What do you read to fill the time???

[Chelly]

I'm a teacher, so I try to keep in touch w/what my students read, when I'm not reading JE. It's not a mystery, but for a good laugh, read Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison. (There's a series, so if you like one, you might like them all.) It's teenage British humor, so some Americans might not like it as much as Brits, but I thought it was fun. Here's a link on Teenreads:

http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/0064...

[Megan]

I like to listen to Janet Evanovich's stand alone romance books at work on audio book because they are appropriate for the office. Unfortunately, I'm almost through all her stand alone books. Can anyone recommend an author who also writes funny romantic novels that would be work appropriate, but still good? Thanks in advance!

[Annie]

I like Sheryl Woods and Susan Mallery for work appropriate romances. They are clean and still have the feel good comedy to them.

[Megan]

Annie wrote: "I like Sheryl Woods and Susan Mallery for work appropriate romances. They are clean and still have the feel good comedy to them."

Thanks Annie!

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Jessica wrote: "'Agnes and the Hitman' is one of my FAV books!(All of Jennifer Crusie's book have great wit, so if you haven't read any of her other stuff I highly recommend them -Some of the best are: 'Bet Me', '..."

I have loved laughing at her Stephanie Plum series, first I have read of here books. I love them!
I also love the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. Kind of deep, so I read a couple of books between books :-) Janet Evanovich is a great series!

[Magpie67]

Lots of Murder and Mayhem and Mystery or Romance depends on the mood!

Sometimes other books like Evanovich's or a NY bestseller title too.

[Melissa **]

Leslie wrote: "I have enjoyed Jennifer Crusie.
She has a few books in a series-called Welcome to Temptation. Also has several stand alones that I have thoroughly enjoyed. "

I just started reading her books and I really like them too!!! They are funny and entertaning!!

[SarahSmith]

Melissa wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have enjoyed Jennifer Crusie.
She has a few books in a series-called Welcome to Temptation. Also has several stand alones that I have thoroughly enjoyed. "

I ju..."

I love Jennifer Crusie - Agnes and the Hitman is my all-time favorite of hers. I also enjoy Christie Craig, her Divorced, Desperate and ... series is hilarious.

[Magpie67]

Bobbie Faye's Very (very, very, very) Bad Day by Toni McGee Causey

this series is like Stephanie on crack in the bayou. Hilarious!!!!

[Sassychassy]

I enjoyed the High Heels Mysteries series by Gemma Halliday. It is the closest I've come to finding a mystery with wacky mishaps and zany side characters that makes me laugh out loud. Still not as good as Janet, but fun none the less :0)

[Magpie67]

Thanks Sassy! Adding this mix to my collection of what to read in the future. :0)

[Anita]

I just finished a wonderful paranormal-lite, cozy-mystery book that should appeal to JE fans. The Skeleton in the Closet by Angie Fox.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[DKT]

Loved this Book! It was really good and there are several in the series.

[Magpie67]

Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot

Has been fun lately!!!!


Also I re-read so now I'm cruising through (book two) Loving those Waverly sisters

[Anita]

Cozy-mystery in the Big Easy. Uneasy in New Orleans by Carol Carson.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anita]

Death Before Decaf by Caroline Fardig.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Ellen]

Started reading Carolyn Haines...A Southern Belle Mystery about Sarah Booth Delaney who is a Private Investigator. Really enjoying her books.

[Anita]

DKT wrote: "

Loved this Book! It was really good and there are several in the series."

I've read the Ghost in Law series by Jana Deleon and loved it. Very funny with a cozy mystery, great stuff.

[Anita]

I just finished Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts. La Nora at her romantic, paranormal best.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anita]

I don't know how many of you read Historical Romance, but they are re-issueing the books of my favorite Historical author and I got Chance The Winds of Fortune by Laurie McBain as an ARC. It is fantastic.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kim]

I love this series as well as this series will be out in the new year.

I also have to start on the Sue Grafton Alphabet mysteries assorted Norse & Viking culture books

Rita Mae Brown & Sneakie Pie Brown Mysteries this one was my fave so far

Jill Churchill books in this series

[Anita]

The Sue Grafton Kinsey Millhone Series is on of my favorite and it makes me so sad that it is almost over.

[Anita]

I just finished Just Married Again: A Romantic Comedy by Janet Evanovich writing partner Charlotte Hughes. It is a sweet, fun second chance romance.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kim]

[Kalan]

Readers compare my series to Stephanie. They call my Lilly Atkins "the Stephanie Plum of the South!"

