tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post89056932123368858..comments2023-12-12T11:49:36.184-06:00Comments on GreenBeanTeenQueen: I Need Your Book Suggestions!GreenBeanTeenQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-24556194141576291162011-01-07T11:11:24.719-06:002011-01-07T11:11:24.719-06:00I would highly recommend that you read anything by...I would highly recommend that you read anything by J. R. Ward. However, I would specifically recommend her Black Dagger Brotherhood series. These are some of the best books I have ever read in fiction. They are vampire, but unlike any I've ever read. They are also categorized as romance. The order of the books is: Dark Lover, Lover Eternal, Lover Awakened, Lover Revealed, Lover Unbound, Lover Enshrined, Lover Avenged, and Lover Mind.<br /><br />I own them on print, electronically, and in audio, just to give you an idea of how much I love them.Shannon (The Tale Temptress)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11445308943541231387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-49487156367286512912011-01-04T14:57:35.862-06:002011-01-04T14:57:35.862-06:00Hi!
I'm sorry if this is a repeat, or if you&...Hi!<br /><br />I'm sorry if this is a repeat, or if you've read this already, I didn't read all of the comments, but anything by Francine Rivers is excellent. Her books are easy to get into and difficult to stop reading! Most of them would fall under the Romance and/or Christian/Inspirational genres. Some of them (the Mark of the Lion trilogy) would fall under historical fiction as well. <br /><br />Even if you don't read them for your class, I would highly recommend them!Hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-37783124398055882002010-12-31T08:37:12.404-06:002010-12-31T08:37:12.404-06:00I mostly read and review middle grade and YA books...I mostly read and review middle grade and YA books. Here are the adult books I have read and would recommend.<br /><br />Christian Romance/Suspense: In the Shadow of Evil - Robin Caroll<br /><br />Christian Romance: Texas Roads and A Path Less Traveled both by Cathy Bryant<br /><br />Horror: The Painted Darkness - Brian James Freeman<br /><br />Thriller: Think of a Number - John Verdon<br /><br />Christian Fantasy/Mystery: Rooms - James L. Rubart<br /><br />Mystery/Thriller: Unseen - Nancy Bush<br /><br />Mystery: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter - Tom Franklin<br /><br />Hope this helpsSandra Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028361723666419462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-48207047841982468282010-12-30T19:30:36.162-06:002010-12-30T19:30:36.162-06:00This sounds like lots of fun! I will try to recom...This sounds like lots of fun! I will try to recommend books outside of the genres you named...<br /><br />Mystery<br />- Agatha Christie (as recommended by several readers) showcases the genre very well, and one of her books can be read in a few hours.<br /><br />Western<br />- Shane (by Jack Shaefer) is a classic, but it is YA so it probably doesn't qualify for your class.<br /><br />Thriller<br />- Fingersmith (by Sarah Waters) is a bit long if you are expected to read a book per week, but it goes very quickly once you're into it and it is both Historical Fiction as well as a great Thriller - lots of plot twists and villainy in settings that are full of menace. Definitely a book to read, even if not for this class.<br /><br />Multicultural Fiction<br />- Shantaram (by Gregory David Roberts) is sensationalized memoir taking place in Australia/India/Middle East and can be somewhat divisive - I think people either love it or hate it. Also a bit long for a book per week.<br />- God of Small Things (by Arundhati Roy) has already been recommended. It is a bit predictable in plot but the language is beautiful and moving.<br /><br />Romance<br />- Bel Canto (by Ann Patchett) was a great suggestion by another reader. She uses words so! well! She also wrote The Patron Saint of Liars, which I also thought was beautiful though less romantic.<br />- Blind Assassin (by Margaret Atwood) has plenty of romance, is IMO her most skillfully written book, and it is very enjoyable on top of that. Without being overdone, there are several stories within this book and even some identity sleight of hand. Gives me shivers.<br /><br />Historical Fiction<br />- The Jungle (by Upton Sinclair) is fiction (Jurgis and family are invented) but their experience was real and an important piece of the American Dream. Short, but not a fast read.<br />- The Forgotten Soldier (by Guy Sajer) covers WWII from the perspective of a French/German teenager. It is honest and terrifying. People have debated for years if it is fiction or non-fiction and it is generally accepted to be fiction, today, but is still one of the most important war books ever written. <br />- Three Day Road (by Joseph Boyden) is one that wasn't widely promoted, but it is a STUNNING book. It is about a few Cree Native Canadians who fought as snipers in WWI.