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[Land Shark®]

I'm about to finish Jonathan Kellerman's latest book titled Compulsion.

Next up are the second & third books in the Dexter book series.

Dearly Devoted Dexter & Dexter In The Dark.

Anyone have any recommendations for when I'm done with those?

I'm a quick reader. TIA. :)

[Ronettess]

:) I get thirty minutes of "me time " at the library each week so I just hit the NEW RELEASE aisle running - I grab ten books and hope at least three interest me after I get home.

This week's:

Manic, A Memoir by Terri Cheney - since I can relate :)

Amy Grant - Pieces of My Life So Far and A.J. Jacobs - The Year of Living Biblically (can't put it down) - since I'm yet again really, really, really trying to be a Christian/Baptist or Catholic

(Stephen King and Robin Cook are still my ideas of best new authors, so don't listen to me :biggrin: )

[True2Blues]

If you like crime/mystery/police type books, you could read the Frost series from R.D. Wingfield.

They are about a police inspector named Jack Frost in England. There have been BBC programs based on the books.

The TV series is good, but the books are much better. They are much grittier and so well written. Unfortunately the author died this past August.

There are only six books in the series, the last of which is supposed to be released in the US today. They don't have to be read in order, each stands on it's own. The first five are available in paperback.

The books are:

"Frost at Christmas" (1984)

"A Touch of Frost" (1987)

"Night Frost" (1992)

"Hard Frost" (1995)

"Winter Frost" (1999)

"A Killing Frost" (2008)

[monica]

I'm reading The Woman Who Can't Forget - The Extraordinary Story of Living with the Most Remarkable Memory Known to Science - A Memoir by Jill Price

It's very good!

[Land Shark®]

The Frost series looks interesting.

I used to read Robin Cook all the time. Excellent medical suspense novels.

Stephen King's newest, Duma Key, was a refreshing read for me. I gave up on Stephen King a long time ago. Duma Key tells me he might be writing like he used to.

Anything by Robert McGammon... I highly recommend.

Boy's Life especially.

[Ronettess]

You mean the co-writing with Straub is over? Woo-Hoo!

(Can you tell my library isn't in a big city?)

[happy2bme]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
I'm about to finish Jonathan Kellerman's latest book titled Compulsion.

Next up are the second & third books in the Dexter book series.

Dearly Devoted Dexter & Dexter In The Dark.

Anyone have any recommendations for when I'm done with those?

I'm a quick reader. TIA. :) [/*]

I have read only one of JK's books. It was called Rage. I loved it and keep telling myself I am gonna read more.

Do you like Dean Koontz books? Most of the ones he has written are good. My mom and MIL read James Patterson.

Was Compulsion good? Can you tell me some of the better books he has written.

I also enjoy Anne Rice.

[monica]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
The Frost series looks interesting.

I used to read Robin Cook all the time. Excellent medical suspense novels.

Stephen King's newest, Duma Key, was a refreshing read for me. I gave up on Stephen King a long time ago. Duma Key tells me he might be writing like he used to.

Anything by Robert McGammon... I highly recommend.

Boy's Life especially. [/*]

Don't you love the poem at the beginning of Boy's Life?

[happy2bme]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
The Frost series looks interesting.

I used to read Robin Cook all the time. Excellent medical suspense novels.

Stephen King's newest, Duma Key, was a refreshing read for me. I gave up on Stephen King a long time ago. Duma Key tells me he might be writing like he used to.

Anything by Robert McGammon... I highly recommend.

Boy's Life especially. [/*]


I have Duma Key but have not read it. I started reading Cell but got side tracked and never finished it.

[ExArkie]

Originally posted by happy2bme


I have Duma Key but have not read it. I started reading Cell but got side tracked and never finished it. [/*]

"Cell" was TERRIBLE - and, I'm the biggest Stephen King fan since Kathy Bates! However, Duma Key is back "on track" for Mr. King! Hopefully, he'll forget how he got to the waste lands, too!!:( :)

[bchand]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
I'm about to finish Jonathan Kellerman's latest book titled Compulsion.

Next up are the second & third books in the Dexter book series.

Dearly Devoted Dexter & Dexter In The Dark.

Anyone have any recommendations for when I'm done with those?

I'm a quick reader. TIA. :) [/*]

I like Kellerman too. What did you think of Compulsion?

My son and d-i-l gave me a Sony eBook reader for mother's day along with a gift certificate for some books. I need to make a list and get them.

[Dragonfly]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
The Frost series looks interesting.

I used to read Robin Cook all the time. Excellent medical suspense novels.

Stephen King's newest, Duma Key, was a refreshing read for me. I gave up on Stephen King a long time ago. Duma Key tells me he might be writing like he used to.

Anything by Robert McGammon... I highly recommend.

Boy's Life especially. [/*]


If Stephen King is writing like he used to, then I woud read one of his books. I gave up on him a long time ago too.

My favorite author is Patricia Cornwell. I have all her books. Right now I am finishing up the Shopaholic series, I'm on Shopaholic & Baby, by Sohpie Kinsella. Those a funny books.

[cookiedog]

I just read and loved The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.

[caejde]

I'm currently trying to read about 3 books. Flags of our Fathers, Silent Warrior, and I just started reading Alcatraz: The Hard Years. The Alcatraz one I just got last night. The CEO of my husband's company gave it to me. His unlce wrote the book and wrote it from talking to his father who was a guard there at Alcatraz when it first opened. I think from 1934-1938. I only read a few pages last night but it is pretty good so far. But, the first two books I haven't read because they are at slow parts and it's hard to get into.

[SweetnSonny]

If you like true crime, I recommend Ann Rule. The two I liked the most are Too Late to Say Goodbye and Small Sacrifices.

http://www.annrules.com/

[ExArkie]

Originally posted by caejde
I'm currently trying to read about 3 books. Flags of our Fathers, Silent Warrior, and I just started reading Alcatraz: The Hard Years. The Alcatraz one I just got last night. The CEO of my husband's company gave it to me. His unlce wrote the book and wrote it from talking to his father who was a guard there at Alcatraz when it first opened. I think from 1934-1938. I only read a few pages last night but it is pretty good so far. But, the first two books I haven't read because they are at slow parts and it's hard to get into. [/*]

I loved Flags Of Our Fathers. They should forget about the Self-Esteem classes and teach this kind of history in our high schools!:(

[darjeeling]

A Thousand Splendid Suns and Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Both were good but I thought Splendid Suns was better because it was about women.

