kenandlaura06 Posted July 19, 2005 #226 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Does anyone know of any good books that take place on a cruise? SKinny Dip by Carl Hiassen--a great read!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyd Posted July 19, 2005 #227 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Everybody gives so much info it's great to read all of your suggestions and will pick carefully. Sometimes too much info for me to handle - I have to admit - Kevin from Sac I am envious - your signature say it all - what a life you have had. My DH and I are just starting now that the kids are gone - by the way DS lives in Sacramento. I think I will try Erica Spindler - I like mysteries. Thanks again for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted July 19, 2005 #228 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Also, any books by Richard North Patterson or James Patterson make good, quick reads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylady1 Posted July 20, 2005 #229 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I just found out that a new book in Catherine Coulter's FBI series called Point Blank comes out on August 23rd which is the day before we fly to Seattle for our cruise.:D I will be picking that up to read on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted July 21, 2005 #230 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted July 25, 2005 #231 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Just finished the new Harry Potter--it was great. Also would recommend Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shungirl Posted July 29, 2005 #232 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Patricia Cornwell has a new Scarpetta book coming out in October, and Patterson has a new Alex Cross out in November. I just read 4th of July over the weekend... in 5 hours on Saturday out by the pool. His books are such an easy read...I didnt like them at first... thought they were too easy. I thought the same thing about Janet Evanovich when I read the first chapter of the first book... however, she is my favorite now... I laugh out loud everytime I read one of her books (Plum series, not the others) I want Stephanie with Ranger... he seems very HOT! I vote Sandra Bullock for Stephanie. I have also started the Kellerman books (Jonathan and Faye). I love a good mystery...no romance. Tess Gerritsen is good. I read A LOT!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vball09 Posted July 30, 2005 #233 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I love James Patterson. I have read almost everyone of his books. My favorites are the "Womens Murder Club". I am waiting to find 4th of July in paperpack, but no luck yet. I also really like Iris Johanson. Her writing is very similiar to Patterson. She also has a series that centers around a forensic sculptor "Eve Duncan". Of course my favorite author of all time is Mary Higgins Clark. I got hooked on her back in 7th grade. That was around 15 years ago and I still read her today. Weep No More My Lady was my very first book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jac199 Posted July 30, 2005 #234 Share Posted July 30, 2005 The new Lee Child, One Shot is excellent! Try it, you'll like it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted July 30, 2005 #235 Share Posted July 30, 2005 The David Sedaris books are crazy! But really funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantsTent Posted July 30, 2005 #236 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Paperbooks are ok, but I listen to Audiobooks! Its so much less work, I don't wanna do all that page turning while I'm on vacation! I think the Dan Brown books are good ones for a trip, and you can't go wrong with Harry Potter, he'll give you something to talk about onthe ship cause almost everyone and their uncle has read those. Put them in your MP3 player and you are good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted July 30, 2005 #237 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Paperbooks are ok, but I listen to Audiobooks! Its so much less work, I don't wanna do all that page turning while I'm on vacation! I think the Dan Brown books are good ones for a trip, and you can't go wrong with Harry Potter, he'll give you something to talk about onthe ship cause almost everyone and their uncle has read those. Put them in your MP3 player and you are good to go! I have tried the audio books, my fiance loves them, but for me, there is just something about having a book in your hands, and flipping the pages. But we are going on a long trip next month, so I will probably borrow one from the library to keep us company on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cahira Posted July 31, 2005 #238 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Check out www.paperbackswap.com A great way to get a new book or two for your trip :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki303 Posted August 1, 2005 #239 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Just finished Sophie Kinsella's new book, The Undomestic Goddess. It's not part of the Shopaholic series but still very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted August 1, 2005 #240 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Just finished Sophie Kinsella's new book, The Undomestic Goddess. It's not part of the Shopaholic series but still very good. Oooh, I love Sophie Kinsella books...thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cahira Posted August 7, 2005 #241 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Save more money for your cruise by joining this swap club. It's free and a great way to clean off your bookshelf. <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php?n=3&r_by=cpoflarep%40aol.com" alt="PaperBackSwap - Swap your used paperback books with other club members."