Calling all bookworms! (NTTCR)

amye84 · July 2010

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

MaybeBaby2 · July 2010

I've read all the Outlander books a few times, love them all.
I just finished Water for Elephants and I think I'm going to read an oldie, but goodie (Catcher in the Rye) until I start re-reading the Harry Potter books again.

I have some other books coming at the library, but they're taking a while.

ETA: I also read a couple David Sedaris books earlier in the summer. Hilarious!

rrcraz7 · July 2010

Most of what i read is light and fluffy. I'm currently reading the newest book in the the Queen Betsy series by MaryJanice Davidson. I'm not usually into science fiction but I like the Sookie Stackhouse books so gave these a try and really liked them.

cmm8311 · July 2010

I just finished Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin. I didn't like it as much as her other books, but it was still good. I am currently reading My Fair Lazy by Jen Lancaster. It is hilarious, I love all of her books and highly recommend them. Next is The Islander by Elin Hilderbrand (loved all of her books too). I don't think I have an all time favorite book, but I have a favorite author (Jodi Piccoult).

JenWen3 · July 2010

I finally got my hands on "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and I basically want to do nothing but read it, and then read the next three in the series.

amye84 · July 2010

MaybeBaby#2:

I've read all the Outlander books a few times, love them all.
I just finished Water for Elephants and I think I'm going to read an oldie, but goodie (Catcher in the Rye) until I start re-reading the Harry Potter books again.

I have some other books coming at the library, but they're taking a while.

ETA: I also read a couple David Sedaris books earlier in the summer. Hilarious!

I've been thinking about re-reading Harry Potter too! I read them in high school which was 10 (ish) years ago! Gotta get through the Outlanders first though

maybebride · July 2010

MaybeBaby#2:

I've read all the Outlander books a few times, love them all.
I just finished Water for Elephants and I think I'm going to read an oldie, but goodie (Catcher in the Rye) until I start re-reading the Harry Potter books again.

I have some other books coming at the library, but they're taking a while.

I love that I'm not the only one who does this. I just can't help myself--I love them so much!

Ooh, and I loved Catcher in the Rye.

I'm currently reading The Wedding (Nicholas Sparks) and Shadow of Your Smile (Mary Higgins Clark--I read her new ones every year, making DH buy it for me in hardback because I can't wait). I also have a paperback I picked up one day, but I can't remember what it's called.

jesselayne8 · July 2010

I am a huge fan of Judy Picoult and Jane Green. I recently discovered Kristen Hannah's books and I am currently reading Firefly Lane.

StephK · July 2010

Right now, I'm reading "Days of Gold" by Jude Deveraux. It's OK.

As for Gabaldon, I LOVED Outlander, couldn't put it down, but I got stuck in the middle of, I think it was Voyager. I keep trying to pick it up again, but always get stuck in the same place.

I love reading in general, but I tend towards romance novels. Suzanne Brockman, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Lori Foster.

I don't have nearly as much time to read as I used to when I had a long commute on the train. I don't miss my commute, but I miss reading!

amye84 · July 2010

JenWen3:
I finally got my hands on "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and I basically want to do nothing but read it, and then read the next three in the series.

I've heard this is good, but haven't read it yet. It is definitely on my list!

mrs.conananan · July 2010

Currently: The Time Traveler's Wife

All time favorite: No clue, I have read too many and have several that I re-read. Mostly, I now mostly read mind fluff, too many heavy books getting myself through college!

justme9 · July 2010

I'm reading New York by Edward Rutherford. I've loved everything he's written so far.

I'm also a big fan of Tom Robbins.

amye84 · July 2010

StephK:

Right now, I'm reading "Days of Gold" by Jude Deveraux. It's OK.

As for Gabaldon, I LOVED Outlander, couldn't put it down, but I got stuck in the middle of, I think it was Voyager. I keep trying to pick it up again, but always get stuck in the same place.

I love reading in general, but I tend towards romance novels. Suzanne Brockman, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Lori Foster.

I don't have nearly as much time to read as I used to when I had a long commute on the train. I don't miss my commute, but I miss reading!

I haven't made it this far yet, but I'm hoping that doesn't happen! It always does seem to when there are just too many books in a series. All of a sudden you forget what the original plot was bc there are so many spin offs!

todds_wife · July 2010

You mean I am NOT supposed to be just reading TCOYF over and over again? Stick out tongue

Just kidding - I have been awful this summer, it seems the most involved thing I can get through is the latest issue of Real Simple. I will have to take some of the suggestions from this post and pick something for my days by the pool!

amye84 · July 2010

todds_wife:

You mean I am NOT supposed to be just reading TCOYF over and over again?

