tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post8511013505234708481..comments2024-03-28T08:40:52.180-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: New To Me Authors, 3rd Quarter 2013TracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-13925406891943204822013-10-09T12:00:50.140-07:002013-10-09T12:00:50.140-07:00Kathy, it is true, the first Leighton Gage is near...Kathy, it is true, the first Leighton Gage is nearly non-stop violence. I usually don't like violence in excess or torture, which is also in the book, but this one had me hooked anyway.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6509210093344742172013-10-09T02:18:17.343-07:002013-10-09T02:18:17.343-07:00I'm chiming in for reading Hakan Nesser's ...I'm chiming in for reading Hakan Nesser's series. I've read about five and will keep going.<br />I read the first in Leighton Gage's books. Although I like his expose of social issues, and loved his posts about Brazil at Murder Is Everywhere, I found the book to be a bit too violent for my mystery tastes. What I know about Brazil, I have mostly learned from the talented and very socially conscious Leighton Gage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-45252432607377268392013-10-08T12:23:52.466-07:002013-10-08T12:23:52.466-07:00Yes, Moira, I am eager to continue reading on thos...Yes, Moira, I am eager to continue reading on those series... and many others.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63679653542471553032013-10-08T12:16:48.842-07:002013-10-08T12:16:48.842-07:00Hmmm, I had wondered what the 2910 conveyed, now I...Hmmm, I had wondered what the 2910 conveyed, now I know. So you have three weeks to go wild with book buying.<br /><br />Reading a certain number of books before buying one is the scheme Glen used 2 years ago, but we abandoned any plan last year and bought way too much, especially me. [I never count the Planned Parenthood book sale. Those are to inexpensive to count.]TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-22782184499203648042013-10-08T09:11:22.528-07:002013-10-08T09:11:22.528-07:00My moniker might give you a clue - though you'...My moniker might give you a clue - though you'll have to factor in the fact that the UK and the US show the date differently. I think I might allow myself 1 "new" book for every 10 read.<br />I have started receiving review copies from a publisher, which is nice and also will keep my reading fresh - the main problem I have is I have a fear factor of missing out on the latest great book you read, the top book Keishon read, something Glen thought rocked etc etc etc col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24688888203501622762013-10-08T06:09:34.182-07:002013-10-08T06:09:34.182-07:00Nice list, and knowing you have already got follow...Nice list, and knowing you have already got follow-ups to two of the authors is a very promising recommendation....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51888591358372627262013-10-07T12:23:35.565-07:002013-10-07T12:23:35.565-07:00Col, I know about resolutions to stop buying. One ...Col, I know about resolutions to stop buying. One year I tried (and succeeded) not buying any books by new authors, and it did lower the books bought. But I would not go that route again. I have to figure out a plan that will work. Your birthday must fall between mine and Glen's. He just had his, and mine will be in early November.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9577608292369465332013-10-07T12:20:31.405-07:002013-10-07T12:20:31.405-07:00You have had a busy time moving and that would imp...You have had a busy time moving and that would impact all of your reading time. I am glad to hear that you are settled in... or at least moved in. Leighton Gage is worth trying but the books are very violent and unsettling. Or at least the first one is.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8221527132308934372013-10-06T21:30:20.806-07:002013-10-06T21:30:20.806-07:00Some nice discoveries for you. Makes me want to ba...Some nice discoveries for you. Makes me want to backtrack on my resolution to stop buying, though I have left myself an out - mentioning it should start after my birthday. Plenty of time then to stock up on some Gage! col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85537009987130178452013-10-06T18:41:52.693-07:002013-10-06T18:41:52.693-07:00So first I like your list of authors for this quar...So first I like your list of authors for this quarter, Tracy, and I really want to pick up some Leighton Gage. Second, your post made me total my new-to-me crime fiction authors, and I'm not surprised it's only four since it's been a busy three months.I'm happy to be writing from our new place after moving twice in the last month :)RebeccaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581274534125405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-44271169334712645562013-10-06T11:25:28.708-07:002013-10-06T11:25:28.708-07:00Margot, I expect to enjoy future books by both aut...Margot, I expect to enjoy future books by both authors. Gage's books are about darker themes and have more violence, I think, but worth reading to get that picture of Brazil.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91448300545461755702013-10-06T11:23:34.783-07:002013-10-06T11:23:34.783-07:00Prashant, I hope you have a good experience with b...Prashant, I hope you have a good experience with both Nesser and Gage. Very different writing styles and storytelling, but variety is good.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12480974479775325822013-10-06T11:22:19.394-07:002013-10-06T11:22:19.394-07:00Sarah, I am far behind on his books. On the other ...Sarah, I am far behind on his books. On the other hand, that leaves me lots to look forward to.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91026482728603974792013-10-06T08:19:47.966-07:002013-10-06T08:19:47.966-07:00Tracy - Oh, excellent choices!! I truly hope you&#...Tracy - Oh, excellent choices!! I truly hope you'll enjoy the rest of the Nesser series. And Leighton Gate was a highly talented and engaging writer. He is sorely missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-30777589221155736882013-10-06T06:24:55.891-07:002013-10-06T06:24:55.891-07:00Tracy, I have placed Nesser and Gage on top of my ...Tracy, I have placed Nesser and Gage on top of my pile. Now to go and look for thier books. I hope to read at least one book by each and then take it from there.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79739793878327285912013-10-06T01:24:13.084-07:002013-10-06T01:24:13.084-07:00So glad you love Hakan Nesser, Tracy. I came relat...So glad you love Hakan Nesser, Tracy. I came relatively late to his books but he is now a firm favourite.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.com