Ahhh, books. They are my vice. I love them - all kinds of them. So, I'm trying to assemble a list of books to read this year, and I want suggestions! Tell me what books you think I should read, and why. Below are the books I've read so far this year:
- ALL of the Sookie Stackhouse Novels - Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead, Dead to the World, Dead as a Doornail, Definitely Dead, All Together Dead, From Dead to Worse, Dead and Gone, Dead in the Family.
- The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - FABULOUS!!
- Mistress Mellyn by Victoria Holt
- The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright
And - since you're giving me your suggestions, I'd like to give you a few of my own. These books are some of my ALL time favorites:
- My First Two Thousand Years: The Autobiography of the Wandering Jew by George Sylvester Vierick
- Salome The Wandering Jewess: My First Two Thousand Years of Love by George Sylvester Vierick and Paul Eldridge
- The Invincible Adam by George Sylvester Vierick
WHY: The first of these books follows Cartaphilus (the wandering Jew) through his escapades after he is cursed by Jesus just before the crucifixion. Not only is he present at some of the most interesting times in history, but meets some of the most brilliant individuals in the history of the world. The second book,
Salome, is the story of Cartaphilus' parallel - the woman who was seemingly made for him. The third is the story of Cartaphilus' sidekick, Kotikokura, the ape man. I know, I know...they sound a little bizarre, but I can't tell you the levels of awesomeness contained in these stories. Definite MUST reads!!
- The Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
- The Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
- The Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
WHY: These are fantasy books, and if you like fantasy at all - you will LOVE these. They follow the trials and tribulations of Mara, who at the beginning was going to devote her life to serving the Goddess but is given the terrible news that her father and brother have been killed. Now ruling lady of House of Acoma, Mara must figure out how to survive in the cut-throat world of royalty...and carry on her family's great name. Mara is a truly kick-butt chick, and the intricacies of the 'game,' or the set of rules that each family must live and die by are FANTASTIC.
- The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
WHY: If you're enamored by tales of King Arthur (ooooh - I am, I am!) you MUST read this book. It's a completely different version of the King Arthur tales, told by the points of view of the women in his life. The story is told by Morgaine (Morgan le Fay) and I love this book so much I've read it multiple times. Each new time, a different layer is uncovered or a different meaning is discovered.
I can't wait to hear which books you think I should read and why...and I'll let you know which ones I've chosen and what I think of them. Also, please let me know if you read any of the above books...
If you loved "The Lost Symbol" then you would absolutely love "The Eighth Scroll" by Laurence B. Brown. It is a great action packed fictional book that centers around the Dead Sea Scrolls. There is an edge to the book. Plot twists abound. The ending slaps you in the face, but at the same time, you realize it is the most believable scenario for how this story would end in real life.
ReplyDeletei love books too! im definitely going to check some of these out! i am now following you. your blog is darling! im new to blogspot, but feel free to check mine out!
ReplyDeleteBecky - that sounds really interesting! I love books that surprise you and have a lot of twists. I definitely have to check that one out.
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I read a lot, but I haven't read ANY of the books on your list. We may have very different taste in books! Lately I've been reading YA (young adult) books b/c they are easy and quick to read. I'm really enjoying the Hunger Game series by Suzanne Collins.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just started "The Murderers Daughters" which so far is great too!
The Kushiel's series by Jacqueline Carey. I'm figuring since you've read the Sookie Stackhouse series you don't mind sex?
ReplyDeleteYou will love it. Here is a link to "The Eighth Scroll"
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Enjoy!
Hi Rachel - I read so many different types of books...sort of like music...there isn't much I don't like! I'll have to check out the Hunger Game Series.
ReplyDeleteJenna - there's nothing wrong with some steamy parts in a book...as long as the plot is strong and the book is interesting! Putting The Kushiel's Series on my list too. Thanks!
Oh wow Becky - that looks like such a 'me' book. I now HAVE to have it. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteWell... you've probably read them already, but I can suggest ALL books by Mary Higgins Clark. My favorite books!
ReplyDeleteI read The Lost Symbol too, but I didn't like it sooo much. Have you read all Dan Brownies yet? The old ones especially Deception Point are great.
Love, Chani
Hi Chani - I actually own Deception Point, but haven't read it yet. Not sure why. The only other one I've read by Dan Brown is the Da Vinci Code, which I loved!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually embarrassed to say I don't think I've read any Mary Higgings Clark books yet! Which one would you recommend starting with?
Try "What the Bible says about Covenant" by Mont Smith. Besides the Bible itself...best book I've read.
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Rachel - I read the Hunger Games series - LOVED IT and can't wait for MockingJay to come out...
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