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Picked it up at the library yesterday!

I just reserved it at my library. It is also available in ebook.

I am really looking forward to reading this. I read Life After Life with another group and an interested in reading more by her.

I bought this from Amazon after reading Life After Life. I am looking forward to reading it and the discussion.

I have Case Histories in my TBR pile, look forward to reading this book.

I started reading this a few days ago and am so glad I finally got around to it. My initial comment is that it is well written. There are some wonderful quotes. I also identified with a number of the characters since I have two small girls myself and this book relates quite a bit to the hope and fears that form part of being a parent. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, so I'll pop around later to join the discussion again.

Is this a book club?

On the home page you will see the group read of the month. You can participate in the discussion for fun if you wish. There are a lot of fun discussions in this group. It's just fun to all get together and discuss a book :)

So, now that discussion is open, what did everyone think of this?

I've just finished it and really enjoyed it. It was intriguing and kept me hooked all the way through, and was unlike any other detective crime novel I've read. Has anyone read any of Kate Atkinson's non-crime series books?

Sarah wrote: "I've just finished it and really enjoyed it. It was intriguing and kept me hooked all the way through, and was unlike any other detective crime novel I've read. Has anyone read any of Kate Atkinson..."

This was my first Atkinson but I have her Behind the Scenes at the Museum as an audiobook waiting for me.

Just read your review of the book, Leslie. I was interested to see you say 'In my current mood..' as I could have said the same thing as a reason for enjoying the book! I've read virtually nothing else but detective fiction for years until recently, when I decided I really should try to widen my reading horizons. So finding this book which mixes contemporary fiction with a detective theme seemed like a good halfway house.

I read Life After Life this past September and so I am happy to be in this discussion.

Sarah wrote: "…I've read virtually nothing else but detective fiction for years until recently, when I decided I really should try to widen my reading horizons. So finding this book which mixes contemporary fiction with a detective theme seemed like a good halfway house. ..."

Sounds like me, but I am reading more classics rather than contemporary fiction in my new (somewhat broadened) horizons!

She reminds me of Susan Hill who also covers different genres and it is well-written. You really appreciate the use of the language in the books.

I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and the characters are interesting. This is a very different book for any I can remember reading. Can't wait to get into the discussion.

I am still reading but I did notice that the oldest sister is named Sylvia and the mother's character in Life After Life is named Sylvie. May mean nothing, but I am always interested on the names that writers choose.

I just loved Case Histories - the multiple story lines, the humor, the characters, Jackson's adorable daughter, and Theo and who the yellow-haired homeless girl turned out to be. I've read all of the Jackeson Brody mysteries but I re-read this one since it has been awhile. It is just as enjoyable the second time around.

Has everyone finished reading?

I've finished it and really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to reading more Jackson Brodie. I appreciate the angle that Atkinson takes while writing.

I just got it yesterday (delayed by another book group), but go ahead, I'll stick my fingers in my ears...

I finished Case Histories and really enjoyed the quirky cast of characters, dark humor and interwoven mysteries. Just started On Good Turn, want to read more about Jackson Brodie.

I guess that I am alone in being lukewarm about it then. I didn't feel like most of the mysteries were solvable by the reader, which is something I dislike. One of the things I like best about reading mysteries is trying to figure out 'whodunit' and I didn't feel like Atkinson gave me any opportunity to do this.

Ah well, differences are what gives the world such variety!

I also like to follow the clues and try to figure out 'whodunit' but I thoroughly enjoyed this book . I liked the way it was written and the stories pulled together.

Carol wrote: "I bought this from Amazon after reading Life After Life. I am looking forward to reading it and the discussion."

Hello just finished A Good Turn, which continues with the life of Jackson Brodie in Edinburgh, Scotland and a new mystery.

Leslie wrote: "I guess that I am alone in being lukewarm about it then. I didn't feel like most of the mysteries were solvable by the reader, which is something I dislike. One of the things I like best about re..."

Leslie I read this about a year ago and was very lukewarm or perhaps plain 'tepid'!! Also read Started Early, Took My Dog which I preferred on TV (I usually prefer the books). I dont know why but I dont quite click with Atkinson's writing.

Penny wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I guess that I am alone in being lukewarm about it then. I didn't feel like most of the mysteries were solvable by the reader, which is something I dislike. One of the things I lik..."

Thanks, Penny! Glad to know I am not the only one.

Leslie wrote: "Penny wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I guess that I am alone in being lukewarm about it then. I didn't feel like most of the mysteries were solvable by the reader, which is something I dislike. One of th..."
and now there are three - I too was 'lukewarm' - I read Case Histories and was not tempted to read another

A few pages into this I realized I read it years ago. Both times I'm struck by how much like Peter Dickinson she writes--I'll bet she grew up on his books (kids' & adult, though I've only read the adult mysteries). But then this trope of the oddball English family pops up everywhere--often the feckless artsy mother & intense preoccupied father with a brood of daughters. Or is it that I just recently discovered...oh, what's his name, with the preternaturally articulate 11-yr-old girl sleuth?

Carol wrote: "...preternaturally articulate 11-yr-old girl sleuth?"

Flavia de Luce? (Alan Bradley) ... I have been wondering whether or not to read this ...

Marianne wrote: "Carol wrote: "I bought this from Amazon after reading Life After Life. I am looking forward to reading it and the discussion."

Hello just finished A Good Turn, which continues with the life of Ja..."

I thought this was the best book for the Jackson Brodie series - I loved the character of the writer.

Helen, yes, Alan Bradley & Flavia de Luce, thanks!

Which one are you wondering whether to read?

I just finished Sara Gran's Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead, which is one of the stranger mysteries I've read. Well written in a Treme/Wired way.

Book finally came in, so hopefully, I will actually be able to read it before the end of the month!

Lorraine wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Carol wrote: "I bought this from Amazon after reading Life After Life. I am looking forward to reading it and the discussion."

Hello just finished A Good Turn, which continues wi..."

I agree Case Histories is the best, When Will There Be Good News a close second and then A Good Turn. Have not read Started Early, Got The Dog.

Carol wrote: "Helen, yes, Alan Bradley & Flavia de Luce, thanks! Which one are you wondering whether to read?
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I have not read anything of his so thought I would begin with "Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" ... I did take a quick "look inside" on Amazon & quite like his style of writing. Perhaps I will find a copy to read over the holidays .. ;>)

Helen wrote: "Carol wrote: "Helen, yes, Alan Bradley & Flavia de Luce, thanks! Which one are you wondering whether to read?
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I have not read anything of his so thought I would begin with "Sweetness at the Bo..."

Helen
be interesting to hear if you like it - I have read the first one.

I read A Red Herring Without Mustard & liked it, but wished he'd have cut it by 25% -- a lot of virtuoso writing with not much happening.

I've read all but the newest one. At first, they seemed interesting though a bit overdone; but I'm done with them. As you say, Carol, lots of writing with not much happening, and the characters become a bit cloying.

Finished. It was ok. Didn't enjoy it enough to ever read another one by this author. I will admit to being a bit of a prude or maybe just old but I don't think about sex anywhere near as much as these characters. Nope not my cup of tea.

Another author tried that I wouldn't have before....all good.

Many current authors put a lot of sex in their books and most of it could be deleted. Sometimes I think they are just padding to make the book longer (thicker). I did enjoy Case Histories. Thought it was well written and a different type of book.