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Old 09-25-2015, 08:33 AM   #316
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Your comments are similar to others I've read. I put this on my wish list as soon as I heard about it, but I'm not in a rush to get it any time soon now.
I got it at the library, was surprised that it was on the shelf as I thought it would be a hot item and not available for months, so I grabbed it. Now if only some of the James Patterson books that are on my list would show up on the shelf.
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#57 -- The Dante Connection by Estelle Ryan. This is the second in her Genevieve Lenard series. I'm really, really enjoying this, though I could do with a little less swearing.
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It has been a long time since I have posted. I have been reading the posts of your books, but had not made the time to jump on and update my reading. So here goes,

13/30 - Crunch Time by Diane Mott Davidson. I have read all the Goldy books by Davidson. I must admit that the premise of a caterer who gets in the middle of murder investigations was fun for the first few novels; it is now becoming a bit over the top (Probably was from the beginning).

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15/30 - Half Marathon: Complete Guide for Women by Jeff Galloway
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18/30 - Tales from Another Mother Runner - McDowell and Shea
If you are a runner and enjoy being part of the running "tribe", these books may be for you. The books are light, fun, and full of info (much like their podcats).

19/30 - Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. This is a good book. Rich story telling and engaging characters.

20/30 - The Rosie Project by Simision. I listened to the audio book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The character is so awkward it is cringe-worthy and so likable that you will find yourself cheering for him.

21/30 - NYPD Red 3 - Patterson.
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13/30 - Crunch Time by Diane Mott Davidson. I have read all the Goldy books by Davidson. I must admit that the premise of a caterer who gets in the middle of murder investigations was fun for the first few novels; it is now becoming a bit over the top (Probably was from the beginning).
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I have read them all too, and I totally agree with you. Although I still keep reading the new ones when they come out for some reason. Habit, I guess. Lol
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# 58 -- The Devil's Grin by Annelie Wendeberg. This is the first in the Anna Kronberg Thriller series. I found it very interesting as the series involves Sherlock Holmes. Not sure yet if I'll check out the next book or not.
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