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Post by adcooper on Aug 10, 2012 14:18:04 GMT -5
Tee hee! I am taking a whole course this fall on readers advisory for adults. Love it. This will be like old times--read four novels, write about them, read articles, discuss, etc. I've always complained that libraries don't care if you've actually read the books, just if you know where to find them. This is a step in my direction. So, one of my first assignments is this: Read a prize-winning mystery/detective novel from the Edgar or Agatha Awards lists, of RUSA's Reading List Awards. I'm off to scan the lists for a title.
You know, I read a lot of fiction in my literature degree programs, but I can't remember ever being required to read a mystery novel! ;D After that, we have romance, sci fi/fantasy, and urban fiction. All outside my usual range of reading, so I'll have fun exploring new genres.
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Post by ClaireLV on Aug 10, 2012 22:20:28 GMT -5
Shhhhh don't tell anyone but I had to pretend I'd read a lot of books cause there actually weren't enough hours in the day. One day I might read some of those books but right now I'm still in post MLIS therapy and they bring on flashbacks. *shivers*
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Post by adcooper on Aug 11, 2012 11:54:44 GMT -5
Claire, you are totally my role model. I'm doing whatever you did. Taking notes now. Let's see.....pretend to read a lot (got it)...schedule therapy (got it--in house!)... finish dang degree!! (trying very hard!!!)...
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Post by Big Tee© on Aug 11, 2012 12:01:02 GMT -5
Mystery and sci-fi/fantasy are my normal genres, loathe romance novels and havent a clue what urban fiction is but it sounds boring. Also read some horror books.
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Post by niaru on Aug 11, 2012 13:29:56 GMT -5
oooh fun class! Let us know which mystery you choose!
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Post by adcooper on Aug 11, 2012 16:28:24 GMT -5
I might read The Devotion of Suspect X, which is a Japanese mystery (translated) and looks intriguing. I scanned the first few paragraphs of some Agatha and Edgar award winners and wasn't impressed. Since I've not read much by Japanese writers, this could be a nice intro in that direction, too.
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Post by Bara on Aug 19, 2012 2:09:08 GMT -5
How about Chinese (T'ang - or maybe Ming) whodunnits written in bad English by a Dutchman?
Absolutely addictive. Robert van Gulik; the Judge Dee mysteries.
Grew up with 'em as we 'shared the evening rice'. And a very clever detective he was, too. He was a real, historical character, apparently.
The books, though, are pure fiction. See if they are on your shelves?
It's Mother's fault. Judge Dee and Georgette Heyer. The Defence rests.
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Post by niaru on Aug 19, 2012 13:41:27 GMT -5
I think I read those Chinese mysteries...once upon a time...but in the French translation. How about Brother Cadfael mysteries? I enjoyed those! Should read some of them again in English this time... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CadfaelOh! I almost forgot the Swedish mysteries, such as Henning Mankell's crime novels that feature his Kurt Wallander character. Good reads! |
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Post by Bara on Aug 20, 2012 7:03:16 GMT -5
Ooh, yes, Cadfael! Played in the BBC series by ... oh what's his name? Tee will know. Oh. Yes. Derek Jacobi.  |
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Post by adcooper on Aug 20, 2012 7:14:31 GMT -5
All sound good, but I'm supposed to choose from the prize lists. I'll see if your Chinese/French/English/Swedish/Cadfael mysteries are there!
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Post by Bara on Aug 20, 2012 7:53:58 GMT -5
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Post by adcooper on Aug 20, 2012 20:21:27 GMT -5
I red Smilla's Sense of Snow. I have forgotten the whole book, except I think I was baffled most of the time.
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Post by Bara on Aug 21, 2012 2:27:27 GMT -5
Ah, thanks Claire - Wallander is on TV over here - with subtitles! It's engrossing. I don't normally watch sub-titled.
I hadn't realised it was based on a series of books. Also, to my shame, I thought it was Dutch.
How are you getting on with Suspect X, Ann?
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Post by adcooper on Aug 21, 2012 17:25:19 GMT -5
The prose is deadly dull and plodding. Maybe because of the translation? If this book was on an award list (and it was) why don't I write novels!? My main character could be a woman with an off-track thoroughbred and their adventures together.
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Post by Bara on Aug 22, 2012 4:18:44 GMT -5
Write! Write! I think it should be from the Babe's point of view!
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