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Date Posted: 22:45:56 06/04/11 Sat
Author: Araninda
Subject: Summer Reading

Just curious - What books are you planning to read or would you like to read this summer?

Do you electronically read books on your computer? Do you listen to books on tape or CD? Do you have a Kindle or Nook or similar reading device?

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[> While I have some ebooks on my computer, I really prefer actual books that I can carry around everywhere without having to turn something on and risking running out of power....Iīm all about relaxation reading right now, so I bought The Hunger Games trilogy a couple of days ago, will start with that. Once thatīs done, thereīs still a lot of In Death books I havenīt read yet. Weīll see what else comes along. -- Jam, 04:13:41 06/05/11 Sun [1]


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[> Haven't crossed over to a Kindle or Nook. If they ever come up with a trade your books for ebooks I might be interested! I'll be spending lots of time at the library this summer checking out new releases. The Kingdom (a Fargo Adventure), by Clive Cussler; Portrait of a Spy (a Gabriel Allon story), by Daniel Silva; Full Back:A Thriller (a Scot Harvath book), by Brad Thor and Victory & Honor (Honor Bound series), by WEB Griffin will get me through August. More new releases in the fall. Right now I'm filling the "blanks" by re-reading the Gabriel Allon books by Daniel Silva. -- usmgrad, 05:31:24 06/05/11 Sun [1]


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[> I can't afford to buy ebooks - I buy used books a lot- and I use 40-50% coupons at borders for brand new ones- I'm a bit miffed because my favorite bookstore closed and buying books just got more expensive. As for nook and kindle- I prefer the old black and white nook and played with the new b&W nook yesterday- you can share with your friends - a big plus -- chris k, 06:39:15 06/05/11 Sun [1]


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[> [> now my reads - I'm a romantic fiction person - a new author has hit the NYT list with her series, Emily March - loved book one and two - book three was too women's fiction woe is me for my taste - but I look forward to more from her. Sherryl Woods has just put out her latest trilogy in her chesapeake stories - I'm waiting to find book 3 used then read all three at once. I'm always waiting for the next installments from Robyn Carr and Susan Mallery. for me Susan Wiggs is hit or miss - -- chris k, 06:41:56 06/05/11 Sun [1]


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[> [> [> This is my "cup of tea" too! All the ones you mentioned are favorites of mine. I have, but haven't yet read, the third Emily March book--I'm sorry to hear that it doesn't sound as good as the first two. Have you noticed that the earlier books by several of those authors are much less interesting, too...well, maybe formulaic is the word I want. (inside) -- Deemus, 11:23:22 06/05/11 Sun [1]

I love Robyn Carr's books, and most of Sherryl Woods' also. Some of her earlier ones are less engrossing. Have you tried any recent ones by Debbie Macomber? I love the Cedar Grove series--10 of them already! Another author that I have found quite good is Toni Blake. Her books--the ones I've read so far--are set in the small town of Destiny, Ohio.

Our local recycle center has a good-sized area for book swap, and I've gotten a number of decent reads there. The price is certainly right, and I don't feel bad if I read 10 pages and decide it's not to my taste. Also, I was given a Kindle for my birthday back in February--total surprise!--and I've had a good time with that.

Happy summer reading!


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[> [> [> [> you'll be happy to know Robyn Carr has something like a 27 book contract so she'll be pumping them out 3 a year for a while! Toni Blake I read one & liked it, read another & didn't - can't remember why- I don't read Debbie Macomber - sometimes she throws a lot of people at you & skims through their stories and I hate that so I stopped reading her Sherryl Woods tends to do a lot of pissed off lost love is back - not my favorite formula but she's a good writer. I also loved Catherine Anderson but she only writes 1 book a yr now & her most recent series hasn't been as good as her last. Inside -- chris k, 19:16:46 06/05/11 Sun [1]

I also like Joann Ross - she's gone back to writing small town stories after a few years of writing romantic thrillers. Her last one was okay, her next one comes out in July. I'm expecting it to be better as she gets back into the swing of writing small town.

I picked up a Mariah Stewart- another romantic suspense author who is returning to her small town fiction roots - her first book was pretty good. I was happy to find her - the second wasn't so great and I hated the third- she should probably go back to suspense


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[> [> [> [> [> oh - there's an author whose name I forget but all her books are titled SEALed - I think there's three or four. They're considered romance - and all have a SEAL as a hero - but they're a nice read if you find one cheap. -- chris k, 19:17:50 06/05/11 Sun [1]


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[> [> [> [> [> Thanks, chris. That's great news about Robyn Carr--I inhale her books whenever I find new ones! The Virgin River series is great, but so are her single-book stories (House on Olive Street, Summer in Sonoma...if I remember those titles correctly). I have read a couple of Catherine Anderson books, and I liked them. Thanks for the suggestion of Joann Ross--I'll try to find one by her. I have now read quite a few Sherryl Woods, even the earlier ones, because they've been cheap on Kindle. -- Deemus, who LOVES to talk books!, 15:19:20 06/06/11 Mon [1]


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[> I don't care for long reads on the computer--fanfiction is fine, but not whole books. I got a Kindle for my birthday (total surprise, not something I'd even considered getting or asking for myself). I've had a wonderful time with it, and it's very easy to just turn pages by a quick thumb squeeze. I tend to read by author, and there are lots available on Amazon. I have gotten a number for between $3 -$4 each. (inside) ) -- Deemus, 11:37:18 06/05/11 Sun [1]

I also visit the swap shop at our local recycle center, and I tried to organize a book swap bookcase at school where I teach, but there doesn't seem to be enough interest for that.

