Whatcha readin'?

[Nickel]

I usually have a stack of books on deck to read, but I've read them all and I need something new! Any recommendations? Books, authors, etc? The little one is getting into chapter books and I have a great list for him and a library trip is in order. I hate going and not picking up a book or two for myself. This gorgeous weather is just screaming for me to sit out on the patio and read, and so far I've been reduced to my guilty pleasure (fashion magazines ).

I've been really into Tudor England lately, but my library's pretty small town and I can't find much on the subject. I just read "Sex With Kings", which was very interesting, but poorly written.

I have this on the way from Amazon, but I want something to read in the meantime, and I need to build my stack back up. I'm lost without a stack of unread books.

[ocean733]

Originally Posted by Nickel

I'm lost without a stack of unread books.

Me too, but I've been into true crime. Does that interest you?

[my-thyme]

Just finished Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" - great read

[Christy]

Originally Posted by Nickel

I've been really into Tudor England lately

Have you read "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The Boleyn Inheritance". Those are pretty good.

I am at a loss for books these days. Nothing looks interesting. I typically get all of my good books from my friend who's an avid reader. She weeds out all the crap for me and only sends the good ones my way. But she got a Kindle for Christmas, now I screwed.

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by ocean733

Me too, but I've been into true crime. Does that interest you?

I'll read anything, what are a few good ones to try?

Originally Posted by my-thyme

Just finished Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" - great read

I read that a few years ago and liked it. He has a new one coming out sometime (no release date) that looks interesting.

Originally Posted by Christy

Have you read "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The Boleyn Inheritance". Those are pretty good.

I am at a loss for books these days. Nothing looks interesting. I typically get all of my good books from my friend who's an avid reader. She weeds out all the crap for me and only sends the good ones my way. But she got a Kindle for Christmas, now I screwed.

I saw "The Other Boleyn Girl" (the movie) and didn't really care for the way they handled the charges against Anne. I've been holding off on the books, but I may try them.

My taste has changed in the last couple of years, so I'm having a hard time finding books that interest me. I find myself picking up books by authors I used to like and putting them down after the first chapter. They just aren't enough anymore.


I did read Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger and LOVED it. Didn't like Catcher in the Rye, though.

[cckruz]

Janet Evanovich. Start with One for the Money Her book are "laugh out loud" funny. The 15th one in the series is coming out this summer.

Charlaine Harris. She is the author who wrote the books based on the True Blood series on HBO.

These are easy, but fun reads.

[Cowgirl]

I read a bunch of Mary Higgins Clark the past 2 years or so. They're pretty good, and an easy read.

Take a break from the heavy books and read Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series! They're hilarious and a super quick read! You'll like 'em, and they'll make you .

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by cckruz

Janet Evanovich. Start with One for the Money Her book are "laugh out loud" funny. The 15th one in the series is coming out this summer.

Charlaine Harris. She is the author who wrote the books based on the True Blood series on HBO.

These are easy, but fun reads.

GMTA!

Plum Island - Nelson DeMille

[Cowgirl]

Oh, I also really enjoyed Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver and Salem Falls by Jodi Piccoult. I've wanted to read more of Piccoult's stuff, but I always forget when I go to the library.