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| I thought this (Sarah's Key_ was one of the worst books I've ever read. Absolutely horribly written -- the author can't write her way out of a paper bag. If you like good writing, don't pick it up -- it will make you nuts. |
Anonymous
| I prefer Steinback or Faulkner in the summer. Something about the way they take their time with their descriptions and characters. Steinback's 'The Pearl' is one of my all-time favorites, as is Faulkner's 'Light in August'. |
Anonymous
| Blackout and All Clear by Connie Willis--well-researched historical fiction about WWII with a fantasy time-travel element. I am jealous of you if you haven't read it before because I would love to have that first-time of reading it experience all over again! |
Anonymous
I hated The Ask. I really found it to be incredibly misogynistic - also just misanthropic, but especially hateful of / to women. I wonder what's up with authors who write like this. I wonder if they hate themselves or just their readers? Or if they're catering to a form of self-flagellation that we all engage in? The book had no redeeming characters. At all. Maybe the kid, but they even managed to make the reader think the kid was a jerk. Hated that book. |
Anonymous
I read it differently. It was an enjoyable read for me. I thought Milo's mother, her partner, and Maura were intended as Milo's redeemers. And Bernie was lovable; Milo needed him desperately. A question for you: do you think literature should be didactic? Because if you do you'll miss out on a lot of the good stuff. |
Anonymous
| I just finished What Alice Forgot. Very Enjoyable. |
Anonymous
| I loved What Alice Forgot. I love all of Moriarty's books. Three Wishes is my fave! |
Anonymous
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The Queen of Water
Annabel Dry Grass of August Soul Catcher |
Anonymous
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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein is a great book. http://www.amazon.com/Art-Racing-Rain-Novel/dp/0061537969/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307963547&sr=8-1
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a charming easy read. http://www.amazon.com/Guernsey-Literary-Potato-Peel-Society/dp/0385341008/ref=pd_sim_b_27 Major Pettigrew's Last Stand was a good read. http://www.amazon.com/Major-Pettigrews-Last-Stand-Readers/dp/0812981227/ref=pd_sim_b_14 On another note, I really loved The Book Thief although it is a different type of book with an odd style. I thought it was wonderful. http://www.amazon.com/Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209/ref=pd_sim_b_29 |
Anonymous
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The Secret Daughter by Shilpi Gowda
The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley Wanderlust is next on my list. On Kindle for 99 cents. It got great reviews in the NY Post. Night Road by Kristin Hannah One Day by David Nicholls The Adults by Alison Espach Already recommended:The Book Thief and Glass Castle and Lisa See books |
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PP here again:
Undress Me In The Temple Of Doom Dive At Clausen's Pier The 3 Mrs Kimbles by Jennifer Haigh The Condition by Jennifer Haigh A Friend Of The Family by Lauren Grodsein The Little Giant Of Aberdeen by Tiffany Baker Olive Kittridge by Elizabeth Strout The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar The Blood Of Flowers Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum Every Last One by Anna Quindlen |
Anonymous
| I don't want to nitpick good books, but Glass Castle, Art of Racing in the Rain, Olive Kittredge, and the like are literally YEARS OLD and pop up constantly on these DCUM reading lists. Is it just me who would like fresh recommendations? |
Anonymous
OP, if you like Jodi Picoult, I think you would like Kristin Hannah's books. Winter Garden and Night Road are two of my favorites. I also liked The Help and Sarah's Key. Elin Hildrebrand also has books that are good summer reads - set in Nantucket. I also like Diane Chamberlain's books. |
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I agree with the person who recommended Kristin Hannah if you like Picoult, particularly Firefly Lane.
Unbroken by Laura Hilenbrand is a recent favorite. Mudbound by Hillary Jordan The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, etc trilogy Some older but still favorites Red Tent Water for Elephants Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns An easier, more beachy read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet |
Anonymous
| the help |