><img src="http://www.paperbackswap.com/images/icons/weblog_icon_XS1.gif" width="86" height="27" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted August 7, 2005 #242 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I am selling all of my old books on Half.com...hoping to clean off the shelves and make a little cash. We will see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucksta63 Posted August 7, 2005 #243 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Paperbooks are ok, but I listen to Audiobooks! Its so much less work, I don't wanna do all that page turning while I'm on vacation! I think the Dan Brown books are good ones for a trip, and you can't go wrong with Harry Potter, he'll give you something to talk about onthe ship cause almost everyone and their uncle has read those. Put them in your MP3 player and you are good to go!I listen to Harry Potter Too!!!!!!! Wife reads on the balcony!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahreeya Posted August 7, 2005 Author #244 Share Posted August 7, 2005 It looks like your wife's feet are going through the balcony. That's glass there, right? I sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahreeya Posted August 9, 2005 Author #245 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Does anybody want to sell me their used Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debsmouse Posted August 9, 2005 #246 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hey I just found the Jennifer Crusie book for $4.99 at Waldenbooks. Can't wait to read it. May have to pick up the other ones too. Thanks for the info Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillylizzie Posted August 11, 2005 #247 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I'll suggest anything by Gail Tsukiyama, she's an amazing writer. Also if you're into comedy, David Sedaris is pretty funny. AS well as Dan Savage, who's written a couple of books. And if you're into darker stuff, Chuck Palahniuk is always a good bet. I'll also second the person who suggested Dan Brown. Good, fast, entertaining reads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Librarian Posted August 16, 2005 #248 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hi Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series is ablolutely hysterical, and definetly "can't put down". They are a nice change from all the "mushy" romances.The only problem is the looks yo get for laughing out loud :D enjoy your cruise!! I couldn't agree more. The Stephanie Plum series is an absolute scream. You will laugh out loud reading these books. The series is up to #11 (Eleven On Top) which I thought was one of the best ones so far. Janet also write another series similar to the Plum books. This one is the Metro Girl series. They come out in Novemeber (where as her Plum books come out in June). Bring two or three of these with you for a cruise as they are very easy reads and perfect for a nice day of laying out by the pool with a cool drink in your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyzwdeshut Posted August 17, 2005 #249 Share Posted August 17, 2005 if you are from VA you should definitely read Patricia Cornwell. I love knowing what she is talking about when she describes an area of VA. Nora Roberts is one of my all-time favorite authors & you can't go wrong with anything she writes if you are looking for a romance. I also love Luanne Rice for romance novels (can you tell i am a romantic?). James Patterson is great... Dean Koontz... Michael Palmer... all great authors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvteks Posted August 18, 2005 #250 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I am not the Stephen King horror fan, but I love mysteries. Just discovered the second book by a mother and daughter team, P. J Tracy, "Live Bait". Now I want to get their first book, "Monkeewrench." Some of their one liners are so quick, you have a lot of fun reread and laughting again. Also Stephen White has a good series based in Boulder Colo. Did DaVinci, not great writing IMHO, but anything by Ken Follet has some character. Cornwall can get gory and preachy, Grafton is consistent as is Evanovich. Away from series/mystery authors, "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time" (lower case part of the title) by Mark Haddon thrusts one into a world of thought experienced by an austistic child. Don't hesitate to consider it...in fact forget the description....just read a page or two. "Krakatoa" by Winchester deals with the 1863 eruption in Indonesia. Intricate, a bit technical but fascinating. I also wanted to understand more about the area many crew members are from. Finally, the "Secret Life of Bees." Pure honey. Ah I'm looking forward to those sea days...never bored...so many books, so little time:) Blessings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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