"In Bed" with James Patterson
Posted by Goodreads on May 2, 2010
James Patterson doesn't do anything halfway. When we asked this suspense author for his favorite books, he went the extra mile and took a picture of them nestled in his backyard hammock! Apart from being supremely cool, he's also penned a number of bestsellers, including Along Came a Spider and 1st to Die, so we're sure he knows a page-turner when he sees one. Here are some of Patterson's favorite "bedtime books."
Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais"Elvis Cole is back and he isn't missing a beat. I don't know how many Elvis Cole detective thrillers there have been at this point, but he's one I'm definitely glad has stuck around."
Fidelity by Thomas Perry"If you like your thrillers smart, twisty, and full of human drama, Thomas Perry novels are a good place to spend some time. I'd recommend getting this one in hardcover because you'll grip it so hard, a paperback edition will get disfigured."
The Bin Ladens by Steve Coll"This is an authoritative, compelling, surprising, and often terrifying look at the family that raised and now lives in the shadow of America's most famous enemy. It's not exactly an airy read, but the stunning facts woven together by this Pulitzer-winning author managed to keep the pages turning for me."
Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku"Michio Kaku has established himself as one of the few people in the world who can take the 'un' out of the unintelligible world of cutting-edge science. This one's about things from the world of science fiction that you might think impossible...but aren't."
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney"This one's Jack Patterson tested and James Patterson approved. I'm starting a program for parents and educators called ReadKiddoRead.com very shortly. It'll be a site where a librarian pal of mine and I pinpoint the books that can get your kids hooked on reading. This Wimpy Kid is going to be at the top of the heap."
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Jul 10, 2011 06:10PM
omgh great choice with the whole Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. iread (and have) the whole series! thanks for taking time to take the pic and do an interveiw! ;)
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James Patterson is an Elvis Cole fan? I've always thought Robert Crais really hit his stride with Elvis Cole and the Joe Pike series.I'm a big fan of Crais and Patterson.
i love to read and i always have a book in my handsanita
I just put the link to your ReadKiddoRead.com on our school web site. I'm the secretary at the school and everyone knows that during my break time I can be found hiding in a room reading. I hope this will get some students and parents on a reading binge :-)
James Patterson likes Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Huh, who knew?
James Patterson is a fan of Elvis Cole!! IIt is like a bolt from the blue. I myself is a great fan of Patterson and Robert Crais. I am looking forward for more suggestions. Thanks for the interesting piece ofinformation.
I love James Patterson's books! I especially love the I Funny series, it's hilarious!
I've read and love all of James Patterson's books.
When is James Patterson going to make a movie of Maximum Ride???
I would love to see the Women's Murder Club series be made into a movie or Television series. That would be amazing!
