what are you reading on board?(besides the compass, that is)

[Matt&Heather]

I am looking for inspiration for our next cruise. Since you all will be so gracious as to share your recs, I'll share one of my own that I recently read:

 

the Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I really enjoyed it!

[Loose Seal]

Ooh! Night Circus is the book I'm starting tonight!

 

I just read Sister by Rosamund Lupton and The End of the Wasp Season by Denise Mina and really enjoyed both.

[kluellen]

I'm going to be finishing the Hunger Games series . . . read the first one but saving the second two for my cruise. I also downloaded a book by Sophie Kinsella, who wrote the shopaholic books - very light reading but I enjoy her.

[Sequim88]

Figuring to load the first two Vince Flynn novels on my Nook. That ought to do it for the cruise. "Term Limits" and "Transfer of Power". Also perhaps Anne Coulter's "Demonic" for a change up from fiction.

[Beachin2]

Between flying to/from and on the cruise, I usually go through at least 3 books on a 7 nighter. For our upcoming April B2B ( 2 7's) I've already earmarked 6, and will probably take 2 more as well.

 

Kindle is a WONDERFUL thing! No paper books to pack & lug about.

[sredish]

This is a few years old now, but I really enjoyed Rhett Butler's People. Also a dear dear favorite of mine is Spud by John van de Ruit. It's hysterical.

[newbiecruiser09]

I'm going to be finishing the Hunger Games series . . . read the first one but saving the second two for my cruise. I also downloaded a book by Sophie Kinsella, who wrote the shopaholic books - very light reading but I enjoy her.

 

 

Would also recommend the Hunger Games trilogy-in the middle of the 3rd and forcing myself NOT to read except on the weekend or nothing would get done. :rolleyes: If you want some "chick"reading I would highly recommend the Jen Lancaster books (she has 4 I think) Very fast reads and laugh out loud.

[Superluminal]

Try Julian Stockwin's Kydd series, Alexander Kent's Bolitho series or O'Briens Aubrey/ Maturin series- all are gripping, and for me, anyway, enhance the cushiness of my cruise experience by the narrative of the rigors of the age of sail.

[PhoenixDawgCruising]

I am reading Anne Rice's new book on my Oasis cruise next week, "The Wolf Gift" I think it's called, it's her first book about werewolves.:)

[ERIE 13]

I do a lot of light reading, which consist of the lunch and dinner menus

[Butterfly625]

I don't know how inspirational it will be but I just received the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy. I'm holding back from starting until this Sat. when we go to the Allure. Should be very interesting if it lives up to all the chatter.

 

Butterfly625

[TNT]

If you're looking for light reading, Janet Evanovich The Stephanie Plum series is great. It's a real hoot! Ive read all 18.

[SamFritz]

I read the second and third Hunger Games on the Jewel last month. Easy reading, but a gripping plot.

[citrusflorida]

I do a lot of light reading, which consist of the lunch and dinner menus

Love it!

[lori450]

Started reading Iain Pears novels. They are set in Italy, so you get to read about the different locales. We'll be back in Rome this summer, so it's fun to read a book with this setting.

[PurpleHays]

I usually take at least one biography, plus several novels. Last week, I took my chemistry book on the Epic. NOT light reading...:rolleyes:

[LaShelle2]

If you have not already done so, you must read " Cruise Confidential" it gives you the inside scoop of what life is like for the crew. Once you read it, you will never think of cruising the same. I ordered the sequel and am hoping to get it by next Thursday when we leave for Pt Canaveral.

 

 

I normally grab a couple of books from the ship library, will be taking some to donate this time too. My shelves are overloaded.

[Matt&Heather]

Thank you for the great suggestions! I had forgotten about the Hunger Games... I will have to grab that one.

 

I discovered the Stephanie Plum series on my last vacation a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. :)

 

From the looks of this thread, I'll be hitting Amazon up heavily tonight to read some blurbs about all these recommendations.

[Matt&Heather]

I usually take at least one biography, plus several novels. Last week, I took my chemistry book on the Epic. NOT light reading...:rolleyes:

 

 

heehee. I got a Ben Franklin bio for Christmas in hardcover that I've been waiting patiently to read until the semester is over, but I don't see myself lugging it onto the ship. :)

[bionicman97]

Usually read something by Vince Flynn, David Baldacci or Brad Thor.

 

Currently reading (and enjoying very much) The Hunger Games.

[ThreeDogsCruising]

The drinks menu. If it's got a binding it counts as a book.

[Familygoboston]

Down loaded " Cruise Confidential" by Brian Bruns onto my IPad for my Jewel cruise, only got half way through, but it's an interesting memoir by an American guy who goes to work for a cruise ship (Carnival). It's fun, and a bit profane, but I haven't finished it!

[midwife1021]

I don't know how inspirational it will be but I just received the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy. I'm holding back from starting until this Sat. when we go to the Allure. Should be very interesting if it lives up to all the chatter.

 

I just bought the first one today! Plan on reading that one and have the following on my nook and ready to go: A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute, The Firery Cross by Diana Gabaldon (I'm about half way through it), Bright Young things by Anna Godbersen

[Mybearsbaby]

If you have not already done so, you must read " Cruise Confidential" it gives you the inside scoop of what life is like for the crew. Once you read it, you will never think of cruising the same. I ordered the sequel and am hoping to get it by next Thursday when we leave for Pt Canaveral.

 

 

I normally grab a couple of books from the ship library, will be taking some to donate this time too. My shelves are overloaded.

 

Down loaded " Cruise Confidential" by Brian Bruns onto my IPad for my Jewel cruise, only got half way through, but it's an interesting memoir by an American guy who goes to work for a cruise ship (Carnival). It's fun, and a bit profane, but I haven't finished it!

LOVED that book! Didn't know there is a sequel...Im gonna have to check it out!

[BobKat406]

I'll be taking James Patterson's series "Private". There are 3 total - light reading. I'll also be taking my Anatomy notes since I have an exam when I get back :(