I liked the books because it showed how distant events we read about only in newspapers impact people on an individual level.

[Katt2]

I am reading an old Dean Koontz book "Fear Nothing" and it is creepy!

I was cleaning in the basement and I came upon a box of books that have been stashed away for ages that I have never read. Most of them are 8-10 years old. LOL

[True2Blues]

Correction on 'A Killing Frost' by R.D. Wingfirld, American release date has been moved to May 27, 2008.

[Resty]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
I'm about to finish Jonathan Kellerman's latest book titled Compulsion.

Next up are the second & third books in the Dexter book series.

Dearly Devoted Dexter & Dexter In The Dark.

Anyone have any recommendations for when I'm done with those?

I'm a quick reader. TIA. :) [/*]


Blood Brothers '7'.

I was sooooooooo into this book I couldnt put it down.....I think it took me no more than a couple hours. I inhaled this puppy.

......got to the end and was furious as all billy hell.......ARGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH its a series.......and the next one wouldnt be released til May I believe. (this was months ago.....yes I know its May now) :D

[ExArkie]

Originally posted by Resty



Blood Brothers '7'.

I was sooooooooo into this book I couldnt put it down.....I think it took me no more than a couple hours. I inhaled this puppy.

......got to the end and was furious as all billy hell.......ARGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH its a series.......and the next one wouldnt be released til May I believe. (this was months ago.....yes I know its May now) :D [/*]

I know how you feel with "serial writing" or installments or whatever you call them. I got hooked when "The Green Mile" first came out like that. Vowed to NEVER do it again!:cuss:

[Resty]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
The Frost series looks interesting.

I used to read Robin Cook all the time. Excellent medical suspense novels.

Stephen King's newest, Duma Key, was a refreshing read for me. I gave up on Stephen King a long time ago. Duma Key tells me he might be writing like he used to.

Anything by Robert McGammon... I highly recommend.

Boy's Life especially. [/*]

Duma Key was a goood read.......and like you.......Im hoping he's back to the way he used to write.

OMG his "Liceys Story" has got to be the most senseless stupid non-sensical idiotic hard to read or comprehend book of his Ive ever ever read......and Ive read em all. Ive tried 3 or 4 times to read that damn thing and cannot not not get past a quarter way thru. I keep having to double back to see where WTHever it is fits in. To me......it just isnt worth it.

Ive started reading "Brother Odd"....apparently its a series as well.....Ive read a couple of em now. Im not real thrilled with em. They almost seem trite......I cant put my finger on it......but Im not sure I like em. It seems that the writer put in to much mundane boring useless info......it doesnt let you get "INTO IT" the way a good book should

[Resty]

Originally posted by ExArkie


I know how you feel with "serial writing" or installments or whatever you call them. I got hooked when "The Green Mile" first came out like that. Vowed to NEVER do it again!:cuss: [/*]

ExArkie.......remember wayyyyy back.....when the Green Mile came out in little paperback by the chapter type books. ?? I cant remember what they were even called but I loved those damn things and read em all....well....til one day I had "caught up" and had to wait for the next one. I gave up and never went back to it.

I hate that series bull$h!t

[Mandysmom]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
The Frost series looks interesting.

I used to read Robin Cook all the time. Excellent medical suspense novels.

Stephen King's newest, Duma Key, was a refreshing read for me. I gave up on Stephen King a long time ago. Duma Key tells me he might be writing like he used to.

Anything by Robert McGammon... I highly recommend.

Boy's Life especially. [/*]Hey is that Robert R. McCammon? I went to school with him!

I got to go to a birthday party at this house. Love the guy!

:beer:

[happy2bme]

Originally posted by Resty


Duma Key was a goood read.......and like you.......Im hoping he's back to the way he used to write.

OMG his "Liceys Story" has got to be the most senseless stupid non-sensical idiotic hard to read or comprehend book of his Ive ever ever read......and Ive read em all. Ive tried 3 or 4 times to read that damn thing and cannot not not get past a quarter way thru. I keep having to double back to see where WTHever it is fits in. To me......it just isnt worth it.

Ive started reading "Brother Odd"....apparently its a series as well.....Ive read a couple of em now. Im not real thrilled with em. They almost seem trite......I cant put my finger on it......but Im not sure I like em. It seems that the writer put in to much mundane boring useless info......it doesnt let you get "INTO IT" the way a good book should [/*]

I have almost all of SK's books. I ashamed to say I have only read Salem's Lot and Dead Zone. I started collecting them after reading Salem's Lot. I have read some of his short stories (can't think of the name the book its in). Can you tell me which ones I shouldn't bother reading?

[Resty]

Originally posted by happy2bme


I have almost all of SK's books. I ashamed to say I have only read Salem's Lot and Dead Zone. I started collecting them after reading Salem's Lot. I have read some of his short stories (can't think of the name the book its in). Can you tell me which ones I shouldn't bother reading? [/*]

Liceys Story sucks.....plain and simple.

I hated The Stand


Happy2*.....if you name one I can tell ya something about it but Im coming up blank on names. There was another out about the same time as The Stand was released that was bad too but the name escapes me. (It may have been Dead Zone) (you could PM me if youd like)

[happy2bme]

Originally posted by Resty


Liceys Story sucks.....plain and simple.

I hated The Stand


Happy2*.....if you name one I can tell ya something about it but Im coming up blank on names. There was another out about the same time as The Stand was released that was bad too but the name escapes me. (It may have been Dead Zone) (you could PM me if youd like) [/*]

I want to read IT but it is so long. Is it any good?

[Resty]

Originally posted by happy2bme


I want to read IT but it is so long. Is it any good? [/*]

I thought it was real good.........way better than the movie. If you scare easy...be careful

Salems Lot was good too back in the day :D

[kitty1182]

Originally posted by Katt2
I am reading an old Dean Koontz book "Fear Nothing" and it is creepy!

I was cleaning in the basement and I came upon a box of books that have been stashed away for ages that I have never read. Most of them are 8-10 years old. LOL [/*]

I love DK!!

