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What AC book are you reading?

AndThenThereWasTim 15 Nov 08 at 2:24 a.m. GMT

We also had this topic in the last forum and it got a good response as well so I thought I'd Bring it back.

What AC book are you reading right now and how far are you?

I was reading HP's Christmas and got about half way though, but I decided to switch to The Mysterious Affair at Styles when I saw the book club Invite (Hint Hint Its Below "Have your Say" in the black box above)

What about you?

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arge101 28 Jan 12 at 7:56 p.m. GMT

I've just finished The Murder of Roger Ackroyd again and then decided to watch the accompanying television episode - big mistake!

Tommy_A_Jones 28 Jan 12 at 1:31 p.m. GMT

This Morning I started to Re-read Lord Edgware Dies It was one of the First I read but I am sure it can't have been the first or I wouldn't have read anymore as I felt annoyed at the end, but I think I got fed up with it long before then and kept on looking at the end but as It was one of the ones I had in Paperback I have fond memories of it, I must have been in my Teens when I read it about 20+ years ago.

notguilty 02 Nov 11 at 5:15 p.m. GMT

I am currently reading "Murder on the Links".  Appears to be a pretty good book.  Nice pacing.  Just finished "Cat Among the Pigeons".  I liked the book, but the movie differed from the novel in many ways.  The book was better.  I found it odd though that Poirot doesn't enter the book until page 153!  In a novel just over 200 pages.  What's with that?

Tommy_A_Jones 17 Oct 11 at 2:54 p.m. GMT

I shall be sure and tell you Ray, I have started it, Poirot didn't appear until Page 76, It took me no time to read that much, At the moment I am enjoying it, I think I must have first time but as I can't remember alot of it perhaps not, It is Classic Christie, I will tell you how I get on.

NightRayDuck 14 Oct 11 at 7:22 p.m. GMT

Please let me know how it goes, Tommy! I haven't read it in English. I had only read it in another language when I was a very small child and quite easily bored; I don't remember anything from the story but I do remember that I finished the whole book, so I shouldn't think it was so bad. 

Tommy_A_Jones 14 Oct 11 at 3 p.m. GMT

I am going to start re-reading The Mystery of The Blue Train this evening I don't remember it being as bad as everyone says

de_misteri 12 Oct 11 at 8:38 a.m. GMT

Im reading The body in the library.

carlotta_adams 11 Oct 11 at 5:27 a.m. GMT

Good luck Wildflower, as you are probably gonna need it =)

carlotta_adams 11 Oct 11 at 5:25 a.m. GMT

im reading Lord Edgware Dies and a short storys collection. Multi-reading!

Tommy_A_Jones 30 Sep 11 at 11:43 a.m. GMT

noozer, if you want to read another Poirot read Cards On The Table or read a Book with a Different sleuth like A Murder is Announced or The Secret of Chimneys

de_misteri 30 Sep 11 at 6:23 a.m. GMT

I'm reading Curtain: Poirot's Last Case. The book I really want to read is And then there were none :) 

MissSnoozer 25 Sep 11 at 11:58 p.m. GMT

I've only read Murder on the Orient Express and Peril at End House.  Which one do you all suggest I read next? I've enjoyed both books so far.  Thanks a lot!

Tommy_A_Jones 02 Sep 11 at 12:16 p.m. GMT

In am going to re-read The The Murder of Roger Ackroyd later. 

ErkutSoyer 28 Jul 11 at 8:18 p.m. GMT

I've finished Evil Under the Sun

ErkutSoyer 23 Jul 11 at 8:39 a.m. GMT

I'll start to read Third Girl 20 minutes later.

LauraPoirot 30 Jun 11 at 3:34 p.m. GMT

I re-read The Abc Murders at the moment. It's the first Christie I read twice.

Hercuel_Poirot_7 30 Jun 11 at 1:46 p.m. GMT

I' am now reading "Mrs McGintys Dead".

Dolly_B 28 Jun 11 at 10:18 p.m. GMT

I think I'll re-read "Three Act Tragedy",   otherwise known as "Murder in Three Acts"  I just ordered the DVD from Amazon and want Agatha Christie's own words to be fresh in my mind when I view the video.  I have a feeling it's going to changed a lot from her book.  Has anyone seen the video?

Tommy_A_Jones 13 Apr 11 at 3:03 p.m. GMT

I have started to re-read Curtain

Tommy_A_Jones 23 Mar 11 at 3:16 p.m. GMT

Snap Wildflower, I am re-reading that one, I am going to do what you are doing with some differences, I am reading Curtain afterwards as I haven't rated either then read the others in order with the exception of ones I can't face reading again so not Peril At End House, The Big Four, Death Comes s The End, Endless Night, Passenger to Frankfurt and They Do It With Mirrors and afew short stories.

I don't have any Mary Westmacott stories and I haven't read the plays yet.

belgian_in_ireland 22 Mar 11 at 9:33 p.m. GMT

Wildflower

I've decided to read all the Christie mysteries in order of publication...So, right now I'm re-reading The Mysterious Affair at Styles.  My grand plan is to read one AC each week.  Wish me luck!

I have done that recently, Wildflower, and thus discovered that I am still missing about 7 of her books, not counting the Mary Westmacotts.  At the moment I am rereading Laura Thompson's biography and then have only John Curran's book on the notebooks to reread.  It's fun and I discovered that now, after so many years (and being so much older) I enjoyed books that I didn't like before. 

Tommy_A_Jones 14 Mar 11 at 4:28 p.m. GMT

Good Luck Wildflower, I am going to start Death On The Nile This evening and then I would have read all the Novels (Some of them more than Once).

Wildflower 25 Feb 11 at 12:30 a.m. GMT

I've decided to read all the Christie mysteries in order of publication...So, right now I'm re-reading The Mysterious Affair at Styles.  My grand plan is to read one AC each week.  Wish me luck!

Tommy_A_Jones 22 Feb 11 at 4:39 p.m. GMT

I am reading Peril At End House

nickyta18 06 Feb 11 at 3:16 a.m. GMT

Oh, I'm reading "The Murder on the Links". It is AMAZING, Poirot is THE BEST DETECTIVE EVER.

LovesMysteries 05 Feb 11 at 4:05 p.m. GMT

Right now I'm reading The Underdog And Other Stories and I'm currently reading the first story in the collection "The Underdog"

Bunch_Marple 31 Jan 11 at 7:36 p.m. GMT

Just finished The Harlequin teaset

Tommy_A_Jones 31 Jan 11 at 4:44 p.m. GMT

I have just started Murder in Mesopoitamia

detectivefan010 17 Jan 11 at 3:55 a.m. GMT

I have just finished Murder on the Orient Expess and I am going to be reading Death on the Nile shortly.

Bunch_Marple 10 Jan 11 at 2:39 a.m. GMT

I finished The Mysterious Mr Quin recently and will soon move onto Towards zero!

Number3 29 Dec 10 at 8:12 p.m. GMT

I am currently reading "Autobiography" and next is the "Floatind Admiral."

Now only if "The Rule of Five/Three" were in print I could read that one next.

Tommy_A_Jones 24 Dec 10 at 4:17 p.m. GMT

I finished re-reading that a few weeks ago, I preferred it 2nd Time of Reading. I have just started Hercule Poirot's Christmas

LovesMysteries 23 Dec 10 at 5:39 p.m. GMT

Right now I'm reading Crooked House for the very first time and I'm loving it! I'm so drawn into the characters and my mind is churning trying to see who killed Aristide Leonides. I know this is one of Agatha Christie's favorites too!

JohnCavendish 23 Dec 10 at 10:19 a.m. GMT

I'm currently re-reading the entire canon in chronological order abd have just finished the Secret of Chimneys.   I can see why Agatha adapted this as a play as it mostly reads like a play anyway.   I know the killer and motive in the play were entirely different.   Does anyone know any details?    I do wish the play was available to buy as I think it's the only piece of Agatha's works that I don't have.     If anyone has a copy I'd love a photocopy!     As for the book I enjoyed it but thinks it goes off a bit near the end - and a guessed who King Victor was as soon as they appeared!

Tommy_A_Jones 16 Dec 10 at 4:22 p.m. GMT

I am reading Murder In The Mews, I might read all the stories or I might not before I read Hercule Poirot's Christmas

Dial_M_for_Marple 11 Nov 10 at 9:54 p.m. GMT

I'm reading The Seven Dials Mystery. I was reading the Miss Marple books in order but I forgot to order A Caribbean Mystery & so I didn't have anything to read so I saw this on my shelf & decided to read it. I've been meaning to for a long time & I'm really enjoying it. 

