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In doing my general weekly round of mystery/crime/thriller websites, I stumbled on the list of submissions for the . These aren't the nominations, just what's been submitted. But just out of curiosity, how many of these have you read?

Oh dear, I know I'm new to thrillers, but I haven't read any of them.

David wrote: "Oh dear, I know I'm new to thrillers, but I haven't read any of them."

I'm checking now. So far, just one and I'm almost through the list.

Oh! Now I don't feel so bad. Is that the point you were making, per chance?

Only three

The only one I've read is Will Thomas's Fatal Enquiry, but a half dozen or so others are on my 'to read' list.

David wrote: "Oh! Now I don't feel so bad. Is that the point you were making, per chance?"

Oh, I don't have a point to make ... whenever I see lists like this I do the "how many of these have I read" thing so I was just curious. I'm that geeky.

I ended up with just the one - The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black.

Quillracer wrote: "The only one I've read is Will Thomas's Fatal Enquiry, but a half dozen or so others are on my 'to read' list."

LOL - on the mental one or the physical one?

Nancy wrote: "Quillracer wrote: "The only one I've read is Will Thomas's Fatal Enquiry, but a half dozen or so others are on my 'to read' list."

LOL - on the mental one or the physical one?"

Mental (actually a file in my computer - it's the only way I can keep track of what I have and haven't read).

Pretty amazing to see how many books have been submitted and the year is only half-way through. The actual nominees are a far smaller list. I'm reading my way through the nominees for 2014 - at least the ones that interest me.

I see some familiar authors on the list but have not read any of the titles. I did watch the Sherlock Holmees' episode that was nominated, "The Empty Hearse".

Nell wrote: "Pretty amazing to see how many books have been submitted and the year is only half-way through. The actual nominees are a far smaller list. I'm reading my way through the nominees for 2014 - at le..."

can you post a link, Nell? That would be good.

I haven't read any of those particular books, though I've read others by some of the same authors. However, I happened to pick up Hunting Shadows to read last night.

I've read 23 from the first three lists, plus own about 15 that I haven't gotten to yet.

Miss M wrote: "I've read 23 from the first three lists, plus own about 15 that I haven't gotten to yet."

Well, Miss M, you're way ahead of all of the rest of us!

S.K. wrote: "I haven't read any of those particular books, though I've read others by some of the same authors. However, I happened to pick up Hunting Shadows to read last night."

I have to start expanding my mystery-reading horizons!

Nancy wrote: "Miss M wrote: "I've read 23 from the first three lists, plus own about 15 that I haven't gotten to yet."

Well, Miss M, you're way ahead of all of the rest of us!"

I get so many great recommends and updates on new stuff from GR groups & friends, have to keep moving to keep ahead! ;)

(JK, there is no keeping ahead of the dreaded TBR...)

Miss M wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Miss M wrote: "I've read 23 from the first three lists, plus own about 15 that I haven't gotten to yet."

Well, Miss M, you're way ahead of all of the rest of us!"

I get so many gre..."

That's one of the best things about this group besides the people -- the recommendations!

Nancy wrote: "Nell wrote: "...I'm reading my way through the nominees for 2014.
can you post a link, Nell?.."



If you're looking for the nominees and winners for ALL of the major mystery awards for current and past years go to -



This is also a great resource for mysteries in order and all of a mystery authors published works. But beware your TBR may grow. :D

Nell wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Nell wrote: "...I'm reading my way through the nominees for 2014.
can you post a link, Nell?.."



If you're looking for the nominees and winners for A..."

Oh duh, I was just on that website and should have picked up on that, but thanks -- I'm sure other people will appreciate the links.

SYKM is deadly. Absolutely deadly!

Just what I needed: more books to add to my list! I like that site, Nancy. It's helpful that one can find books set in particular historical periods.

S.K. wrote: "Just what I needed: more books to add to my list! I like that site, Nancy. It's helpful that one can find books set in particular historical periods."

S.K., I've been collecting mystery and crime fiction pretty much at random since before I was a teenager, and SYKM has helped me to fill in the gaps when I didn't have a complete series. If you could see my shelves, you'd understand why I say it's deadly. You know those tv shows about hoarders? Every time I see an ad for one of those I feel this bizarre need to clean out my book collection and give a few away.

I have just read five and was shocked that there is a WHOLE lot more that I have never heard of, let alone read. Need to give up work- it gets in the way of reading!

Phil wrote: "I have just read five and was shocked that there is a WHOLE lot more that I have never heard of, let alone read. Need to give up work- it gets in the way of reading!"

It's definitely an eye opener, Phil!

When I die, my kids are going to have to rent a truck to haul my books to the library. They'll be able to have a used book sale just with my books alone.

