Books, Books and More Books!

[iceyshiver21]

Hey everyone Im wondering what are your fav. books and what are your least fave!?!? Also what are your fav. Authors and least fav.

I plan on becoming an author and I need to look at what people like for future referance.

My fave Book is: My life in dog years by Gary Paulson, and the T*Witches Seires
My Least Fave is: Havent found one yet

My fav Author(s) is: Gary Paulson, and V.C. Andrews

I read alot just like my mom we share the same fav authors most of the times, she thinks i read too mature books for my age, and alot of books, my bigest book was ALASKA by James Michener I hope i spelled that right, well this will be interesting.

[HoneyBunny]

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot (as well as the other books in this series) bears mentioning on this board. My husband recommended it to me and I've read two of the books (also read All Things Bright and Beautiful ). I loved these books which were written by a vet (Herriot) about his adventures in his country practice. Funny, touching, occasionally sad, but overall a wonderful story-teller. You should read these books because he has a wonderful writing style. I'm not sure that it's my favorite book because it's so hard to compare all of the different genres and writing styles. I also really loved Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

[Tanya&Fritz]

I love romance novels.

Danielle Steele etc.

[iceyshiver21]

oh i love Danielle Steele i forgot about that jeez!

[Nomilynn]

My very favourite author is Judy Blume. My favourite books are any of the ones she has written - either kids, youth, young adult or adult.

[Tanya&Fritz]

I had no idea that Judy Blume wrote adult novels. Is there one in particular that you would recommend? I'll ask Santa to bring it for Christmas

[Chinadoll]

ooooh! One of my favorite topics! I LOVE to read. My current collection of books has almost reached 1000. My greatest fear is a fire...with books so devalued as soon as you buy them...they would be impossible to replace.

I love romance novels especially ones with a paranormal twist. I have too many favorite books to list..some of my favorite authors are: Nora Roberts, Diana Palmer, Sherrilynn Kenyon, Christine Feehan, Nora Roberts, and Kay Hooper.

All time fav. books are:
A Wrinkle in Time
Oh the Places You'll Go - Dr. Seus
The Giving Tree - Shel Silversteen

[Nomilynn]

She has a few actually

Summer Sisters (is her newest, and of course amazing )
Wifey
Smart Women

The last two were kind of hard to find.. but I wasn't going to pay full price and I was looking in a used bookstore. I think they have reprinted the last two when Summer Sisters came out, so hopefully you will be able to find them!

[All Creatures Great And Small]

I'm so ashamed to admit this but ..... since we got a computer I haven't read a book! And even before that, the only books I read were trashy romance novels when I was totally bored (not as trashy as Harlequin, though - mostly Kathleen Woodiwiss or Lisa Kleypas). To read a book properly, I need to be alone or in a quiet house, and my husband and daughter are in CONSTANT need of something from me, so I probably won't start reading again until I'm retired. Basically my life is work, yard work, housecleaning, house-fixing, and blabbing on here when I have a spare moment. (My husband is so rarely home, with all his hobbies - I'm pretty much in charge of EVERYTHING around here.)

[The Cat Factory]

My favorite books are The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit. My favorite author is J.R.R Tolkien...

[Cincy'sMom]

I love to read...it drives Ralph crazy sometimes, how often my nose is stuck in a book I'm sure I can't remember every author I like but some of my favs are:

Jeffery Deaver
James Patterson
Susan Conant
Carl Hiaasan
Christopher Pike
Steven King
Margaret Llywellen

I am looking forward to reading Particia Cornwell's new (nonfiction) book about Jack the Ripper. Just came out this week....

[Miss Meow]

So many books, so little space ...

Authors include:
Thor Heyerdahl
David Quammen
Paul Theroux
Am loving the Anthony Bourdain books at the moment
Barbara Sher

My job after this stint on the computer is to start sorting them for the removalist, I'm sure I'll add a few more to this!

Fave books:
Modoc
The Thorn Birds
Genius (about Richard Feynmann)

I am more into non-fiction these days and like reading about nature, history, science etc.

[ChrisH]

I love to read, always have, ALL the time, mornng, noon and night! I only ever actually buy reference books, my fiction addiction is well served by our local library.
I don`t really have a favourite book, although I remember as a child thinking Black Beauty was the greatest book ever and reading it over and over again, the film(s) never ever came close to making the same magic. In fact to this day if I have read a book before it is made into a film I am mostly always disappointed by it (the film).
I don`t have a favourite author either, though with some authors, like Patricia Cornwall for example, I only have to check I haven`t already read it before taking it home. My criteria is simple, give me a book with a good story, well written, in whatever genre it may be and I am (very) happy!

[wolflady]

Reading is one of my most favorite passtimes. I have to read every night before I go to bed. I guess it just helps me to unwind and relax a bit.
I like books of all kinds and can spend hours (literally) at the local bookstore, be it the mom and pop store down the street or Borders or Barnes & Nobles with the coffee shop right inside! Ooooh Heaven! LOL

I read all of the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, and just saw a new one out for the new Vampire Chronicles. Currently I have my nose in The Witching Hour by her.

I just loved the Cat Who mystery series by Lilian Jackson Braun. I've read them all (26 books??) and am waiting for her newest (The Cat who went up a creek) to come out in softcover.
I did get into the Sneaky Pie Brown series and they were ok, but I still liked the Cat Who series the best

I have The Mists of Avalon lined up as my next big book to read. Many people have recommended it to me, so I am excited about diving into that one!

Of course LOTR and the Hobbit were good, and I really liked the Secret Circle trilogy (young adult books, but cute story! LOL )

My aunt, who is a major book nut recommended me A Suitable Boy, which is a very thick, very detailed book about the life of a girl in a newly independent India (late 1940's to early 1950's) and her journey in finding a suitable boy. It's very fascinating, once you past the governmental part of it.

If anyone is into midieval Europe and the thought of quantum time travel, Timeline, my Michael Crichton is very good. I couldn't put that one down! I got so involved in some of the 'scenes' of the book that I was so nervous and had to take a breather!! LOL It's an 'edge-of-the-seat' kind of book and you end up hoping the characters make it out alive. Most of Crichton's work is that way, and a lot of the story lines seem like they could actually happen.

[Nomilynn]

I have always loved books, but over the summer I took a course on Young Adult Fiction. It was the best course I have taken in all my 3 1/2 years at University. The quality of YA fiction is great, and they are usually a quick read - perfect for a bubble bath or a plane ride. If anyone wants more info PM me.. I can recommend some good sites and some good authors.