Read any good books lately?
 

I need recommendations for a few interesting books. I want to give as gift to my husband. he reads everything but not bodice ripping romances, What have you read lately ? New or old Not quilt books.
Judy

I've been hooked on J. A. Jance books lately. Mostly the Joanna Brady series, but Jance has other series. Mysteries. My favorite mysteries of all time are Tony Hillerman's books. He writes mysteries set in Arizona. The main characters are with the Reservation police.

I like Ken Follett. The Pillars of the Earth series (Pillars of the Earth; and World Without End) or his newest The Century Trilogy (Fall of Giants; Winter of the World; and Edge of Eternity). I know several men who enjoy these books also. Maybe a boxed set would be nice. They are very large books, though, and I like to read them on my Nook. I think I'd break my nose falling asleep while reading one in bed. LOL

I recommend The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer.

I agree with DJ -the Ken Follett books mentioned above are very good. Lawrence Block & Jeffrey Deaver are authors he might like. (These are all "DH approved"....he reads a lot too.)

My book club just read 'The Storied Life of AJ Fikry' by Gabrielle Levin and we all loved it! I agree with The Invisible Bridge and the ken Follett books too. My three favorite authors are Pat Conroy, Geraldine Brooks and Nelson DeMille---anything written by these three are superb books. If he likes non-fiction, I highly recommend 'The Boys In the Boat" and "Unbroken"--both are really really good.

If he likes to read auto-biographies, there is a 3-book series from Dave Pelzer called "A Boy Called IT". It's a real tear-jerker. My sister got so mad at me. I loaned the 1st book to her, and she couldn't put it down, and she read it in one night. Well, so did I.

Two other good mystery writers that write about the Southwest are Aimee & David Thurlo and James D. Doss. Robert Parker for his Spenser and Jesse Stone books. And I get a kick out of Spenser Quinn series about Chet and Bernie (a dog and his detective owner)

I have become an avid fan of William Kent Krueger. You can google him and there is a lot about him. He is from Minnesota and he has (so far) 14 books, read in order, with the main character being a cop, Cork Corcoran, and what happens to him in his cop in Northern Minnesota in the Ojibway area (around Aurora, Minnesota). Very super good writing, has one sitting on the edge of their seat. I happen to listen to books so I can sew and listen at the same time, but they are sooo good. Get an audiobook at the library first (probably Thunder Bay - I'm listening to that book now) (it is #7 in the series). He wrote several of his books at a little restaurant about four blocks from where I live and my husband and I always said that the St. Clair Broiler had the best hamburgers ever!!!! (Just thought I would throw that in.) It is truly a man's book, but I like Wm. Kent Krueger's writing. There is something going on in every page. The best part, I think, is that I am learning so much about the Ojibway in Minnesota.

Good luck to you. Edie

Unbroken is wonderful. Edie

Jim the Boy by Tony Earley

A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout

Life As We Know It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Still Alice by Lisa Genova

King Rat by James Clavell

Also... any book by Fannie Flagg has me giggling out loud when I read them. :)

Agree with Edie.

The Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand is one of the best books I have ever read. If you want to read it, try to do so before the movie comes out. It's a true story and beautifully written and researched

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Unbroken is wonderful. Edie

Agree with Edie.

"Unbroken" is an excellent book. If you liked that, you may also want to read. "Devil at My Heels." It is a memoir by Louis Zamperini that was published before Unbroken. It is lesser known, but just as good. There are enough differences in the accounts of his life to make both enjoyable.

I have really enjoyed the Armand Gamache series by Louise Penny. Best series I've come across in a long, long time. It's set in Quebec and follows the Chief Inspector of the Surete as well as the people in a small village called Three Pines.

I love her books.

Follow the River by James Alexander Thom. It's an older book but very good. another is Sacajawea by Anna Lee Waldo. I have read both books more than once.

I have read every Jance book there is an absolutely love them...I was so fortunate to see that she was doing a book signing in Kansas city...My husband wouldn't leave the fur babies so for the second time in our 35 year marriage I left home and went by myself to Kansas City to attend and spend the weekend with my son...He came and picked me up for the 3 hour drive to his home...the morning of the book signing he said I have a surprise for you...he had contacted her and invited her for lunch..She accepted...I was in shock...what a treat...she is a lovely lady and as interesting as her books. Her husband is equally as great. I wanted so bad to post it back then but didn't think I should.. a couple of weeks ago she gave me permission but I still felt uncomfortable about it thinking it might cause her difficulties if she were bombarded by requests. Anyway what a special weekend that was...

I was most impressed by "Unbroken" and it is a biography....I believe a movie has also been made, but I prefer books.....less license taken. I saw the subject interviewed on TV shortly before he died. A VERY good book for men or women!!!

OK, here is where I shamelessly plug my daughter's book. Please forgive, but she can't afford advertising. It probably isn't for a man, but the title is "Chasing the Crown," by Kail Harbick, purchase at amazon.com

It isn't in ebook form yet.

