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Has anyone thought of what might be a good book to start with? I was wondering about Stephanie Evanovich's _Twelve Sharp_
I have a feeling there aren't going to be a lot of books that people haven't alraedy read, but I love to reread good books.
In the meanwhile, if I dissapear it might be because I'm having computer issues. Computers just don't do well in the climate I'm in. I can't have the air conditioning on 24/7 for it either. So this is just a heads up on what's going on around my end.
"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake" -Marie Beyon Ray in memory of Jane!
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I'm a librarian who has been involved with book discussions for years, and based on that experience, I would hesitate to start with the new Evanovich. It won't even be published until next week, and probably every library has a waiting list for it. So it might be difficult for everyone to get their hands on a copy, especially if they don't want to buy it. If we read older books, they will probably be more available for everyone.
How about starting with a classic? I have been reading The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, which is a bit long, but the Moonstone is a little bit shorter.
I am already on the waiting list for the new Evanovich, although when we get it I'll have to fight DH for it!
I agree with priscilla, though, that we should start with something easily available or we'll never get off the ground.
As a rule I don't like to reread books (probably has to do with having to read Huck Finn three times for school, hating it more each time). But I would if that's what the group chooses.
If you are taking suggestions, I just got the #1 Ladies Detective Agency on tape from the library, haven't read it yet. There are more books in the series.
Oh - I love the #1 Ladies Detective Agency books - have read all but the newest one.
Maybe after we have voted on a name, we should nominate books and vote on them? I don't mind re-reading good books, but I know there are plenty out there that I haven't read yet.
I like the idea of starting with a classic, maybe a Ngaio Marsh or Raymond Chandler. Or, if people want to read a book in a series, we could read "One for the Money" and get (re)acquainted with Stephanie Plum. There may be some folks out there who haven't read any Evanovich yet (silly them; no Ranger to fantasize about!). Of course, Evanovich is just one example: we could read the first book in any number of series. or not :-)
I've never read a mystery with an eye toward designing a knitting project around it, so I'm happy to re-read. I think this is going to be a lot of fun!
What about the James Patterson's ones with the women's group that work on murders . . . I cannot remember any of the names, except I think the last one was the "Fifth . . . " something or tother.
One of the reasons I decided to do this was to learn about new (to me) authors, so I am open to anything. I love the Evanovic books, patterson, John Sanford, and I recently read a good one by William Tapply called Nervous Water that was very good.
Sudden thought - how about a needle craft mystery. Monica Ferris has 6 (I think) books that are mysteries solved by a needle craft store owner.
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