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) ) -- HarmyBoard LifeStyles

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Date Posted: 11:37:18 06/05/11 Sun
Author: Deemus
Subject: 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) )
In reply to: Araninda 's message, "Summer Reading" on 22:45:56 06/04/11 Sat

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 they�re sexy. I don�t read many books that are too close to reality, I see that everyday, don�t need to read about it. I like funny mysteries, too and romances...as long as the happy ending doesn�t involve babies. So, rather "date romances" than family stories. Spy stuff is oftentimes too complicated, since I mostly read in bed when I�m 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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