Tommy_A_Jones 10 Nov 10 at 4:22 p.m. GMT

I am reading Hickory, Dickory Dock after this one I only have 4 Poirot's left to read as well as some Volumes of short stories

knottyceltic 29 Oct 10 at 11:16 a.m. GMT

Just finished "Five Little Pigs" the other day and was looking for a thread on the book when I can across this one.  Today I start "The Hallowe'en Party"  just in time for Halloween.  It's a second read for me, so it should go really quickly and get me in the mood for Halloween on sunday.  :o)

Puffinjill 10 Oct 10 at 6:31 a.m. GMT

I'm sure you do and it always looks huge fun to us on our little island! Your part of the world always seems to have wonderful celebrations of any festive season and I've always wanted to spend either Hallowe'en, Thanksgiving or Christmas in your country. It may well have come over to your continent from us and now it seems to be coming back!! It is becoming more recognised - or perhaps I should say commercialised - here but all we get is a few children dressed as witches or in old bedsheets as ghosts 'trick or treating'. When I was young (and it wasn't THAT long ago!) that aspect of it hadn't reached our shores from your culture but now whatever is big over your side eventually filters through to our culture too. I'm embarrased to say that I don't really know why Hallowe'en is celebrated so you may have to fill me in on that one. I know it is 'All Hallows Eve' and probably has pagan roots but thats as much knowledge as I have!

Yes, I am slowly rereading all of AC's novels in chronological order but I'm deliberately taking my time and slotting one in here and there amongst other books. At this rate, I may not even be round to Hallowe'en Party for next years celebrations! When I first started to read her books, I too seemed to gravitate towards her early books and read many of these before i moved to those written later in her career.

knottyceltic 10 Oct 10 at 2:49 a.m. GMT

Oh yes, here in North America, Halloween is definitely "celebrated" in a myriad of facets. 

I forgot you are reading AC by publication date.  It never occurred to me to do that until I came to this website but it does make sense to do so with regard to time and character development.  Oddly enough, when I was checking off all the novels I've read so far, I have, entirely by accident, read most books in some semblance of order.  Of course some (like the Halloween party) I read early on but I was surprised at how many early ones I just chose "accidentally".

It's an odd thing to us North Americans that Halloween is not HUGE in the UK and Europe.  We think of the UK (and other countries) as the origins of the Halloween celebration.  Of course now it is horribly commercialized over here but we DO so enjoy it  :o)

Puffinjill 09 Oct 10 at 5:36 a.m. GMT

Living in England, Hallowe'en isn't celebrated (if that is the right word!) here as it is in America and Canada. As I'm reading AC's books in chronological order, I've not got to 1969 yet so Hallowe'en Party isn't next on my reading list. However, in honour of the season (and because I love it!), I shall try to listen to my old audiotape version of the audiobook. I'm not sure it plays any more but I'll give it ago. If money allows, I might see if I can find a cheap copy on CD so I can then enjoy this book again whenever I want.

knottyceltic 09 Oct 10 at 1:02 a.m. GMT

Well put once again Jilli 

Say, is anyone reading or re-reading "The Halloween Party" in honor of October/Autumn/Halloween?  I've ordered it and set it aside for when I finish 5 Little Pigs.   It's a re-read for me and although I remember the most poignant of clues, I don't readily recall much else so I will enjoy re-reading it.

Puffinjill 07 Oct 10 at 5:18 a.m. GMT

Well. I hope you grow to love Five Little Pigs too! I'm quite amazed at how much I learn about myself and my attitudes when I read some of AC's books, especially this one and The Hollow. In the majority of AC's books, the morality of the characters in respect of infidelity is more clear cut. The reader doesn't have to think about what is right or wrong as any behaviour of this kind is frowned upon. In these two books it is left up to the reader to decide how they feel as there is no strong authorial voice speaking through the characters to guide us. I had no idea, until I had read The Hollow a few times, that it was my own moral code (or even that I had such a strong wish for characters I read about to be bound by some kind of moral attention) that affected my enjoyment of the book. I can now see how brilliantly is is written and can seperate my personal reactions to it and the issues touched upon from my overall appreciation of the book. Five Little Pigs is one I struggle a little less with but reading it again and again has shown me more about myself (and not always things I wanted to know!!). And these are meant to be 'fun' detective stories!!!! Just shows that there is much more to AC's work than many people think.

knottyceltic 07 Oct 10 at 12:13 a.m. GMT

Well said Jilli.  I think what happens for me is that I become distracted by the "issues" in the book that touches close to home (as you said).  It has nothing at all to do with the quality of the story.  As I said, The Hollow which I also had troubles concentrating on, had the same infidelity theme as this one and yet I *LOVE* The Hollow.  Will be in bed with the Little Pigs again tonight  :D

Puffinjill 06 Oct 10 at 6:51 a.m. GMT

I've always found it interesting to see how experiences in our own lives can alter our feelings towards certain books. When they touch too closely on subjects that have affected us, it would be difficult not to view the book in light of that experience. Perhaps that shows us what a great writer AC is and how 'real' her book are to us. The fact that she, too, drew on her own sad life experiences for some of her plots and characters brings an authenticity to them and an honesty that touches her readers. Like you, I've always struggled with my feelings towards The Hollow because of the easy acceptance of John Christow's nature and the assertion that this doesn't really matter because of the professional'good' he strives for. To me, that just nonsense and I've never understood how Henrietta, who is intelligent and independant, is willing to condone his behaviour. I can also see that Five Little Pigs, and especially the careless nature of Amyas Crayle, could touch on the nerves of some readers in a similar way. It IS a brilliant book but if it touches upon subjects too personal or difficult to deal with, it won't be easy to read it without being affected, no matter how much others tell you it is worth reading.

knottyceltic 05 Oct 10 at 10:08 p.m. GMT

Yes Jilli...I finally made it past that sticky spot in "Five Little Pigs".  I still find this book feels different for me.  Perhaps it's because I don't particularly like any of the characters and Poirot has only just come on scene.  I'm recently divorced from a 20 year marriage/ 25 year relationship and I think that issues of infidelity much less 'blatent' infidelity may be putting me off a bit like they did when I read "The Hollow".  I utterly hated John Cristow and how he treated Gerda and how Henrietta calls John Cristow "honorable".  That said, The Hollow is one of my favourite AC's.  You know a book is well written when you detest one or more characters. 

Puffinjill 05 Oct 10 at 5:29 a.m. GMT

Sorry to hear that, knottyceltic. But you don't sound in the least anal when you say you always read the book before you see any adaptation or listen to any audio version. Believe me, I should know! Me and my OCD traits could give Poirot a run for his money!!! I'm a complete fruitcake. But harmless, I promise.

If your kids don't want to read to you (can't you get them hooked on AC too?), then listening to the audiobooks will be a great way for you to still enjoy AC's works. Failling that, I could do with a new job, so if you are thinking of hiring a companion as mad as you on AC, just let me know....

Oh dear, off topic again! Back to Five Little Pigs. Managed to get any further with it?

knottyceltic 05 Oct 10 at 1:50 a.m. GMT

LOL  you'll laugh but I'm almost as anal as Hercule Poirot and it's sacrilege to me to see an adaption or listen to an audio before reading the book  ;)

My library has audio recordings but they are old (on cassette) and I think they only have 3.  Also I have just been diagnosed with an ailment of the eyes that will leave me blind one day so I've decided to leave "audio adaptations" for the time when I can no longer see to read. 

I asked my kids "will you read to mommy when her eyesight fails?" and they answered as typical teenagers "no way!" hahahaa... so much for that idea.  I'll either have to learn to read in braille or hire a companion to read to me if I can't get audio recordings.  I enjoy Hugh Frasier's voice very much on the movie adaptations so I know I would like the recordings he's done.

Puffinjill 04 Oct 10 at 5:17 a.m. GMT

Do you listen to audiobooks, knottyceltic? Sometimes I've not really enjoyed reading a book, only to find the audiobook brings it vividly to life for me and then I can really appreciate it. The unabridged audiobook of this book, read by Hugh Fraser, is wonderful and might help you get past your sticky bit!!!!

knottyceltic 02 Oct 10 at 11:53 p.m. GMT

Oh thank you for that recommendation Puffin.  I will indeed carry on.  I don't know what's wrong with me that I can't get past that one spot.  I'm at the scene where the body is found and they are noting all the aspects of the scene.  You would think that I would be so excited to carry on but for some reason (first time ever for me) I keep getting stuck there.  I will carry on though and I'm sure I'll get in that "reading zone" and love it like always. 

knottyceltic 02 Oct 10 at 11:53 p.m. GMT

Oh thank you for that recommendation Puffin.  I will indeed carry on.  I don't know what's wrong with me that I can't get past that one spot.  I'm at the scene where the body is found and they are noting all the aspects of the scene.  You would think that I would be so excited to carry on but for some reason (first time ever for me) I keep getting stuck there.  I will carry on though and I'm sure I'll get in that "reading zone" and love it like always. 

