1SharronA
JANUARY:
1. The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, unabridged audio narrated by Stephen Fry (perfectly)
2. Peter Pan Must Die by John Verdon, Dave Gurney #4
3. White River Burning by John Vernon, Dave Gurney #6
4. The Whistler by John Grisham, unabridged audio read by Cassandra
5. The Rule of Law by John Lescroart, unabridged audio read by Jacques Roy, Dismas Hardy #18
6. Edge of Evil by J. A. Jance, unabridged audio read by Susannah Burney, first Ali Reynolds novel
7. Black Out by John Lawton, first Inspector Troy story, unabridged audio read by Lewis Troy
8. Turncoat by Aaron Elkins, unabridged audio read by Christopher Lane, non-series
9. The Quiet Game by Greg Iles, first Penn Cage novel, unabridged audio read by
10. The Crucible by Arthur Miller (audio production)
11. The Looking Glass by Andrew Mayne, narrated by Will Damron, Naturalist #2
12. Cemetery Road by Greg Iles, unabridged audio read by Scott Brick. If this were a stage production, Brick would be described as “chewing the scenery.” His over-emphasis of nearly every other word, along with his tremolo vocalizations, made what I think is probably a very good book a real chore to get through.
13. House of Spies by Daniel Silva, 17th Gabriel Allon novel, unabridged audio read by George Guidall
14. The Scorpion’s Tail by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, second Nora Kelly novel
15. The Dirty South by John Connolly, prequel to the Charlie Parker series, unabridged audio read by Jeff Harding
16. The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrove, unabridged audio read by Jessie Buckley
17. The Death Factory by Greg Iles, Penn Cage #3.5
1. The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, unabridged audio narrated by Stephen Fry (perfectly)
2. Peter Pan Must Die by John Verdon, Dave Gurney #4
3. White River Burning by John Vernon, Dave Gurney #6
4. The Whistler by John Grisham, unabridged audio read by Cassandra
5. The Rule of Law by John Lescroart, unabridged audio read by Jacques Roy, Dismas Hardy #18
6. Edge of Evil by J. A. Jance, unabridged audio read by Susannah Burney, first Ali Reynolds novel
7. Black Out by John Lawton, first Inspector Troy story, unabridged audio read by Lewis Troy
8. Turncoat by Aaron Elkins, unabridged audio read by Christopher Lane, non-series
9. The Quiet Game by Greg Iles, first Penn Cage novel, unabridged audio read by
10. The Crucible by Arthur Miller (audio production)
11. The Looking Glass by Andrew Mayne, narrated by Will Damron, Naturalist #2
12. Cemetery Road by Greg Iles, unabridged audio read by Scott Brick. If this were a stage production, Brick would be described as “chewing the scenery.” His over-emphasis of nearly every other word, along with his tremolo vocalizations, made what I think is probably a very good book a real chore to get through.
13. House of Spies by Daniel Silva, 17th Gabriel Allon novel, unabridged audio read by George Guidall
14. The Scorpion’s Tail by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, second Nora Kelly novel
15. The Dirty South by John Connolly, prequel to the Charlie Parker series, unabridged audio read by Jeff Harding
16. The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrove, unabridged audio read by Jessie Buckley
17. The Death Factory by Greg Iles, Penn Cage #3.5
2FAMeulstee
Happy reading in 2021, Sharron!
4thornton37814
Welcome back and have a good year of reading!
5PaulCranswick
And keep up with my friends here, Sharron. Have a great 2021.
6SharronA
>5 PaulCranswick: What a great thought! I wish the same for you.
7PersephonesLibrary
Happy reading year! Interesting reading list - will check out those books!
8SharronA
>7 PersephonesLibrary: mostly escape lit for the past year and no end in sight! Happy 2021 to you!
9PersephonesLibrary
>8 SharronA: That's what we need right now... Reality is serious enough!
10PaulCranswick
I always think that I will prefer escapist lit too but always finishing up reading serious stuff!
11PersephonesLibrary
>10 PaulCranswick: I can make almost every literature escape literature. ;-)
12SharronA
>11 PersephonesLibrary: good point, Paul!
