Here are some books that adults in our Everyone's Reading program have told us they're reading. Readers' comments have been included in a few cases. From Anderson Branch:  Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Something Blue by Emily Giffin Resolution by Robert B. Parker A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House by Charles Osgood [324.8 EleYo] The Apostate's Tale by Margaret Frazer The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeyemi Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza [967.571 Ili] The Grass is Singing by Donis LessingBloodline by Sydney Sheldon  Rise & Shine by Anna Quindlen Happiness Sold Separately by Lolly WinstonFrom Bennett Martin Public Library: The Apostate's Tale by Margaret Frazer"Love the series."  Bad Move by Linwood Barclay"Very funny and a good mystery -- good light reading."  Banker by Dick Francis"Francis' books are always interesting -- his writing and phrasing are elegant."  Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear"I enjoy this author."  Blood Sport by Dick Francis"Interesting subplot depicting depression."  Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory"Listened to this on CD. Very well done, with three readers playing the three main parts."  Burned by Ellen Hopkins The Chase by Clive Cussler"Well researched and well written."  Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire The Darkest Night by Showalter"Great paranormal romance. Can't wait for the next one."  Dear John by Nicholas Sparks"Very good book, very easy to get into and keeps you entertained."  Death and Honor by W.E.B. Griffin"I have read dozens of his books. Always very good."  Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul"Couldn't put it down."  Dreams of Glory by Thomas Fleming"A real page turner."  The Echo Maker by Richard Powers"Disappointing ending. Unrealistically 'resolves' issues related to a traumatic brain injury."  Eight Million Ways to Die by Lawrence Block"Intelligent mystery without gratuitous violence or sex."  Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb"I liked it a lot. One of the best in the series."  Fallen Into the Pit by Ellis Peters"More than 50 years old, it's a true mystery, complete with well drawn human characters, humor, philosophy and heart. Really enjoyed it!!"  Fearless by Diana Palmer"Great book - A series book that keeps your interest."  Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich"This is one of the weakest in the series. Don't start with this one."  The First Men In: U.S. Paratroopers and the Fight to Save D-Day by Ed Ruggero [940.542 Rug] The Front by Patricia Cornwell"I really prefer the Scarpetta series."  The Girl Who Played Go by Shan Sa"More interesting if read in the original language (French)." The Guns of Burgoyne by Bruce Lancaster "A great fiction of the Battle of Saratoga."  Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want by James Arthur Ray [158.1 Ray]"I play on trying this."  The Hearing by John Lescroart"Good mystery - I like the Glitsky-Hardy 'partnership'." Highlander in Her Dreams by Allie MacKay "Great book for someone who likes time travel."  Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews [Biography Andrews, as a Book-on-CD]"Excellent listening to the author read the book."  How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman [610.696 Gro] Jingo by Terry Pratchett"If you want a good laugh, Pratchett is it."  The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot [B H4355l]"Though it's 30 years old, it has charm, adventure and proves that people and animals behave very similarly." The Trailsman #307: Montana Marauders by Jon Sharpe "Great western."  Monday Morning Faith by Lori Copeland"For those who think they have a calling to be a missionary, this book is funny and vivid in explaining those. Inspiring!"  Mystic Sweet Communion by Jane Kirkpatrick"Beautiful story. I could not put it down."  Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult"Well written book - kept your interest."  Odd Hours by Dean Koontz Quicksand by Iris Johansen"Really weird! But, a good read!" "Very good drama and fast moving from the start!"  Redwall by Brian Jacques"A novel to be savored by readers of all ages."  A Rogue's Game by Renee Bernard"Loved that the woman was the card shark."  Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength From Friends and Strangers by Elizabeth Edwards [B Ed844]"Very well written."  A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See"Well written, really loved the characters."  Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson"Good cry! Good read!"  Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements"More into the book the better it got."  The Turn of the Screw by Henry James"You may need to read critics in order to understand and appreciate it."  When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris [817 Sed] With No One as Witness by Elizabeth George"This book is for anyone who loves a good, gritty, modern mystery."  The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond"The suspense kept me reading all night. I didn't like the ending, though." From Bethany Branch:  Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steel Enigma by Robert Harris The Simple Truth by David Baldacci Ever After by Karen Kingsbury Desert Queen by Janet Wallach [B B407w] Secrets in the Attic by V. C. Andrews Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan VreelandMaverick With a Paintbrush by Wilma Yeo and Helen Cook [759.13 BenYy]  Atherton: The House of Power by Patric Carman Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy The Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton Lies, Love and Liquor by M.C. Beaton Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton The Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton Death of a Dreamer by M.C. Beaton Vital Signs by Robin Cook The Race by Richard North Patterson Prepared for Rage by Dana StabenowThe Wise Woman by Phillippa Gregory  Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs Living On the Black by John Feinstein [796.357 Fei] To Wed a Wicked Prince by Jane Feather Deep Dish by Mary Kay AndrewsFearless by Diana Palmer  The Etruscan Chimera by Lyn Hamilton Enigma by Robert Harris The Story of Chicago May by Nuala O'Faolain [364.374 Ofa] Simple Genius by David Baldacci St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier Death of a Celebrity by M.C. Beaton Hour Game by David BaldacciFrom the Bookmobile:  Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins Heart of the Family by Margaret DaleyWhat Matters Most by Luanne Rice  Wiped Out by Barbara Colley Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark A Lady of Hidden Intent by Tracy PetersonOdd Hours by Dean Koontz Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber Country Brides by Debbie Macomber Washington's Lady by Nancy Moser"Loved this book - put a human face on the Washingtons that we never learned in our school history."  Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James"I loved the conniving!"  Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs"Interesting how the author solved the mystery, and we learned bone names."  The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks"What a wonderful story for dog lovers."  Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney"Different - French phrases thrown in. Suspenseful."  The Shop On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber The Tea House on Mulberry Street by Sharon Owens The Mournful Teddy by John T. Lamb The Last True Cowboy by Kathleen Eagle A Distant Magic by Mary Jo Putney Creation In Death by J.D. Robb The Night Remembers by Kathleen Eagle The PH Miracle by Dr. Robert Young [613.2 You]Hansi, The Girl Who Left the Swastika by Maria Ann Hirschmann [B H62a]  The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin [B F85ss]Washington’s Lady by Nancy Moser"Great historical fiction."  The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky"Fab - great book!"  Never Lie To a Lady by Liz Carlyle"I got a lot of enjoyment out of the intrigue."  Thursdays At Eight by Debbie Macomber"Tells about 4 women who meet for breakfast (ages 20s-50s) and how they help each other."  The Third Circle by Amanda Quick Absolute Power by David Baldacci"Different! Fascinating!"  Song Of the Road by Dorothy Garlock"A very determined woman holding her own."  Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris"A funny, clean young adult book"  Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson Starcatchers (series) by Dave BarryFearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich A Delicate Finish by Jeanette BakerFrom Gere Branch:  4th of July by James PattersonKissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled by Dorothy Gilman Mother Angelica by Ray Arroyo [B An39a] The Client by John Grisham Atonement by Ian McEwanUp a Family Tree by Teresa Bloomingdale [818 Blo]  Rules by Cynthia Lord A Sister's Test by Wanda Brunstetter The Parting Glass by Emilie Richards  Swapping Lives by Jane Green  The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore  Remember to Forget by Deborah Raney  Lean Mean 13 by Janet Evanovich  Why Are You Crying? by George Lopez [791.452 Lop] A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini Belong to Me by Marisa Delos Santos Cranberry Queen by Kathleen DeMarco The Kindness of Strangers by Katrina Kittle The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison AllenKiss Kiss by Roald Dahl  The Midwife of St. Petersburg by Linda Lee Chaikin The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza [967.571 Ili]Murder at Hobcaw Barony by Elliott Roosevelt  The Good Earth by Pearl BuckThe White House Pantry Murder by Elliott Roosevelt  The Egyptologist by Arthur Phillips Dead Heat by Dick Francis The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards A Scarlet Cord by Deborah Raney The Liberation of Gabriel King by K.L. Going The Other Woman by Jane Green Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier Blood Canticle by Anne Rice One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus Better Read than Dead by Victoria Laurie The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice Where the Heart Is by Billie LettsSundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson Plum Lovin' by Janet EvanovichPanning for Murder by Jessica Fletcher  Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich A Vision of Murder by Victoria Laurie Body Drama by Nancy Redd [612 Red] Every Boy's Got One by Meg Cabot You Can Run, But You Can't Hide by Duane Chapman [363.289 Cha]Making Over Mr. Right by Judi McCoy  Killer Insight by Victoria LaurieThe Purrfect Murder by Rita Mae Brown  Blood Noir by Laurel K. Hamilton Summer of Roses by Luanne Rice Small Favor by Jim Butcher Water For Elephants by Sara GruenCrime Seen by Victoria Laurie  Cloud Nine by Luanne RiceFrom South Branch:  Phantom Prey by John Sandford The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Quickie by James Patterson The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate JacobsSundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian Final Salute by Jim Sheeler [956.704 She] Sail by James Patterson Duma Key by Stephen King The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty Winter Study by Nevada BarrRemember Me? by Sophie Kinsella Lasagna Gardening by Patricia Lanza [635.9 Lan] The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Garden of Last Days by Andre DubusThe Healing Quilt by Lauraine Snelling Quicksand by Iris Johansen Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson [915.491 Mor] Hold Tight by Harlan CobenFrom Walt Branch: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini"Loved it!" "Great book with 'hard' parts to get through. Liked how it included current events - made it seem nonfiction."  Wicked Forest by V.C. Andrews"Hard to put down."  A Remarkable Mother by Jimmy Carter [Biography Carter, Lillian]"Fascinating."  Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert"Great suspense"  Boogers Are My Beat by Dave Barry [817 Bar]"Fun and funny. Love Dave's humor"  Peace Like a River by Leif Enger"Slow to start, ending was good"  Boom! by Tom Brokaw [973.92 Bro]"Facsinating and thought provoking"  The Road by Cormac McCarthy"Slightly disturbing but not over-run with too many details. I was best prepared by McCarthy's style of writing by seeing No Country for Old Men first."  Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers"Kids author - adult book!"  Into the Wilderness by Roseanne Bittner"Really got me reading the series"  Eleventh Hour by Catherine Coulter"I love her FBI series" Ever After by Karen Kingsbury"Excellent life lessons and coverage of war facts, opinions - thought provoking!" Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver "Loved The Bean Trees by the same author too!"  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini"This was a great book. I cried like a baby!"  Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss [133.9 Wei]"Very interesting"  New Moon by Stephanie Meyer"Meyer delivers"  World Without End by Ken Follett"Try Pillars of the Earth before you read this one. Follett's sequel does not disappoint. Excellent book."  The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry"If you like The DaVinci Code - this book is for you. It is a little slow at first, but it delivers in the end." |
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