Marce is hosting Thrill Week for the second year and I’m thrilled. Last year I found out about new authors and series and blogs. I’m expecting more of the same this time around.
Thrill Ride Questionnaire (all responses relating to genres: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense)
1) Introduce yourself
I’m a stay-at-home-mom to a toddler. I wish I had more time to read. I live in Cleveland, Ohio with my husband and son. Oh, I’ll be attending Bouchercon 2012 in October. If any of you other mystery lovers are attending, I’d love to meet you.
I’ve been blogging for 4 1/2 years and my reading choices are eclectic, but I always find myself going back to the mystery/suspense genres. With the birth of my son almost 2 years ago the blog’s focus expanded. I now blog about books, movies, and my son. I also have a weekly bookish quiz on Tuesdays for fun and prizes. Stop by this Tuesday, I’m working on something worthy of Thrill Week.
2) What has been your top 3 reads this year? Link your reviews
In just the thrill genres I’d choose the whole Tattoo Shop series by Karen Olson (there are 4), Without Fail by Lee Child (#6 of the Jack Reacher series), Buried Prey by John Sandford (#21 of the Lucas Davenport series).
3) What are you currently reading during Thrill Week?
I’m reading IT by Stephen King for the IT-along & listening to Stolen Prey by John Sandford, the latest in the series.
4) Do you have an all time favourite cover in the genres above?
Nothing is coming to mind, but if I think of one, I’ll add it.
5) What debut author(s) or new to you author(s) have you read within the last 12 months that have impressed you?
Karen Olson (Tattoo Shop series), Robert Pobi (Bloodman), Daniel Palmer (Delirious), Chevy Stevens (Still Missing)
6) Favourite trilogy or series you recommend to others to read in the genres above?
Harlan Coben’s Myron series has only gotten better, John Verdon’s Dave Gurney series, Jeffery Deaver’s Lincoln Rhyme series, Les Roberts’s Myron Jacovich series is a local and personal favorite
7) What popular author(s) have you NOT read but is on your Wishlist?
Mark Billingham, Marcia Clark, Harry Dolan, Nicci French, the list goes on an on.
8) Other than blogs, share with us what other tools you use or subscribe to in order to keep up with the latest news on authors, new releases, book tours, etc?
Barnes & Noble, Shelf Awareness, Goodreads. Mostly it’s blogs, though.
9) What current book is hyped among the blogosphere that you want to read or are not interested in? Why or why not or link your review if you have read it.
I really need to get my hands on Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. I don’t know how it can possibly live up to the hype, but I MUST read it.
10) What is most important in these genres to you? Plot, characters, location, dialogue, red herrings, narrator or what mix of them?
I like a fast plot with great dialogue (Harlan Coben) but I also like a slower mysteries as long the characters are compelling. And I love to be shocked 🙂
11) Recommend a book made into movie you thought both were good?
I thought A Simple Plan by Scott Smith was an excellent read and the 1998 movie with Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda was great too.
12) Recommend a book you would like to discuss with others and possibly the author?
I liked Bloodman by Robert Pobi and have to think he would be fun to talk to.
Thanks for stopping by if this is your first time. I’m looking forward to finding some great blogs this week!
Stacy's Books 
I’m with you on Gone Girl! I’m dying to read it!
Hi..stopping by via Marce’s. I love Chevy Stevens’ books! I have seen Gone Girl on quite a few blogs so will have to get my hands on that one!!!
I plan to get the pb edition of Gone Girl when it’s out – this fall, I think. I’m putting the first Tattoo Shop mystery on my TBR list because it sounds like a lot of fun!
Wow, I have heard of every author except 1, now that is talking about similar interest, love it. On my exciting TBR is Karen Olsen and Jeffery Deaver.
I am in the minority for Gone Girl but definitely think it is worth the read.
I read Bloodman also, happy to discuss it, email me.
Thanks for participating again. I look forward to what we add to our Wishlist.
I’m glad I dropped by from thrill week blog hop. I am your newest follower.
Cheers,
Shanae
My Blog
When your post showed in my feeder, I remember to do this questionnaire! Thanks!
Crime Fiction is fun, isn’t it?
Here are my answers to the questionnaire!!
Hi, I’m stopping by to celebrate Thrill Week ll.
I have the first in the Tattoo Shop series but haven’t read it yet. I loved Gone Girl
I am looking forward to reading your reviews this week!
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
Oh! I wish I had known about this challenge. I’m terrible at challenges though so maybe it’s just as well. Anyway enjoy the week! I need to read Gone Girl, too- the hype is just too much!
You must read Gone Girl!!! I wish I could somehow give you my Kindle copy. And I’m so with you A Simple Plan. That was both and excellent book and movie!
Great questionnaire…I think you’ll like Gone Girl a lot and I wish the author would write more of the Ink Series too!!! 😀
I gave Gone Girl to my mom for her birthday and of course, being the opportunist that I am, I asked if I could borrow it after she’s done.
Gone Girl’s on my list to pick up too.
Always love getting to know my friends better 🙂