The Recommend a Book Chain Game

[Stephanie]

Heather wrote: "The Seeing Stone sounds interesting...I love Arthurian legend! In fact, that's what I'm currently reading about in The Winter King.

I'll recommend The Lace Reader - Mosin Hamid.

[Andrew]

Looks Exciting!

Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

[Andrew]

Not a book I would read unless it was for school.

I would recomend The Five people you meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

[Leanne]

I would agree because, although I haven't read this particular book, I have read another of his which I LOVED so I definately plan on reading this one myself.

The Clan of The Cave Bear by Jean M Auel

[Nancy]

I read and enjoyed it, but for some reason never continued on with the series.

Kitty and the Midnight Hour

[Sherry]

Kitty and the Midnight Hour

Sounds like an interesting premise...specially for the 'monster' phase in book themes lately!

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands by Jorge Amado

[Angela]

I have read a couple of classics, but they are really hard for me to get into... I have thought about this book, but have not added it to my TBR

[Book:Crank] by Ellen Hopkins

[Kandice]

I think this is the one written in free verse? I looked at it in the store, but it almost gave me headache just looking, forget reading!

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

[Andrew]

Loved it!

I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

[Stephanie]

Oooh, reading The Book Thief and really liking it so far, so I would definitely check out another Zusak.

If I Am Missing or Dead A Sister's Story of Love, Murder, and Liberation - Janine Latus

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

never read it..but heard excellent things about it.


Love Is a Mix Tape Life and Loss, One Song at a Time

[Angela]

Read it, it was good.

Sisters Keeper

[Debby]

Fiona wrote: "I wouldn't say there was any explicit descriptions of violence or torture (no torture from what I remember).

It is more an exploration into the development of a female psychopath starting in the p..."

Thanks Fions! I'll be adding The Four Last Things to my TBR and let you know how it goes.

Hey Jamie! Love is a Mix Tape sounds great!

Angels, if you're talking about My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, I read it last year. I liked it.

I'd recommend Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane. The end of this book was GREAT - took me completely by surprise!

[Stephanie]

Not a book I would normally pick up but it looks interesting and I love branching out ...

If Not Now, When? - Primo Levi

[Debby]

If Not Now, When is definitely a book I'd like to rad. Thanks Stephanie!

I recommend My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglas in honor of today's Presidential inauguration here in the US; to remember just how far we've come and how remarkable a day this is for our country.

[Jamie]

I would definitely read My Bondage and My Freedom. In fact, I think I'll put it on my TBR list now!

How about Queen: The Story of an American Family by Alex Haley

[Kandice]

I have read this book a few times and have the mini-series on DVD. Terrific book!

Memoirs of a Geisha Arthur Golden

[Jackie]

It's one of my favorites, so a definite yes! Also, watch the movie after if you can. It's really good.

The Name of the Rose including Postscript to the Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

[Nancy]

I started it and lost interest.

The Dancers at the End of Time

[Debby]

Sounds interesting. I've not read much time travel stuff.

I highly recommend The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

I'm torn on that one. I read it in one sitting, but I felt like it covered mostly familiar ground. Ultimately though:

I agree.

I recommend Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith

[Debby]

I really want to read Fair and Tender Ladies, but I'm having trouble locating a CD copy of the book. I've read so many of Lee SMith's books and don't want to miss this one. It is on my TBR.

I recommend The Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg.

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

It's on my TBR list!


I recommend On The Road by Jack Kerouac

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I can't remember if I've read this or not. If I have, I don't remember a thing, so I better read it again!!

The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King - first of a really great mystery series!!

[Cynthia]

Mysteries aren't a huge fave of mine and I have enough series on my to read list no as it is.


Loving Frank A Novel by Nancy Horan

[Angela]

On my TBR

Your Roots are Showing by Elise Chidley

[Debby]

It sounds like an episode of Desperate Housewives...not my cup of tea.

I'd recommend Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard

[Stephanie]

Probably not my sort of book, but I'd give it a go if I happened upon a copy. I'll read pretty much anything.

Me Talk Pretty One Day - David Sedaris

[Meghan]

YES! I love David Sedaris - he is absolutely hilarious!

Knife of Never Letting Goby Patrick Ness

[Jen B]

Never heard of that one, but it sounds good, and very different from something I'd normally read. I put it on my TBR list!

Jessica Z. by Shawn Klomparens

[Angela]

On my TBR and I am excited to read it because everyone has such nice things to say about it!!!

Love Rosie by Cecelia Ahern

[Debby]

The link to Love Rosie came up with Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsells - that was weird. That book sounds good though. I'll also check out Love Rosie.

I recommend The Breakdown Lane by Jacquelyn Mitchard.

[Monica]

Jen wrote: "Never heard of that one, but it sounds good, and very different from something I'd normally read. I put it on my TBR list!

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Oh!! I want to read that book SO bad!!! So many people have said to read it!

I recommended Marley and Me... just be prepared to cry!

[Debby]

I'm putting it on my TBR.

I recommend Midwives by Chris Bohjalian (a GR author)

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

I keep hearing great things about that one, and I know I loved the one book of his I've read. If it's not on my list, I'm adding it next!

I recommend Ahab's Wife Or, The Star-gazer A Novel.

[Debby]

I read that about a year ago and it was good.

I recommend Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers.

[El]

JG, I might read that one, but I'm not interested enough to run right out for it.

I recommend The Club of Angels.

[Shannon]

I'll take The Club of Angels and recommend
Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb

Sweetness in the Belly

[Debby]

Sweetness in the Belly sounds really good. I've added it to my TBR list. I haven't read anything by this author either, so I'll check out other books by her. Thanks Shannon!

I recommend China Run by David Ball - a very good mystery about American families seeking to adopt baby girls from China.

[Christi]

I agree China Run was a good story.

I recommend The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman- it's based on a true story during WW2 when they hid Jewish people in the zoo from the Nazi's.

[Andrew]

Looks like something I would definitly read.

I recommend Empire Falls, by Richard Russo.

[Jean]

I liked Empire Falls. And also recommend the HBO movie. Great cast (Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffmann).

I also recommend Straight Man A NovelSame author. Set at a university.

[Jensownzoo]

I like comic fiction, so I will likely give that one a go.

How about A Dirty Job A Novel by Christopher Moore along that same vein?

[Natalya]

There have been a lot of really great books recommended here. My TBR list really grew in the last few days. A Dirty Job was on my TBR list and I just requested it from the library.

I recommend The Time Traveler's Wife. I really enjoyed it.

[Jen B]

The Time Traveler's Wife is on my bookshelf waiting to be read. Seems like a romantic read for Valentine's Day...

The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry Love, Laughter, and Tears at the World's Most Famous Cooking School in Paris by Kathleen Flinn

[Jensownzoo]

I got that one in the bargain bin...is waiting for me in my TBR pile.

For something somewhat food-related, how about The $64 Tomato How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden by William Alexander

[Debby]

I don't think it would hold my interest.

I recommend The Black Echo by Michael Connelly.

[Colleen]

Never heard of it.

The Painted Veil
by W. Somerset Maugham

[Nancy]

Sounds fascinating! I may have to check it out.

Brown Girl in the Ring

[Jon]

Hmm. i never would have found that book and sounds odd enough to be worth a look - ill add it!

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