13SharronA
FEBRUARY
18. The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, unabridged audio read by Peter Giles, 6th Mickey Haller novel
19. A Wicked Slice by Charlotte Elkins and Aaron Elkins, unabridged audio read by Julia Farhat
20. Damage Control by J. A. Jance, 13th Joanna Brady novel, unabridged audio read by Johanna Parker
21. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman, first in series, unabridged audio read by Stephanie Rosenblatt
22. The Fallen by David Baldacci, 4th Amos Decker (“Memory Man”), unabridged audio read excellently by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy
23. First Family by David Baldacci, King & Maxwell #4, unabridged audio read by Ron McClarty
24. Redemption by David Baldacci, Amos Decker (“Memory Man”) #5, unabridged audio read by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy
25. The Nidderdale Murders by J. R. Ellis, 5th Yorkshire Mystery
26. The Lost Bird by Margaret Coel, Arapaho Mysteries #5, unabridged audio read by Stephanie Brush
27. The Spirit Woman by Margaret Coel, Arapaho Mysteries #6, unabridged audio read by Stephanie Brush
18. The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, unabridged audio read by Peter Giles, 6th Mickey Haller novel
19. A Wicked Slice by Charlotte Elkins and Aaron Elkins, unabridged audio read by Julia Farhat
20. Damage Control by J. A. Jance, 13th Joanna Brady novel, unabridged audio read by Johanna Parker
21. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman, first in series, unabridged audio read by Stephanie Rosenblatt
22. The Fallen by David Baldacci, 4th Amos Decker (“Memory Man”), unabridged audio read excellently by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy
23. First Family by David Baldacci, King & Maxwell #4, unabridged audio read by Ron McClarty
24. Redemption by David Baldacci, Amos Decker (“Memory Man”) #5, unabridged audio read by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy
25. The Nidderdale Murders by J. R. Ellis, 5th Yorkshire Mystery
26. The Lost Bird by Margaret Coel, Arapaho Mysteries #5, unabridged audio read by Stephanie Brush
27. The Spirit Woman by Margaret Coel, Arapaho Mysteries #6, unabridged audio read by Stephanie Brush
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MARCH
28. The Sixth Man by David Baldacci, 5th King & Maxwell, unabridged audio read by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy
29. King and Maxwell by David Baldacci, 6th King & Maxwell book, unabridged audio read by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy
30. Walk the Wire David Baldacci, 6th Amos Decker (“Memory Man”), narrated by by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy
31. Dark Sky by C. J. Box, 21st Joe Pickett novel
32. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown, unabridged audio read by Grover Gardner. Re-reading after 50 years.
33. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, unabridged audio using a cast of dozens
34. Fatal Scores by Mark de Castrique, 8th Blackman book
35. Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Murdoch Crane
36. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson, unabridged audio read by Scott Brick
37. The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll, unabridged audio read by Will Damron. Reading again after 30 years, and this true story is still as good (and scary) as the best spy thriller fiction.
38. Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt, 14th Andy Carpenter story, unabridged audio read by Grover Gardner
39. The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner, unabridged audio read by Lorna Bennett, Lauren Anthony, and Lauren Irwin
40. Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, unabridged audio read by Samantha Bond and Alan Cordunen, first in the series
41. Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton, unabridged audio read by John H. Mayer and Hillary Huber, the basis of the George Clooney movie Midnight Sky. The book was very good, but the movie was far better.
42. The Once and Future Witches by Alex E. Harrow, unabridged audio read by Gabra Zackman
43. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, unabridged audio read by Sir Ian Holm
44. The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart, book 1 of the Arthurian Saga, unabridged audio read by Derek Perkins — I’m reading this old favorite again after 50+ years.
28. The Sixth Man by David Baldacci, 5th King & Maxwell, unabridged audio read by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy
29. King and Maxwell by David Baldacci, 6th King & Maxwell book, unabridged audio read by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy
30. Walk the Wire David Baldacci, 6th Amos Decker (“Memory Man”), narrated by by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy
31. Dark Sky by C. J. Box, 21st Joe Pickett novel
32. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown, unabridged audio read by Grover Gardner. Re-reading after 50 years.
33. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, unabridged audio using a cast of dozens
34. Fatal Scores by Mark de Castrique, 8th Blackman book
35. Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Murdoch Crane
36. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson, unabridged audio read by Scott Brick
37. The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll, unabridged audio read by Will Damron. Reading again after 30 years, and this true story is still as good (and scary) as the best spy thriller fiction.
38. Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt, 14th Andy Carpenter story, unabridged audio read by Grover Gardner
39. The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner, unabridged audio read by Lorna Bennett, Lauren Anthony, and Lauren Irwin
40. Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, unabridged audio read by Samantha Bond and Alan Cordunen, first in the series
41. Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton, unabridged audio read by John H. Mayer and Hillary Huber, the basis of the George Clooney movie Midnight Sky. The book was very good, but the movie was far better.
42. The Once and Future Witches by Alex E. Harrow, unabridged audio read by Gabra Zackman
43. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, unabridged audio read by Sir Ian Holm
44. The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart, book 1 of the Arthurian Saga, unabridged audio read by Derek Perkins — I’m reading this old favorite again after 50+ years.
15thornton37814
>13 SharronA: I enjoy the Arapaho series. I've listened to the ones so far on audio, but my libraries don't have the next one on audio so I'll have to read it.
16SharronA
>15 thornton37814: I enjoy the way the author works important issues into the plots, but I find the push-pull between O’Malley and Holden to be annoying.
17SharronA
APRIL
45. Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear, first in series, unabridged audio read by Rita Barrington
46. The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart, book 2 of the Arthurian Saga, unabridged audio read by Derek Perkins — I’m reading this old favorite again after nearly 50+ years.
47. Careless Love by Peter Robinson, DCI Banks #25
48. Many Rivers To Cross by Peter Robinson. DCI Banks #26
49. The Rooster Bar by John Grisham, unabridged audio read by Ari Filiakos
50. The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker (re-reading after 20+ years)
51. Camino Wind by John Grisham, 2nd Camino novel, unabridged audio read by Michael Beck
52. Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson, DCI Banks #27
53. Stargazer by Anne Hillerman (Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito #6)
54. No BODY by Susan Wittig Albert, Crystal Cave #1
55. SomeBODY Else by Susan Wittig Albert, Crystal Cave #2
56. Out of BODY by Susan Wittig Albert, Crystal Cave #3
57. Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #23
58. Shadow of a Doubt by William J. Coughlin, 1st Charley Sloan mystery
59. Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris, unabridged audio read by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren
60. Death Penalty by William J. Coughlin, Charley Sloan #2
61. Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, unabridged audio read by Angus King (recommended by President Obama)
45. Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear, first in series, unabridged audio read by Rita Barrington
46. The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart, book 2 of the Arthurian Saga, unabridged audio read by Derek Perkins — I’m reading this old favorite again after nearly 50+ years.
47. Careless Love by Peter Robinson, DCI Banks #25
48. Many Rivers To Cross by Peter Robinson. DCI Banks #26
49. The Rooster Bar by John Grisham, unabridged audio read by Ari Filiakos
50. The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker (re-reading after 20+ years)
51. Camino Wind by John Grisham, 2nd Camino novel, unabridged audio read by Michael Beck
52. Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson, DCI Banks #27
53. Stargazer by Anne Hillerman (Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito #6)
54. No BODY by Susan Wittig Albert, Crystal Cave #1
55. SomeBODY Else by Susan Wittig Albert, Crystal Cave #2
56. Out of BODY by Susan Wittig Albert, Crystal Cave #3
57. Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #23
58. Shadow of a Doubt by William J. Coughlin, 1st Charley Sloan mystery
59. Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris, unabridged audio read by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren
60. Death Penalty by William J. Coughlin, Charley Sloan #2
61. Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, unabridged audio read by Angus King (recommended by President Obama)
18SharronA
MAY
62. The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters, 2nd Jacqueline Kirby mystery, unabridged audio read by Grace Conlin
63. Murder in Thrall by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #1, unabridged audio read by Marcella Riordan
64. Murder in Retribution by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #2, unabridged audio read by Marcella Riordan
65. Kept Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #2
66. Murder in Hindsight by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #3
67. Murder in Containment by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #4
68. Original Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #3
69. Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog: 98 Essential Tips and Techniques by Cesar Millan
