What are you reading right now?

I saw that with Cornwell.... her earlier books are really good but then her characters became filled with such angst. The books dragged on. Ludlum was one author whose books were all good to read. I really enjoy Steve Berry’s book. Lisa Scottoline books are enjoyable. I’ve found new to me authors using Amazon for an author I like them looking at their lists of other authors like this. I agree about Grisham ..., his books were too much the same and not interesting.

I agree with comments about Grisham.   It's as if they're like a cook who finds a good recipe and makes it over and over and over to the point that it gets boring.

Linda, I'm not at all familiar with Cornwell.  Googled it - is it Patricia or Bernard?

Has anyone read Nick Bantock's Griffin and Sabine series?    Thoughts?   I read all 6 books (quick, easy reading) several years ago, read them again, was initially captivated but began to be a little annoyed by the last book which didn't really resolve the many questions raised during the earlier books.  

And I never could quite figure out all the art work and the symbolism.   For those who haven't read the series, it's highly allegorical, and thought provoking,  just in the attempt to figure out what's really happening.

I am reading this column instead of going through my books and weeding out the four fifths of them which will not fit into the space of the house I am moving into on Monday. This is more interesting and less heart-breaking, but it will not get the furniture van loaded, alas.

I am throwing out classics if they were horrible, no matter how high their standing. Frankenstein and Brave New World are gone - if I ever feel the need to reread them, I will have to be very short of fun indeed.

Only 4999999999999998 more to go, then :(

GA, it's Patricia Cornwell. I loved reading Tom Clancy years ago - his books are huge and my winter fun read. As time went on, he added a co-writer and the books went downhill fast (IMHO). David Morrell is another whose books I've liked, and I don't remember finding any duds in his list of books. I usually do audiobooks, and one of the best narrators by far is Scott Brick.

A Year by the Sea, thoughts of an unfinished woman by Joan Anderson.
Pretty good. I just found out they made a movie from it.
Im not big into self discovery, but it is very fulfilling reading.

If none of you have read Dennis Lehane’s novels, you should give him a try. He wrote “Mystic River” and “Gone Baby Gone,” both of which were made into good films. I think he also wrote “Shutter Island.”

Hi, I usually read non fiction stuff, but agree with Gershun that I need something to escape from it all:)
What do you guys recommend for me (that's easy to read)? Sorry, but I used to read stuff like Tolkien & Isaac Asimov...which is WAY over my head now.
BTW: my Nancy Drew books are still in my basement! 💟
Thanks all, ...tiger.

Tiger, both mom and I like "cozy mysteries",, there are tons of them out there, quick easy reads, some have recipes or craft ideas in them,, ask your librarian ( yes we get almost all our books from the library, we read a lot) Many are series, and if you like one you can read the rest. Barbara Ross does a series of clambake mysteries, pretty fun reads. Some series are set in bookstores, cafes, home improvement stuff.. good luck and good reading! Sort of like the Hallmark channel mysteries.
And Cwillie, I agree about Laurell Hamilton,, she has become boring to me.

Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo!! Just released, excellent!

Thanks pamzimmrrt:)
I will save that info & see if library has some.
I do like mysteries😳.
Must get out of my rut, this will help me🌈.

Still reading the Bible.

I just finished an excellent novel that I would highly recommend. It's The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.

It's quite a thick book but I had it finished in three days.

Gershun, I just got that from the library this week, can't wait to start it, the reviews were good, and now you liked it too.. sounds like a winner!

I think you'll enjoy it Pam. Let me know what you think of it after you are finished.

"399 games, puzzels and trivia challenges..." by Nancy Linde.
Entertaining while also good for our brain.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Loved it!

Found this author recently. Nancy Naigle and the book is Hope for Christmas. I tend to read romance, good ending type stuff. And I also checked out a couple of Fern Michaels that are part of the Sisterhood series. Those are kind of more mystery types.
One time I was reading a Nora Roberts book and the first couple of pages seemed pretty interesting like the other ones and all of a sudden things got gory. I kept reading because I was already into it, and a lot of her books aren't always that graphic. Montana Sky.
I really like author Carla Neggars just for the descriptions of where her books are set. The New England states and Ireland and England.
The Sharpe and Donovan Series is really good IMO.

The Book of Unknown Americans was my favorite lately.

Still on “Grandmother and the Priests” by Taylor Caldwell. I read right to relax right before sleeping, and I’ve only been able to read for a few minutes each night before the sandman comes. But each chapter has a different story told by a different priest. The story is a woman’s childhood memories of her boisterous and profane grandmother and the group of priests who regularly came to dine at her home, and tell stories. I read it as a kid. I love Taylor Caldwell.

I have to retract my opinion of the Fern Michael series I mentioned before. Just couldn't force myself to get interested.
I grabbed a Debbie McCumber at the library today. Hopefully I can submerge myself in some easy reading before sleepy time tonight.

Serving Victoria about Queen Victorias' ladies in waiting

I just finished a new release on Janis Joplin. Sad and a waste it was for her to die so young,her addiction was so strong before and after her fame she probably wouldn't have lasted long. For all those who have overcome addiction it is a testament to your character. Perhaps one achieves or rediscovers that character when they are able to overcome that force that has kept them captive.

Sadly, I finished the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny. Loved them . I am into Alexander Smith McCall's "Portuguese Irregular Verbs" series having finished his "Corduroy Manson" series. So far I liked it better.

I enjoy Baldacci too. Am reading DUST by Patricia Cornwell.

Trudy

Golden, give yourself a treat and start the Louise Penny series over again, but this time use the audio versions. That’s what I did after reading them all. The man who narrates is amazing and you get to hear the French accents of the characters. I listened to an interview with Louise Penny in which she said that the narrator insists on recording her books without previously reading them so that his narration is fresh. I think even the author is in awe of him! I never paid for one audio book - either I could get it on a CD through my local library or more recently, they now have digital copies.

treeartist - Thanks. I grew on the border of Quebec (province not city), essentially in French Canada. These books triggered many happy childhood memories. I can hear the accents in my head. I am sure I would enjoy the audio version. Does Rosa have a French Canadian accent? lol I'll check my local library. They aren't known for having a broad selection.

I enjoyed Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips and Nomadland JeSsica Bruder.

Golden, it’s been years since I read and listened to the series. I’m searching my memory......isn’t Rosa the duck? That’s funny!

I’ve been reading a lot of books by Robert Dugoni & Chad Zunker. I read when I go to bed because it helps to stop my mind from constantly thinking about what is going on in my life.

I ended up joining the Amazon Kindle unlimited for $9.99 a month because I read so much & found it cheaper for me to do it this way. I believe you can have 10 books at a time & their unlimited reading books are by many different authors.

In The Heart Of The Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. An engrossing tale of survival at sea from the days of Nantucket whalers, circa 1820. I just learned it was filmed so at some point I hope to see what a good director can do with this powerful story.