We’re having a contest from March 1 through April 16. For every book you read, you’ll have a chance to win a Nook! Simply comment below with the title and author of each book you read. A winner will be drawn on April 20.
It couldn’t be any easier so start reading! Or listening. Because audio books count as well.
Need some suggestions? Take a look at our staff’s favorite books of 2010.
Sounds like fun! Guess I can’t start reading my next book until the 1st?
Go ahead and start reading now – just remember to come back on the 1st and make a comment. Good luck!
I’m always reading…
The Confession by John Grisham. OK but not his best work.
Electric Barracuda by Tim Dorsey
Supernatural by Alex Irvine
I love the tv series but, this
is a journal on John’s happenings.
Read When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
Great book..I will need to read more of her books.
Yesterday’s Embers by Deborah Raney
Ford County Stories….a great one (actually many) by John Grisham, my personal favorite. Wouldn’t it be nice to have his whole collection on the Nook I win from the Clermont County Library?…..
I like your positive attitude!
I love all the cool new tech stuff at the Amelia Branch.
Fiesta Moon- Linda Windsor
Reclaiming Nick – Susan May Warren
Survival of Auschwitz by Primo Levi
I just finished reading book 2 in Tracie Peterson’s series Brides of Gallitin County called A Love to Last Forever.
If you like paranormal themes I just read Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz. This is the first in a trilogy. I read this quickly as it was a good book and quick read.
Hide by Lisa Gardner really enjoyed it
Damage by John Lescroart
Tick Tock – James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
A Heartbeat way by Michael Palmer
Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein
Tick Tock by James Patterson
I just finished reading “A Promise to Believe In” by Tracie Peterson (good book).
Reunion by Theresa Fowler-audio cd
Plum Spooky by Janet Evonovich-audio cd (spend a lot of time in the car!!) Enjoy Janet’s “Plum” series
The Delaney Christmas Carol by Kay Hooper, Iris Johansen & Fayrene Preston-book
Reading the Cedar Cove series by
Debbie Macomber-great stories…
I also read Debbie Macomber books,she is one of my favorite authors. I have about every book she has written.
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks is my favorite from him.
I love Nicholas Sparks !
Just finished reading Death Watch by Sally Spencer. I love any kind of mystery. I read 4 or 5 books a week. I am retired so I have plenty of time to read.
Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan is a great book! Hope he helps me win a Nook!
Just finished reading Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood. Just an ok read.
Happily Ever After-Susan May Warren
Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans–Good Book
Promise Me–Another awesome book by Richard Paul Evans– Couldn’t put it down
Just finished More Than Friends by
Barbara Delinsky
I just finished “My Sister’s Keeper” by Bill Benners. It was a great book. Very suspensful and kept me guessing who was involved in the murder until the very end.
The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz
Together Alone another good book by
Barbara Delinsky
Just finished reading Call Me Irresisitible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Good read up until a very predictable ending.
Gone– Mo Hayder— Awesome book, kept me guessing until the last page!!
If you are a J .D . Robb you are in luck. Treachery in Death is a sure winner.
Gifts of Love- 2 books in on
by Kay Hooper & Lisa Kleypas
Starting the 5th installment of
Cedar Cove Series 50 Harbor Street
by Debbbie Macomber
I am excited for tomorrow to start logging books.
I don’t read much but it will be fun anyways.
Good luck everyone !
=)
I will be extra motivated to read now! Gives me an excuse when my husband asks why I want to read so much! lol!
Increasing your vocabulary, exercising your imagination, and earning a chance to win a Nook – all great reasons to read
Just finished “Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons” and enjoyed it very much.
Still Alice, by Lisa Genova.
For anyone who is involved with a loved one that has a dementia related illness, this is the book! But, be prepared to shed some tears.
Hey Amy can you tell me how to change my picture on my profile ?
Please, thank you =)
LoveMy2Mutts,
Here’s an entry from the Teen Blog on how to change your avatar from the quilt patterns.
http://www.clermontlibrary.org/wpteens/?p=718
Thank you for the link Cheryl. I was able to start a Gravatar and upload an image to use there but how do I link it to this ? Thanks again for your help.
Nevermind Cheryl, it changed my picture when I made my last comment asking you how to change it. LOL, THANK YOU
Nice icon – makes me think of spring
I love that it changed even your previous posts from the quilt pattern.
Lisa Genova has just published another book called Left Neglected. I’ve only read about ten pages so far, but it definitely looks like another winner. One of those you want to save for the weekend so you can have plenty of time to savor it!
Oops! I just realized that tomorrow is March 1st! I am sorry!
Not to worry, your entry will count
I read What The Night Knows Dean Koontz (great book)
Just finished -She’s Come Undone- by Wally Lamb. Gives you a lot to think about and grateful for the life I have. Check it out!
my husband bought me this book for me a while ago and I never even looked ati it. I will have to get it out and read it!
Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell-audio book. Not much action, but the plot is intricate.
Just finished today :
Wayne : an abused child’s story of courage, survival, and hope.
By Wayne Theodore with Leslie A. Horvitz
Great book but some of the details are hard to handle
Angel by James Patterson. Part of the Maximum Ride series. Pretty good. Oddly enough though, its more about Fang than Angel…
Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann. Another great author from Ireland following in the footsteps of Frank McCourt.
I read: The Lying Game by Sara Shepard
Dream Warrior by Sherrilyn Kenyon-Her books are so incredible! I am reading the whole series. Hot, hot, hot!
Did you know that she’s writing a young adult series featuring Nick? The first book is Infinity.
Just finished Daniel Pink’s “A Whole New Mind”. Definitely a must read for those entering college, like myself.
Just Finished !!
Lorenzo Carcaterra – Sleepers
A book of how abuse can ruin and enrage some but be a stepping stone for others..
Very good book, I really liked relating characters to people that I know.
Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
Finally got around to reading “Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith and loved it. Nice light read after reading the “Girl Who Played With Fire”! Started book 2 – “Tears of the Giraffe” – really enjoying this series!
This series is fun to listen to on CD as well. It can really help you pronounce some of the beautiful character names.
BBC also made a DVD of the first title which is fun to watch as well.
The Replacement — Brenna Yovanoff.
Just finished “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins. It’s the second book in “The Hunger Games” series and pretty good… Now, on to the third book!
Loved Dark Road home by Karen Harper. I love anything about the Amish
A Hearbeat Away by Michael Palmer
Read The 6th Horseman by James Patterson. Love the series Can’t wait to finish the next.
I just read “The Star Garden”, a book about Sarah Agnes Prine who lived in Arizona at the turn of the century. The book was written by Nancy E. Turner. I really enjoyed the book which was written in journal format. I hope to read the other books she has written.
Waht Girls Learn–Karin Cook, truly captures the mother daughter relationship through good times and bad, great book but be ready to cry, cry, cry!!!
Just finished “My Pet Virus: The True Story of a Rebel Without a Cure” by Sean Decker
It’s a good autobiography of a man with hemophilia who was infected with HIV as a child through tainted blood products. It’s a good read about his life thus far and how his life has progressed and changed. Disclaimer: some of his humor might be considered offensive to some. That was the downside. The book is good but the humor and such can be a hindrance.
I just finished Portabello by Ruth Rendell. It is a very good book, hard to put down.
Devil’s Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke. This would make a nice, mindless beach read. As with many of Ms. Fluke’s more recent books, this one has characters that are a bit unbelievable and a plot line that leaves much to be desired. That said, I’ve followed the good people of Lake Eden since her first book and, like a not-so-loved relative, I do tend to want to visit with them just to see what they’ve been up to.
The ask and the answer by patrick ness
I absolutely loved this book !!
You’ve been warned audio book by James Patterson. My husband and I listened to this audio book all the way from Ohio to Florida and it was awesome !!!
I read “Real Murders” yesterday, it is a short book and the first in a series by Charlaine Harris.
Just read the Dirty Secerts Club by Meg Gardiner – it took me a while to get into it, but it was worth it!
Just finished Grace by Richard Paul Evans and Day after Night by Anita Diamant. She also wrote The Red Tent. she is a gift for character development!
Day After Night described a period of history which you seldom hear about. It follows the story of several Holocaust survivors who want to emigrate to Palestine after World War II. Many of these individuals were held in containment camps until the British, who controlled the Palestinian territories at that time, could decide how to handle the influx of arrivals. Hard to imagine that people who had survived the Nazi prison camps would have to endure more confinement in their search for a safe place to call their own…..
Just finished Wench by Dolen Perkins-valdez. Interesting book and set in Ohio.
The Good Earth
– Pearl S Buck
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. I thought I would re-read it since it first came out in the ’70s. Turns out I never read it before and I know why — it is a bit challenging.
I have read this several times over the past 25 years – and always get something different out of it!
I finally finished The Fall of Giants by Ken Follett! Wow, it was long. It was good, although not nearly as good as Pillars of The Earth. I’m on the fence as to whether I’d read the second book in this trilogy.
Playing for Pizza by John Grisham.
Any Minute by Joyce Meyer & Deborah Bedford
The Elevator
~ Angela Hunt
Brionne
~ Louis L’Amour
The man From Battle Flat
~ Louis L’Amour
Doesn’t She Look Natural
~ Angela Hunt
She’s in A Better Place
~ Angela Hunt
She Always Wore Red
~ Angela Hunt
The Appeal
~ John Grisham
Temple of the Winds by Terry Goodkind
Seventh day
~ Bodie & Brock Thoene
Wow you read 10 books in 3 days ? Thats a lot !!!
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. It’s a classic suspense/romance novel.
One of my favorites!
Devilish — Maureen Johnson
I just finished another great book by James Grippando “Money to Burn”
I am reading through all the J. A. Jance books I can get my hands on…just finished “Birds of Prey” from the J.P. Beaumont series. Mayhem and humor aboard an Alaska cruise ship
Just finished reading my autographed copy of “American Wife” by Curtis Sittenfeld. I had the honor of meeting her and several other wonderful authors at the Books by the Bank event last October at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Great book!