70. Dead Simple by Peter James, Roy Grace #1
71. Looking Good Dead by Peter James, Roy Grace #2
72. Not Dead Enough by Peter James, Roy Grace #3, unabridged audio narrated by David Bauckham
73. The Guest List by Lucy Foley, one of the handful of truly dreadful books I’ve read in a lifetime.
74. Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton, unabridged audio read by Richard Easton
75. Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, unabridged audio read by Edward Herman (rereading after many years, still good!)
76. The Judgment by William Coughlin, 3rd Charlie Sloan
77. In the Nick of Time by Ian Rankin and Peter James, Rebus vs. Grace
78. Innocent by Scott Turow, unabridged audio read by Edward Herman (rereading)
79. Dead Man’s Footsteps by Peter James, Roy Grace #4
62. The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters, 2nd Jacqueline Kirby mystery, unabridged audio read by Grace Conlin
63. Murder in Thrall by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #1, unabridged audio read by Marcella Riordan
64. Murder in Retribution by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #2, unabridged audio read by Marcella Riordan
65. Kept Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #2
66. Murder in Hindsight by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #3
67. Murder in Containment by Anne Cleeland, Doyle & Acton #4
68. Original Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #3
69. Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog: 98 Essential Tips and Techniques by Cesar Millan
70. Dead Simple by Peter James, Roy Grace #1
71. Looking Good Dead by Peter James, Roy Grace #2
72. Not Dead Enough by Peter James, Roy Grace #3, unabridged audio narrated by David Bauckham
73. The Guest List by Lucy Foley, one of the handful of truly dreadful books I’ve read in a lifetime.
74. Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton, unabridged audio read by Richard Easton
75. Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, unabridged audio read by Edward Herman (rereading after many years, still good!)
76. The Judgment by William Coughlin, 3rd Charlie Sloan
77. In the Nick of Time by Ian Rankin and Peter James, Rebus vs. Grace
78. Innocent by Scott Turow, unabridged audio read by Edward Herman (rereading)
79. Dead Man’s Footsteps by Peter James, Roy Grace #4
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JUNE
80. Dangerous Women A short story collection edited by Otto Penzler
81. Dead Tomorrow by Peter James, Roy Grace #5
82. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre
83. The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley, 6th Flavia de Luce
84. Dead Like You by Peter James, 6th Roy Grace
85. Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake
86. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
87. The Whitstable Pearl Mystery, Whitstable Pearl #1 by Julie Wassmer
88. Classic Tales of Horror by W. W. Jacobs, John Galsworthy, Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, M. R. James, W. E. Aytoun, E. F. Benson, and Thomas Hood, narrated by Patrick Malahide
89. Murder-on-Sea by Julie Wassmer, 2nd Whitstable Pearl
90. The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
91. This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism by Don Lemon, unabridged audio read by the author
80. Dangerous Women A short story collection edited by Otto Penzler
81. Dead Tomorrow by Peter James, Roy Grace #5
82. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre
83. The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley, 6th Flavia de Luce
84. Dead Like You by Peter James, 6th Roy Grace
85. Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake
86. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
87. The Whitstable Pearl Mystery, Whitstable Pearl #1 by Julie Wassmer
88. Classic Tales of Horror by W. W. Jacobs, John Galsworthy, Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, M. R. James, W. E. Aytoun, E. F. Benson, and Thomas Hood, narrated by Patrick Malahide
89. Murder-on-Sea by Julie Wassmer, 2nd Whitstable Pearl
90. The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
91. This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism by Don Lemon, unabridged audio read by the author
20FAMeulstee
>18 SharronA: Congratulations on reaching 75, Sharron!