[Sara6000]

Originally posted by happy2bme

I want to read IT but it is so long. Is it any good? [/*]
I read, IT many years ago and loved it! Skeery, though. ;)

I haven't read anything of his for a looong time, but IIRC I enjoyed the following:

The Dark Half
The Dead Zone
The Long Walk (strange)
Misery
Needful Things
The Stand
Gerald's Game (I think I liked it, lol)

[ExArkie]

Originally posted by Sara6000

I read, IT many years ago and loved it! Skeery, though. ;)

I haven't read anything of his for a looong time, but IIRC I enjoyed the following:

The Dark Half
The Dead Zone
The Long Walk (strange)
Misery
Needful Things
The Stand
Gerald's Game (I think I liked it, lol) [/*]

I love "Gerald's Game" and "Dolores Claiborne" - I call them his "feminist books."

I believe I'm the only one who really liked "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon." If you're looking for a NONscary King book, this is the one!:)

[TickTock]

Originally posted by happy2bme


I want to read IT but it is so long. Is it any good? [/*]

I liked The Stand better, but it was good, too.

[totallyBARD]

St. Martins Publishing Company has announced that English author John Glatt's book on the Melanie McGuire case will be released December 2, 2008. The title will be: "To Have and to Kill: Nurse Melanie Mcguire, an Illicit Affair, and the Gruesome Murder of Her Husband"

It can be pre-ordered now on Amazon.com. Here is the link to pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/Have-Kill-Melanie-McGuire-Gruesome/dp/0312941668/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210297981&sr=8-1

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by happy2bme


I have read only one of JK's books. It was called Rage. I loved it and keep telling myself I am gonna read more.

Do you like Dean Koontz books? Most of the ones he has written are good. My mom and MIL read James Patterson.

Was Compulsion good? Can you tell me some of the better books he has written.

I also enjoy Anne Rice.

I love Dean Koontz's books. I think I've read them all. Odd Thomas was exceptional.

I also love James Patterson's books. His books read like a movie. And they're quick reads too.

Compulsion is very good. I like it a lot. About thiry or so more pages to go. I wish I could tell you about some of his other books but Compulsion is the first I've ever read by him.

I haven't read any Anne Rice. I tried to read The Vampire Lestat (sic?) but I just couldn't get into it.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by monica


Don't you love the poem at the beginning of Boy's Life?

Yes. :)

Boy's Life is most likely my favorite book of all time.

[PatC]

Have you discovered

LEE CHILD (http://www.leechild.com/)

And his Jack Reacher series?

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by bchand


I like Kellerman too. What did you think of Compulsion?

My son and d-i-l gave me a Sony eBook reader for mother's day along with a gift certificate for some books. I need to make a list and get them.

I like Compulsion a lot. I'll finish it tonight.

I normally try not to read *series* type books unless I read the book that introduces the recurring character. But I'll be sure to read more Alex Delaware novels in the future.

Do you know anyone else that has the Sony eBook? I bet that thing is cool as hell.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by SweetnSonny
If you like true crime, I recommend Ann Rule. The two I liked the most are Too Late to Say Goodbye and Small Sacrifices.

http://www.annrules.com/

Too Late To Say Goodbye was excellent. I live in the Atlanta area and followed that case from the beginning. Suffice it to say, myself & everyone I know were suspicious of Barton Corbin from the start.

I keep hearing what a great book Small Sacrifices is. I'll have to get that one next trip to the book store.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by Mandysmom
Hey is that Robert R. McCammon? I went to school with him!

I got to go to a birthday party at this house. Love the guy!

:beer:

Alabama native? :)

Yes. Same guy. He has since dropped the R from the titles of his books.

He was well known in the '80s for his horror novels. But he never felt that he was a horror writer. Now... that has all changed. Kind of. While I wouldn't catergorize his newest books as horror, they do have plenty of horror aspects.

His last two books are Speaks The Nightbird & Queen Of Bedlam. The former is set down south circa the 1690's I believe. The latter is a sequel of sorts set up north at the beginning of the 1700s. His next book will be a continuation of the character that is in both of the books above. The title (right now) is The Masker.

I recommend both. And the next one... sight unseen. :)

Robert McGammon is by far my favorite writer.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by Resty


Duma Key was a goood read.......and like you.......Im hoping he's back to the way he used to write.

OMG his "Liceys Story" has got to be the most senseless stupid non-sensical idiotic hard to read or comprehend book of his Ive ever ever read......and Ive read em all. Ive tried 3 or 4 times to read that damn thing and cannot not not get past a quarter way thru. I keep having to double back to see where WTHever it is fits in. To me......it just isnt worth it.

Ive started reading "Brother Odd"....apparently its a series as well.....Ive read a couple of em now. Im not real thrilled with em. They almost seem trite......I cant put my finger on it......but Im not sure I like em. It seems that the writer put in to much mundane boring useless info......it doesnt let you get "INTO IT" the way a good book should

I would recommend that you read Odd Thomas before you read Brother Odd. Brother is the second book in the Odd series. I wasn't too fond of it at first. But it gets better. But I think Odd Thomas was way better.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by happy2bme


I want to read IT but it is so long. Is it any good?

I read it when it first came out. I thought it was excellent.

Beware of Pennywise!!

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by Sara6000

I read, IT many years ago and loved it! Skeery, though. ;)

I haven't read anything of his for a looong time, but IIRC I enjoyed the following:

The Dark Half
The Dead Zone
The Long Walk (strange)
Misery
Needful Things
The Stand
Gerald's Game (I think I liked it, lol)

:seeya:

Misery is one of Stephen King's best. Never read The Long Walk or Gerald's Game.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by totallyBARD
St. Martins Publishing Company has announced that English author John Glatt's book on the Melanie McGuire case will be released December 2, 2008. The title will be: "To Have and to Kill: Nurse Melanie Mcguire, an Illicit Affair, and the Gruesome Murder of Her Husband"

It can be pre-ordered now on Amazon.com. Here is the link to pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/Have-Kill-Melanie-McGuire-Gruesome/dp/0312941668/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210297981&sr=8-1

Damn. December??

I will definitely be getting that book.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by PatC
Have you discovered

LEE CHILD (http://www.leechild.com/)

And his Jack Reacher series?

I have now. Thanks to you.

I like the summations at the site. I'll definitely check his books out.

Thanks.

[Land Shark®]

One book I liked a lot was Kill Me by Stephen White.

I had never heard of him before I picked up that book. I plan on reading more of his books.

I just saw a new title today. Can't remember the title but it seems he took the psychiatrist character from Kill Me and started a series of books.

[bchand]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


I like Compulsion a lot. I'll finish it tonight.

I normally try not to read *series* type books unless I read the book that introduces the recurring character. But I'll be sure to read more Alex Delaware novels in the future.

