Hej Bengan, Oj oj vad det rasar in böcker hos dig!
Andrew Pepper ska jag lägga på minnet, har inte läst något av honom tidigare. Alltid bra med nya uppslag.
Peter Robinson är ju en av mina favoriter också. Jag har läst alla Alan Banks som kommit ut på svenska.
Jag hade stora förhoppningar på Simon Kernick, en brittisk författare som jag läst en del om, men jag blev grymt besviken, tyvärr. Hade väntat mig en "brittisk" crime men jag upplevde den alldeles för "amerikansk hårdkokt". Såg att uppföljaren precis blivit släppt på svenska, har inte riktigt bestämt mig ännu om jag ändå ska ge den en chans.
Annars så kommer det ut en hel bunt läsvärt i höst. Arne Dahl, Jan Guillou, Peter Robinsom :-), Åsa Larsson, Åke Edwardson, Håkan Nesser, Anne Ragde m.fl... Mycket svenskt.
God läshöst! häls EvaCarina

skrevet af evacarina kl. 8:13 am (EST) den Aug 27, 2008

Hello again Bengt,
I'm delighted to hear that you have got a copy of a George Bellairs title.As yet I haven't come across "An Old Man Dies",but I do hope you enjoy it anyway. They are completely unassuming stories,which I suppose could be described as 'cosies' but I really like them,not least for the fact that a lot of them,as I think I've said before,are set on the Isle of Man .Added to which the poor chap hasn't got many followers on LT,so please spread the word if you can.Of course if you don't like the book/author,you are welcome to castigate me for the recommendation.
I look forward to your report.
Thanks also for the link,which is useful. Most of my copies have been found on ABE,although a few have been found in secondhand and charity shops.
Speak to you soon.
best wishes.

skrevet af devenish kl. 3:45 pm (EST) den Aug 22, 2008

Hi, Bengen!

I have to make this quick as my wife's due back from grocery shopping in a few minutes and I've been taking too long responding to HorusE and Devenish here on LT. I will write back more comprehensively in the near future.

First, thank you for the female author suggestions. I had never heard of either of the ladies mentioned and I look forward to investigating their writings.

Second, I wanted to give you, Horus and Devenish this link (from my friend jackanaples here on LT) to some foreign mystery authors in the hope you'll find something of interest: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entert...

I've got to go now, but I'll talk more later after investigating your recommendations.

Take care,
bookstothesky

skrevet af bookstothesky kl. 10:18 pm (EST) den Aug 19, 2008

Hello again Bengt,
I have just read Bookstothesky's last comment on your page,and am delighted that you are in contact with him.We have had many interesting conversations in the past,and I must say that I have learnt quite a lot from him,not least about fantasy fiction,which I am rather lacking in knowledge I must admit. That of course is one of the great strengths of LT,putting one in touch with those who know more than oneself.
I am also very interested in Scandinavian crime authors,so if you can think of any more (in addition to those you have already mentioned)please do let me know.
That said,I have to agree with you on English authors,perhaps as you would expect me to.I am especially drawn to those of the Golden Age,but in addition to the well known names I tend to collect and read some of the perhaps less favored today. I mean such names as Peter Cheyney,Edgar Wallace and no doubt the most obscure of all George Bellairs . This last chap set a lot of his many books on the Isle of Man,and they all featured his detective Chief Inspector Littlejohn and his assistant Cromwell.
All the best and hope to hear from you soon.

skrevet af devenish kl. 3:10 pm (EST) den Aug 13, 2008

Hello, Bengan,

Sorry I took so long to get back to you. Your message of interest in my library came along roughly at the same time as a couple of others (one of those unexplained cosmic convergences, I guess:) and, as the others' libraries weren't as comprehensive as yours or quite as interesting to me because of my recent interest in Nordic crime writing, I figured I would just respond to them quickly and then savor your library later; kind of a delayed gratification type of thing. Unfortunately, life/work came along and intruded at various levels, and other messages got posted, pushing yours down, and I forgot about you for a bit; again, I apologize, and I thank you for finding my library to be of interest.