22SharronA
JULY
92. Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy by David Zucchino, unabridged audio read by Victor Bevine
93. Condominium by John D. MacDonald, rereading while listening to actual news stories about South Florida beachfront condo collapse in Summer 2021
94. The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz: What an awful book! The “surprise” ending was clear from the first appearance of the surprise-bringer. No suspense, no deception, and mediocre writing.
95. May Day Murder by Julie Wassmer, 3rd Whitstable Pearl mystery
96. Murder on the Pilgrims’ Way by Julie Wassmer, 4th Whitstable Pearl mystery
97. Disappearance at Oare by Julie Wassmer, 5th Whitstable Pearl mystery
98. Besieged by Diana Gabaldon, a Lord John Grey novella set in Cuba
99. Murder Fest by Julie Wassmer, 6th Whitstable Pearl mystery
100. Murder on the Downs by Julie Wassmer, 7th Whitstable Pearl mystery
101. The Precipice by Paul Doiron, 6th Mike Bowditch
102. Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger, narrated by David Chandler, 2nd Cork O’Connor novel
103. Gone Fishing by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (cameo by Vince D’Agosta, no Pendergast)
104. The Lost Continent by Bill Bryson, read by William Roberts
105. Two of a Kind by Mark de Castrique
106. Widowmaker by Paul Doiron, 7th Mike Bowditch
106. Knife Creek by Paul Doiron, 8th Mike Bowditch
108. Stay Hidden by Paul Doiron, 9th Mike Bowditch
109. The Caretaker by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch Prequel)
92. Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy by David Zucchino, unabridged audio read by Victor Bevine
93. Condominium by John D. MacDonald, rereading while listening to actual news stories about South Florida beachfront condo collapse in Summer 2021
94. The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz: What an awful book! The “surprise” ending was clear from the first appearance of the surprise-bringer. No suspense, no deception, and mediocre writing.
95. May Day Murder by Julie Wassmer, 3rd Whitstable Pearl mystery
96. Murder on the Pilgrims’ Way by Julie Wassmer, 4th Whitstable Pearl mystery
97. Disappearance at Oare by Julie Wassmer, 5th Whitstable Pearl mystery
98. Besieged by Diana Gabaldon, a Lord John Grey novella set in Cuba
99. Murder Fest by Julie Wassmer, 6th Whitstable Pearl mystery
100. Murder on the Downs by Julie Wassmer, 7th Whitstable Pearl mystery
101. The Precipice by Paul Doiron, 6th Mike Bowditch
102. Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger, narrated by David Chandler, 2nd Cork O’Connor novel
103. Gone Fishing by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (cameo by Vince D’Agosta, no Pendergast)
104. The Lost Continent by Bill Bryson, read by William Roberts
105. Two of a Kind by Mark de Castrique
106. Widowmaker by Paul Doiron, 7th Mike Bowditch
106. Knife Creek by Paul Doiron, 8th Mike Bowditch
108. Stay Hidden by Paul Doiron, 9th Mike Bowditch
109. The Caretaker by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch Prequel)
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AUGUST
110. Almost Midnight by Paul Doiron, 10th Mike Bowditch
111. The Bear Trap by Paul Doiron, a Mike Bowditch short story
112. Backtrack by Paul Doiron, a Charley Stevens (pre Mike Bowditch) short story
113. One Last Lie by Paul Doiron, 11th Mike Bowditch
114. The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper, unabridged audio read by the author
115. The Imposter by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch)
116. Rabid by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch, Charlie Stevens)
117. Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow: 1864-1896 by Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier, narrated by Jim Manchester
118. Cosmic Queries: StarTalk’s Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going by Neil deGrasse Tyson
119. Blood Orange by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #24
120. American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic by Andrew Cuomo, unabridged audio read by the author
121. The Last Chance Olive Ranch by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #25
122. The Quiet Zone: Unraveling the Mystery of a Town Suspended in Silence by Stephen Kurczy
123. Queen Anne’s Lace by Susan Wittig Albert, unabridged audio read by Julia Gibson and Linda Stephens, China Bayles #26
124. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson & the Olympians #2, unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
125. The Secret, Book, & Scone Society by Ellery Adams, book #1 in series
126. The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams, #2 in the Secret, Book, & Scone Society series
127. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams, #3 in the Secret, Book, & Scone Society series
128. Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