Beyond the Deepwoods – Paul Stewart
A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber (audio book)
Homeport by Nora Roberts
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. I was disappointed. The writing style seemed turgid, and the ending was abrupt and unsatisfying.
The Odyssey by Homer
Private by Kate Brian
midnight in the garden of good and evil by John Berendt
“The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” by Walter Mosley
Three Men Out by Rex Stout
A Stout is always worth the time.
3.3.11
I read “Treasury of Adoption Miracles” by Karen Kingsbury. Great book!
Finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson on March 2 while sick.
Complicated and interesting first of a trilogy.
I plan to continue series but need a rest from such long stories.
Good choice for airplanes, beaches and/or sick beds!
3/2/11
Read Chicken Soup for the Soul. A few classics but overall cheesy and contrived.
I read A dog’s purpose By W. Bruce Cameron. Wonderful book, I couldnt put it down.
Oogy by Larry Levin…great book!! Such a heart-warming story for any animal lovers out there!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK, ONE OF MY FAVORITES EVER !!!
Never read anything by J.D.Robb until just recently and the first book I raced through..I couldn’t put it down! “Indulgence in Death”…glad to have a new author to start reading!
Did you know that J D Robb is Nora Roberts alter ego?
“Kindred in Death” wasn’t exactly my type of book with the whole futuristic factor, but overall I throughly enjoyed the book once I got into it! J.D.Robb has become an new fav!
“Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
A beautiful and haunting novel.
I just finished reading Janet Evanovich Finger Lickin’ Fifteen. I love her books.
The latest Stephanie Plum is now on order and you can place a hold on it -Smokin’ Seventeen!
Just finished “Death’s Excellent Vacation” by Harris….great collection of short shories.
I am currently reading “Many Bloody Returns” by Harris….another great book of short stories, am more than half way and I would recommend it to anyone that likes Sookie.
Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson. Great Book. Great Movie
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks………..awesome
The redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverly Lewis
The G free diet by Elisabeth Haselbeck
Evermore by Alyson Noel I’m hooked on this series!
Blue Moon by Alyson Noel Second book down, third in hand…love the immortals!!
I have a couple of book group reading challenges going on right now – so I am currently reading even more than usual. First book I read in March was A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray.
Last night I finished Rosewater and Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran – I thought it might be interesting, being set in Ireland (which I have visited multiple times and love), but it never really gelled for me. Overall, it was disappointing.
The Serpent’s Trail by Sue Henry. Love the small bits of information throughout the book about the country as she travels throughout the U.S. in her RV. Inspires me to travel.
I finished “29″ by Adena Halpern….a woman wishes to be 29 again and her wish is granted, an interesting book.
Just read bidding for love by Katie Fforde great romatic comedy I have read several of her books lately try read them alll you will be very entertained
Read Drop Dead Gorgeous by Linda Howard it’s a great mystery with a little love thrown in a great read
An Ice Cold Grave is a good mystery taking place in the south keeps you on edge Authur Charlain Harris
Possessed – The life of Joan Crawford by Donald Spoto
Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy
You might want to read Binchy’s latest called Minding Frankie – it is set in the same small town and has a few of the same characters who were in Heart and Soul.
Just finished re-reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I’m excited for the movie finale this summer!
Hitched by Carol Higgins Clark – prefer books by her mother
Zapped by Carol Higgins Clark
Just finished last in the Gregor the Overlander series “Code of Claw” by Suzanne Collins. I practically devoured all her books. Write some more Ms. Collins.
Suzanne Collins is also the same person who wrote the wildly popular “Hunger Games” series. If you like the Gregor series, you would definitely like the Hunger Games!
Pat, I did love the Hunger Games series. I read those before Gregor. I loved HG so much that I looked to see what else she has written. I hope she writes more soon!
lnwn is me. I guess I signed in as lnwn and forgot.
I just read “The Help” and learned a lot from it! It described what it was like to be a black maid back in the 1960′s South; how the maids were so important to running the household & raising the children but, at the same time, so mistreated by their employers! It was an eye-opener for me. I highly recommend it.
Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
Always love an Evanovich for a light, fun read.
Most are a good 2-3 day read.
Enjoy!
JA Jance Dead Wrong. She writes great stories.
“The Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins
Last book in the Hunger Games series… not as good as the others…
Dying to Please : By Linda Howard
I read Patterson’s 9th Judgement this week. Always love the Women’s Murder Club Mysteries. I have enjoyed all of them!
Chill of fear by Kay Hooper
Angel’s Peak by Robyn Carr
Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr
“Rich Man, Poor Man” by Robert Kiyosaki gets you really thinking about the need to educate yourself financially, since our school systems aren’t geared for that and it’s really essential if you want to eventually get out of the ‘Rat Race’.
Just finished over the weekend. . .
Singing Songs, by Meg Tilly.
I must say, it was not one of my favorites.
It was a little hard to stay interested in.
Reading the Piano Teacher by Janice Lee. Very interesting. Haven’t read much about Hong Kong during WW II. Recommend it.
Rediscovering Judy Blume through my kids! I always loved Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!
I read a lot, but sadly I find that most of the popular fiction is the literary equivalent of Cheese Puffs: that is, no matter how much you ingest you’re still hungry!
The mark of a good book is that you speed through it a page-burning pace only to regret when you reach the end; here are a few recent books that met these criteria for me:
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wrobleski – a strange and beautifully written story.
The Trophy Chase trilogy, by George Bryan Polivka – Good, old-fashioned swashbuckling fantasy that is also overtly Christian.
Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King – An anthology, and the best King stuff I’ve read since the Gunslinger Saga ended.
Along with numerous non-fiction books on Gardening, I am currently reading The Lost Gate, by Orson Scott Card – but since I just started, the verdict is still out.
M.L. CLOCK
Love Adventures Around Cincinnati. Getting ideas for summer!
The Piano Teacher by Janet Lee, fascinating, good characters, great historical references
The Spider Stone, not bad. Good for a long drive
Nine Dragons, well written and keeps your attention.
Warrior Spirit, fun book.
Without Fail, by Lee Child
I love this series!
Twilight, by Stephenie Myer I love the book more than the movie!
Midnight Alley By Rachel Caine It’s part of The Morganville Vampires-book 3. I really liked it. I’m on book 4 now and hope to finish the series at some point.
“Exact Revenge” is a good book, a real page turner, by Tim Green.
Just finished The Fitzgerald Ruse. It was a great 2nd ook in the series. Can’t wait for the next one.
According to Mark de Castrique’s website, it looks like the next book, The Sandburg Collection is due out in October 2011. So not too long to wait
Just finished latest in the Queen Betsy series.
Undead and Unfinished by Mary Janice Davidson.
That was a shocker!
I’ve just finished: Anthem, by Ayn Rand. Has anyone noticed a reoccurring theme in all apocalyptic / futuristic novels? It would appear that mankind’s future is destined for political correctness “gone wild” to the degree that there no longer exist individuality, free thinking, or freedom to navigate one’s destiny; it’s all done for you, like it or not. What was intended to be a safe haven, ends up being a prison. My example of the impossible becoming possible was in what happened with the Berlin Wall. No one ever thought that that wall would ever come down, but it did…and I lived long enough to see it happen. It was spectacular, and a sign that even in the deepest, darkest of night that those walls that impede, and keep us from being all that we can in our lives, can come down. The impossible can become possible.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Audio Book) It’s been 35+ years since I devoured the Christie novels and I’ve been delighted at how well her mysteries have withstood the test of time.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It’s got romance, adventure, comedy, a little bit of everything.
read Wolf Speaker the sec. book of the Immortals from Tamora Pierce great read can’t wate to finish the rest. Hope the you give her a try
Tamora Pierce does it again in Frist Test the first book in Protector of the Small. Wish I was there in thoughs lands.
Herbie Brimman finishes of the Faerie Wars with The Faeman Quest. Exciting through to the end.
Neil Gaiman’s look into the lives of the dead and living comes to life in The Graveyard Book. Pick it up and go to another way of thinking.
Travle to a different world and take a Walk with Neil Gaman with Interworld. Find out where thoughs Walks might take you.
The Last Child by John Hart
It was soo it good it was hard to put down. Cant wait to read other books by this author
There’s a Hair in My Dirt! by Gary Larson (creator of The Far Side)
Really cool “picture book” for older audiences. Even the drawings make it amusing with small details to look out for. Great ending! Would not read it to a young child although that is probably a given considering the author. Educational too but not in an off-putting way. Very enjoyable.
Don’t make me choose between you and my shoes by Dixie cash Light hearted mysterys
our red hot romance is leaving me blue by Dixie Cash as always great
Curing the Blues with a New Pair shoes by Dixie carter so funny a great mystery
Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein A mystery with a lot of action
Tilt A Whirl by Chris Grabenstein another great action mystery
Homeport by Nora Roberts
By My Side by Nora Roberts
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks
At first Sight by Nicholas Sparks
Time Believer by Nicholas Sparks
Become a Better You by Joel Olsteen
For one more Day by Mitch Albom
Love you Forever by Robert Nunsch a book given to me by my daughter on her wedding day All I can say is get out the tissues
I gave a copy to my mom and you’re right; I defy anyone to read the book and not get at least a bit choked up.
Just finished listening to Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code (audiobook) by Eoin Colfe with my kids.
Recently finished Something Blue by Emily Giffin
Just finished reading the latest Maeve Binchy novel “Minding Frankie”.
I think Binchy’s last few novels have been very strong reads. Heart and Soul is set in the same town as Minding Frankie.
Carol Higgins Clark “Hitched”
Latest M.C. Beaton Hamish Macbeth series “Death of a Chimney Sweep”. Love this series.
“Love Letters from Lady Bug Farm” 3rd & latest in this series by Donna Ball. I have really enjoyed these books.
