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Posted by Lizzy Taylor on September 20, 2009, 8:12 am
Sunny wrote:
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> Hey, I'm coming to the font of all knowledge about good stuff. I need
> a couple good reads -- nothing heavy but I like mystery and even a bit
> of a thriller. I'm crazy about sci fi/fantasy. I love Janet Evanovich
> and Jennifer Chiaverini but can read one of their books in a good
> afternoon. Something longer, a bit more involved (not Dan Brown -- I
> don't really like his stuff). Some of my fav writers are Terry
> Pratchett, Dean Koontz, Robin Hobb, Tanya Huff, C.J.
> Cherryh... ..... ..... and dozens more.
These are some of mine:
Gayle Greeno
Lindsey Davis
Ben Bova
Katherine Kerr
Alastair Reynolds
Allen Steele
HTH
Lizzy
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Posted by Michelle C. on September 20, 2009, 3:09 pm
Lizzy Taylor wrote:
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> Sunny wrote:
>> Hey, I'm coming to the font of all knowledge about good stuff. I need
>> a couple good reads -- nothing heavy but I like mystery and even a bit
>> of a thriller. I'm crazy about sci fi/fantasy. I love Janet Evanovich
>> and Jennifer Chiaverini but can read one of their books in a good
>> afternoon. Something longer, a bit more involved (not Dan Brown -- I
>> don't really like his stuff). Some of my fav writers are Terry
>> Pratchett, Dean Koontz, Robin Hobb, Tanya Huff, C.J.
>> Cherryh... ..... ..... and dozens more.
>
> These are some of mine:
>
> Gayle Greeno
> Lindsey Davis
> Ben Bova
> Katherine Kerr
> Alastair Reynolds
> Allen Steele
>
> HTH
>
> Lizzy
Lizzy, you are a woman after my own heart. Right now, Alastaire
Reynolds is my favorite sci-fi author. :-)
Best regards,
Michelle in Nevada
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Posted by Nann on September 20, 2009, 10:22 am
In addition to personal recommendations, try NoveList, a reader's
advisory database. Go to the e-resources section of your public
library's website and do a search. In addition to read-alikes ("I
loved the Mitford books; do you have anything like those?" One
answer: books by Phillip Gulley), NL also lists books-in-series, and
all-the-books-by, for example, Tess Gerrisen or David Housewright.
Many libraries hand out "Book Page," a tabloid-style monthly magazine
with reviews of new books.
There's an online version at www.bookpage.com.
HTH,
Nann
Official Librarian of RCTQ, who is currently reading a pre-publication
copy of "When Autumn Leaves," by Amy S. Foster, which will be welcomed
by fans of Alice Hoffman (....'will be' because it won't be published
until next month)
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> Hey, I'm coming to the font of all knowledge about good stuff. I need
> a couple good reads -- nothing heavy but I like mystery and even a bit
> of a thriller. I'm crazy about sci fi/fantasy. I love Janet Evanovich
> and Jennifer Chiaverini but can read one of their books in a good
> afternoon. Something longer, a bit more involved (not Dan Brown -- I
> don't really like his stuff). Some of my fav writers are Terry
> Pratchett, Dean Koontz, Robin Hobb, Tanya Huff, C.J.
> Cherryh... ..... ..... and dozens more.
> So hit me with your best shots (sorry, I've been listening to an '80s
> music compliation CD for the past two days).
> Sunny
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Posted by Musicmaker on September 20, 2009, 10:32 am
Brandon Sanderson is a new sci fi fantasy author that I've really
enjoyed. His first book is Elantris, a 1 volume. His second is a
trilogy: Mistborn, Well of Ascension, and Hero of Ages. His books are
a bit violent at times, but engrossing. I've read all 4, and would
gladly send them to you if you're interested. I'm having to
ruthlessly sort in order to make room for my brand new Pinnacle Grace
quilting frame!!
Musicmaker, who also loves EVERYTHING that Ann McAffrey has written.
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Posted by Pati, in Phx on September 20, 2009, 11:29 am
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I can second most of what has been mentioned. <G> (Lately been on a
re-read of the JD Robb series. <G>)
JD Robb is a pen name of Nora Roberts and some of her other stuff is
good too. (Some is simple romance stuff, but some of the series are
mystery/fantasy/ etc. )
More mystery writers.....
Jonathan Kellerman, and his wife, Faye Kellerman.
Patricia Cornwell
James Patterson
Kathy Reichs (the Temperence Brennen series on which the TV show
"Bones" is loosely based.)
some "cozies" include a couple/three?? series by Tamara Meyers, Mary
Daheim, Diane Mott Davidson, and others.
I've also enjoyed a couple of the Darkwing Chonicles by Savannah
Russe. (Vampires helping the cops.... interesting take on "good guy"
vamps.)
Of course I would be sorely remiss if I didn't mention the books by
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Rick Cook. (Yep, DH, I am definitely affiliated here. <G>) Especially
the Wiz series and Mall Purchase Night. (all science fantasy full of
puns.)
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Can probably come up with lots more if needed. <VBG> (We have lots of
books, of all kinds around here. )
Pati, in Phx
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> Hey, I'm coming to the font of all knowledge about good stuff. I need
> a couple good reads -- nothing heavy but I like mystery and even a bit
> of a thriller. I'm crazy about sci fi/fantasy. I love Janet Evanovich
> and Jennifer Chiaverini but can read one of their books in a good
> afternoon. Something longer, a bit more involved (not Dan Brown -- I
> don't really like his stuff). Some of my fav writers are Terry
> Pratchett, Dean Koontz, Robin Hobb, Tanya Huff, C.J.
> Cherryh... ..... ..... and dozens more.
> So hit me with your best shots (sorry, I've been listening to an '80s
> music compliation CD for the past two days).
> Sunny
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> a couple good reads -- nothing heavy but I like mystery and even a bit
> of a thriller. I'm crazy about sci fi/fantasy. I love Janet Evanovich
> and Jennifer Chiaverini but can read one of their books in a good
> afternoon. Something longer, a bit more involved (not Dan Brown -- I
> don't really like his stuff). Some of my fav writers are Terry
> Pratchett, Dean Koontz, Robin Hobb, Tanya Huff, C.J.
> Cherryh... ..... ..... and dozens more.