tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post8778837193357850626..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches: Alan BradleyTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-87983287559811017872014-01-26T12:37:50.977-08:002014-01-26T12:37:50.977-08:00Moira, One reason I powered through them was that ...Moira, One reason I powered through them was that I had this one to review from NetGalley by the middle of the month. But I had always planned to read #5 and #6 close together because I knew that they connected. To be honest, I am surprised that I like this series so much... it is really the antithesis of what I think I like. But each book grabs me and I love it. Not a series for every one though.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-20725442726713704192014-01-26T03:21:28.393-08:002014-01-26T03:21:28.393-08:00You're powering through, Tracy! When I first s...You're powering through, Tracy! When I first saw this review I thought 'oh yes I saw that Alan Bradley entry' but that was the previous one a few days ago.... I'm still dithering on whether to continue with this series.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72857361022371474162014-01-23T17:05:52.100-08:002014-01-23T17:05:52.100-08:00Prashant, I like the titles too, although sometime...Prashant, I like the titles too, although sometimes I forget them. It is rare that I get through so many books in a series so quickly. I used to do that all the time, but now I usually space them out more.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-50233042862510801922014-01-22T23:14:54.575-08:002014-01-22T23:14:54.575-08:00Tracy, I'm going to take the plunge into this ...Tracy, I'm going to take the plunge into this series, too, beginning with "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie." You have been following this series with dedication. I like the titles as well.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69433096518091245002014-01-22T18:47:46.087-08:002014-01-22T18:47:46.087-08:00Sarah, it is more serious, but still fun. Sarah, it is more serious, but still fun. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-54749310680953154912014-01-22T18:45:46.912-08:002014-01-22T18:45:46.912-08:00Yes, Margot, the character of Flavia is what makes...Yes, Margot, the character of Flavia is what makes these books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-4532619953464220182014-01-22T18:44:56.895-08:002014-01-22T18:44:56.895-08:00Sergio, will be interested to see what you think o...Sergio, will be interested to see what you think of these books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47895820828771029972014-01-22T08:43:30.820-08:002014-01-22T08:43:30.820-08:00Interesting review, Tracy. I'm a big fan of th...Interesting review, Tracy. I'm a big fan of this series too but I'm way behind with my reading. Glad, despite the more serious tone of this book that you like it.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-44161831683146798202014-01-21T07:27:06.859-08:002014-01-21T07:27:06.859-08:00Tracy - This really is a terrific series. Like you...Tracy - This really is a terrific series. Like you, I've found that even people who generally prefer darker, grittier novels enjoy these. Part of the reason I do is that Flavia is a great character. And I agree completely that the series is best read in order. Glad you enjoyed this one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84092105572170025552014-01-21T00:23:29.841-08:002014-01-21T00:23:29.841-08:00Well, I didn;t read too much of your review as I h...Well, I didn;t read too much of your review as I have yet to embark on this series but do have the first 2 volumes so I will be getting there, honest!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72567083367212446292014-01-20T21:23:25.763-08:002014-01-20T21:23:25.763-08:00And I will probably get some recommendations from ...And I will probably get some recommendations from you. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63802466490964648732014-01-20T21:21:47.459-08:002014-01-20T21:21:47.459-08:00Juky? July obviously. (fat fingers)........I will ...Juky? July obviously. (fat fingers)........I will be after some recommendations for Canada as I don't think I have that many on the shelves......... McFetridge, Blunt, Bradley, Van Rooycol2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85621116542280181172014-01-20T21:17:21.636-08:002014-01-20T21:17:21.636-08:00Col, I hope you do try one but I don't know if...Col, I hope you do try one but I don't know if you will like them enough to continue. Not edgy at all. Lots of good Canadian authors to choose from though.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70331894710969032252014-01-20T21:00:26.917-08:002014-01-20T21:00:26.917-08:00I've skimmed also, you never know I might make...I've skimmed also, you never know I might make it this far down the road with you! Juky before I start though....col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-11186767682586315022014-01-20T20:43:09.333-08:002014-01-20T20:43:09.333-08:00I understand, John. I absolutely avoided reading a...I understand, John. I absolutely avoided reading anything about it until I had finished the book. I am sorry about the bad weather, but I would not get out in it either. I hope you enjoy the book.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-13580125474372172832014-01-20T20:37:17.955-08:002014-01-20T20:37:17.955-08:00I had to skip most of this review. I meant to get ...I had to skip most of this review. I meant to get this book over the weekend, but life intruded. We stayed home due to to awful winter weather. Going to pick up my copy at a store tomorrow. Can't wait to read this one.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-38375232804264795452014-01-20T20:05:49.714-08:002014-01-20T20:05:49.714-08:00Keishon, I do hope you enjoy the first one. This i...Keishon, I do hope you enjoy the first one. This is one of the few series I have kept up with. I am sure your distractions are good ones. Hope your reading goes well tomorrow.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-77056042496070367852014-01-20T17:33:34.600-08:002014-01-20T17:33:34.600-08:00All I have to say is that if I enjoy the first boo...All I have to say is that if I enjoy the first book a lot, I have a nice backlist to look forward to reading. There are just so many distractions. I've been reading the same book for the past three weeks. Hope to finish it tomorrow on my day off. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17974271398610328932014-01-20T16:39:48.141-08:002014-01-20T16:39:48.141-08:00Peggy, I am glad you are enjoying the series. I ca...Peggy, I am glad you are enjoying the series. I can see that it would be a good one to listen to, although I have never tried an audio book.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17505966219346587382014-01-20T16:27:40.309-08:002014-01-20T16:27:40.309-08:00Oh darn, I'm only on the third book! Now I'...Oh darn, I'm only on the third book! Now I'm dying to get to book six and I could have gotten it from netgalley:( Oh well I'm loving the audio version and want to stick to that anyway. Thanks for the link to the interview! Edgy book, Flavia, edgy book, Flavia keeps us grounded:)Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.com