The 16th & latest in the Aunt Dimity series “Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree” by Nancy Atherton. One of my favorite series.
I love the aunt dimity books!
read over the weekend The Hellion and the Highlander by Lynsay Sands!!
Dead Until Dawn by Charlaine Harris
The first of the Sookie Stackhouse series.
3.7.11
Some Buried Cesar by Rex Stout
Audiobook
3.8.11
Finished “My Sister’s Voice” by Mary Carter. I actually laughed out loud!
Landing by Elin Hildebrand. It was pretty good – not my all-time favorite.
Read Elizabeth Berg–Dream When Your’re Feeling Blue Good book!
1) Go Ask Alice edited by Beatrice Sparks
2) Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
3) Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
4) Mockingjay by Suznne Collins
5) Treacherous Love edited by Beatrice Sparks
6) Impulse by Ellen Hopkins
7) Crank by Ellen Hopkins
8) fallout by Ellen hopkins
9) Burned by Ellen Hopkins
10) Glass by Ellen Hopkins
11) Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
12) Identical by Ellen Hopkins
13) Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
14) House Rules by Jodi Picoult
There’s tons of time to read while my 2 year old naps!
I read :
The art of racing in the Rain
By Garth Stein
Very good book told from the dogs prospective.
The main character Denny goes through a lot of struggles that no one should ever have to deal with and the entire time he has his faithful companion, Enzo there by his side.
Just finished “The Ten Best Days of My Life” by Adena Halpern
“Tick Tock” by James Patterson….another great read
I just finished “The Choice” by Nicholas Sparks. Didn’t realize I had already read it and enjoyed it all over.
Read “The Dead Room” by Heather Graham. Didn’t see that coming!
Great Book! Some of her others are really good too. I just recently read the Bone Island Trilogy (Ghost Shadow, Ghost Moon, and Ghost Night)they were really good.
Read Set the Dark on Fire by Jull Sorenson.
Just finished Judgment in Death… by J.D. Robb… I’m trying to get through the series… They are all pretty similar.
All of them do follow a bit of a pattern but I like the character development, particularly some of the secondary characters like Peabody. Whenever a new book in the series comes out, I spend an evening or two racing through it – the book equivalent of a bag of M&Ms
I love this series…
Murder on the Iditarod Trail, Sue Henry. Having visited Alaska last year and watched sled dogs being trained, this was of great interest to me.
Face Down Upon an Herbal by Kathy Lynn Emerson
Where There’s a Will by Aaron Elkins
I really enjoy the Gideon Oliver books by Aaron Elkins. Just finished “Skullduggery”
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
Face Down Among the Winchester Geese by Kathy Lynn Emerson
I just read “A Painted House” by John Grisham. A little different than his regular stuff but an interesting story & a quick read.
Night Vision isn’t bad by Randy Wayne White
47th Samurai by Swagger is good.
“The Killer of Little Shepherds,” by Starr. Morbid yet fascinating.
I just finished The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. I LOVE this series! I don’t get to read as often as I’d like, but I couldn’t put these books down! Religious fiction is both interesting and fun!
Betty Zane by Zane Grey.
In the last two weeks, I’ve finished the following books, either reading or audio (I drive to Cincinnati every day) but could not post to the website, waiting for a password.
Nancy Taylor Rosenberg’s, My Lost Daughter, good book
Tess Gerritsen, The Keepsake
The Gift, James Patterson
I’m reading Nemesis by Philip Roth.
It’s a good story with some history about the Summer of 1944.
To Kill A Mockingbird is one of my most favorite reads ever!! I just finished reading it again!
Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne White was a good read.
I also just finished Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich. I have loved reading every one of her books!
Smokin’ Seventeen has been ordered – get on the hold list ASAP!
I do NOT recommend “Die for You” by Lisa Unger–it is just too implausible and very unsatisfying to read….I like action and it just ponders and emotes way too much..ugh.
Enjoyed “the Perfect Poison” by Amanda Quick–a mystery with a twist in that the characters have “psychical talents”..and it has more action…
I have been enjoying downloadable books from the Ohio E-Project. Transfer them to my iPod and get on with the day….
Working on The Girl Who Played with Fire. I liked the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, so I’m hoping this will be just as exciting.
Reed’s Promise by John Clarkson – Great suspense!
13 Minutes by R. Blaine Jorg – true story – Cincinnati Police.
Spring’s Renewal by Shelley Shepard Gray – what a terrific local author! A very good read about Amish relationships – fiction.
I read Truth or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz
Blood Orchid by Stuart Woods (listened to books on cd)
What the Night Knows by Dean Koontz…………spooky!!!
I just finished a book called the Czech Files by Ryan Anderson, a local author in Orange Beach, AL where we were vacationing two weeks. It was a little too violent for me but interesting to see references to places we visited.
Read The Fall of Giants by Ken Follett. I enjoyed the WWI history info.
I just finished reading “The Third Victim” by Lisa Gardner. It started slow, but got stronger toward the end. I would recommend it. I’ve got several other books in line to read. Not only do I love reading all types of books, reading is a great way to relax in the evening after a hard day at work.
If you liked Lisa Gardner read Live to Tell. I just read it and I couldn’t put it down. It is her DD Warren series, and it was awesome!
1. I have now read Girl’s Night by Steph Ann Holm about a widow struggling to raise 2 daughters and start a business…of curse, she finds love!
2. Also, Another Dawn by Sandra Brown about a young woman jilted on her wedding day and her father, after being persuaded my her mother, was given the land whe was to be given after marriage. It is about her struggle to make it a woring ranch and of course, she finds love as well!
3. Sleep Tight by Anne Fraiser. About an FBI agent who returns to her hometown and becomes enmeshed in revisiting the murder of her best friend when they were teens.
Working on Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Treachery in Death, J.D. Robb – don’t you just wonder what Roarke looks like? I wish they would make a movie of these “In Death” books just so I could see what the characters look like.
Always!
Roarke from JD Robb and
Ranger and Morrelli from Janet Evanovich
yum!
Don’t Blink
by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
3.10.11
Opportunities in Social Work Careers by Renee Wittenberg
Dog Training for Dummies by Jack Volhard and Wendy Volhard
Close Kin (book2 of the Hollow Kingdom Trilogy) by Clare B. Dunkle
Awesome! I had to reread the beginning because I didn’t realize that in the story several years had passed between book 1 and this one but caught up very quickly. Such an engaging read!
Orson Scott Card, The Lost Gate I was hooked on Card with his Ender series. Interesting book about a boy finding his way in life even though his abilities make him a target for death by his family and others. Creative as usual with some neat twists. How to be yourself but not get lost in the role.
Totally lovong the “Potluck Club” series. Funny, touching and recipes too!
Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Summer Lovin’ by Carly Phillips
Detour by James Siegel
This is an “edge of your seat” thriller with many twists and turns!
John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things. Loved it!
Also, A Breath of Snow & Ashes from Diane Gabaldon’s Outlander series. Good stuff.
just finished “You’ve Been Warned” by James Patterson, a very fast read…great book.
also read “Born to Run” by James Grippando
Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan. Very good book will read the rest of the series. Good for younger teens
This is a great series to listen to on CD! Next time you are searching for a book on CD suitable for the whole family (from about 4th grade) to listen to together in the car, start with the first in this series: Ranger’s Apprentice: Ruins of Gorlan. This series is addictive and don’t be put off by the fact you will find it in the Young Adult section – some of the best writing these days can be found in the young adult area.
Debt of Bones by Terry Goodkind.
Page by Tamora Pierce was a cool look into what it takes to be a girl page. What can i say a little magic and luck will get you though. Good reading
I just finished Unspoken. Wow! And now am 1/4 of the way through House of Leaves. Wuh-wow.
A Decadent Way to Die by G.A. McKevett.
I just read Freakonomics, very interesting read.
Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson I like all her books. They are easy to read and fun. Good receipes also.
Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -first thing I read by this author and I enjoyed it. I have started a second book by her.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson. Good story, interesting characters.
Larceny and Old Lace by tamar Myers
I enjoyed this book. It’s the first in a series and the first one I have read by this author. I will go on and read some of the others.
Listen by Rene Gutteridge
I liked this book.
Just finished reading Suitable for Hanging, a collection of short stories by Margaret Maron.
Last Lessons of Summer by Margaret Maron.
The Hollow Kingdom Book III: In the Coils of the Snake by Clare B. Dunkle
What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
Fragile Things ~ Neil Gaiman
Smoke & Mirrors ~ Neil Gaiman
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny. Just love this author! Something about this series really pulls me in. Can’t wait for her latest to be published.
Just finished Match me if you can (audiobook) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Just finished
Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen.
The movie starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon comes out around April 22.
Love in the house. by the Jeub Family
Gemma/Meg Tilly
Forevermore/ Cathy Marie Hake
Fancy Pants / Cathy Marie Hake
Am enjoying this author…this is my second book working on the third!
The Girl Who Chased the Moon
by Sarah Addison Allen
The story takes place in Mullaby, North Carolina. Emily returns to the hometown of her mother, hoping to solve some problems from her mom’s life. Julia loves to bake cakes to try to rekindle the love she may have lost. She re-unites with an old boyfriend from high school. Will Julia be able to find the child that she gave up for adoption many years ago? Read the book to find out!
This author has a very gentle tone and touch and you become very attached to her characters. Her first book, Garden Spells, was excellent. One theme running through it was very interesting and would make a good question for a book discussion group. If you could eat a fruit that would revealwhat will be either the best moment of your life OR the worst moment of your life, would you eat the fruit? Remember, you don’t know beforehand which of the possible scenarios will be revealed to you ….
fine book. You are SO right!
A book that lets one come into another world and breath there.
Don’t Blink by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
A magazine writer gets mixed up with the mob.
Sarah Palin – Going Rogue
I Am Ozzy – by Ozzy Osbourne. Amazing that he could write such a level-headed and interesting book. I really enjoyed it!
