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1Ameise1
Welcome to my 3rd thread.
This year I was not active on LT, but I was able to read some books. I hope I have more time to visit all my friends on their threads, discover unfamiliar authors and books, and hear how everyone is doing.
Last weekend we spent with our daughters in the Black Forest and celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We had lots of fun.
This summer we spend most of our time at home, we will travel in the fall for the holidays. The summer in Zurich also has its charm, although it is very hot.
This year I was not active on LT, but I was able to read some books. I hope I have more time to visit all my friends on their threads, discover unfamiliar authors and books, and hear how everyone is doing.
Last weekend we spent with our daughters in the Black Forest and celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We had lots of fun.
This summer we spend most of our time at home, we will travel in the fall for the holidays. The summer in Zurich also has its charm, although it is very hot.
2Ameise1
January
# 1 Bretonische Flut by Jean-Luc Bannalec (4 stars)
# 2 Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell (4 stars)
# 3 The Strangler Vine by M. J. Carter (4 stars)
# 4 H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (4 stars)
# 5 Liberation Movements by Olen Steinhauer (4½ stars)
# 6 I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark (4 stars)
February
# 7 A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny ( 4 stars)
# 8 Finders Keepers by Stephen King (4½ stars)
# 9 Sworn To Silence by Linda Castillo (4 stars)
#10 A Mind To Murder by P. D. James (4½ stars)
#11 Nerve by Dick Francis (4 stars)
#12 Die Brillenmacherin by Titus Müller (3½ stars)
#13 The Black Tower by P.D. James (4 stars)
#14 Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong (4 stars)
March
#15 The Chessmen by Peter May (4½ stars)
#16 Young Blood by Sifiso Mzobe (4 stars)
#17 Kein Tag für Jakobsmuscheln by Catherine Simon (3½ stars)
#18 Friday on My Mind by Nicci French (4½ stars)
#19 Forfeit by Dick Francis (4 stars)
#20 Throttle by Joe Hill (3½ stars)
#21 The Strings Of Murder by Oscar de Muriel (4½ stars)
#22 Eine unbeliebte Frau by Nele Neuhaus (4½ stars)
3Ameise1
April
#23 Innocence by David Hosp (4½ stars)
#24 Innocence by Dean Koontz (4 stars)
#25 The Redeemed by M. R. Hall (4½ stars)
#26 Poppet by Mo Hayder (4 stars)
#27 The Wrong girl by David Hewson (4 stars)
#28 Das Ende vom Lied by Alfred Bodenheimer (4 stars)
#29 Madame le Commissaire und das geheimnisvolle Bild by Pierre Martin (4 stars)
#30 Time Heals No Wounds by Hendrik Falkenberg (4 stars)
#31 Dark Fire by C. J. Sansom (4 stars)
May
#32 Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath (4stars)
#33 Reflex by Dick Francis (4½ stars)
#34 Deep Background by Rick Treon (3 stars)
#35 Vollopfer by Frank Köhnlein (4 stars)
#36 Totenliste by Harald Gilbers (4½ stars)
June
#37 Fatal Crossing by Lone Theils (4½ stars)
#38 Ali and Nino by Kurban Said (5 stars)
#39 Atemnot by Carola Clasen (3½ stars)
#40 The Unknown Guest by Charlotte Link (4½ stars)
#41 The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall (4½ stars)
#42 Creation in Death by J. D. Robb (4½ stars)
#43 Altweiberfrühling by Irène Mürner (3½ stars)
#23 Innocence by David Hosp (4½ stars)
#24 Innocence by Dean Koontz (4 stars)
#25 The Redeemed by M. R. Hall (4½ stars)
#26 Poppet by Mo Hayder (4 stars)
#27 The Wrong girl by David Hewson (4 stars)
#28 Das Ende vom Lied by Alfred Bodenheimer (4 stars)
#29 Madame le Commissaire und das geheimnisvolle Bild by Pierre Martin (4 stars)
#30 Time Heals No Wounds by Hendrik Falkenberg (4 stars)
#31 Dark Fire by C. J. Sansom (4 stars)
May
#32 Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath (4stars)
#33 Reflex by Dick Francis (4½ stars)
#34 Deep Background by Rick Treon (3 stars)
#35 Vollopfer by Frank Köhnlein (4 stars)
#36 Totenliste by Harald Gilbers (4½ stars)
June
#37 Fatal Crossing by Lone Theils (4½ stars)
#38 Ali and Nino by Kurban Said (5 stars)
#39 Atemnot by Carola Clasen (3½ stars)
#40 The Unknown Guest by Charlotte Link (4½ stars)
#41 The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall (4½ stars)
#42 Creation in Death by J. D. Robb (4½ stars)
#43 Altweiberfrühling by Irène Mürner (3½ stars)
4Ameise1
July
#44 Schussbereit by Irène Mürner (4 stars)
#45 Das Geheimnis des Bücherhüters by Corinna Gieseler (4 stars)
#46 Commissaire Mazan und der blinde Engel by Jean Bagnol (4½ stars)
#47 Helle und der tote im Tivoli by Judith Arendt (4 stars)
#48 Das Echo der Schuld by Charlotte Link (4½ stars)
#49 Wintergäste in Trouville by Catherine Simon (4 stars)
#50 A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel (4½ stars)
#51 The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths (4½ stars)
#52 Richter by Andrea Camilleri (4 stars)
#53 The Architect's Apprentice by Elif Shafak (5 stars)
August
#54 Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
#55 Ein Gentleman in Arles - Gefährliche Geschäfte by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#56 Bei Zugabe Mord!: Eine Diva ermittelt im Salzburger Festspielhaus.… by Tatjana Kruse (3½ stars)
#57 The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad (4½ stars)
#58 Das blutrote Parfüm by Sina Beerwald (4½ stars)
#59 Rat Race by Dick Francis (4 stars)
#60 The Corsican Caper by Peter Mayle (4 stars)
#61 Seeking Whom He May Devour by Fred Vargas (4 stars)
#62 The Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
#63 A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson (4 stars)
#64 Cabo de Gata by Eugen Ruge (4½ stars)
#65 Die Gottessucherin by Peter Prange (4½ stars)
#66 Dead Horsemeat by Dominique Manotti (4 stars)
September
#67 Schüsse im Shortbread by Arthur Escroyne (3½ stars)
#68 Fake und Fiktion by Thomas Strässle (4 stars)
#69 Shinigami Games Herbst by Andreas Neuenkirchen (3 stars)
#70 A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String by Joanne Harris (4½ stars)
#71 Death of a Cad by M. C. Beaton (4 stars)
#72 Am Abgrund aller Dinge by Gianrico Carofiglio (4½ stars)
#73 Gier by Arne Dahl (4 stars)
#74 A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear (4 stars)
October
#75 The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian (4 stars)
#76 Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham (4½ stars)
#77 The Expats by Chris Pavone (4 stars)
#78 Hotel Bosporus by Esmahan Aykol (4 stars)
#44 Schussbereit by Irène Mürner (4 stars)
#45 Das Geheimnis des Bücherhüters by Corinna Gieseler (4 stars)
#46 Commissaire Mazan und der blinde Engel by Jean Bagnol (4½ stars)
#47 Helle und der tote im Tivoli by Judith Arendt (4 stars)
#48 Das Echo der Schuld by Charlotte Link (4½ stars)
#49 Wintergäste in Trouville by Catherine Simon (4 stars)
#50 A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel (4½ stars)
#51 The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths (4½ stars)
#52 Richter by Andrea Camilleri (4 stars)
#53 The Architect's Apprentice by Elif Shafak (5 stars)
August
#54 Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
#55 Ein Gentleman in Arles - Gefährliche Geschäfte by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#56 Bei Zugabe Mord!: Eine Diva ermittelt im Salzburger Festspielhaus.… by Tatjana Kruse (3½ stars)
#57 The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad (4½ stars)
#58 Das blutrote Parfüm by Sina Beerwald (4½ stars)
#59 Rat Race by Dick Francis (4 stars)
#60 The Corsican Caper by Peter Mayle (4 stars)
#61 Seeking Whom He May Devour by Fred Vargas (4 stars)
#62 The Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
#63 A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson (4 stars)
#64 Cabo de Gata by Eugen Ruge (4½ stars)
#65 Die Gottessucherin by Peter Prange (4½ stars)
#66 Dead Horsemeat by Dominique Manotti (4 stars)
September
#67 Schüsse im Shortbread by Arthur Escroyne (3½ stars)
#68 Fake und Fiktion by Thomas Strässle (4 stars)
#69 Shinigami Games Herbst by Andreas Neuenkirchen (3 stars)
#70 A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String by Joanne Harris (4½ stars)
#71 Death of a Cad by M. C. Beaton (4 stars)
#72 Am Abgrund aller Dinge by Gianrico Carofiglio (4½ stars)
#73 Gier by Arne Dahl (4 stars)
#74 A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear (4 stars)
October
#75 The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian (4 stars)
#76 Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham (4½ stars)
#77 The Expats by Chris Pavone (4 stars)
#78 Hotel Bosporus by Esmahan Aykol (4 stars)
5Ameise1
BRITISH ISLES AUTHOR THEME CHALLENGE 2019
January
H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (4 stars) (2019-01-21)
March
The Chessmen by Peter May (4½ stars) (2019-03-02)
January
H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (4 stars) (2019-01-21)
March
The Chessmen by Peter May (4½ stars) (2019-03-02)
6Ameise1
Take It or Leave It Challenge
January
# 2 Read that nagging book: finished 2019-01-27
Liberation Movements by Olen Steinhauer (4½ stars)
# 4 Read the first book of a series/trilogy or saga: finished 2019-01-19
The Strangler Vine by M. J. Carter (4 stars)
# 7 Read a book by a female author, in Rolling Alphabetical order: finished 2019-01-12
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell (4 stars)
# 8 Read a book originally published in French or German: finished 2019-01-05
Bretonische Flut by Jean-Luc Bannalec (4 stars)
#18 Read a book where the author has a set of double letters in their name: finished 2019-01-28
I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark (4 stars)
February
# 3 Read a book by an author who has written both fiction and nonfiction books finished 2019-02-08
Finders Keepers by Stephen King (4½: stars)
# 4 Read A Book That Was Published At Least 10 Years Ago: finished 2019-02-03
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (4 stars)
# 6: Read a book whose title includes at least two 4+ letter words starting with the same letter finished 2019-02-16
A Mind To Murder by P.D. James (4½ stars)
# 7 Read a book with a four word title: finished 2019-02-26
Tod einer roten Heldin by Qiu Xiaolong (4 stars)
