1. Stephen King. My favorite book is The Stand. I have been reading Mr. King since, forever! I am currently reading his new book Lisey’s Story. Classic King and very good.
2. Diana Gabldon ~ Outlander series: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breathe of Snow and Ashes. These books are huge: about 900 pages each. I have read and re-read these books over and over. And, I still cry at all the same spots. And, yes, I am head over heels in love w. Jamie.
3. Robert McCammon ~ Swan Song. One of the best, IMO, horror books ever. And, long like The Stand.
4. Juliet Marillier and the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Which includes Daughter of the Forest, Son of the Shadows and Child of the Phrophecy. I thought the first book was the best. The whole series is excellant, though.
5. Nancy Drew series. I think I read them all. Nancy is the reason I am still reading mysteries today. I wish I could do computer games, because the Nancy Drew games look like so much fun! Nancy has her own website.
6. Harriet the Spy. Who did not go around with a notebook recording all the clues after reading this book. I did not see the movie was it any good
7. Little House on the Prairie. I read them all and so wanted to be Laura Ingalls. I would read this by the wood stove. My parents would actually let me sit right next to the stove where the wood would get stacked. It is unthinkable to me how they allowed that. And, why I never got burned is a mystery to me. I was literally sitting inches from the stove.
8. I love to read fantasy novels. I am so jealous that my kids have so many books to choose from. There were no young adult books out when I was growing up. I often go into the young adult section at the library and have found some great authors.
9. I own at least 10 books about herbs. I love to read Herbals. Chrisopher Hobbs, Susan Weed, Rosemary Gladstar and Michael Tierras are all amazing Herbalists.
10. Oprah and I do not have the same tastes. I have only liked a few of the books she has picked, and liked even less. I loved “I know this Much is True” by Wally Lamb.
11. My niece turned me onto Tamora Pierce. SHe reads as much as I do. And, buys books constantly.
12. My mother is an avid reader also. She buys all her books and never goes to the library. I cannot afford to buy all the books I read. My mother never banned any books from me. Although, she did pause when she realized I was getting into her books. I remember reading her copy of Princess Daisy. This book had some very explicit sex scenes in it. SHe never said anything but I know she never told my father. He was having fits that I was reading Stephen King (and anything else with a scary cover) and thought I was too young for that craziness. So, Dad was less than impressed when I bought New Moon for my niece’s birthday. And, I so rubbed it in that it was about Love and Vampires.
13. How about some fun Go over to 150thrillers.com and sign up for their newslettler. For signing up you get a chance to win 150 novels signed by the authors. How cool is this
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UPDATE: I am going to start answering comments in comments. I suck at getting back to bloggy friends via email.
but, isn’t today Wednesday?
oh, i LOVED the Juliet Marillier series, i thought they were beautifully written. back in the day i also read all the Nancy Drew and Black Stallion books (i read those 4 times at least). i also devoured the V.C. Andrews books (flowers in the attic, etc.) for awhile (but then it became a case of same story over and over). i could go on but that’s why i have my own blog, right? great list!
I just started reading the Jim Butcher books, they’re quite entertaining. Like Harry Potter for grown ups.
But I can’t do Stephen King, because I get nightmares!
I have all Susun Weed’s books. She has a strong connection with Floyd, has been here and many of us have been there. I never liked horror but I used to read lots of science fiction.
The Stand scared me so bad I don’t think I’ve read a Stephen King book since. I’m not much on fantasy books– mysteries and legal thrillers are more my thing–but I think my boy is going to love them, judging from his imagination play, so I’ll check into some of the ones you mentioned.
I still have a special place in my heart for Nancy Drew.
I wish I could read more and faster. I just can’t seem to schedule it in any more! When I can, it’s Steven King, Michael Crichton, and the Harry Potter books. I’ve also recenlty turned to Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket.)
Jenn: I like to be early. Being late gives me anxiety.
Monique: I read all the Black Stallion books and anything with a horse for awhile. I also did VC Andrews until it got too weird.
Carmen: Did you see the new show on SciFi? I have the first book and must find it and give it a try.
Colleen: That is very cool. I get her newsletters. You have so many great people down in Floyd.
Terrilynn: I read tons of mysteries and legal thrillers. I am reading a Daniel Silva book now: The Messanger. He is really good.
I love the Nancy Drew computer games.. Unfortunately, they don’t make them for Macs though. So, I’ve never bought any.. Just played the demo on a computer at work. (When I was a secretary with nothing to do.)
Hmm, more authors to look for, since I have only read Stephen King and I am not even a huge fan
Bleh, I don’t like those Diana Galbadon books. I also have a love/hate relationship with Stephen King. I actually can’t stand his books. In fact, I distinctly remember throwing “thinner” against the wall at least twice while I was reading it. But, I really admire his gift and his skill. I can only hope to have as much creativity as he has. Now, I do have a favorite and it would probably have gone on my list if I wrote 20 memorable books instead of 13… and that’s the Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. I’ve read that one so many times. I love it.
Ooo Ooo Ooo I love Swan Song! I remember reading it a long time ago. And then I wanted a copy and for the longest time I couldn’t find any… but then they did a reprint and I’ve got it. Isn’t it just a fantastically clever spin on the whole “end of the world” bit?
I’ve been reading Stephen King since I was 12. I love The Stand, but my fav is Eyes of the Dragon. I could read it over and over.
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SciFi: I should borrow the Nancy Drew games from my niece and put them on my computer at work. But, I probably need the sound on don’t I?
Sparky: WHat do you like to read?
Rashenbo: I think you either love the Outlander books or hate. Mostly the people I have turned on to them, love them. I don’t think I have read Tom Gordon. Putting in the mental file cabinet for later library reads. Yes, Swan Song was clever. When I feel evil I always wonder what I would really look like in the mirror.
Christine: I forgot about that one. He has written so much stuff. And, he is so dialed into pop culture and how people think, it freaks me out.
Whoops. I’m a goober… left the post in the wrong spot. (but I didn’t love OR hate the Outlander books. They were okay.)
Sorry … not paying attention like I should be… *blush*
This is a great list - I agree with you about Oprah - I only agreed with her when they started picking old stand-by’s, yet I thought it kind of a cop-out on her part (gimme a break, I didn’t need her to tell me how cool Carson McCullers was after all, but I guess it’s good since not everyone is familiar with lots of those great authors). I love Stephen King tho I’ve got a bit behind reading his last few (I know! shameful!). I read about _Lisey’s Story_ in my NYT Book Review tho and might have to move it to the top of the list:)
Great list! I was so mad at King after reading Cell. I wish he wrote an ending in that book. grrrr
I am readin Lisey’s Story now but am having trouble staying with it. I couldn’t put down Cell and I was so into it.
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I must say I’m not familiar with the work of those authors you listed in your TT (Of course I know about them but I’m not into their genres). But I’m very familiar with your mother’s habit to buy books and not take them from the library.
However I’d like to recommend you this awesome site which helped me to find many great authors that I’d never find by myself or in my bookstores; also site where you’ll find bunch of magnificent, friendly, people: www.bookcrossing.com (you’ll find me there as zzz)
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Nah.. You don’t need sound.. I don’t think.
Ah! Excellent. Now when I finish reading and need new material, I’ll be able to refer to this list.
I remembered I had borrowed “Running with Scissors” from my cousin after Thanksgiving. Hopefully it’s as good as people say.
Ooo, love The Stand! And I’m not even a Stephen King fan.
Here’s an interesting article at Salon about the creation of the Nancy Drew series - you might want to check out the book “Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her.” I haven’t read it yet but it sounds fascinating.