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I’ve “found” a new book and want to share it.

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 10:30

Honest, I am neither the publisher nor the author, but I’m loving a wee freebie find on kindle unlimited.

I’m terrible for sticking to one genre - mainly crime, tartan noir etc - think Rankin, Mina, McDermid etc.

But the algorithm on Facebook served me an ad for a booked called Losers Club by Yvonne Vincent and I’ve really taken to it.

Yes, there’s a murder, but the murder itself is just a plot device for this funny story of old friends meeting up again, island life and post divorce re-awakening, and the author has a really funny, natural story telling style.

I’m only about half way through, but it’s making me smile and laugh, so I thought I’d share it.

And if anyone wants to add their own suggestions I may be tempted to swerve my usual genre more.

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StarfishDish · 27/12/2021 10:32

@CormoranStrike Thankyou for the recommendation! Xmas Grin

StarfishDish · 27/12/2021 10:32

@CormoranStrike If you like crime stories, Lisa Stone always has me hooked Xmas Smile

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 10:33

Thanks @StarfishDish I will note the name

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Sugaris · 27/12/2021 10:35

Thank you so much.😊

RonniePickering · 27/12/2021 10:38

Ooh thank you Smile

strawberryblondebint · 27/12/2021 10:38

Omg you are my book twin. I'm exactly the same. I've stepped out of my Scottish Irish crime though and moved to an English series by Joy Ellis. Free on kindle unlimited

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 10:41

@strawberryblondebint

Omg you are my book twin. I'm exactly the same. I've stepped out of my Scottish Irish crime though and moved to an English series by Joy Ellis. Free on kindle unlimited
Nice one, thank you.
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PragmaticWench · 27/12/2021 10:42

Sharon Bolton is great, especially if you enjoy Val McDermid.

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 10:44

@PragmaticWench

Sharon Bolton is great, especially if you enjoy Val McDermid.
Lovely, going on my list
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Sohappy62 · 27/12/2021 10:49

Thank you , I’ve downloaded it and looking forward to reading it.

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 16:04

I finished it this afternoon - suspend your disbelief and go along for the ride, what a hoot.

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TimeIhadaSeasonalNameChange · 27/12/2021 19:02

I loved The Appeal by Janice Hallett. I can see it could split readers by the way it's written but I really enjoyed it, and it got me back reading again. (I've read more in the last month than in the previous two years!)

WeatherwaxLives · 27/12/2021 19:12

I'm unexpectedly enjoying a book by SJ Bennett called Windsor Knot.

The plot is there is a murder in Windsor Castle and the Queen solves it, she has to steer the investigators in the right direction without them knowing she's doing it.

It's utterly daft, I expected something a bit meh, but it's well written and I've already bought the other book in the series to read when I finish this one!

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 19:16

@WeatherwaxLives

I'm unexpectedly enjoying a book by SJ Bennett called Windsor Knot.

The plot is there is a murder in Windsor Castle and the Queen solves it, she has to steer the investigators in the right direction without them knowing she's doing it.

It's utterly daft, I expected something a bit meh, but it's well written and I've already bought the other book in the series to read when I finish this one!

Downloaded it as its free on audible.
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FionnulaTheCooler · 27/12/2021 19:18

If you like tartan noir have you read any of Christopher Brookmyre's stuff? Very clever and funny.

TheWeeDonkey · 27/12/2021 19:48

Ooh, thanks for the tip, I'll look out for it!

I've just read a good book my Kindle kept recommending to me called Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney. Nt heard of her before but it was very good.

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CormoranStrike · 27/12/2021 20:12

@FionnulaTheCooler

If you like tartan noir have you read any of Christopher Brookmyre's stuff? Very clever and funny.
Yes, love his stuff.

Have you read his Ambrose Parry collab?

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JingsMahBucket · 27/12/2021 21:51

Thanks for the original recommendation @CormoranStrike. It sounds like a good “beach read” book. Light and fun with some mystery. I don’t have Kindle Unlimited but I may try to see if it’s available from my local library.

MavisMonkey · 27/12/2021 22:08

@CormoranStrike @FionnulaTheCooler if you like Christopher Brookmyre and Scottish / Irish crime have you read the author Caimh McDonnell and his Dublin trilogy series? They are some of the best books I've ever read.

OwlInLove · 28/12/2021 11:03

Is it easy reading and instantly engaging @CormoranStrike ? I'm in a book slump and also have low concentration right now as so busy so need something I can immediately get into

FionnulaTheCooler · 28/12/2021 19:48

@MavisMonkey I've not tried those yet but I'll have a look and see if I can request them from the library.

VonnyV · 25/01/2022 22:18

@CormoranStrike I’m the author. So glad you enjoyed my book and thank you for telling people about it.

SniffMyFeet · 25/01/2022 22:30

Ooh thank you , just finished my book this evening so I’ll look tomorrow

Krabapple · 25/01/2022 23:15

I’m place marking as am going to try some of this. I seem to have exhausted all my favourites on kindle. Thankyou

Luckingfovely · 25/01/2022 23:55

@VonnyV how lovely that you saw this and commented Smile

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