sheila bee

I am reading the Jennifer Cheverini Elm Creek Quilters Series..on number 13...love them..!!!!

mollymct

Ladyjanedoe--speaking of Lady Janes...Innocent Traitor (about Lady Jane Grey) by Alison Weir was another great read this year! I am enjoying historical fiction these days. I'm going to take another look at the Stieg Larsson series. It is mentioned often, but keeps getting shoved down my "to read" list. You guys have piqued my interest again.

fleurdelisquilts.com

I recently read Jodi Piccoult's "House Rules" about an autistic boy accused of murder. It was a fascinating look into the minds of autistic children. She had several young adults with autism read the books and approve it before publishing, and she's known for her pre-writing research. I felt safe in reading a fiction story as an authentic (really could happen) story.

I've read almost everything Nicholas Sparks.....love his writing as well as the stories.

Ladyjanedoe

I have another Alison Weir sitting on my headboard--no joke. It's "The Lady Elizabeth". It's on my list to read. My home is covered with books, fabric, and sheetmusic.

We must be a bit on the same wave length!!

Be advised that the Larsson books are pretty graphic --including sexual violence . That's why I get a little squirrely about recommending them to just anyone. You'll either hate it or love it.

By the way, if you're enjoying historical dramas/ mysteries you may want to have a look at Robert McCammon's Matthew Corbett series. I believe it starts with "Speaks the Nightbird".

Now I am going to furiously write down all these names. Thanks, all.

carolaug

I also read this and I agree really good book!

carolaug

I wish they both would come out with a new book. I love both these authors...read them all...

barbt

I read all of Beverly Lewis's books. Great reading!!

heidikins

For a few quick "no brain work needed" fun-reads try any of the M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin novels.

cag1949

Yes, those 3 books are great!!!

ksea

I love Nora Roberts, have every book she has ever written and she also writes as J.D. Robb, these are really good too but totally different from her writings as Roberts.