1. I am looking for a book by Laurell K. Hamilton. I just read the third book in the Anita
Blake series and I can’t figure out which one comes next!
Blake series and I can’t figure out which one comes next!
Using the NoveList site and searching by series, I found out that the 4th book of the
series is called “Lunatic Cafe.” By viewing the series list, I also learned that as of June
2016, there are 25 books in the Anita Blake series.
series is called “Lunatic Cafe.” By viewing the series list, I also learned that as of June
2016, there are 25 books in the Anita Blake series.
2. What have I read recently? Well, I just finished this great book by Barbara
Kingsolver, Prodigal Summer. I really liked the way it was written, you know, the
way she used language. I wouldn't mind something a bit faster paced though.
Kingsolver, Prodigal Summer. I really liked the way it was written, you know, the
way she used language. I wouldn't mind something a bit faster paced though.
The writing style of Prodigal Summer is described as “descriptive, lush, and lyrical.”
If you liked the style of this book but are looking for something a bit faster paced, I
would suggest The History of Bees by Maja Lunde. It has the same kind of fascinating
ecological message as Prodigal Summer, but Lunde’s book portrays different
characters from across the world and through different eras in time!
If you liked the style of this book but are looking for something a bit faster paced, I
would suggest The History of Bees by Maja Lunde. It has the same kind of fascinating
ecological message as Prodigal Summer, but Lunde’s book portrays different
characters from across the world and through different eras in time!
3. I like reading books set in different countries. I just read one set in China, could
you help me find one set in Japan? No, not modern – historical. I like it when the
author describes it so much it feels like I was there!
author describes it so much it feels like I was there!
I searched NoveList with the keywords “Japan history.” I then updated the results
to show only adult fiction, and I searched by popularity, not relevance. The novel
about historical Japan that readers seem to like the most is Memoirs of a Geisha.
It is described as, “one of Japan's most celebrated geishas describes how, in
1929, as a little girl, she is sold into slavery; her efforts to learn the arts of the geisha;
the impact of World War II; and her struggle to reinvent herself to win the man she
loves.” This novel is quite popular and it was made into a movie.
to show only adult fiction, and I searched by popularity, not relevance. The novel
about historical Japan that readers seem to like the most is Memoirs of a Geisha.
It is described as, “one of Japan's most celebrated geishas describes how, in
1929, as a little girl, she is sold into slavery; her efforts to learn the arts of the geisha;
the impact of World War II; and her struggle to reinvent herself to win the man she
loves.” This novel is quite popular and it was made into a movie.
4. I read this great mystery by Elizabeth George called Well-Schooled in Murder
and I loved it. Then my dentist said that if I liked mysteries I would probably like
John Sandford, but boy was he creepy I couldn't finish it! Do you have any
suggestions?
and I loved it. Then my dentist said that if I liked mysteries I would probably like
John Sandford, but boy was he creepy I couldn't finish it! Do you have any
suggestions?
If you liked the storyline and pace of Well-Schooled in Murder, I would recommend
reading the works of P.D. James. Her work is fast-paced, realistic, and modern
without the creepy factor of John Sandford. Start with James’ book Cover Her Face;
it is the first book in the Adam Dalgliesh series- if you love that book, you can look
forward to an entire series to enjoy!
reading the works of P.D. James. Her work is fast-paced, realistic, and modern
without the creepy factor of John Sandford. Start with James’ book Cover Her Face;
it is the first book in the Adam Dalgliesh series- if you love that book, you can look
forward to an entire series to enjoy!
5. My husband has really gotten into zombies lately. He’s already read The Walking
Dead and World War Z, is there anything else you can recommend?
Dead and World War Z, is there anything else you can recommend?
If he enjoys reading about the way society could potentially deal with a devastating
uprising of zombies, I would recommend Blackout by Mira Grant. Her writing is post-
apocalyptic, but manages to have a twinge of humor. Like World War Z, this novel
is filled with horror and a look into what mankind if capable of, or not, when the
zombies attack. If your husband enjoys reading a series, I would suggest The Night
of the Living Dead graphic novels.
uprising of zombies, I would recommend Blackout by Mira Grant. Her writing is post-
apocalyptic, but manages to have a twinge of humor. Like World War Z, this novel
is filled with horror and a look into what mankind if capable of, or not, when the
zombies attack. If your husband enjoys reading a series, I would suggest The Night
of the Living Dead graphic novels.
6. I love books that get turned into movies, especially literary ones. Can you
recommend some? Nothing too old, maybe just those from the last 5 years or so.
recommend some? Nothing too old, maybe just those from the last 5 years or so.
On the NoveList site, I searched Quick Links, which has a section devoted to books
that are being turned into movies, including books that are being turned into movies
this year. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has been made into a movie, as
has Every Day by David Levithan. Personally, I enjoyed the most recent literary
book-turned-movie Beowulf.
that are being turned into movies, including books that are being turned into movies
this year. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has been made into a movie, as
has Every Day by David Levithan. Personally, I enjoyed the most recent literary
book-turned-movie Beowulf.
7. I love thrillers but I hate foul language and sex scenes. I want something clean and
fast paced.
fast paced.
I checked with the readers on GoodReads, and if you are looking for something
clean, fast-paced, and thrilling, I would recommend the author Mary Higgins Clark;
her work is compelling, well-received, and known to be free of cursing and sex. I would
recommend I’ve Got You Under My Skin, the first book in the Under Suspicion series.
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