Just kidding - I have been awful this summer, it seems the most involved thing I can get through is the latest issue of Real Simple. I will have to take some of the suggestions from this post and pick something for my days by the pool!

This made me crack up! I am definitely writing down all the suggestions to add to my list.... Reading by the pool is the best pasttime EVER!

MuseumMaven · July 2010

I love to read, too.

I'm a huge fan of Lauren Willig, who wrote a series that starts with "The Secret History of the Pink Carnation." It's a historical fiction series mixed with modern fiction. I really love them! I'm also a fan of Philippa Gregory (more historical fiction, all Tudor England).

I also am a sucker for chick lit - I just finished "The Wedding Girl" by Sophie Kinsella's other pen name (can't remember it right now). It was fun and light.

cherryblssm · July 2010

I typically read smutty science fiction/supernatural books by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Karen Marie Moning (I was a big Stephen King and Anne Rice fan back in the day). They rot my brain, but are so good.

I'm a HUGE fan of J.D. Robb (other pen name of Nora Roberts- it's a romance/mystery series she writes). I also like Preston & Child and Phillipa Gregory (she wrote The Other Boleyn Girl- great read if you like historical romance).

Lately I've been reading a couple books by James Rollins. My dad gave them to me to try- they are mysteries. They are just ok.

JenWen3 · July 2010

I also recently finished re-reading Harry Potter! Love it.

ajane615 · July 2010

Currently reading "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett (long- 1,000 pages or so but so good) and all time favorites are "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Harry Potter is on my list for someday... I absolutely love historical fiction, so I have plenty to get through before I can commit to so many HP books

js297206 · July 2010

amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

MaybeBaby2 · July 2010

StephK:
As for Gabaldon, I LOVED Outlander, couldn't put it down, but I got stuck in the middle of, I think it was Voyager. I keep trying to pick it up again, but always get stuck in the same place.

I got stuck a couple of times as well. It may have been Voyager where I was able to put the books down a few times.

cherryblssm · July 2010

js297206:
amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

I think you might be my soulmate. I have the Black Dagger series on my "to read" list. Have you read any of the Anita Blake series (Laurell K Hamilton)? You might like it if you enjoy the Dark Hunter series. LK Hamilton also has another series about fairies that people who like our genre of stuff tend to enjoy, but I haven't gotten into it.

kellbranc · July 2010

cmm8311:
I just finished Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin. I didn't like it as much as her other books, but it was still good. I am currently reading My Fair Lazy by Jen Lancaster. It is hilarious, I love all of her books and highly recommend them. Next is The Islander by Elin Hilderbrand (loved all of her books too). I don't think I have an all time favorite book, but I have a favorite author (Jodi Piccoult).

I am obsessed wtih Jen Lancaster! S he makes me wet my pants! Even got my mom into her. I read all her books & went to her book signing for her latest!!!! I just read Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and was sooo dissapointed by it!!! Everyone RAVED about it ... I just wasn't feeling it =(.

I just started Jane Green's newest book (needed some fluff after Dragon Tattoo)

cmm8311 · July 2010

kellbranc:

cmm8311:
I just finished Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin. I didn't like it as much as her other books, but it was still good. I am currently reading My Fair Lazy by Jen Lancaster. It is hilarious, I love all of her books and highly recommend them. Next is The Islander by Elin Hilderbrand (loved all of her books too). I don't think I have an all time favorite book, but I have a favorite author (Jodi Piccoult).

I am obsessed wtih Jen Lancaster! S he makes me wet my pants! Even got my mom into her. I read all her books & went to her book signing for her latest!!!! I just read Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and was sooo dissapointed by it!!! Everyone RAVED about it ... I just wasn't feeling it =(.

I just started Jane Green's newest book (needed some fluff after Dragon Tattoo)

I would love to see her in person! She is hysterical!!! How is the new Jane Green book?

ermaderma · July 2010

I alternate between chick lit and mysteries/thrillers. I just finished Jackie Collins's new book, Poor Little *** Girl. It was okay, not as good as her older books, but I still read them. Kind of like John Grisham, his books now kind of suck. I'm currently reading the 8th confession by James Patterson. I really like his books, because I usually can read them so fast!

js297206 · July 2010

cherryblssm:
js297206:
amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

I think you might be my soulmate. I have the Black Dagger series on my "to read" list. Have you read any of the Anita Blake series (Laurell K Hamilton)? You might like it if you enjoy the Dark Hunter series. LK Hamilton also has another series about fairies that people who like our genre of stuff tend to enjoy, but I haven't gotten into it.

