tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post3904182551227758615..comments2024-03-27T12:04:11.802-07:00Comments on Bloggin' 'bout Books: Breezy in the Big EasySusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-13270042932148637732008-02-01T16:34:00.000-08:002008-02-01T16:34:00.000-08:00It's not just you. A friend of mine who reads quit...It's not just you. A friend of mine who reads quite a lot of cosy type mysteries really doesn't like Laura Childs' books for all the reasons you stated. I don't read very many from that genre but I did enjoy Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton. I haven't read the rest but that same friend has and liked them a lot.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-3050819714534176092008-01-29T11:43:00.000-08:002008-01-29T11:43:00.000-08:00I didn't get my driver's liscense until I was 18, ...I didn't get my driver's liscense until I was 18, and I purposely scheduled a hair cut right before I went to get it. I think it's a very good picture taking strategy!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-50870597651063664712008-01-29T06:32:00.000-08:002008-01-29T06:32:00.000-08:00Aww, Eva, thanks so much! It's very sweet of you ...Aww, Eva, thanks so much! It's very sweet of you to say so. I got it cut on Saturday, and figured it was a good time to take an updated pic for the blog.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-4191429372708081872008-01-28T20:42:00.000-08:002008-01-28T20:42:00.000-08:00Forgot to add, you (and your hair) looks gorgeous ...Forgot to add, you (and your hair) looks gorgeous in that new pic! :)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-64201620237251108532008-01-27T11:21:00.000-08:002008-01-27T11:21:00.000-08:00I read one of her "Tea Shop" mysteries. As a tea ...I read one of her "Tea Shop" mysteries. As a tea lover, I wanted very much to love the book, but. . . I don't think you're too harsh. I find if I'm looking for a quick mystery fix, Agatha Christie is my first choice. Eva recommended the Brother Caedfel, and I'm going to second her. Those were wonderful!<BR/><BR/>LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-88400169348450725932008-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:002008-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:00I guess you all are right - maybe this just isn't ...I guess you all are right - maybe this just isn't my genre, but I really WANT to like these books! I agree with Joy that maybe this particular book seemed worse than it was because I had just finished a heavier, more scholarly read. <BR/><BR/>I'll keep looking around for authors I enjoy. Thanks for the recommendations everybody. I am going to be reading books in this genre for the Triple 8 Challenge (Cleo Coyle is one of the authors I chose), so I'll let you know if I stumble across any good light mysteries.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-31102786958653698582008-01-27T04:45:00.000-08:002008-01-27T04:45:00.000-08:00Hi! I agree with Kay that they may just not be fo...Hi! I agree with Kay that they may just not be for you and that's OKAY; however, I wouldn't give up on them totally. <BR/><BR/>I'm not a classic or chick-lit reader (or cozy mysteries either for that matter), although I have found some in all of those genres that I have enjoyed. They just wouldn't be my first pick. :)<BR/><BR/>Also, I've experienced reading a heavy read, then a cozy and the chasm created is too vast for my enjoyment. It really causes the cozy to appear ridiculous. I try to avoid that now.<BR/><BR/>As for rating harshly...nah, you're fine. It's YOUR experience and you can share it. It's actually nice for me to see somebody else rating things lower than a "4"! Or I guess in your case a "B". :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-91740557364385076622008-01-27T02:37:00.000-08:002008-01-27T02:37:00.000-08:00You know this "themed" mystery has become very pop...You know this "themed" mystery has become very popular in the last few years. I have enjoyed some of them, but not too many in a row. They end up seeming too similar and then I'm grumpy with them. Definitely candy for the mind. I do find, for me, I enjoy them in small doses. <BR/><BR/>I read some by India Ink (how's that for a made-up name, surely?) about a spa that I liked. Also, have read Cleo Coyle's coffeehouse mysteries. Those are fun and make you want to drink coffee (even if you don't usually drink it). <BR/><BR/>You may just find that this is not the sub-genre of mysteries for you and that is OK. There are plenty of other ones out there. Good luck with your search!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-13485892808889042492008-01-26T22:59:00.000-08:002008-01-26T22:59:00.000-08:00The issue you raised at the end of the post is exa...The issue you raised at the end of the post is exactly why I don't even try to read thrillers any more! They were just too fluffy. :)<BR/><BR/>I don't read light mysteries, so I can't recommend any to you. I do really enjoy other mystery series, though, so you might want to check out Laurie King (Mary Russell), Ellis Peters (Brother Caedfel), Dorothy Sayers (Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane), or Donna Leon (just finished the first of the Commissario Guido Brunetti series) if you're looking for other series.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.com