Anchored In Love – John Carter Cash. Gave some interesting tidbits about the early Carter Family but other than that, hard to read and not very informative.
I have been busy getting ready for surgery so I have not made any updates till now.
March 2, finished Cold Steel Rain by Kenneth Abel
March 6, finished Tough Customer by Sandra Brown
March 10, Finished Smash Cut by Sandra Brown
March 14, Finished Icebound by Dean Koontz.
March 15, started Plan of Attack by Dale Brown
Judge & Jury, James Patterson. I believe this is one of his better books.
‘My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands’ by Chelsea Handler. It wasn’t my cup of tea
Vince Flynn’s “American Assassin” is a great read, one you don’t want to put down.
Death Echo by Elizabeth Lowell
The plot moves along quickly and you get to revisit with St. Kilda Consulting characters, which I always enjoy.
The Best Seat in the House: How I Woke Up One Tuesday and Was Paralyzed for Life by Allen Rucker
Autobiography about the author suddenly finding himself paralyzed. His journey to a new way of life and thinking, thoughts on being in a wheelchair user in a world of “able-bodied” people, etc. Interspersed with humor and much careful thought.
(pg. 67) “ This is a point worth repeating: one of the biggest hurdles you have to overcome after becoming paralyzed is not to have others define you – and not to define yourself – by this one obvious thing. A healthy view of yourself demands that paralysis not be the center of your existence.”
Just finished “Clan of the Cave Bear” – again… Getting ready for the next book in the series to come out soon!
The Bloodstained Throne by Simon Beaufort
Whirlwind by Cathy Marie Hake
HypnoBirthing by Marie F. Mongan
I just finished The Hunger Games, great book. Just a little scary to think about if it wasn’t fiction.
Just finished Roadside Crosses by Jeffrey Deaver…slow at first but turned out to be a great read!
Mystery of the PreMasonry by William Morgan…interesting book about the Masons.
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin…a timeless classic! I read this on my Dad’s kindle (he was kind enough to let me borrow and now I simply must get one!).
Million Little Pieces by James Frey. I have to say I know there was quite the hoo hah around this book when it turned out he was a fraud, especially after Oprah endorsed it, but when I read it I could see myself being sucked in! I felt for this guy and the “girlfriend” he developed in rehab. For faking it he was pretty believeable!
Slightly Shady by Amanda Quick
Radiant Shadows — Melissa Marr
Son of a Wanted Man – Louis L’Amour
3.13.11
Cesar’s Way (book on CD) by: Cesar Millan
I read 100 Astounding Little Alien Stories,a book I had gotten from a library Book Fair. Lots of stories I had not read, which surprised me, plus a few I misremembered – “To Serve Man” – that surprised me even more.
Just finished reading Death Watch by Sally Spencer. I love mysteries. I read four or five books a week.
I just finished reading Death Watch by Sally Spencer. I love to read mysteries. I enjoyed it.
Bad Apple by Laura Ruby
pukka, ted kerasote — interesting. Not up to the quality of Merle’s Door
Finished reading The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris, about a man who takes walks uncontrollably. I was intrigued by the subject matter, but was kind of let down by this book. It was pretty depressing.
Just finished reading Room by Emma Donoghue, pretty good. Hard to imagine that the story is based on a true story. I couldn’t imagine living that way.
I read Cold Blood by Theresa Monsour. Great detective story
Live Bait by P.J Tracey. This book is from a series of mysteries that started with Monkeewrench. It has suspense, technology,and comedy. The characters are querky and fun
Who moved my Cheese? by Spencer Johnson M.D. Read this one for work. Easy read about change in your live.
Tick Tock-James Patterson. Could not put it down! Read it in a day!
Just finished ‘The Devil in the White City’ by Erik Larson. I loved it! I learned so much that I didn’t know about the first World’s Fair in Chicago, and our country’s first known serial killer, Dr. H. H. Holmes.
“On Borrowed Time” by David Rosenfelt
“Aftertime” by Sophie Littlefield
Fly Away Home- Jennifer Weiner
Great Book!!
House of leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski…Love this book it’s one of my top three fifth time reading it…yes it’s a little strange but I love it
I adore creepy house stories like the Haunting of Hill House but House of Leaves is definitely a favorite.
So long and thanks for all the fish by Douglas Adams…quirky yet lovable…and yes I read a minimum of two books at once…helps fill the time between sleeping and work
James Patterson-I, Alex Cross. Very good book. I like his books when he writes by himself. I have read some of his with other authors and they are not as good.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.
Catacombs – A Tale of the Barque Cats
Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
I just finished reading Beginner’s Luck by Laura Pedersen. I was a nice light-hearted book with very interesting characters.
Day of the Dead, J. A. Jance – excellent book a serial killer who killed hispanic teen age girls over a period of 30 years. The killer and his wife were respected members of the community and no one gave a second thought because of what he contributed to the community.
White Hot
by Sandra Brown
The Almost Archer Sisters
The Darling Dahlias and The Cucumber Tree
by Susan Wittig Albert
Ansel Adams in the National Parks–beautiful collection of B&W photographs along with commentaries by Wallace Stegner, among others.
Kiss & Hell by Dakota Cassidy
Really good book, especially if you like the paranormal.
The Quiet Game by Greg Iles…I loved it! Action, thrills, mystery, characters were very developed, made me wish they actually existed, lol…Good Luck to all of us on winning a Nook, but I am wishing myself just a little extra!
Peace.
Finally!, got the last book in the House of Night Series (vampires)….
Awakened by P.C. and Kristen Cast
Finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Liked it.
Also read Gideon’s Sword by Preston and Child.
Did you like it? I’m a big fan of the Agent Pendergast books but haven’t tried the new series yet.
A Few Demons More – Kim Harrison
Audiobook
3.16.11
Sizzling Sixteen – Janet Evanovich
3.18.11
Smokin Seventeen is on order- we have ordered 26 copies and there are already 45 holds on this title! Fortunately, these are quick reads – so get your hold on now!
Thanks!
Some days I’m a Morelli-girl and some days I’m a Ranger-girl but that’s okay because some days I’m more like Stephanie and other times I’m channeling my ‘inner-Lula’
I started the Plum series at a really sad time in my life, the loss of a parent – Evanovich got me through and made me laugh again when I thought I never would!
Just finished Courting Trouble by Deeanne Gist
Just finished Seven Up by Janet Evanovich. This is my 3rd time through her Stephanie Plum series!
just finished another James Patterson……”Private”
“Crimes by Moonlight” Charlaine Harris
Just finished “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Pretty quick read, but a little sad…
I just read 44 Cranberry Point by Debbie Macomber
It’s a series of books named for street addresses in a small town. I enjoy reading the books because the characters are supportive and encouraging to each other.
I just finished Keith Richards’ autobiography and was a little disappointed…it doesn’t sound as though he wrote it himself to me. The technical music parts are interesting, though.
Read “Unbearable Lightness” by Portia De Rossi. This is a stark, brutally honest look at the public pressure on a female star to be thin. Portia spares herself nothing in the telling. Thankful it has a happy ending.
Read Ron Reagan’s “My Father at 100″. I can relate to not knowing who your father really is until you do a lot of digging. Fortunately for me, my father is still here at 88 and I am asking him all the questions I have wanted to ask for years while his memory is still very sharp.
Read Susan Boyle’s “The Woman I Was Born to Be”. I love the Scottish flavor of the book; you can tell Susan wrote this mostly herself. Her story is at once inspiring and bittersweet, it seems as though finding fame at a later age can be both overwhelming and even more rewarding than finding fame at a young age.
Read George Bush’s autobiography and LOVED it…President Bush has a way of being so honest about himself, his decisions and why he made them, and his love of country and family. His courage in the face of adversity told firsthand is overwhelming. I have always admired George Bush and came away from the reading of this book admiring him even more.
A Fatal Feast by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain. In the Murder She Wrote series.
A Decadent Way to Die by G.A McKevett (A Savannah Reid Mystery)
Snagged by Carol Higgins Clark (A Regan Reilly Mystery)
The Sugar House (a Tess Monghan mystery) by Laura Lippman….I love the main character, Tess, but wish I wouldve started the series at the beginning for a little continuity, lol…I do that to myself all the time!
So glad I’ve found a place where people understand that YES it’s possible to read multiple books at a time…most around do not understand how this is possible..
I’m like you – I always have to be in the middle of multiple books.
“Worst Case” by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge. Great read for any Patterson fans! I love everything he writes!
The Gunslinger (2003 version) – Stephen King
03.19.2011
read Worst Case by James Patterson
Die Trying by Lee Child was a great book
Dead or Alive was a great book as well though very long
Another great book I read was The Athena Project by Brad Thor
They Never Came Back by Caroline B. Cooney
Twilight Children: Three Voices No One Heard Until a Therapist Listened by Torey Hayden
A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens
We read every night. Right now it’s Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss.
The Wedding Planner’s Daughter by Coleen Paratore
My granddaughter (5th grade) loves to read and so do I. We are both reading these books and discuss what is happening. We have our own little book club going (we are now reading the second book in the series). I emailed the author to tell her we were enjoying them. She replied! That was neat! This is a series about a girl named Willa.
“Star Island” by Carl Hiassen. Characters are “memorable” but the language is rougher than his earlier works. Less Floridian backround this time (unless you think FL=South Beach.
I also read this, and agree, okay but not one of his best. My favorite of his was Sick Puppy, worth a read if you haven’t yet…
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Does it count that I started “Shadow of the Wind”in February and finished it just in time for our Milford book group March 8th?
A bestseller (translated from Spain/Spainish) that had unusally good modern translation. Actually this turns out to be a reread for this group but it was so long ago that three of us did not recall the “certainly didn’t see THAT one coming” ending, so it still lead to a good discussion. We should have researched our post WWI Spainish history a little prior to the meeting, though.
