NorCalCruiseGuy Posted August 24, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Gosh, a lot of controversy and tension on these boards. Vacation is too important to get your knickers in a twist. What will you be reading on your upcoming cruise? Check out "Living in a Foreign Language" by Michael Tucker (Yes, Michael Tucker and Jill Eichenberry of "LA Law" fame. http://www.amazon.com/Living-Foreign-Language-Memoir-Italy/dp/0871139626/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-8839499-4620105?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187976451&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola's mom Posted August 24, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Robin Pilcher has a brand new book -- Starburst -- to be released just before we leave. Yahoo! I love his work, and his mom's (Rosamunde Pilcher) too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl3 Posted August 24, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Bringing two along...The Kite Runner and the sequel, A Thousand Splendid Suns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerAl Posted August 24, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2007 W.E.B. Griffen usually releases a book Christmas time, so hopefully his latest. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssolomon56 Posted August 24, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I like something VERY light - I think too much at work. I had bought the new Danielle Steel book (Bungelow 2)...but, I couldn't wait and I'm nearly finished with it. So, I'll just have to head back to the bookstore. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem lady Posted August 24, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The wine list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolRick Posted August 24, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The wine list! I'm with gem lady ....I would add the Martini Menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustee55 Posted August 24, 2007 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hi! I will be reading mystery novels and true crime stories! However, for a good laugh and lighter reading, I recommend anything by Bill Bryson. Cheers, Carol Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlee Posted August 24, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Since none of my favorite authors have any thing coming out and I've put off reading these books. I'm going to bring with me the last 2 Harry Potter books. I hope they keep my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dam1050 Posted August 24, 2007 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I'll be bringing 3 different short story collections -- Paris Stories by Mavis Gallant Silent Cruise by Timothy Taylor Murder on Deck - Shipboard & Shoreline Mystery Stories Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted August 24, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The Cruise Compass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted August 24, 2007 #12 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Biography of Billy Connolly by wife Pamela Stephenson. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppop1507 Posted August 24, 2007 #13 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I try to read something easy to read or I fall asleep on the plane. I also usually take paper back much easier to carry Books by Stuart Woods, David Silva, Robin Cook. Hopefully Vince Flynn's new book will be in paper back by my next cruise in October 1985 Fairsky SITMAR 1986 Song of America ROYAL CARIBBEAN 1986 Oceanic PREMIER 1987 Oceanic PREMIER Nordic Prince ROYAL CARIBBEAN Nordic Empress ROYAL CARIBBEAN Viking Seranade ROYAL CARIBBEAN Regal Princess PRINCESS Royal Majesty MAJESTY CRUISE LINES 1992 Monarch of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN 1995 Sovereign of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN 1996 Song of America ROYAL CARIBBEAN 1999 Oceanic PREMIER (Apple Vacation) OCEANIC CRUISE LINE Legend of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN Majesty of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN Grandeur of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN Enchantment of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN 2000 Voyager of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN 2000 Horizon (Alaska) CELEBRITY 2001 Explorer of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBEAN Crown Princess PRINCESS 2001 Dawn Princess (Alaska) PRINCESS 2002 NCL Dreamward 2002 Carnival Legend CARNIVAL 2002 Brilliance of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN 2003 Navigator of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN Aug 2003 Horizon (Bermuda) CELEBRITY Oct 2003 Serenade of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBEAN Jul 2004 Mariner of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBAEN Dec 2004 Empress of the Sea ROYAL CARIBBEAN Sept 2005 Explorer of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBAEN Oct 2005 Infinity CELEBRITY Nov 2005 Enchantment of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBEAN Feb 2006 Golden Princess PRINCESS May 2006 Zenith CELEBRITY May 2006 Freedom of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBEAN Dec 2006 Millenium CELEBRITY Jun 2007 Caribbean Princess PRINCESS Aug 2007 Explorer of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBEAN Oct 2007 Vision of the Seas ROYAL CARIBBEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyfssw Posted August 24, 2007 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I will be reading something by Nora Roberts. I may even buy the Harry Potter ending book and read that one if I have time left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonGirl Posted August 24, 2007 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Bringing two along...The Kite Runner and the sequel, A Thousand Splendid Suns. The Kite Runner was one of the best books I've ever read. A Thousand Splendid Suns is very good also. I, myself, will be reading some trashy novel. I'm a serious reader at home but need light stuff on vacation. Speaking of which, I'd better get myself to the bookstore. I only have 17 days to go. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costest Posted August 25, 2007 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Harry Potter #7 and a JP Beaumont mystery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califonria cruiser Posted August 25, 2007 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I've got a few trashy ones, one is Darcy and Elizabeth which is a Pride and Prejudice continuation novel, not a prim and proper version, more hot and steamy! Jenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugnutz Posted August 25, 2007 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Janet Evanovich's newest Stephanie Plum novel Lean Mean Thirteen to make me laugh.....Jackie Collins newest Lucky sequel Drop Dead Beautiful for the trashy novel fix. I also want to check out the Library on the ship to see what they might have, as this will be our first X cruise and I'm not sure what kind of selection they might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhmoore Posted August 25, 2007 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I'm also bringing Murder on Deck I saved Mary Higgins Clark's "Santa Cruise" from Christmas to bring also. I went ahead and read Harry Potter, #7. It was SO HEAVY...I didn't want to give up that much weight in in the luggage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatServants Posted August 25, 2007 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2007 My next cruise isn't until April. If I tried to figure out what I would read on the ship in April, I wouldn't be able to resist reading it NOW!:D For those who are planning on taking the last book or two of the Harry Potter series, I have to agree with fhmoore - we're talking SERIOUS POUNDAGE! Add all the tissues...;) Lighthearted sounds good though. Cabin Rats (that's me!) don't like to work too hard to relax!:p Happy Happy! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley and Les Posted August 25, 2007 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Well, to bring this light and enjoyable thread back into proper perspective; ..... the fine print in my cruise contract after we miss a few ports due to a pod problem ..... the final 'onboard charges' invoice to make sure there aren't any accidental minibar charges :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Joseph Finder is rapidly becoming my favorite suspense author. A number of his latest books are set in high-tech business situations. The biggest problem with reading his books is they go so fast since you can't put them down. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyleduck Posted August 25, 2007 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Do you mean other than Celebrity Today? My cruise is still 3 1/2 months away, so I have no idea yet. Happy cruising to all! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCagent Posted August 25, 2007 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Bringing two along...The Kite Runner and the sequel, A Thousand Splendid Suns. I didn't know there was a sequel. I'll have to read that. We saw the early pre-screening of the movie Kite Runner and it was quite good. A different style of filming but really good. I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operafan Posted August 25, 2007 #24 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Well.....Since I already read Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, both great books, I saving the latest Daniel Silva and (get ready) "The Sweet Potato Queens Big Ass Cookbook and Financial Planner". I'll run to Half-Price about a week b4 we leave and hope for a good selection...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMarg Posted August 25, 2007 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I'll be bringing a novel by Philippa Gregory. Some of her books are long but they are light and easy...historical fiction. "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The Boleyn Inheritance" are two of her books that I have read and just couldn't put down. If Kazuo Ishiguro or Andrea Levy get another book out before the cruise I will definitely pack them. I too have read and enjoyed "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns." DH likes detective such as John Lesroart, Robert B Parker, Ethan Black, Linwood Barclay.....too many to mention so he won't have any trouble finding a couple. I am always looking for new authors so would love to try out any recommendations. Margie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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