Ok, so I love good novels, especially good chick lit. Not so much classic romance, but I like a good detective story, too.
What are you reading? What are your all time favorite escapist reads? What can you recommend?
Thanks!
Susie
Posted by Kudzuslipper (Member # 31915) on :
Hi Susie, what a great thread. I feel lost without a book.
Did you read... "The Help"
great non fiction but reads like a novel... "The Immortal like of Henrietta Lacks"
oh and I just read a mystery about Lyme called//
"Over the Edge" not a great book, but a fast read that you will be able to relate to.
I will think of more..but that is it for now...
Posted by Susie R (Member # 30780) on :
Thanks! I loved THE HELP; I deeply enjoyed the movie, too. I was afraid it wouldn't measure up to the book but it did!
Here are some my favorite titles: WATER DANCER by Jennifer Levin THE ODD WOMAN by Gail Godwin The alphabet Kinsey Milhone private eye series (A is for Alibi....etc.) I like all the PREY books by John Sanford, though they are frightening. SEVEN BLESSINGS by Ruchama King (about matchmaking in Jerusalem)
Ok....who's next?
Susie
Posted by mom2kids (Member # 31972) on :
The Janet Evanovich (sp) series is funny and easy to read.
Posted by LabRat (Member # 78) on :
I find things of this nature very interesting, hope you do too!
- Google the Creation Museum (the one in Cincinnati or nearby)
They have a set of DVD's that will blow your mind!!
I love non-fiction too! Right now I can't do much reading because of my neck pain.
--PS .. The first school I taught in had a dinosaur print (mold) in the library. It was from the Glen Rose area.
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
I have been reading mysteries by Mary Higgins Clark. Its easy reading, which is just what I need.
Posted by Elaine G (Member # 20735) on :
Susie, I just read all the books by M C Beaton, mysteries with set in the UK and Scotland. Light reading for my Lyme brain. A bit of humor and I still haven't figured who done it before the end of the book !!
Also, Rhys Bowen, again mysteries. Her books are set in early 1900's - 1930's. Again light reading, entertaining and very enlightening about women's place in that era.
I've enjoyed these books more so then the hardcore mysteries I once used to read.
Never thought I would ever read this type of book, set outside the USA and written by a Brit. Now, I am craving more. It is addicting but so enjoyable.
If you read any of the series written by these authors, start with the first one in each series.
Barnes and Noble has a good listing with descriptions, dates and where the books stand in a series. Especially if you have a NOOK.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i stick with romance novels. anything by lora leigh, especially the breed novels; lara adrian, again breed novels; christine feehan, carpathian series, and kresley cole, immortals.
Posted by RubyJ (Member # 28711) on :
I have to stick to light reading right now. Nothing complicated.
The M.C. Beaton series are great!! Agatha Raisin and Hamish MacBeth!
Right now I am reading the Lady Julia Grey mystery series by Deanna Raybourn.
I hope to read The Help soon.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is not light or funny, but a must read for everyone! Especially those of us dealing with the enormous egos of the medical profession. It shows that Lyme is not the only medical issue where doctors think they are gods and patients are nothing.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Mary Higgins Clark is awesome!
Posted by MysteryGirl44 (Member # 10201) on :
I'm reading "A Long Way Gone" and it's really good.
I highly recommend "Tuesdays With Morrie"
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I just love any romance novel written by Mary Balogh. She may be a bit slow in her storytelling, but she is marvelous with detail and dialogue!
Posted by chastain (Member # 34236) on :
i am a huge f scott fitzgerald fan, and i am currently reading a fascinating biography of his wife zelda by nancy mitford.
Posted by Jamers (Member # 28016) on :
Mystery-"Tuesdays with Morrie" is amazing!
Im currently reading "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. Its a good book for animals lovers, its life with a family from the dogs perspective. Sounds weird but its really good.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
the eighty dollar champion. elizabeth letts.
wonderful story of a champion jumper named snowman. truly heartwarming.
Posted by jimmy1 (Member # 33504) on :
What a great thread!
I'm reading Dickens' A Christmas Carol. I read it every year about this time.