<br /><br />Science Fiction<br />- Ender's Game was a great suggestion, but it is def. YA.<br /><br />Fantasy<br />- Tigana (by Guy Gavriel Kay) is longer than some of his other works but it is one of his best IMO. Gripping and thought-provoking, but fun and romancical, too. (He also wrote the excellent Fionavar Tapestry trilogy = Summer Tree, Wandering Fire, Longest Road, which might be YA? I'm not sure, maybe check because if they qualify you might want to read a shorter one like The Summer Tree for your class and save the others for after?).<br /><br />Nonfiction (not on your list)<br />- Two Lives (by Vikram Seth) because his masterpiece A Suitable Boy is probably too long for your Multicultural Fiction category in a class with a book per week! Two Lives is this brilliant author's retelling of the lives of his grandparents who raised him and I can't promote this author enough.<br /><br />Have fun - I'll be checking back on these suggestions for my own reading, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-80300963545619773462010-12-30T19:29:59.818-06:002010-12-30T19:29:59.818-06:00This sounds like lots of fun! I will try to recom...This sounds like lots of fun! I will try to recommend books outside of the genres you named...<br /><br />Mystery<br />- Agatha Christie (as recommended by several readers) showcases the genre very well, and one of her books can be read in a few hours.<br /><br />Western<br />- Shane (by Jack Shaefer) is a classic, but it is YA so it probably doesn't qualify for your class.<br /><br />Thriller<br />- Fingersmith (by Sarah Waters) is a bit long if you are expected to read a book per week, but it goes very quickly once you're into it and it is both Historical Fiction as well as a great Thriller - lots of plot twists and villainy in settings that are full of menace. Definitely a book to read, even if not for this class.<br /><br />Multicultural Fiction<br />- Shantaram (by Gregory David Roberts) is sensationalized memoir taking place in Australia/India/Middle East and can be somewhat divisive - I think people either love it or hate it. Also a bit long for a book per week.<br />- God of Small Things (by Arundhati Roy) has already been recommended. It is a bit predictable in plot but the language is beautiful and moving.<br /><br />Romance<br />- Bel Canto (by Ann Patchett) was a great suggestion by another reader. She uses words so! well! She also wrote The Patron Saint of Liars, which I also thought was beautiful though less romantic.<br />- Blind Assassin (by Margaret Atwood) has plenty of romance, is IMO her most skillfully written book, and it is very enjoyable on top of that. Without being overdone, there are several stories within this book and even some identity sleight of hand. Gives me shivers.<br /><br />Historical Fiction<br />- The Jungle (by Upton Sinclair) is fiction (Jurgis and family are invented) but their experience was real and an important piece of the American Dream. Short, but not a fast read.<br />- The Forgotten Soldier (by Guy Sajer) covers WWII from the perspective of a French/German teenager. It is honest and terrifying. People have debated for years if it is fiction or non-fiction and it is generally accepted to be fiction, today, but is still one of the most important war books ever written. <br />- Three Day Road (by Joseph Boyden) is one that wasn't widely promoted, but it is a STUNNING book. It is about a few Cree Native Canadians who fought as snipers in WWI.<br /><br />Science Fiction<br />- Ender's Game was a great suggestion, but it is def. YA.<br /><br />Fantasy<br />- Tigana (by Guy Gavriel Kay) is longer than some of his other works but it is one of his best IMO. Gripping and thought-provoking, but fun and romancical, too. (He also wrote the excellent Fionavar Tapestry trilogy = Summer Tree, Wandering Fire, Longest Road, which might be YA? I'm not sure, maybe check because if they qualify you might want to read a shorter one like The Summer Tree for your class and save the others for after?).<br /><br />Nonfiction (not on your list)<br />- Two Lives (by Vikram Seth) because his masterpiece A Suitable Boy is probably too long for your Multicultural Fiction category in a class with a book per week! Two Lives is this brilliant author's retelling of the lives of his grandparents who raised him and I can't promote this author enough.<br /><br />Have fun - I'll be checking back on these suggestions for my own reading, too! --Erin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-48718455828092605742010-12-29T13:01:55.711-06:002010-12-29T13:01:55.711-06:00I love requests like this.
