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Heather L: I added Night Diver to my TBR list. Eliz. Lowell has written some excellent books (to this reader's delight).
Just finished Vicious. I was surprised. Solid four star read. If you are even a little bit interested in mutant/superhero themed books, then I encourage you to check out out. A fresh, intelligent take on the subject. I realize why people raved about it. I recommend it!
I find myself picking up books that are quick-paced and are essentially stories within stories (even though the books themselves can be pretty lengthy!). Edward Rutherfurd (Sarum, Princes of Ireland, etc.) is a great example for fiction and Michael Lewis (Moneyball, The Big Short) for nonfiction. I love learning about how people think and how they interact with each other, which I think feeds into my love of cozies!
Melodie wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Just finished Written in Red last night. Add me to the bandwagon - I thought this was a 5 star read. Excellent story!"ANOTHER one to ad..."
Yes, and the second book too! Murder of Crows. I'm *almost* 100% sure you are going to absolutely love them. I couldn't put either of them down; it was like a sickness. Laundry did not get done. ;)
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I'm blaming all of you for my lack of sleep tonight :) Written in Red was available at the library and I've just finished the previous one, so I began it at night... At 1:00 am I had to force myself to put it down because I wake up at 05:30 am.
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Hi Nancy! I finished last night (stayed up later than I should have) and liked it. ☺
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Hi Nancy! I finished last night (stayed up later than I shou..."
You are baaad :'-( I have to request it at the library :(
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Marisa wrote: "I'm blaming all of you for my lack of sleep tonight :) Written in Red was available at the library and I've just finished the previous one, so I began it at night... At 1:00 am I had to force myself to put it down because I wake up at 05:30 am."*hands Marisa a double shot espresso...*
I'm not reading two books - Into the Wilderness and Here be Dragons. On a bit of an historical fiction kick...
I finished
The One. Thought it was mostly just okay. Parts were good, but on the whole kind of disappointed even though it ended the way I wanted.
Melodie wrote: "I finished The One. Thought it was mostly just okay. Parts were good, but on the whole kind of disappointed even though it ended the way I wanted."
This was definitely the weakest of the three. Ended the way I wanted as well. As a whole, I thought it was a good series.
The One. Thought it was mostly just okay. Parts were good, but on the whole kind of disappointed even though it ended the way I wanted."This was definitely the weakest of the three. Ended the way I wanted as well. As a whole, I thought it was a good series.
After hearing what a good author the late Vince Flynn was of action books, I found one at the used book store called Protect and Defend, andfinished it today. If you like this sort of thing - along the lines of Tom Clancy - it was very good.
reading James Pattersons Suzannes diary for nicholas. a high pitched emotional drama . loved it so far.
MaryJo wrote: "After hearing what a good author the late Vince Flynn was of action books, I found one at the used book store called Protect and Defend, andfinished it today. If you like this sort ..."
I read all his books. You might want to try Brad Thor; he is good too.
Reading True Colors. My first Kristin Hannah book.
Evelyn wrote: "Reading True Colors. My first Kristin Hannah book."
Firefly Lane
by Kristin Hannah is reeeeally good.
Firefly Lane
by Kristin Hannah is reeeeally good.
Thanks Christina, I've added it to my list.
Finally finished reading The Deliverance of Evil which was a very dark mystery but very good although very long. I've moved on to Invisible Ellen.
Tonight I am starting on Watching The Dark
, another in the Inspector Banks series. I love that series. It is so well written.
Neva wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "After hearing what a good author the late Vince Flynn was of action books, I found one at the used book store called Protect and Defend, andfinished it today. If you ..."
These action thrillers usually aren't my thing, but thanks for that recommendation, Neva. I volunteer at a bookstore, and will remember that author for customers looking for a new read.
MaryJo wrote: "These action thrillers usually aren't my thing, but thanks for that recommendation, Neva. I volunteer at a bookstore, and will remember that author for customers looking for a new read. "Brad Thor has a reputation as a squeaky clean writer who doesn't use profanity etc in his books. Although I'm yet to read his books. Action thrillers aren't my favorites either. But The Camel Club Series have captured my heart. There are 5 book in it. And I have rated 3 of them 5 stars, and 2, 4 stars.
Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and the master, Dick Francis. Love Felix Francis's books, too.
I've got all the books of Robert B. Parker, but I fear he'll be inferior to the erratic Ellery Queen novels that I've read somewhat.
