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Re: please recommend a great series

@Bookplate   I enjoyed the Flavia de Luce series too, and wanted to mention that Alan Bradley has just published a new book in the series called What Time The Sexton's Spade Doth Rust.  He does have weird titles. It's been 5 years since the last book and I didn't think there would be another one.

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G.M. Malliet has two series I love:  Max Tudor (first book "Wicked Autumn") and St. Just (first book " Death of a Cozy Writer").

 

And I second all the suggestions for Louise Penny, Elly Griffiths and Alan Bradley!

 

Great thread--I'm making a list!  Smiley Happy

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thanks for all the wonderful suggestions.

I am looking forward to finding a new series. and then another Smiley Happy

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Thanks to all who made recommendations.  I am always on the search.

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@MariotaMurielle 

 

Thank you for asking .... I'm also looking for a new series and nothing is holding my attention.  

 

Good suggestions here.  Woman Happy

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Any series by Ken Follett is worth your time.  His books are voluminous but worth the read.  An excellent writer.

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I am completely obsessed with Anne Perry. She wrote around  100 books; she died in 2023. I love her genius.

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I loved all the Anne Perry books, too, especially the William Monk series, but the Thomas Pitt series is good too.  They need to be read in order in my opinion.  She was such an excellent writer.

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I've read that some people have not wisheDto read Anne Perry because she had committed an actual murder. This fact does not bother me, but  I do feel that this has enhanced certain aspects of her work.

 

What do you think?

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Anne Perry was given a sentence for her crime, which she fulfilled.  I believe in redemption.  She turned out to be an exceptional writer and gave me (and others) many hours of enjoyment reading her books. 

 

Since this thread is about recommending a great series, I stand by my recommendation for her books.