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From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 01-15-2005, 10:18 PM (1 of 37)
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I LOVE Janet Evanovich!! I have read the entire Stephanie Plum series!! Before reading any of these books I had never read a book that made me laugh out loud......fall out of my chair.......still laughing!! I also have read Metro Girl .....that one is pretty funny too!!! Who do you enjoy reading and why~ mgf~ 
Blessings & Smiles
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From: Pepsigal
Date: 01-16-2005, 12:45 AM (2 of 37)
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in the Diana Gabaldon. It's a series of books where the main character 'falls' through Stonehenge and lives in a previous time. It's an AWESOME series. My next door neighbour is hooked too...thanks to me!  Maggi 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-16-2005, 06:23 AM (3 of 37)
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I have never read a series of books but I have read a lot of Danielle Steele. She is ok but not really my favorite. I am currently reading A Complicated Kindness. It is narrated by a young teenage girl who lives in a Mennonite family in a Mennonite town. Quite funny and thought provoking at the same time.
MaryW
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From: siwian
Date: 01-16-2005, 07:24 AM (4 of 37)
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pepsigal, I loved that series!! I had to wait almost a year to get the second book because I didn't want to read them out of sequence. I keep hoping I will go to the library and find a new "episode". I read a variety of books: Sci Fi: Piers Anthony-Xanth series, Ian Fleming-007 series, Agatha Christie-Miss Marple and Piorot series, Lilian Braun-The Cat Who... series, I also like several romance authors- just can't think of the names right now. I got hooked on Piers Anthony the year I decided to try something new. I got the first book on the A shelf and the last book on the Z shelf. I found I never read any authors except ones I knew and people would ask "Have you read?" and I would not have even heard of the book or the author. Of course my plan didnt' work cause the library kept adding books before or after the ones I had read and I would have to start over. Peggy |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 01-16-2005, 10:21 AM (5 of 37)
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I read a lot and my favorite changes with my mood. Friday -- you should read some Donald Westlake. He is so funny. Dorothy |
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From: Magot
Date: 01-16-2005, 12:28 PM (6 of 37)
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Elizabeth Gouge -insightful into characterisation Susan Cooper - the Dark is Rising sequence - awesome, modern Arthurian eternal battle of the light versus the dark. She also wrote King of Shadows where a young man playing Puck is translated back to Shakespear's time and many more - excellent children's author Mary Stewart - Crystal cave etc again Arthurian stuff Jane Austen - she is just SO funny! Robert Heinlein - gotta love that cheesy SciFi and I'm a sucker for Gorgette Heyer. I like reading! I'm just rereading the Indian in the Cupoard and King of Shadows. Anybody like Kipling?(i know, I've never kippled) Puck of Pooks Hill and Farwwell Rewardsand fairies are Ace! love and kisses, Jan
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From: sable
Date: 01-16-2005, 10:06 PM (7 of 37)
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I like Mary Stewart, but more for her romances D E Stevenson (no longer published, but great light romances) Mary Higgins Clark (mystery/romance) Beryl Kingston (also romances) Anne McCaffrey (sci-fi/fantasy), in particular the dragons of pern David Eddings (fantasy) plus too many others to name, I have 3 large bookcases full of books and I read a lot! |
User: sable
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 76 
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From: toadusew
Date: 01-16-2005, 10:07 PM (8 of 37)
I've got tons of favorite authors! I love reading mysteries--mostly the "cozies". Lillian Jackson Braun is one of my favorites, Joan Hess, Carolyn Hart, Jill Churchill, Anne George (who passed away a couple of years ago,unfortunately), Earlene Fowler, Tamar Myers, M.C. Beaton, Marcia Muller, JoAnn Fluke, Mary Daheim (sp?), Patricia Sprinkle, and that's just the beginning of the list! I love to read! 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 01-16-2005, 10:20 PM (9 of 37)
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I have close to 5000 books in my house. (yep I read all the time and I collect authors). Dell Shannon (one of the first women to write police procedurals) Ed McBain (LOVE his 87th Precinct series) Janet Evanovich (makes me laugh all the time) Sarah Graves J.K. Rowling (I LOVE Harry Potter) Diane Mott Davidson (great recipes in her books) Laurell K. Hamilton (I'm addicted to Anita Blake Vampire Hunter) Sue Grafton Marcia Muller Charlaine Harris (another vampire series) Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (St. Germain, vampire) too many others to mention..... Chrys
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From: Hogmami
Date: 01-16-2005, 11:11 PM (10 of 37)
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I read alot too. Don't really have a favorite. I like the mysteries. Also, I read Stephen King, Robin Cook and others that write like them. My mom, (Who is a retired libririan) says the bloodyer the better for me. I like the authors you girls wrote too. I don't watch much tv. But it will be on with me sitting in front of it reading.