# 11: Read a book whose cover has an image relating to the sea finished 2019-02-25
The Black Tower by P. D. James (4 stars)
# 12 Read a book where the title refers to a woman finished 2019-02-22
Die Brillenmacherin by Titus Müller (3½ stars)
# 16 Read a work by an author you read in 2018: finished 2019-02-18
Nerve by Dick Francis (4 stars)
#17: Read a book which was listed by the same challenger who started any of the previous February finished 2019-02-15
Sworn To Silence by Linda Castillo (4 stars)
March
# 1: Read a book whose title starts with the last letter of the author's last name of the preceding book finished 2019-03-03
Young Blood by Sifiso Mzobe (4 stars)
# 2: Read a Book where the author or a character has the name of "Joe" or a variation thereof finished 2019-03-23
Throttle by Joe Hill (3½ stars)
# 3: Read a Book that is in the "Recommended" section on your home page (either LT or member) finished 2019-03-10
Kein Tag für Jakobsmuscheln by Catherine Simon (3½ stars)
# 4: Read a book that starts with a quote for the semi-rolling alphabet challenge finished 2019-03-02
The Chessmen by Peter May (4½ stars)
# 5: ROLLING CHALLENGE: Read a book with a significant connection to the countries of the United Kingdom finished 2019-03-13
Friday on My Mind by Nicci French (4½ stars)
# 6: Read a book somebody else picked for you finished 2019-03-17
Forfeit by Dick Francis (4 stars)
# 8: Read a book by a woman who is born in the 20th century finished 2019-03-29
Eine unbeliebte Frau by Nele Neuhaus (4½ stars)
January
# 2 Read that nagging book: finished 2019-01-27
Liberation Movements by Olen Steinhauer (4½ stars)
# 4 Read the first book of a series/trilogy or saga: finished 2019-01-19
The Strangler Vine by M. J. Carter (4 stars)
# 7 Read a book by a female author, in Rolling Alphabetical order: finished 2019-01-12
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell (4 stars)
# 8 Read a book originally published in French or German: finished 2019-01-05
Bretonische Flut by Jean-Luc Bannalec (4 stars)
#18 Read a book where the author has a set of double letters in their name: finished 2019-01-28
I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark (4 stars)
February
# 3 Read a book by an author who has written both fiction and nonfiction books finished 2019-02-08
Finders Keepers by Stephen King (4½: stars)
# 4 Read A Book That Was Published At Least 10 Years Ago: finished 2019-02-03
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (4 stars)
# 6: Read a book whose title includes at least two 4+ letter words starting with the same letter finished 2019-02-16
A Mind To Murder by P.D. James (4½ stars)
# 7 Read a book with a four word title: finished 2019-02-26
Tod einer roten Heldin by Qiu Xiaolong (4 stars)
# 11: Read a book whose cover has an image relating to the sea finished 2019-02-25
The Black Tower by P. D. James (4 stars)
# 12 Read a book where the title refers to a woman finished 2019-02-22
Die Brillenmacherin by Titus Müller (3½ stars)
# 16 Read a work by an author you read in 2018: finished 2019-02-18
Nerve by Dick Francis (4 stars)
#17: Read a book which was listed by the same challenger who started any of the previous February finished 2019-02-15
Sworn To Silence by Linda Castillo (4 stars)
March
# 1: Read a book whose title starts with the last letter of the author's last name of the preceding book finished 2019-03-03
Young Blood by Sifiso Mzobe (4 stars)
# 2: Read a Book where the author or a character has the name of "Joe" or a variation thereof finished 2019-03-23
Throttle by Joe Hill (3½ stars)
# 3: Read a Book that is in the "Recommended" section on your home page (either LT or member) finished 2019-03-10
Kein Tag für Jakobsmuscheln by Catherine Simon (3½ stars)
# 4: Read a book that starts with a quote for the semi-rolling alphabet challenge finished 2019-03-02
The Chessmen by Peter May (4½ stars)
# 5: ROLLING CHALLENGE: Read a book with a significant connection to the countries of the United Kingdom finished 2019-03-13
Friday on My Mind by Nicci French (4½ stars)
# 6: Read a book somebody else picked for you finished 2019-03-17
Forfeit by Dick Francis (4 stars)
# 8: Read a book by a woman who is born in the 20th century finished 2019-03-29
Eine unbeliebte Frau by Nele Neuhaus (4½ stars)
7Ameise1
Take It or Leave It Challenge
April
# 2: Read a book in which the author's name has a Scrabble point value of 22 or more finished 2019-04-08
Innocence by Dean Koontz (4 stars)
# 3: Either read 2 books with the same title or list a book with one title and get someone to read another book with the same title within 3 days. finished 2019-04-05
Innocence by David Hosp (4½ stars)
#11: Read a book with a fictional setting finished 2019-04-24
Madame le Commissaire und das geheimnisvolle Bild by Pierre Martin (4 stars)
#15: Read a book in which the final paragraph is one sentence finished 2019-04-14
The Redeemed by M.R. Hall (4½ stars)
#16: Read a book published by a four-digit-publisher finished 2019-04-19
The Wrong Girl by David Hewson (4 Stars)
May
# 1: Read a book whose cover contains a hyphenated word finished 2019-05-26
Vollopfer by Frank Köhnlein (4 stars)
# 4: Read a book whose title contains at least one 4 letter or longer embedded word finished 2019-05-04
Der Lebkuchenmann Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath (4 stars)
# 5: Read a book because you've promised a review or a discussion finished 2019-05-18
Deep Background by Rick Treon (3 stars)
#10: Read a book about or set in Berlin, or by a German writer finished 2019-05-31
Totenliste by Harald Gilbers (4½ stars)
#12: Read a book with a mode of transportation, other than an auto, on the cover finished 2019-05-11
Reflex by Dick framcis (4½ stars)
June
# 1: Read a book (fiction or nonfiction) set in an Asian country with a population of less than 25 million (Azerbaijan) finished 2019-06-09
Ali and Nino by Kurban Said (5 stars)
# 5: Read a book where the same word appears at least three times on the cover (Puri) finished 2019-06-15
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall (4½ stars)
# 7: Read a book set in a real place you've never been (Trier Rheinland-Pfalz) finished 2019-06-09
Atemnot by Carola Clasen (3½ stars)
#11: Read a book where the author’s first, middle or last name starts with a “J” finished 2019-06-23
Creation in Death by J. D. Robb (4½ stars)
#13: Read a book that fits one of Paul S' pictures (PIC 26) finished 2019-06-15
The Unknown Guest by Charlotte Link (4½ stars)
#14: Read a book with an even number of pages finished 2019-06-02
Fatal Crossing by Lone Theils (4½ stars)
April
# 2: Read a book in which the author's name has a Scrabble point value of 22 or more finished 2019-04-08
Innocence by Dean Koontz (4 stars)
# 3: Either read 2 books with the same title or list a book with one title and get someone to read another book with the same title within 3 days. finished 2019-04-05
Innocence by David Hosp (4½ stars)
#11: Read a book with a fictional setting finished 2019-04-24
Madame le Commissaire und das geheimnisvolle Bild by Pierre Martin (4 stars)
#15: Read a book in which the final paragraph is one sentence finished 2019-04-14
The Redeemed by M.R. Hall (4½ stars)
#16: Read a book published by a four-digit-publisher finished 2019-04-19
The Wrong Girl by David Hewson (4 Stars)
May
# 1: Read a book whose cover contains a hyphenated word finished 2019-05-26
Vollopfer by Frank Köhnlein (4 stars)
# 4: Read a book whose title contains at least one 4 letter or longer embedded word finished 2019-05-04
Der Lebkuchenmann Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath (4 stars)
# 5: Read a book because you've promised a review or a discussion finished 2019-05-18
Deep Background by Rick Treon (3 stars)
#10: Read a book about or set in Berlin, or by a German writer finished 2019-05-31
Totenliste by Harald Gilbers (4½ stars)
#12: Read a book with a mode of transportation, other than an auto, on the cover finished 2019-05-11
Reflex by Dick framcis (4½ stars)
June
# 1: Read a book (fiction or nonfiction) set in an Asian country with a population of less than 25 million (Azerbaijan) finished 2019-06-09
Ali and Nino by Kurban Said (5 stars)
# 5: Read a book where the same word appears at least three times on the cover (Puri) finished 2019-06-15
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall (4½ stars)
# 7: Read a book set in a real place you've never been (Trier Rheinland-Pfalz) finished 2019-06-09
Atemnot by Carola Clasen (3½ stars)
#11: Read a book where the author’s first, middle or last name starts with a “J” finished 2019-06-23
Creation in Death by J. D. Robb (4½ stars)
#13: Read a book that fits one of Paul S' pictures (PIC 26) finished 2019-06-15
The Unknown Guest by Charlotte Link (4½ stars)
#14: Read a book with an even number of pages finished 2019-06-02
Fatal Crossing by Lone Theils (4½ stars)
8Ameise1
Take It or Leave It Challenge
July
# 2: Read a book by an author from or about/set in one of the nations participating in the 2019 Women’s World Cup (France) finished 2019-07-10
Commissaire Mazan und der blinde Engel by Jean Bagnol (4½ stars)
# 3: Read a book for the CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge (Reality Bites: Read a book from the speculative fiction genre
) finished 2019-07-08
Das Geheimnis des Bücherhüters by Corinna Gieseler (4 stars)
# 5: Read a book where the first sentence in Chapters 1, 2 or 3 mentions a number finished 2019-07-21
The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths (4½ stars)
#12: Read a book with a one word title beginning with a letter of the previous book finished 2019-07-06
Schussbereit by Irène Mürner (4 stars)
#13: Read a book with an author name (first, middle, last) that starts with one of the letters in EDGAR MARTINEZ finished 2019-07-15
Helle und der tote im Tivoli by Judith Arendt (4 stars)
#14: Read a book with a title of at least 4 words (subtitles excluded) finished 2019-07-20
A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel (4½ stars)
August
# 1: Read a book whose author's first and last names start with a vowel and end with a consonant finished 2019-08-18
A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson (4 stars)