It is a serious look into the Pageant world, behind the scenes. Very clean read, good for teens through my dear mother's age of 91. Makes a nice Christmas gift.

The author, my daughter, was a pageant director for married women. (Throughout the book a person will see what all it takes to enter a pageant, and lots of tips and helps along the way, written into the story.) I think any lady would find it an enjoyable read.

That would be a nice gift for my DH. He likes history books about WWII. Anything with airplanes of WWII. I like romance. Robyn Carr is a favorite.

My husband and I have read this wonderful series from book one, Still Life. Excellent writing with heartwarming stories to tell. I never hesitate to recommend this author! Characters and plots are rich and multilayered. Although the subject is murder there is always a little gentle humor to be enjoyed.

Oh! I really enjoyed Pillars of the Earth series and did not know about the Century Trilogy! Will have to head for the library tomorrow!!

I agree with the choice of Unbroken. It is an excellent book, well written and engaging. Ken Follett books are also very good. One of my favorite books is Evidence of Things Unseen by Marianne Wiggins. It's not well known, but is well written and very interesting.

I just finished The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. (Pulitzer Prize winner, I think, referred from Time Magazine's issue of 100 most influential people this year.) I think both men and women would enjoy this read.

Love the thread - I'm always looking to see what others are enjoying, since I'm a quiltoholic/bookworm person.

The Ken Follett's trilogy is great reading if you like historical fiction. ,(Fall of Giants; Winter of the World; and Edge of Eternity) andPillars of the Earth

I looked in my library records and found the authors whose books I have read lots of and here is my list. They are all mysteries.
Dana Stabenow writes about Alaska, her protagonist is female but her books would appeal to both sexes
Jo Nesbo is writing about his very flawed detective Harry Hole. Swedish or Nordic setting. His books are sometimes gory
Hakan Nesser also has a very flawed detective named Van Veeteren whom you will learn to love.
Henning Mankell has the Inspector Wallender who also is featured on PBS Mystery Theater
Deborah Crombie older books but very good.
Steig Larsson Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and two more must reads. My DH could not get through the Swedish names but that is too bad because the books are great. Might get audio books if this is a problem with the Swedish/Norwegian books
Nevada Barr writes great books
Alan Folsom has 3 great books and they are page turners
Lee Child has the "Reacher" series which is riveting and they too are page turners
Sarah Andrews writes books loosely archeology based
My favorite detective is Inspector Lynley by Elizabeth George.

Happy reading!

Read the wonderful new book by Kergen titled "Ordinary Grace". It was beautifully written and the characters were so well portrayed you felt you knew them, everyone. I loaned it to a friend who felt the same and her book club is reading for their December book.

Hope you will enjoy it too.

If you like Tony Hillerman, Tricia Fields won the Hillerman award for Best First Mystery in 2010 with "The Territory". Her novels are set on the Texas, Mexican border and has a female Chief of Police. She has since released "Scratchgravel Road", and "Wrecked". I really liked all three of them, and there is another one due out in the spring!
Phyllis

It's an older book but "The Lion's Game" is a great book by Nelson Demille. I recommend it to anyone who asks for a recommendation and so far everyone who has read it loved it!!

I've read all Nelson DeMille's books. Also all John Grisham, and Vince Flynn. Edge of your seat fiction. Oh, and all the "Prey" titles by John Sandford. He writes murder mysteries. These are my fave authors & I'm waiting for a new one. Don't get into the romance thingy.

I forgot about Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat. both would be great selections.

I read a lot and enjoy historical fiction. Educational and entertaining. Edward Rutherford is my favorite writer now.
London,The Forest,Ruska,Saram,New York, Paris.

HOME by Julie Andrews is rhe fascinating story about her early years.
I am now reading THE MAN WHO MOVED A MOUNTAIN by Richard Davids. It is an attention-holding true story about isolated mountain communities and how Robert Childress, who grew up in the area became a presbyterian minister and established schools and jobs to replace moonshining.
I also love ajoy Fielding's mysteries--always a surprise ending!

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg. I had borrowed from the library and loved, loved it. I told someone at work about it and that I was going to buy it. Guess what I found in my work mailbox? I lent it to another friend and she loved it so much. She had her husband read it and he couldn't put it down. I have it set out to read again. It is such a delightful story.

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thanks so much for all the suggestions. I am going to a used book site and order a bunch. I will end up reading them also. by the way. we both grew up in Minnesota .did not know about the Krueger books. Thanks everyone. Thanks for the ideas. Wide variety
Thanks He will be so happy
Judy

Have read all for bill o'reilly's..excellent reading educational. I like history so these were appealing to me

I know you are probably overwhelmed with suggestions, but here are a couple more anyway. The Day Before Midnight by Stephen Hunter (suspense), and any David Baldacci novel. Happy Reading!!!!

Didn't she just die? I think I just read that. ( JA Jance)

Unbroken... awesome read, I am reading it now and highly reccomend

Well it looks like someone already recommended Boys in the Boat - that is a definite if he hasn't already read it. I don't normally go for non-fiction but it was absolutely wonderful and my husband loved it also.