tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post3022303112497513578..comments2024-03-18T22:01:28.147-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Crime Fiction Reading in SeptemberTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-13264661617397038532015-10-12T12:21:59.470-07:002015-10-12T12:21:59.470-07:00I just bought a book of stories by Ed McBain (at t...I just bought a book of stories by Ed McBain (at the book sale), Prashant. I hope I find time to read them soonish. Glad to see you back.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-73213754964806561872015-10-12T04:35:18.312-07:002015-10-12T04:35:18.312-07:00Good reading, Tracy! I continue to sit on my pile ...Good reading, Tracy! I continue to sit on my pile of Ed McBains though I'm currently waddling my way through a collection of his non-87th Precinct short stories.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24861533795247139052015-10-07T20:59:46.521-07:002015-10-07T20:59:46.521-07:00Interesting about the problems with commenting, Bi...Interesting about the problems with commenting, Bill. I occasionally have similar problems.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90558663532105810832015-10-07T20:58:57.813-07:002015-10-07T20:58:57.813-07:00I was happy with the books I chose and there was a...I was happy with the books I chose and there was a good amount of variety, Bill. I am not surprised that you read less while on the cruise, although I am sure I would read more. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74660983020829300902015-10-07T15:34:34.848-07:002015-10-07T15:34:34.848-07:00For some reason the comment box did not come up un...For some reason the comment box did not come up until after I posted under Reply.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24618225898441144652015-10-07T15:33:38.757-07:002015-10-07T15:33:38.757-07:00Tracy: Some interesting books for the month. I had...Tracy: Some interesting books for the month. I had a slow reading month. I find I read less rather than more while cruising.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5925188163227696062015-10-07T12:42:29.841-07:002015-10-07T12:42:29.841-07:00I know, I love that cover for In Bitter Chill, Peg...I know, I love that cover for In Bitter Chill, Peggy. <br /><br />Are you already packing up to move to Tennessee? TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-68243325393950931432015-10-07T12:36:17.190-07:002015-10-07T12:36:17.190-07:00My goal is to try some non-87th Precinct McBain bo...My goal is to try some non-87th Precinct McBain books, Moira. Someday.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12112323710753186092015-10-07T12:35:00.263-07:002015-10-07T12:35:00.263-07:00You and I are in total agreement on Sarah's bo...You and I are in total agreement on Sarah's book, Kathy.<br /><br />RIP is short for a challenge called R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril. It just runs in Sept and October and mostly focuses on spooky, haunted type of fiction but covers any type of mystery as well. I can never remember the name (or I end up calling it Rest in Peace incorrectly) so I shorten it. My post was here: <br />http://bitterteaandmystery.blogspot.com/2015/08/readers-imbibing-peril-x.htmlTracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43097663565701691362015-10-07T12:30:16.329-07:002015-10-07T12:30:16.329-07:00It was a good month, Sergio. In October, I actuall...It was a good month, Sergio. In October, I actually ran into a book I gave up on, which is unusual for me, but I am finding other books to get me back in the groove. Yes, definitely get Sarah's book.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72816129501452505522015-10-07T12:28:41.730-07:002015-10-07T12:28:41.730-07:00Millar and Rozan are definitely worth a try, Col. ...Millar and Rozan are definitely worth a try, Col. My reading is slowing down, and I worry about not reading books I wanted to get to this year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55053849514178195362015-10-07T07:15:05.099-07:002015-10-07T07:15:05.099-07:00In Bitter Chill does sound really good Tracy. The ...In Bitter Chill does sound really good Tracy. The cover makes me want to pick it up too. I'll see if the library has it! Good month for you!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29988643837273426182015-10-07T04:15:07.020-07:002015-10-07T04:15:07.020-07:00Really neat collection of books for September - I...Really neat collection of books for September - I have read 4 of them, and would like to read one of the other two... (I'm determined to stop saying 'oh I'll be doing Ed McBain some time soon...')Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8565920026584226242015-10-07T03:22:16.598-07:002015-10-07T03:22:16.598-07:00I agree completely about In Bitter Chill. It is a...I agree completely about In Bitter Chill. It is a favorite of mine and has all of the elements I like in crime fiction: interesting characters, a good plot, very well-time unfolding of the crime and perpetrators. <br /><br />Perfect for a rainy weekend with tea and snacks.<br /><br />And what is RIP? All I need is one more blog to follow! I'll never get anything done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59263033905923438972015-10-06T00:11:36.851-07:002015-10-06T00:11:36.851-07:00THat is a very nive lineup there Tracy - and I rea...THat is a very nive lineup there Tracy - and I really have to get Sarah's book!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16812262506100182392015-10-05T20:45:55.079-07:002015-10-05T20:45:55.079-07:00I've only read McBain from your list of author...I've only read McBain from your list of authors, though I'm hoping to try Millar and Rozan at some point. Glad you had a great reading month.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-62915287950814145532015-10-05T12:11:59.200-07:002015-10-05T12:11:59.200-07:00Thanks, Margot. In Bitter Chill was a great read. ...Thanks, Margot. In Bitter Chill was a great read. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55451754478496698562015-10-05T12:10:45.215-07:002015-10-05T12:10:45.215-07:00We had seen both of them many times, Cath, but clo...We had seen both of them many times, Cath, but close to Halloween was a good time to do it again. We notice all the holes in the plot for The Mummy, but it is still fun. Cary Grant I could watch in just about anything.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12831038622171222142015-10-05T07:39:15.682-07:002015-10-05T07:39:15.682-07:00So glad you had a good reading month, Tracy. And e...So glad you had a good reading month, Tracy. And especially glad that you enjoyed <i>In Bitter Chill</i>. I think it's really an excellent read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81088446319697836912015-10-05T02:08:18.997-07:002015-10-05T02:08:18.997-07:00Two films I love. First saw Arsenic when I was 15 ...Two films I love. First saw Arsenic when I was 15 and thought it was one of the funniest films I'd ever seen. Seeing many years later I thought it was a trifle OTT but was glad I'd loved it so much at 15. :-)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-32354580449605171892015-10-04T21:39:37.488-07:002015-10-04T21:39:37.488-07:00You remind me that I need to put some reviews up a...You remind me that I need to put some reviews up at the RIP site, Cath. We watched two semi-spooky movies this weekend (The Mummy with Brendan Fraser and Arsenic and Old Lace with Cary Grant) and I hope to do a post on those for RIP. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9074543601159409892015-10-04T15:54:55.466-07:002015-10-04T15:54:55.466-07:00I love a good crime fiction reading month and it s...I love a good crime fiction reading month and it sounds like you found a few good ones. I read a couple in Sept. but planning to get back to some crime reads properly when RIP is finished. In fact I may do so before. :-)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.com