# 2: ROLLING Challenge: Read a book that begins with who, what, where, when, how finished 2019-08-10
The Corsican Caper by Peter Mayle (4 stars)
# 3: Read a book where one of the title words begins with the letter “C” finished 2019-08-24
Cabo de Gata by Eugen Ruge (4½ stars)
# 4: Read a book for the August CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge finished 2019-08-08
Rat Race by Dick Francis (4 stars)
# 5: Read a book in which the author acknowledges another writer in the dedication, foreword, afterword finished 2019-08-16
The Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
# 6: Read a book with an inside part of the body in the title finished 2019-08-09
Das blutrote Parfüm by Sina Beerwald (4½ stars)
# 7: Read a book by a woman whose gender is not evident finished 2019-08-31
Dead Horsemeat by Dominique Manotti (4 stars)
# 8: Read a new-to-you book by one of the authors you've listed as a favourite on LT finished 2019-08-13
Seeking Whom He May Devour by Fred Vargas (4 stars)
# 9: Read a book where the first letter of the first name of the author comes alphabetically before the first letter of the last name finished 2019-08-03
Ein Gentleman in Arles - Gefährliche Geschäfte by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#13: Read a book set in a country you've never read about before finished 2019-08-06
The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad (4½ stars)
#14: Read a book by an author whose last name is longer than their first name finished 2019-08-28
Die Gottessucherin by Peter Prange (4½ stars)
#17: Read a book published by a two word publishing house finished 2019-08-01
Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
September
# 2: Read a book with a 2019 copyright finished 2019-09-07
Fake und Fiktion by Thomas Strässle (4 stars)
# 7: Read a book where the author's first or last name begins and ends with the same letter finished 2019-09-01
Schüsse im Shortbread by Arthur Escroyne (3½ stars)
# 9: Read a book for the September CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge finished 2019-09-08
Shinigami Games Herbst by Andreas Neuenkirchen (3 stars)
#10: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters of "Having fun with TIOLI" finished 2019-09-28
Gier by Arne Dahl (4 stars)
#11: Read a book with a food word embedded in the title finished 2019-09-15
A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String by Joanne Harris (4½ stars)
#12: Read a book with at least two different kinds of animals on the cover finished 2019-09-21
Death of a Cad by M. C. Beaton (4 stars)
#14: Read a book with a cover which looks similar to one of Paul's bookmarks finished 2019-09-24
Am Abgrund aller Dinge by Gianrico Carofiglio (4½ stars)
October
# 7: Read a book where there is an embedded word of 4 letters or more in the Author’s last name finished 2019-10-12
The Expats by Chris Pavone (4 stars)
# 9: Read a book for the October CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge finished 2019-10-10
Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham (4½ stars)
# 13: Read a book in which someone dies finished 2019-10-07
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian (4 stars)
#14: Read a book in which the ISBN contains a 10 or 13 or 19 or 44 finished 2019-10-14
Hotel Bosporus by Esmahan Aykol (4 stars)
July
# 2: Read a book by an author from or about/set in one of the nations participating in the 2019 Women’s World Cup (France) finished 2019-07-10
Commissaire Mazan und der blinde Engel by Jean Bagnol (4½ stars)
# 3: Read a book for the CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge (Reality Bites: Read a book from the speculative fiction genre
) finished 2019-07-08
Das Geheimnis des Bücherhüters by Corinna Gieseler (4 stars)
# 5: Read a book where the first sentence in Chapters 1, 2 or 3 mentions a number finished 2019-07-21
The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths (4½ stars)
#12: Read a book with a one word title beginning with a letter of the previous book finished 2019-07-06
Schussbereit by Irène Mürner (4 stars)
#13: Read a book with an author name (first, middle, last) that starts with one of the letters in EDGAR MARTINEZ finished 2019-07-15
Helle und der tote im Tivoli by Judith Arendt (4 stars)
#14: Read a book with a title of at least 4 words (subtitles excluded) finished 2019-07-20
A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel (4½ stars)
August
# 1: Read a book whose author's first and last names start with a vowel and end with a consonant finished 2019-08-18
A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson (4 stars)
# 2: ROLLING Challenge: Read a book that begins with who, what, where, when, how finished 2019-08-10
The Corsican Caper by Peter Mayle (4 stars)
# 3: Read a book where one of the title words begins with the letter “C” finished 2019-08-24
Cabo de Gata by Eugen Ruge (4½ stars)
# 4: Read a book for the August CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge finished 2019-08-08
Rat Race by Dick Francis (4 stars)
# 5: Read a book in which the author acknowledges another writer in the dedication, foreword, afterword finished 2019-08-16
The Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
# 6: Read a book with an inside part of the body in the title finished 2019-08-09
Das blutrote Parfüm by Sina Beerwald (4½ stars)
# 7: Read a book by a woman whose gender is not evident finished 2019-08-31
Dead Horsemeat by Dominique Manotti (4 stars)
# 8: Read a new-to-you book by one of the authors you've listed as a favourite on LT finished 2019-08-13
Seeking Whom He May Devour by Fred Vargas (4 stars)
# 9: Read a book where the first letter of the first name of the author comes alphabetically before the first letter of the last name finished 2019-08-03
Ein Gentleman in Arles - Gefährliche Geschäfte by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#13: Read a book set in a country you've never read about before finished 2019-08-06
The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad (4½ stars)
#14: Read a book by an author whose last name is longer than their first name finished 2019-08-28
Die Gottessucherin by Peter Prange (4½ stars)
#17: Read a book published by a two word publishing house finished 2019-08-01
Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
September
# 2: Read a book with a 2019 copyright finished 2019-09-07
Fake und Fiktion by Thomas Strässle (4 stars)
# 7: Read a book where the author's first or last name begins and ends with the same letter finished 2019-09-01
Schüsse im Shortbread by Arthur Escroyne (3½ stars)
# 9: Read a book for the September CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge finished 2019-09-08
Shinigami Games Herbst by Andreas Neuenkirchen (3 stars)
#10: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters of "Having fun with TIOLI" finished 2019-09-28
Gier by Arne Dahl (4 stars)
#11: Read a book with a food word embedded in the title finished 2019-09-15
A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String by Joanne Harris (4½ stars)
#12: Read a book with at least two different kinds of animals on the cover finished 2019-09-21
Death of a Cad by M. C. Beaton (4 stars)
#14: Read a book with a cover which looks similar to one of Paul's bookmarks finished 2019-09-24
Am Abgrund aller Dinge by Gianrico Carofiglio (4½ stars)
October
# 7: Read a book where there is an embedded word of 4 letters or more in the Author’s last name finished 2019-10-12
The Expats by Chris Pavone (4 stars)
# 9: Read a book for the October CFF Mystery Challenge Challenge finished 2019-10-10
Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham (4½ stars)
# 13: Read a book in which someone dies finished 2019-10-07
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian (4 stars)
#14: Read a book in which the ISBN contains a 10 or 13 or 19 or 44 finished 2019-10-14
Hotel Bosporus by Esmahan Aykol (4 stars)
11FAMeulstee
Happy new thread, Barbara, and belated happy anniversary again ;-)
I love the pictures of your family and you found some beautiful Zürich pictures again. Someday I hope to get to Zürich and see it all with my own eyes.
I love the pictures of your family and you found some beautiful Zürich pictures again. Someday I hope to get to Zürich and see it all with my own eyes.
12Ameise1
>11 FAMeulstee: Many thanks, Anita. I would be very happy if I could show you around Zurich. In the meantime a Zurich specialty: Luxemburgerli from Sprüngli
13Carmenere
Happy new thread, Barbara! Your pictures are lovely as is your family! Have a wonderful day!
14Ameise1
>13 Carmenere: Thanks so much, Lynda. It will be a very lazy day with lots of reading ;-)
15kidzdoc
Happy new thread, Barbara! Your photos of Zürich and you, your husband and your daughters are lovely.
16msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb. Happy New thread. Love the vacation and anniversary photos. Glad to see you getting your reading in but it would be nice to see you around, a bit more often. Keep cool, my friend.
17karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Happy new thread.
>10 Ameise1: Happy belated anniversary! Lovely pics of your family, thanks for sharing.
Congrats on 50 books read so far this year, too.
>10 Ameise1: Happy belated anniversary! Lovely pics of your family, thanks for sharing.
Congrats on 50 books read so far this year, too.
18jnwelch
Happy New Thread, Barbara!
Lovely photos up top. That fountain with the blue light particularly got me. And >10 Ameise1:: those family photos are knockouts.
a Zurich specialty: Luxemburgerli from Sprüngli Those look delicious, and similar to macarons where we are.
Lovely photos up top. That fountain with the blue light particularly got me. And >10 Ameise1:: those family photos are knockouts.
a Zurich specialty: Luxemburgerli from Sprüngli Those look delicious, and similar to macarons where we are.
20SirThomas
Happy new thread, Barbara.
Your pictures are beautiful.
Today it is hot and windy, so the wind sensor says no to the awning - a good time for indoor-reading.
Your pictures are beautiful.
Today it is hot and windy, so the wind sensor says no to the awning - a good time for indoor-reading.
22richardderus
Lovely photos as always, Barbara, and much good reading. Yes, I know I'm in Barbara's place now.
