Read any good books lately?

supernat3 · August 2011

I am a book nerd. Since summer is out and I'm on mat.leave, I've been enjoying catching up on some "easy reads" - that's anything that is not a professional book, peer reviewed magazine, or textbook that's related to my job.

I finished the "Uglies Trilogy" by Scott Westerfeld (sci-fi). They were great and I couldn't put them down (and I see why my students loved reading them). I compare these books to "The Giver" by Lois Lowry.

I went through "The Bride Quartet" by Nora Roberts (modern day romance) in a matter of days. I'm finishing up another 2-book series by her.

I'm going to re-read all my "Shopaholic" books by Sophie Kinsella (modern day romance) AND re-read (yet again) my "Twilight" books, AND some of my favourite classics ("Women in Love" by DH Lawrence, "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen).

Oh and of course, there's the gossip magazines that I get from Costco and trade with my SIL every other week!

Anyone else have an "easy ready" suggestion?

ar78 · August 2011

Have you read The Hunger Games trilogy yet? Super fun and an easy read.

NYChick · August 2011

I've read these three this summer, all easy reads and entertaining:

Room by Emma Donoghue

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

Bossypants by Tina Fey

ChiTownMommy1234 · August 2011

Water for Elephants

Heaven is for Real

Melett · August 2011

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is really good..

boxtonmom1014 · August 2011

I also enjoyed the Hunger Games trilogy.

Here is a thread from a few weeks ago with a bunch of books that people liked.

marie_0907 · August 2011

Would you believe I have read almost every book mentioned on this thread? All these ladies have great taste, lol.

I just finished a trilogy of books called the Wolves of Mercy Falls. Based on some of what you've read, I think you would really like them. Easy reads, likeable characters, and a good story line.

I think now I'M the one who will need a book recommendation, as I've read everything on my kindle wish list. You liked The Uglies?

ac5008 · August 2011

Melett:
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is really good..

I just started this today! Reminded me of Summer Sisters by Judy Blume (which is fantastic).

I also just read The Help. Usually I dont love the hyped up books but I couldnt put that one down.

ac5008 · August 2011

Also if you?ve never read anything by Jen Lancaster, shes my favorite author!

laynal · August 2011

anything by jodi picoult. she is an awesome author. I also love gregory maguire.

Melett · August 2011

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is really good..

Tessababy4 · August 2011

ar78:
Have you read The Hunger Games trilogy yet? Super fun and an easy read.

This. I read all three in less than a week. They are very similar to the Uglies series - very dystopian but with another female protagonist. Loved them!

lacey0482 · August 2011

Well all 3 books I was going to recommend have already been mentioned: The Help, Firefly Lane and Water for Elephants!

I need to read the Hunger Games series too, especially since they are currently filming the Hunger Games movie right outside of my office!

mshepherd20 · August 2011

I'm currently reading Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History by Ben Mezrich.

MsCrispy · August 2011

I just finished reading Shanghai Girls, which was suggested in the previous thread. It was really good.

On my list next is "What is the What" and "Life" (Kieth Richard's bio).

babyAutumn · August 2011

Sarah's Key...not sure who about author but it was a great book. Also, just started reading "The Help' which has been made into a movie and so far it's pretty good.

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