I finished James Patterson’s “Mary, Mary” the other day. Great read. For all you Patterson fans…this is one Alex Cross story that doesn’t suck. I am going to read “The 5th Horseman” next.
The one thing about Patterson books is that they are fast reads. So, does anyone out there have any suggestions on good books? I am locking for something to take to Aruba. Nothing to deep though…I’m on vacation! I do like mysteries-psychological thrillers. The kind of books that mess with your head and you are afraid to go to sleep. But I am open to anything, except cheesy romance novels!
Shout out to B*: Any news on your Hammie????
About Me
- Seeking Solace
- I am a college professor who is fumbling through the chaos of academia, rheumatoid arthritis, working on my PhD and just being a 40 something woman. I used to be a lawyer, which made me a snarky little person. I have a wonderful Husband and a German Shepherd named Junior. They help keep me sane.
Paws to Consider
My Sister's Keeper
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hi! thanks for asking. unfortunately, I have not found my hamster. he is not falling for the traps I have set, nor has he tried to eat the food I have left out. :( I am starting to believe I will not find him.
Thanks for asking.
As far as books, for fun reads I recommend anything by Jennifer Weiner.
B* and Katherine: Thanks for the info. I'll check them out!
B*: I hope he comes home soon!
In the past year, I discovered John Lescroart's legal/police series and have read every one of them. You really should start at the beginning, since the two main characters develop a lot over time. I'm not sure how accurate all the legal stuff is (might drive you crazy if it's not ;))
I'm a pretty big Jodi Piccoult fan -- "My Sister's Keeper" was really good -- so good in fact that I gave it for extra-credit in my ethics class. She and another one about an Amish family that was really good --(I don't recall the name) and her most recent was "Disapearing Acts" --- which wasn't as good as "My Sister's Keeper, but still was good.
I like to read stuff set in the area -- or something similar. Carl Hiasaan (I'm not sure about the spelling) writes some great stuff set in Florida. They are kind of mysteries -- and are very funny and sarcastic.
I'm a pretty big Jodi Piccoult fan -- "My Sister's Keeper" was really good -- so good in fact that I gave it for extra-credit in my ethics class. She and another one about an Amish family that was really good --(I don't recall the name) and her most recent was "Disapearing Acts" --- which wasn't as good as "My Sister's Keeper, but still was good.
I like to read stuff set in the area -- or something similar. Carl Hiasaan (I'm not sure about the spelling) writes some great stuff set in Florida. They are kind of mysteries -- and are very funny and sarcastic.
If you like comedy - I just read Margaret Cho's newest book and loved it.
I also really like the JD Robb mystery series (even before Nora Roberts came out as the author - I never would've started a Nora Roberts mystery series) - I think there's like a dozen of these now.
Laurie Notaro is a funny essayist a la David Seraris (the chick version) - a hint is that her posse of friends from when she was growing up are "the idiot girls"
I love Dan Savage (The Kid and The Commitment are my 2 faves)
Let me see what else I can think of...
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