Mystery: Arnaldur Indr...I love requests like this.<br /><br />Mystery: Arnaldur Indridasson's Jar City is the first in a series featuring a police detective in Reykjavik, Iceland. And I would second the recommendation for Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. Other faves are Tony Hillerman (Navajo Tribal Police), Sue Grafton, Nevada Barr, PD James. <br /><br />Science Fiction: I was happy to see that someone mentioned The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Leguin. That is a meaty and absorbing book of manageable length and I recommend it very highly. I also second the recommendation for Cordelia's Honor, by Lois McMaster Bujold. It's the first in the Miles Vorkosigan series, a wonderful space opera. Nancy Kress' Beggars in Spain is the first in a great trilogy that explores Ayn Rand territory but is more thoughtful and better written than anything I've ever read by Rand herself. I could go on and on here! One last mention: The Best Science Fiction of the Year anthologies, edited by Gardner Dozois, a great way to get an overview of the current writers.<br /><br />Western: For a classic, try Zane Grey's The Tonto Rim. For contemporary, Robert B. Parker's Appaloosa is a great page turner and will give you a real appreciation for the genre.<br /><br />Fantasy: American Gods by Gaiman, but it's long. Neverwhere is shorter and a lovely book also. <br /><br />Graphic Novels: Epileptic by David B (a memoir about growing up with an epileptic brother); get the full-length version. This is a GN that could only exist as a GN; it would be so much less without the art. It and Watchmen, recommended by someone previously, are two of the best realizations of the genre. If you read only one read Watchmen (it's iconic) but try to read more. Stitches is also incredible; David Small is an illustrator of children's books such as So You Want to Be President, but Stitches is one heck of a grown-up book. If you haven't read many grown-up GNs get going, they will blow your mind.<br /><br />Christian Fiction: Ann Rice (no kidding) has written a serious and well received two-volume fictionalized life of Jesus, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt and Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana. I just started the first, but so far so good. But the Left Behind series is the popular thing.<br /><br />Historical Fiction: Kavalier & Clay (mentioned by a previous poster) is really long but is one of my favorite books from the past few years. If you don't read it for this class, read it for yourself. Shaara's The Killer Angels is great and meticulously researched, but also long. There is a subgenre/ hybrid genre called "alternate history" that you should know about; Harry Turtledove is one of the most celebrated exponents thereof and in Guns of the South he asks, "What if time-travelers from the 21st century, with an agenda of their own, armed the confederates with AK-47s?" Again, impeccably researched. But also, long.<br /><br />Keep posting about what you read for the course and how you like it! Have fun!astockwellhttp://astockwell@lcer.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-60132458445513669352010-12-25T17:16:52.696-06:002010-12-25T17:16:52.696-06:00My absolute favorite historical fiction novel is D...My absolute favorite historical fiction novel is <i>Desiree</i>by Annemarie Selinko. <br /><br />It's the story of Napoleon's first love when he was a young soldier living in France. <br /><br />It's super romantic and the characters bloodlines are still here today!!<br /><br />Graphic Novels... ohhh boy!! There's a great site you can go to called mangafox.com that has some stuff you won't be able to find. <br />My two favorites are <i>Hana to Akuma</i>- which is a love story between a girl and a demon and <i>Rurouni Kenshin</i>- a warrior who falls in love with a young spirited girl who has her own dojo.<br />There are tons of awesome graphic novels!<br /><br />Sci Fi - I agree with the Stephenie Meyer novel <i>The Host</i>. Think <i>Invaders of the Body Snatchers</i>- in the future. It has the same great writing of <i>Twilight</i> but is better IMO.<br /><br />Oh! Awesome Fantasy Book if it qualifies as Fantasy is <i>Mistborn</i> by Brandon Sanderson. I never ever! thought I would like a book like this. It's super smart and the ideas are crazy! It's tons of adventure too!<br /><br />Western- Hate them, but I did read a Louis L'Amour titled <i>To Tame a Land</i>. Loved it. I even own it.<br /><br />That's it for now!<br />Can't wait to read your reviews- I will be on the watch on goodreads! heheRydia Laveniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426840580243244262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-68373605515928217242010-12-22T14:50:48.657-06:002010-12-22T14:50:48.657-06:00Historical Fiction: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