Quillracer wrote: "When I die, my kids are going to have to rent a truck to haul my books to the library. They'll be able to have a used book sale just with my books alone."

That's what I tell my family. All the time.

Nancy wrote: "Quillracer wrote: "When I die, my kids are going to have to rent a truck to haul my books to the library. They'll be able to have a used book sale just with my books alone."

That's what I tell my..."

That's what my family told me!

I didn't see any I'd read, some of the authors, yes, but none of the specific books..

The only book on that list that I've read is Innocent Blood by James Rollins & Rebecca Cantrell.

I've read two of them - A Circle of Wives by Alice LaPlante and Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot by Ace Atkings - and have several of my to read list. I'll be adding several more to my to read list from the looks of it!

Elaine wrote: "I've read two of them - A Circle of Wives by Alice LaPlante and Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot by Ace Atkings - and have several of my to read list. I'll be adding several more to my to read list f..."

Whenever I see one of these lists, I start thinking of all of the books I want. Then I start thinking of all of the books on my tbr pile. Then I add more to the tbr pile.

- sigh -

The only one I even have is The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation and I haven't started it yet.

Love SYKM.

Wow! So many books and I have only read one 4 out of 5. Really good book with a few slow spots.

Georgia wrote: "Wow! So many books and I have only read one 4 out of 5. Really good book with a few slow spots."

I bought that one for my husband -- glad to hear you think it's good.

Only one. Missing you by Harlan Coben.

A couple titles looked familiar, but the only one I can count I'm still reading: Murder Strikes a Pose.

Oh dear!
I feel bad too, I've read some of the authors, and maybe an Ace Atkins.

Don't feel badly -- you're in good company!

I am new to the genre as well. Not new-new but new :P
I have yet to read a lot of them. But that list ? Gosh that was awesome ! I'll just bookmark the page or add it to me 'Read Later' list in the browser and get back to it later !

I love this thing about the group, the most. The recs and thus, my never ending TBR ! I loved the idea of the thread BTW, Nancy :)
I hope you keep doing it in future as well. Will probably save me a lot of time searching for new one :P

Ishita wrote: "I am new to the genre as well. Not new-new but new :P
I have yet to read a lot of them. But that list ? Gosh that was awesome ! I'll just bookmark the page or add it to me 'Read Later' list in the ..."

Never fear, Ishita -- I spend one day a week prowling my favorite book haunts, Twitter, and whatever -- I'll be sharing a lot in the near future. The downside, of course, is all of the books we add to our own lists!

I feel so much better now that I won't have to do the tedious job myself. I'm kinda lazy when it comes to poking around for reason :P
It is indeed a downside. The TBRs never seem to end but the books keep piling up. I always say we have so little time to read too much.

I read The Troop by Nick Cutter but I wouldn't call it a mystery. More of a horror book. My problem is I am so backed up on books is I very rarely get to read stuff the year it comes out!

Tom wrote: "I read The Troop by Nick Cutter but I wouldn't call it a mystery. More of a horror book. My problem is I am so backed up on books is I very rarely get to read stu..."

I hear you, Tom. Story of my life.

DianeAlice wrote: "I've read 3 and have got 10 on my TBR list but goodness knows when I'll get to them!"

I hear you Alice. Story of my life. LOL

Soooo many. Thanks, I'm always looking for ideas. I've read 6 but that's barely a dent in the list.

Hwl wrote: "Soooo many. Thanks, I'm always looking for ideas. I've read 6 but that's barely a dent in the list."

well, I think you're ahead of everyone here so far.

I've read thirteen from the top list. I do buy many but also check them out from the library and they are all new hardcovers. My reading took a dip this year because I read almost thirty old mystery anthologies for a particular project.

Curious --- How does the nomination year run? From June 2013 through June 2014? I read many books published between June 2013 and Dec 2014. Where are all of those?

I've read 3 from the nomination/winner list.
The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness and Murder
Reconstructing Amelia
How The Light Gets In

i have read 5 books and i am reading a nother on the list also i am a few of those on the list on my t b r self

I feel like I'm lagging. I've only read 8 of those listed. I read about 70 books since January of this year, but from various genre. Thriller, crime, horror, are my all time favorite(s) though.
I am never without a book. Reading has been my comfort for thirty years or more. I have no clue how many I've read over the years. Sorry, for prattling on...its my passion. :)

Doseofbella wrote: "I feel like I'm lagging. I've only read 8 of those listed. I read about 70 books since January of this year, but from various genre. Thriller, crime, horror, are my all time favorite(s) though.
I a..."

You all have me beat! Don't worry about prattling, Doseofbella -- I prattle in person so I'm used to it.