Welcome to a Monday Sparks morning: one in which we muse about bookish things. Check out Should Be Reading for other participants.
Here are the choices for today:
• Describe one of your reading habits.
• Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
• Tell us what you’re reading right now — what you think of it, so far; why you chose it; what you are (or, aren’t) enjoying it.*NEW!* … thanks to Caite, I’m adding a new weekly question to MM, and that is: Do you have a bookish rant? Something about books or reading (or the industry) that gets your ire up? Share it with us!
*NEW!* … Caite also inspired me to add: Instead of the above questions, maybe you just want to ramble on about something else pertaining to books — let’s hear it, then!
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I do love the extra options added…and while it’s tempting to rant, I’m more in the mood to talk about my current read.
Evil at Heart is the third book in Chelsea Cain’s series about serial killer Gretchen Lowell.
I’m participating in a Sequel Challenge this year, so the two books shown above were borrowed from my neighborhood library for that purpose.
It’s been quite awhile since I read the first two books in this series. I checked my Curl up and Read blog, where I have been listing my books read, purchased, etc., since 2010…and it’s not there! How I wish I’d started tracking my books sooner.
But it hasn’t taken me any time at all to get into the story, and the author gives us enough info to catch up, so even those who haven’t read the first two books can enjoy this one.
Gretchen Lowell is one of those elusive serial killers that took FOREVER to capture…and then she escaped. I think she has escaped a couple of times already. But the most eerie thing is that she now has fan clubs all over the place, and has become a cult hero.
What I don’t particularly enjoy…the grisly details at the crime scenes, as Gretchen seems to relish shocking those in pursuit. And she has also developed an eerie relationship with one of the detectives who has been chasing her, and who captured her a couple of times: Archie Sheridan. Now resting comfortably in a psychiatric hospital.
Catch your interest?
What is sparking your intrigue on this Monday? Hope you’ll stop by and chat…or rant.
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Ooh, Evil at Heart sounds really good. I’ll have to pick up the first one 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Valentina…I really enjoyed this series. Hope you do, too.
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oh, I LOVE the Cain books. What a killer…lol
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I also enjoyed a story about several creative individuals, including Chelsea Cain, who grew up in a commune. Wild Child was the name of the book.
Thanks for stopping by, Caite….I do hope they finally capture (or kill) Gretchen, but it might be fun to have a few more books first.
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I think I read the first book of this series. I should check out the others.
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You should, Kwizgiver…a real page turner! Thanks for stopping by.
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Now that seems like a good read and a good challenge too. I haven’t read a good serial killer book in a while and I love serial killers. I always do love the look of your local library 😀 thanks for stopping by my blog too.
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Thanks, Ambrosia…glad you could stop by. I’ve enjoyed this particular series…and other mysteries that are part of a series.
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Not a huge fan of killers or thrillers. Glad your enjoying though! Here’s my MM: http://daystarz.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/747/
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I have to read the serial killer books in small doses, mixed in with lots of “feel good” books! Thanks for visiting, Daystarz.
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Wow, the Cain series definitely sounds like a book I would like – officially added to my TBR list. Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
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I enjoyed it, Danielle…like I said in another comment, I take these killer books in small doses. Thanks for stopping by.
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