016-08-25T04:07:10.167-07:002016-08-25T04:07:10.167-07:00I'm going to "bite the bullet" and r...I'm going to "bite the bullet" and read "Shot in Detroit." Reactions to Reading convinced me by having a complicated review of a well-written book with a disliked protagonist. What a combination! I can't resist.<br />My only qualm is the dead bodies, a bit gruesome for me. But I'll try it out.<br />I just read a 492-page book, took me days, a family saga, romance, no violence. But if one wants to distract, rest, escape, it's find.<br />I'm so glad Shot in Detroit is 320 pages; that is enough reason to read it for me now. That, and that friends who are retired Detroit city workers had their pensions and health insurance cut by the city managers. So, must read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29695359767048959292016-08-12T17:30:27.447-07:002016-08-12T17:30:27.447-07:00Yes, She Shall Have Murder is the first one, and t...Yes, She Shall Have Murder is the first one, and then I will move on to the one you sent me. Later in the series, I may not worry so much about missing a book here and there. <br /><br />I will be reviewing Dead Lions, but who knows when? I getting behinder and behinder. I liked it a lot. I think I like his endings better than the beginnings in the spy series. In the other series, I like everything (in the one book I have read so far).TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-36063948958949913212016-08-12T14:18:38.203-07:002016-08-12T14:18:38.203-07:00I really should read that Ames book next - I do en...I really should read that Ames book next - I do enjoy them, and I think that was the first one? I'm not as fussy as you about order. I've heard good things about Dead Lion, will you be reviewing?Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33507829627299151682016-08-04T22:05:21.973-07:002016-08-04T22:05:21.973-07:00And I am sure you will enjoy books by both those a...And I am sure you will enjoy books by both those authors, Prashant.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52769856870147188262016-08-04T03:37:40.679-07:002016-08-04T03:37:40.679-07:00Tracy, it's Margaret Millar and Patti Abbott f...Tracy, it's Margaret Millar and Patti Abbott for me, too. I'm looking forward to reading their books.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79102064503071280942016-08-02T17:54:43.721-07:002016-08-02T17:54:43.721-07:00I am glad you did, Ann. My reading has been at a g...I am glad you did, Ann. My reading has been at a good pace this month, but my blogging has slowed down, a combination of illness and heavy workload. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1270657825937500222016-08-02T17:53:26.375-07:002016-08-02T17:53:26.375-07:00I am trying to guess which 4 you read, Sergio. I k...I am trying to guess which 4 you read, Sergio. I know Fire Will Freeze is one. I do hope you try Ames, so I can see how you like his writing. Although I am sure it depends on which book you choose.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29748516835361527982016-08-02T16:58:31.478-07:002016-08-02T16:58:31.478-07:00I stopped by your blog today.
AnnI stopped by your blog today.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24874401024081991962016-08-02T00:06:23.414-07:002016-08-02T00:06:23.414-07:00I've actually read four of those - cool choice...I've actually read four of those - cool choices Tracy! And I really, really want to try a book by AmesSergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74417585315015875782016-08-01T18:31:47.492-07:002016-08-01T18:31:47.492-07:00I haven't had a very easy time of finding copi...I haven't had a very easy time of finding copies of Ames' books either, Katrina. I don't think one has ever turned up at the book sale, and we don't have a lot of good used bookstores here. I must have read library copies when I was younger.<br /><br />I agree, I think the dialogue between them is what really charmed me about the book, and I was very surprised. And I really like Jane's character.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53260288246432135852016-08-01T18:26:41.963-07:002016-08-01T18:26:41.963-07:00So true, Margot. I love it when all my reads in a ...So true, Margot. I love it when all my reads in a month are very, very good.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56090740563214710212016-08-01T18:25:44.997-07:002016-08-01T18:25:44.997-07:00I have not read any Highsmith yet, Patti, and I do...I have not read any Highsmith yet, Patti, and I do want to. I want to start with the first Ripley novel and then decide what next.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-68919895682615493892016-08-01T18:24:33.149-07:002016-08-01T18:24:33.149-07:00It was one of the best month's reading I have ...It was one of the best month's reading I have ever had, Col. Every book was great.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86931666882881883292016-08-01T13:26:58.226-07:002016-08-01T13:26:58.226-07:00Delano Ames books are quite difficult to find here...Delano Ames books are quite difficult to find here, the few I have read must be later in the series as Dagobert and Jane are married and I love the dialogue between them, the best married couple in crime fiction I think.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-21139660732977699232016-08-01T08:18:58.316-07:002016-08-01T08:18:58.316-07:00You had a good month, Tracy; I'm glad for you....You had a good month, Tracy; I'm glad for you. And I couldn't agree more about Patti Abbott and Margaret Millar. Both real talents! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16814436619621208702016-08-01T06:45:48.812-07:002016-08-01T06:45:48.812-07:00I am reading pulps by women mid-century. I am find...I am reading pulps by women mid-century. I am finding it tough going so far. I love Millar and Highsmith but these are a step below--at least so far. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-76121399836025490362016-08-01T04:52:05.047-07:002016-08-01T04:52:05.047-07:00Tracy - a great month's reading - a few there ...Tracy - a great month's reading - a few there I've read, a few I have to read. I'd pass on the Ames and I'll get Margaret Millar and Patti Abbott read one day, but most probably something else.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.com