I have to agree!! I have read all of the anita blake series (I have no life & love to read way too much lol) I did read her other series too about faires and it wasn't too bad - Loads of sex in some of them. I think LK likes orgies or something ...lol.

faydre · July 2010

Love Diana Gabaldon, just finished sookie stackhouse books...

also, I enjoy Jaqueline Carey, Christopher Moore, Marion Zimmer Bradley, I enjoyed Orson Scott Card's Ender series, hitchikers guide to the galaxy, all the lord of the rings books, I think i've read almost everything by anne rice and basically anything in the general area of smutty vampire fiction also works... its soo bad, but it's so good.

Currently. Sadly. I have been reading nothing but educational books on house buying..

cherryblssm · July 2010

js297206:
cherryblssm:
js297206:
amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

I think you might be my soulmate. I have the Black Dagger series on my "to read" list. Have you read any of the Anita Blake series (Laurell K Hamilton)? You might like it if you enjoy the Dark Hunter series. LK Hamilton also has another series about fairies that people who like our genre of stuff tend to enjoy, but I haven't gotten into it.

I have to agree!! I have read all of the anita blake series (I have no life & love to read way too much lol) I did read her other series too about faires and it wasn't too bad - Loads of sex in some of them. I think LK likes orgies or something ...lol.

Yeah. I've been sort of disappointed in the last six books or so in the AB series- just way to much sex and not enough story line, although Skin Trade was better than the others.

It's always nice to find someone who likes the same kind of books that I do!!!! We seem like a pretty rare bunch.

Oh, and I read way too much, too. It's my only hobby.

js297206 · July 2010

cherryblssm:
js297206:
cherryblssm:
js297206:
amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

I think you might be my soulmate. I have the Black Dagger series on my "to read" list. Have you read any of the Anita Blake series (Laurell K Hamilton)? You might like it if you enjoy the Dark Hunter series. LK Hamilton also has another series about fairies that people who like our genre of stuff tend to enjoy, but I haven't gotten into it.

I have to agree!! I have read all of the anita blake series (I have no life & love to read way too much lol) I did read her other series too about faires and it wasn't too bad - Loads of sex in some of them. I think LK likes orgies or something ...lol.

Yeah. I've been sort of disappointed in the last six books or so in the AB series- just way to much sex and not enough story line, although Skin Trade was better than the others.

It's always nice to find someone who likes the same kind of books that I do!!!! We seem like a pretty rare bunch.

Oh, and I read way too much, too. It's my only hobby.

I agree - if you ever want to chat books outside of the bump feel free to PM me your email!

twinkle2be · July 2010

I will have to check out the Outlander series -- sounds like a good series for the summer.

I just finished The American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo -- both I could not put down. Kristin Hannah's books are also good.

cherryblssm · July 2010

js297206:
cherryblssm:
js297206:
cherryblssm:
js297206:
amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

I think you might be my soulmate. I have the Black Dagger series on my "to read" list. Have you read any of the Anita Blake series (Laurell K Hamilton)? You might like it if you enjoy the Dark Hunter series. LK Hamilton also has another series about fairies that people who like our genre of stuff tend to enjoy, but I haven't gotten into it.

I have to agree!! I have read all of the anita blake series (I have no life & love to read way too much lol) I did read her other series too about faires and it wasn't too bad - Loads of sex in some of them. I think LK likes orgies or something ...lol.

Yeah. I've been sort of disappointed in the last six books or so in the AB series- just way to much sex and not enough story line, although Skin Trade was better than the others.

It's always nice to find someone who likes the same kind of books that I do!!!! We seem like a pretty rare bunch.

Oh, and I read way too much, too. It's my only hobby.

I agree - if you ever want to chat books outside of the bump feel free to PM me your email!

Okay, will do! Thanks!

StephK · July 2010

js297206:
amye84:

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, so I thought I would see if I can connect with other TTC bookworms

What are you reading? What's your all time favorite?

I am currently reading the Outlander series by Dianhera Gabaldon (I'm on the second book, Dragonfly in Amber) and I LOVE them. There are 7 books in the series and they are a little daunting at 800-1000+ pages long, but they are totally worth it... I highly recommend them!