Puffinjill 02 Oct 10 at 5:33 a.m. GMT

I hope you keep going with Five Little Pigs, knottyceltic. I think it is a superb book. The patient way he accumulates personal accounts from all those involved at the time of Crale's death and how he then is able to sift this evidence and see through to the truth is brilliant. It's Poirot at his absolute best, applying his reason and logic to a problem that is far in the past. It is less 'showy' than some AC books but, in my opinion, it is even better because it is pared down to the essentials. I think you will be pleasantly rewarded if you do manage to get past your sticky bit and read the rest!

knottyceltic 02 Oct 10 at 2:38 a.m. GMT

I'm currently reading Five Little Pigs but I'm having a really hard time getting into it.  I keep reading the same chapter over and over and keep falling asleep.  I'm sure it gets better but I can't get past that one spot for some reason. 

I've made about 10 purchases of AC books in September to get ready for our harsh winter.  I intend to spend the entire winter under a blanket reading AC books and drinking hot chocolate.

For October I have purchased "The Halloween Party".  I read it once already but I've forgotten a lot about it so in honor of October and Halloween I will read it again. 

I also purchased "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" to read in December as Christmas approaches.  I've tried to find Adventure of the Christmas Pudding to also read in December but it is not in print here and people are charging horrid amounts of money for it.  It will likely be in book shops prior to Christmas so I'll hope to pick it up then. 

Some of the other books I purchased in September to read over the winter are:

Passenger to Frankfurt, Murder in Mesopotamia, A Caribbean Mystery, After the Funeral, At Bertram's Hotel, Spider's Web, Crooked House, Nemesis, 4:50 from Paddington and Appointment with Death.

Tommy_A_Jones 29 Sep 10 at 2:44 p.m. GMT

I have started One Two Buckle My Shoe I am re-reading it as I have forgotten alot and last read it over 20 years ago.

christie_greece 26 Aug 10 at 2:27 p.m. GMT

I finished the body in the library and I started endless night. I've been reading all morning!!!!

Tommy_A_Jones 25 Aug 10 at 3:39 p.m. GMT

I have just started Taken At The Flood but still on the Prologue

christie_greece 25 Aug 10 at 2:57 p.m. GMT

I finished crooked house a couple of weeeks ago (the book is awesome!), I read a non-AC book (I promised my aunt I would) and the day before yesterday I started the body in the library. I am at chapter No 12 (I've read approximately 3/4 of the book) and I'm excited!

xrysoula 21 Aug 10 at 8:09 p.m. GMT

Just finished re-reading Ordeal by Innocence, but I have also ordered six brand new (for me) AC novels.Can 't wait!

MissQuin 20 Jul 10 at 2:35 p.m. GMT

Have some time of now so can start They came to Baghad. So far it's mildly annoying!

Tommy_A_Jones 17 Jul 10 at 1:33 p.m. GMT

I am about to start Poirot's Early Cases

Tommy_A_Jones 30 Jun 10 at 4:50 p.m. GMT

I have just started Sad Cypress

Shino_Ellery 26 Jun 10 at 6:20 a.m. GMT

Still not moving from The Moving Finger, blame that on my new job that's taking most of my time and energy... 

Hopefully I have time and the resources to try the other authors that are recommended on the other forum!

AndThenThereWasTim 22 Jun 10 at 5:10 p.m. GMT

Wow I haven't been on in about 7 months and I come back and my forum topic from Nov. 08 is still on here! 183 Responses. Thanks for the warm response!

Ok So Im kinda on a Christie Break right now. I havent been able to read so I have been trying to get through Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose for ages. I was only on page 23 after 3 months so I decided to switch back to Charles Dickens after I had read The Old Curiosity Shop (amazing book!). Right now im reading Bleak House. By the end of the summer I hope to have read at least 10 Books including some ACs. I feel like such a traitor to the cause, but I will return!

ramloser 21 Jun 10 at 6:23 p.m. GMT

Actually, I read all of the novels, some of them more than twice. Just now I'm reading Peril at End House for the 4th time.

b_ella_39 07 Jun 10 at 6:24 a.m. GMT

I have 66 agatha christie novels at home, and I am currently re-reading a murder is announced, just to check how it differs from the movie adeptation.

anonymoose_au 05 Jun 10 at 7:52 a.m. GMT

I've been reading them in order...pretty much...sometimes the reading list I got from Wikipedia is a bit confusing.

But I'm just about to start on Appointment with Death and I just finished the short story collection Murder in the Mews.

Agathasmykid 02 Jun 10 at 9:25 p.m. GMT

I am currently half way through "Why Didn't they ask Evans?"  Pretty good so far.

FYI - I am currently reading Agatha Christie's work in order.  Many will be re-reads for me, but so what, they stand the test of time.

Bundle_ 02 Jun 10 at 5:21 p.m. GMT

Am about to read The ABC Murders.

greycelluser1 29 May 10 at 3:49 p.m. GMT

Currently reading 'Endless Night'

Mr_west 27 May 10 at 4:47 p.m. GMT

right now i'm reading sad cypress, so far it's ok

Tommy_A_Jones 27 May 10 at 4:40 p.m. GMT

I started reading Agatha Chriustie books over 20 Years ago when it didn't occur to me thatr it would matter what order I read them so that has not been possible for me but previous experiences like that have helped me for other Author's I have read since but it hasn't mattered with other Writers whose works I have read since, Fortunately Dumb Witness only menmtioned one character in one book I haven't read but if it is the book I think it is I will still enjoy reading it as I think something happens that hasn't happened before, I will know as soon as I reead that Character's name, btw I ordered the DVD of Dumb Witness because I enjoyed it so much and it came yesterday, I can't wait to watch it, I gave it 10 even though I had that experience, Thinking about it Logically the sought of person Agatha Christie was she would have assumed people would have read those books, She was wealthy so would assume others had no problem buying them and so buying them in order and Hastings tells the story like he Narrates the others he is in and so is arrogant enough to think people would read his Jottings in order, I know my thinking is odd but it works for me. I wish I could do the smiley face thing.

Shino_Ellery 24 May 10 at 1:46 p.m. GMT

I couldn't agree for my case as I've read the books that were mentioned in Dumb Witness.. Must be quite annoying to you Tommy_A_Jones. Hope you won't meet any circumstances like that again! I love how the moderators in this website give a reading order suggestion and advices on what books to read first before starting on a particular title to prevent that! Have you tried following the order?

I am now reading The Moving Finger by the way...

Tommy_A_Jones 22 May 10 at 4:05 p.m. GMT

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Probably because Bob Can't have been the cause of Miss Arundel Falling down stairs and he couldn't speek to tell Miss Arundel or Poirot that.

Did it annoy you that some of the other books were mentioned? As I haven't read one of the books with one of the Characters Mentioned it did annoy me but I still gave it a 10

Shino_Ellery 21 May 10 at 4:28 p.m. GMT

I read the story before a few years back, and it was good to read back again! Good plot with red herrings (but which mystery story does not have red herrings? :)  ) Love the conversation between Bob and Hastings! Do you know why it was called Dumb Witness?

Tommy_A_Jones 19 May 10 at 4:45 p.m. GMT

I am reading that it is good.

Shino_Ellery 19 May 10 at 2:48 p.m. GMT

Dumb witness!

biggles_aristide 19 May 10 at 2:34 p.m. GMT

Death comes as the end

Tommy_A_Jones 11 May 10 at 1:42 p.m. GMT

I am reading Dumb Witness

floraberastury 09 Feb 10 at 8:02 p.m. GMT

PisiMare

my favorite story! actually, the first i read with Miss Marple, thats why i like it some much, hope u enjoy it! :)

floraberastury 09 Feb 10 at 7:59 p.m. GMT

Hi! Id just finished appointment with death and now im starting And then there were none! im in Argentina and i was like crazy because i couldn't find it, but then i saw on a website that this book here is called Ten Niggers, thats the translation for the american title. so i found it now and im only with the first chapter, ill let u now when i finish it! :)

16178 03 Feb 10 at 3:20 a.m. GMT

Righ now i´m reading Elephants can remenber!! I´m in Chapter V from XX!! I have just finish reading Murder in Mesopotamia and I like it really much!!!

MissQuin 02 Feb 10 at 3:39 p.m. GMT

just started sparkling cyanide.

Tommy_A_Jones 02 Feb 10 at 1:37 p.m. GMT

I have just started Murder On The Links.

3rdGirl 12 Jan 10 at 2:56 a.m. GMT

I'm currently reading Tommy and Tuppence short stories and I'm enjoying them a lot more than their full length books. They are in harper Collin's 50 Short Stories : Detectives and Young Adventurers.

3rdGirl 29 Dec 09 at 2:22 a.m. GMT

It's hard to find time unless it's the holidays to catch up isn't it?

I finished HP's Christmas and am pleased to report for the first time EVER in the reading of any AC crime book, I actually spotted the murderer! I'm quite amazed at myself.