As...Historical Fiction: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan<br /><br />As a children and YA librarian, I don't read much adult stuff but I really enjoyed Mudbound. <br /><br />You're lucky to be taking an adult services class. I tried to take one when I was doing my MLS but it was never offered. Good luck!obAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-71811901322797977742010-12-21T19:54:22.128-06:002010-12-21T19:54:22.128-06:00I'm late to the game, but here are some ideas!...I'm late to the game, but here are some ideas!<br /><br />Mystery--Agatha Christie. I read one of her's when I had a similar assignment and fell in love.<br /><br />Romance--9 Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake and 10 Ways to be Adored When Landing a Lord, both by Sarah MacLean (whose first book was the YA title, The Season)<br /><br />Multicultural Fiction-- Depends on how they're defining this, but Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow is a French book about an Algerian-French teenager in Paris. Native Speaker by Chang-Rae Lee is a beautiful book featuring a Korean-American main character.<br /><br />Graphic Novels--FABLES by Bill Willingham. LOVE.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-26611281321879674672010-12-21T12:36:32.589-06:002010-12-21T12:36:32.589-06:00Here are my suggestions - have fun!
Mystery: The ...Here are my suggestions - have fun!<br /><br />Mystery: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Featuring the most adorable sleuth ever, 11 year old Flavia de Luce. It is the beginning of a series and I enjoyed the second story as well. You could also try The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo would be my recommendation. Lisabeth Salander is one of my all time favorite characters. The first part of the book is very slow, but if you can make it through, it is definitly worth it. It does have extreme sexual and physical violence, though.<br /><br />Western: Hmm I don't read much of this, but you might try No Country for Old Men (pretty violent). I also keep meaning to read Lonesome Dove. It's a classic and I still see good reviews of this title on blogs every now and then.<br /><br />Multicultural Fiction: You might want to try a Street Lit title. Megan Honig reviews these on her blog. It's a genre I have been meaning to check out - although depending on your professor's definition of multicultural this may not fit. Street lit is really more about socio-economic issues and urban life. <br /><br />Romance: For contemporary I would recommend Susan Elizabeth Phillips - my favorites are Natural Born Charmer or This Heart of Mine. I always chuckle my way through her books. I also love Victoria Dahl's series that begins with Talk Me Down. If you want historical, try Lisa Kleypas' Wallflower or the Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne. I don't read much of the paranormal stuff.<br /><br />Graphic Novels: I just recently fell in love with graphic novels. I would suggest Y: The Last Man, Lenore: Noogies, or Maus.<br /><br />Horror: Try World War Z. It uses the zombie apocalypse to analyse social and political issues in our world. It's also funny and heartbreaking at times. <br /><br />Science Fiction: Read The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russel. It is amazing - one of those books that really stays with you after you read it. I'm not much a Sci Fi person, but this is one of my all time favorite books. Ender's Game is also excellent.<br /><br />Fantasy: I recently really enjoyed The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett. Very traditional fantasy and I really enjoyed both the premise and the characters. The second book in the series was very good as well. <br /><br />Also, I love the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, and it could easily fit into Historical Fiction, Romance, or Fantasy.Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106169150841992220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-27106534151805420842010-12-21T10:12:38.789-06:002010-12-21T10:12:38.789-06:00Graphic novel huh? For an adult read, I HIGHLY sug...Graphic novel huh? For an adult read, I HIGHLY suggest reading Monster by Naoki Urasawa. It's a psychological thriller Japanese manga that will have you attached to it because it's so rivetingDiana Danghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903093193311109863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-74822650871507764112010-12-20T16:20:08.843-06:002010-12-20T16:20:08.843-06:00Mystery: I will second some others and say Agatha ...Mystery: I will second some others and say