I am not in any way making fun of the social distancing we are all having to do. In fact, if you read my other blog you know that is not what I am doing. I thought I would have a fun giveaway and maybe give everyone a little laugh. My younger is so upset about not being able to go to all the places she wants to. She had concerts planned and places to go, people to see. I work from home so I’m here a lot anyways.
I saw something on Instagram that caught my eye and I sent it to her. It was how social distancing was something bookworms were born for. I will admit I fit that bill. I have no problem staying in the house and reading if at all possible. With the kids in the house with us instead of at school there is only so much entertaining that can be done. Thankfully I always have books on hand. I keep a box full of recent books as well as classic for various ages. I pull them out when we need them. Of course I also have my books and we all have kindles.
I actually have about fifteen books that I need to get finished by the end of next week for reviews that are coming up in the next couple of weeks. That number will fluctuate as the week continues and I read some. Then I will receive new ones. I even have a spreadsheet of emails I need to send out to authors asking for reviews. I’m a bit behind in that and it is honestly because I have a hard time saying no to an author. It is something I am working on.
I used to have an assistant who went through the requests first for me but now I do it for myself. On top of that some of my favorite authors have released new books this week. Not to mention I have been working on rereading a series I haven’t read in a while. I like to visit my favorites again. Oh and I am working on reading my way through the bible by the end of the year. So I have more than enough reading to keep me busy. It is never enough in my book (pun intended!)
I thought with everyone staying home we would all need book ideas. Of course, you can find those here on the blog since I am always posting new reviews, recommendations, etc but I really wanted to hear from you. Share with us the book you are currently reading, one you recommend,an author you love, anything as long it pertains to books. They can be audio books as well. Just drop it in the comments below and then take the entry for doing so on the Rafflecopter. FYI…. there is an extra entry for a second comment on a different day.
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Book I liked recently: Kiwi Rules (New Zealand Ever After Book 1)by Rosalind James
Appreciate the giveaway!
I am reading beautiful disaster by Jamie McGuire. Enjoying it alot.
I have some authors that are just an automatic buy. Kristen Ashley is one. Cherise Sinclair is another. If they wrote it, I have to read it. I’ve never been let down or disappointed by any of their books. I know if it has their names on it, I’m going to love it.
Stone Cold Kiwi (New Zealand Ever After Book 2)
by Rosalind James
I’m currently reading the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. I can’t put it down! Sooo good!
I recommend trying Francine Rivers books! She’s an awesome writer!
Just finished reading “The Perfect Dress” by Carolyn Brown. It was cute/sweet romance, free through Amazon Prime’s digital library. Just getting ready to start “Slay Three – Revenge” by Laurelin Paige. (Yay!!! I’ve had this one on hold for digital checkout for weeks!)
I really love Stephen King books.
I have been interested in Saltwater Cove.
I recommend The Family Journal by Carolyn Brown.
Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
by Rachel Hollis
I am not reading anything lately
I recommend The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton.
I recommend the children of blood and bones
A book I just read and really enjoyed was ‘The Silent Patient’ by Alex Michaelides. Happy reading everyone and thanks for the recommendations 🙂
My favorite book of all time is Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt.
Another great book I read years ago was The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
I recommend trying Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson.
I’m not reading anything right now, but I recently got through re-reading Sense and Sensibility.
I am reading a book that is a romance, LOL funny, paranormal and suspenseful. Shelly Laurenston is one of my favorite shifter authors. I am currently reading her ARC, Badger to the Bone. It is her third honey badger shifter book and her funniest of the 3. Her earlier shifter books are all LOL funny. I highly recommend her!
I am reading A Midsummer’s Night Dream by Shakespeare; I am feeling classical comedy today. 🙂
I am currently reading Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins.
I’m reading The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James and really enjoying it.
Currently reading Pretty Revenge. I would recommend The Last Witness.
Not reading anything right now
Hmm, One of my favorite authors is the late Terry Pratchett. He wrote fantasy, and you might think what does he have to do with romance??? Well, there was often romance in his books, and it was often funny as all get out and still touching.
I am actually listening to a book series right now and am really enjoying it. It is the Alex Craft series by Kalayna Price. The first book is titled Grave Witch. I like sci fi and paranormal romances and loved everything ny Ilona Andrews, especially the innkeeper series.
I just finished The Heartless Tide by T. M. Basher. I couldn’t put it down. It is romantic suspense with a cliff hanger.
Missing by the Sea (Haunting By The Sea Book 3)
by Kathi Daley
Rich dad poor dad has an interesting perspective.
I recommend My Way to You by Catherine Bybee.
I am now reading Little Women to the girls. They love to be read to.
I enjoyed reading Tina Fey’s “Bossypants”.
I would recommend Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
I like the hobbit, it’s a timeless classic.
Every few years, I re-read The Winds of War and its sequel, War and Remembrance. They are big, thick books that take forever to read, lol, but I love those sort of family sagas with love and conflict.
Strong Voices: The Story of the Women’s Chorus Movement Paperback – June 12, 2018
by Rita M. Kissen (Author)
I have some really good books over the years. Two authors that I like are Jonathan Kellermanns and Greg Isle.
Another author I like is David Baldacci. He has some really good books.
I’m re-reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen right now and enjoying it.
Another suggestion: “She’s Come Undone” by Wally Lamb.