Carolyn
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From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 01-16-2005, 11:41 PM (11 of 37)
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I love to read...however sometimes it is difficult to find the time. Where I work we are able to listen to the radio, CD's or books on tape...this is the main way I do my reading. I am taking note of the authors y'all have mentioned and will be checking them out at our local library. mgf~ 
Blessings & Smiles
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From: DorothyL
Date: 01-17-2005, 08:05 AM (12 of 37)
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I like books on tape when I am sewing. Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-17-2005, 09:41 AM (13 of 37)
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When I am sewing I listen to either Barbra Streisand or The Phantom of the Opera. They seem timeless to me.
MaryW
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 01-17-2005, 03:18 PM (14 of 37)
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Excellent taste in music Mary!!!! I have Phantom on the computer playing right now!!!!! My favortie authors: #1. DEBBIE MACOMBER!!!!!!!!- Everything she writes is great. I really like her "angel" stories at Christmas, along with her Alaska ones. #2. Heather Graham #3. Kathleen Woodiwess- her Civil War periods are good. #4. Nora Roberts I love to soak in a Hot bathtub and read, it really relaxes me!!!!! |
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From: sewingrandma
Date: 01-17-2005, 05:53 PM (15 of 37)
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Chrys have you read the other series by Laurell K Hamilton? I just finished A kiss of Shadows. Couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I also like Sharon Shinn and her Angels books. James Patterson, James Parker, J.A. Jance, John Sanford, Tess Gerritsen, Jonathan Kellerman and wife Faye Kellerman. Has anyone read the Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes series? Loved it. As funny as her Stephanie Plum series. I read a lot. DD and I are always swapping books. Brockie
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 01-17-2005, 08:30 PM (16 of 37)
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Brockie, I've tried Merry the fairy...I don't like it so much.... I DO like the Kellerman's though, both Jonathan and his wife Faye.... Monica Ferris (shop in the books is Crewel World) Carol O'Connell (Mallory the psycho cop is really something) Margret Truman Sister Carol Anne O'Marie (love those nuns) J.A. Jance (love JP) Tess Geritsen Lisa Scottoline Kathy Reichs Patricia Cornwell Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
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From: kashworth
Date: 01-24-2005, 11:27 AM (17 of 37)
| Linda Howard, Elizabeth Lowel, the Harry Potter books. Any really steamy romance novel! |
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From: Domestic Goddes
Date: 01-24-2005, 02:13 PM (18 of 37)
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Ruth Rendal, Elizabeth George, PD James (all crime thriller types - exercises the brain). Rosamunde Pilcher is a really good read for anyone who likes a proper, good, old-fashioned story about families. I'm a prolific reader as I work away from home a lot and reading helps pass the time while I am away from my family. |
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From: NanCee
Date: 01-24-2005, 02:48 PM (19 of 37)
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Seems like we sewers have a lot of similar likes! I like a lot of the reading that Chrys does..L.Braun,T.Gerritsen,the Kellermans, J. Patterson, S.Grafton M.H. Clark,K.Reichs,P.Cornwall etc. etc. And when I am on the serger or the sewing machine I will have either the pc playing "country gospel" or I will have my discs with the Irish tenors or Pavorotti or Helmut Lotti or Ivan Rebroff or Johnny Cash or Elvis Presley, I am a Gemini so guess thats explains the variety. I also like Streisand. etc., guess it depends what mood ones in.