Agatha Christie. I also recommend The #1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith<br />Thriller: Gillian Flynn (Sharp Objects), Chelsea Cain (Heartsick -soo good), or Tana French (In the Woods - it's literary, though)<br />Multicultural Fiction - lots of good stuff mentioned, but I absolutely loved In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez<br />Romance - Jude Deveraux's older books, especially featuring the Montgomery guys. <br />Historical Fiction - People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks<br />Science Fiction - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood<br />Fantasy - The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe<br /><br />Good luck choosing : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-53155772905921157642010-12-20T10:28:29.867-06:002010-12-20T10:28:29.867-06:00I really enjoyed Mary Higgins Clarks OLDER mystery...I really enjoyed Mary Higgins Clarks OLDER mystery novels: ex) Where are the Children, While my Pretty One Sleeps, A Cry in the Night... all so much better than her current stuff - they could also fit into the thriller category because they are much scarier & less structured than her current stuff.<br />For sci-fi I agree with the commenters who suggested The Host by Stephanie Meyer - I don't usually read sci-fi & I enjoyed that book.<br />For historical fiction, I suggest the Help, which is easy to read & interesting, and I especially recommend Follow the River, which could be considered a historical novelization rather than fiction because it is based on an actual historic event but it is a fascinating book that I'm sure you would enjoy.<br />Richard Paul Evans is a great author of inspirational fiction, so that is another suggestion with which I agree.<br />I've only read a few graphic novels, one of which was Maus, and the other was A.D.: New Orleans after the Deluge, which was pretty interesting.<br />For multicultural fiction I recommend the Bonesetter's Daughter, The Joy Luck Club, Memoirs of a Geisha, as well as books by Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Isabel Allende.Miss Dizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097339555185153610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-37220409973439289712010-12-20T10:18:16.845-06:002010-12-20T10:18:16.845-06:00It is such a fun class! I took it this semester an...It is such a fun class! I took it this semester and had a blast! Here is what I read for the class:<br /> <br />Mystery<br />The Amelia Peabody Series by Elizabeth Peters<br /><br />Western<br />Shane by Jack Schaeffer<br /><br />Thriller <br />Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child<br /><br />Multicultural Fiction <br />Bollywood Confidential by Sonia Singh<br /><br />Romance<br />Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot<br /><br />Graphic Novels<br />Flight by Kazu Kibuishi <br /><br />Inspirational/Christian Fiction<br />Splitting Harriet by Tamara Leigh <br /><br />Historical Fiction<br />The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer<br />Horror<br />House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski<br /><br />Science Fiction<br />Solaris by Stanislaw Lem<br />Although a lot of people did books from the Hunger Games series.<br /><br />Fantasy<br />The Bell at Sealey Head by Patricia A. McKillipKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11341802159443379891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-82609615097880866122010-12-19T20:36:26.577-06:002010-12-19T20:36:26.577-06:00Recent adult books I've read and loved include...Recent adult books I've read and loved include 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, 'Never let me go' by Kazuo Ishiguro and 'The Good Women of China' by XinranLalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351566547973048303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-28565109679783952532010-12-19T19:49:40.870-06:002010-12-19T19:49:40.870-06:00I mainly read YA like yourself, but I use to read ...I mainly read YA like yourself, but I use to read only adult books. Now I just do a sprinkling now and then.<br /><br />Graphic Novel: "Blankets" by Craig Thompson.<br /><br />Horror: "The Ruins" by Scott Smith. This is an older book, but sooo scary. I couldn't read it before I went to bed.<br /><br /><br />Mystery: "Still Missing" by Chevy Stevens. This is a new book about a women kidnapped and she is reliving her year with her captor. Could also count as horror...she went thru some horrible things.