[Anita]

Like the sound of your series. Since Home Is Where Your Boots Are is free on Kindle, I'll check it out.

[Kalan]

My series, The MisAdventures of Miss Lilly has been compared to Janet Evanovich. Readers call Lilly "the Stephanie Plum of the South."

Volume One: Home Is Where Your Boots Are (Free as an eBook through December

Volume Two: These Boots Are Made for Butt-Kickin' ($.99 through December)


There's also a prologue novella series that can be read at any time (I recommend the reading after the first two. :-)).
Blame It All On My Boots (Free as an eBook)


I hope y'all enjoy if you get a chance!
In love and cowgirl boots, Kalan
Kalan Chapman Lloyd

[Kalan]

Anita wrote: "Like the sound of your series. Since Home Is Where Your Boots Are is free on Kindle, I'll check it out."

Let me know what you think, Anita! Happy reading!

[Anita]

I love the Janet Evanovich formula: humor, romance, mystery. All three get me as a reader for life, but I'll take any two elements for a good read. Since December is a little crazy, I hope do a lot of reading in January.

[Anita]

Wild ride for the fourth book in this series. Running Wilde by Tonya Burrows.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Robin]

if you love Stephanie Plum give the Davis Way series by Gretchen Archer a try. I saw it mentioned on several sites for mysteries but when I came across a plug by Janet Evanovich I had to give it a try ..loved them and very similar style

[Mbs]

A Date With Fate is really funny and a good mystery.

[Anita]

I'm reading a great cozy series, A Java Jive Mystery, and the current book A Whole Latte Murder by Caroline Fardig will publish on 11/8/2016. It has some elements of the Plum series, a love triangle, smart heroine and humor. I really like this series.

[Cheri]

I read Sue Grafton...waiting for the new book. I also read China Bayles series by Susan Wittig Albert and Rita Mae Brown

[Anita]

Wonderful cozy mystery series by Caroline Fardig 4-Stars
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anita]

Scandal in Spring 4-Star
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cheri]

Whatever I can get my hands on, lol!

[Anita]

Four wonderful books are set for publication today. Each is unique and special. Enjoy.

A cozy-mystery that has been a joy to read Brew or Die: A Java Jive Mystery by Caroline Fardig 4-Stars
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A solid romantic-suspense. The Hangman 4-Stars
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A wonderful romantic-suspense lite. Murphy's Law 4-Star
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A delightful cozy-mystery-paranormal that is just plain fun. Sweet Tea and Spirits 4-Stars
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cheri]

Magpie67 wrote: "Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot

Has been fun lately!!!!


Also I re-read so now I'm cruising thro..."

I love all Sarah Addison Allen's books....Waverley Series was great!

[Anita]

Entertaining, short, cozy-mystery. Mayhem on the Orchid Isle by Aysia Amery 4-Stars
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mbs]

I love a LOL book. Janet Evanowich being one of my favorites. Camilla Chafer is similar. She has the Lexi Graves series. There is a lot of fun characters. Also really enjoyed the Peaches Monroe series by Mimi Stong. Tracy Ellen starts with A Date With Fate. You will love her and her family. I have a few more but if you love The Stephanie Plum series you'll love these.

[Anita]

I'm always looking for authors that write with humor, romance and mystery.

[Anita]

The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard 4-Stars
Sexy hot and wonderfully sweet
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Gail]

I have enjoyed the Charley Davidson character in Darynda Jones' books, First Grave on the Right is #1. So irreverently funny, but with romance and mystery right up there! I heard the series is wrapping up with the 12th book, will be sad to leave these characters, might have to re-read them, they are that good!

[Kim]

A variety of stories. Just look through my shelves esp. The ones by year that will show you what I've read each year.

[Anita]

I currently reading Seeing Red by Sandra Brown. Great book.

[Cheri]

Anita wrote: "I currently reading Seeing Red by Sandra Brown. Great book."

I can't wait to get my hands on this one. I'm first on my library holds list :)

[Robin]

with similar humor and mystery I read Gretchen Archer , Susan Boyer, Julie Mulhern and a few others.. all have great mystery series with a lot of humor

[Robin]

also try Larissa Reinhardt, Kendal Lynn and Chrissy Jameson. Also good reads with fun series

[Kimiko]

I read one book and then I also listen to an Audio CD since I spend 2 hours on the road every day driving. Currently--Audio is "Come Sundown" by Nora Roberts and hardcover "Off the Grid" a Monkeewrench novel (series). Both really good!