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 01-24-2005, 04:31 PM (20 of 37)
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Add me to the list of readers and music lover. I usually have a cd on while I'm sewing, quilting, painting, beading, scrapbooking, etc. - I'm not sure I have a favorite auther either. I loved E. Fowler's series, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Belva Plain, Danielle Steele and so many more. I read just about anything except SciFi, just can't get into that. I guess it depends on what mood I'm in. Same with music. I listen to Elvis (my all time favorite), other old Rock & Roll, C&W, classical, instumentals, show tunes - love The Phantom too, anything but hard rock and rap! Reading, crafting and music must just go together. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
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From: mommydionne
Date: 01-24-2005, 07:59 PM (21 of 37)
The last time we moved the movers commented on the number of books we had to be packed  , they are pretty heavy! Just finished Trace by p. Cornwall, and I have to get on the list at the local bookstore for the new harry potter book. I will read just about anything except horror (gives me nightmares, sigh...) working on the kids now, we just finished book 5 of the Droon series (really good if you have 7-8 yr olds starting the chapter book thing). I'm going to start the Chronicles of Narnia which I never did read as a child.
Jeanette
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From: pucktricks
Date: 01-25-2005, 11:32 AM (22 of 37)
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All of our friends were groaning with the number of books we have..... Between my husband and myself we've filled about 7 bookcases full of books, and these are big bookcases. As to favorite authors, you guys have listed a lot of mine, so I'll add a few more: Robin McKinley- she has two retellings of Beauty and the Beast that are WONDERFUL Dick Francis-mystery author that usually has something to do with horses (he's a former jockey) Raymond Feist- sci-fi fantasy, if you like Eddings, you'll probably like Feist Madeleine L'Engle- she writes both fantasy/sci-fi and realistic fiction, but they're very interesting Thursday Next books-I think the author is Jasper Forde, but they're great if you've read a lot because you get all of the humor (great British humor) My not so secret weakness for fluff goes to Lori Wick, whose story lines are all fairly similar and predictable, but make for a nice guilty pleasure and bit of fun when you're not feeling well and want something that's a VERY quick read. So, that's my current favorites, and I know there's a whole slew more to come up with. Ticia |
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From: AllThumz
Date: 01-25-2005, 12:04 PM (23 of 37)
I only listen to good, Traditional Catholic material - Latin hymns, chant, and also conferences on tape by Bishop Sheen, Gerry Matatics and other Traditional (pre-Vatican 2) Catholic teaching, as well as a lot of wholesome, secular classical guitar from John Williams & Christopher Parkin. Violin solos are so beautiful! Chamber music is good, too; big orchestras and opera make me nervous!  As an ex-pop musician & ex-church Novus Ordo Musician, I am happy to find peace and tranquility in The Lord and in quality guitar & chamber music. I can relax. learn and sew. It works for me! May God Bless you!
