Christopher Moore

[Shanon]

I haven't read a book by Christopher Moore yet but really want to.

Any suggestions on which of his books would be a good first?

[Elena]

The first book I read was The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 and loved it. After that one I read A Dirty Job and didn't like it at all...
Still, I am going to try another one from him, I have Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal on my to-read list

[Kathryn]

A Dirty Job is one of my favorite books ever. He also has a vampire series, which I strongly recommend, and has some crossover characters with Dirty Job. Book 3 of the series is coming out soon. I would start with Bloodsucking Fiends and then You Suck A Love Story.

[Amanda]

Really, A Dirty Job just didn't do it for me. I tried to read it but just couldn't get into it.

[Jessica]

I think Dirty Job is more entertaining if you've read You Suck & Bloodsucking Fiends.

I didn't enjoy Practical Demonkeeping nearly as much as the above 3.

[Shanon]

Kathryn wrote: "I would start with Bloodsucking Fiends and then You Suck A Love Story."

I have that, I think. I see what I can do about finding it & starting it soon! Thanks everyone!


Gypsy wrote: "I read The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 and found it to be absolutely awful. It didn't make any sense at all. But then I was told that it would..."
So is the Stupidest Angel part of a series then?

[Kathryn]

Moore has a bunch of crossover characters in different books. The only books you really should read in any type of order are his vampire books.

[Kim]

I loved "Lamb", and I also enjoyed his book about the sea monster, but the title escapes me at the moment....

[Shanon]

I don't think I've ever read a book about a sea monster... :) I might have to search that one out!

[Sandy]

My favorite was Bloodsucking Fiends.

[Kim]

It's called "The lust lizard of melancholy cove". I knew I'd think of it!

[Torianne]

The first book I read of Christopher Moore's works was "A Dirty Job." I loved the main character's sense of humor. I laughed so much throughout the whole book.

[Michelle]

My first Moore book was A DIRTY JOB and I absolutely loved it. I have also read the vampire books, LAMB (one of my favorite books ever!) and THE STUPIDEST ANGEL and have a few more on the shelves to get to, but I'm taking my time because he's one of my favorite authors and I don't want to get caught up and have to wait for more books!

[Terri]

I really enjoyed Bloodsucking Fiends.

[Melodie]

Kathryn wrote: "A Dirty Job is one of my favorite books ever. He also has a vampire series, which I strongly recommend, and has some crossover characters with Dirty Job. Book 3 of the series is coming out soon. I ..."

Book 3 actually has been out for a few months now. It's called .

[Melodie]

I loved the Vampire series and also loved A DIRTY JOB. THE ISLAND OF THE SEQUINED LOVE NUN was a good one, too.

[Jax]

Read "Lamb" first and then "Fool", I feel these two books really showcase his style of writing.

It helps if you know anythign about Catholicism and Shakespeare when you read these two, being satires.

[AH]

I just discovered Christopher Moore's books recently and I really did enjoy them. I read Bloodsucking Fiends and Bite Me. I loved his take on vampires. The characters were all crazy and zany and my favorite was the 15 year old Goth girl that narrarated - Abby Normal. She was hilarious.

[Lela]

Fluke didn't make the list...but it is really funny!