tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post7165201827466581222..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: My Kind of Mystery challengeCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-2745516194389067442014-03-06T14:04:52.882+00:002014-03-06T14:04:52.882+00:00I was unaware of a Daphne Du Maurier autobiography...I was unaware of a <i>Daphne Du Maurier</i> autobiography and am interested, since you speak of it highly. I own a few of her stories, short and long and should like to acquaint her words first.<br /><br />I hope more of your friends join us. It feels like 2014 is well underway but with my February starting dates, everyone really has the whole year to jump in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-55701439412999036672013-12-22T23:58:44.084+00:002013-12-22T23:58:44.084+00:00Susan: You can read anything to do with mysteries ...Susan: You can read anything to do with mysteries and include crime or whatever you like. I just thought it would be fun to read pure mysteries with no dead bodies for this one. <br /><br />I love the Adventure series by Enid Blyton and have a couple of them that I've never read. I thought this was a good opportunity to read one. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-83128598598012813512013-12-22T00:49:59.841+00:002013-12-22T00:49:59.841+00:00Hmm, this one sounds interesting, Cath. I'm t...Hmm, this one sounds interesting, Cath. I'm thinking about it. A mystery challenge! Just mysteries! I could do that.....lol YOu have some good choices there, it was fun to see a Blyton adventure story on it! I loved those as a child. I just picked up a Daphne du Maurier short story book too.....Enjoy the challenge, I look forward to your posts and reviews.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-18298785533051208592013-12-17T09:16:50.192+00:002013-12-17T09:16:50.192+00:00Pleased to hear that, Peggy. I think it's all ...Pleased to hear that, Peggy. I think it's all going to be a lot of fun. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-79780306621834199042013-12-16T00:05:19.580+00:002013-12-16T00:05:19.580+00:00Doing this one too Cath! Going to go for Hidden Do...Doing this one too Cath! Going to go for Hidden Doorways.Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-15361657112243571112013-12-15T15:30:52.587+00:002013-12-15T15:30:52.587+00:00Thanks, Penny, but I don't always complete the...Thanks, Penny, but I don't always complete them. LOL<br /><br />Nicola: I gather she was a fascinating woman. I read a lot of her books in my teens and will probably reread a few this year.<br /><br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-20720130558701628772013-12-14T19:11:37.482+00:002013-12-14T19:11:37.482+00:00I'd quite like to read the Christie biog. Fas...I'd quite like to read the Christie biog. Fascinating woman!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-36309055213043135262013-12-14T03:39:39.488+00:002013-12-14T03:39:39.488+00:00You are the best at these challenges, Cath, and yo...You are the best at these challenges, Cath, and your list is good. I may dip into a few myself. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-88559014260322713032013-12-13T09:57:54.652+00:002013-12-13T09:57:54.652+00:00Nan: Thanks for the link. Interesting, but I have ...Nan: Thanks for the link. Interesting, but I have to say that I think it would be beyond me to read 51 state books in a year! <br /><br />Margaret: I like this one because I have enough books on my tbr pile (I think) to do it without buying any. It's quite a coincidence about the Rendezvous book... you reading it now when I've just taken it out for this challenge. I think I probably have got some treats in store.<br /><br />Tracy: Yes, it's nice because there won't be a mad rush at Christmas to finish it if I haven't alreay, there are two extra months when it's much quieter. I like that. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-90946221329072461942013-12-12T17:27:59.711+00:002013-12-12T17:27:59.711+00:00I like that this challenge goes from Feb 1 2014 - ...I like that this challenge goes from Feb 1 2014 - end of Feb 2014. A couple of extra months to catch up. But I overchallenged myself in 2013, so cutting down this year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-16117102974755049562013-12-12T06:32:03.179+00:002013-12-12T06:32:03.179+00:00Maybe I'll join this too!
You have some good ...Maybe I'll join this too!<br /><br />You have some good books on your list. As you know I've just read The Rendezvous and other stories - absolutely great book, which I loved - definitely some eerie stories in this book. I'll be writing a bit more about it on my blog.<br /><br />I've read a few more on your list (5 actually) and you have some treats in store. AC's autobiography took me months to read but it's fascinating.Margaret @ BooksPleasehttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-74167541603050357022013-12-12T03:45:17.407+00:002013-12-12T03:45:17.407+00:00And have you seen this?
http://readingusafiction.b...And have you seen this?<br />http://readingusafiction.blogspot.com.au<br />You've been doing this on your own for a while, but here's a challenge!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-91247504329017790022013-12-11T10:30:11.936+00:002013-12-11T10:30:11.936+00:00Carolyn: I really thought Daphne, Mary and Agatha ...Carolyn: I really thought Daphne, Mary and Agatha fit the bill for this challenge so I'm delighted you agree. Look forward to seeing what you read. I'm very tempted by several of Daphne's (apart from those I listed) such as Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel. Have you tried her, Myself When Young, autobiography? It's gorgeous.<br /><br />I'll look into the books and authors you mentioned. And yes, I'll definitely be reading something supernatural... The Mystery of the Sea already fits that bill but M.R. James would be perfect too. <br /><br />Kelly: I thought I wouldn't do any next year, then realised that was not the way to get books off my tbr pile! LOL<br /><br />Val: Really pleased to hear five of these books are good. :-)<br /><br />Pat: And I seem to recall you liked those two as well? The Woman in White anyway. The Dead Secret would have been perfect for this if I hadn't already read it this year. LOL<br /><br />Thanks, Sis. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-27784630911664313842013-12-10T21:27:31.952+00:002013-12-10T21:27:31.952+00:00well at least I've read 2 of the books on your...well at least I've read 2 of the books on your list! The Woman in White and the Little Stranger.<br /><br />Have fun with this one... I know you will :o) DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-53309414589115760382013-12-10T19:22:10.747+00:002013-12-10T19:22:10.747+00:00What fun...I'm totally useless at challenges s...What fun...I'm totally useless at challenges so won't kid myself about this one :o)<br />I have actually read 5 of the books on your list ...and enjoyed them all!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-92165778128946691042013-12-10T18:59:56.637+00:002013-12-10T18:59:56.637+00:00I have actually joined some challenges for 2014 my...I have actually joined some challenges for 2014 myself! I hadn't in 2013 and it wasn't fun... so, back on the challenge bandwagon.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-30050694724531407022013-12-10T18:54:32.864+00:002013-12-10T18:54:32.864+00:00Cath, I'm thrilled you're in! Welcome! I...<b>Cath,</b> I'm thrilled you're in! Welcome! It brightens my day that you've made a post so enthusiastic and warm. Thank you. We shall be reading <i>Daphne, Agatha,</i> and likely <i>Mary</i> in common; even if different works.<br /><br />I *wish* there were more with the joy of mystery in itself, without a need for crimes. I can think of: <i>Alfred Hitchcock & The Three Investigators, Nancy Drew, Lyn Hamilton, Rebecca Hale</i>. Should you add those ghost stories of which you're fond (anything spiritual at all); you'll find you fulfilled my "Ethereal" theme too!<br /><b>Warmly, Carolyn</b>.<br />http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/riedel-reading-themes/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com