23johnsimpson
Happy new thread Barbara my dear.
25PaulCranswick
Happy new thread, Barbara.
Your topper is as visually appealing as always.
Your topper is as visually appealing as always.
27Ameise1
>15 kidzdoc: Thanks so much, Darryl. I have a wonderful family.
>16 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. Slowly I'm making my way back on LT.
>17 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. Well, my reading was good so far. I always go with a long list to my library and come home with completely different books. Sigh, this list will never shorten.
>16 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. Slowly I'm making my way back on LT.
>17 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. Well, my reading was good so far. I always go with a long list to my library and come home with completely different books. Sigh, this list will never shorten.
28Ameise1
>18 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. We do have lots of gorgeous fountains in Zürich. You know that the maccarons are a copy of the Luxemburgerli. The taste of them is heavenly.
>19 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber.
>20 SirThomas: Thanks so much, Thomas. Yesterday it was hot here but the next six days will be much hotter. Well, the best thing is always staying at a cooler place and read.
>19 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber.
>20 SirThomas: Thanks so much, Thomas. Yesterday it was hot here but the next six days will be much hotter. Well, the best thing is always staying at a cooler place and read.
29Ameise1
>21 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer.
>22 richardderus: Thanks so much, Rdear. Welcome here.
>23 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John.
>22 richardderus: Thanks so much, Rdear. Welcome here.
>23 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John.
30Ameise1
>24 BLBera: Thanks so much, Beth.
>25 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. Zürich has lots of charming corners.
>26 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni.
>25 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. Zürich has lots of charming corners.
>26 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni.
31Ameise1
Today we're going to Montbéliard (France) for three days. Tomorrow we have an appointment for visiting the Peugeot car factory. I'm looking forward to it but also to the wonderful French food.
32thornton37814
Happy new thread! Hope you enjoy your trip to France.
34figsfromthistle
Happy new thread and happy anniversary!
Have fun in France :)
Have fun in France :)
37Ameise1
>32 thornton37814: Thanks so much, Lori. We had a wonderful time.
>33 drneutron: Thanks, so much, Jim.
>34 figsfromthistle: Thanks so much, anita. Montbéliard is a beuatiful town and we had gorgeous food.
>35 tymfos: Thanks so much, Terri.
>36 msf59: Mark, we're back home since Wednesday. It was only a three days trip to France. Now, we're planning our holiday for October.
>33 drneutron: Thanks, so much, Jim.
>34 figsfromthistle: Thanks so much, anita. Montbéliard is a beuatiful town and we had gorgeous food.
>35 tymfos: Thanks so much, Terri.
>36 msf59: Mark, we're back home since Wednesday. It was only a three days trip to France. Now, we're planning our holiday for October.
38Ameise1
book 51
The Ghost Fields
This is another good Ruth Galloway thriller. While Ruth is at a Bronze Age excavation site, a WWII plane is found buried in the neighborhood. In the cockpit sits a corpse from the same time, only Ruth has to realize that this body was recently placed in the cockpit. With the help of modern technology, it quickly becomes clear that he is dead. The question that needs to be clarified is how did he get to this place?
It was a fun read from the first to the last page.
The Ghost FieldsThis is another good Ruth Galloway thriller. While Ruth is at a Bronze Age excavation site, a WWII plane is found buried in the neighborhood. In the cockpit sits a corpse from the same time, only Ruth has to realize that this body was recently placed in the cockpit. With the help of modern technology, it quickly becomes clear that he is dead. The question that needs to be clarified is how did he get to this place?
It was a fun read from the first to the last page.
39Ameise1
book 52 Read in German
Richter
Three short stories by three authors (Andrea Camilleri, Giancarlo De Cataldo and Carlo Lucarelli), where each writes about a judge who takes up the fight with the mafia on a small scale.
What these judges from different eras have in common is that everyone beats the current mafia boss of the community with his own weapons. The judges are not intimidated by the mafia methods. Each one of them can finally achieve a small victory, even if other mafia guys leap right into the breach.
I can only recommend this book.
RichterThree short stories by three authors (Andrea Camilleri, Giancarlo De Cataldo and Carlo Lucarelli), where each writes about a judge who takes up the fight with the mafia on a small scale.
What these judges from different eras have in common is that everyone beats the current mafia boss of the community with his own weapons. The judges are not intimidated by the mafia methods. Each one of them can finally achieve a small victory, even if other mafia guys leap right into the breach.
I can only recommend this book.
41karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
I've recently joined the Ruth Galloway bandwagon and have just started #4, A Room Full of Bones. I'm enjoying the books immensely.
Have fun planning your October holiday.
I've recently joined the Ruth Galloway bandwagon and have just started #4, A Room Full of Bones. I'm enjoying the books immensely.
Have fun planning your October holiday.
44richardderus
>39 Ameise1: *owowow* Book-bulleted me with that one, Barbara! Please don't melt.
45kidzdoc
Where are you planning to go on vacation in October, Barbara? I plan to return to Lisbon that month if my vacation request is granted, although that's far from certain at the moment.
47Familyhistorian
Happy new thread, Barbara. Those are great anniversary pictures. You are just ahead of me in the Ruth Galloway series. I will get to The Ghost Fields soon. Good to know it's a good one.
48charl08
>39 Ameise1: This rings a bell but I don't seem to have recorded it on LT, so maybe read before I started recording my reading?
We have cooled off with some rain: hopefully you will get a break from the heat too.
We have cooled off with some rain: hopefully you will get a break from the heat too.
49Ameise1
>41 karenmarie: Glad to hear that you like this series too, Karen. Yes, we made our choice for the autumn holidays. I will report a bit below.
>42 BLBera: I almost finished reading, Beth. It's a beautiful story and very exciting to read.
>43 ronincats: >46 EllaTim: Roni and Ella, since yesterday it has become cooler. It started to rain last night and temperatures have finally dropped. Now all the windows are open, so we bring the heat out of the house. We have no AC and so the heat in our house has been dammed for a week.
>44 richardderus: Ha, I am glad to hear that you would like this, Rdear. I am sure that you will find it very interesting. If I look at my figure in the mirror, then it would be good if something would melt away in the heat of the day ;-). Unfortunately, this does not work :-D.
>42 BLBera: I almost finished reading, Beth. It's a beautiful story and very exciting to read.
>43 ronincats: >46 EllaTim: Roni and Ella, since yesterday it has become cooler. It started to rain last night and temperatures have finally dropped. Now all the windows are open, so we bring the heat out of the house. We have no AC and so the heat in our house has been dammed for a week.
>44 richardderus: Ha, I am glad to hear that you would like this, Rdear. I am sure that you will find it very interesting. If I look at my figure in the mirror, then it would be good if something would melt away in the heat of the day ;-). Unfortunately, this does not work :-D.
50Ameise1
>41 karenmarie: >45 kidzdoc: Karen and Darryl, we actually organized our autumn holidays. A long-awaited wish comes true. We will be in Corsica from the 5th of October to the 19th of October. We booked our flight and rented a cottage for this time (see photos from the website). We always wanted to go to Corsica. In the summer it is definitely too hot and in autumn Thomas can not always take vacations. This year it finally works. We only have to rent a car for this time. The cottage is in the southwest of the island.
(This will be our reading place.) 
(This will be our reading place.) 
51Ameise1
>47 Familyhistorian: Thank you, Meg. I love this series. Fortunately, my library has the remaining books as well.
>48 charl08: Charlotte, I find this book fascinating and shows a different view of the mafia.
Good to hear that you are not so hot anymore.
>48 charl08: Charlotte, I find this book fascinating and shows a different view of the mafia.
Good to hear that you are not so hot anymore.
52msf59
>50 Ameise1: Looks like another beautiful holiday, you have planned.
Happy Sunday, Barb. Getting ready to go back to school?
Happy Sunday, Barb. Getting ready to go back to school?
53Ameise1
>52 msf59: Mark, we are really looking forward to Corsica.
The school will start on the 19th of August. I will get a new first grade class and after 15 years a new teammate. I'm looking forward to working with her in the future. Next week I will not go to school to prepare, but from the 5th of August I will be on a daily basis at school in the preparation.
The school will start on the 19th of August. I will get a new first grade class and after 15 years a new teammate. I'm looking forward to working with her in the future. Next week I will not go to school to prepare, but from the 5th of August I will be on a daily basis at school in the preparation.
54richardderus
>50 Ameise1: Oh, Corsica looks gorgeous! I've just discovered a European holiday dream spot:
Hvar, Croatia! Doesn't that look idyllic?
Hvar, Croatia! Doesn't that look idyllic?
55Ameise1
>54 richardderus: Ah, Croatia is also on our to do list. It is also something to do in the autumn, as it is too hot in summer.
56Ameise1
book 53 Read in German
The Architect's Apprentice
What a great epic, full of historical facts and yet fictional. It's about love, unrequited, unconditional but also about architecture and how it was built in the 16th century. It is about dreams that are fulfilled or unfulfilled but also about friendships that you can count on or that can lead you to ruin.
It was varied and exciting to read. I suffered with the protagonists, looked forward to them and kept asking myself, how can things go well?
The Architect's ApprenticeWhat a great epic, full of historical facts and yet fictional. It's about love, unrequited, unconditional but also about architecture and how it was built in the 16th century. It is about dreams that are fulfilled or unfulfilled but also about friendships that you can count on or that can lead you to ruin.
It was varied and exciting to read. I suffered with the protagonists, looked forward to them and kept asking myself, how can things go well?
58FAMeulstee
>50 Ameise1: Vacation on Corsica! How nice, looking forward to your autumn holiday, Barbara :-)
59karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
Your vacation sounds lovely, the cottage looks wonderful. I hope your new teammate works out for school, too.
Your vacation sounds lovely, the cottage looks wonderful. I hope your new teammate works out for school, too.
60SirThomas
The pictures are great! I love the reading place.
I wish you wonderful holidays at this beautiful place.
