C.’s Comments (group member since Apr 20, 2013)

C.’s comments from the Clean,Non Religious-Reads group.

Awww, I'm sorry Becky, but I had to disable the option for everyone to be able to add to the bookshelves, after someone removed several of the books. :[

If you PM me with your favorites , I can add them.

Becky wrote: "I haven't tried Richard Preston. What are his like?"

OMG, he wrote the most terrifying book that I ever read in my life, and it's nonfiction[medical thriller]!
It was the first white-knuckle-heart-racing book that I ever experienced, and though read decades ago, I have never forgotten that thrill! I also loved his ~

Time for me to read some of his others.

The1selectioner wrote: "I recommend Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg. It's one of my absolute favorites! I've read it seven times! That being said, I felt let down that the author c..."

That one is on my TBR list, but no kiss.... how can that be a romance, that is enough reason to take it off my list!

Without sparking chemistry and knee-weakening kisses, I find a 'so-called' romance unbelievable.

That is soooo cool! Thanks so much for that info, Becky.

Hi Desiree, and WELCOME to the group! :D

Since I believe in neither ghosts, nor demons/angels, ....sounds like a fun read, thanks!

Anyone else have favorite 'SPOOKY' suggestions?

Becky wrote: "I agree. I REALLY don't like profanity. I don't mind the occasional D word, and can tolerate the occasional F (by that I mean VERY rare), but more than that and I can't read it. It's even worse ..."

I so agree about movies, that's why I always try to check the parental advisory on IMDb before watching one.

What is Clearplay?

Becky wrote: "I agree that every love story should end with a HEA or what's the point?"

Exactly, the way I feel! Though I would not mind at all if an author wrote a romance where an unworthy character gets dumped for a much more worthy well-developed side character, lol!

I re-watch many of the films plus my favorite DVDs during Halloween month.

My favorites are Something Wicked This Way Comes, Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark[with Kim Darby], Whatever Happened To Baby Jane, The Watcher In The Woods, Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte, The Skeleton Key.

Ramla Zareen wrote: "The following are some of my favourite Mystery authors:

GOLDEN-AGE MYSTERY:

--Agatha Christie
--Ngaio Marsh
--Dorothy L. Sayers

COZY MYSTERY:

--Jane Jeffry Mystery Series by Jill Churchill

--W..."


Thanks for those suggestions Ramla. I don't mind occasional/scattered mild cursing, in books, just can't tolerate pervasive profanity, with 'F' bombs and religious swears. Have even avoided people who talk like that all my soon to be-65 years, lol!

Becky wrote: "I agree. I read a bunch of Sherlock Holmes all in a row and that was enough to last me quite a while. Though I still LOVE Sherlock!"

LOL, yep that's exactly like what I do.

So, how do the readers of romance here feel about 'ANGST' in your romance reads?

Misunderstandings, triangles, cheating, threat/danger hanging over them, most often in the form of a psycho ex boyfriend/husband of the heroine?

I really hate these plot devices, myself, and also insist on a HEA! :D

Nope, don't do book club thingys in this group, as I have never had any interest in reading by a schedule, or by suggested titles.

I read what I want, when I want. I often have to renew my library books the maximum 3 times for three weeks each renewal, just to get them read by the due date, because I decide that recently picked up titles sound more interesting than the ones due back soon, or I've been busy watching DVDs or playing games on my PC or Kindle Fire, or socializing with friends/family lol!

Also~The Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke

Fablehaven (Fablehaven #1) by Brandon Mull

Also The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black

The Dark Is Rising series by Susan Cooper

The 7-book Harry Potter series beginning with ~

The1selectioner wrote: "Other then The Help, I have not heard of these books. I'll be sure to check them out. Thanks again, C."

You are most welcome. Those are actually Historical 'Romance'. That's why I included The Help and the link for more traditional historical fiction.

Have not heard of her, but I love a good ghost story.
Will be watching for reviews of Parrish.

The1selectioner wrote: "I've been looking for some good fantasy, but have been unsuccessful. Any ideas?"


Besides the wonderful titles already mentioned here, check out ~Green Rider

Into the Forest

The Sword of Shannara

Becky, all of those titles except 'Bring Up The Bodies' are on my TBR list! Good choices.



The1selectioner, I loved Edenbrooke!

You might also enjoy~












Remarkable Historical Fiction

Historical fiction that just draws you into the past. Christian-fiction, or at least CLEAN, non-gross books.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

Becky wrote: ":) I can go on and on about Harry Potter, so don't get me started unless you want a long conversation. :)"

Hey feel free to create a thread, lol!

I love Harry Potter, though so far have only read the first two books, but do own the DVDs.

That sounds really fun Becky!