So what is everybody reading

I loved the early books from Tappley. And Rick Boyer's Doc Adams series are in a similar vein and both characters meet or are mentioned in each other's books.

Hadn't heard about Tappley passing away.

Donna - check out more local flavor, an NH series by Brandon DuBois. Cheryl

Just finished "Life as we knew it" by Susan Beth Pfeffer, and "84 Charing Cross Road" by Helene Hanff. Currently reading "The Sweetness at the bottom of the pie" by Alan Bradley. Supposed to be reading "The Friday Night Knitting Club" by Kate Jacobs, for when the club gets together again. And in between I'm as always re-reading something by Pratchett. I also have a book by Gregory Maguire on the bedsidetable, as well as "The Stepmother's Diary" by Fay Weldon, which I should just return to the library because I've had it for far too long, and haven't gotten anywhere with it. And I'm waiting for the latest Artemis Fowl to be translated, so that the library will buy it.

Arnhild

I'm in the p[rocess of re-reading Mercedes Lackey's 500 Kingdoms series, with her Phoenix Unchained waiting in the wings.

I just started the new Kathy Reichs this morning, and have the new Dan Brown waiting in the wings when that's done.

sue

New book in the series? Looked to me to be another series. Cheryl

The new Kathy Reichs was excellent. I think on the wait list for Dan Brown already at the library.

Picked up one real stinker - Purses and Poisons - back to the library in 5 pages.

Also grabbed a winner Darkborn by Alison Sinclair. WOW, WOW WOW.

Cheryl

We are waiting for the mobile library's visit at the end of this month when we should receive "Seeking the Dead", a Joe Plantagenet story by Kate Ellis. We've both enjoyed all her "Wesley Peterson" books so if Joe Plantagenet is any good we'll be requesting "Playing with Bones" for the library's October visit.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Donna in Virginia

Anytime - I wish there was more that series and because the early ones are being reissued, there might be another book coming.

If you do the "hard boiled" type, do try the Rick Boyer books.

And look for the Josie Prescott series - thinly disguised NH locations

(picked up a book last week that I dropped by page 5 - a new record. Talk about hating the whole thing in record time, poor editing, nasty main character)

Postage is a bitch but will gladly take suggestions. Have been stuck on my back for several months now & stitching has been almost impossible! When I have been able to do some they have been bright and in your face (to match my nerve endings I think) so peaceful reading would be good right about now, I need to find peace!!!!!!

Hmm- Janet Evanovich will make you laugh, so that might be out. Try The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer - excellent read. Also The Thirteen Tale - both peaceful happy reads. I skip a lot of the "chick lit" stuff, but will highly recommend Katie Fforde for a light fun read. Also the 500 Kingdoms series from Mercedes Lackey

Cheryl

I am now leading the book club at the store where I work. They picked Benny and Shrimp, by Anna Mazetti, for their September book, and then are reading The Toss of a Lemon. Several of my work friends have read The Art of Racing in the Rain, which I think Lucille read, and think it is one of the best books ever. I read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which is a great entertainment if you are in the right frame of mind, and am looking forward to Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters (giant lobsters, rampaging octopi). Have the usual huge pile to read.

Dawne

=A0Several of my work friends have read The Art

I read this - wonderful book and I recommend it highly!

linda

I read this - wonderful book and I recommend it highly!

linda

Is that the one by Garth Stein? If so I didn't read it but it looks good and I will order it for sure.

Lucille

I read this - wonderful book and I recommend it highly!

linda

Is that the one by Garth Stein? If so I didn't read it but it looks good and I will order it for sure.

Lucille

Yes.

It is a different series. I read the 1st in the series, have the 2nd waiting - I'm renovating my kitchen so reading time is a bit sparse right now.

"Lucille" wrote

My coworkers say position a box of tissues within easy reach, but don't miss this book.

Dawne

I ordered it and will read it next.

Thanks for the heads up.