I just finished Evidence of Murder by Lisa Black. It was the first time I’ve read her, and it was a great book. Can’t wait to read more by her.
The Last Trail – by Zane Grey
I just finished Lightning by Dean Koontz.
King of Torts by John Grisham. Great Grisham but as he ages his view of young lawyers who want to save the world is getting more cynical.
The Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce shows just how far an emperor will go to rule everything. The godds just wont have it.
Tamora Pierce finishes the Immortals Qut. with The Realms of the Gods. The emperor is back but he’s an immoral now. Can Daine and her friend or love make it back in time to help Tortall?
Tamora Pierce’s Squire has Kel out and about with knight. She can’t wate to get her sheld. Kel must frist pass the ordeal. This last trial before each squire can become a knight has killed some. What can Kel expect when its her turn?
The new moive I Am number Four was frist a book if you didn’t know. Written by Pittacus Lore this Fantasy is gives you everything fast paced action, love, and world domantoin. Read it before you see the movie.
Alanna The First Adventuer by Tamora Pierce starts the Song of the Lioness Qut. Alanna starts her tranning as a knight but theres a boys only theme there. Can she keep her identity from being uncoverd and become the knight that she truly hopes to be?
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes.
(Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession.)
by David Grann
3.19.11
Just finished Sunset by Karen Kingsbury. I love all her books!
I just finished Lawman, Diana Palmer. Good book. This is about a serial killer who escaped the law for 12 years and has killed a child every year for 12 years. The law has finally found a child that survived the attack and can give details to help apprehend the killer.
We listened to SpongeBob SquarePants. [Chapter books 1-8] [book on CD] / Terry Collins and Annie Auerbach. We went on a car trip to Colorado. I thought I would get more books read
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street by Dr Seuss. This was the first of many great books. And a lot of fun to read out loud.
Iced by Carol Higgins Clark
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
The Dalek Conquests by BBC Audiobooks
Crimson Empire by Mike Richardson
Dark Empire II by Tom Veitch
The Cupid Chronicles by Coleen Paratore
I just finished the second book in the Willa series. My granddaughter has finished it, too. We enjoy talking about it. I read the books so we can talk about them and this encourages her to read more. She wants to know where I am in the book. The third book is on hold for us at the library and i hope to pick them up today!
Vacations from Hell — Various YA authors
Once in a Full Moon — Ellen Schreiber
Darkest Mercy — Melissa Marr
what the night knows by koontz
awesome, supernatural twist
Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyers. I love all the Twilight books. It is a great love story.
full dark, no stars
by stephen king
set of short stories, not very good
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre
The English American by Alison Larkin
couldn’t put this one down
Just read Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich. Just love the Stephanie Plum novels they are entertaining and makes you forget all the bad things going on in the world. I will be reading the next book.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher I thought it was an okay book. It’s book 4 of The Dresden Files. I’ve heard a lot of good things about this series. Personally I think so far it’s just “okay” as far as a series goes.
Dead or Alive by Tom Clancey
Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan
Love books on CD’s because I don’t have time to sit down and enjoy reading a book. This allows me to multi-task and still enjoy books.
Tick Tock by James Patterson
Lucid Intervals StuartWoods
Easy read
Delete All Suspects by Donna Andrews
Disturbed Earth by Reggie Nadelson
New York (and Russian) police detective seaerching for missing children. Good story
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
Typical fun read in the Stephanie Plum series
Mariposa by Greg Bear
Really good for those who like the near future with a technical/ science bent
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis
Would love to win this!!!
Feast of Fools-THe Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
just completed “A touch of Dead” by Harris
“Rise Again-A Zombie Thriller” by Tripp, very good book
The Pact by Jodi Picoult is another great book!
Autumn’s Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray
Hidden by Shelley Shepard Gray
Death by the Glass by Nadia Gordon
Just finished ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne du Maurier today. It was an amazing book and will be added to my list of all-time favorites!
Stuff: Compulsive hoarding and the meaning of things by Randy Frost.
Very interesting. Gave me some insight to my own home and made me feel better about it as well.
The Oregon Trail by Ralph Compton
“A Darker Place” by Laurie KIng. Actually started in Feb and had to renew it twice because of other reading commitments. Quite different-the protagonist is an expert on cult-type groups and works undercover for the FBI. Educational and a pretty good mystery. This is not a process book, more like the stuff on “Criminal Minds”.
“The Wrecker” by Clive Cussler. My husband is loving the downloads from ohioepub to his new Nook! This Cussler is not a Dirk Pitt but an investigative. Bell is the investigator in this second of a series that takes place in the 1800′s. “460 pages of an extremely fast read-LOADS of action”
“The Mediterreanean Caper” by Cussler. This is a Dirk Pitt that takes place after Pitt has taken charge of NUMA. Classic tradition, but not quite as action-packed as his earlier works but “still a great read”.
Pgymalion by George Bernard Shaw. Excellent play. Eliza Doolittle is a delightful character. I found the epilogue disappointing.
The Sentry by Robert Crais, another great Joe Pike novel.
“Among Other Things, I’ve Taken Up Smoking” I loved this debut novel by Aoibheann Sweeney. Almost did not read it because of the title. But glad I did. Liked that she used the title as her first sentence of the novel and the story took off from there.
For a Few Demons More – Kim Harrison
Garrett – Linda Lael Miller
The World’s Shortest Stories, bu Steve Moss. Read it and then try to write your own!
The World’s Shortest Stories, by Steve Moss. Read it and then try to write your own!
First Evidence, by Ken Goddard. Not-very-believable alien encounter tale.
The Messiah Code, by Michael Cordy
Tithe by Holly Black I just read it again because i liked it so much. Truely one of my favorite books. I did not care for the other two books in that series, how odd.
I liked Tithe a great deal too. Have you read White Cat? It’s in my To Be Read stack.
I just finished “Love, Inc.” by Yvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout. What a hilarious book! Three girls meet in counselling, and find they have been duped by the same Romeo! Their actions to get revenge and their following success with proferring these services to others in the same situation is keep-you-up-all-night GREAT!
Just read “What the Night Knows” by Dean Koontz – a pretty good yarn, and it didn’t seem to be recycled like a lot of his “recent” releases.
Not long ago I was reading a “new” Koontz paperback I had just bought, and as the story progressed I thought, why do these characters not have cell phones? I flipped back to the copyright page and it said something like “copyright 2009 – original copyright 1983.” It was a drawer-cleaning book! Mr. Koontz is putting out stuff he was unable to publish before finding fame, so a friendly FYI: If you buy his paperbacks you might want to check the copyright first.
The Reversal, Michael Connelly – this is one of the first books that I have read by Michael Connelly and I really enjoyed it. Not to ruin the plot, this book is about the court overturning a previous conviction of a child killer and the lengthly re-trial of the murderer.
Just finished “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte. Delightful!
The Bronze Horseman, it was a good insight to how WWII in Russia might have been & a wonderful love story.
At Home In Mitford by Jan Karon
This is a wonderful book – the first one of a series. I hope to read all of them!
I love Ted Dekker! Just finished reading Burn!! very good
When you get a chance, check out his Circle series (Black, Red, White). Pretty good stories…
Another one I read before Burn is Kiss by Ted Dekker. I love his stories – very suspenseful…keeps me on the edge of my seat until I’m done!! This was an interesting concept – stealing memories by sharing a kiss/touch and emotional/physical dependence. Loved this book!
Intervention by Terri Blackstock This is about a young woman on drugs and how her mom and brother fight to save her after they fear she’s been kidnapped on the way to rehab. I liked the book and plan to read the next one.
“Prospero Burns” by Dan Abnett. A novel about one part of a Galactic Civil War. Part of the Horus Heresy series of novels by Black Library
“Storm Front” by Jim Butcher. Part of the Dresden Files. The main character, Harry Dresden is the only wizard in the Chicago yellow pages. He must solve the mystery of a homicide committed by a wizard before he becomes a victim.
“Strata” by Terry Pratchett. The story of a human women and two aliens that travel to a replica of earth that is flat (on a disc). The three travelers must solve the mystery of what is wrong with the disc, who made it, and how they can escape.
I finished “Golden Threads” by Kay Hooper. Once again she didn’t disappoint. What a great author.
“Mother’s Day” by Patricia MacDonald. I am now hooked and plan on reading everything that she has written. Great murder mystery with amazing emotional responses to draw you in.
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. The beginning of a wonderful love story. Of course not both human, but a beautiful love story. All of the series is great.
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand – Helen Simonson
3/22/11
“The Wedding” By Nicholas Sparks. I am now hooked on Nicholas Sparks Novels.
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks is my favorite from him, but I love all of his books. I read all of them, then watched the movies that he made from some of the books. The books are way better!! Other authors that are similar to Nicholas Sparks, are: Richard Paul Evans, and Jason F. Wright.
Hidden Empire – Orson Scott Card
Bed of Roses – Nora Roberts
Lisa Gardner – “Love You More”
The Most Human Human by Brian Christian is a fascinating study of artificial intelligence.
Persuasion by Jane Austen.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs. She is my current favorite when talking of books about werewolves, or in this case a troublesome coyote named Mercy.
Obsidian Butterfly – Laurell K Hamilton. This isn’t her best, but it is much more enjoyable than her newer books. Always a fan of Edward, so he really makes this book for me.
Seven up / Janet Evanovich.
Now I am working on 8
Where the Heart Leads by: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Find Out Who’s Normal and Who’s Not – David J. Lieberman
3/24/11
The Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey
lover mine- J.R. Ward. a book in her amazing series!
The Immortals After Dark series (Kresley Cole) cant pick favorite book but Nix is hilarious and i can wait for book to come out!!
Veil of Midnight-The midnight series (Lara Adrian)
Shadowfever -Fever Series (Karen Marie Moning) the latest book out, I could not wait for it to come out and was worth the wait.
Acheron-Dark-Hunter series (Sherrilyn Kenyon) i love this book so much it explains so much on the full series!
