Colum McCann's "Let The Great World Spin" is one of the best books I've read this year so far. Evocative in spirit, original in style. Will formally review later today.

One of my favorite authors is Jodi Picoult and she can also be found on GR.

I am currently reading Standing Still A Novel by Kelly Simmons. I am thoroughly enjoying the slowly unraveling story. I am fascinated by the protaganist's panic disorder and how she at the same time is crippled by it and unafraid of genuinely frightening things. I have not reached the end yet, but so far I find the book quietly surprising and engrossing.

I just finished Orange Mint and Honey: A Novel by Carleen Brice on audio and really enjoyed it. She's a GoodReads author!

I've been very pleased to find Neil Gaiman here. Love his books!!

I also recently got Luthiel's Song on Kindle for a steal at .99 cents and loved it. The author's name is Robert Fanney.

Jeremy Robinson is my favorite. I'm currently trying to get through Rai Aren's novel. Its a great story.

I hope to make this list one day. :-)

Recently I read three fabulous books by Neil Gaiman, one by Lisa See, one by Jennifer Crusie and one by the talented Ed Linsky. Great fun.

Crystal, you are like a snake. Slithering through this site. Slither no more.

I'm new to GR. I hope you'll check out my work. :-)

J.J. Hebert

Welcome to my group JJ.
Being new to Goodreads, I am assuming you arent too certain of the rules and guidelines each group has.

If you take a moment, please read my rules and guidelines under the Rules/Important Announcement folder. I outline how I like to see new members participate within the group there.

This is not actually the proper spot for you to post your stuff. This spot is where my members tell each other of the goodreads authors they have read and enjoyed.

I would like to see you post an introduction thread under the newbies folder, and then get involved in the groups current threads before posting information about your work. We tend to be more open minded to members who share with us, and get to know us before promoting their stuff.

Justs a kindly heads up.
Thanks.

The Help by Goodreads author Kathryn Stockett is one of the best books I have read this summer.

Oh my gosh, I love Sara Shepard. I picked up her book, Pretty Little Liars when I was working in the library. We had just received it from a patron and I loved it. For my birthday I bought more of the series. I can't wait to get a chance to read them.

Diane "Candy" wrote: My sister Dawn Thompson. She wrote a bit of everything, Historical Suspense, Historical Paranormal, Historical Romance. She was a very beautiful writer

I have read many of Dawn Thompsons books and they were all really good.

Authors on here to recommend
In the Young Adult /Christian category would be Donita K. PaulShe has a series with dragons and such in it that is just enchanting. My son read them all and has passed them on to me and I have even read several so far and have to admit they are really good even though not Technically a Kid anymore
Paranormal Romance/Vamps category would be Amanda Ashley Been reading hers for years. The books are easy reads and not so graphic or smutty you have to read with your eyes half closed
Historical Fiction category Sandra GullandShe has a great trilogy about Josephine Bonaparte

I highly recommend that everyone in this group check out C.S. Marks and her Elfhunter trilogy. Her writing is superb and has gained her quite a following. Even if you are not a fan of fantasy but enjoy reading superlatively written books with interesting characters then you really should do yourself a favor and get your hands on Mrs. Marks' books.

The suggested reading order of the Elfhunter trilogy is:

Elfhunter A Tale Of Alterra, The World That Is

Fire-Heart A Tale of Alterra, The World That Is

Ravenshade A Tale of Alterra, The World that Is

I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I have.

Bernadette SimpsonAn ABC Escapade through EgyptThis is amazing, fantastic book! I can't say enough about the content and the illustrations. I wish I found it when my children were smaller. I would recommend it especially to PARENTS OF GIFTED CHILDREN! You can read it with gifted kids as early as 2 years of age! Parents whose children love DK Eyewitness books should note this book and the author

Mary wrote The Help by Goodreads author Kathryn Stockett is one of the best books I have read this summer.

I agree!! I loved this book.

I loved Dawn Thompson's books and really miss her writing. You should be very proud of your sister.

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Wen wrote: "Diane "Candy" wrote: My sister Dawn Thompson. She wrote a bit of everything, Historical Suspense, Historical Paranormal, Historical Romance. She was a very beautiful writer

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