Number3 24 Dec 09 at 5:02 p.m. GMT

I am currently reading "Dumb Witness."  I'm using the holiday season to catch up on my reading.

3rdGirl 23 Dec 09 at 11:38 p.m. GMT

I just got from the library AC's 'Detectives and Young Adventurer's 50 Short Stories' (publuished by Harper 2008) and was absolutely chuffed to see included some Christmas stories and rareities that she wrote in the 60's for children.

It seems that in 1965 she published Star Over Bethlehem and other stories under her full name Agatha Christie Mallowan and there are six short stories that are really quite delightful.

Finding this has quite made my week as it's the first time I had even heard of these stories. They are not of the crime genre at all and are quite religious, but very sweet.

Has anyone else ever heard of them, read them or have the original publication?

I also just started Hercule Poirot's Christmas and and enjoying how horrible old Simeon Lee is thoroughly. A good murder will get me through the holiday crazies.

Merry Christmas to all of my new friends on these posts. I hope you have a happy and safe holiday with lots of excellent reading!!

Tommy_A_Jones 08 Dec 09 at 2:15 p.m. GMT

I will Puffin, I am reading The Cheap Flat, I think it was great the way ITV did The Tragedy At Marsdon Manor, I thought the idea of the Hotelier with the Manuscript was very ingenious, I loved that Character so I was dissapointed it was thought up and not part of the story but it is nice to renew my acquaintance with Hastings, will keep you posted about how I like the other stories.

Puffinjill 07 Dec 09 at 7:18 p.m. GMT

I am about to begin The Mystery Of The Blue Train, the next on the chronological list for rereading. I really like this one (despite AC disliking it and others thinking it's a bit thin) so I'm looking forward to reading it again. Just finishing of a volume of Patricia Highsmith short stories.

Let us know if you enjoy Poirot Investigates, Tommy.

Tommy_A_Jones 07 Dec 09 at 3:19 p.m. GMT

I have just started Poirot Investigates, It is ages since I have read books with Hastings asnd Japp.  This weekend I have watched  I am looking forward to see what changes were made for the Series I enjoy so much  Cards On The Table on Video and listened to The Companion, The Christmas Tragedy and Halloween Party on Audio Cassette, I have really enjpyed them, Stephanie Cole's voice really suits the role as Ariadne Oliver but there again so does Julia MacKenzie's voiced and Zoe Wanamaker's  

Tommy_A_Jones 13 Nov 09 at 4:26 p.m. GMT

I am on Chapter 7, I don't find it creepy but then I tend to find things either unpleasant or not and I am a man in my 40s so perhaps that is why, I find writing where incest or child Murderers aree concerned unpleasant but not Haloween Party. I found Miss Knight in The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side Disturbing creepy and Horrible.

atu_gelovanii 08 Nov 09 at 4:36 p.m. GMT

i am reading now "the body in the library" and i like it very much but i cannot understand who is murder yet !

Puffinjill 06 Nov 09 at 7:08 p.m. GMT

I didn't see it, ampman, mainly because I couldn't bear to see haow they ripped the plot apart to insert Miss Marple. I love The Sittaford Mystery and couldn't see why it needed to be adapted as a Marple.

I agree with your comments on Emily Trefusis. She is a bright spark!!

ampman 06 Nov 09 at 7:08 a.m. GMT

I have just finished The Sittaford Mystery and enjoyed it very much.I heard that a recent Miss Marple television production of this book. However did they work MM into the plot? I also thought that Emily Trefusis is a sort of prototype Lucy Eylesbarrow, a confident young woman who can look after herself but also use her feminine charms and who has to choose  between two suitors.

ZoltanBalogh 05 Nov 09 at 9:50 p.m. GMT

Right now I am reading The body in the library.

Tommy_A_Jones 04 Nov 09 at 1:27 p.m. GMT

Me Too TheButlerDidIT - Great Name, The secod best I have seen, it really captureds the feel of Histrical Novels (Like my favourite) even though the idea is an Urban Myth although I read it was created by the person who finished Dorothy L Sayers last book which she started writing before her Death and so was finished by someone else, My favourite Username I have seen on here is the last line said by Joan Hickson on when she playes Miss Marple in The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side - I can't rermember if it is the last thing Miss Marple says in the Book  I apologise for my Puzzling Post but I do like my puzzles feel free to ignore it if you wan't to, I haven't seen a post from the person lately so cannot ask her or him if that is where he or she gotit from or wether he or she is a fan of Keeping Up Appearances and/or other Programmes opr plays with the same Atmosphere (I think that ios the word I am looking for please someone tell me a more suitable word if there is one) 

Puffinjill 03 Nov 09 at 6:54 p.m. GMT

It's one of my favourites, TheButlerDidIt, and I wouldn't DREAM of giving away the plot for you!! I do so hope you enjoy it too!

TheButlerDidIT 03 Nov 09 at 6:50 p.m. GMT

I'm reading Why Didn't They Ask Evans (don't spoil it for me thanks)

yamifannetje 18 Oct 09 at 7:38 p.m. GMT

I have just finished Hickery Dickery Dock but I must say  I didn't realy recognise Hercule Poirot in it.

Puffinjill 10 Oct 09 at 6:45 p.m. GMT

Oh, Oh, Oh!! I hope you like The Sittaford Mystery! I think it's got some great characters in it. It's a favourite of mine to read in the winter months as the weather then mirrors the setting in the plot and it's a great one to curl up with on a dark and blustery winters night. Let me know what you think of Emily Trefusis!

I can see where you are coming from when you say Murder in Mesepotamia is a bit slow to get going. I do like the book, as it's interesting to have the tale narrated by Amy Letheran, but I found it hard to like Mrs Leidner (dull she was not, but the sort of female most women wouldn't warm to) and subsequently care what happened to her. Or perhaps I'm just mean...

AndThenThereWasTim 10 Oct 09 at 4:34 p.m. GMT

Wow it didn't mean to get in a Big debate.. and anyways I've read Thirteen Problems over the summer. I do think it was kind of a Halloween Book the atmosphere was Halloweeny. Right now Im reading The Sittaford Mystery. It will be my first Non-Series Book. I've been wanting to read it for ages.

Btw: I wasn't too fond of Murder in the Mespot  because it was a bit slow and the characters were a bit dull (not including Mrs. Leinder) and the solution was a bit strange for me.

P.S. Come Noverber this thread will have been going for a year with over 150 Posts!! Thanks to All who Posted!

Cicely 09 Oct 09 at 2:27 a.m. GMT

I am currently reading Death in the Clouds and still in the first few chapters.  AC is having Jane Grey and Norman Gale become better acquainted by having tea together to discuss the murder case they have become involved in.  I like the way AC describes each of their thoughts about the other as they are definitely attracted to each other.  As usual, Poirot is thoroughly using his little gray cells and studying the psychology of the murderer while Inspector Japp is stuck on the physical evidence.  I am going to finish the book and then watch the DVD.  The movie makers changed soooo much from the book, so I like to re-read the books to stay intune with true Agatha Christie.

Tommy_A_Jones 08 Oct 09 at 3:33 p.m. GMT

I agree with you Puffinjill, I meant to say that you can a different opinion and say that in your opinion someone else was wrong without sounding like you mean offence which  I didn't, I do think like go-leafs said that The Blue Geranium, The Idle House of Astarte and The Blood-stained Pavement might feel eerie but as they die at the hand of Humans who are revealed thanks to Miss Marple, I don't think of the stories themselves as eerie, I think some in The Hound of Death are though but can't remember which ones, I haven't read The Pasle Horse or The Sittorford Mystery so don't know about those. 

Puffinjill 07 Oct 09 at 6:15 p.m. GMT

No one is right and no one is wrong. We are all individuals who have different views on the same subjsct. And thats healthy. Debate is a great thing because it can get us to look at something from another perspective (one that previously hadn't occured to us) and see if it enchances our appreciation of it or detracts from it. Each and every point of view is valuable.

I love reading everyones posts and learn something new everytime I log on.

Oh, and currently I am rereading One, Two, Buckle My Shoe.

Frndorfoe 07 Oct 09 at 5:24 p.m. GMT

To each his/her own, go leafs. I found the atmosphere of people gathering and talking about (mostly) unpunished crimes kind of chilling. Old sins casting long shadows and some of the criminals getting punished not by the law but by the hands of God and some of the stories having a supernatural element. etc. But I guess I was wrong. I'm sorry. I guess I don't know anything.

go_leafs_nation 07 Oct 09 at 5:10 p.m. GMT

I can see why you reacted like you did, Frndorfoe, but if you don't mind my saying so, he has something of a point when it comes to The Thirteen Problems. Personally, I consider the short story collection as one of the best of all-time for several reasons which I might rant about some day. Although you are right, and some stories really are chillingly appropriate for a Hallowe'en atmosphere (The Blue Geranium, The Idol House of Astarte, The Blood-Stained Pavement), most of the stories are rather comfy intellectual puzzles (after all, they ARE playing a game; the best examples are Ingots of Gold and The Tuesday Night Club, neither which can be described as "chilling" in the least).

