Categorical Reading Lists

The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #5

I am really enjoying this series set in the quiet if quite murderous town of Three Pines and Ms. Penny seems to settling into her groove. In other words these books just keep getting better. Although, this one hits a little to close to the inner circle of friends...as Olivier quickly becomes the prime suspect when a "stanger" is found murdered on the floor of the bistro. As per usual we find a layer of lies and secrets hidden behind the facade of "idyllic" Three Pines. The next book is a must read and a read very soon at that. 

 

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Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home by Harry Kemelman

A Rabbi David Small Mystery

One rabbi, one small New England town, one Jewish community...and yet so many murders and mysteries...

I am really enjoying this series and this is certainly the most complicated mystery yet...definitely reading time well spent. Although I agree with the characters in the books--Rabbi Small is often too stubborn for his own good, especially once he has decided he is right. 

Reading Challenge: Once Around the Categories

 

The Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson

While I had high hopes for this book it turned out to be a very disappointing read--I should have put it down once I started rooting for the terrorists. The ending was mind boggling and don't get me started on the shoe horned in "romance".  But as this is the debut thriller by this author and he has since written many a book-- maybe he got better?!? As for me--simply not worth the reading time--I am one and done.

Reading Challenge: 25 in 2025 and Once Around the Categories 2025

 

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