This book was chosen for book club and geez I hadn't read a mystery noir from the 1930s since....since a long time. What a time trip too, people drinkThis book was chosen for book club and geez I hadn't read a mystery noir from the 1930s since....since a long time. What a time trip too, people drinking a lot in Prohibition era, staying out late...
"The Thin Man is a murdery mystery that doubles as a sophisticated comedy of manners." That's what it says on the back. I wouldn't call it a sophisticated comedy. Sure there are quips and a few zingers, but wouldn't call it quite comedic. And that's ok.
Nick and Nora Charles just want to enjoy time away from home but they're drawn into a murder mystery that involves their past and new folk. ...more
This one also read for Star Trek Book Club. We enjoyed talking about this as the book was...enjoyable! Something's wrong with the Guardian of Forever,This one also read for Star Trek Book Club. We enjoyed talking about this as the book was...enjoyable! Something's wrong with the Guardian of Forever, and only one person has had a true connection with it, Zar, Spock's son. But he's in the distant past with his own challenges. Can the Enterprise crew go back and bring him to solve the Guardian's distress in time? Worlds are at stake as are hearts. ...more
In a previous book, Spock and McCoy went into a planet's past. Yadda yadda yadda, Spock got it on with a female. Spock eventually realizes they they hIn a previous book, Spock and McCoy went into a planet's past. Yadda yadda yadda, Spock got it on with a female. Spock eventually realizes they they had a son. A daring mission to go back and rescue him, but to what end? And are the Romulans plotting something? Thoroughly enjoyed this one....more
Continuing on from previous Generations, this fills in gaps from previous series and focuses on more heroes other than the Kent and Wayne families. AsContinuing on from previous Generations, this fills in gaps from previous series and focuses on more heroes other than the Kent and Wayne families. As the years progress (every 11 years inbetween each story) everyone does age, so we see a family legacy and others carry on through time. Good Elseworlds story! ...more
Three great stories, one where two depleted Others take refuge and relaxation at a camp for youngsters with devastating results, another where an OtheThree great stories, one where two depleted Others take refuge and relaxation at a camp for youngsters with devastating results, another where an Other has no memories, and a trial for an Other that has interesting outcomes. So good! Looking forward to next book. ...more
More worlds the team goes to and even more betrayal and twists and turns? Yes, please. Just when I think I know where this is going, I don't and that'More worlds the team goes to and even more betrayal and twists and turns? Yes, please. Just when I think I know where this is going, I don't and that's wonderful. ...more
Yowsa, things ramp up with the women headed to Tar Valon to begin Aes Sedai training and the guys hunt for two things and Darkfriends mess it all up. Yowsa, things ramp up with the women headed to Tar Valon to begin Aes Sedai training and the guys hunt for two things and Darkfriends mess it all up.
Probably 3rd time reading this and been awhile since last I read it and as usual, forgot a lot but that made rereading this all the sweeter. ...more
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