tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post155215419720862723..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: More crime ficCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-61506303914927364642018-11-13T09:21:57.307+00:002018-11-13T09:21:57.307+00:00Judith, yes Fred Vargas is one talented individual...Judith, yes Fred Vargas is one talented individual. Yes, I think the first book is called, The Chalk Circle Man. I don't remember a lot about that one if I'm honest but subsequent books, read over the last couple of years, have been excellent.<br /><br />Tracy: I can't, in all conscience, recommend Swiss Vendetta, but it was a good book to read for Switzerland, though I'm sure there must be others... I haven't looked.<br /><br />Nicola: I did finish A Discovery of Witches, my review is among my reviews for October. It was 'OK'... no more than that. I'll be honest, I'm not at all sure it'll be your kind of thing. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-5904810131914813882018-11-13T00:55:27.372+00:002018-11-13T00:55:27.372+00:00How are you getting on with A Discovery of Witches...How are you getting on with A Discovery of Witches? I started it this week for book group and I liked the Oxford setting, the Bodleian library and all the academia, but then I got to the second chapter where the vampire starts to climb the building and wondered whether it's going to be some kind of Twilight thing which isn't really my cup of tea. Not giving up yet though!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-84724069556537920192018-11-12T06:05:18.948+00:002018-11-12T06:05:18.948+00:00Not sure about Swiss Vendetta, although it seems t...Not sure about Swiss Vendetta, although it seems to have it good points, and it is hard to find a book for Switzerland. I do have to get back to the Fred Vargas series. So many good books and authors, I cannot keep up.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-5148744022364001582018-11-12T00:27:37.182+00:002018-11-12T00:27:37.182+00:00Hi Cath,
I just visited Fred Vargas's Wikipedi...Hi Cath,<br />I just visited Fred Vargas's Wikipedia page. Wow--so many fascinating accomplishments! Which one of her Commisaire …. woops?? should I read first. Do you happen to know which one is the first in the series? I'm very interested because of your keen interest in the series. It sounds like it's right up my alley. Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-63490021732455290062018-11-09T23:05:42.287+00:002018-11-09T23:05:42.287+00:00Pat: Yep, I have a handful of real favourites and ...Pat: Yep, I have a handful of real favourites and Fred Vargas is one (others are Louise Penny and Elly Griffiths). I try to spread their books out but am rapidly getting throught them all. <br /><br />*Hugs you*<br /><br />Kay: Oh, how interesting that you met Tracee de Hahn. Yes, I saw that she does actually live in Switzerland which is why the setting in the book is very strong I think. Good luck with it when you get to it.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-90027160774246899302018-11-09T13:55:09.005+00:002018-11-09T13:55:09.005+00:00Cath, I met Tracee de Hahn at a mystery conference...Cath, I met Tracee de Hahn at a mystery conference and this book is her first I believe. She was quite interesting to talk to and listen to on a panel. Her husband is Swiss and so her knowledge of the country (think they might have lived there for a while) is authentic. I haven't read this book yet, but I keep meaning to. Reminding myself that I will try it next year. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-86912750782930226762018-11-09T11:16:39.815+00:002018-11-09T11:16:39.815+00:00So, Vargas is one of your favorites! I know how y...So, Vargas is one of your favorites! I know how you feel .. David Bell is one of mine and I do have to wait for each new book! Ugh. And Michael Scott hasn't put any out in a while.. sigh... (like the other 130 some odd books sitting here don't count! LOL)<br /><br />love you!DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.com