When looking for "Hallowe'en" ACs, 'supernatural' mysteries are often the best when it comes to atmosphere. The Pale Horse is my personal favourite, but the others I'd include are The Sittaford Mystery, and, as was mentioned, Sleeping Murder. I find it a shame AC didn't write more of these, as I have a particular affinity for them, far more than for her rather mediocre adventure novels.

Frndorfoe 07 Oct 09 at 4:19 p.m. GMT

Yeah, whatever.

Tommy_A_Jones 07 Oct 09 at 4:17 p.m. GMT

I agree as up to this spat I have enjoyed your posts.

Frndorfoe 07 Oct 09 at 4:05 p.m. GMT

Whatever. Let's just let it go.

Tommy_A_Jones 07 Oct 09 at 4:01 p.m. GMT

I have never meant to say you were wrong just that that the way you see The Clocks, Nemesis and The Thirteen Problems is not the way I see them, there is no riight or wrong way to see a book, If you Frndorfoe had not objected to me saying what I said about The Thirteen Problems we wouldn't have had the arguement, I thought as it was a forum EVERYBODIES opinion was being asked.  

Frndorfoe 07 Oct 09 at 2:18 p.m. GMT

I'm sorry, go leafs. I didn't mean to be rude. But this isn't the first time. This was just the last straw. Previously when I disagreed with him about the reasons for my not liking the characters of the book Nemesis, he kept saying that I was wrong in my not liking the characters and my reasoning was faulty and his was right. And then when I said I didn't think The clocks was an interesting book and that I didn't think that Lamb was Battle's son, he still kept saying that what he thought about all of it was right, and I was wrong. He just kept arguing. Both of the times I didn’t say anything because I didn't want any unpleasantness. But I just couldn't take it anymore! He always does this! I do not mind him not agreeing with me. But he always insists that he is right! But if you still think I'm wrong then I am sorry. I guess he is just bigger than me and I shouldn't have stood up for myself. I'm sorry that I thought that what is right is right. I'm just sorry.

go_leafs_nation 07 Oct 09 at 11:29 a.m. GMT

Come on, guys, there's nothing wrong with offering different opinions about the same book. I'm rather shocked. No one attacked anyone else in that initial post, it was merely a different insight on the same book. Last time I checked, people are allowed to have different opinions and express them politely (which is what happened). There was no need to make it so savagely personal.

Frndorfoe 06 Oct 09 at 5:08 p.m. GMT

Yes, Mr. Jones. You barge in to a conversation, you criticize my recommendation and question my point of view and you persistently continue to argue with a person who is young enough to be your child. And of course I am the bully. How mature of you! It's all just too wonderful!

Tommy_A_Jones 06 Oct 09 at 4:43 p.m. GMT

You can work out who I meant, 2 more things though;

1. I have never criticiswed you for your point pof view about Any Book and

2. If you hadn't attacked me for offering my opinion on The Thirteen Problems we weould not have been argueing, Perhaps I should not have broken in to a conversation between you and Tim (Although I thought that is what a forum is for) But perhaps if anybody asks for reccomendations Anybody should be entitled to and if Anybody sewes a book one way Anybody should be entitled to say how they see the book but perhaps Debate is a concept that is too Grown Up for you.

Frndorfoe 06 Oct 09 at 4:27 p.m. GMT

And who would that bully be, Mr. Jones? Anyway, like I've said before if you still do not see or do not choose to see my point then I guess there is nothing I can do about it. I don't want to argue anymore. I have a life (unlike some grown ups I know) and I would like to get back to it.

Tommy_A_Jones 06 Oct 09 at 3:58 p.m. GMT

I did not think I was Disrespecting you I thought I wwas just giving another point of view, I don't disrespect people, In No way did I mean to suggest you were wrong I was just giving my opinion based on my Judgement, It is quite possible for 2 people to watch a programme or read a book and have totally different opinions that doesn't mean that one is right and the other is wrong and it certainly doesn't mean that one person is trying to undermine another point of view, I Totally and Unreservedly Apologise for the last paragraph of my last post, I wanted to remove it but wanted to keep the rest and due to time restraints didn't want to delete it and re-write the bit I wanted to keep. I do understand that we might come across differently to how we would if we were face to face so again I Apologise if you feel as if I have insulted you but I am Not a Bully and I do know I have faults as we all do but being a Bully is not one of them after all I couldn't be as there is only room for 1 Bully on this site!

Frndorfoe 06 Oct 09 at 3:28 p.m. GMT

I repeat, you can always agree or disagree with me. I do not mind that. But all I am saying is this; do not disrespect other people’s opinions. I was making a certain recommendation based on my own judgment about a book to someone else. You are saying that I’m wrong in making that recommendation. Why does that bother you? It is not as if, if I’m wrong it will cause a national disaster. When you question my judgment, while I’m talking to someone else, not you, you disrespect me. And that is why I am bothered by it. But if you still do not see or do not choose to see my point then I guess there is nothing I can do about it. I’m just sad to see that a grown person (because according to you everyone who stands up to you and you can not bully is a child) like you fails to see his own faults.

Tommy_A_Jones 06 Oct 09 at 1:22 p.m. GMT

If you are at a party you are in a room with many people and so I would have thought you would ask the opinion of many people asking just one person's opinion  made me think that a Telephone Conversation is a better example although you can be in a room with more than one person and only be talking to one person but not at a party as a party is a sociable thing but you are probably talking about a drinks Party where people actively seek someone to talk to where as a dinner party is where you would talk to people as a group BUT surely if someone at a party wanted to cavasse opinions they would ask more than one person which is more forum-like.

I don't widh to be rude to you but I assumed you were a child because your post seemed child-like and so I can't understand how you can take me thinking you were a child as a compliment although as I said I have never meant to offend you or anybody btw, you are right I am alot older than you as I am in my early 40s

Frndorfoe 05 Oct 09 at 5:35 p.m. GMT

And I'm not a child. I'm not as young as you think I am. I am in my early twenties. But you are probably way older than I am so I'll take that as a compliment!

Frndorfoe 05 Oct 09 at 5:12 p.m. GMT

Think of it like this, Tommy. You are having this conversation with someone at a party. Suddenly I barge in on the conversation and say “You are wrong about that, you know. You are giving so and so the wrong information.” Will you like that? Here you are having this conversation with some one else and I go barging in and telling you how wrong you are about something. You can always give your opinion anywhere you like and agree or disagree with me. I do not mind that. But I still say when I’m recommending something to someone else you should not say I’m wrong in doing so. Let the other person decide what he thinks about it for himself. 

Tommy_A_Jones 05 Oct 09 at 4:57 p.m. GMT

I thought like all conversations on the site they were open for everyone to pitch in and I still maintain that although when people are having a conversation which has gone on for a while I will stay out of it I thought when people ask for Ideas to read they are asking everybody, to say I was undermining you is a bit Melodramatic and silly, I understand you are just a child so I will put it down to that.

Frndorfoe 05 Oct 09 at 4:36 p.m. GMT

When I recommend books to you, you can give your opinion. But I still maintain that I was talking to the other person, not to you. If I was having that conversation in The Thirteen Problems book page then you could express your agreement or disagreement about my opinions. Saying that you disagree with my choice as and when I'm making a recommendation to someone else just undermines my opinion. And  I will not have that.

Tommy_A_Jones 05 Oct 09 at 4:25 p.m. GMT

You weren't recommending books for me, I was making suggestions and at the same time just saying that is not how I saw The Thirteen Problems which I assumed is something we are all entitled to do, I agree wether we agree or disagree about a book doesn't matter but having other peoples opinion is I think Intresting, If we didn't debate books  the site would be far less interesting, just for the record I don't like Psychological books and books where at the end conclusion can be called unfair. I will remember not to give you my opinions on books as you obviously aren't Interested.

Frndorfoe 05 Oct 09 at 1:57 p.m. GMT

Oh! I’m sorry, Tommy. I didn’t know I was recommending books for you! I thought I was recommending books for AndThenThereWasTim.  Anyway, you and I have very different opinions about books. You like long and rambling books like Clocks and Nemesis, while I don’t. I thought the atmosphere of The Thirteen Problems, where people recount stories of crimes that have gone (mostly) unpunished, was eerie. Whether you agree or not doesn’t matter as I can recommend anything I want as long as I don’t make the recommendation to you.

Tommy_A_Jones 05 Oct 09 at 12:45 p.m. GMT

Why do you think there is something eerie about six people sitting round teling Murder stories Frndorfoe? I dissagree I think it is very cozy and tidy, If they were telling Ghost Stories I would agree, If you want to reed eerie stories apart from Halloween Party and Slleping Murder there is also Endless Night and Crooked House although |I didn't like either of them,  Seeing anotherr thread has reminded me of By The Pricking of My Thumb and Postern of Fate both are good and might fit the bill.