I wish you wonderful holidays at this beautiful place.
61Ameise1
>58 FAMeulstee: >59 karenmarie: >60 SirThomas: Thanks so much, Anita, Karen and Thomas.
I'm sure I'll get a good teammate. I know her since years but we never worked together until now.
Tomorrow we'll make a day trip on the mountains.
I'm sure I'll get a good teammate. I know her since years but we never worked together until now.
Tomorrow we'll make a day trip on the mountains.
63Ameise1
>62 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer. I'm sure we'llhave a splendid time.
65msf59
Sweet Thursday, Barb. We are going camping this weekend and leaving tonight. We are going with a fun group of people. It should be a good time. How is Rain Dogs?
Happy Birthday, Switzerland!
Happy Birthday, Switzerland!
66Ameise1
>65 msf59: Thank you so much, Mark. We will celebrate our national holiday with my mother-in-law in our garden tonight. We did not buy fireworks, we leave that to our neighbors and the rest of our quarters. We will enjoy it.
Rain Dogs is very good. I highly recommend it.
I wish you much fun camping. Enjoy it.
Rain Dogs is very good. I highly recommend it.
I wish you much fun camping. Enjoy it.
67PaulCranswick
Switzerland is holding up well after all these years, Barbara!
Have a lovely weekend,
Have a lovely weekend,
68Ameise1
>67 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. Wishing you a lovely weekend, too.
69Ameise1
book 54 Read in German
Rain Dogs
Also the fifth case of Detective Sean Duffy was very exciting. While in the preceding cases the Northern Irish conflict was all-important, this time it is only marginal. The key point this time is pedophilia, which took some time to arrive at this point. A British journalist is found dead. Who killed her and why? The focus is on a Finnish delegation. Duffy and his team need a lot of patience and nerves to get to the bottom of things. The evildoers are covered from the top for a long time.
Rain DogsAlso the fifth case of Detective Sean Duffy was very exciting. While in the preceding cases the Northern Irish conflict was all-important, this time it is only marginal. The key point this time is pedophilia, which took some time to arrive at this point. A British journalist is found dead. Who killed her and why? The focus is on a Finnish delegation. Duffy and his team need a lot of patience and nerves to get to the bottom of things. The evildoers are covered from the top for a long time.
71FAMeulstee
>64 Ameise1: That is 728 years ago!
Belated happy birthday to your lovely country.
Belated happy birthday to your lovely country.
73Ameise1
>71 FAMeulstee: Ah, yes, Anita. Switzerland can look back on a long but also a warlike time. Switzerland, with its democracy as we have today, did not come into existence until 1848. Before that, it was more of an alliance among the various cantons.
>72 mstrust: Thank you, Jennifer. It's true that our chocolate is actually very good.
>72 mstrust: Thank you, Jennifer. It's true that our chocolate is actually very good.
74Ameise1
book 55 Read in German
Ein Gentleman in Arles - Gefährliche Geschäfte
A great new Provence series for me, even though I still have to read the first volume.
This series plays in Arles and the Camargue and of course the culprits have something to do with Marseille. Just right for a lot of excitement, good food and the special people from Provence.
The Gentelman is Peter Smith a former intelligence agent who wants to live his retirement with his dog Arthur in Arles. Of course, he can not leave uncovering and detecting now and puts himself and his loved ones in danger. Luckily, he has recourse to other secret service providers, but also to a 'mafia boss', who support him with words and deeds.
On Beauduc beach, three young policemen are murdered. Soon it turns out that the culprit comes from very high up in the French military circles, who in turn must satisfy very rich patrons. With the help of his old friend Gentry Smith begins the investigation on his own initiative. Not only does he endanger himself but also his sweetheart and her father, who are long-time residents of Camargue.
This thriller grabbed me from the first moment. I'm sure I'll read the first volume and I hope that Anthony Coles will continue with this series.
Ein Gentleman in Arles - Gefährliche GeschäfteA great new Provence series for me, even though I still have to read the first volume.
This series plays in Arles and the Camargue and of course the culprits have something to do with Marseille. Just right for a lot of excitement, good food and the special people from Provence.
The Gentelman is Peter Smith a former intelligence agent who wants to live his retirement with his dog Arthur in Arles. Of course, he can not leave uncovering and detecting now and puts himself and his loved ones in danger. Luckily, he has recourse to other secret service providers, but also to a 'mafia boss', who support him with words and deeds.
On Beauduc beach, three young policemen are murdered. Soon it turns out that the culprit comes from very high up in the French military circles, who in turn must satisfy very rich patrons. With the help of his old friend Gentry Smith begins the investigation on his own initiative. Not only does he endanger himself but also his sweetheart and her father, who are long-time residents of Camargue.
This thriller grabbed me from the first moment. I'm sure I'll read the first volume and I hope that Anthony Coles will continue with this series.
75Ameise1
book 56 Read in German
Bei Zugabe Mord!: Eine Diva ermittelt im Salzburger Festspielhaus.…
I have mixed feelings about this cozy mystery. On the one hand, it has some funny scenes and statements that make me laugh. On the other hand, the plot is rather 'thin' and it was always predictable, what comes next. That's why the tension did not last.
Mozart's 'Abduction from the Seraglio' was to be played at the Salzburg Festival. But in the end it did not happen because the tenors were killed in a row and no substitutes could be made. The soprano counted for a long time to the suspects, as she already knew in advance how the next victim was murdered and she happened to be always on site. "First beheaded, then hanged, then spit on hot sticks, then burned, then bound and dipped, finally hurt."
Bei Zugabe Mord!: Eine Diva ermittelt im Salzburger Festspielhaus.…I have mixed feelings about this cozy mystery. On the one hand, it has some funny scenes and statements that make me laugh. On the other hand, the plot is rather 'thin' and it was always predictable, what comes next. That's why the tension did not last.
Mozart's 'Abduction from the Seraglio' was to be played at the Salzburg Festival. But in the end it did not happen because the tenors were killed in a row and no substitutes could be made. The soprano counted for a long time to the suspects, as she already knew in advance how the next victim was murdered and she happened to be always on site. "First beheaded, then hanged, then spit on hot sticks, then burned, then bound and dipped, finally hurt."
76Ameise1
book 57 ♫
The Bookseller of Kabul
Åsne Seierstad had the opportunity to live with a bookseller in Kabul for five months. In this book she describes how life in general and in the bookseller's home is for people. It becomes clear that even if the female persons of the household are allowed to read and learn, they are dependent on the goodwill of the head of the family, who can cut the school off for his daughters at any time, so that they can tackle it at home. But even for the sons it is not easy, because the father not only determines their family future but also about their everyday life.
The Bookseller of KabulÅsne Seierstad had the opportunity to live with a bookseller in Kabul for five months. In this book she describes how life in general and in the bookseller's home is for people. It becomes clear that even if the female persons of the household are allowed to read and learn, they are dependent on the goodwill of the head of the family, who can cut the school off for his daughters at any time, so that they can tackle it at home. But even for the sons it is not easy, because the father not only determines their family future but also about their everyday life.
79Ameise1
book 58 ♫ Read in German
Das blutrote Parfüm
1776: Amélie has to flee Paris with her daughter Linnea after her husband is dead in his perfumery. She takes the most important Essenze and travels to Mont St. Michel in her parents' house. Her father is dead and her mother is in the prison of the monastery, imprisoned by Amélie's brother, who is the abbot of the monastery. Her sister is married to a host of the place. He is violent and abuses his wife.
Amélie tries to build her own perfumery, unaware that her daughter is already better at making the perfumes. Furthermore, Amélie is also unaware that danger is lurking everywhere and her life, as well as that of her daughter and sister are in danger.
This is a fantastic historical mystery that is exciting from the beginning to the end.
Das blutrote Parfüm1776: Amélie has to flee Paris with her daughter Linnea after her husband is dead in his perfumery. She takes the most important Essenze and travels to Mont St. Michel in her parents' house. Her father is dead and her mother is in the prison of the monastery, imprisoned by Amélie's brother, who is the abbot of the monastery. Her sister is married to a host of the place. He is violent and abuses his wife.
Amélie tries to build her own perfumery, unaware that her daughter is already better at making the perfumes. Furthermore, Amélie is also unaware that danger is lurking everywhere and her life, as well as that of her daughter and sister are in danger.
This is a fantastic historical mystery that is exciting from the beginning to the end.
80Ameise1
book 59 Read in German
Rat Race
In this book, the horseracing plays only a marginal role, rather it is about flying.
Matt Shore is a pilot and flies trainers, racehorse owners and jockeys to the horse races. Already on the return flight of his first working day, his plane is blown up by a bomb. Luckily, no one hurt. Of course he has the commission of inquiry on the neck. Nobody can explain how the bomb came on the plane. At a later date, the plane of Colin Ross' sister is manipulated. She can land safely with a spectacular rescue operation.
Who is behind all this? Matt finds all the pieces of the puzzle with time, can he convict the villain before the next assassination?
Very exciting written.
Rat RaceIn this book, the horseracing plays only a marginal role, rather it is about flying.
Matt Shore is a pilot and flies trainers, racehorse owners and jockeys to the horse races. Already on the return flight of his first working day, his plane is blown up by a bomb. Luckily, no one hurt. Of course he has the commission of inquiry on the neck. Nobody can explain how the bomb came on the plane. At a later date, the plane of Colin Ross' sister is manipulated. She can land safely with a spectacular rescue operation.
Who is behind all this? Matt finds all the pieces of the puzzle with time, can he convict the villain before the next assassination?
Very exciting written.
82Ameise1
book 60 Read in German
The Corsican Caper
I love this series. While Sam and Elena spend their vacations in Marseille with their friend Francis Reboul, Francis finds himself under the pressure of a dubious Russian, who lies in front of Marseille with his luxury yacht and has decided to buy Reboul's property. Francis does not want to sell, so the Russian is always brazen and ready to let Francis get killed. Of course, far from him and therefore he has chosen Corsica, unaware that Francis and Sam have very good friends there in the underground.