Outlander series sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a whirl!. I rotate between mystery and vampire-ish/mystical books. I love the In Death series by JD Robb (mystery) and I enjoy the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I also like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward.

The In Death books are great. I have been meaning to start reading JR Ward, many of my friends really like her books. I always look at the library, but her books are never on the shelf.

I'm going to have to start reading Jen Lancaster after all of the raves in this thread! I love a book that can make me laugh. Yes

mrsbaker1128 · July 2010

I'm a total dork, but I love Harry Potter and Twilight series. I'm currently reading the Sookie Stackhouse series and they're pretty good. I love any Nora Roberts' books and any type of historical fiction.

jteneback · July 2010

I'm reading "The Farmer's Daughter" by Jim Harrison, the guy who wrote "Legend of the Falls." It's three novellas, and the first one (title story) was awesome.

amandaloren · July 2010

JenWen3:
I finally got my hands on "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and I basically want to do nothing but read it, and then read the next three in the series.

What is this book about? I have seen it but I am always nervous to try a new author. I usually find an author i like and read all their books and then have to try to find another one lol

I am a huge fan of all Stephanie Meyer books. Sandra Brown is awesome! I also really like Mary Higgins Clark and Lisa Jackson. It seems like all the books I have read by these authors are good no matter what. Does anybody know of another author who writes good books that are kinda the same? Mysterys with just a little romance to spice it up:)

ermaderma · July 2010

amandaloren:

JenWen3:
I finally got my hands on "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and I basically want to do nothing but read it, and then read the next three in the series.

What is this book about? I have seen it but I am always nervous to try a new author. I usually find an author i like and read all their books and then have to try to find another one lol

I am a huge fan of all Stephanie Meyer books. Sandra Brown is awesome! I also really like Mary Higgins Clark and Lisa Jackson. It seems like all the books I have read by these authors are good no matter what. Does anybody know of another author who writes good books that are kinda the same? Mysterys with just a little romance to spice it up:)

I am jsut now getting into Lisa Jackson's books and I love them! I have read some Karen Robards which are kind of similar as well as Lisa Gardner.

bandwife928 · July 2010

cherryblssm:

I typically read smutty science fiction/supernatural books by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Karen Marie Moning (I was a big Stephen King and Anne Rice fan back in the day). They rot my brain, but are so good.

I'm a HUGE fan of J.D. Robb (other pen name of Nora Roberts- it's a romance/mystery series she writes). I also like Preston & Child and Phillipa Gregory (she wrote The Other Boleyn Girl- great read if you like historical romance).

Lately I've been reading a couple books by James Rollins. My dad gave them to me to try- they are mysteries. They are just ok.

I have spent the last week catching up on all the J.D. Robb books that I've missed in the last couple of years!

SaucyRedhead · July 2010

I'm reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo now and it has NOT sucked me in yet. Everybody says that they couldn't put it down but I'm about 200 pages in and still not hooked. I hope it gets more exciting soon!

anniegirl1 · July 2010

I'm a big chick lit fan, very easy reading. I just finished Jane Green's new one, wasn't that thrilled with it. Heart of the Matter was good also, but not Emily Giffin's best. I just started The One that I Want by Allison Winn Scotch, haven't gotten too far though.

I am dying to read Kendra Wilkinson's memoir that just came out and the new Tori Spelling book. I'm pathetic, I know!

mrsmj2008 · July 2010

SaucyRedhead:
I'm reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo now and it has NOT sucked me in yet. Everybody says that they couldn't put it down but I'm about 200 pages in and still not hooked. I hope it gets more exciting soon!

I heard it takes awhile to get in but I'm only 80 pages in and still not hooked so I'm no help.

My most recent favorite book was The Help but its hard to say what my all time favorite is although I have read Pride & Prejudice many many times.

ermaderma · July 2010

anniegirl1:

I'm a big chick lit fan, very easy reading. I just finished Jane Green's new one, wasn't that thrilled with it. Heart of the Matter was good also, but not Emily Giffin's best. I just started The One that I Want by Allison Winn Scotch, haven't gotten too far though.

I am dying to read Kendra Wilkinson's memoir that just came out and the new Tori Spelling book. I'm pathetic, I know!

I am the same way! I do read some of Jodi Piccoult's stuff and some mysteries, but for the most part, I read light, beachy reads.

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