Frndorfoe 04 Oct 09 at 9:10 p.m. GMT

How about reading The Thirteen Problems? There is something really eerie about a group of people sitting around and telling tales of unsolved mysteries. Or how about The Sleeping Murder? But then it might not seem creepy to you as it did to me for I read it one stormy afternoon while there was nobody home. I wasn't scared, just really engrossed in the story and then suddenly the power went out! I think that was the creepiest moment I've experienced while reading a non-horror story!

Puffinjill 04 Oct 09 at 7 p.m. GMT

Do try Appointment with Death if you haven't read it (obviously!!). Along with Five Little Pigs, it ranks as my favorite. Both quite similar in the investigation techniques and brilliantly done.

Why are you not fond of Murder in Mesopotania?

AndThenThereWasTim 04 Oct 09 at 3:47 p.m. GMT

Im reading Murder in the Mespot.  Not one of my faves.

Anyone know any good Halloween AC books other then Halloween Party?

Cicely 28 Sep 09 at 8:47 p.m. GMT

I am currently reading The Hollow, which I read every September (when the story takes place).  The characters in this story are so well-developed.  Lucy Angatell is so funny!  I just love her conversations and thought processes!  The mystery itself is very intriguing and even though I know who committed the murder, I find something new each read to keep me interested.  I like to read the book and then watch the movie!

Julie27 24 Sep 09 at 3:24 a.m. GMT

I'm on page 192 of Problem at Pollensa Bay so I'm almost finished the story; 'The Love Detectives' just one or two more storiesleft then the book is finished. Loved it all so far.

Tommy_A_Jones 21 Sep 09 at 1:56 p.m. GMT

I love Death In The Clouds, it is one of my favourites

yamifannetje 20 Sep 09 at 5:31 p.m. GMT

I have just finished "Death in the Clouds" and i'm waiting impatiently to start reading "The Big Four". I have sold it online but it doesn't come. When waiting will be to long, i 'll go to the bookmarket or the library, that's for sure!!!

Frndorfoe 14 Sep 09 at 3:40 p.m. GMT

Sparkling Cyanide was the first AC book I ever read. And I've been a fan ever since. Haven't read it in a while though. Time for a re-read perhaps.

As for The Sittaford Mystery, the book was on the whole interesting but the end dissappointed me.

Puffinjill 11 Sep 09 at 12:47 p.m. GMT

Being good and re-reading "Murder on the Orient Express" for the book club. Are you enjoying them both, MissScarlett107? I love both of those, but especially "The Sittaford Mystery".

Adam_Scarlet 11 Sep 09 at 11:32 a.m. GMT

Currently reading both Sparkling Cyanide and The Sittaford Mystery.

Tommy_A_Jones 11 Sep 09 at 10:34 a.m. GMT

I am going to start Three-Act Tragedy this evening

ArlenaSMarshall 03 Sep 09 at 2:46 p.m. GMT

In the middle of Elephants Can Remember. Okay I guess....

Number3 01 Sep 09 at 9:17 a.m. GMT

Just started 13 At Dinner/Lord Edgeware Dies.

Frndorfoe 29 Aug 09 at 5:51 a.m. GMT

Finished The Pillars of the Earth today. It took four days to finish the whole book. 1088 pages in 4 days, that's over 270 pages everyday. That's a record for me! Anyway, now I'm in the mood for something light. Maybe I'll re-read Dead Man's Folly. Is it really the book club's August selection? Or is it Murder on the Orient Express? Or is it some other book?

ZELF 27 Aug 09 at 8:50 p.m. GMT

I just finished The ABC Murders and I thought that was great. Really clever and I have to admit, I was fooled. But my favourite is still At Bertram's Hotel.

Hercuel_Poirot_7 24 Aug 09 at 7:51 a.m. GMT

I just start reading ''Murder at the Vicarage''.

Hercuel_Poirot_7 24 Aug 09 at 7:43 a.m. GMT

I finished ''Death on the clouds'' yesterday and I dont know which AC's book to start. Is ''Murder at the vicarage'' good ?

ariadnepoirotmarple 23 Aug 09 at 12:26 p.m. GMT

Elephants Can Remember

Frndorfoe 23 Aug 09 at 11:24 a.m. GMT

I have just finished Murder on the Orient Express.

Hercuel_Poirot_7 23 Aug 09 at 9:32 a.m. GMT

''Death on the clouds''

TheMole 16 Aug 09 at 11:22 a.m. GMT

I mean, Three Act Tragedy.

Tommy_A_Jones 16 Aug 09 at 10:58 a.m. GMT

Which Are you talking about Moley, Three-Act Tragedy or By The Pricking of my Thumbs and which should I read first, I know the Identity of the Killers in both, Unfortunately I have only got 5 AC Books to read where I don't know the Killer and 3 are HP books and the others are Non-series Books and one of those has been done on Television and the Poirot's which have been done whose murderers I don't know where done a while ago and I can't remember who the Murderers are and have been able to avoid the repeats. 

TheMole 15 Aug 09 at 8:12 p.m. GMT

I think you'd like it, Winne. It's a real brain teaser: it's really got me feverishly wondering who the culprit is!

Tommy_A_Jones 15 Aug 09 at 1:27 p.m. GMT

That one was going to be the AC book I read next but as someone said there is a Character portrayed in The Mirror Crack'd I am thining of reading that first to see how it alters my opinion of the book before Britain see it next month in the hope it is the last shown.

TheMole 15 Aug 09 at 12:49 p.m. GMT

I'm reading Three Act Tragedy. I got it the day before yesterday, started reading it yesterday and am on page 100. For me that's pretty fast! I like the plot so far. And I really like Egg, Lady Mary, and Sir Charles, and of course Poirot. The only character I don't care for is Mr. Sattherwaite; I'm sorry he's just so boring!

Number3 12 Aug 09 at 2:23 p.m. GMT

Just finished Sittaford/Murder at Hazelmoor.  I'm currently reading "The other Boleyn girl" while I'm waiting for  Peril at End House and Tuesday Club.

Tommy_A_Jones 10 Aug 09 at 11:24 a.m. GMT

I have just started 'The Labours of Hercules

Frndorfoe 09 Aug 09 at 4:11 p.m. GMT

I have read The Sittaford Mystery. I'd give it 5/10.

Number3 09 Aug 09 at 4:05 p.m. GMT

I just finished Giant's Bread and now I'm reading The Sittaford Mystery/Murder at Hazelmoor.

Shells156 06 Aug 09 at 12:46 p.m. GMT

Finished reading Ordeal of Innocence yesterday, just started reading the Secret of Chimneys.

Planning on reading The Big Four next.

kallykai 06 Aug 09 at 12:01 p.m. GMT

Now reading the ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE,family mysteries by Agatha are quite fascinating!

rockerebel 06 Aug 09 at 9:08 a.m. GMT

I have just started 'at Bertram's Hotel' and I find it really exciting, I'm looking forward to learning who will be murdered and why? and of course who is the murderer? But ı know even if ı try too hard to understand who is the murderer, ı won't be able to guess this time,either=)

rockerebel 06 Aug 09 at 9:03 a.m. GMT

marmalade_sunrise

To those of you reading Hallowe'en Party...do you find that one particularly creepy, or is it just me?

I read that book and it was fastmoving and its end was very surprising.

cristina86 28 Jul 09 at 12:03 p.m. GMT

Hi all! I'm an 21 years old Italian fan of Agatha Christie - have been for several years now, ever since I was eleven and I received a copy of "Murder on the Orient Express" for my birthday. I have read most of her books in Italian and now am discovering them again in English - and really I find them so much richer and awesome than the translated versions *_*

Right now I've begun "An Autobiography" (which in Italian was already my favorite book of Dame Agatha, the book I would take with me to a desert island) and am loving each and every page of it. It took about a month to finish the english Christie books I had acquired - Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, And then There were none, + a collection of Christie plays. Reading them again in their original language was like getting reacquainted with old friends. And I'm expectantly waiting for an order of twenty more books of her to be shipped in the next few days! I foresee many hours in company of my favorite Christie stories this summer :D

Inspector_Kelly 26 Jul 09 at 4:41 p.m. GMT

I just brought Dead Man's Folly from Greenway when I went to visit so I am reading that Haven't got very far though.

AndThenThereWasTim 26 Jul 09 at 2:04 a.m. GMT

I finished Cat among the Pigeons.. Now onto Thursday Night Murders Club but taking a break to read Harry Potter.. Their actually pretty good. I had never read them

Number3 25 Jul 09 at 10:09 p.m. GMT

Next on the list for me is Giant's Bread.

Today I visited the antiquarian book shop near my family home and it was loaded with AC novels.

