What books would you recommend to read?
10-18-2011, 04:53 PM
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I particularly enjoyed "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant (not sure I spelled that correctly). The Elm Creek novels are also good. For a fast, easy, laugh-out loud funny read, any of the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich are great. I think she is up to 17, but the first book in the series is called "One for the Money." Hilarious read, if you don't mind a walk on the lighter side.
I second Bearisgray's comments - they can be a bit on the raunchy side, but just so darned funny! I have made an utter fool of myself laughing hysterically at the Stephanie Plum books while waiting in doctor's offices and other public places. Once, I was laughing so hard, a woman stopped to ask me what I was reading so she could check it out herself!
I second Bearisgray's comments - they can be a bit on the raunchy side, but just so darned funny! I have made an utter fool of myself laughing hysterically at the Stephanie Plum books while waiting in doctor's offices and other public places. Once, I was laughing so hard, a woman stopped to ask me what I was reading so she could check it out herself!
10-18-2011, 04:59 PM
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Janet Evanovich as Stephanie Plum. Very light hearted funny "detective" From Trenton, NJ. Easy to read and go back to if interupted.
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10-18-2011, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Becca Bear
I spend a lot of time taking care of my elderly mom and this includes being up all night some times. She struggles with dementia and has sleeping problems. I always have a book to read when I have down time while I'm with her. I'm curious about what good books you have read, that you would recommend to some one else to read and why? Thanks to all for your replies!
Here is a little about the book.
Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multimillion-dollar industry. More than 25 years later, her children found out. Their lives would never be the same
10-18-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fayzer
Originally Posted by Becca Bear
I spend a lot of time taking care of my elderly mom and this includes being up all night some times. She struggles with dementia and has sleeping problems. I always have a book to read when I have down time while I'm with her. I'm curious about what good books you have read, that you would recommend to some one else to read and why? Thanks to all for your replies!
Here is a little about the book.
Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multimillion-dollar industry. More than 25 years later, her children found out. Their lives would never be the same
10-18-2011, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ube quilting
Janet Evanovich. Very light hearted funny "detective" From Trenton, NJ. Easy to read and go back to if interupted.
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10-18-2011, 05:17 PM
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A List of my Favorites...I like suspense, action and intrigue
Lee Child (Jack Reacher is quite a guy)
Vince Flynn (Mitch Rapp is another superman)
Harlen Coben
Michael Connelly
Brad Thor
Greg Isles
Joel Rosenberg
David Baldacci (The Camel Club Series with Oliver Stone)
Andrew Klavan
Chris Reich
Brad Meltzer
Lisa Gardner
Philip Margolin
Steve Martini
JA Jance
For a Total Change of Pace
Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Bond
Lee Child (Jack Reacher is quite a guy)
Vince Flynn (Mitch Rapp is another superman)
Harlen Coben
Michael Connelly
Brad Thor
Greg Isles
Joel Rosenberg
David Baldacci (The Camel Club Series with Oliver Stone)
Andrew Klavan
Chris Reich
Brad Meltzer
Lisa Gardner
Philip Margolin
Steve Martini
JA Jance
For a Total Change of Pace
Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Bond
10-18-2011, 05:55 PM
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It sure would help to know what kinds of books you like to read.
The one I read most recently that I'd recommend highly is The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. There was a thread on here about it recently, but when I went to look for it, I couldn't find it, so I suspect it got deleted. The story is set in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era and is about a white woman who decides to write a book of the true stories of a group of black maids (the help) and the black women who risk quite a lot to tell their stories. It's powerful and very absorbing to read.
Others have mentioned Jennifer Chiaverini's quilting novels, and if you haven't read them, you're in for a treat.
Jodi Thomas writes feel-good stuff, women's books but more than just romances.
The one I read most recently that I'd recommend highly is The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. There was a thread on here about it recently, but when I went to look for it, I couldn't find it, so I suspect it got deleted. The story is set in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era and is about a white woman who decides to write a book of the true stories of a group of black maids (the help) and the black women who risk quite a lot to tell their stories. It's powerful and very absorbing to read.
Others have mentioned Jennifer Chiaverini's quilting novels, and if you haven't read them, you're in for a treat.
Jodi Thomas writes feel-good stuff, women's books but more than just romances.
10-18-2011, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
I'm a huge james patterson fan, I also like harlan cohben. Those are my two faves. However you cannot count dean koontz out. He is sometimes more difficult for me to read due to his numberous characters, but a good read if you can stay focused
My faves of james patterson are his series involving the womens murder club ( ie 1rst to die, 2nd chance, 3rd degree, 4th of july, 5th horseman, 6th target, 7th heaven, 8th confession, 9th judgement, 10th anniversay)
the quickie
the postcard killers
and the honeymoon were also good reads
he also has his alex cross series
harlen cohben his series featuring myron bolitar
My faves of james patterson are his series involving the womens murder club ( ie 1rst to die, 2nd chance, 3rd degree, 4th of july, 5th horseman, 6th target, 7th heaven, 8th confession, 9th judgement, 10th anniversay)
the quickie
the postcard killers
and the honeymoon were also good reads
he also has his alex cross series
harlen cohben his series featuring myron bolitar
10-18-2011, 06:04 PM
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I recently read Shanghai Girls and its sequel, Dreams of Joy, by Lisa See. I was pleasantly surprised--they're excellent. She has a few other books I'm looking forward to reading. Memoirs of a Geisha is another good one in that similar thread (it takes place in Japan, not China, but it's placed in roughly the same time period).
I don't know how you feel about the Harry Potter franchise, but they are hands-down my favorite book series ever. I got into the series in my mid-20's and have gone through the whole thing no fewer than eight times. The first two books are very obviously childrens' books, but they're still appealing, and the topics of each book get continually more mature and grown-up as the characters age.
Julie & Julia is hilarious and inspiring, if you don't mind a few F-bombs (and by "a few" I mean she's pretty foul-mouthed).
If you like chick lit, I think the British authors can't be beat. Jane Green and Sophie Kinsella are my favorites.
I don't know how you feel about the Harry Potter franchise, but they are hands-down my favorite book series ever. I got into the series in my mid-20's and have gone through the whole thing no fewer than eight times. The first two books are very obviously childrens' books, but they're still appealing, and the topics of each book get continually more mature and grown-up as the characters age.
Julie & Julia is hilarious and inspiring, if you don't mind a few F-bombs (and by "a few" I mean she's pretty foul-mouthed).
If you like chick lit, I think the British authors can't be beat. Jane Green and Sophie Kinsella are my favorites.
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