129. The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny, Gamache #17
130. Ink and Shadows by Ellery Adams, #4 in the Secret, Book & Scone Society series
131. Cause of Death by Jeffery Deaver
132. Force of Nature by Jane Harper, 2nd Aaron Falk story
133. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
134. Deadlines by Susan Wittig Albert, 1st in the Pecan Springs Enterprise Trilogy
135. Faultlines by Susan Wittig Albert, 2nd in the Pecan Springs Enterprise Trilogy
136. The Lost Man by Jane Harper, unabridged audio read by Steve Shanahan
110. Almost Midnight by Paul Doiron, 10th Mike Bowditch
111. The Bear Trap by Paul Doiron, a Mike Bowditch short story
112. Backtrack by Paul Doiron, a Charley Stevens (pre Mike Bowditch) short story
113. One Last Lie by Paul Doiron, 11th Mike Bowditch
114. The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper, unabridged audio read by the author
115. The Imposter by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch)
116. Rabid by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch, Charlie Stevens)
117. Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow: 1864-1896 by Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier, narrated by Jim Manchester
118. Cosmic Queries: StarTalk’s Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going by Neil deGrasse Tyson
119. Blood Orange by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #24
120. American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic by Andrew Cuomo, unabridged audio read by the author
121. The Last Chance Olive Ranch by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #25
122. The Quiet Zone: Unraveling the Mystery of a Town Suspended in Silence by Stephen Kurczy
123. Queen Anne’s Lace by Susan Wittig Albert, unabridged audio read by Julia Gibson and Linda Stephens, China Bayles #26
124. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson & the Olympians #2, unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
125. The Secret, Book, & Scone Society by Ellery Adams, book #1 in series
126. The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams, #2 in the Secret, Book, & Scone Society series
127. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams, #3 in the Secret, Book, & Scone Society series
128. Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
129. The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny, Gamache #17
130. Ink and Shadows by Ellery Adams, #4 in the Secret, Book & Scone Society series
131. Cause of Death by Jeffery Deaver
132. Force of Nature by Jane Harper, 2nd Aaron Falk story
133. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
134. Deadlines by Susan Wittig Albert, 1st in the Pecan Springs Enterprise Trilogy
135. Faultlines by Susan Wittig Albert, 2nd in the Pecan Springs Enterprise Trilogy
136. The Lost Man by Jane Harper, unabridged audio read by Steve Shanahan
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SEPTEMBER
137. Random Acts by J. A. Jance, Brady #16.6 and Reynolds # , unabridged audio read by Hillary Huber
138. Fire lines by Susan Wittig Albert, 3rd in the Pecan Springs Enterprise Trilogy
139. Wicked Autumn by G. M. Malliet, Max Tudor #1, unabridged audio read by Michael Page
140. Hidden Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #4
141. Rival Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #5
142. Veiled Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #6
143. Silent Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #7
144. Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger, 3rd in his Cork O’Connor series, unabridged audio read by David Chandler
145. Merciful Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #8
146. Taliban: Islam, Oil, and the Great New Game in Central Asia by Ahmed Rashid, unabridged audio read by Wanda McCaddon
147. Justified Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #9
148. A Secret of Her Own by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #9.5
149. Protected Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #10
150. Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, narrated by Eric Jason Martin
151. Burning Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #11
152. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, unabridged audio read by Robin Miles
153. Dead by Dawn by Paul Doiron, Mike Bowditch #12
137. Random Acts by J. A. Jance, Brady #16.6 and Reynolds # , unabridged audio read by Hillary Huber
138. Fire lines by Susan Wittig Albert, 3rd in the Pecan Springs Enterprise Trilogy
139. Wicked Autumn by G. M. Malliet, Max Tudor #1, unabridged audio read by Michael Page
140. Hidden Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #4
141. Rival Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #5
142. Veiled Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #6
143. Silent Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #7
144. Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger, 3rd in his Cork O’Connor series, unabridged audio read by David Chandler
145. Merciful Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #8
146. Taliban: Islam, Oil, and the Great New Game in Central Asia by Ahmed Rashid, unabridged audio read by Wanda McCaddon
147. Justified Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #9
148. A Secret of Her Own by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #9.5
149. Protected Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #10
150. Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, narrated by Eric Jason Martin
151. Burning Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #11
152. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, unabridged audio read by Robin Miles
153. Dead by Dawn by Paul Doiron, Mike Bowditch #12
25SharronA
OCTOBER
154. The Witches by Roald Dahl, unabridged audio performed by Natasha Richardson
155. Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa
156. Daughter of the Morning Star by Craig Johnson, Longmire #17
157. Blind Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #12
158. Strictly Murder by Julie Wassmer, Whitstable Pearl #8
159. Hemlock by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #28
160. The Burglar in Short Order by Lawrence Block, Bernie Rhodenbarr #12
161. The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan, my 2nd reading 25 years later, still pertinent
162. The Breakers by Marcia Muller, Sharon McCone #34
163. Bloodless by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, unabridged audio read by William DeMeritt, Pendergast #20
164. Marked Man by Archer Mayor, Joe Gunther #32
165. The Survivors by
Jane Harper
166. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book #3, unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
167. Mango, Mambo, and Murder (A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery) by Raquel V. Reyes
168. A Will to Kill by R. V. Raman, Harith Athreya #1
169. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book #4, unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
154. The Witches by Roald Dahl, unabridged audio performed by Natasha Richardson
155. Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa
156. Daughter of the Morning Star by Craig Johnson, Longmire #17
157. Blind Secrets by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines #12
158. Strictly Murder by Julie Wassmer, Whitstable Pearl #8
159. Hemlock by Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles #28
160. The Burglar in Short Order by Lawrence Block, Bernie Rhodenbarr #12
161. The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan, my 2nd reading 25 years later, still pertinent
162. The Breakers by Marcia Muller, Sharon McCone #34
163. Bloodless by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, unabridged audio read by William DeMeritt, Pendergast #20
164. Marked Man by Archer Mayor, Joe Gunther #32
165. The Survivors by
Jane Harper
166. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book #3, unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
167. Mango, Mambo, and Murder (A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery) by Raquel V. Reyes
168. A Will to Kill by R. V. Raman, Harith Athreya #1
169. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book #4, unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
26FAMeulstee
>24 SharronA: Congratulations on reaching 2 x 75, Sharron!
27SharronA
>26 FAMeulstee: it’s been another year of isolation. Reading is my escape!
28SharronA
NOVEMBER
170. The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, 1st Alex Stern story
171. Deadline for Death by Sandy Hill, 1st Erin Markham story
172. Ice Day To Die by Sandy Hill, 2nd Erin Markham story
173. The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book #5 (of 5?), unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
174. A Dying Wind by Sandy Hill, 3rd (of 3) Erin Markham story
175. The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
176. Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist, Riftwar Saga #1, author’s preferred edition, unabridged audio read by Nicholas Guy Smith
177. Magician: Master by Raymond E. Feist, Riftwar Saga #2, author’s preferred edition, unabridged audio read by Nicholas Guy Smith
178. The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly, Ballard #3 with Bosch, unabridged audio read by Christine Lakin and Titus Welliver
179. Overstory by Richard Powers
180. The Lost Queen by Signe Pike, book 1 of 2
181. The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike, book 2 of 2
182. The Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War IIby Liza Mundy
170. The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, 1st Alex Stern story
171. Deadline for Death by Sandy Hill, 1st Erin Markham story
172. Ice Day To Die by Sandy Hill, 2nd Erin Markham story
