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Donaz1 07-14-2021 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gypsycaravan (Post 1972623)
"A Land Remembered". A favorite of both my husband and myself. An historical novel of the early settling of Florida with a great story of settler ranchers and Seminole Indians. Gave us an entire new picture of Florida.

One of my favorite books. A great read about a family escaping the War between the states. It is remarkable of their survival with the help of the Seminoles.

Debbraham 07-14-2021 06:44 AM

Maybe books by Janet Evanovich?…although I think her character was Stephanie Plum?

Corvettegal 07-14-2021 06:54 AM

Books to read
 
John Grisham and James Patterson books are all good reads. Patterson books move fast and you can be finished reading a book in one or two days. Grisham books take a little bit longer to finish. Hope that helps

Annie66 07-14-2021 07:11 AM

I normally stay away from this type of book, but I picked up the Brad Meltzer/Josh Mensch book "The First Conspiracy - The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington". I found it as an e-book on the Sumter County Library system. I'm almost through with it, and it has grabbed my attention.

richs631 07-14-2021 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 1972275)
You folks gave me such great feedback in my Looking for TV Series to Watch thread I figured I'd do the same regarding my search for a good book to read...

I read quite a bit and of course have my favorite authors and such, but I'm very interested in what all you readers out there consider your favorites. I like mysteries, thrillers, science fiction on occasion, but I'm absolutely open to all genres. Guess I've said enough. Can't wait to 'hear' what you have to 'say'. :icon_wink:

You should join one of the many book clubs. They are a great resource and you will meet a lot of new people with common interests

chuckpedrey 07-14-2021 07:32 AM

Jonathan Cahn has 2 books that I found to be sooo spellbinding that I have read them both a second time. “The Harbinger” and “The Harbinger II”. The word harbinger is another word for “warning”. Be amazed.

lynnschindel 07-14-2021 07:45 AM

Good Reads
 
Anything by Nelson Demille, especially The Gold Coast. His books are full of adventure and fun. He's my favorite.

MandoMan 07-14-2021 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 1972275)
You folks gave me such great feedback in my Looking for TV Series to Watch thread I figured I'd do the same regarding my search for a good book to read...

I read quite a bit and of course have my favorite authors and such, but I'm very interested in what all you readers out there consider your favorites. I like mysteries, thrillers, science fiction on occasion, but I'm absolutely open to all genres. Guess I've said enough. Can't wait to 'hear' what you have to 'say'. :icon_wink:

Try the Florida comic novelist Carl Hiassen. All of his novels are delightful and outrageous and the essence of Florida. If you like fishing, read his “Double Whammy”, which is about high level bass fishing in our part of Florida. So much fun.

GailBecker 07-14-2021 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 1972275)
You folks gave me such great feedback in my Looking for TV Series to Watch thread I figured I'd do the same regarding my search for a good book to read...

I read quite a bit and of course have my favorite authors and such, but I'm very interested in what all you readers out there consider your favorites. I like mysteries, thrillers, science fiction on occasion, but I'm absolutely open to all genres. Guess I've said enough. Can't wait to 'hear' what you have to 'say'. :icon_wink:

If you're up for something a little different, I heartily recommend"The Bookshop of Yesterdays" by Amy Meyerson. I'm almost at the end and it's been a real page turner.

Idaholady 07-14-2021 08:10 AM

Anything by Michael Connelly.

Also “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester about the amazing collaboration to compile every word in the English language — pre-computer or even typewriter — for the first ever Oxford English Dictionary. It is also a great movie currently on Netflix.

seetshaw 07-14-2021 08:19 AM

Sarum by Edward Rutherford is historical fiction. It follows several families throughout centuries in England, beginning in time when the island was still connected to the mainland. I read it after a visit to England, when all the sights were still strong in my mind, and this book explained the why’s, who’s, and how. He’s a wonderful story teller and paints beautiful pictures for your mind. He has many other history fiction also.
Another old author is Wilber Smith. Exciting, historical fiction.

CoachKandSportsguy 07-14-2021 09:01 AM

Any books by

Malcolm Gladwell
Michael Lewis

non fiction reads. . .

Jerry101 07-14-2021 09:25 AM

… how about the Bible!

NiteTera 07-14-2021 09:36 AM

It's Stephanie Plum, the author is Janet Evonavich, they are a great fun & funny read. Try to read in order as the characters become more developed as the series progresses. I've embarrassingly laughed out in a crowded waiting room.

EMill28 07-14-2021 10:11 AM

I enjoy reading Mary Higgins Clark books. All are mysteries.


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