It's been a rough year and a half in my family, although things are looking up now. So, lately, I have treated myself to some new books from a bookstore. Both Borders and Barnes & Noble are only a bit out of my way going home.
Romantic fiction is my genre of choice at the moment, but I read a number of things, often all at the same time. I am in the middle of three different books at the moment. As long as they're not the same type, I don't usually get confused!


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[> There are SO MANY books at the Library that I haven't read that there's no need for me to buy any books, PLUS the library is FREE (woot!). I have some fave authors but I've read most of their stuff already, so I'm going to have to find some new fave authors! :-) I like funny mysteries, romance w/happy endings (not Harlequin style, tho), forensic mysteries, legal dramas and some spy stuff. No monsters/vampires/gore. Life's too short to fill your brain w/that garbage. -- The Chief - inside, 16:33:35 06/05/11 Sun [1]

If anyone is looking for a great book that will take a few weeks to read, check out "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. It's a mystery, wrapped in a prophecy, wrapped in a philosophy.

Other Authors I love are:
Donna Andrews (Meg Langslow series)
Elizabeth Adler
Beverly Connor
Sarah Andrews
Mary Kay Andrews
(I'm working my way thru the library starting from the "As" LOL)
Steven Hockenschmith's "Holmes on the Range" series
Spencer Quinn's Chet & Bernie series

Can't wait to get to the library this week!


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[> [> LOL, I like vampires....as long as theyīre sexy. I donīt read many books that are too close to reality, I see that everyday, donīt need to read about it. I like funny mysteries, too and romances...as long as the happy ending doesnīt involve babies. So, rather "date romances" than family stories. Spy stuff is oftentimes too complicated, since I mostly read in bed when Iīm already tired. Any good funny romances you can recommend? -- Jam, 05:04:29 06/06/11 Mon [1]


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[> [> [> Inside, Jam.... -- The Chief, 11:46:22 06/06/11 Mon [1]

Definitely check out the authors I mentioned earlier.

Donna Andrews' "bird" series (beginning with "Murder with Peacocks") is light and wonderful and VERY funny, and Meg's tall, dark and handsome "Michael" could be played by a Season 1 era Harm/DJE.

Mary Kay Andrews' books are set in the south - Savannah, Atlanta - and are delightful "beach" reads with great female leads and hunky male love interests. The relationships usually start out contentious, building up that UST, and end quite happily!

But Elizabeth Adler is on another level. She has written large historical tomes ("Leonie", "Peach", "The Property of a Lady"), as well as many great romantic mysteries. Her recent string of titles include "The House in Amalfi", "Summer in Tuscany", "Meet me in Venice", "One of those Malibu Nights", and the last one I read, "There's Something About St. Tropez". There's always romance and beautiful scenery and all sorts of interesting people, along with a great murder mystery. Love, Love, Love her!


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[> [> [> [> Sounds great, will check them out. Many thanks! -- Jam, 14:34:44 06/06/11 Mon [1]


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[> I got a Kindle from my Dad for my birthday this year. I absolutely love it. I read a lot of chiclit right now. It is so easy to take to work. I read while at lunch and with our unit being so slow and going through so much, I get to read on the off shifts. -- Martian Barb enjoying my Kindle, 19:26:23 06/05/11 Sun [1]


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[> I have both a Nook and the Sony eReader. I have loaded fanfiction on them. I also am reading paper books on pre-history -- Spud, 07:24:52 06/06/11 Mon [1]


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[> Besides my kindle, I utilize my library. I just finished "Operation Mincemeat" a true spy deception during WW II. I saw Americans in Paris new by David McCullough at Costco which looks good. I have a book on hold about the financial meltdown waiting for me at the library. I enjoy nonfiction the most, I guess. I love my kindle and enjoy not having the growth of books in my house.Oh, and every time I go travel somewhere I pick up a bunch of books. Latest trip was to the Galapagos. -- TQ, 10:55:36 06/06/11 Mon [1]


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[> I'm just finishing Port Mortuary by Cornwell and then it's on to Deaver's Praying for Sleep and Speaking in Tongues. I have Clive Cussler's Crescent Dawn and Paterson's Tick Tock. That should keep me busy. I read the actual books, don't want a Kindle or any of the other tech devices. Just love the feel of the book in my hands. -- jenks, 05:29:26 06/07/11 Tue [1]


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