Wanted by Shelley Shepard Gray
Forgiven by Shelley Sheaprd Gray
Grace by Shelley Shepard Gray
I just finished Toys, James Patterson. This is a very different book for James Patterson. The plot is about robots who are trying to eliminate the human race. One of the things that I found interesting in the book is that the robots eat but they eat food with no calories. Maybe James Patterson is on to something for the humans.
“Rooms” by James Rubart…….I loved this book!!
“Toys” another great James Patterson
“Death Masks” By Jim Butcher, Book 5 of The Dresden Files
“Afterlife” By Claudia Gray. Book 4 of the Evernight series. I Love this series!
“Storm Front” by Jim Butcher. Book 1 of The Dresden Files
“Fool Moon” by Jim Butcher. Book 2 of The Dresden Files
“Grave Peril” by Jim Butcher. Book 3 of The Dresden Files
Santa Fe Edge by Stuart Woods pretty good. A fast read.
Storming Heaven by Denise Giardina. Historical fiction surrouning WV coal mining strike of 1921 and Battle of Blair Mountain. Chronicles events very accurately.
A Fist Full of Charms – Kim Harrison
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Steig Larssen. Left me gasping (mentally). How is this going to end?
Have read Elivis Costello – Tony Clayton-lea; Crazy Horse – Larry McMurtry; Papa Hemingway – A. E. Hotchner.
Am now reading John Lennon: The Life – Philip Normand
by Christine Feehan:
Drake sister series, eight of them so far
Wild Fire
I learned so much I didn’t know by reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The history of the woman who was the source of the HeLa cells used to develop so many medicines etc.without her or her family’s knowledge. Ethical issues of informed consent.
Just finished “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys. Intense.
Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult-her books also make me think.
Dash & Lilly’s Book of Dares — Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Who Is My Shelter? by Neta Jackson
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – JK Rowlings
Audiobook
3.25.11
Read “Don’t Blink” by James Patterson. It’s OK…not one of my faves.
Northern Lights by Roberts
The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo by Stieg Larsson
“Heart Shaped Box” by Joe Hill
“Ricochet” by Sandra Brown
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler is fun reading. We are reading each of Austen’s novels before the discussions in the book.
Decked by Carol Higgins Clark
Fleeced by Carol Higgins Clark
Foundation, Mercedes Lackey
Intrigues, Mercedes Lackey
Able One, Ben Bova
Great initiative!
Born of Night (Sherrilyn Kenyon)A League Novel Ser.
Riley Jenson Guardian (Keri Arthur) Full Moon Rising
Fallen Angels (J.R. Ward) Covet- love JR books!!
The Darkest Lie-Lords of the Underworlds (Gena Showalter)
Definitely Dead (Charlaine Harris) Sookie Stackhouse Series(True Blood). this is my favorite cause i love Quinn!
Soulmate (L. J. Smith)Night World. the last book is not out and have been waiting FOREVER!
The Wicked Series (Nancy Holder)
Witch & Curse
Legacy & Spellbound
Resurrection
Marked(P. C. Cast)A House of Night Novel
Remember Me? (Sophie Kinsella)
Can You Keep A Secret? (Sophie Kinsella)
The Undomestic Goddess (Sophie Kinsella)
The Guardian (Nicholas Sparks)
The Key Trilogy (Nora Roberts )
Key of Light
Key of Knowledge
Key of Valor
The Awakening(L. J. Smith)The Vampire Diaries. books way better than the tv show
Obsidian Butterfly(Laurell K. Hamilton)
Shelters of Stone by Jean M.Auel
Eagerly waiting for The Land of Painted Caves.
Emma by Jane Austen.
Private by James Patterson
Survivors Club by Lisa Gardner
Tick Tock by James Patterson
I recently finished ‘Fall for Anything’ by Courtney Summers. It’s a YA novel about a teenage girl named Eddie who tries to find answers as to why her father, a talented artist, committed suicide. It was a great read and I really enjoyed it!
“Killer Dreams” by Iris Johansen. Great read, first chapter is shocking, after reading that you can’t walk away…you have to be able to make sense of it!
Sooner or Later by Debbie Macomber. This is so different from her Cedar Cove books, but still good.
Lord of Misrule-the Morganville Vampires book 5
by Rachel Caine
Just finished Dead to Rights a Joanna Brady mystery
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen A wonderful book.
Seventeen Second Miracle by Jason F. Wright-Wonderful Read!!! Highly recommend!!
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
Last Puzzle & Testament by Parnell Hall-Fun read
A Clue for the Puzzle Lady by Parnell Hall
Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy-Grandchildren loved listening to this story in the car on a mini vacation.
“Afterlife” by Claudia Gray, Book 4 in the “Evernight” series.
“A Kiss of Shadows” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 1 in the Meredith Gentry series. My all-time favorite series. Love, Love, Love this series, as well as Laurell K. Hamilton.
“A Caress of Twilight” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 2 in the Meredith Gentry series. Great Series!!!!
“Seduced by Moonlight” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 3 in the Meredith Gentry series. Great read!
“A Stroke of Mmidnight” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 4 in the Meredith Gentry series.
“Mistral’s Kiss” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 5 in the Meredith Gentry series. Great Read! I could read this series over & over! Wait I do do that!
“A Lick of Frost” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 6 in the Meredith Gentry series.
“Swallowing Darkness” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 7 in the Meredith Gentry series. WOW! Best book in the series. And that’s saying a lot.
“Divine Misdemeanors” by Laurell K. Hamilton. Book 8 in the Meredith Gentry series. Now I can’t wait for the next one to finally come out.
Started on the Sisters of Holmes County A Sister’s secret and A Sister”s test. First time I have found a mystery in Amish books
The Perfect Wife by Robin Hatcher is a good read. First time I tried this author but not the last.
Losing Christina Book I: Fog by Caroline B. Cooney
Losing Christina Book II: Snow by Caroline B. Cooney
Persuader / Lee Child.
WOW! The best one yet in this series. I was disapointed in the book before this one, but this one got me excited for the next book in the series.
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum
The Left-Handed Dollar by Loren D. Estleman
Against the Day, Thomas Pynchon
Laced by Carol Higgins Clark
I just love anything by V.C. Andrews and just finished reading Family Storms
Coming Home by Miriah Stewart
First time reading this author.
Liked the story line writting OK. Will read other books in seris
Sweet Memories ( Layrle Spencer)
Great as always
SMALL Town Girl (Lavyrle Spencer)
One of my favs….. this is one book that I re-read over and over
Her Sisters Baby (Lavyrle Spencer)
This book was inclued with the Sweet Mmois Book (two books in one)
Loved the Story Line great writting
Lora Leigh ~ Lions Heart
Quicl read a little much on breed vs man and the ‘mating process’ good book to read while traveling or on a beach
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Sounds like a morbid subject, but the author has a wonderful and witty style that makes it a great read.
The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner. Above average for the genre. Not quite everything gets tied up neatly at the end.
Weekends at Bellevue: Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER by Julie Holland, M.D.
Mankind Have A Nice Day – Mick Foley
I read Tick Tock by James Patterson
“Unearthly” by Cynthia Hand. This is a new author & of course her first book. I was surprised by how good it is. I never lost interest while reading it. It was one of those books that are hard to put down. I love her writing style.
Decision Points: George W Bush
Aunt Dimity & the Family Tree: Nancy Atherton
The Girl with the Braided Hair: Margaret Coel
The Courtship of the Vicar’s Daughter: Lawana Blackwell
Lady Night by Tamora Pierce brought all of Kel’s odeals to a close. It shows her that she is good enuff to be a Knight. Her place in life finily come into veiw
In the Hand of the Goddess, Alanna has her work cut out for her. She is now the princes squire and that is not easy. Saving the queen and unvailing the truth about herself can send others running for the hills, only to Alanna is just what needs done.
James A. Owen again brings history and fantasy to life in the 2ed book of the Imaginarium Geographica The Search for the Red Dragon. The Caretakers try to find out why all the childern have gone missing. They also find out what happens when you lie about who you are.
The Indiga King by James A. Owens takes place when as well as where. When a strange book arives along with an open door. This fast paced blast through to the past, brings sword play together with time travel. Trying to fix the past to save there future.
A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (Audio book)
Live Wire by Harlan Coben – Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending in this one!
I just finished This heart of mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (audiobook)
Courting Miss Amsel by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
3/28/11
A Feast for Crows George R. R. Martin
Snowbound by Crouch
“Abandon” by Crouch
Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
“Sail” by James Patterson
Anybody’s Guess…. by Sharon McGee
Before I Wake by Anne Frasier
Hide by Lisa Gardner
The Preacher’s Daughter by Beverly Lewis
11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
Great book!!!
Couldn’t put it down!
Reading Jennifer chiaverini’s The Lost Quilter
ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD by George MacDonald— one of my favorite authors- this combines suspense and romance in a faith-building story, written by a Scottish minister in 1867. He was an inspiration to many other authors, such as W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, E. Nesbit, G.K. Chesterton, and Madeleine L’Engle.
Losing Christina Book 3: Fire by Caroline B. Cooney
Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston. (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) 1st in a series
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. Love being able to visualize these locations since we visited last year.
B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton. Second in the series. These are fun mysteries with a private detective as the main character. They don’t have to be read in order.
I just finished reading Nora Roberts The Calhoun Women, Catherine & Amanda.
I also just finished listening to The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd. I enjoyed not only the novel, but the reader did an excellent performance as Lily, the main character & narrator.
Good Blood by Aaron Elkins
Finished “The Last Surgeon” by Micheal Palmer for my mystery book group.I don’t remember reading him before. Pretty good, different approach in that you know whodunnit, just not why until the end of the book. Stone-cold killer was pretty disconcerting (that someone like that could exist).
I am almost done with ‘Johnathan Strange and Mr. Norrell’. By Susanna Clarke. It takes some getting used to, but it is well worth the effort!