Do you know anyone else that has the Sony eBook? I bet that thing is cool as hell. [/*]

I don't know anyone who has one. It IS neat. I used to pack 3 hardback books in my suitcase whenever we went on vacation and boy did that make the suitcase heavy. This eBook reader can hold up to 150 books !! It's a skinny little thing and also can hold mp3s and photos.

[totallyBARD]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


Damn. December??

I will definitely be getting that book. [/*]

Me too. I wish it was coming out this summer, but the author was involved with the Darren Mack project as well, so I guess that put a small delay in the Melanie McGuire book. I can't wait!

[Resty]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


I would recommend that you read Odd Thomas before you read Brother Odd. Brother is the second book in the Odd series. I wasn't too fond of it at first. But it gets better. But I think Odd Thomas was way better. [/*]

Thats the name LandShark.....I had it wrong...sorry. I did read that first and wasnt impressed. On your advice Ill try again....thanks

:patriot:

[Mandysmom]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


Alabama native? :)

Yes. Same guy. He has since dropped the R from the titles of his books.

He was well known in the '80s for his horror novels. But he never felt that he was a horror writer. Now... that has all changed. Kind of. While I wouldn't catergorize his newest books as horror, they do have plenty of horror aspects.

His last two books are Speaks The Nightbird & Queen Of Bedlam. The former is set down south circa the 1690's I believe. The latter is a sequel of sorts set up north at the beginning of the 1700s. His next book will be a continuation of the character that is in both of the books above. The title (right now) is The Masker.

I recommend both. And the next one... sight unseen. :)

Robert McGammon is by far my favorite writer. [/*]Hi Land Shark. Yes, we both grew up in Birmingham. I knew him by the name of Ricky McCammon. We went through elementary and high school together. LOL

You know that he was raised by his grandparents and they had this beautiful mansion. Yes, mansion. I got invited to a birthday party there.

He is the nicest guy and so down to earth. He still lives here I believe.

I first heard about his book, Baal, from his mother when I saw her at the dentist office. lol

Probably more than you wanted to know, but he is a great guy as well as author. I'm glad you enjoy his writing. I'm a fan as well.

:seeya:

[True2Blues]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


Too Late To Say Goodbye was excellent. I live in the Atlanta area and followed that case from the beginning. Suffice it to say, myself & everyone I know were suspicious of Barton Corbin from the start.

I keep hearing what a great book Small Sacrifices is. I'll have to get that one next trip to the book store. [/*]

I'll support that view of "Small Sacrifices". Excellent book.

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Caleb Carr read it (among others) before writing "Angel of Darkness".

[wmills6@caro]

I'm reading "them" by Joyce Carol Oates. It's one of her earlier works, but somehow I've missed it until now.

[Dragonfly]

Originally posted by darjeeling
A Thousand Splendid Suns and Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Both were good but I thought Splendid Suns was better because it was about women.

I liked the books because it showed how distant events we read about only in newspapers impact people on an individual level. [/*]

I agree, those were both great books. I also thought A Thousand Splendid Suns was better.

[Land Shark®]

I'm saving the Dexter books for later.

I'm reading Written In Bone by Simon Beckett. I like it so far.

Anyone ever read this book? He only has one other book. The Chemistry Of Death. Which I will be receiving soon.

Once again, I'm reading the second book in a series first.

[Land Shark®]

Compulsion was very good. I recommend it.

[wandering]

Originally posted by SweetnSonny
If you like true crime, I recommend Ann Rule. The two I liked the most are Too Late to Say Goodbye and Small Sacrifices.

http://www.annrules.com/ [/*]The Want-ad killer is good, too.

[Land Shark®]

I've finished Written In Bone.

Very good book.

I have two Harlan Coben books on the way along with Simon Beckett's first novel, The Chemistry Of Death.

I might start reading Dearly Devoted Dexter if one of the above books isn't in the mail today.

[Land Shark®]

The Harlan Coben books are The Woods & Hold Tight.

Has anyone read either of those?

[Shiloh]

The New Series by Nora Roberts:

Blood Brothers

Hollow was just released.


They aren't as good as the Three Sisters trilogy but pretty good.

[Shiloh]

Originally posted by Soldiermom08


IMO anything by Ann Rule is worth reading, I love love love her and am all caught up reading all of her stuff and now I am at the point where I am waiting for her to write another one!!
I hope the writes about Drew Peterson and Stacy's "disappearance". [/*]

Me too!

[A Nutter Mutter]

Purchased 3 books this afternoon. I got the first two in the "Dexter" series and I got one by Lee Child, "One Shot." Does anyone know if the books by Lee Child should be read in any sort of order? Looks like I'll have my nose in a book all weekend!

[ExArkie]

Have to brag a little! Told my kids to forget about the flowers and just give me gift cards. I have almost $500 to spend at Barnes and Noble! Love it! Of course, I don't read nearly as quickly as I used to - no all-nighters for years - so, this is gonna take a while!:) What a GREAT dilemma for a reader!

[Shiloh]

Wow ExArkie! You are lucky!

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by A Nutter Mutter
Purchased 3 books this afternoon. I got the first two in the "Dexter" series and I got one by Lee Child, "One Shot." Does anyone know if the books by Lee Child should be read in any sort of order? Looks like I'll have my nose in a book all weekend!

I have made a promise to myself that I will not read books in a series unless I start with the first.

I broke that promise by reading Simon Beckett's second novel before the first.

I'm now reading the second Dexter book. Dearly Devoted Dexter.

I love it.

[A Nutter Mutter]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


I have made a promise to myself that I will not read books in a series unless I start with the first.

I broke that promise by reading Simon Beckett's second novel before the first.

I'm now reading the second Dexter book. Dearly Devoted Dexter.

I love it. [/*]I'm the same way, if I'm reading a series, I've got to start with book #1 and then continue in order. My plans for reading this weekend got shot down, but I'm going to start with Darkly Dreaming Dexter this afternoon.

[A Nutter Mutter]

Originally posted by Guernica

Well, Lee told me ......:D

http://www.leechild.com/faqcontact.php#order

Just finished TripWire -- very, very good, not for the squeamish. [/*]Thanks for the link! Guess it's back to *&N before I start with his books.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by A Nutter Mutter
I'm the same way, if I'm reading a series, I've got to start with book #1 and then continue in order. My plans for reading this weekend got shot down, but I'm going to start with Darkly Dreaming Dexter this afternoon.

