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I might try one of his books but right now I have quite a list. I do get great ideas from this board. I prefer the more gentle murders though so may stay with Hillerman.

Thanks for warning me abou this author. I’ll stick with Hillerman, thank you.
I got stuck in horrible downpour of rain yesterday; my shoes are still not dry!
In need of something new to read, I picked up an Evanovich book from the local drug store: “Eleven on Top.” It’s her usual witty, amusing style. Haven’t finsihed reading it yet, as Sunday Times Magazine arrived today.

Kirk Mitchell is another author who writes about American Indians, his people are Bureau of Indian Affairs Emmett Parker (Comanche) and FBI agent Anna Turnipseed (Modoc). The blurbs on his books are telling Tony Hillerman to move over, here comes Mitchell and other such remarks.

Well, Judith and I both read his “Sky Woman Falling” and we agree unanimously that his tales are way more bloody and violent than Hillerman ever thought of being. Mitchell describes in glorious color all that happens while Hillerman only gives an idea, which is what we both prefer.

He does a great job, however, at describing the various Indian cultures and describing the regions involved in his tales.

I had read Mitchell’s three previous books with the same pair of agents and starting in the first book, there is a mutual attraction. But she was abused as a child and so has this to work around. Parker is understanding – even going to a therapist with her – but to be driven to the peak and then told to back off only works so long. So in the 3 books, things are good as far as investigations are concerned but their personal relationship leaves much to be desired. In book 4, he has a one-nighter (after all the stuff Anna puts him through, it’s a wonder it didn’t happen sooner). And now she feels he has “betrayed” her. Well, that’s not what Judith and I thought – and we mumbled dire thoughts toward the girl!

Mitchell is quite creative in his methods of killing people – some of which seem to be a bit far-fetched.

He has a fifth book – we both decided to pass.

If you want a good mystery involving an American Indian culture, read Hillerman.

Jo

I just finished this book and it turned out to be a page turner. I will read more of this author.
Marie Lightfoot, an author is in the court room taking in the trial of a suspected murderer who is in the same league as Hannibal Lecter and Ted Bundy. His name is Raymond Raintree. Marie observes all the evidence against Raymond and it looks like a conviction is a sure thing. Something bothers her though and the story takes on a very unusual twist
I had never read this author and wanted the Kansas Virgin by the same author but it wasn’t available so I picked this one instead. It started out slow but once I got into it it kept me riveted.

I finally got Landvik’s book, Angry Houswives and am anxious to start it.

Let me add my congratulations on the new one. A wonderful name too!!

Having just had two more myself, I agree totally about greats!

Joy,
Congratulations on the 6th great grandchild! How wonderful! And I love the names Elise Joy.

Judith

To all my old friends (and new ones also) on this board—-My 6th GREAT
arrived at 1:10 this afternoon weighing 7#2oz. They named her
Elise Joy. I had a friend in high school named Elise but had not heard of it in YEARS. The JOY is self-explanatory.
Joy

GMC14@comcast.net also works.

I had a note from Garvin GMC14@aol.com and tried to reply
to the message twice and it was returned “undeliverable”.
If you see this Garvin and have another address, please give it to me.

Jan Hutchinson

I had a note from Garvin GMC14@aol.com and tried to reply
to the message twice and it was returned “undeliverable”.
If you see this Garvin and have another address, please give it to me.

Jan Hutchinson

I gathered it was Norse, being MN and Landvik an all. Thanks for confirming my guess –

I love learning things like this – I may never have a need for it but still — ! I love languages and find them easy to learn but difficult to hear/pronounce thanks to my lousy hearing. I would love to have been able to ‘do something’ with that ability.

I also love to know where names are from – ie., my married last name is British; my maiden name is Scottish, but there is a Heinz 57 in my background. And I love finding out those things.

Almost as much fun as reading!

Jo

Example: when you step in the doggie doo you say “uffda”, or when you are knitting and find a mistake many rows back and you have to unravel—uffda. It really is a pretty good word. If you read any of the Lorna Landvik books you will note an elderly lady who uses the phrase frequently. It is a Norse phrase.

Come again?

Must be something like the PA Dutch lingo here – someone wrote in saying “Outen” as in the truck hit a lightpole and “outened the lights”. Someone else said to lighten up as this IS PA Dutch country. I agree with both views but unless the PA Dutch is used continuously, it shouldn’t be used rarely.

Anyhow, so what is the meaning of ‘uffda’ – how used, etc.

Jo

I have read three of her books but the Housewives has a waiting list at the library and I haven’t read it yet. I am looking forward to it as I enjoy her books. (After a visit to MN I find myself saying “uffda” again)

Darlyne, did you ever read this book? I know you said it was in your pile of books. I have read three of Landvik’s books this summer and liked them all, but especially this one. Your “uffda” reminded me to ask you!

Jan

I’m trying to fix the site

It is already 80 here with the humidity at 79. Uffda!!

It’s too hot to think. 77° already this morning…as it has been for the last few days.

Yuck.

This is another book by Picoult that I couldn’t put down. It has been a long time since I have done nothing but read, even excluding most of the daily newspaper. This is on the book cover and tells it better than I can. Picoult has carved her own niche with her novels–one part romance, one part courtroom thriller, two parts social commentary… She keeps the reader constantly guessing. I recommend it.

I have just finished this book and am here to report. (I think it was recommended by someone on this board—maybe Wede?) I thought it was EXCELLENT in reporting on the siege of Leningrad and art (of course I know nothing about art), but the author keeps going from one
era (siege of Leningrad) to years later and I had a hard time knowing which era she was in. Old age is indeed here–LOL
JOY

I have it on order – !

Much as I’d like to take credit for McGarrity and maybe I was the first to write about him here in the GGOBIT, still Judith is the one who told me about him in one of our online chats (MSN Messenger – a free site). Her parents used to vacation in New Mexico and I lived in ABQ for some 8 years or so so it is rather like going home. The series is very good, Darlyne, and I know you’ll enjoy it.

I shall check to see if booksfree.com has SALEM.

Jo

I have gotten into Salem Falls and now can’t put it down. one of the teenager accusers belongs to a coven with three others and probably drugs are involved. It is very interesting.

I also finished listening to Mexican hat b y Michael McGarrity. I think Jo introduced us to this mystery writer. The locale is New Mexico and the reader is George Guidall, who reads the Cat Who books. I will read more by this author as I also am a little familiar with the area.

I agree with your assessment, Leah; I read Good Harbor and enjoyed it very much.