What Fiction are you reading this week, February 1, 2026?

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Carbondale, IL Public Library


Reading A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin. I love Rankin's writing. Not sure how I missed this one from 2004 but glad I found it in my bookcase. Rebus investigates a school shooting and one of the victims turns out to be a relative whose family he's been out of touch with for some time. Most intriguing, as usual.

I looked for some Harlan Coben audio books and all but 2 have a waiting list. The first one I listened to, Death Do Us Part, is a volume of short stories edited by Harlan Coden, 18 gripping stories about relationships from some top mystery writers like Coben, Lee Child, Ridley Pearson. From 2006.
Now I'm listening to the other, Think Twice, from 2024. "A man presumed dead is suddenly wanted for murder in this thriller of secrets, lies, and dangerous conspiracies that threaten to cover up the truth." Sure enough, good stuff. Thanks for your recommendations.

[cbabe]

1. New titles arrived from library hold list:

Coyote Hills/Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman

Very up to date SanFran murder mystery: drugs, ai, lots of sex hookup sites. Boats and bay marinas and currents.

Snappy dialogue but characters felt flat.

Showdown/Mike Lupica, a Robert B. Parker Spenser novel

Opening scene has Hawk and Spenser talking about growing old and retiring. Then Rita arrives with a client: son of an immigrant searching for his father. Who is most likely a virulent maga podcaster.

The Widow/John Grisham

From the book jacket: small town lawyer lands a big money case. Then he’s accused of murdering her.

The Coben anthology sounds good. On my list now.

[txwhitedove]

2. Sunny freezy Sunday. Searching for doors in that pic, see a door at each end, awesome.

Well sorry not sorry cause I'm reading non-fiction this week. Prequel: an American fight against facism by Rachel Maddow. She writes likes she talks, fascinating, funny, informative. Couldn't get ebook or large print, so struggling with that. Great important book, and this history should be taught more in school. Maybe someday.

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4. Well, we can hope anyway

[Polly Hennessey]

3. Reading Laura Childs Tea Shop mystery, Honey Drop Dead.

“Theodosia’s Honey Bee Tea was an elegant affair set in Charleston’s new Petigru Park amid newly planted native grasses and a community beekeeping project. But when a phony beekeeper shows up and sprays toxic smoke at the guests, the party erupts in chaos. Worse yet, a shot rings out and Osgood Claxton III, candidate for state legislature, falls to the ground—dead.”

Having fun with this one.

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5. Oooh, a new cozy series

New to me anyway. Does sound like fun. Thanks.