I think you'll enjoy Darkly Dreaming Dexter.

If you watched the first season of the show, you'll find that they stayed very close to the book.

The second season is completely different than the second book.

Which I will finish reading tonight & then I will read Dexter In The Dark. :)

[north-eh]

Originally posted by Soldiermom08


IMO anything by Ann Rule is worth reading, I love love love her and am all caught up reading all of her stuff and now I am at the point where I am waiting for her to write another one!!
I hope the writes about Drew Peterson and Stacy's "disappearance". [/*]

Yes indeed it is. I love Ann Rule as well, and just finished "Too Late To Say Goodbye" this past week. Excellent read. As a matter of fact, I just mailed it off to my daughter, who is also a big fan.
:)
N

[GOTACLUE?]

I am reading A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George. It is the first book in the Inspector Thomas Lynley series. So far it is really good.

[RiverWalk]

My Trip Down the Pink Carpet by Leslie Jordan:

For a GOOD laugh and some tears but a great read:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/My-Trip-Down-the-Pink-Carpet/Leslie-Jordan/e/9781416955559
Then click features and Scroll down!! READ.

Too funny, but quite sad too GREAT read.

"So I gave up my dream of becoming a go-go dancer and replaced it with dreams of becoming a majorette. My mother had been a majorette in high school (aren't they all in Tennessee?). I pulled out her baton one sweltering summer afternoon and begged her to show me a routine. I had always been fascinated with batons. My daddy had once taken me to a football game and tried patiently to explain all the ins and outs of football."

Here's the author (Leslie Jordan): Best known as from the TV show Will and Grace as Beverly Leslie. lol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Jordan

I had an advanced copy to read, cuz I know some of these folks. lol.

GREAT read. imo.

[Land Shark®]

Finished Dearly Devoted Dexter & started Simon Beckett's The Chemistry Of Death.

I'm about half way through it & I am enjoying it very much. I like it more than his second book, Written In Bone.

I'll be reading Harlan Coben's Hold Tight next. After that, either Dexter In The Dark or Harlan Coben's The Woods.

[Land Shark®]

After I read the above books... I look forward to reading The Art Of Racing In The Rain. By an author named Garth Stein.

Here's a snippet:

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.

Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.

On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.

~End Snippet~

Looks very interesting to me. :)

The Art Of Racing In The Rain ~ Garth Stein (http://artofracingintherain.com/)

[happy2bme]

Anyone know which Stephen King book the short story the mist is from?

[GOTACLUE?]

I'm reading Strawberry Shortcake Murder which is a Hannah Swensen series. It is the second book in the series.

[ExArkie]

Originally posted by happy2bme
Anyone know which Stephen King book the short story the mist is from? [/*]

I believe it was called "Skeleton Crew."

[happy2bme]

Originally posted by ExArkie


I believe it was called "Skeleton Crew." [/*]

Thank you

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Originally posted by happy2bme
Anyone know which Stephen King book the short story the mist is from? [/*]

Skelton Crew. However Amazon now has The Mist as a book of its own now.

http://www.amazon.com/Mist-Previously-Published-Novella-Skeleton/dp/0451223292/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212144977&sr=1-1

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Anything by James Lee Burke about the Dave Robicheaux series. A cop in Louisiana that has many adventures.

LOVED Small Sacrifices and "If you really loved me." About a man who had his 14 year old daughter kill his wife.

[joolz]

Originally posted by book
Anything by James Lee Burke about the Dave Robicheaux series. A cop in Louisiana that has many adventures.

LOVED Small Sacrifices and "If you really loved me." About a man who had his 14 year old daughter kill his wife. [/*]

Small Sacrifices is one of my all time true crime favorites.

Currently reading Jacqueline Winspear's "Maisie Dobbs" mysteries (NOT cozies despite the heroine's name). Set in Post World War 1 England, and really well written - as much psychological studies as mysteries.

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Originally posted by joolz


Small Sacrifices is one of my all time true crime favorites.

Currently reading Jacqueline Winspear's "Maisie Dobbs" mysteries (NOT cozies despite the heroine's name). Set in Post World War 1 England, and really well written - as much psychological studies as mysteries. [/*]

If You Really Loved Me by Ann Rule was awesome.

[GOTACLUE?]

I am reading Murder Runs in the Family a Southern Sisters series. This book is by Anne George. I love the wit in these books!

[Annie143]

I loved this thread !! Such great readers.

I read anything and everything. The discard table at my local library gets a lot of money from me, I have a couple of clients that live in mobile home parks and they circulate books in the clubhouse. I go through them and also drop off quite a few. My car is loaded with books but......I never have to go anywhere without a book to read....<g> Of course, with the price of gas now, I guess I had better lighten up the car.

Ann Rule RULES ! I have read everything of hers and so do both of my daughters. My husband thinks I am plotting to kill him, I think, because I read true crime....:lol

I am currently reading Dark Rivers of the Heart by Dean koontz, The Camel Club by David Baldacci, Murder in the Heartland (Classic Crimes from Rural America) by Stewart H. Holbrook and a puff piece that I cant lay my hands on at the moment but set in King Henry111's time. I just finished a James Patterson book.

I read whatever I can pick up and usually it isnt too current. I like the old stuff, as well, Stienbeck, Maugham and Faulkner and such.

I do read Readers Digest Condensed books because I stay so busy and at night, I fall asleep so quickly anymore, they are a quick read. If I like the story, I may go read the unabridged version. :lol

That is along with reading National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Science News and Southern Living. I read too much.

I have never been a Stephen King fan and I am not sure why.

Thanks for a really good thread and information.:beer:

[ExArkie]

I always suggest Stephen King's "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" to folks who are afraid of the 'spooks" in most of his other books. Also, I love his book, "Misery."

[Annie143]

I loved the movie "MIsery". Kathy Bates is an all time favorite of mine........Mr. Man.:eek:

[StickyBeak]

Hi Everyone, Love this thread too!

Just catching up on James Patterson "Double Cross", pretty good so far, a birthday present.
Tons of books pile up. I am a voracious reader, only watch TV for news, weather and of course any court case televised that I can't get on computer.
I need a library Run, Real soon to feed my addiction.
I am in complete panic mode should I have "NO Books",
:lol:

[Miss Behavin]

Oh... I am so excited!

We have the book forum back! Yay! Thanks, CW!

