tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post3855578424196017296..comments2024-03-28T20:46:22.875+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Thursday List: Young Women DetectivesClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-4254939905729662412022-03-22T09:46:00.206+00:002022-03-22T09:46:00.206+00:00Good call! I had to remind myself, but I did read ...Good call! I had to remind myself, but I did read and like those books a while ago, I should re-visit. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-62084716490893618632022-03-20T14:36:35.799+00:002022-03-20T14:36:35.799+00:00And where is the brainy Frieda Klein? Not much fo...And where is the brainy Frieda Klein? Not much for clothes, but you learn a lot about therapy.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413150151279160155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-75799543812698935872015-09-03T20:25:08.513+01:002015-09-03T20:25:08.513+01:00Thanks Sarah - I really am going to have to go wit...Thanks Sarah - I really am going to have to go with Phryne Fisher....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-32151862135529325242015-09-03T14:15:53.461+01:002015-09-03T14:15:53.461+01:00Just popping in to say I finally got a copy of the...Just popping in to say I finally got a copy of the first three Phryne Fisher novels and greatly enjoyed them. I found the first one a little heavy handed, but the author seemed to settle into her stride after that. And GREAT clothes, Moira! "The deep decollete was artfully concealed with strings of jet beads, which served the function of preventing the dress from sliding off the wearer's shoulders, but leaving a gratifying impression that this was, indeed, what it might at any moment do."sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142187608519555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-73413836332655685102014-11-29T19:17:36.887+00:002014-11-29T19:17:36.887+00:00I will do that. In the midst of working on it, but...I will do that. In the midst of working on it, but keep getting interrupted. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-51853509206686950412014-11-29T16:14:38.690+00:002014-11-29T16:14:38.690+00:00Take note, TracyKTake note, TracyKClothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-10755614492993364592014-11-29T12:21:30.757+00:002014-11-29T12:21:30.757+00:00Yes, the public definitely wants to see the book-t...Yes, the public definitely wants to see the book-to-movie list. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-25508729311472156412014-11-25T18:45:23.013+00:002014-11-25T18:45:23.013+00:00You're definitely making me realize that I sho...You're definitely making me realize that I should read more of her books!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-14107184461670567062014-11-25T17:04:05.185+00:002014-11-25T17:04:05.185+00:00Sara Paretsky has a good blog and often good discu...Sara Paretsky has a good blog and often good discussions going on. She is such a good, principled person, and her books show it in that V.I. Warshawski discusses nearly every issue that occurs in the U.S.<br />Critical Mass, her last book goes back to WWII and the A-bomb testing in Nevada as well. Usually her books are strictly contemporary, but this one has flashbacks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-43424484533666577402014-11-24T09:16:06.014+00:002014-11-24T09:16:06.014+00:00See, Tracy, your public is awaiting your list!
And...See, Tracy, your public is awaiting your list!<br />And Kathy, that's good to know about Sara Paretsky, most encouraging. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-7880802064524499972014-11-24T08:28:22.960+00:002014-11-24T08:28:22.960+00:00I can't wait for the book-to-movie list. Then...I can't wait for the book-to-movie list. Then I can add to both of my lists.<br /><br />Sara Paretsky, creator of V.I. Warshawski participated in the Civil Rights Movement in Chicago, and also is known to be a strong proponent of First Amendment rights to free speech, assembly, etc. She speaks out on a<br />lot of issues, especially civil liberties, while promoting her books. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-75430722302618454882014-11-23T09:50:22.698+00:002014-11-23T09:50:22.698+00:00Well actually I really want to see your book-to-mo...Well actually I really want to see your book-to-movie list too. Too many blogposts to do, too little time....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-77167498114764995512014-11-22T21:16:52.466+00:002014-11-22T21:16:52.466+00:00Actually, I did come up with a list of female sleu...Actually, I did come up with a list of female sleuths that I like, and I will probably follow up on it, although I want to do a favorite book to movie list first... and I am lagging.<br /><br />I have decided I have a preference for male detectives in fiction, and that disturbs me. But I did find a lot of crime fiction books featuring women that I own but have not read... So I am sure I will discover more women I like in mystery fiction.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-68502922523096542682014-11-22T09:37:32.947+00:002014-11-22T09:37:32.947+00:00Maybe you should just do a list of favourite detec...Maybe you should just do a list of favourite detectives - no gender specified....