I'm truly envious of your ability to read both English and Swedish, as there are only a smattering of crime novels translated into English so far from your country and your neighbor countries (not counting Mankell, whom I've yet to read, strangely). I read the first novel by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö a few months ago (like it a lot) and I've purchased a couple more since then. I also read the first Hakan Nesser book but, though the ending was interesting and satisfying, I didn't really enjoy the main policeman character (his name escapes me at the moment). I do like Mr. Nesser, though. I spoke with him for a few minutes at a book fair here in Los Angeles a little more than a year ago and found him to be humorous and pleasant. Of late, I've been eyeing Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and I plan to give it a read soon (if I can ever get through Michael Stanley's A Carrion Death, like I promised Devenish:). Probably my current favorite Scandinavian author would be Norway's Jo Nesbo and I sure wish they'd hurry up with the translations of his books.

It looks like we share a friend in Devenish and that we are all on the same wavelength when it comes to book ownership on LT, along with a few others, of course. It would be nice if Tim, et al., would get the their collective acts together and overhall the site to break out other ownership categories like they promised two years ago (yes, it's been that long), but what can you do?

Anyway, enough of that negative LT stuff. It looks like you and Devenish and I also share a passion for book signings. Are there a lot of author tours and signings at bookstores in Sweden? If so, are you able to attend any of them or do you get your signed books through the internet?

Speak with you soon,

bookstothesky

skrevet af bookstothesky kl. 8:37 pm (EST) den Aug 10, 2008

Hi Bengt,
It's great to hear from you again.In answer to your question about how I manage to store my collection,the answer is 'with great difficulty.' Now,let me try to give you a proper answer. Most are kept in an extension to the house. That was built a few years ago,and the idea was to clear the rest of the house and to leave it completely free of books. That idea lasted just a few months before they started to spread once more,until they now inhabit every room again. Some are double-stacked and some are simply stacked. Included in the total (as you will see on my Profile Page) are about 300-400 CD's and Audio tapes and they are much easier to store. I have however not listed DVD's.
I'm pleased that you agree with me as to only cataloguing items actually owned.I really do think that the only fault with LT is the way that they count non-owned items as part of the over-all totals. Fine with me if people want to include whatever they like,but as I say these things (or rather non-things) should not counted. If you want to read more on this subject,you might like to have a look at Bookstothesky's profile page. He gives some further interesting insights (I think) into this subject.
I see that we now share 453 books,my goodness,that has jumped up a lot.
Best wishes

skrevet af devenish kl. 10:55 am (EST) den Jul 18, 2008

Hej
Inga fynd direkt, men några påsar blev det ändå... + adlibris också. Det måste vara en sjuka, hinner inte läsa ens hälften av det jag köper.
Jo, jag har hund. Två Tibetanska Terriers. En blandning mellan hund/katt/människa säger de som känner till rasen. Säger väldigt mycket om deras sätt och psyke. Har tidigare haft uppfödning och hållit på med både utställning och lydnad. Men tyckte det bara blev svårare och svårare att ge varje individ det de behövde så jag har avvecklat allt nu. Både trist och skönt. Jämför jag de två jag har nu med de många andra tidigare så är de de mest bortskämda hundar jag någonsin haft... Kanske jag blivit mer tillåtande eftersom jag varit van en evig stor röra av tassar. Jag håller på att lägga in mina hundfoton på Flickr just nu så gå gärna in och kika på alla odågor! Länken finns på min profilsida. Har själv aldrig haft vare sig Border Collie eller blandras. Men förstår att det måste vara enormt stor skillnad på inlärning hundarna emellan. På lydnadsplanerna idag så är ju den största delen Border så det säger ju en hel del.. Tävlade du nåt? En labrador hade vi tidigare. Mne han var lugnet själv, lite tjurig bara ibland. Lättlärd men samtidigt lite tråkig och svår att hålla igång.

