ON A LIGHTER NOTE... What will you be reading on your upcoming cruise?

[NorCalCruiseGuy]

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

[lola's mom]

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!

[jerseygirl3]

Bringing two along...The Kite Runner and the sequel, A Thousand Splendid Suns.

[BikerAl]

W.E.B. Griffen usually releases a book Christmas time, so hopefully his latest.

 

Al

[ssolomon56]

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

[gem lady]

The wine list!

[CarolRick]

The wine list!

 

I'm with gem lady ....I would add the Martini Menu

[trustee55]

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

[Amlee]

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.

[dam1050]

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

[Gonzo70]

The Cruise Compass

[excitedofharpenden]

Biography of Billy Connolly by wife Pamela Stephenson.

 

Phil

[poppop1507]

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

 

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[judyfssw]

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.

[DaytonGirl]

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. :)

[Costest]

Harry Potter #7 and a JP Beaumont mystery

[Califonria cruiser]

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

[pugnutz]

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.

[fhmoore]

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!

[CatServants]

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

[Shirley and Les]

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

[bobbyleduck]

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

[ACCagent]

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.

[operafan]

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......

[RonMarg]

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