Might be off topic - reading slump

I adore her doing China Bayles. Can't get into the other series...

C

I've tried the Sister Fidelma series and the Michael Jecks books. They never hooked me. I did like the Owen Archer series but haven't seen any thing The Cross Legged Knight.

I'll look for the Robin Jarvis and Mary Brown.

C

He's the author for next month's book club. I read Carrie *eons* ago, before he was really popular, but wasn't too keen on reading any of his horror books. I'll look for one of these...thanks Elizabeth!

Joan

I've just finished two really good reads, totally different, but both compelling.

First was "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer, second was "A Death in Tuscany" by Michele Giuttari.

If you like a nice romance with a twist, try Mary Wesley as an author, and for a daily pick up

gets you to Corduroy mansions by Alexander McCall Smith.Joanne

I read the first couple of the Sparkle Hayter series. I liked them at first, but found they got preachy. Or maybe it was reading one of her articles and I stopped reading the books. It seems like a long time ago now

I hate preachy books - of any persuasion - tell me your point of view and I'll listen (ok, read) but to tell me I'm an awful person for not believing as you do and I'll stop listening.

C

I'll echo the recommendation for Lisey's Story and Duma Key. Very interesting to see how his near-death experience when he was a victim of a hit-and-run has affected his writing. I have a difficult time putting his books down once I start reading.

Donna in Virginia

On the lighter side, in the young adult department, there is Libba Bray, author of a Great and Terrible Beauty and two books that follow. Entertaining.

Donna in Virginia

I would never touch his stuff until my sister made me read _Different Seasons_ which is a collection of novellas. _The Shawshank Redemption_ and _Stand by Me_ were derived from these stories, which I found incredible. Since then I've looked to see which of his stories aren't scary and always enjoyed them.

Elizabeth

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Great choices. When I was younger, I really like The Stand. Yes, the superflu is scary (but given what they say about bird flu and antibiotic resistant hospital born infections quite realistic). Some of the visionary stuff is a bit extreme, now that I am older. Bbut the good v. evil, complete breakdown of society and rebuilding was and is completely believable.

Anyone else read The Dark Tower? Actually, now that I think of it, Cheryl, you might like some of it - a different time/place and a great story.

Linda

Oh, thought of another one... Have you read Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann? I found it different from the usual run of the mill, and quite amusing. I think it's just out in paperback now.

Best wishes, Ericka

I saw in the bookstore, or maybe a book review, that there is a new Joanna Brady book out. Must go to my library and have her get it for me.

Gill

I read all of those. Liked them - they're pretty emotional. There is also a follow-on volume of short kind of novellas set in the same world. I think there may be a new book either coming out, or just out - I saw/read something to that effect a couple of months ago - but can't be positive.

Ellice

Glad to hear it. I just find him, GGK, especially in the fantasy genre, to have such a lovely sense of language.

Ellice

Offer taken.

Ellice

What new GGK - they don't come out very often...?

Ellice

Just finished it, lyrical as ever and all came together at the end. Email me and we'll figure out how to effect the transfer. If there's other stuff you're in the mood for, let me know and I'll throw 'em all in a bag.

Best wishes, Ericka

I really enjoyed these. I listened to them on audiobooks as I stitched.

sue

I'lll have to put GGK on my list; haven't read him before.

Anybody else a fan of Charles DeLint? I like lots of his stuff, too.

Sue

The Lady Gardener wrote: > First was "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann

*LOVED* this! Again, a delightful audio book for stitching by...it's an epistolary novel, and hearing the letters read by different character voices really added to the experience.

sue