I just got Too Late to Say Goodbye - Ann Rule - but I haven't started reading it yet.

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Love this thread too. The library employees know me by sight and name. LOL

I've ordered Into the Wild and should receive it soon. Heard it was a great book.

Also ordered Joe's Law. About an actual sheriff in AZ that doesn't take anything off anybody especially illegal aliens.

Too Late to Say Goodbye by Ann Rule was a good read, of course all of her books are.

[GOTACLUE?]

I am reading The Camel Club by David Baldacci too. I just started it and so far it is a slow read. Good but slow.

[rubberneckin]

My teenage daughter and all her friends were gaga over this book called Twilight. It's the first book in a series of four. (I think.) I always like to keep abreast of her interests. (I read a few of the Harry Potter books and really enjoyed them.) She liked this Twilight book so much she asked for it in hard cover for her birthday and she has read it twice now. She has also read the next two in the series and is quite upset that the fourth comes out on the day we leave for the beach. (She wanted to read it on the way.) Anyhow, I picked it up the other day and read it in 3 days. It was pretty good! It's about vampires. I'm reading the second now. It's called New Moon. The books are written by Stephenie Meyer. They are making the first book, Twilight, into a movie.

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Originally posted by rubberneckin
My teenage daughter and all her friends were gaga over this book called Twilight. It's the first book in a series of four. (I think.) I always like to keep abreast of her interests. (I read a few of the Harry Potter books and really enjoyed them.) She liked this Twilight book so much she asked for it in hard cover for her birthday and she has read it twice now. She has also read the next two in the series and is quite upset that the fourth comes out on the day we leave for the beach. (She wanted to read it on the way.) Anyhow, I picked it up the other day and read it in 3 days. It was pretty good! It's about vampires. I'm reading the second now. It's called New Moon. The books are written by Stephenie Meyer. They are making the first book, Twilight, into a movie. [/*]

Wow! Thanks for the headsup. I at first refused to read the Harry Potter books because it was for 'kids', boy was I wrong. I'll check these out. Thanks again.

[GOTACLUE?]

Originally posted by GOTACLUE?
I am reading The Camel Club by David Baldacci too. I just started it and so far it is a slow read. Good but slow. [/*]


Well I am going to put this one on hold. When I looked at my library renewal list I saw that I had one the comes due on the 11th and I don't want to renew it so now I am reading Higher Authority by Stephen White. It is the third book in the Alan Gregory series.

I have heard that Stephanie Meyer is a very good writer. I have her books in my TBR list.

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Originally posted by rubberneckin
My teenage daughter and all her friends were gaga over this book called Twilight. It's the first book in a series of four. (I think.) I always like to keep abreast of her interests. (I read a few of the Harry Potter books and really enjoyed them.) She liked this Twilight book so much she asked for it in hard cover for her birthday and she has read it twice now. She has also read the next two in the series and is quite upset that the fourth comes out on the day we leave for the beach. (She wanted to read it on the way.) Anyhow, I picked it up the other day and read it in 3 days. It was pretty good! It's about vampires. I'm reading the second now. It's called New Moon. The books are written by Stephenie Meyer. They are making the first book, Twilight, into a movie. [/*]

Put it on my hold list at the library. I've number TWELVE on this waiting list. Must be a good book.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by GOTACLUE?

Respectfully Snipped

I am reading Higher Authority by Stephen White. It is the third book in the Alan Gregory series.

Respectfully Snipped


How good are the books in the Alan Gregory series? Do you know the title of the first book in that series?

I read Kill Me & I believe that was the introduction to the Alan Gregory character although it was definitely not an Alan Gregory novel.

Kill Me is the only novel by Stephen White I have ever read. I liked it a lot.

I'm almost finished with Hold Tight by Harlan Coben. I'll finish it tonight & then it's on to The Woods. Also by Harlan Coben.

Hold Tight is very good.

[totallyBARD]

I'd like to start reading crime novels again....and I'd be interested in hearing about anyone's favorite novel, and why.

I have a habit of skimming, because I get bored with over-description, and would like something suspenseful without being overly long on describing scenes.

Non-fiction crime books are also on my list.

I know. I know. There is so much out there, and I don't know where to begin. Thanks in advance!

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Originally posted by totallyBARD
I'd like to start reading crime novels again....and I'd be interested in hearing about anyone's favorite novel, and why.

I have a habit of skimming, because I get bored with over-description, and would like something suspenseful without being overly long on describing scenes.

Non-fiction crime books are also on my list.

I know. I know. There is so much out there, and I don't know where to begin. Thanks in advance! [/*]

James Lee Burke; Neon Rain is the first of the Dave Robicheaux's series.

Heaven's Prisoners was made into a movie.

Dave Robicheaux is a detective from Louisiana fighting crime. Great read!

Not all the books about Dave Robicheaux is a sequel.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by totallyBARD
I'd like to start reading crime novels again....and I'd be interested in hearing about anyone's favorite novel, and why.

I have a habit of skimming, because I get bored with over-description, and would like something suspenseful without being overly long on describing scenes.

Non-fiction crime books are also on my list.

I know. I know. There is so much out there, and I don't know where to begin. Thanks in advance!

I recommend Chemistry Of Death & Written In Bone.

Both by Simon Beckett.

Chemistry Of Death is first in a series. Written In Bone is the second in the series.

[PatC]

Originally posted by totallyBARD
I'd like to start reading crime novels again....and I'd be interested in hearing about anyone's favorite novel, and why.

I have a habit of skimming, because I get bored with over-description, and would like something suspenseful without being overly long on describing scenes.

Non-fiction crime books are also on my list.

I know. I know. There is so much out there, and I don't know where to begin. Thanks in advance! [/*]

It sounds like you might like the "police procedural" type crime novels. There are several authors who write in that genre.

Ed McBain (http://www.edmcbain.com/books/allwork.asp) (Evan Hunter) with his "87th Precinct" books is possibly the best known, certainly the first that came to my mind.

Michael McGarrity (http://www.michaelmcgarrity.com/author.htm) is a more recent "find" for me.

On the other hand, Lee Child (http://www.leechild.com/) writes in a crisp, fast moving style that I find I enjoy and don't want to put down till I finish the book.

I know Grins reads a lot of crime novels so maybe he has some suggestions for you.

Personally, I love to read true crime books, but even the BEST true crime writers tend to include more minutia than I feel necessary. I've always thought that if I'd done all the research necessary to write a good true crime book I, too, would be loathe to leave out all those tidbits I discovered. LOL

Let us know what you find that you like... or don't like for that matter.