Adrienne Pray, sing, sew and drink only the most excellent coffee! |
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Member since: 01-14-2005 Total posts: 22 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 01-27-2005, 08:36 PM (24 of 37)
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I love to read and love romance novels and mystery. Here are a few of my favorites: Nora Roberts J.D. Robb - Nora Roberts pen name for futuristic murder mysteries Luanne Rice Karen Robards Kay Hooper Barbara Delinsky LaVyrle Spencer Kathy Reichs Fern Michaels Judith Michael Rick Mofina - Canadian journalist in Ottawa who writes murder mysteries Mary Higgins Clark TTFN from
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From: postcardgirl
Date: 01-28-2005, 09:04 AM (25 of 37)
| I am a BIG reader - I love reading! I just read the Cape Light series by Thomas Kinkade (YES, the painter!) and Katherine Spencer - the books were very good and very well written, I thought. |
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From: Raine
Date: 01-31-2005, 03:58 PM (26 of 37)
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Thanks for the ideas! I've made a list for the library. I just finished "The Future Homemakers of America" by Laurie Graham. It was very good, although it took a while to get into the story. It's about four American women living on base in England in the 1950's. Also read Earlene Fowler's last mystery. I requested a DVD of Walt Disney's Mary Poppins movie for Christmas, so I also found the original Mary Poppins books at the library. Finished the first one, so have to go back and check out the next. Garrison Keillor (Prairie Home Companion) is my favorite person to listen to while I'm sewing. |
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 02-01-2005, 12:30 PM (27 of 37)
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Well, I WAS a reader until I discovered this site... now I am a quiltaholic!!! |
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 02-01-2005, 04:31 PM (28 of 37)
Many of you mentioned Janet Evanovich and her series about the female bounty hunter so I had to get the first book from the library - what a hoot. I've just finished the second one and the third one is out so I have to wait for it.  I made a list of some of the other authors to get their books too.Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-02-2005, 02:42 PM (29 of 37)
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Right now I am about half way thru Legacy, The Story of Talula Gilbert bottoms and Her Quilts. It is the true story of a woman in the 1800's and early 1900's who was born and brought up in the deep south. She had much hardship in her life due to the wars, etc. in her country. Thru it all she had 12 kids, and hand stitched between 200 - 300 quilts. Her grandkids, etc. contributed to the book. They found along with chests full of quilts her memoirs. It is an excellent read. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1558532366/qid=1107373468/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-1466614-4763369?v=glance&s=books MaryW
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 02-03-2005, 02:37 PM (30 of 37)
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The Legacy sounds like my type of book too but I just went over to the Libary site and they don't have it. Wonder if they will get it in for me? I'll check next time I'm in. So nice having the library on-line and I can check for books and have them hold them for me without going in. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-03-2005, 05:04 PM (31 of 37)
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Be prepared. You will feel absolutely lazy after reading how hard this woman worked and struggled. She was an amazing woman.
MaryW
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From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 02-05-2005, 10:16 PM (32 of 37)
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Glad you are enjoying the Stephanie Plum series!! I have read all of them and just love the characters!! I find it very difficult to read and laugh at the same time!!! When you finish them...(and you don't have to read them in order..but there are 10 of them ) read Metro Girl! I laughed thru that one too!!mgf~
Blessings & Smiles
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User: MyGirlFriday
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-21-2005, 07:39 AM (33 of 37)
I have finished reading Legacy. It was an interesting read. That lady could piece an 8 Pointed Star quilt (30 blocks) and put blocks together with sashing in one week! All by hand no less.  Now I am reading Quilts Are Forever by Kathy Lamancusa. www.lamancusa.com If you recognize her name, it's from www.hgtv.com. Short stories about quilts and the memories they stir in everyday people. It is a nice pleasant escape. I am also reading The Privilege of Youth by Dave Pelzer. He was severely abused as a child, in foster homes for years and dealt with a vast amount of hardship. He has written three other books also about his life. He also provides programs for those working in human services and educational fields connected to children in the system. www.davepelzer.com MaryW
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From: Lise
Date: 02-21-2005, 08:40 AM (34 of 37)
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I don't read much fiction now. I find that biographies and auto biographiesare more engrossing now that I am no longer in the first flush of youth ! Lise
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From: Magot
Date: 02-21-2005, 12:31 PM (35 of 37)
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I have read 2 of David Pelzers books but cynically I thought that he was pushing it coming out with a third. The first one was excellent and very moving.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-21-2005, 12:45 PM (36 of 37)
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So was the second I thought, the one I am reading now should have been number two. It's about his teenage years in foster homes and things that made a big impression on him. He has another one on the go right now called hmm. I dunno, I forget. LOL, when I remember I will post it. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: siwian
Date: 02-22-2005, 06:34 AM (37 of 37)
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That is a funny name for a book. It should sell though. Alot of people could relate to it.
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User: siwian
Member since: 12-27-2001 Total posts: 114
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