Great and exciting written with a lot of good food that made my mouth water.
The Corsican CaperI love this series. While Sam and Elena spend their vacations in Marseille with their friend Francis Reboul, Francis finds himself under the pressure of a dubious Russian, who lies in front of Marseille with his luxury yacht and has decided to buy Reboul's property. Francis does not want to sell, so the Russian is always brazen and ready to let Francis get killed. Of course, far from him and therefore he has chosen Corsica, unaware that Francis and Sam have very good friends there in the underground.
Great and exciting written with a lot of good food that made my mouth water.
85Ameise1
>81 msf59: Happy Saturday to you too, Mark. I'm sure you would like the bookseller.
87FAMeulstee
>83 Ameise1: Enjoy, Barbara!
Sadly I have already read all Adamsberg books. I hope Fred Vargas is going to write more.
Sadly I have already read all Adamsberg books. I hope Fred Vargas is going to write more.
89Ameise1
>86 BLBera: Beth, I love this series too. I've read some of them before but as usually not in the correct order ;-).
>87 FAMeulstee: I enjoyed it very much, Anita. Luckily, there are still some left for me.
>88 mstrust: Nice to see you, Jennifer.
>87 FAMeulstee: I enjoyed it very much, Anita. Luckily, there are still some left for me.
>88 mstrust: Nice to see you, Jennifer.
90Ameise1
book 61 Read in German
Seeking Whom He May Devour
Also the second volume of the Adamsberg series was exciting.
It plays in the French Alps. Adamsberg's muse Camille lives there and has built a new life with new friends. A Canadian bear researcher has been particularly impressed. Here in France he watches the wolves. Suddenly, the contemplative community gets into turmoil, because not only sheep are torn but also people fall victim to a 'giant wolf'. Camille sets out with Sol and the watchman in search of the malefactor. He is always a step ahead of them.
Adamsberg does not come into play for a long time, which initially irritated me a little. In the end, it is he who came to the culprit on the track.
It was an exciting read.
Seeking Whom He May DevourAlso the second volume of the Adamsberg series was exciting.
It plays in the French Alps. Adamsberg's muse Camille lives there and has built a new life with new friends. A Canadian bear researcher has been particularly impressed. Here in France he watches the wolves. Suddenly, the contemplative community gets into turmoil, because not only sheep are torn but also people fall victim to a 'giant wolf'. Camille sets out with Sol and the watchman in search of the malefactor. He is always a step ahead of them.
Adamsberg does not come into play for a long time, which initially irritated me a little. In the end, it is he who came to the culprit on the track.
It was an exciting read.
92msf59
Happy Wednesday, Barb. I hope the week is going well. I have not read Fred Vargas in many years. I should revisit that series.
95karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
>64 Ameise1: A very belated Happy Birthday Switzerland! Thank you, Switzerland, for the best tennis player in the world, Roger Federer.
>80 Ameise1: Rat Race is on my radar this month to keep caught up on Julia's Dick Francis Challenge. Glad you liked it. I read it a long time ago but can't remember a single thing about it.
>64 Ameise1: A very belated Happy Birthday Switzerland! Thank you, Switzerland, for the best tennis player in the world, Roger Federer.
>80 Ameise1: Rat Race is on my radar this month to keep caught up on Julia's Dick Francis Challenge. Glad you liked it. I read it a long time ago but can't remember a single thing about it.
96Ameise1
>92 msf59: Happy Saturday; Mark. I love her books and I'm happy that htere are still some left for me ;-).
>93 tymfos: Thanks so much, Terr. I had a wonderful reading year so far and especially August was fantastic.
>94 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni. Since a week the new school year has started, that will slow down my reading.
>95 karenmarie: Don't we have some lovely Swiss guys? Glad to hear that you liked Rar Race as much as I did. Happy saturday, Karen.
>93 tymfos: Thanks so much, Terr. I had a wonderful reading year so far and especially August was fantastic.
>94 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni. Since a week the new school year has started, that will slow down my reading.
>95 karenmarie: Don't we have some lovely Swiss guys? Glad to hear that you liked Rar Race as much as I did. Happy saturday, Karen.
97Ameise1
book 62 Read in German
The Little Beach Street Bakery
This was a cozy read with lots of romance and humor.
Polly's advertising agency, which she leads with her estranged husband in Plymouth is bankrupt.
Therefore, she decides to start a new life on a small island by indulging in her favorite hobby, bread making. The resident old baker, who has not baked bread for a long time, is not thrilled, but all the inhabitants of the small island and the fishermen secretly buy Pollys bread. She quickly makes friends with the fishermen and a wounded puffin, whom she nursed back to health, is her faithful companion.
Polly quickly dives into island life, falls in love, but has to realize that she is only exploited. But an American dropout has also kept an eye on her. Until their love is something, still pass various adventures.
The Little Beach Street BakeryThis was a cozy read with lots of romance and humor.
Polly's advertising agency, which she leads with her estranged husband in Plymouth is bankrupt.
Therefore, she decides to start a new life on a small island by indulging in her favorite hobby, bread making. The resident old baker, who has not baked bread for a long time, is not thrilled, but all the inhabitants of the small island and the fishermen secretly buy Pollys bread. She quickly makes friends with the fishermen and a wounded puffin, whom she nursed back to health, is her faithful companion.
Polly quickly dives into island life, falls in love, but has to realize that she is only exploited. But an American dropout has also kept an eye on her. Until their love is something, still pass various adventures.
98Ameise1
book 63 Read in German
A Man of Some Repute
This is the first volume of a new series for me. It was a very exciting read and I will continue to read the other books.
The secret agent Hugo Hawksworth is assigned to Selchester in 1953. He takes his younger sister with him. The two are housed in Selchester Castle. Shortly after their arrival, the body of the lost Earl of Selchester is found. For the past seven years he was considered lost. Who is the murderer? Why does the police and some government officials want to sweep the case under the carpet?
Together with the Earl's niece, Hugo sets out to find answers. They find even more bodies.
A Man of Some ReputeThis is the first volume of a new series for me. It was a very exciting read and I will continue to read the other books.
The secret agent Hugo Hawksworth is assigned to Selchester in 1953. He takes his younger sister with him. The two are housed in Selchester Castle. Shortly after their arrival, the body of the lost Earl of Selchester is found. For the past seven years he was considered lost. Who is the murderer? Why does the police and some government officials want to sweep the case under the carpet?
Together with the Earl's niece, Hugo sets out to find answers. They find even more bodies.
100Ameise1
book 64 Read in German
Cabo De Gata
This is a great essay about a dropout who is in a major life crisis. The narrator thus writes what he remembers. First you are in Berlin, where he dissolves his household, logs out everywhere (including all insurance) and said goodbye to his father and his 'daughter'. He tells how he travels to Andalusia by train shortly after the New Year and gets stranded in Cabo de Gata. Even when the sun is shining every day, it is bitterly cold at night and he heats his room with candles. With the rent of his accommodation, he has lunch, which consists daily of fish, soup and a hated vanilla pudding. Every day he goes to the bakery, buys his bread and some cheese in the supermarket. He always drinks his afternoon coffee in the same bar at the same time.
Actually, he fled from Berlin, so he can finally write his book, but even in this place, he is not possible. There are new routines for him, which he pursues meticulously, because he feels that if he does something different, then something bad will happen.
He encounters locals, but can only talk rudimentary, since he does not speak Spanish and every now and then another foreigner gets lost in this small place, with which he can then exchange better.
The story is great. Ruge tells the individual episodes to the smallest detail, so that one has the feeling to be there yourself.
Cabo De GataThis is a great essay about a dropout who is in a major life crisis. The narrator thus writes what he remembers. First you are in Berlin, where he dissolves his household, logs out everywhere (including all insurance) and said goodbye to his father and his 'daughter'. He tells how he travels to Andalusia by train shortly after the New Year and gets stranded in Cabo de Gata. Even when the sun is shining every day, it is bitterly cold at night and he heats his room with candles. With the rent of his accommodation, he has lunch, which consists daily of fish, soup and a hated vanilla pudding. Every day he goes to the bakery, buys his bread and some cheese in the supermarket. He always drinks his afternoon coffee in the same bar at the same time.
Actually, he fled from Berlin, so he can finally write his book, but even in this place, he is not possible. There are new routines for him, which he pursues meticulously, because he feels that if he does something different, then something bad will happen.
He encounters locals, but can only talk rudimentary, since he does not speak Spanish and every now and then another foreigner gets lost in this small place, with which he can then exchange better.
The story is great. Ruge tells the individual episodes to the smallest detail, so that one has the feeling to be there yourself.
102paulstalder
Guter Wochenstart!
103FAMeulstee
>100 Ameise1: Sounds good, Barbara, added to mount TBR.
104paulstalder
greetings to Zürich
reading means living
reading means living
106PaulCranswick
>101 Ameise1: Be interested in your take on that one as I have it on the shelves (well more accurately in a pile on the bedroom floor) somewhere in the new house.
Have a lovely weekend, Barbara.
Have a lovely weekend, Barbara.
107Ameise1
>102 paulstalder: >104 paulstalder: Thanks so much, Paul. It was a good week. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
>103 FAMeulstee: It was a very good reading, Anita.
>105 DianaNL: Thanks so much, Diana. I had a fantastic eading year so far.
>106 PaulCranswick: Paul, I can highly rercommend it. Very gripping and intelligently made. Happy weekend to you too.
>103 FAMeulstee: It was a very good reading, Anita.
>105 DianaNL: Thanks so much, Diana. I had a fantastic eading year so far.
>106 PaulCranswick: Paul, I can highly rercommend it. Very gripping and intelligently made. Happy weekend to you too.
