tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post3463611991001287542..comments2024-03-29T11:36:25.050+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: The Mangle Street Murders by MRC KasasianClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-27240706712347609802014-03-20T15:00:18.797+00:002014-03-20T15:00:18.797+00:00I agree, the Holmes connection doesn't usually...I agree, the Holmes connection doesn't usually excite me either, but the portion I read at the beginning of the book encouraged me. It would be unusual for the book to show up at the sale so recently after publication (or it will be at a higher price) but putting it on the sale list keeps it on my radar throughout the year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-343412665074944272014-03-20T09:34:52.934+00:002014-03-20T09:34:52.934+00:00I'm wary of 3 categories here: funny, Holmes c...I'm wary of 3 categories here: funny, Holmes connection, and period (I love good period mysteries, but bad ones are very bad). But the book really overcame that, for me. It's a very recent book, but you might get lucky at the sale! The author tweeted me to say nice things about the post and the pictures I chose, which made me feel good...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-73638553577359289292014-03-20T02:31:42.191+00:002014-03-20T02:31:42.191+00:00Sounds interesting, even though I usually avoid fu...Sounds interesting, even though I usually avoid funny mysteries. I did check out the beginning at Amazon, and it seems worth a try. I can look out for it at the book sale, it could show up there.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-48685721756193892662014-03-19T15:41:29.746+00:002014-03-19T15:41:29.746+00:00Amis - I've struggled through before. Splinter...Amis - I've struggled through before. Splinter time again, it's not expensive but I ought to exercise a bit of restraint.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-9642034383590298302014-03-19T15:37:29.806+00:002014-03-19T15:37:29.806+00:00I think you'd like it - books that are funny/w...I think you'd like it - books that are funny/witty I think are even more of a personal taste than other kinds of books, but this would be worth a punt for you from what I know of your reading....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-21695221260574447292014-03-19T15:36:23.620+00:002014-03-19T15:36:23.620+00:00Yes, it's a very well-written book and I am ce...Yes, it's a very well-written book and I am certainly looking forward to more in the series. And I think we could all do with a nice dusky rose dress. (Well, the women amongst us.)Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-43537593485612944322014-03-19T15:35:30.207+00:002014-03-19T15:35:30.207+00:00Good point. I had to look it up, but apparently it...Good point. I had to look it up, but apparently it's Martin. Any good for the first name challenge? No good for the female writer %. It's probably just on the cusp for your interests - you might like it...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-31873432711248689862014-03-19T11:51:16.013+00:002014-03-19T11:51:16.013+00:00What a great title. I must read this!What a great title. I must read this!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510409974009816550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-23820098885184193652014-03-19T11:33:45.005+00:002014-03-19T11:33:45.005+00:00Moira - I love the premise for this one. And I do ...Moira - I love the premise for this one. And I do like a more or less realistic depiction of an era and lifestyle. Add in some wit and I'm listening! And by the way, I like the term <i>dusky rose</i>. I had no trouble understanding what that means -- it's an apt expression. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-1985953081521938712014-03-19T11:22:30.289+00:002014-03-19T11:22:30.289+00:00At first glance I thought never, on closer scrutin...At first glance I thought never, on closer scrutiny I'm thinking maybe....nasty, dirty, funny, clever - all ticks in the box .........a lot might depend on what the author's initials turn out to be? col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.com