NEED a good book please Looking for a good book LOVE non fiction- loved Harry Potter, Dan Brown Books, Freakonomics, I'm not crazy about romance or scary books.... but... i SO want to read a good book i'm open to anything :) |
Have you ever read any Sophie Kinsella, Fiona Neill, Marian Keyes or Freya North? Think Bridget Jones style writing and that's the kind of genre they are. I absolutely love these authors. Amongst others and I love the books you just mentioned so maybe you might like them. |
I like Debbie Macomber's books, especially her Blossom Street and Cedar Cove series. They're very light, easy reading. |
WONDERFUL thanks guys! you just never know when you go to the library what is good and what isn't worth your time! i'll go check these out! |
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ok went and looked up those authors- and gotta say- i'm not a "Girly" novel kinda gal.... But i do think i'll give the shopaholic series a go! Open to more suggestions :) |
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The Twilight books are really good although the obsession with them is getting a bit over the top... Here's a list of some of my favorites: Alice Sebold - The Lovely Bones, Lucky and The Almost Moon. Jeannette Walls - The Glass Castle Jay Asher - Thirteen Reasons Why Ann Packer - The Dive From Clausen's Pier Elizabeth Cox - The Slow Moon |
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Yeah, they are a vampire romance but the characters are captivating. The first book is the best IMO, and focuses more on the interpersonal relationships than the supernatural aspects. |
The Twilight books are good, and that usually isn't my type of thing...but got sucked right into them:D Jodi Piccoult has some good books. Maeve Binchey is one of my favorite authors too. She's Irish and I love the way her characters speak. Tara Road by her is excellent, but I like all of her books. |
Hi Marci, I'm back :) Hey, the Twilight books are great!!! give them a try :) I looove them. I know there is a lot of crazyness going on right now about the whole thing and the movies, but the story is pretty good. |
This may be way out there for you, but I like R.A. Salvatore. He writes mostly fantasy books (think Lord of the Rings type books, you know, elves, magic). The best books by him that I liked were the Highwayman, and the Dark Elf Trilogy. Be careful picking out a book by him though since he writes in Trilogies mostly, so make sure you are getting the first book in the story. |
Have you ever read the Melanie Travis Mysteries? They're good books. They're mysteries that revolve around dogs and dog shows. :) I can't think of the author though... :( |
I have recently been reading Beverly Lewis books. She writes about the Amish people. I know to some this doesn't sound very intriguing, because at first I thought the same. However, I love to read and am generally open minded when it comes to reading, so I tried one of her books and that was all it took........I was hooked. Most of the settings take place in or around Lancaster, PA. She has taken great pains to keep the history of the Amish people and their ways, culture, speech, etc. accurate. I found myself actually there with these people.......laughing, crying and cheering them on......well, I guess by now you can tell I am a true fan of Beverly Lewis. You might want to try a book of hers. Have a great Day! |
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I have to agree with what people are saying about the Twilight series. I am NOT a fan of vampire anything, but these books just sucked me in. In fact, my husband didn't see me for 3 weeks unless I was in my chair reading. I think he was fed up with that. I now am reading the Lord of the Rings series. A bit tougher read with the way the language is written (old style), you have to concentrate, but I'm enjoying them, nonetheless. I loved the movies. I also like Star Trek: The Next Generation. I know, I'm a nerd, but I started watching the series back in high school with my dad cause that's all that came on our tv then at that time of day. But I got hooked and started reading the books, too. They are fun reads if you like that sort of thing. |
I really love almost ALL of Jodi Picoult's books! My Sister's Keeper, Change of Heart, etc. Pretty much every single book I've read of hers has left me with a OMG face and I can't put the book down and I'm not a big reader. She writes a lot about real-life situations, sometimes her books are kind of depressing but they're all written soo well. Alot of trial stuff, murder stuff, mixed in with a little romance. Maybe it doesn't sound appealing but I'm begging you to check her out lol! Read the summaries of each of her books and see which one interests you the most. |
I just read woodswoman by ann la bastille a fascinating independant woman who makes her own life in the adirondacks. There is 4 of them im on number 3. |
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That gives me an idea. Is there a such thing as an online book club? We could choose a book every month then start a thread to talk about it the last day of the month. |
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:thumbup:A wonderful book "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young. The #1 New York Times Bestseller. Where tradedy confront eternity. I couldn't put it down and it made me really look at things in a whole new perspective. Just peek at it in the bookstore. It comes in paperback now too. |
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My cousin had two books published last year - they are both science fiction (which I DO NOT like at all) ~ however I LOVED these books. I would highly recommend them in order and a third will be coming in 2010.... Scott Sigler is the author; Infected and Contagious are the two books. |
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins is a MUST read. It is the 1st book in the trilogy that she has. I just found out its going to be made into a movie and released in 2011. I am soooo FREAKIN" EXCITED!!! *dances and squeals* |
I'm a book NERD!! I love reading! One of my most recent reads: Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult. I've started a few books by her that I couldn't get into - not so with this book. It's heartbreaking and a great read. Amazon.com: Handle with Care: A Novel: Jodi... |
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I also recommend anything Jodi Picoult. I just finished her latest- "Handle With Care"- SO good! Besides that one- try, my sisters keeper, nineteen minutes, perfect match, and change of heart! |
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