Right now, I'm about a third of the way through Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh and thoroughly enjoying it. I don't think I've read it before and it is proving to be a delight with meddling spinsters, a small English village, secrets and scandals and an incredibly ingenious method of murder. I've read a number of Ngaio Marsh books, but I can't think I've enjoyed any of her books as much as this. I'm not sure if it's me or the book.
After I finish the Ngaio Marsh, I have Third Girl by Agatha Christie to read. It's not one of my favorite Christies but it's the November pick for the 2024 Read Christie Challenge. It has Ariadne Oliver in it and she's one of my favorite side characters so it's not a total loss.
I also have Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers and A Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey to read by the end of the year to finish my Classic Mystery List for 2024 as well as the December Read Christie Challenge pick.
I'm also looking ahead to my reading in 2025 and trying to pick some classic mysteries to read. I'm planning on doing the Read Christie Challenge again and I definitely want to read more Ngaio Marsh and Dorothy L. Sayers but who else should I read? What mystery authors past and present should I try?
I've only read Ngaio Marsh's first mystery, but I enjoyed it. I hope to try a Rex Stout next year. I like that they've been reprinting so many classic mysteries. I've been trying different ones this year and it's been fun.
ReplyDeleteI would not dream of suggesting a mystery author or series to you, as you are my mentor there! I love how you are planning the 2025 year of reading. I am thinking about it but so far not really finalised anything.
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