:seeya:

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Just bought "Joe's Law". About a real sheriff in Arizona that doesn't put up with anything. Doesn't 'play' politics either.

I haven't had a chance to read it yet, have a couple of books to read before I do. Has anyone else read it? Would like input please.

[GOTACLUE?]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


How good are the books in the Alan Gregory series? Do you know the title of the first book in that series?

I read Kill Me & I believe that was the introduction to the Alan Gregory character although it was definitely not an Alan Gregory novel.

Kill Me is the only novel by Stephen White I have ever read. I liked it a lot.

I'm almost finished with Hold Tight by Harlan Coben. I'll finish it tonight & then it's on to The Woods. Also by Harlan Coben.

Hold Tight is very good. [/*]

I really like the books so far. I have read them in order and the first Alan Gregory book is Privileged Information. Kill Me is the 14th book in the series. The one thing about this series is that he also writes about some of the other characters in the book. The book I'm reading now is an Alan Gregory novel but it is geared more towards his girlfriend. I find that this series is a fast read. If you want to know the other books just let me know.

[GOTACLUE?]

This is a great site (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/) to find any author and the books that they have written. The books are also listed in order that they were written. It also has the author's website on there if they have one.

[Spooky2Feet]

Originally posted by Land Shark®
After I read the above books... I look forward to reading The Art Of Racing In The Rain. By an author named Garth Stein.

Here's a snippet:

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.

Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.

On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.

~End Snippet~

Looks very interesting to me. :)

The Art Of Racing In The Rain ~ Garth Stein (http://artofracingintherain.com/) [/*]

Land Shark,
I want to thank you for this post. I had never heard of this book; I read it this past weekend and it was truly one of the most wonderful books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I honestly cannot thank you enough.

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by Spooky2Feet


Land Shark,
I want to thank you for this post. I had never heard of this book; I read it this past weekend and it was truly one of the most wonderful books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I honestly cannot thank you enough.

You are most welcome. :)

I have yet to read it myself. I keep picking up other books from my book club.

With your glowing recommendation, I'll read it next and post what I think here.

I know I'm gonna love it. :)

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by GOTACLUE?


I really like the books so far. I have read them in order and the first Alan Gregory book is Privileged Information. Kill Me is the 14th book in the series. The one thing about this series is that he also writes about some of the other characters in the book. The book I'm reading now is an Alan Gregory novel but it is geared more towards his girlfriend. I find that this series is a fast read. If you want to know the other books just let me know.

14th book in the series?!

If you hadn't told me that I wouldn't have believed it.

Have you read Kill Me? If so, you have to admit the story was not really about Alan Gregory at all.

I would love to know the rest of the books in the series.

Thank you. :)

[GOTACLUE?]

Originally posted by Land Shark®


14th book in the series?!

If you hadn't told me that I wouldn't have believed it.

Have you read Kill Me? If so, you have to admit the story was not really about Alan Gregory at all.

I would love to know the rest of the books in the series.

Thank you. :) [/*]

No I haven't read Kill Me. I do have it but have not read it. I have a thing about reading in order so when I did pick it up at * & N I had to find out the rest of the books.

Here is a link (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/w/stephen-white/) to the orders of the books.

And your welcome!

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by GOTACLUE?


No I haven't read Kill Me. I do have it but have not read it. I have a thing about reading in order so when I did pick it up at * & N I had to find out the rest of the books.

Here is a link (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/w/stephen-white/) to the orders of the books.

And your welcome!

Yeah. I'm attempting to have a thing about reading books in order.

It hasn't worked out yet. :)

Thanks again for the link.

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My grandson will be going into the fifth grade this coming fall and has to read a book for school during the summer and write a book report. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a 10 year old to read?

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Originally posted by Guernica


What are his special interests ... sports, animals, racing? I would try to find out and then ask my local librarian for some recommendations. If he/she was of really no help (but usually they are), then I would look for reader's recommendations at the Amazon Children's Book section.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ex_n_1?ie=UTF8&rs=2786&bbn=4&rh=n%3A4

Look on the left for book groupings based on age.

Good luck with your search; it's great to hear at least some teachers are encouraging reading during the summer and terrific that grandparents are doing what they can to support it. [/*]

Thank you for your help and suggestions. He's into football and games, games and more games on computer etc. Thank you again.

[CHITCHAT]

I'm reading a old book I picked up at a yard sale. "the Child" very interesting..true story. bout little girl with a lot of problems and teacher helps her. sort of sad and some parts funny.
Not my usual type of book...I go for tru murders....ha ha....but I am enjoying it.

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Originally posted by CHITCHAT
I'm reading a old book I picked up at a yard sale. "the Child" very interesting..true story. bout little girl with a lot of problems and teacher helps her. sort of sad and some parts funny.
Not my usual type of book...I go for tru murders....ha ha....but I am enjoying it. [/*]

Think I've read this book a long time ago. Pretty good book.

[ExArkie]

Originally posted by book
My grandson will be going into the fifth grade this coming fall and has to read a book for school during the summer and write a book report. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a 10 year old to read? [/*]

I first read "Call of the Wild" when I was about that age; but, it is considered old-fashioned nowadays. Would they have a more modern updated edition? I love this story! Or, "Lassie, Come Home."

[CHITCHAT]

Found out book was titles "One Child".......it was a good book

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Originally posted by ExArkie


I first read "Call of the Wild" when I was about that age; but, it is considered old-fashioned nowadays. Would they have a more modern updated edition? I love this story! Or, "Lassie, Come Home." [/*]

Thanks girl! I'll check that one out then. He goes to a private Christian school so we can't pick out Harry Potter etc.

I'll get him that book. There is nothing wrong with Classics.:D

[bchand]

Just a note to all the readers here. The recent death of Tim Russert and the wonderful coverage of his life, caused me to want to get his two books "Wisdom of our Fathers" and "Big Rus & I" for my son and my son-in-law for Father's Day.


I went to 3 stores today and they were ALL sold out. Isn't that great?

I came home and ordered online from Amazon. They won't get them on Father's Day but at least they'll both have them.

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Just finished Into The Wild. Much better than the movie.

[GOTACLUE?]

I'm reading Tensleep by Sarah Andrews. It is the first book in the Em Hansen Mystery series.