skrevet af evacarina kl. 6:05 am (EST) den Apr 4, 2008

Hej igen och tack för svar. Spännande sidor du hänvisat till. Så fort jag lagt upp mina böcker så ska jag ta ett ordentligt titt. Fick tag på "a personal journey" på svenska adlibris! Tog för givet att den inte skulle finnas men kul att bli positivt överraskad! Väntar hem den nu vilken dag som helst. I morgon startar bokrean, måste väl ut och innjuta atmosfären men tycker inte det var så mycket intressanta böcker i annonsbladen. /evacarina

skrevet af evacarina kl. 5:13 am (EST) den Feb 25, 2008

Hej Bengan
Kul att du kikade in till mig. Jo det stämmer, jag har lagt till dig som "intressant bibliotek". Det syns på min sida nu, men det gjorde inte det tidigare i dag. Vet inte varför. Är osäker om det ska synas alls på din sida. Tror inte det funkar som "vänner". Men jag är alldeles ny och begriper inte alls allt ännu. Hur som helst så hittade jag en massa intressanta böcker i din bokhylla. Kommer att studera närmare för att kanske få några bra uppslag. Hur får du tag på alla signerade och förstaupplagor?? Alla Rankin-böckerna var häftigt. Har du läst Rebu's Scotland: A personal jurney? Vet du om den går att få tag på?
Ha det gott EvaCarina

skrevet af evacarina kl. 3:43 pm (EST) den Feb 10, 2008

Hi Bengt,
Nice to hear from you.
My first thoughts about British authors that you may like would be―Val McDermid, Cath Staincliffe,Stephen Booth,P.D .James.and Elisabeth George (who is American,but who writes English Crime Fiction)
Hope this helps. Thanks for your list which is helpful.
Speak to you soon,

skrevet af devenish kl. 7:02 am (EST) den Feb 7, 2008

Hello Bengt,
I hope that all goes well with you over there.
Have you got any thoughts on crime and mystery books by authors from your part of the world. (hopefully translated into English.I have an idea that there may be several,but cannot think of any myself,
Of course if you want any back from me,do ask and I will put a list together.
How is the weather by the way.We are having quite a nice sunny spell here,albeit with a bit of rain mixed in.
Regards.

skrevet af devenish kl. 7:19 am (EST) den Feb 5, 2008

Hej!

Ja, vi verkar båda ha en viss förkärlek för deckare, så jag räknar kallt med att via ditt bibliotek få tips om andra läsvärda deckare.

Gott nytt år!

skrevet af Planckskonstant kl. 5:11 am (EST) den Jan 1, 2008

Hej Bengt!
Sitter i vår fjällstuga i västligaste Härjedalen och har just läst klart "Den blå lagunen" av H. de Vere Stacpoole. Jag hittade den här gamla boken från 1948 i ett café i Funäsdalen, när jag stannade till för en våffla med vispgrädde och hjortronssylt, och fick köpa den av caféinnehavaren.
Den var ju riktigt bra och vad glad jag är att jag aldrig såg filmen med Brooke Shields.. Min dotter heter dessutom snarlikt Emmeline. Varifrån fick du din bok? Jag ser att även den är från 1948.
Under läsningen ramlade det ut gamla vackra pressade blad och löv från sidorna..undrar vem som lagt dem där och när? Det är spännande med gamla böcker!
Gott nytt år!
Annika

skrevet af Daffobint kl. 10:32 am (EST) den Dec 30, 2007

I hope we can indeed discuss some books - alas my Scandinavian collection is all translated :)

Regards Karen C

skrevet af austcrimefiction kl. 5:15 pm (EST) den Nov 20, 2007

Thank you for the friend invitation - you have a very interesting library - I'm looking forward to closer perusal of your Swedish list, as I'm a huge fan of Swedish and Scandinavian in general crime fiction :)

Regards Karen C

skrevet af austcrimefiction kl. 4:43 pm (EST) den Nov 19, 2007

Hello Bengt,
I see that you have sent a request through to connect with me as a 'friend',and this of course I am delighted to do.I see that not only do we share 195 books to date,but that most of the authors on your favourite list also feature strongly in my library.In the case of Stephen Booth,Colin Dexter and P.D.James,I am lucky enough to have met them and to own signed copies of several of their books. I see in fact that you prefer signed first editions,and I have collected a fair few of these,mostly on the crime fiction front.
Anyway I am pleased that you contacted me,and I hope to hear from you soon.
All the best from the UK.
Peter

skrevet af devenish kl. 9:48 am (EST) den Nov 10, 2007