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Twisted by Jeffrey Deaver
Room by Emma Donoghue
Just read Rekindled by Tamera Alexander. I love Christian romance novels. Many times I will cry towards the end of a book, but this one had me tearing up through the whole book. I can’t wait to read the other 2 books in the series.
As I lay Dying by William Faulkner
This book is easily one of the most tragic nuances of Early Literature that I have ever read. Tears of joy and hopelessness manifest their self within your soul as you read the beauty that is written. Truly remarkable.
The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard
I finished book 3 in the Brides of Gallitin County by Tracie Peterson, A Dream to Call Her Own. All in all a great 3 book series if you like historical fiction with a little romance thrown in!
I hope textbooks count!! Those and other books I’ve read since March 1 are:
Psychiatric Nursing, 6th ed., by Norman Keltner (BORING!)
ECG’s Made Easy, 4th ed., by Barbara Aehlert (MUCH more interesting than Psych Nursing)
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh
Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh
sMothering by Wendy French and
Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule
Pick me! Pick me! I have been an avid reader ever since I can remember, starting with Nancy Drew, then going on to V.C. Andrews as a teenager; now onto more “sophisticated” stuff like Mary Balogh, Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Crusie. Reading is my “escape” from reality. I read every single chance I get – I even have a book light for nighttime/bedtime reading (it drives my husband NUTS!). Fortunately, I have been able to pass my love of books onto my daughters! I think between us, we’ve read just about half of the Owensville branch’s books!!
Finally read “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger. Would love to sit in on a discussion of this book with a group of teenagers! Loved the language – not the profanity, although very realistic – but the slang of the time. Great example of what I love about reading; the opportunity to view the world through the eyes of another.
I read the book in the beginning of my Senior year. And I will tell you, us teenagers would gladly tell you that this book was a bunch of shenanigans. As my classmates told my teacher. Though, I myself enjoyed it throughly.
Two Down by Nero Blanc
I just finished book #3 in the Willa series. The books was Willa by Heart by Coleen Paratore. As I stated earlier, I am reading them as is my granddaugther and we discuss them. We are having fun with our little “book club.”
I thought you were Dead by Peter Nelson
“Locked Doors” by Crouch
“Desert Places” by Crouch
The Little White Horse: Elizabeth Goudge. Born in 1900 Ms Goudge writes with lovely detail and a tender voice. I purchased this book and it is difficult to find her books now. I would like to own a few more such as Dean’s Watch and Church on the Hill. I can no longer find her books at the Library.
The Union Qulters: Jennifer Chiaverini. Jennifer writes with much detail about the Civil War. Very little quilting in this one.
SixGuns and Double Eagles by Ralph Compton
1632 by Eric Flint. This is alternative history with a sci fi beginning. Just go with it. It’s the beginning of a series with a large cast of characters and interesting “what ifs.”
16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber.
204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows.
Naked Heat by Richard Castle
Stefan’s Diaries: Origins by L.J. Smith
Stefan’s Diaries: Bloodlust by L.J. Smith
The Hunger Games (book 1) by Suzanne Collins
A Promise of Spring by: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Lookin Back Texas By: Leanna Ellis
“The Craving” by Herzog
Crossword to Die For by Nero Blanc
Sumer Knight by Jim Butcher
3/31/11
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
Lean, Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Murder, Magic, and madness at the Fair That Changed America.
An excellent historical study of the World’s Columbian Exposition (the Chicago World’s Fair, 1893) told along side the story of serial killer in Chicago making the most of the excitement and chaos of the Fair.
The author does a wonderful job painting the social and historical period. Not a gory murder/killer story, that is just a facet of the overall work, so don’t hesitate if you enjoy historical works.
Eril Larson is one of the best writers of nonfiction around! Get on the waiting list for his most recent book – In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and and American Family in Hitler’s Berlin.
Janet Evanovich Seven up
Just finished Fern Michaels “Betrayal.” Great book!
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
The Help by Katheryn Stockett
Just read The Ape House….WOW! Now to read Water for Elephants…
The Mindful Money Guide: Creating Harmony between Your Values and Your Finances by Marshall Glickman. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn more about personal finance.
Just listened to Fifteen in the Plum series. Love her books have read or listented to all of them working on Sixteen.
I listened to How to want what you and want what you have. By John Gray.
The Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby. Disappointing novel about a Christian shopaholic. It doesn’t deal with her religious beliefs or her addiction with any depth.
Lunch at the Piccadilly: Clyde Edgerton
A Mourning Wedding: Carola Dunn
Janet Evanovich Hard Eight
Wicket Appetite, Janet Evanovich – another one of her good books.
Scream for Me, Karen Rose, a number of twists and turns regarding a murder that happened 13 years ago and subsequent events until present time.
i just finished reading Jennifer Chiaverini’s The Lost Quilter. Loved it…as I do all of her books!
I am in awe of the Amish way of life. I am working with Cedarmore FarmCSA writing their blog and have been learning all that I can about the Swartenztruber Amish. Plain Secrets An Outsider among the Amish by Joe Mackall was outstanding. My Amish friends want to also read his book. Next visit to the farm I am giving them a copy. Lerned a lot!
Heat Wave by Jill Marie Landis
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
You by Charles Benoit
Being a Senior in High School it’s hard to find time to read between school work and my job. But I get it done. And I’ve read and read. I’m proud to say that I’ve read the Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. I didn’t think I would like it those books, but they’re really worth the time to read. As well as for Witch and Wizard, it’s an easy read, and I like that about books–sometimes. You was also a rather quick read, but enticing down to it’s very last page! I just wish more kids my age would take the time and read something good.
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks — great book!!
The Outlaw Demon Wails – Kim Harrison
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
Jefferson Bass – The Bone Yard
Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun – Lois Winston
The Cat Who Went into the Closet – Lillian Jackson Braun (audio)
Night Vision – Randy Wayne White
The Nomination – William G. Tappley
Shaken – J.A. Konrath
Chocolate to Die For – Joanna Carl
The Chocolate Pirate Plot – Joanna Carl
Antiques Knock Off – Barbara Allan
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich
Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie by Kathy Lynn Emerson
Brisinger by Christopher Paolini
The final book in the series will be released on November 8. The title is “Inheritance”.
The Most Human Human by Brian Christian. Easily readable and subtitled What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What it Means to Be Alive. This book covers artificial intelligence, philosophy, poetry, pickup artists and more. Highly recommended.
Just listened to Still Alice by Lisa Genova.
Also The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lax by Rebecca Skloot. Fascinating and informative.
Just finished Worse Case by James Patterson.
Good Read.
The Great Gatsby–Haven’t read this since college.
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce justed gos to show you you have to face the things you fear. And maybe you’ll learm to like them. Read to find out.
“The Vampire Diaries; The Return: Midnight, vol. 3″ L.J. Smith. It was an okay book. Nothing fantastic…
“Blood Rites” by Jim Butcher, bk 6 in “The Dresden Files”. It was a pretty good book.
Are you enjoying the series more now? I think his writing has improved and that he’s made Harry a more complex character as he’s written the books.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
“The Woods” by Coben
Merry, Merry Ghost by Hart
Northern Lights by Norah Roberts. I am SO not a romance book fan. But after a vacation in Alaska, I have been reading and listening to as many books as possible about this beautiful state. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I’m enjoying the audio book immensely!
I just finished reading Immanuel’s Veins by Ted Dekker. Awesome!! Dekker has a way with words..had such a powerful message!! Was crying through the end of the book!
My son just read Pokemon Adventures Diamond and Pearl Platinum. He loved it – he read it in 1 1/2 days!!
1636: The Saxon Uprising
by: Eric Flint
The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Antrax
Terry Brooks
chickens in your backyard this was a good started for my new hobby
Storeys guide to raising chickens what can i say the library is the place to do research. This book was rateded the best ever chicken resource on backyard chickens.com
Storeys guide to raising poultry I also just started Ducks these sroreys guides are good information
My son is now reading chickens in the backyard good bonding and maybe the start of a father son book club!
Home Again Mariah Stewart
finished the second book had to get the third book. ran out atg 10 pm
Just finished the third book. Back cover says she is working on another book in the seris cant wait.
Susan Mallery The Best Friends
Great as all her books. I like that she gets to the story quick.
Nightfall at Little Aces by Ralph Cotton
Over-The-Rhine When Beer Was King by Michael D. Morgan
The Total Money Makeover : A Proven Plan For Financial Fitness / Dave Ramsey.
Another great, easy to understand book on finances is Making the Most of Your Money Now by Jane Bryant Quinn.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Fun read about a precocious 11 year old chemistry prodigy who be becomes an amateur sleuth after finding a dying man in her cucumber garden. No a children’s book.
Read Trust me on this by Jennifer Crusie- cute & fun.
Dead by Midnight by Carolyn Hart. The newest in the ‘A Death on Demand Mystery’ series.
JR Ward Lover Unleashed
To Davy Jones Below: Carola Dunn
Recipes for Easy Living: Curtiss Ann Matlock
“Alex Cross’s Trial” by Patterson
“Ghost at Work” by Carolyn Hart
“The Guardian” by Nicholas Sparks
Just finished “I Don’t Know How She Does It” by Allison Pearson.
Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey
The Englisher by Beverly Lewis
running blind Lee Child
“Dead Beat” by Jim Butcher. book 7 (I think) in “The Dresden Files”
Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen
Liked the book a lot!
Leah’s Choice Pleasant Valley Book One by Marta Perry
The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins
Delirium – Lauren Oliver
You Don’t Know Me – David Klass
Also read in the beginning of March that I forgot about:
The Host – Stephenie Meyer
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I was also wondering if Japanese Manga count. Since I’ve read tons of those before their short to read? Can anyone answer this?
Yes, manga counts!
Fantastic!
