Category Archives: Mystery/Thriller

A Quick Catch-up Post

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Beth Parks Aronson

Well, I’m reading a lot, but I’m not doing a very good job of filling you in on what I’m reading. Work is winning in the battle for my time. So this is what I’ve been doing, other than reading … Continue reading →

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Grenada and Sweden on the Edge of My Seat

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Beth Parks Aronson

I just finished up the second of Stieg Larsson’s suspense novels, and I am going to keep this brief so I can start the third one! The novel definitely captured my full attention, and I was really glad to have … Continue reading →

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February Plans

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Beth Parks Aronson

Since I’m currently about four commute days away from finishing my next chunkster (The Girl Who Played with Fire), I’m not going to have reviews to post for a bit. I decided to share with you the results of my … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Gold in New Zealand

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Beth Parks Aronson

A quick apology: my reviews are probably going to be very short this semester. I’m ridiculously busy, so this is a place I am going to cut back a bit. You will still get a feel for what I think … Continue reading →

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Vienna and Missouri and Husbands Charged With Murder

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Beth Parks Aronson

I’m racing to the end of the year, now, hoping I can get some actual “book books” read now that I’m done with commuting to Beaumont daily til the new year. I don’t think there is any way I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the US 2013, Around the World 2013, Books, Mystery/Thriller | Tagged Anne Perry, Around the US in Books, Around the World in Books, Austria, books, England, Funeral in Blue, Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl, Missouri, mystery, New York | Leave a comment

China and Serbia

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Beth Parks Aronson

I made a trip back to China for my X book. And really, I think it’s the personal name rather than the family name, but at this point I’m running with it, since I didn’t have a lot of options … Continue reading →

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Closing in on the End of Author Alphabet

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Beth Parks Aronson

I’m racing along to the end of the alphabet, trying to get at least the authors done before the end of the year. The end is in sight, and in most cases, I’ve been able to meet some other goals … Continue reading →

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From Arizona to India (and Pakistan, which is where I’m counting it)

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Beth Parks Aronson

Two more updates, one quick and one more substantial. I visited AZ with a detective dog to fill my Q author slot, and then finally got to indulge my Rushdie addiction and get around to probably his most heralded book. … Continue reading →

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A Whirlwind Catchup Post

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Beth Parks Aronson

I’ve been finding time to read, or more accurately to listen to, a wide variety of books in the past month, but apparently I haven’t been finding the time to post. So let me catch you up with absurdly short … Continue reading →

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In West Va. with a genius and Iowa with some creepy people

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Beth Parks Aronson

I’m getting a little worried about my challenges, and I’m also a little pressed for audible.com options these days, so I’m going with what is in the queue and will help me out a bit with challenge goals. I got … Continue reading →