173. The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book #5 (of 5?), unabridged audio read by Jesse Bernstein
174. A Dying Wind by Sandy Hill, 3rd (of 3) Erin Markham story
175. The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
176. Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist, Riftwar Saga #1, author’s preferred edition, unabridged audio read by Nicholas Guy Smith
177. Magician: Master by Raymond E. Feist, Riftwar Saga #2, author’s preferred edition, unabridged audio read by Nicholas Guy Smith
178. The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly, Ballard #3 with Bosch, unabridged audio read by Christine Lakin and Titus Welliver
179. Overstory by Richard Powers
180. The Lost Queen by Signe Pike, book 1 of 2
181. The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike, book 2 of 2
182. The Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War IIby Liza Mundy
29SharronA
DECEMBER
183. A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #6, unabridged audio read by Davina Porter
184. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, #1 in the series
185. A Murder of Crows by Ian Skewis (Disappointed that this is not the basis for the movie of the same title)
186. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
187. An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #7, unabridged audio read by Davina Porter
188. Written in My Heart’s Own Blood by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #8
189. The Poison of War by Jennifer Leeper
190. Never by Ken Follett
191. Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #9, unabridged audio read by Davina Porter
192. 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs, Tempe Brennan #1
193. Ann Cleeves' Shetland by Ann Cleeves
194. The Colors of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith, No.1 LDA #19
195. The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva, re-reading Gabriel Allon #1
196. Dissolution by C. J. Sansom, Shardlake #1
197. Serena by Ron Rash, re-reading
198. The Burglar Takes a Cat by Lawrence Block, a Bernie Rhodenbarr story
Oh I really thought I'd get to 200 this year. Listening to 200 hours of Diana Gabaldon's most recent books in December slowed me down (delightfully). Maybe 2022 will be the year!
183. A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #6, unabridged audio read by Davina Porter
184. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, #1 in the series
185. A Murder of Crows by Ian Skewis (Disappointed that this is not the basis for the movie of the same title)
186. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
187. An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #7, unabridged audio read by Davina Porter
188. Written in My Heart’s Own Blood by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #8
189. The Poison of War by Jennifer Leeper
190. Never by Ken Follett
191. Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander #9, unabridged audio read by Davina Porter
192. 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs, Tempe Brennan #1
193. Ann Cleeves' Shetland by Ann Cleeves
194. The Colors of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith, No.1 LDA #19
195. The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva, re-reading Gabriel Allon #1
196. Dissolution by C. J. Sansom, Shardlake #1
197. Serena by Ron Rash, re-reading
198. The Burglar Takes a Cat by Lawrence Block, a Bernie Rhodenbarr story
Oh I really thought I'd get to 200 this year. Listening to 200 hours of Diana Gabaldon's most recent books in December slowed me down (delightfully). Maybe 2022 will be the year!
31SharronA
JANUARY 2022
1. A Dire Isle by R. V. Raman, 2nd Harith Athreya mystery (2021)
2. Secret of the Season by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines Mystery (2020)
3. The Second Secret by Alan Lee, 2nd Mackenzie August (2017)
4. Flawed Players by Alan Lee, 3rd Mackenzie August (2018)
5. Blood Hollow by William Kent Krueger, narrated by David Chandler, 4th Cork O’Oconnor (2003)
6. The Thunder Keeper by Margaret Coel, narrated by Stephanie Brush, 7th Wind River Mystery (2001)
7. Aces Full by Alan Lee, 4th Mackenzie August mystery (2018)
8. The Shadow Dancer by Margaret Coel, narrated by Stephanie Brush, 8th Wind River Mystery (2002)
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2. Secret of the Season by Shawn McGuire, Whispering Pines Mystery (2020)
3. The Second Secret by Alan Lee, 2nd Mackenzie August (2017)
4. Flawed Players by Alan Lee, 3rd Mackenzie August (2018)
5. Blood Hollow by William Kent Krueger, narrated by David Chandler, 4th Cork O’Oconnor (2003)
6. The Thunder Keeper by Margaret Coel, narrated by Stephanie Brush, 7th Wind River Mystery (2001)
7. Aces Full by Alan Lee, 4th Mackenzie August mystery (2018)
8. The Shadow Dancer by Margaret Coel, narrated by Stephanie Brush, 8th Wind River Mystery (2002)
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