Monkfish 15 Jul 09 at 1 p.m. GMT

I read most of the Poirot novels and short stories years ago, and I didn't think I'd read any more of her stuff, because I (wrongly) thought Poirot was all she wrote that was worth reading. Just read 'And Then There Were None' in a single day last week, and thought it was superb. Now I'm going to read more of her books. I'm reading a lot of Lawrence Block atm, and I'll read one of his, then one of her's, and keep going like that for a while.

Next up is is one of the Poirots I missed, 'Sad Cypress', then I have 'The Man in the Brown Suit', and 'The Hound of Death'. I get all my books from the library these days, btw.

Frndorfoe 15 Jul 09 at 10:59 a.m. GMT

About two weeks ago my computer crashed, taking all my data with it. In addition to that I have a cold. As a result had all the time in the world with nothing to do. So, in the past four-five days have finished re-reading five Agatha Christie books. Cards on the Table, Evil under the Sun, Pale Horse, Parker Pyne Investigates and Problem at Pollensa Bay.

Adam_Scarlet 14 Jul 09 at 6:02 a.m. GMT

I'm reading both Lord Edgware Dies and Poirot's Early Cases. Whenever I want a light read, I'll just read one of Poirot's Early Cases' short stories. I'm enjoying Lord Edgware Dies, even though I know the solution pretty well. :P

HerculeJC 14 Jul 09 at 4:35 a.m. GMT

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I am re-reading ELEPHANTS CAN REMEMBER; had noted that I read three other stories with Ariadne Oliver in them, so I though I'd then read ELEPHANTS, which is the last AC book with Ms. Oliver in it.

na_well 10 Jul 09 at 7:13 p.m. GMT

hehe that could go in the How many cases have you guessed right. Well... I guessed the killer in Cards on the Table... the 3rd time I read it, haha.

go_leafs_nation 10 Jul 09 at 12:37 p.m. GMT

I just finished rereading Cards on the Table for the nth time. I've read it so much, I've lost track. I find that, for some reason, when rereading books the 3rd time, I'm getting very good at guessing the killer. :P

na_well 10 Jul 09 at 3:22 a.m. GMT

Hehe It is allright. When I first started reading Agatha Christie I read a lot of novels and very fast of course it also depended on the time I had. Now I try to change a little and not read one after another. For example some time ago I read A Murder is Announced then Oliver Twist, then some short stories from different authors now I am reading something from Gabriel Garcia Marquez (I am from South America, argentinian) and then I will read another Christe book. Maybe the ABC Murders or a Marple book as I haven't read many of her. Anyway, make the most of your holidays, keep reading!

Number3 09 Jul 09 at 11:13 p.m. GMT

na  I'm on summer holidays.  Then it's back to teaching in August and the pace will slow.

ceibo 07 Jul 09 at 5:19 p.m. GMT

I've started reading AC's books a few moths ago. Right now I'm reading They came to Baghdad. I'm only on chapter 6 and so far is very good.

na_well 07 Jul 09 at 4:41 p.m. GMT

I am reading a non-Agatha Christie book and then I will start with ABC Murders but I wanted to say that it amazed me how fast you are reading the books Number3.

Number3 07 Jul 09 at 4:25 p.m. GMT

Currently I'm reading Blue Train, then it's onto 7 Dials.

AndThenThereWasTim 01 Jul 09 at 7:52 p.m. GMT

Still haven't started "Bless me Ultima" Currently Reading Cat Among the Pigeons. Great Book Im sailing right through it. The TV show Sparked my intrest On page 220 Something like that.

poison_orange_peak 01 Jul 09 at 1:11 a.m. GMT

I'm reading Thirteen at  Dinner/Lord Edgware Dies right now. I plan to make my way through every Hercule Poirot shortstory and novel to make "The Ultimate Order" list to read these. I've tried looking for lists everywhere but they all say different things (ugghh). If anybody has a list of their own that they want to share, then e-mail me :P Thanks lilyv687@hotmail.com

Number3 30 Jun 09 at 11:55 p.m. GMT

I just finished "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd."  Now it's onto "The Big Four." 

But I did read in the Osborne book that  Four should be read before Roger because of certain events mentioned.

Adam_Scarlet 30 Jun 09 at 3:24 p.m. GMT

(Hi, I'm new)

I'm currently reading Dead Man's Folly. Loving it so far.

Number3 28 Jun 09 at 2:15 p.m. GMT

I just finished "The Secret of Chimneys."  I'm going to the library to get more books today.

HarleyBarley 26 Jun 09 at 2:48 a.m. GMT

As of now, I recently finished Three Act Tragedy. Quite a mystery, it was. Again, the murderer caught my eye, or, as Poirot said, "leaps to the eye".

Mr Satterthwaite might have solved the mystery himslef, come to think of it again. He simply must alter his viewpoint. Or perhaps, he is missing a catalyst?

Frndorfoe 25 Jun 09 at 2:14 p.m. GMT

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As far as I remember in One,Two,Buckle My Shoe one of the most important clues was the absence/presence of the buckle of a shoe. It established the identity of the victim. So, I think the rhyme kind of fits the story.

Tommy_A_Jones 25 Jun 09 at 1:37 p.m. GMT

I read 'One Two Buckle My Shoe' Years ago, If I am right it is onre of the instances where the Rhyme doesn't really fit. I will have to read it again sometime.

Hercuel_Poirot_7 25 Jun 09 at 8:05 a.m. GMT

sapphire_arisa

I am now reading 'One, Two, Buckle my Shoe'. Have anyone read it?

I think that Agatha is really really good at using nursery rhymes and poems in her books.

sapphire_arisa

I am now reading 'One, Two, Buckle my Shoe'. Have anyone read it?

I think that Agatha is really really good at using nursery rhymes and poems in her books.

It is my favourite AC's book !

Hercuel_Poirot_7 25 Jun 09 at 8 a.m. GMT

Yesterday I finished ''The mystery of the Christmass pudding'' and I started readind the ''Death on the clouds''.

Number3 22 Jun 09 at 4:49 p.m. GMT

I just finsided "Poirot Investigates" and I'm currently reading "Death In The Clouds."

Tommy_A_Jones 18 Jun 09 at 10:50 a.m. GMT

Each to their own Moley, I hated it

TheMole 17 Jun 09 at 2:30 p.m. GMT

Endless Night is not only one of my favorite AC books, but one of my favorite books ever! The writing is absolutely superb!

robreid 17 Jun 09 at 1:39 p.m. GMT

I have just finished Endless Night which was fantastic.  Such a surprising ending and so tragic.

Tommy_A_Jones 17 Jun 09 at 10:38 a.m. GMT

I have just started 'The Clocks'

MissValeryJones 14 Jun 09 at 1:17 a.m. GMT

 Going to start Three Acts Tragedy

AndThenThereWasTim 08 Jun 09 at 9:17 p.m. GMT

Right now Im taking a break from AC.. Im currently reading Matthew Pearls' "The Dante Club" I want to get back into AC but unfortunatly I have to read a book called "Bless Me, Ultima" for Honor's Language Arts for school. It doesn't sound too interesting and the more boring the book the longer it takes me to read. So.. Hopefully I can finish it quick.

Number3 08 Jun 09 at 3:55 p.m. GMT

Glad to know that someone else enjoyed the twist in MOTL.

JobyElliottMartin 07 Jun 09 at 1:18 p.m. GMT

Just finished 'Murder on the Links'. Going to start 'Poirot Investigates'. I really enjoyed MOTL. Surprise ending.

Number3 07 Jun 09 at 12:48 p.m. GMT

I'm currently reading 13 For Luck

MissValeryJones 05 Jun 09 at 2:24 a.m. GMT

I just finished And Then There Was None, amazing book!

christiefan93 02 Jun 09 at 10:07 p.m. GMT

Halloween Party

Number3 01 Jun 09 at 8:36 p.m. GMT

I just finished "Murder on the Links."

Interesting twist at the end. 

JobyElliottMartin 31 May 09 at 7:03 a.m. GMT

After reading a few AC's, I decided to read them in chronological order. I've read Mysterious Affair At Styles. I'm just starting Murder on the Links.

sapphire_arisa 31 May 09 at 6:41 a.m. GMT

im reading

miss marple's last cases

PhillyTom 31 May 09 at 1:33 a.m. GMT

ariadnepoirotmarple

I 'm in the middle of Cat Among The Pigeons because here in the US, it's premiering on June 21st.  I have to say, however, that I'm finding it very dull!  I am halfway through the novel and Hercule Poirot has not been introduced yet!  I'm amazed!

Number3 25 May 09 at 6:53 p.m. GMT

Murder on the links is the nexy book in my que.

Liberty1976 07 May 09 at 12:53 a.m. GMT

I'm reading Double Sin and other stories.  It's a great read if you're short on time or if you are new to Agatha Christie to "test the waters".

lava 31 Mar 09 at 10:14 a.m. GMT

I am reading dumb witness. it's quite interesting till now.

sapphire_arisa 31 Mar 09 at 9:17 a.m. GMT

I am now reading 'One, Two, Buckle my Shoe'. Have anyone read it?