[MercedesV]

Originally posted by book
Just finished Into The Wild. Much better than the movie. [/*]

I think that is the case about 95% of the time. They some how seem to kill a good book with the movie version. Have to add something the story line didn't have or change the characters.

[Annie143]

For many years I was a reader and would not go see a movie based upon a book because I was always disappointed. I originally saw Gone With the Wind first and then read the book, a couple of times over. I liked the movie best.

The only movie that I have liked as much as the book is No Country For Old Men and the Coen Brothers (or whoever did) wrote the script almost verbatim to the book. Plus I thought the casting was inspired.

But I also think that it is very hard to translate a book to the screen because there is so much nuansce (?) in the book and that usually gets lost on the screen. Also they have to compress so much into a short time on the screen so things get cut out.

I think I will read Into the Wild. It was a sad movie but I had questions. Maybe the book will answer them.:)

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Just got through reading Queen Elizabeth I Behind the Mask.

I've always been intrigued with this area of history. I've wondered why she never married or named a successor when she died.

If she had married the husband would have taken over control and power. Her job would have been to stay pregnant and produce heirs.

In her mind if she had named a successor while alive there was always the chance of traitors plotting to kill her for that successor to take the thrown. [actually there were several plots to kill her regardless and those traitors were put to death, Mary Queen of Scots was one of them.]

She never named a successor even on her deathbed.

James I, Mary Queen of Scots son took her place as King after her death.

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Nora Roberts "The Circle Trilogy"

Morrigan's Cross
Dance of the Gods
Valley of Silence

A sorcerer, witch, shape shifter, scholar, warrior and vampire gang together to fight the biggest "*" and her gang of warriors to save the world.

They go back and forth in time through stones [not Stonehenge].

Pretty interesting, fast read.

[RiverWalk]

Originally posted by book
My grandson will be going into the fifth grade this coming fall and has to read a book for school during the summer and write a book report. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a 10 year old to read? [/*]

Sorry to be late to your question. I highly recommend SOUNDER by William H. Armstrong. It's been around a long time, but it's a great read, imo. Newbury award winner too and based on a true story.

My youngest son hated reading. His beloved teacher MADE him read SOUNDER. That book changed his whole world and opened up the love of reading. I was right there with him and helped wipe away the tears as he read the story. That son is now 31 and still looks back to that book, he still owns, with great memories. He's awaiting the day his son and daughter can read that old, tattered book, that he was MADE to read in 5th grade.

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Originally posted by RiverWalk


Sorry to be late to your question. I highly recommend SOUNDER by William H. Armstrong. It's been around a long time, but it's a great read, imo. Newbury award winner too and based on a true story.

My youngest son hated reading. His beloved teacher MADE him read SOUNDER. That book changed his whole world and opened up the love of reading. I was right there with him and helped wipe away the tears as he read the story. That son is now 31 and still looks back to that book, he still owns, with great memories. He's awaiting the day his son and daughter can read that old, tattered book, that he was MADE to read in 5th grade. [/*]

Thanks! I'll get him this book too!

[bchand]

I'm looking forward to picking up this book from my library tomorrow:

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Secret Life of Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr is someone I always admired and I never knew his story. Has anyone else read it?

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Originally posted by bchand
I'm looking forward to picking up this book from my library tomorrow:

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Secret Life of Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr is someone I always admired and I never knew his story. Has anyone else read it? [/*]

NO! And thank you for giving the info, will have to make sure I read this one too.

[BePrepared]

I had no idea I'd find a book board here. What a nice touch!

I've never been able to decide which I like the best when it comes to Gone with the Wind. The book and the movie are both so good!

Thank you for mentioning the Raymond Burr book! I'll look for that one.

[kordesperfecta]

I just finished The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller. This is a great book with, to me, a shocking ending. Would be great for a book club. You could spend hours disecting the two female characters.

[Land Shark®]

I just had to post about the book I'm reading now. It's titled The Keep. Written by Jennifer Egan. I am enjoying this book immensely. I have about one hundred pages left. I highly recommend it. :)

Check out this NY Times review. It explains the story much better than I ever could.

NY Times Review ~ The Keep By Jennifer Egan (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/books/review/30bell.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1)

[Dragonfly]

I just finished reading "The Front" by Patricia Cornwell. Now, Patricia Cornwell has been one of my favorite authors, and I have all her books, but I did not like this book. First one she wrote that I didn't like. It was a short novel and normally I read a book in a couple nights but this took me way over a week. I couldn't get into the book and it seemed like it jumped all over the place at time.

I sure hope her next book is much better.

[Dragonfly]

Originally posted by Guernica


Have you read the non-fiction book, "Twisted Triangle," written by Caitlin Rother with John Hess (released May 08)? Patricia Cornwell's affair with Margo Bennett is supposedly a major theme.

I was wondering if it is a worthwhile read. [/*]

No, never read that book. I'll have to see if they have it at the library.

[Land Shark®]

I just got back from Barnes & Noble. I finally picked up Small Sacrifices & Bitter Harvest. Both by Ann Rule of course. Both in paperback. $7.19 (with 10% member discount, all prices below include same discount)

Barnes & Noble are having their summer clearance sales right now. In my area anyway. :)

These are the other titles I picked up:

The Conspiracy Club by Jonathan Kellerman. $.90 hardcover.

The Cold Six Thousand by James Ellroy. $.90 hardcover.

The Brothers Bulger: How They Terrorized & Corrupted Boston For A Quarter Century by Howie Carr. $.90 hardcover.

Brutal: The Untold Story Of My Life Inside Whitey Bulger's Irish Mob by Kevin Weeks & Phyllis Karas. $.90 hardcover.

Murder Is The Charge: The True Story Of Mayor Charlie Robertson & The York, Pennsylvania Race Riots by William C. Costopoulos with Brad Bumstead. $.90 hardcover.

Hot Shots & Heavy Hits: Tales Of An Undercover Drug Agent by Paul E. Doyle. $.90 hardcover.

Sleeping With The Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul For Saudi Crude by Robert Baer. $.90 hardcover.

All of the above for just over $20.00 with tax.

This has been my all time best trip to Barnes & Noble. :D

[Land Shark®]

Originally posted by Guernica

WOW! 9 books for a bit over $20.00! What a score you made:beer:

Right? :)

I think I grabbed all the good hardcover books on the $1.00 table.

The average original price of those hardcover books I bought for $.90 each?

$26.00. Each.

Helluva deal! :D