pickTge cover of my audiobook version of „Murder is easy“ looks very scary, only a witch is missing… since Luke is doing ‚research‘ on local belief in witchcraft and superstitions. He somewhat reminded me of Hastings declaring his love to Dulcie in „The murder on the links“ because he did do the same here. The mystery is set up well and is interesting. I even guessed the murderer correctly this time. 😊
pick5-8-25: My 32nd finished book of 2025! A historical fiction account of a group of female mystery writers including Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie trying to become members in the male driven Detection Club. Once they have joined and realize they will never being taken seriously, they set out to solve a real life “locked door” mystery of a young nurse brutally murdered. They travel between England and France to find clues and bring justice.
so-soI‘m so conflicted about this one. I really liked the mystery and its twists and turns. I enjoyed the intrigue on the boat. I really liked Anne, Suzanne, and Colonel Race. But I hated Sir Eustace and I wasn‘t a fan of Harry. The colonialism and casual racism of the South African backdrop + the overt sexism/objectification of women really bothered me. I had a really hard time setting aside those latter elements with excuses of it being ⤵️
1. Definitely sitting up. I try to read laying down when going to bed and in about 30 seconds I'm 🥱😴
2. Still finishing this one. I'm lovin' it; I just haven't had much time to read lately!
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This Monday I‘m in 1930s Syria at an archaeological dig with Dame Agatha and her second husband, Max Mallowan. Some of my favorite Poirot novels are those set in the Levant region, so I am looking forward to this memoir.
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A bit late but this was a fun one! I enjoyed the African adventure and touch of romance with Anne the plucky heroine.
so-soThis is not among my favorites. It feels more like an interesting idea that Christie is exploring in writing than it does a complete story. And Miss Marple doesn't play nearly as large a role as I would prefer her to.
pickLow pick. I enjoyed parts of the story but truthfully I prefer the “traditional” mysteries more than the adventurous espionage/heist/conspiracy plots that Christie has done in some of her books including this one. I liked it while I read it but it took me all month to get through. Once I put it down I kind of forgot about it 🤷🏼♀️ #Christiescapers @Librarybelle
