March Cruiser Posted February 24, 2007 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I know we will be busy doing stuff, but I am sure I will have some time to lounge by the pool (with my SPF 500 on :eek: ) and I am looking for a book recommendations. I generally prefer mysteries - nothing too too scary, just a good page turner. Any suggestions? TIA! Chandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melika091900 Posted February 24, 2007 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2007 the memory keepers daughter is really good. its not quite a mystery but its a great novel, im almost finished with it, and it just keeps you reading its about a dr whos wife has twins, one has downs syndrome, he tells her it died, but it didnt, he gave it to his nurse to take to an institution and the nurse keeps her and raises her herself, never to tell the drs wife, only he knew the truth, its really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfromdg Posted February 24, 2007 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I would recommend Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger. I couldn't put it down. You can look up a review to see if it's the type of book you would enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmpgoodtogo Posted February 24, 2007 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I really like to read so if you want I could email you my reading list for the last several years in one excel document. It is hard to give recommendations without knowing the type of books you like, but I will give you a couple of my favorites by genre. Mystery: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Anything by Karen Slaughter The "orchid" series by Stuart Woods (featuring the Holly Barker character) If Looks Could Kill by Kate White Fiction: Plainsong and Eventide both by Ken Haruf Women's Fiction/some quasi Chic lit: Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty (there is a series) The Butterfly House by Marcia Preston The Song Reader by Lisa Tucker Tara Road by Maeve Binchy Fishbowl and Milkrun--both by Sarah Mlynowski Any book by Lorna Landvik, Elizabeth Berg (especially Here on Earth), Billie Letts, or Alice Hoffman Cruise themed! Cruising for Murder by Susan Sussman Aye Do or Die by Candy Calvert I hope some of this helps! I am always willing to mail my book list to anyone, email me at secretagentlost@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyAD Posted February 24, 2007 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Haven't read any mysteries, but for a good laugh - that is a page turner, read "The Nanny Diaries". This book is awesome and funny. It's about a college student who works as a nanny for a rich New York couple. It's fact based (names have been changed - in fact the couple she worked for - she calls them Mr. & Mrs. X) It is very good. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhkroozer Posted February 24, 2007 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2007 i'd recomend "skinny dip" by carl hiaasen, it's a muder (attempted) mystery comedy that starts out on an anniversary cruise. quick read, lots of laughs. in fact, anything by him is good.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel girl23 Posted February 24, 2007 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2007 There is a huge ongoing thread on the Cruise Ritual forum that has been going for several years. It has lots of suggestions on it. TG23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredr Posted February 24, 2007 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hello, Two very interesting and informative reads: "Splendid Solution" by Jeffrey Kugler This is a fascinating account of the battle to conquer Polio, brilliantly written and wonderfully readable. "Hershey" by Michael D'Antonio This is a very interesting and informative biography of Milton Hershey and his chocolate empire. Hope that this helps. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyrella Posted February 24, 2007 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Another vote for Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaissen (sp?). Fun and light...easy to read mystery. I read it on my cruise last March. This year I have packed Honeymoon by James Paterson. I also recommend the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich....start with One for the Money. There are now twelve in the series. You don't necessarily have to start with the first one but if you have never read any, you may as well. These are funny mysteries with a very little bit of romance thrown in for good measure. Lastly, I do suggest that you check out the thread on the cruise rituals board. It really has been around for a long time with a lot of great recommendations. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted February 24, 2007 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I have 2 recommendations, both are favorite authors. Steve Martini: his books are mysteries, based in the San Diego area. They certainly are not very scary and are light reading. My very favorite author which I would jump fences to read: Greg Iles, his books take place in the south, are not scary but good mystery reading. the only draw back to them: they usually are rather long thus unless you are fast reader you may not finish one while on the cruise. I just started reading his latest book. Although not many people seem to know who he is, if you check out Amazon.com you will see everyone who reads his books loves him. They are on the NY best seller list. If you like Grisham you will love Greg Iles. As I said the location is about the same as Grisham, but the books are more interesting; not so easy to figure out. Grisham books I call my vacation books cause they are so fast reading. NMNita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerfan Posted February 25, 2007 #11 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The Kite Runner was an amazing book. I could not put it down. This was the best book I read in 2006 and I have bought copies to give to friends as they are not getting mine!