Luffy wrote: "I've got all the books of Robert B. Parker, but I fear he'll be inferior to the erratic Ellery Queen novels that I've read somewhat."No way Parker can be inferior to anyone! The Spenser books are classic hard-boiled mysteries. I have seen interviews with other writers in that genre who point to him as one of the reasons they do what they do. LOOKING FOR RACHEL WALLACE is frequently referenced by some as what put them on the road to being writers.
Lisa wrote: "Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and the master, Dick Francis. Love Felix Francis's books, too."It doesn't get any better than Parker and Crais! I read some Dick Francis some years ago and liked them, but nothing like my enthusiasm for Parker & Crais!
Melodie wrote: "hard-boiled"That confirms my fears. Hard boiled simply means it's not funny and has boring parts.
Luffy wrote: "Melodie wrote: "hard-boiled"That confirms my fears. Hard boiled simply means it's not funny and has boring parts."
Spenser is NEVER boring and he has a very sarcastic wit. You have obviously never read a good hardboiled mystery if you think there's never any humor involved. Spenser and Hawk can crack me up sometimes.
The fault often lies with me. English not being my mother tongue, I miss all the double entendres and puns of, say, the Stephanie Plum series. What makes me laugh are books like Laura Levine's, and David Thorne's
That's about it. In terms of stand up comedy, George Carlin's jokes go over my head, and Bill Hicks... and Bill Bailey(in the program QI) make me laugh a lot.
Melodie wrote: "Spenser and Hawk can crack me up sometimes. "Despite what I've said above, sometimes I don't laugh at jokes that I 'get'. For me, the writers have to come up with a really witty joke to make me laugh, not this watered down stuff that cracks you up "sometimes". Can you give me an example of a good joke in those books?
Luffy wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Spenser and Hawk can crack me up sometimes. "Despite what I've said above, sometimes I don't laugh at jokes that I 'get'. For me, the writers have to come up with a really witty j..."
Didn't think about the language barrier. If Carlin is over your head then you might not get the sarcasm. Try one sometime. If you like it, you like it. If you don't, you don't. I won't make any further recommendations or comments to you about something other than cozies.
Melodie wrote: "I won't make any further recommendations or comments to you about something other than cozies. "Why not. I'm certain there are potentially many books on which we'll agree. I was just being flippant because it's early days for me on this board. Friends?
Luffy wrote: "Melodie wrote: "I won't make any further recommendations or comments to you about something other than cozies. "Why not. I'm certain there are potentially many books on which we'll agree. I was j..."
No problem! :-)
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I've been reading First Grave on the Right this weekend, currently just over halfway through. Funny, but wouldn't you know it's another author with a "just then" fettish. :-/
Heather L wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Just finished Sixth Grave on the Edge last night. Love this series..."I've been reading First Grave on the Right this wee..."
Really? It's been awhile since I've read the first one. I've never noticed the 'just then' abuse and couldn't begin to tell you if it's still being abused in Sixth... Now I sort of with I had the e-book version so I could do a "find"....
Clare wrote: "I know I'm late to the party, but I just read Hunger Games and really enjoyed it!"THG is a good, maybe a very good book, but I can't read it again. It doesn't have that kind of staying power for me.
I'm going to read
. I think few people here read thrillers, am I right?
I'm reading Belonging
. This is my first NT book out of the Hot Flaash Club series. It is a good summer chick lit read.
Clare wrote: "I know I'm late to the party, but I just read Hunger Games and really enjoyed it!"Better late than never. I loved it. If you end up liking it I would also recommend The Knife of Never Letting Go
. It is the only other Dystopian series I loved (more than HG to be honest :) Most of the other series have fallen short for me but I am picky!
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Most of the other series have fallen short for me but I am picky! "You're not picky. Most Dystopian novels are mediocre.
You are probably right Luffy! Chaos Walking is excellent though IMO. Ever since I read it I can not find anything else even close. It has ruined me!
The solution for that is to re read that book till you can't bear to read it another time. It worked for me(Harry Potter 'victim')
Luffy wrote: "I'm going to read . I think few people here read thrillers, am I right?"I love thrillers too. Of course, my favorites are usually mystery/thrillers.
I'm reading Beatrice Munson which is solidly chick lit.
Edit: This book was so above and beyond chick lit. It was flat out a great read.
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Clare wrote: "I know I'm late to the party, but I just read Hunger Games and really enjoyed it!"Better late than never. I loved it. If you end up liking it I would also recommend [book:The Knif..."
I keep meaning to get this one since you loved it so much. I have it on my Kindle.
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ANOTHER one to add to the Pile!!