<br /><br />Hope that helps...looks like you got a lot of good suggestions. Good luck with your class.Emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-90259213826828124862010-12-19T19:44:07.553-06:002010-12-19T19:44:07.553-06:00I just finished Room by Emma Donoghue. Wow...on ma...I just finished Room by Emma Donoghue. Wow...on many best-seller lists and I now know why! You are whisked away by the narration of a five-year-old boy who has lived with his mother in an 11 x 11 shed where they are held captive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-59788741448869255422010-12-19T18:04:37.242-06:002010-12-19T18:04:37.242-06:00Fantasy - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. *Highly r...Fantasy - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. *Highly recommend* (especially since you like his Alcatraz series). You get to find out what happens if the Evil Overlord wins and what happens after (and it is so cool because the protags try to defeat the Evil Overlord with an Ocean Eleven's type heist. How much cooler can you get than that?!). I love Brandon Sanderson's work because of this one. I've also heard great things about The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.<br /><br /><br />Sci-Fi - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is considered a classic, though I haven't read it since I was twelve so don't necessarily quote me on that one. The Host is decent enough (I liked it significantly more than the Twilight series, though not the best of the sci-fi genre I would think). Fahrenheit 451 I really enjoyed and Dune is supposed to be amazing and as big as Ender's Game, if not more so. And if you're going for short, there is always The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury. I'm feeling somewhat guilty because with the exception of The Host, these are all somewhat older. I need to kick it into gear.<br /><br /><br />Graphic Novels - The Flight series by Kazu Kabuishi is STUNNING. The are like short stories for graphic novels but so beautiful and the stories range from funny to complex and very thought provoking. And The Arrival by Shaun Tan is wonderful.<br /><br /><br />Inspirational/Christian Fiction - the first one that comes to mind is Richard Paul Evans. He wrote The Christmas Box several years ago and it became an immense hit (it's short too). It was one of those originally self published to major book deal kind of situation. He's written several other books (I believe all inspirational). I think the most recent is The Walk. But The Christmas Box is considered a classic and his stuff is checked out regularly at our library. Also I've heard good thing about Tuesdays with Morrie/The Five People You Meet in Heaven. And you can never go wrong with C.S. Lewis.<br /><br />Historical Fiction - I have a friend who absolutely loves The Mistress of the Art of Death. It was mentioned by someone else on your list, I think, and the premise sounds fantastic. The other one I've heard nothing but raves from is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society<br /><br />Horror - I've heard great things about Shirley Jackson (and totally turned my world upside down when I read her short story "The Lottery" - yikes). One of hers that I've been wanting to read is We Have Always Lived in the Castle. I believe she also wrote The Haunting of Hill House (of which the two movies have been made).Heather Zundelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621649337908358313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-78236455128866708632010-12-19T14:58:49.183-06:002010-12-19T14:58:49.183-06:00I took an adult reading materials class, too. We r...I took an adult reading materials class, too. We read a book a week. Definitely pick titles that are on the shorter side (so probably no Outlander or The Dome as others have suggested). I highly recommend Lily by Cindy Bonner as your Western title. It's a fun read with a bit of romance as well.Juliahttp://www.juliakriley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-57857697362714832652010-12-19T02:02:01.194-06:002010-12-19T02:02:01.194-06:00Romance
-Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series
Gra...<b>Romance</b><br />-Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series<br /><b>Graphic Novels</b><br />-Fray by Joss Whedon<br />-Watchmen<br /><b>Inspirational/Christian Fiction</b><br />-Left Behind (only Christian fiction I've read, it had some action)<br /><b>Historical Fiction</b><br />-The Skystone by Jack Whyte<br /><b>Science Fiction</b><br />-Mindscan by Robert Sawyer<br />-The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn<br /><br /><b>Fantasy</b><br />-Sword of Truth series by Goodkind<br />-Freedom's Landing by Anne McCaffrey<br />-Celiac Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362121632518836017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-15468453908983166652010-12-18T23:43:02.681-06:002010-12-18T23:43:02.681-06:00Mystery, might be horror too...