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Cruiser Posted February 25, 2007 Author #12 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The Kite Runner was an amazing book. I could not put it down. This was the best book I read in 2006 and I have bought copies to give to friends as they are not getting mine!:) Yes - ITA! This was the book I just finished, I absolutely loved it. Thanks for the suggestions, and I will check the Rituals board for some more. I will be busy looking these up on Amazon tomorrow. I am going to do a half day spa a few days before the cruise (gotta get the mani/pedi/massage :p ) So I figure I will start my book then and be "hooked" by the time we get there. Not to mention our flight, which is only 3 hours, but I will be at a loss for what to do with myself without the kiddos running around. Thanks again! Chandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejardin Posted February 25, 2007 #13 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Don't Stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk, is a great novel. It's about the misadventures of a New Yorker who moves to the caribbean to run a resort. Also I agree that Carl Hiassen books are very good - I've read several and love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glgolfer Posted February 25, 2007 #14 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Since you'e on a cruise, these are fun and light page turners on ships set in the early 1900s. Very enjoyable reading. Conrad Allen - Series titles: Murder on the Lusitania Murder on the Mauretania Murder on the Minnesota Murder on the Caronia Murder on the Marmora Murder on the Salsette Murder on the Oceanic Murder on the Celtic If you want non-fiction, read "Devils on the Deep Blue Sea". An excellent, well researched and written book about the cruise industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firsttimecruise2 Posted February 26, 2007 #15 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Susan Hill, The Various Haunts of Men and the Pure in Heart - best books I have read in the past year - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JolieMadam Posted February 26, 2007 #16 Share Posted February 26, 2007 "Skinny Dip" by Carl Hiaasen....I second the motion. Great book....humor and mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JolieMadam Posted February 26, 2007 #17 Share Posted February 26, 2007 "Skinny Dip" by Carl Hiaasen.....I second the motion. It's got humor and mystery. You can't go wrong with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted February 26, 2007 #18 Share Posted February 26, 2007 i'd recomend "skinny dip" by carl hiaasen, it's a muder (attempted) mystery comedy that starts out on an anniversary cruise.quick read, lots of laughs. in fact, anything by him is good.:D I'll second that one....I just read this while on my recent Triumph cruise. It was a great, easy read. Fun to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQusie Posted February 27, 2007 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2007 This page is now officially "bookmarked" for me. We're sailing in August and I think I'll be coming back to check this out a little closer to the time. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I'm a very fast reader and when I'm on vacation I like NOTHING better than to devote lots of time to it. Therefore, I'll need a few good books to take with me for our 10-day cruise. Anyone have any luck with books from the Library onboard (specifically on the Crown Princess)? By the way, to the OP, I loved "The Kite Runner"......one of my personal favorites ever. One thing I will say, however - the book can be very disturbing for some people. If you're looking for something light, I'd lean more toward the Carl Hiassen book. I also love everything he writes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor_The_Trough Posted February 27, 2007 #20 Share Posted February 27, 2007 If your not scared about the ship sinking or natural disasters at sea then any Clive Cussler book is a good bet. They all deal with the water and are good reads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBumMama Posted March 11, 2007 #21 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Came across this and I know its been mentioned but the other thread that's been going for quite some time has given me an entire list to last me my next few cruises! Most of the suggestions here are on it. I always recommend Alisa Allan's cruise novels. http://www.AlisaAllan.com Light, easy, contemporary women's fiction kinda love stories that all involve a cruise in them. Great stuff on the ports we've all probably sailed or are sailing to! Nothing better than sitting on a cruise, in the sun (or out of the sun), with a great book! That's life right there because I never have the time at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeWW Posted March 11, 2007 #22 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Almost any book written by Harlan Coben...especially "Gone for Good" and another one by him "Tell No One". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted March 11, 2007 #23 Share Posted March 11, 2007 BookCrossing.com is an international book tracking and sharing movement. I have left a number of books on ships on 3 continents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted March 11, 2007 #24 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Harlan Coben is EXCELLENT. Get the books that say "Myron Bolitar mysteries." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glgolfer Posted March 11, 2007 #25 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Robert Crais - The Elvis Cole series. Lee Child - His Jack Reacher character is one of a kind. Check him out on line and try to read them in order. It's not abolutely necessary, but they're a better read that way. Anything by John D. MacDonald, including the Travis McGee books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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