Hosted by Lipsyy Lost & Found my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I am reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words
My current read is The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths the ninth in the Dr Ruth Galloway Mystery series which will be published on 23 February 2017.
Blurb
Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich’s web of underground tunnels. When Dr Ruth Galloway discovers they were recently buried, DCI Nelson has a murder enquiry on his hands. The boiling might have been just a medieval curiosity – now it suggests a much more sinister purpose.
Meanwhile, DS Judy Johnson is investigating the disappearance of a local rough sleeper. The only trace of her is the rumour that she’s gone ‘underground’. This might be a figure of speech, but with the discovery of the bones and the rumours both Ruth and the police have heard that the network of old chalk-mining tunnels under Norwich is home to a vast community of rough sleepers, the clues point in only one direction. Local academic Martin Kellerman knows all about the tunnels and their history – but can his assertions of cannibalism and ritual killing possibly be true?
As the weather gets hotter, tensions rise. A local woman goes missing and the police are under attack. Ruth and Nelson must unravel the dark secrets of The Underground and discover just what gruesome secrets lurk at its heart – before it claims another victim. Amazon
I have recently finished The Trophy Child by Paula Daly
Blurb
A doting mother or a pushy parent?
Karen Bloom expects perfection. Her son, Ewan, has been something of a disappointment and she won’t be making the same mistake again with her beloved, talented child, Bronte.
Bronte’s every waking hour will be spent at music lessons and dance classes, doing extra schoolwork and whatever it takes to excel.
But as Karen pushes Bronte to the brink, the rest of the family crumbles. Karen’s husband, Noel, is losing himself in work, and his teenage daughter from his first marriage, Verity, is becoming ever more volatile. The family is dangerously near breaking point.
Karen would know when to stop . . . wouldn’t she?
Next up for my Mount TBR Challenge 2017 I am going to read The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell
Blurb
New York City, 1924: the height of Prohibition and the whole city swims in bathtub gin.
Rose Baker is an orphaned young woman working for her bread as a typist in a police precinct on the lower East Side. Every day Rose transcribes the confessions of the gangsters and murderers that pass through the precinct. While she may disapprove of the details, she prides herself on typing up the goriest of crimes without batting an eyelid.
But when the captivating Odalie begins work at the precinct Rose finds herself falling under the new typist’s spell. As do her bosses, the buttoned up Lieutenant Detective and the fatherly Sergeant. As the two girls’ friendship blossoms and they flit between the sparkling underworld of speakeasies by night, and their work at the precinct by day, it is not long before Rose’s fascination for her new colleague turns to obsession.
But just who is the real Odalie, and how far will Rose go to find out? Amazon
What are your reading this week? Do share!
I look forward to reading the new Elly Griffiths, The Chalk Pit. She’s always a good, reliable read!
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That’s so true Dianne – I always love meeting my old favourite characters within this series.
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I am eager to read more of the Elly Griffiths series…I love the character of Ruth Galloway.
The Trophy Child is on my list to read soon…I love Paula Daly’s books. The Other Typist is a book I enjoyed a while back.
Have a great week, and here’s MY WWW POST
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Really looking forward to putting some time aside for The Chalk Pit and Paula Daly always produces a riveting read and I’m looking forward to a change of time period and pace with The Other Typist.
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I’ve just finished The Chalk Pit and loved it! One of my favourite series.
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Mine too Rebecca – the perfect mix of mystery and private life, I think!
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The Other Typist sounds really intriguing! I do love a good Prohibition story.
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I need to step away from crime and psychological thrillers every now and again and this sounds perfect.
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Loving the sound of The Other Typist – another for the wishlist
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I read a great review of The Other Typist ages ago so I’m really looking forward to this one.
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The other typist sounds intriguing, I’ll look out for that. I do like Elly Griffiths too. More to add to the tbr!
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Haha these posts are dangerous for TBRs 🙂
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I read a really positive review of the chalk pit yesterday and it sounds really good. It’s already on my list but I look forward to your review.
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I do love the Ruth Galloway series, I need to find some time to get properly stuck into it now!
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The Other Typist sounds really intriguing! I am definitely adding it to my wishlist!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday
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I do hope you enjoy it if you get around to it. Thanks for visiting and leaving your link 🙂
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I think Elly Griffith’s Ruth Galloway series is fantastic, Cleo. I’m so glad you’ve had the chance to read that one. And The Other Typist sounds very intriguing, too. I like the setting and context for it!
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Whoops! Sorry – forgot to close the italics! *embarrassed*
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I’m always impressed that you put the italics in Margot so absolutely no need to be embarrassed! I’m really looking forward to the change of pace and time in The Other Typist!
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It’s amazing – I am 3 for 3 on your books in this post. I’ve already read all 3 of them. And enjoyed them all. THE CHALK PIT was very good. I liked the focus on the rough sleepers and the reactions from the team about them. THE OTHER TYPIST was a book that my mystery group discussed a couple of years ago. We liked it and had a good discussion. I finished THE TROPHY CHILD this week, so you’ll have to wait until Saturday to hear what I thought about that. LOL
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Haha what are the chances? I have to admit I’m feeling quite smug about my books this week!
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Will look forward to seeing what you think of The Chalk Pit, I’ve just finished it and really enjoyed it! The Other Typist also looks fab – set in a great era! 🙂 Love the picks. Here’s my WWW post: https://snazzybooks.com/2017/02/15/www-wednesday-15-february-2017/
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Thank you for visiting and leaving your link Laura 🙂
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The setting of the Other Typist has me intrigued! Such a great era to establish a novel in! I hope you enjoy.
Happy Reading 🙂
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It does sound very good – thank you for visiting and leaving your link. 🙂
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Ooh, I hope you enjoy The Other Typist! I bet you will! 😀
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Since your review is part of the reason why this is on the TBR I am cautiously confident 😉
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I love Paula Daly’s writing! 🙂 I hope you have a great reading week.
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Thank you Chrissi – it has been a good one 🙂
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Good luck on your TBR reduction challenge! I really like the sound of The Other Typist. I like books set in that era.
I’m enjoying The Chalk Pit but I’m not totally hooked yet.
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All of these sound wonderful. The title and cover for The Chalk Pit sure got my attention.
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