Sharp Objects AND...Mystery, might be horror too...<br /><br />Sharp Objects AND/OR Dark Places by Gillian Flynn<br /><br />I love both of these!!<br /><br />LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-85775590105665100032010-12-18T23:04:21.194-06:002010-12-18T23:04:21.194-06:00I don't really read many adult books either, b...I don't really read many adult books either, but here are a few suggestions! :)<br /><br />The Host by Stephenie Meyer (Sci-fi; basically my favorite book. It's a masterpiece)<br /><br />Under the Dome by Stephen King (Horror)<br /><br />Everything else by Stephen King!<br /><br />Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast (Romance/Fantasy... but I found it in a sci-fi section at Borders; I'm reading it right now... it's different. Maybe not the best thing in the world.)<br /><br />Divine by Choice;<br />Divine by Blood by P.C. Cast (the rest of the trilogy-see above)Criticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724267115831445441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-55900710191956543752010-12-18T23:02:31.909-06:002010-12-18T23:02:31.909-06:00Sarah!
I've read a number of great books latel...Sarah!<br />I've read a number of great books lately. I'd recommend the following<br /><br />The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (multicultural nonfiction)<br />Twilight Queen (apparently part of a series) (historical fiction)<br />Travels of a TShirt in a Global Economy (nonfiction)<br />Packing for Mars (nonfiction)<br />Playing for Pizza (Multicultural)<br />When the Emperor was Divine (Multicultural)<br />Year of Wonders (historical fiction)<br />Digital Fortress (sci fi)<br />Queen of the Big Time (romance? gen fiction)<br />Yes Man (non fic)<br />Kiss of Shadows (romance)<br />Let the Great World Spin (fiction)<br />These Boots Weren't Made for Walking (inspirational)<br /><br />Currently I'm reading the Art of Racing in the Rain and loving it!<br /><br />I've been reading a lot lately and tracking it on shelfari.com which has been great! Find me to be friends if you're on it :)Anne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233446763720827453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-7573665203721938762010-12-18T17:20:08.359-06:002010-12-18T17:20:08.359-06:00Okay, so I don't read a lot of adult...barely ...Okay, so I don't read a lot of adult...barely any. But one of my favorite all time fantasy series is the 12 Houses Series by Sharon Shinn. The first book is called Mystic and Rider. It's not really big and fat like a lot of adult fantasy. I actually thought it was YA when I first picked it up. It's wonderful. Wonderful world building, and huge charactarization. Even a love story :)Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-38366577971131396872010-12-18T16:30:23.377-06:002010-12-18T16:30:23.377-06:00All but one of my books are old....and possibly yo...All but one of my books are old....and possibly you are supposed to be reading current authors? If so, sorry!<br /><br />Mystery: I'd go for a classic, like Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, or a Dorothy Sayers, possibly Murder Must Advertise, or Strong Poison.<br /><br />Historical Fiction: Katherine, by Anya Seton<br /><br />Science Fiction: another classic--The Left Hand of Darkness<br /><br />Fantasy: you might like Cold Magic, by Kate Eliott<br /><br />Chrisian Fiction: The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis, is fun and interesting<br /><br />Multicultural: one I read in high school, that made a huge impression, is Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart<br /><br />Romantic Thriller (could count for either) Have you ever tried Mary Stewart? I love The Moonspinners, Nine Coaches Waiting, Madam Will You Talk, etcCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.com