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Author | Time | Post |
 Please recommend a good book! (Original post) |
birdographer | Dec 2020 | OP |
| Alpeduez21 | Dec 2020 | #1 | |
| LakeArenal | Dec 2020 | #2 | |
| tblue37 | Dec 2020 | #3 | |
| Laelth | Dec 2020 | #4 | |
| Nay | Dec 2020 | #17 | |
| KatyaR | Dec 2020 | #5 | |
| Srkdqltr | Dec 2020 | #8 | |
| birdographer | Dec 2020 | #9 | |
| Joinfortmill | Dec 2020 | #6 | |
| Runningdawg | Dec 2020 | #7 | |
| rzemanfl | Dec 2020 | #10 | |
| birdographer | Dec 2020 | #11 | |
| Freedomofspeech | Dec 2020 | #19 | |
| marigold20 | Dec 2020 | #12 | |
| northoftheborder | Dec 2020 | #14 | |
| Freedomofspeech | Dec 2020 | #18 | |
| Ohiogal | Dec 2020 | #13 | |
| planetc | Dec 2020 | #15 | |
| GigiLeigh | Dec 2020 | #16 | |
| birdographer | Dec 2020 | #22 | |
| SheltieLover | Dec 2020 | #20 | |
| jtb653 | Dec 2020 | #21 | |
| SheltieLover | Dec 2020 | #25 | |
| Rhiannon12866 | Dec 2020 | #23 | |
| SheltieLover | Dec 2020 | #26 | |
| Rhiannon12866 | Dec 2020 | #27 | |
| SheltieLover | Dec 2020 | #28 | |
| Rhiannon12866 | Dec 2020 | #29 | |
| SheltieLover | Dec 2020 | #30 | |
| Rhiannon12866 | Dec 2020 | #31 | |
| DesertRat | Dec 2020 | #24 | |
| japple | Dec 2020 | #32 |
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:30 PM
1. Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:38 PM
LakeArenal (21,937 posts)
2. My friend wrote a trilogy. The Orb and Arrow
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:40 PM
tblue37 (52,899 posts)
3. "The Paper Wife, by Laila Ibrahim.
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Response to Laelth (Reply #4)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 05:16 PM
Nay (11,946 posts)
17. That is a wonderful book. I haven't read it in years and should re-read it. nt
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:42 PM
KatyaR (3,379 posts)
5. The Chronicles of St. Mary's series by Jodi Taylor.
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The books have a bit of everything--a touch of sci fi (but not "sci-fi"
 , lots of historical focus, a bit of romance, and quirky English humor. I didn't think I would like them, but they are some of my favorites now. I highly recommend! |
Response to KatyaR (Reply #5)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:49 PM
Srkdqltr (3,270 posts)
8. Another St.Mary's reader!! My go to reread when stuck.
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:44 PM
6. Any Donna Leon mystery. Based in Venice.
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:46 PM
7. The same thing happens to me when I am REALLY depressed. I can't even finish a news story.
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:50 PM
rzemanfl (28,937 posts)
10. Start the Travis McGee series and read it in order, or the Spenser series or try
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:55 PM
birdographer (884 posts)
11. Thanks! Keep 'em coming!
Response to birdographer (Reply #11)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 05:22 PM
Freedomofspeech (3,989 posts)
19. I am having the same issue...
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 03:12 PM
marigold20 (895 posts)
12. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Response to marigold20 (Reply #12)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 04:06 PM
northoftheborder (7,400 posts)
14. Agree. This was the best book I've read in two years. Characters fascinating.
Response to marigold20 (Reply #12)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 05:19 PM
Freedomofspeech (3,989 posts)
18. I loved that book!
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 03:41 PM
Ohiogal (23,357 posts)
13. Becoming by Michelle Obama
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 04:26 PM
planetc (6,058 posts)
15. "The Watchmaker of Filigree Street," Natasha Pulley.
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 04:53 PM
16. I was in the same place
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you are. Nothing held my interest. So I thought I would go back and reread some books I haven't read in years, so when I quit half way through, no loss since I had already read them. Turns out they held my attention and got me back on track to reading. I started with some old Grisham novels and then some Michael Crichton.
I think it took some of the anxiety away and because my mind has been so scattered with everything going on in the world it helped that I knew the plot but found that I had forgotten more than I remembered. But for whatever reason that worked for me. Reread about 8 books and then was able to move on to new books. Don't know if that will work for you, but maybe something to consider. Good luck.  |
Response to GigiLeigh (Reply #16)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 07:47 PM
birdographer (884 posts)
22. I can try that
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 06:43 PM
SheltieLover (40,188 posts)
20. The Cat Who series
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Joe Grey series
Anything by David Rosenfelt! Carl Hiaasem - 20+ to choose from Anything by Grisham Anything by Baldacci  |
Response to SheltieLover (Reply #20)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 08:53 PM
Rhiannon12866 (152,744 posts)
23. I love the Cat Who series!
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I used to get them for my mother, but I read them, too! I really like mysteries, especially this genre!
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Response to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #23)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 11:08 PM
SheltieLover (40,188 posts)
26. Have you read the Joe Grey series?
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Wonderful series!!!
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Response to SheltieLover (Reply #26)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 02:54 AM
Rhiannon12866 (152,744 posts)
27. No, I have not.
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My favorites always were Dick Francis and Anne Perry (historical mysteries). I recommend both of them highly!
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Response to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #27)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 03:48 AM
SheltieLover (40,188 posts)
28. Omg!)
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Joe Grey is unlike anything else I've ever read.
 And I read a lot...at least 1 per day, most days.
Ty for the heads up on Francis & Perry! I'll check them out soon as I've just about inhaled another series. Have you read Rita Mae Brown's Mrs. Murphy series? Protagonist has 2 cats ) & a dog who talk to each other. Historical fiction in Virginia. Enjoy! |
Response to SheltieLover (Reply #28)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 04:08 AM
Rhiannon12866 (152,744 posts)
29. Dick Francis was a jockey for the Queen Mother back in the day
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And his initial books were about horses and racing (I grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY), but he was quite prolific and moved on to numerous other topics from politics to storm chasing, all mysteries of course. And Anne Perry has more than one mystery series, both set in different periods in history. They are both British, but one American historical mystery writer that I can recommend is Miriam Grace Monfredo. I actually met her once when I went to a book signing at a mystery book store that I used to frequent. Unfortunately, the woman who ran it closed shop to start selling books online. But Miriam Grace Monfredo also has more than one series set during Civil War days - with a female protagonist.
And I also read Rita Mae Brown! I not only read the Mrs. Murphy series, but ran across one fascinating book by her based on the adventures of First Lady Dolley Madison! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/165337.Dolley Thanks for the recommendations!
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Response to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #29)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 04:45 AM
SheltieLover (40,188 posts)
30. Oooooh...
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I'll have to try to find Brown's book about Dolly Madison & Monfredo. I'll be reading Francis for sure! Love horses! And cozy mysteries in general.
Ty!! |
Response to SheltieLover (Reply #30)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 05:05 AM
Rhiannon12866 (152,744 posts)
31. Yes, those are the kind I always liked, too
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And of course I loved the animal characters. I also tended to find an author that I really liked and go through an entire series!
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Response to birdographer (Original post)
Tue Dec 29, 2020, 10:53 PM
24. Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier
Response to birdographer (Original post)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 04:57 PM
japple (8,827 posts)
32. Old Baggage by Lissa Evans is funny, smart, heartwarming, and the characters are endearing.