108Ameise1
book 65 ♫ Read in German
Die Gottessucherin
The story takes place during the Inquisition in the 16th century. It begins in Portugal, where a young Jewish woman Gracia is married to a rich Jewish merchant. He and his brother bring converted Jews out of the country to Antwerp. But even there, the Jews are not sure, because the Dominican Inquisitor is out for revenge. While the husband of Gracia dies and she promises him on the deathbed that she will bring his mortal remains to the Promised Land (Thebes), the whole family is on the run again, taking the intermediate stops in Venice and Tuscany until they finally get protection find at the Ottoman sultan. In all these years, hundreds of Jews are being rescued, but many are losing their lives too, but the love happiness of female family members has long been lost on the track.
It's great told and very exciting. The historical accuracy of the facts from that time are stunning.
Die GottessucherinThe story takes place during the Inquisition in the 16th century. It begins in Portugal, where a young Jewish woman Gracia is married to a rich Jewish merchant. He and his brother bring converted Jews out of the country to Antwerp. But even there, the Jews are not sure, because the Dominican Inquisitor is out for revenge. While the husband of Gracia dies and she promises him on the deathbed that she will bring his mortal remains to the Promised Land (Thebes), the whole family is on the run again, taking the intermediate stops in Venice and Tuscany until they finally get protection find at the Ottoman sultan. In all these years, hundreds of Jews are being rescued, but many are losing their lives too, but the love happiness of female family members has long been lost on the track.
It's great told and very exciting. The historical accuracy of the facts from that time are stunning.
109Ameise1
book 66 Read in German
Dead Horsemeat
This is a very exciting thriller that moves in different social milieus. On the one hand money laundering and on the other the drug cartel. It's also about nasty politicians, obedient chief officials and prostitution.
The drug trade is about horse owners who are not afraid to kill live animals. The weaknesses of individuals are deliberately made use of in order to be able to blackmail them at the same time so that the powerful can not be brought down.
The only one who can not be blackmailed, even if it is tried again and again, is Commissaire Daquin, who is open to his homosexuality. But the evildoers are not aware of that.
Dead HorsemeatThis is a very exciting thriller that moves in different social milieus. On the one hand money laundering and on the other the drug cartel. It's also about nasty politicians, obedient chief officials and prostitution.
The drug trade is about horse owners who are not afraid to kill live animals. The weaknesses of individuals are deliberately made use of in order to be able to blackmail them at the same time so that the powerful can not be brought down.
The only one who can not be blackmailed, even if it is tried again and again, is Commissaire Daquin, who is open to his homosexuality. But the evildoers are not aware of that.
110Ameise1
book 67 Read in German
Schüsse im Shortbread
Already the short biography of the author is interesting. He is the 36th Earl of Sutherly and his wife is a chief commissioner. He writes the books about the cases his wife has to solve.
Arthur and Rosy are newly married. The honeymoon was supposed to have gone to the Côte d'Azur, but instead they are in the Scottish Highlands to help Rosy's protégé on her first fall. In the Tackergill Tower Castel, they move into the Honeymoon Suite because four people were shot in the restaurant Shortbread. What do these people have in common? Rosy first investigates undercover and Arthur tries to support her as well. The whole thing seems to be very tricky. In addition, Rosy is five months pregnant and gets bleeding during the investigation. This means to determine from the hospital bed.
The story is amusing, but did not overly bother me.
Schüsse im ShortbreadAlready the short biography of the author is interesting. He is the 36th Earl of Sutherly and his wife is a chief commissioner. He writes the books about the cases his wife has to solve.
Arthur and Rosy are newly married. The honeymoon was supposed to have gone to the Côte d'Azur, but instead they are in the Scottish Highlands to help Rosy's protégé on her first fall. In the Tackergill Tower Castel, they move into the Honeymoon Suite because four people were shot in the restaurant Shortbread. What do these people have in common? Rosy first investigates undercover and Arthur tries to support her as well. The whole thing seems to be very tricky. In addition, Rosy is five months pregnant and gets bleeding during the investigation. This means to determine from the hospital bed.
The story is amusing, but did not overly bother me.
112PaulCranswick
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Barbara.
113Ameise1
>112 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. I hope your weekend ist going well, too.
114Ameise1
book 68 Read in German
Fake und Fiktion
This is an exciting essay on the concepts of fake and fiction. What is soon clear is the fact that, depending on the language, fake has a different meaning and development of a fake. The Anglicist language differs from the German language. This also shows me that the cultural understanding of both languages is greater than assumed for me and therefore the mutual understanding of certain statements clearly differs.
Fiction, too, is very complex and can sometimes be difficult for readers to distinguish what may be considered fiction or factuality. Likewise, any translation of a text changes the original, and it is difficult to determine in retrospect what the original author really meant.
Fake und FiktionThis is an exciting essay on the concepts of fake and fiction. What is soon clear is the fact that, depending on the language, fake has a different meaning and development of a fake. The Anglicist language differs from the German language. This also shows me that the cultural understanding of both languages is greater than assumed for me and therefore the mutual understanding of certain statements clearly differs.
Fiction, too, is very complex and can sometimes be difficult for readers to distinguish what may be considered fiction or factuality. Likewise, any translation of a text changes the original, and it is difficult to determine in retrospect what the original author really meant.
116msf59
Happy Saturday, Barb. I hope all is well. It looks like you are getting plenty of reading in.
117karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
I hope you're doing well, school is good and interesting, and that your reading continues on successfully.
I've already the next in the Dick Francis challenge, Break In, and am deliberately waiting to readBolt until November 1st. It's hard, though because I like the jockey Kit Fielding so much!
I hope you're doing well, school is good and interesting, and that your reading continues on successfully.
I've already the next in the Dick Francis challenge, Break In, and am deliberately waiting to readBolt until November 1st. It's hard, though because I like the jockey Kit Fielding so much!
118charl08
>114 Ameise1: Sounds really interesting, Barbara. Different meanings of "fake"?
I the curious so I had a look at a dictionary definition which has it as
ADJECTIVE
1Not genuine; imitation or counterfeit.
‘she got on the plane with a fake passport’
NOUN
1A thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham.
‘fakes of Old Masters’
VERB
WITH OBJECT
1Forge or counterfeit (something)
‘she faked her spouse's signature’
I thought this was interesting though - it suggests that ": origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately related to German fegen ‘sweep, thrash'.
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/fake
I the curious so I had a look at a dictionary definition which has it as
ADJECTIVE
1Not genuine; imitation or counterfeit.
‘she got on the plane with a fake passport’
NOUN
1A thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham.
‘fakes of Old Masters’
VERB
WITH OBJECT
1Forge or counterfeit (something)
‘she faked her spouse's signature’
I thought this was interesting though - it suggests that ": origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately related to German fegen ‘sweep, thrash'.
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/fake
119johnsimpson
Hi Barbara my dear, hope you and Thomas have had a good weekend and send love and hugs to you all from both of us dear friend.
120Ameise1
>116 msf59: Happy Wednesday, Mark. Yep, my reading is going well.
>117 karenmarie: Karen, I'm glad to read, that you like Dick's books. I'm not sure if I'll read some more this year, but there is always another year to read more of him.
>118 charl08: Charlotte, with the lexical translation, the difference between the Anglican and German is not explained. This book was written by a German philology professor (Switzerland) as a scientific treatise. Unfortunately, my English is not so good that I could explain it now exactly. In addition, I would certainly use 'wrong' words in English and so we would be in the middle of his scientific treatise on fake and fiction. In any case, the whole thing is highly complex and very exciting. I'll probably when reading fiction and non-fiction have his explanation in the head.
>119 johnsimpson: Thank you, John. We are fine. Last week, our youngest moved out of our home. We are looking forward to living our own rhythm of life after almost 30 years. Love and hugs to Karen and you xx
>117 karenmarie: Karen, I'm glad to read, that you like Dick's books. I'm not sure if I'll read some more this year, but there is always another year to read more of him.
>118 charl08: Charlotte, with the lexical translation, the difference between the Anglican and German is not explained. This book was written by a German philology professor (Switzerland) as a scientific treatise. Unfortunately, my English is not so good that I could explain it now exactly. In addition, I would certainly use 'wrong' words in English and so we would be in the middle of his scientific treatise on fake and fiction. In any case, the whole thing is highly complex and very exciting. I'll probably when reading fiction and non-fiction have his explanation in the head.
>119 johnsimpson: Thank you, John. We are fine. Last week, our youngest moved out of our home. We are looking forward to living our own rhythm of life after almost 30 years. Love and hugs to Karen and you xx
121Ameise1
book 69 Read in German
Shinigami Games Herbst
Somehow I was not really warm with this Japan thriller. Maybe it's because I do not really understand the Japanese mentality or the plot did not suit me.
A female inspector gets emails at dawn. These are a mysteries. If she can solve them, she can save one or more lives that would otherwise brutally kill her adversary. She works with former male colleagues. In addition, her boss finds that women do not belong in this position. It's a race against the time.
Shinigami Games HerbstSomehow I was not really warm with this Japan thriller. Maybe it's because I do not really understand the Japanese mentality or the plot did not suit me.
A female inspector gets emails at dawn. These are a mysteries. If she can solve them, she can save one or more lives that would otherwise brutally kill her adversary. She works with former male colleagues. In addition, her boss finds that women do not belong in this position. It's a race against the time.
123charl08
>120 Ameise1: No worries Barbara. It sounds like a fascinating read!
124Carmenere
Your reading spot in Corsica is unbelievably gorgeous! It will be here in no time at all. Have you chosen your reading list?
125FAMeulstee
>114 Ameise1: >118 charl08: This makes me think of how the leaders of Soviet Union tried to change the language by removing words from the vocabulary, so certain things became unspeakable...
And that some cultural differences show in the lack of words in one language or the other. Like the french word charité (Nächstenliebe) became charity (Wohltätigkeit) in English.
And that some cultural differences show in the lack of words in one language or the other. Like the french word charité (Nächstenliebe) became charity (Wohltätigkeit) in English.
126karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
Empty nesters, as we say here in the US (and elsewhere?). I hope that you and Thomas find a good rhythm soon. Bill and I are happy empty nesters. We love it when Jenna visits and love it when she returns to her home.