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-18802225647873306302014-11-21T21:39:22.926+00:002014-11-21T21:39:22.926+00:00I will think about a list. To be honest, not many ...I will think about a list. To be honest, not many female detectives spring to my mind as favorites. But I do have a block that way.<br /><br />Watermelon appears to be her first book and the first one in the Walsh family series. Must get to it soon. But I say that about so many books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-50141929136587110992014-11-21T19:43:11.723+00:002014-11-21T19:43:11.723+00:00You should do a list Tracy, I would love to read i...You should do a list Tracy, I would love to read it. Is Watermelon the first Marion Keyes book? I still haven't read anything else by her, but have high hopes based on Mercy Close. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-30380171153202529942014-11-21T18:23:13.313+00:002014-11-21T18:23:13.313+00:00Hmmm, this makes me think of who I would pick, but...Hmmm, this makes me think of who I would pick, but not for long because it is too hard to choose. Maybe someday.<br /><br />On the basis of your review of The Mystery of Mercy Close I bought Watermelon by Marion Keyes. Have not read it yet, of course. <br /><br />I have only read a book or two by some of these authors. Except for Laurie R. King. I have read three of the Kate Martinelli books; I liked the detective and I love King's writing but she is heavy on issues. I have only read the first Mary Russell novel, and have more to try.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-82475327728955642422014-11-21T15:40:12.045+00:002014-11-21T15:40:12.045+00:00I'm definitely adding to my list of books to t...I'm definitely adding to my list of books to try from doing this list... if you recommend Daisy D then I must try her....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-32100127022408934962014-11-21T15:39:29.850+00:002014-11-21T15:39:29.850+00:00Great additions to the list, thanks Kathy, and ver...Great additions to the list, thanks Kathy, and very interesting to hear more about Sara Paretsky. I never really took to the VI W books, but perhaps I should try them again - I love me a left-wing cause!<br /><br />Yes, I think Laurie King is overdue giving us more Kate Martinelli.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-29210361141548613122014-11-21T13:42:59.304+00:002014-11-21T13:42:59.304+00:00I'm rather fond of Carola Dunn's Daisy Dal...I'm rather fond of Carola Dunn's Daisy Dalrymple, although she's possibly a little lightweight.<br /><br />Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher, although I've only read one of the books so far, is an absolute knockout and I want more of her.Daniel Milford-Cottamhttps://www.facebook.com/danielmilfordcottamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-351508755180864422014-11-21T12:21:59.345+00:002014-11-21T12:21:59.345+00:00I also want to mention Laurie King's other pro...I also want to mention Laurie King's other protagonist, Kate Martinelli. I loved those books, wanted more, especially when a family developed. Wish she'd write more of those unusual good books.<br /><br />And then there are Emily Tempest, Aborigini detective in Australia; Mms Precious Ramotswe of Botswana, Ella Marconi of Sydney, Australia, Jayne Keeney, also a favorite, an Australian ex-pat living in Thailand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-24751797016571902632014-11-21T10:02:24.606+00:002014-11-21T10:02:24.606+00:00I simply must second the nomination of V.I. Warsha...I simply must second the nomination of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky's detective, a courageous, feisty, smart, bold, independent woman -- and my favorite woman detective. Not only that, she lives in Chicago, where I grew up, is a dog lover and good friend and neighbor. And talk about being an unreconstructed leftist! There is not one book in the series without an important issue as a theme. <br /><br />Paretsky has allowed her private eye to age, so although she was once young as we all were, she is now middle-aged.<br /><br />And, as long as we're talking about Kerry Greenwood, I also submit the name of her contemporary Melbourne baker-detective, Corinna Chapman. She is a riot at times, especially when dealing with her eccentric neighbors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-73653280906167140232014-11-21T09:02:41.998+00:002014-11-21T09:02:41.998+00:00Thanks Elizabeth - she is a classic older lady det...Thanks Elizabeth - she is a classic older lady detective....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-20546287034552514312014-11-21T03:17:44.323+00:002014-11-21T03:17:44.323+00:00I hope you will include Patricia Wentworth's M...I hope you will include Patricia Wentworth's Miss Sliver series in your list of older lady detectives. An excellent example of Golden Age Mysteries. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418612871246199865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-19159339570103328402014-11-20T21:06:48.646+00:002014-11-20T21:06:48.646+00:00Great suggestions - thanks Chrissie.Great suggestions - thanks Chrissie.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.com