An Extravagant Death: A Charles Lenox Mystery By: Charles Finch

 Fantastic!

Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch

 Tried several times, had trouble getting through it. It's a little trippy

Why Me? by Donald E. Westlake

 Light, enjoyable.

Mary's Christmas by Laurie R. King

 Sweet and short.

Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith

J. K. Rowling is a beautiful writer. Her fifth Cormoran Strike book is, as always, beautifully written. This novel feels like the author diligently did all the background for each of the many supporting characters and then left it in the book. There are so many side stories that the plot gets lost and in the end doesn't feel very satisfying. Some people like books like that. I'd sure love to see what she could deliver in 6 hours vs. 32.