Empty nesters, as we say here in the US (and elsewhere?). I hope that you and Thomas find a good rhythm soon. Bill and I are happy empty nesters. We love it when Jenna visits and love it when she returns to her home.
127Ameise1
book 70
A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String
These were great short stories, just as you would expect from Joanne Harris.
The stories are set in different environments, but after half of the book they are taken up again and give the reader a familiarity of déjà vue, and one is therefore delighted once again to experience something with the characters.
A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of StringThese were great short stories, just as you would expect from Joanne Harris.
The stories are set in different environments, but after half of the book they are taken up again and give the reader a familiarity of déjà vue, and one is therefore delighted once again to experience something with the characters.
128Ameise1
>123 charl08: It was indeed very interesting and I can only recommend it.
>124 Carmenere: Ah Lynda, my reading list is so long that I could stay in Corsica for months. I will take my two e-readers. On the Kindle I have a lot of unread books and on the Tolino I have nearly 100 books on my wish list, which I can download from my library at any time. I think it depends on my mood, which books I will read. In any case, I do not have to worry about the reading material going off in Corsica.
>125 FAMeulstee: Anita, you are completely right. Translating original words into another language always brings about loss or misunderstandings.
>126 karenmarie: Karen, empty nesters is quite a very nice condition. Since the younger daughter does not live so far, she comes to dinner once a week. The older daughter lives not so far away and that's why we see her regularly, too.
>124 Carmenere: Ah Lynda, my reading list is so long that I could stay in Corsica for months. I will take my two e-readers. On the Kindle I have a lot of unread books and on the Tolino I have nearly 100 books on my wish list, which I can download from my library at any time. I think it depends on my mood, which books I will read. In any case, I do not have to worry about the reading material going off in Corsica.
>125 FAMeulstee: Anita, you are completely right. Translating original words into another language always brings about loss or misunderstandings.
>126 karenmarie: Karen, empty nesters is quite a very nice condition. Since the younger daughter does not live so far, she comes to dinner once a week. The older daughter lives not so far away and that's why we see her regularly, too.
129Ameise1
book 71 Read in German
Death of a Cad
This was the first book from the Hamish Macbeth series for me and I will definitely read more books from this series.
Hamish Macbeth is a policeman in Lochdubh and in love with Pricilla Halburton-Smythe. Unfortunately, she came back from London to her parents' house to celebrate her engagement. It goes without saying that everything does not go smoothly. One of the guests, rather an unpleasant contemporary, is found dead. Macbeth is sure that it was murder and not an accident. However, his superiors want to be good with the notables of the region and therefore declare death as suicide. Macbeth can not resist and investigates on his own. Only when a second murder happens, he is taken seriously.
This is a funny cozy mystery.
Death of a CadThis was the first book from the Hamish Macbeth series for me and I will definitely read more books from this series.
Hamish Macbeth is a policeman in Lochdubh and in love with Pricilla Halburton-Smythe. Unfortunately, she came back from London to her parents' house to celebrate her engagement. It goes without saying that everything does not go smoothly. One of the guests, rather an unpleasant contemporary, is found dead. Macbeth is sure that it was murder and not an accident. However, his superiors want to be good with the notables of the region and therefore declare death as suicide. Macbeth can not resist and investigates on his own. Only when a second murder happens, he is taken seriously.
This is a funny cozy mystery.
131Ameise1
book 72 Read in German
Am Abgrund aller Dinge
This again is a great Carofiglio novel. What I appreciate about his books are the profundities of his main characters, who you get to know in all their facets and feel you've known them all their lives. This also leads to being happy with them or suffering with them.
In this book, the writer Enrico Vallesi returns to his hometown of Bari, after reading in the newspaper that Salvatore, a comrade of his childhood, was shot dead.
In Bari, he reflects on his time as a teenager by refreshing old contacts, visiting places where pleasing and unpleasant things happened and in daydreams recalling the days of his youth. He finds out that he was not always the nice adapted youth and with good luck (a brief moment of a ray of hope) was not on the wrong track.
Am Abgrund aller DingeThis again is a great Carofiglio novel. What I appreciate about his books are the profundities of his main characters, who you get to know in all their facets and feel you've known them all their lives. This also leads to being happy with them or suffering with them.
In this book, the writer Enrico Vallesi returns to his hometown of Bari, after reading in the newspaper that Salvatore, a comrade of his childhood, was shot dead.
In Bari, he reflects on his time as a teenager by refreshing old contacts, visiting places where pleasing and unpleasant things happened and in daydreams recalling the days of his youth. He finds out that he was not always the nice adapted youth and with good luck (a brief moment of a ray of hope) was not on the wrong track.
132msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb. Just checking in. I hope life is treating you well. Miss seeing you around.
133Ameise1
book 73 ♫ Read in German
Gier
The A group is not new to the Opcop group. All members of the A-group are now distributed to both groups, which is good because they can support each other. In this first case of the Opcop group, various cases are pending, this is probably meant to get to know better the new groups that are now internationally active.
It's about eco-crime, mafia activities between East and West, child pornography and kidnapping. The narrative is leaping between the different scenes and as a reader one is sometimes overstrained.
Nevertheless, I give the Opcop group another chance, because exciting is this thriller.
GierThe A group is not new to the Opcop group. All members of the A-group are now distributed to both groups, which is good because they can support each other. In this first case of the Opcop group, various cases are pending, this is probably meant to get to know better the new groups that are now internationally active.
It's about eco-crime, mafia activities between East and West, child pornography and kidnapping. The narrative is leaping between the different scenes and as a reader one is sometimes overstrained.
Nevertheless, I give the Opcop group another chance, because exciting is this thriller.
136Ameise1
>132 msf59: Dear Mark, I'm fine. It is nice that you are such a faithful soul and ask for my well-being. I started with a first grade, that means a lot of chatting, being non-stop, so that I'm just getting to read in the evening, but I do not have much time for social media contacts. I hope that this will be better after the autumn break. Next Saturday we fly to Corsica for two weeks. I'm really looking forward to it.
138Ameise1
>137 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I love this card.
139SirThomas
Happy birthday, Barbara, I hope I'm not too late.
I wish you a wonderful week on your way to the magical 75 books.
I wish you a wonderful week on your way to the magical 75 books.
140PaulCranswick
Happy slightly belated birthday, Barbara. xx
141The_Hibernator
Happy belated birthday. 75 is coming soon.
143Ameise1
book 74
A Dangerous Place
When Maisie is on her way home from India to England in 1937, she makes a stop in Gibraltar. She is not yet ready to meet her family and friends after the tragic death of her husband and the loss of her unborn child. As it can not be otherwise, she stumbles upon a dead photographer shortly after her arrival. After telling the police everything she knew, she would have let the story rest. But knowing Maisie is exactly the last thing she does. She soon realizes that the police are not making much of an effort to find the killer, much worse, Maisie soon realizes that she is being shadowed. While she gets the help of the dead sister, she also takes advantage of her shadow. Soon Maisie has to realize during her investigations that the whole thing is very complex, that many political actors are involved and that the Spanish Civil War also plays a big role. She travels to Spain and has the privilege of having two nurses in a monastery in the mountains. Then she realizes that she has to postpone her journey home for a little longer, as she is needed there.
A Dangerous PlaceWhen Maisie is on her way home from India to England in 1937, she makes a stop in Gibraltar. She is not yet ready to meet her family and friends after the tragic death of her husband and the loss of her unborn child. As it can not be otherwise, she stumbles upon a dead photographer shortly after her arrival. After telling the police everything she knew, she would have let the story rest. But knowing Maisie is exactly the last thing she does. She soon realizes that the police are not making much of an effort to find the killer, much worse, Maisie soon realizes that she is being shadowed. While she gets the help of the dead sister, she also takes advantage of her shadow. Soon Maisie has to realize during her investigations that the whole thing is very complex, that many political actors are involved and that the Spanish Civil War also plays a big role. She travels to Spain and has the privilege of having two nurses in a monastery in the mountains. Then she realizes that she has to postpone her journey home for a little longer, as she is needed there.
144Ameise1
book 75
The Guest Room
Richard gives a bachelor party for his brother, which he could not have imagined that this evening ends tragically and the following days is tragic for him and his family.
During the event, two Russian girls were engaged in dance and sex by Richards Brother's friend. The two 'watchdogs' are murdered by the girls, who were then able to flee. Not only is the house wasted, Richard's social life is also in trouble.
The story is told from two sides. On the one hand the view of Richard, his wife and their daughter. On the other hand, Alexandra, one of the 'dancers', tells how she became a sex slave.
I was impressed how her story is told. It is infinitely sad, but unfortunately corresponds to the truth.
The Guest RoomRichard gives a bachelor party for his brother, which he could not have imagined that this evening ends tragically and the following days is tragic for him and his family.
During the event, two Russian girls were engaged in dance and sex by Richards Brother's friend. The two 'watchdogs' are murdered by the girls, who were then able to flee. Not only is the house wasted, Richard's social life is also in trouble.
The story is told from two sides. On the one hand the view of Richard, his wife and their daughter. On the other hand, Alexandra, one of the 'dancers', tells how she became a sex slave.
I was impressed how her story is told. It is infinitely sad, but unfortunately corresponds to the truth.
147Ameise1
>146 richardderus: Thanks so much, Rdear. Smooch
149johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, congrats on reaching 75 books read my dear. Hope you and Thomas are enjoying yourselves on holiday and send love and hugs from both of us dear friend.
151FAMeulstee
>144 Ameise1: Congratulations on reaching 75, Barbara!
155PaulCranswick
Well done on passing 75 books, Barbara. xx
Have a lovely weekend.
Have a lovely weekend.
156thornton37814
>144 Ameise1: Congratulations!
157karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
Congrats on 75 and best wishes for a wonderful holiday.
Congrats on 75 and best wishes for a wonderful holiday.
160figsfromthistle
Congrats!
161Familyhistorian
Congrats on reading 75, Barbara. I hope you are having a wonderful vacation!
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