Saturday, January 23, 2016

Do You Like a Mystery?

Welcome, you've come to the right place.
 
This blog is about mystery novels, and only mystery novels. I may write about a thriller or two -- and there will definitely be a post about the line between mysteries and thrillers -- but otherwise it's all mysteries, all the time.
 
I love to read and I like to read a variety of books.  But let me loose in a bookstore or a library and I inevitably drift over to the mysteries. Even though my bookshelves and my iPad have an almost endless list of titles waiting to be read, I'm always in search of the mystery that got away, my own elusive Moby Dick of reading. It might be a new author, or a title or if I'm really lucky, a new series. 
 
I like historical settings -- can't get enough of Tudor times -- and I like modern settings. I like a little noir, as well. Cozy settings can be fun, but I'm happiest when things are a little more gray, or even better, darker still. I'm going to be sharing my thoughts on my favorites, as well as new discoveries. I hope that the readers that find their way here will be sharing their thoughts, too. I welcome comments and guest bloggers and look forward to creating a space for all of us who like mysteries.
 
A little bit about me...I'm from New England, but have lived in New York for the last forty years. I like a comfortable corner to curl up for reading, but I'm probably happier reading on the subway. Love to read, to write and to travel. I like my coffee light, but I like my mysteries noir.
 
I hope to post twice a month and however you take your coffee (or tea or lemonade) and however you like your mysteries -- whether in a teashop or in a brooding Norwegian forest -- welcome. I hope you'll stop by often.  

15 comments:

  1. I love coffee, tea and mysteries to the moon and back...thanks so much for visiting and following.
    I am having a cup of coffee as we speak and that pie has been gone for days....boo !
    I am linking to follow you thru email.

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  2. Hi Carol! As a fellow mystery lover, I am so glad you're starting this blog! I have lived good mysteries and thrillers since I learned to read. I'll be interested in your discussion of the differences between mystery and thriller. I am currently reading Make Me, by Lee Child. Child is one of my favorites.

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  3. Hey Carol, I'm loving this! Currently reading What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan. Her first novel and very good. Love the library and always need ideas for my next read.

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  4. Hi Carol, I'm currently on a Ken Bruen binge now that I am almost finished reading Lawrence Block. Also enjoy books by Val McDermid. Going to read some Ann Cleeves soon. I need more time in my day. Looking forward to reading your blog :-)

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  5. I have never liked thrillers or suspense; don't like the tension. But bring on a good mystery! Over the years, I've binged on Ruth Rendell (RIP), Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, etc. Hmm-all women! My favorite US mystery writer is Carl Hiaasen. Light and fun mysteries are the province of M. C. Beaton and her characters Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth.
    This sounds like fun, Carol.

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  6. Good luck on your new blog. Mysteries are my favorite for relaxing reading. I been reading P.D. James, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers for years, I also have read almost every Patricia Cornwall (I hope that qualifies.

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  7. Hello! You visited my blog via Penniwigs. It was so kind of you to take the time to leave a comment as well. How fun for me to stumble on your newly started mystery blog! I will look forward to reading your posts. Wishing you the best as you begin your new blog!

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  8. I have a feeling that my list of books to read is going to get much longer. I look forward to your posts.

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  9. I hope you put a link to this blog on your Buttercup blog. It would make following you easier for me.

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  10. Mysteries are my favorites. Looking forward to your new blog.

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  11. Hello Carol...
    Will be popping by to see
    what you are up to.

    M : )

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  12. Best of luck on Blog #2 - may it bring you as much joy as Buttercupland has brought me.

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  13. The link at the top of Buttercup's page has an extra http and doesn't work. Just an fyi.

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  14. Oh mysteries are right up my alley. Sometimes the darker the better. Right now I am reading Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls and it is pretty dark and disturbing.

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  15. Just found this blog. Fun stuff. I've been a mystery fan since I discovered Trixie Belden when I was ten. Definitely not "dark," but they were fun.

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