Carl Hiaasen - What do you recommend?

[Amy]

I'm wanting to start reading some Hiaasen, but - so many to choose from! Any suggestions on what would be the best book to start with? Thanks!

[Jody]

H, I've only read Nature Girl and his kids book. Enjoyed NG, and I'd appreciate other title recommendations too!

[Cami]

I've read almost all of his books, and I loved Skinny Dip, I think I've listened to it 5+ times.

[Ky]

Stormy Weather and Lucky You are great. I enjoy his writing and have read most of his books.

[Amy]

Thank you, Jody, Cami and Ky! Now, I've got something to start on. Can't wait!

[Joanie]

I generally like all his books. For those of you who have are a little sweet on YA novels, try Hoot. It's better than the movie and is perfect to share with kids.

[Amy]

Thanks, Joanie! I saw in yesterday's NY Times book review section a review of his latest book, Razor Girl - sounds like a lot of fun.

[Brooke]

I've also read Stormy Weather and Skinny Dip, and both were enjoyable. Just fun, quick reads that keep you interested while also not needing a lot of concentration (so they can be read while in front of the TV, etc). I have Bad Monkey but haven't read it yet. I'll probably read that one before the year is up.

[Bonnie G.]

Tourist Season or Striptease would likely be my picks. Lots of laughing in both! Hiassen is an author I can read maybe once a year or less -- I think he is funny, and then it gets just a hair too relentlessly silly and I tire of it. But if I don't overdo my intake I love him.

[Amy]

Thanks so much, everyone! I'm reading a wonderful, "meaty" book right now (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...) and wanted something lighter to read a bit down the road. Sounds like Hiaasen will fit the bill. Thanks again for the input!

[Bonnie G.]

I absolutely loved Ghettoside! The reporting is.brilliant and it really sheds light on some fundamental issues. It also breajs your heart. Escapist it is not?

[Amy]

Yes, Bonnie! Ghettoside is now the prism I see everything through nowadays.