I think that Agatha is really really good at using nursery rhymes and poems in her books.

sapphire_arisa 31 Mar 09 at 9:14 a.m. GMT

OMG !

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is sooooooooo good!

It's one of AC's best.

I bet you can't guess who the murderer is.

It's very surprising.

ArlenaSMarshall 27 Mar 09 at 10:34 p.m. GMT

I have just strted The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Is it good?

Tommy_A_Jones 23 Mar 09 at 12:58 p.m. GMT

I have just started Appointment With Death although I know who the Murderer is as I have seen the Ustinov Version I wanted to read this so I cdould comment on the Suchet Adaptation which I think is on this year, It was that or Clocks which I haven't read before and so I don't know who the Murderer is and probably should have chosen that instead

lava 23 Mar 09 at 10:53 a.m. GMT

third girl is avery good book

lava 23 Mar 09 at 10:45 a.m. GMT

i am reading pocket full of rye i reaaly like it till now.

Matillies 23 Mar 09 at 1:04 a.m. GMT

I'm read Murder on The Orient Express for what must be the 25th time and I still have no clue how Poirot figured it out. I suppose that's why he's the famous fictional detective and I'm just one of the readers.

Did anyone actually understand Cat Among The Pigeons or am I just slow?

devilgal19 21 Mar 09 at 7:39 p.m. GMT

detectivepauljohn

devilgal19

I think you will be schocked or surprised at the ending

Not shocked at all...lol!

detectivepauljohn 03 Feb 09 at 9:56 a.m. GMT

devilgal19

I think you will be schocked or surprised at the ending

devilgal19 02 Feb 09 at 9:49 p.m. GMT

I finished reading Hickory Dickory Dock and now reading Evil Under the Sun.

ariadnepoirotmarple 02 Feb 09 at 1:50 p.m. GMT

I will start reading Roger Ackroyd today.

detectivepauljohn 01 Feb 09 at 3:48 a.m. GMT

marmalade_sunrise

It is a bit creepy in the last four or five chapters. I mean-the suspenseful parts

AnneBeddingfield 29 Jan 09 at 7:17 a.m. GMT

I just finished 'And Then There Were None' a while ago.. Indeed, a masterpiece... And now my next book, 'The Listerdale Mystery'.

detectivepauljohn 27 Jan 09 at 10:31 a.m. GMT

I already finished Hercule Poirot's Christmas(ending is surprising) and now I am currently reading Five Little Pigs.

AndThenThereWasTim 26 Jan 09 at 4:25 a.m. GMT

OOOh Body in the library was one of my first.. Short Sweet and To the point! Great Story. Im about Half way with Roger Ackynroyd I dont have much time to read anymore.

detectivepauljohn 24 Jan 09 at 11:11 a.m. GMT

Now I am reading Hercule Poirot's Christmas. I hope the conclusion will be as surprising as Evil Under the Sun!!!

pnerd 23 Jan 09 at 1:59 p.m. GMT

I just finished reading "They Do it With Mirrors". I plan to read "The Body in the Library" next.

AndThenThereWasTim 16 Dec 08 at 2:07 a.m. GMT

I just finished HP's Christmas and Im off to Roger Akynroyd but my copy got all ruined in the rain so I have to get another.. Arg.. I got to wait It was just starting to pick up too.

PisiMare 14 Dec 08 at 12:36 p.m. GMT

detectivepauljohn

yes the end was quiet surprising. it makes the book even better. I liked the book very much. Now I'm reading They do it with mirrors..I'm almost at the end. It is a good book too

ariadnepoirotmarple 13 Dec 08 at 9:21 p.m. GMT

I started reading 'Curtain' today.

Passion_For_Crime 13 Dec 08 at 6:07 a.m. GMT

i am reding third girl and i want to know if it is a good book

Madeleinn 13 Dec 08 at 12:31 a.m. GMT

hi! I was reading five piglets, but it's very boring, usually the book of AC are fantastic but this is the exception. Late read in two or three days, almost always. I hope to start reading other that I do not remember the name jaja greetings.

Dianala 13 Dec 08 at 12:03 a.m. GMT

Hi! I am reading murder in mesopotamia. I found it really intersting and funny. I think it is one of my favourite books of AC Also, from my point of view Sparking Cyaride is the best one to start reading AC.

ariadnepoirotmarple 12 Dec 08 at 10:01 p.m. GMT

I finally finished 'Hallowe'en Party' the end was pretty surprising, however, I did not find the book creepy, scary or whatsoever. Well, there were some kind of scary moments but I don't think it was 'creepy'. I felt a little scared in some of the scenes. The book is very instersting although it isn't my favourite and I wouldn't include in in my TOP 10. I found it rather refreshing with intersting characters, ingenious plot and mysterious story... Ariadne Oliver makes the book funnier and Poirot is always so clever and methodic! My favourite character is Miranda, she was just so innocent but nice! Overall, it was a fine book!

marmalade_sunrise 11 Dec 08 at 6:55 a.m. GMT

To those of you reading Hallowe'en Party...do you find that one particularly creepy, or is it just me?

StJohnSmythe 11 Dec 08 at 6:09 a.m. GMT

I'm reading The Big Four. It's quite ridiculous, though, but funny.

AndThenThereWasTim 11 Dec 08 at 4:32 a.m. GMT

Yay I just finished Mysterious affair at syles.. I was Shocked!! Now im finishing off HP's Chistmas (in honor of Christmas)

detectivepauljohn 10 Dec 08 at 9:36 a.m. GMT

PisiMare Isn't the end surprising? I really love that book.

PisiMare 09 Dec 08 at 7:07 p.m. GMT

I've finished reading The murder at the Vicarage this weekend and now I'm reading They do it with mirrors. I liked The murder at the vicarage very much. I hope that They do it with mirrors will be good too, maybe better.

HarleyBarley 09 Dec 08 at 5:28 a.m. GMT

I just finished Appointment with Death yesternight...and believe it or not, I deduced the murderer! The motive missed my attention, but I had the culprit and method. If I wasn't mistaken, my J'accuse took place on the second half, but I wasn't sure. Poirot confirmed it, however, and tied up the loose ends. Great book! It's a reccomendation from this scarecrow.

AndThenThereWasTim 09 Dec 08 at 1:18 a.m. GMT

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I Love death on the nile.. I read 200 pages straight LOL.

All i'll say about Hallowe'en Party is that apm.. you will be suprized

ariadnepoirotmarple 08 Dec 08 at 12:11 p.m. GMT

Yes, Linnet burnett, I am sure you will love it! It's my favourite AC!

Linnet_burnett 08 Dec 08 at 3:14 a.m. GMT

I am reading Death On the Nile... i am only a few pages into it but i know i will love it.

detectivepauljohn 08 Dec 08 at 2:10 a.m. GMT

ariadnepoirotmarple

What is that strange scene? anyway I already knew the murderer

ariadnepoirotmarple 07 Dec 08 at 12:01 p.m. GMT

Mrs. Drake is a bit obvious in my opinion because of that strange scene but who knows? I've been thinking and I don't know why I think it was Miranda... there was something she said about killing people that was very intersting.

Inspector_Kelly 07 Dec 08 at 11:42 a.m. GMT

I think it's Mrs Drake. And I know why...

detectivepauljohn 07 Dec 08 at 8:26 a.m. GMT

now I will re-read And Then There Were None and I just bought 2 books

ariadnepoirotmarple 07 Dec 08 at 12:47 a.m. GMT

I have no idea of who it is! Who do you think it is, Inspector Kelly? This book is very intersting and the story is pretty exciting, the novel is really well written and it's worth reading. Can't wait to know who murdered Joyce!

Read more about this story: The Big Four

Inspector_Kelly 06 Dec 08 at 7:20 p.m. GMT

I'm also reading Hallowe'en Party. I'm about half way through. I have a clear idea of who it is, but I have no evidence. They should adapt this story definitely!

ariadnepoirotmarple 05 Dec 08 at 5:03 p.m. GMT

I hope so!

detectivepauljohn 05 Dec 08 at 11 a.m. GMT

ariadnepoirotmarple

You will be surprised at the ending

ariadnepoirotmarple 03 Dec 08 at 10:11 a.m. GMT

I'm reading Hallowe'en Party at the moment. I am on page 100. I am enjoying it.

PisiMare 03 Dec 08 at 7:33 a.m. GMT

I'm reading The Murder at the Vicarage. I'm at chapter 13 from 32. So far I like the story. I'm not sure yet who is the murderer but I have a few ideas.

detectivepauljohn 15 Nov 08 at 1:16 p.m. GMT

Right now I am re-reading Cards On the Table. Gonna buy again Christie books later.