Does anybody read books here?

[Veronica]

I read Dreamcatcher on the plane coming back from Maine this summer. It was good.

I really like Carl Hiasson. He writes fiction for both children and adults. I first ran into his books when one won a Newberry - Hoot.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

I really like Carl Hiasson. He writes fiction for both children and adults. I first ran into his books when one won a Newberry - Hoot.

V.

All 3 of my boys enjoyed Hoot. All five of us are avid readers. I am thrilled my children enjoy reading as much as I do.

[Bad JuJu]

I really like Carl Hiasson. He writes fiction for both children and adults. I first ran into his books when one won a Newberry - Hoot.

Another Carl Hiassen fan here. He's a good speaker too--came to our town about 2 years ago and did a book signing at the local Barnes & Noble.

I also enjoy pretty much anything by John Irving, and I like many of the classics too: Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Peter Pan, and Ulysses are some of my faves.

Have any of you read the Lemony Snicket books? The film didn't even come close to the artistry of the books, each a wonderful read. If you can get your hands on the CD version, they're read by Tim Curry--excellent reader.

[Bikingmomof3]

I have read all the the Snickett books and am looking forward to the last one, which should be out on the 13th of October.

I am an avid reader. My all time favourites are classics and mysteries.

[Veronica]

I tried the Series of Unfortunate Events. Read book 1, started book 2 and found it so depressing, I didn't finish it. Why do all the good adults in their lives die?

V.

[limewave]

You guys have mentioned some new authors I haven't read yet, I'll have to check them out.

I love reading too--of course, I work in publishing so I better love it! The good thing about publishing is that I get all books 60% off--the bad thing is that I get books 60% off :-( There goes my money.

Anyway, I love Anna Maxted, Jennifer Weiner, Terri Blackstock, Patricia Cornwell, Francine Rivers, Tom Clancy, and Michael Crichton for my fun reading.

Francine River's "Mark of the Lion" series is what got me hooked on reading when I was in college.

I recently read 1776 by David McCullough and found myself surprising riveted. I wish there was a 1777.

[salsabike]

I love Carl Hiaasen. Also Joanna Trollope, especially The Choir and The Best of Friends. Am also working my way through James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux series and Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series. I love EARLY Stephen King (Salem's Lot, The Shining, The Stand). I like Robert Parker's Spenser books as well.

[jeannierides]

Anyone read any of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Killer's series? I've never been into vampire books, but found myself with one from the library and absolutely LOVED them! Her latest is Danse Macabre.

[Patti37]

You guys have mentioned some new authors I haven't read yet, I'll have to check them out.

I love reading too--of course, I work in publishing so I better love it! The good thing about publishing is that I get all books 60% off--the bad thing is that I get books 60% off :-( There goes my money.

Anyway, I love Anna Maxted, Jennifer Weiner, Terri Blackstock, Patricia Cornwell, Francine Rivers, Tom Clancy, and Michael Crichton for my fun reading.

Francine River's "Mark of the Lion" series is what got me hooked on reading when I was in college.

I recently read 1776 by David McCullough and found myself surprising riveted. I wish there was a 1777.

David McCullough's book on John Adams is also a very good read. He also wrote a book on Harry Truman that was good but it was not a "I can't put it down" kind of book.

[SadieKate]

I tried the Series of Unfortunate Events. Read book 1, started book 2 and found it so depressing, I didn't finish it. Why do all the good adults in their lives die?

V.

Okay, okay, old thread but I just read Book 1. I agree with V. What the ??? I don't get the popularity.

[Veronica]

I think it's because the kids are resilient and figure out how to deal with their problems, outsmarting Count Olaf in the process. I did try them again at the urging of last year's class. I got to book 8 and skipped to book 13, just to see how it ended.

V.

[SadieKate]

You read 8 more of them? Nothing made me smile or laugh or even cry. It was just plodded along with how horrible this and how horrible that . . . but at least no one died after the first few pages. I think I'll pass.

[kelownagirl]

Okay, okay, old thread but I just read Book 1. I agree with V. What the ??? I don't get the popularity.

I heard an radio interview with the author - had me in stitches. I don't like the books myself though.