Thursdays at Eight – Debbie Macomber
Mystery – Jonathan Kellerman
By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle
Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr
Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr
8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber
74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton
Dead by Midnight by Carolyn Hart
Face Down Under the Wych Elm by Kathy Lynn Emerson
Love Amish Stories
The Storekeepers Daughter, The Quilters Daughter, The Bishops Daughter, Merry Heart, Plaine and Fancy,
Water for Elephants,
Amish stories are great. Try reading, books by Shelly Sheapard Gray she writes great stories and is a local author.
Read all of these in the past week and a half, ALL by Cassandra Clare:
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
Last week I finished The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. Great story, but I enjoyed her book, The Forgotten Garden, more.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows.
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews
Finished reading Kathy Reichs book, Déjà Dead. Interesting to see the differences between her first book and how the characters are different in the tv series she produces. Not very similar but very interesting to read.
Carpe Corpus-The Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
Love Notes from God for Busy Moms by Helen M. Young
Liked it so much I bought two copies to give to a few of my favorite mom’s for Mother’s Day.
The Hot Line by Cathryn Fox
reading, Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
“The Choice” By Nicholas Sparks. My favorite so far.
A Tranatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah! by Harry Harrison.
A very good “Alternative History” Read.
The Rising (Antichrist Is Born) by Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins
Book on CD. Did not enjoy and I would not recommend listening to this book.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. A captivating book I had a hard time putting down. This book is one I will have to purchase. Actually I will purchase two, one for each of my sons who are pilots in the Air Force.
The Shadow Dragons by James A. Owen. just like it says on the cover ” A young hero…the fall of the dragons….and a journey past the Edge of the World. Page turner all the way with all the twists that go with it. Enjoy
Tamora Pierce’s Lioness Rampant gets to the bottom of the love that Alanna shares, but with who? Read to find out.
“P” for Peril, Sue Grafton
Outbreak, Robin Cook – not as good as some of his other books.
Read Hangman by Faye Kellerman. Another good read!
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich. Fun book, but i think I like the Plum novels better. Won’t stop me from reading more from her though. Her books always make me smile.
The Voyage of the Jaffa Wind by Tony Abbott. This is the 14th book in the Secrets of Droon can’t wate to read the others.
All the pretty Girls by J.T. Ellison
The Silver Kiss A little young but soooooo cute.
Can you Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella,LOVE HER!!!
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
Remember me? by Sophie Kinsella
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook. Going crazy reading books to win the contest
Jinx by Med Cabot… Awesome book. New spin for my taste.
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
The entire Mars Series by Fuyumi Soryo…. If you like manga, you’ll LOVE this series.
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks… LOVE her as an author.
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
The renegade Hunter by Lynsay Sands. Another AWESOME author.
if you love vampire romance novels, read her Argeneau Series.
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
Private by Kate Brian. There’s actually an episode or two as a webshow online for this series.
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
All of the mediator series by Meg Cabot.
1 Shadowland
2 Ninth Key
3 Reunion
4 Darkest Hour
5 Haunted
6 Twilight
wished there were more books to this series.
The 10 volumes of Kitchen Princess Manga by Miyuki Kobayashi
Please Pick me, I REALLY REALLY want a Nook.
I’m going crazy reading books to win this contest.
The first three books of Blood Ties by Jennifer Armintrout
1 The Turning
2 Possession
3 Ashes to Ashes
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
The first 5 books of the Sookie Stack house series by Charlaine Harris
1 Dead until dark
2 living dead in dallas
3 club dead
4 dead to the world
5 Dead as a doornail.
AMAZING SERIES!!!! Ever mORE amazing TV SHOW!!!
Bitten and Smitten by Michelle Rowen.
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook. I’ll post more later once I’ve finished.
The Double Comfort Safari Club: Alexander McCall Smith
White Cat — Holly Black
Escape From Warsaw: Ian Serraillier
Thanks to the Librarian at Union Township Branch who helped my grandaughter order this book from another library in Ohio. Two grandaughters read this along with me.
Mistletoe and Murder: Carola Dunn
Just finished “Ain’t She Sweet” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Audio of “T is for Trespass” by Sue Grafton
Last week I listened to “Eleven on Top” audio..Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanavich….definitely one of my favorite series to listen to while driving!
Destroyermen – Rising Tides
Taylor Anderson
Dead by Midnight – Carolyn Hart
Driving Force – Dick Francis (audio book)
“Undone” by Kimball
“Ghost in Trouble” by Hart
“Play Dead” by Coben
“13 1/2″ by Nevada Barr
Flat-out sexy by Erin McCarthy
the first 4 books of the
Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine
1 Glass house
2 Dead Girl’s Dance
3 Midnight Alley
4 Feast of Fools
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Please Pick me, I REALLY want a Nook.
first 2 books of the 1-800-where-ru series by Jenny Carroll
1 When Lightening Strikes
2 Code name cassandra
Queen of babble by meg cabot
All Souls’ Night by Jennifer Aemintrout
Bite Me if you can by Lynsay sands
Little Girl Fly Away by Gene Stone
Deep Storm by Lincoln Child. Good book, a deep sea thriller. Kept me guessing until the end.
Judas Strain by James Rollins. I love his books! They have all been page turners and heart thumpers! This was no exception.
Last Oracle by James Rollins. Another great page turner! I can’t get enough of his books!
Malice by Lisa Jackson. Wow…I don’t know how she’s a #1 NY Times Best Seller…this book was a waste. Boring, predictable and hard to pick up and finish.
Private by James Patterson
In Harm’s Way by Ridley Pearson…I had a hard time sticking with it in the beginning but it turned out to be a good read.
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult…AWESOME!!!!!!
“U” is for Undertow, Sue Grafton
breaking dawn by stephanie meyer
The Circle by Peter Lovesey First time I read one of his books. If you like British who-done-it’stry it.
The Beck Diet Solution by Judith Beck M.D.
Very good if you are looking for a way to change your eating habits
Mourning Gloria-Susan Wittig Albert-So good I couldn’t put it down
Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman I don’t think he ever writes a bad book another great one. Both stories are so good
A Bone To Pick- Charlaine Harris Her character Aurora Teagarden is great! This is not about vampires, I liked it so much I read two more right away
The Devil who tamed her by Johanna Lindsey on ebook.
Death of a Chimney Sweep-M C Beaton- Hammish McBeth is a great copper!
Blood Trinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
A Decadent Way to Die-GA McKevett-Savannah Ree makes me laugh and cry. I never saw the ending coming!
Master of Smoke by Angela Knight
A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh. Love it!
Master of Swords by Angela Knight
Captive of my Desires by Johanna Lindsey
That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey
Shaken-JA Konrath I love Lt. Jack Daniels- a fast read keeps you guessing
The White Cat by Holly Black. On Hold for the second book. Red Glove. The twist at the end of the book was good.
Master of the Night by Angela Knight
“Proven Guilty” by Jim Butcher book 8 in “The Dresden Files”
“White Knight” by Jim Butcher book 9 in “The Dresden Files”
“Small Favor” by Jim Butcher book 10 in “The Dresden Files”
Great Series – the Outlander, Drums of Autumn
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
A walk to remember by Nicholas Sparks
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love
love chicken soupss
Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
PLEASE Pick me, I REALLY REALLY want a Nook.
PLEASSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
The notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Someone like you by Sarah Dessen
LOVE LOVE LOVE this author
That Summer by Sarah Dessen
All American Girl by Meg Cabot
Along for the ride by Sarah Dessen
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
My favorite book!!! <3
PLEASE Pick me, I REALLY REALLY want a Nook.
I've been going crazy trying to win this.
PLEASSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Book of Margery Kempe by Margery Kempe, medieval mystics, very interesting!
Mourning Gloria by Susan Wittig Albert
How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Milan
audiobook
House Rules by Jody Picoult
Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
Blindsided by Jay Giles
(a local author)
Science Was Wrong by Stanton Friedman
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – JK Rowling
audiobook
The guy who reads the Harry Potter series on disc may be the best reader I’ve ever heard. So many voices.
Fowl Play – Janet Evanovich
audiobook
The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Oscar Wilde
Little Tiny Teeth by Aaron Elkins
Death Along the Spirit Road by C.M. Wendelboe – about a Lakota FBI agent – book available from the Cincinnati Public Library
Ravens by George Dawes Green – interesting book
The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen is an intriguing story of a map and illustration prodigy of 12 years. The book follows his story but is illustrated in the margins with samples of his work. Good story and interesting illustrations.
The World Without Us by Alan Weisman. If you think humans have subdued the earth or are making it uninhabitable, take a look at this. It’s humbling to know that life will go on without us. Just look at the area around Chernobel.
White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
Eragon by Christopher Paolini. This book is an exciting adventure of a teenager named Eragon that travels with a storyteller named Brom. They avenge his uncle’s death by the Ra’zac.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein…interesting book as it is from the dogs perspective.
The Power of Intention (audio book) by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
One of my favorite authors. Good listening.
Go For No! by Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz. Easy read, profound info
Life Rich Real Estate by Richard Dolan. The new mindset forBaby Boomers when it comes to real estate and alternatives to ownership.
Witches Brew book 5 of Landover by Terry Breooks From the first book in the series, I was hooked. Comical yet full of drama.
The Elves of Cintra book 2 of Genesis of Shannara Terry Brooks. I do a lot of audio books but these are hard to turn off and get out of the car!
The Life Rich Realtor by Richard Dolan. Compliments his book Life Rich Real Estate but is more focused on realtors adjusting to the new market and needs of the aging baby boomer generation.
Armageddon’s Children book 1 of Genesis of Shannara by Terry Brooks. Another audio from ebooks. The darker side of Terry Brooks.
Love You More by Lisa Gardner
One of my favorite authors and this book doesn’t disappoint
Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult
A little slow to get into
The Other Daughter by Lisa Gardner.
Hide by Lisa Gardner. I dare you to read the first chapter and then put it down!