I recommend The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright.
Right now, I’m reading Berlin At War by Roger Moorhouse. It’s non-fiction, and a really good look at WWIi in Berlin, if you’re looking for a deep dive into that era.
The Next Always: Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 1
by Nora Roberts
My granddaughter wanted books for Christmas… one of them was A Long Way From Chicago (Puffin Modern Classics). She was in a reading contest.
I enjoyed reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch.
One more suggestion is: Tracy Brogan
Crazy Little Thing (A Bell Harbor Novel).
I am reading The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. So far it is good but I am only a few pages into reading it.
I recommend reading Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand!
I remember first reading ‘romance novels’ as a teen back in the Seventies. Back then, most of them were from Harlequin. They were very different, lol, to say the least. There was definitely no sex. If you were lucky, the two main characters kissed at the end.
If you like thrillers/suspende/mystery I have found Greg Isle’s to be a good author. I’ve enjoyed his books.
I love Kindle Unlimited.
I am reading Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice right now.
I also recommend: Always Enough by Kelly Elliott.
I also like The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard,
“Of mice and men” wasn’t bad.
I enjoy reading historical romances. I especially like stories set during WWII or during the Russian Tsars’ era. I have no idea why those periods draw me in but they do.
I’m reading Becoming by Michelle Obama and am really enjoying it.
The Last Boyfriend Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 2
by Nora Roberts
The next book I have to read is The Feast of All Saints by Anne Rice
I recommend reading the Martian. The book that is like the movie with Matt Damon. A good read
I also like Where the Heart Is by BIllie Letts.
Another recommendation is: Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke.
The outsiders is a good one
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of non-fiction, too. Erik Larson is one of my favorite non-fiction authors. Check out any of his books.
The Perfect Hope Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 3
by Nora Roberts
I have the book The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie on my list to read.
I would also recommend The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan.
I also recommend Between Love and Honor
Tracy Solheim.
I would recommend lethal game by christine feehan. Couldn’t put it down
Lord of the flies
Lately, I’ve been looking for a good thriller or suspense book. I like books like those written by Jonathon Kellerman or Patricia Cornwell.
I would also recommend the Stephanie Plum series by Erin Evanovich. Hubby and I have been listening to the audio books. We love them!
Trying and failing to find early books by Anne McCaffrey in ebook form.
I just got the book I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie by Lani Lynn Vale
I also recommend Smolder by Tracy Solheim.
I recomend The Wedding Date. A great read.
You know, I’m not home right now and I can’t access my to read shelf, lol. It’s driving me a little crazy. I really want to read a good Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane mystery.
Harry potter series for sure
I’m sorry that my library is closed, but glad all their ebooks are still available.
Catching Fire by Suzanne collins was quite good
I am going to read Subterranean by James Rollins sometime in the near future.
The Summer House by Jenny Hale is another recommendation.
The outsider (short story)
I just recently discovered an author named Alexa Kingaard. She writes what I guess you would call love stories set against very well-drawn eras. Her newest is called Keep Forever and it starts with the Sixties, Vietnam, etc., and follows the characters through the years.
The Oysterville Sewing Circle: A Novel
Susan Wiggs
I recommend the Kon-tiki expedition. It is a great adventure book
I am thinking of reading the book Royal Rebel: A Royal Romance (The Haldonia Monarchy Book 1) by Laramie Briscoe
I enjoyed A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Blanche was an unforgettable character.
I also recommend Butterfly in Frost by Sylvia Day.
The girl with the dragon tattoo
Hmm, if I had to recommend authors to someone, I’d say, for mysteries, go back to Dorothy Sayers, for fantasy, go for Terry Pratchett. If you want romance, I like the old classics, like Emily Brontë or Jane Austen.
I enjoy anything by Nicholas Sparks
Perfect Chemistry is a great romance read
I have been interested in reading Untraceable by Laura Griffin.
I want to read the new Jessica Simpson story.
Harry potter series.
I sometimes miss those old Barbara Cartland romances. They were really popular when I first started reading romances, back in the late Seventies. She was a character all on her own, too, lol.
I’m currently reading Mockingbird by Charles Shields.
“The Library Book” by Susan Orlean
The Great Gatsby is a classic.
Neuromancer is a great sci fi read
I’m currently reading The Dare by Lauren Landish. It’s definitely a page turner and great read so far.
I have been curious about After Sundown by Linda Howard.
I love reading anything by author Stephen King. I just love him always have.
Another author that I just love reading and can’t get enough of is John Grisham.
The narnia series.
I’m hoping to get a copy of the new Erik Larson book soon. It’s about the Churchills, so it should have some scandal and love and war, etc.
I like books by Nora Roberts
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is a good adventure book. Very exciting
From reviews I want to read Maybe Swearing Will Help by Lani Lynn Vale
I am reading a few books right now. I just finished reading Fake It ‘Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy. Really good!
I have been interested in Girl with a Rose by Leslie Wolfe.
One book that I enjoyed reading in my life was The Hobbit it is an amazing read and I recommend it to young readers.
Here’s a confession: I’m not a big fan of the books like 50 Shades of Gray. In fact, I thought it was some of the worst writing I’ve ever read, lol. I read a few pages and just tossed it. I think there’s no reason for so-called ‘romance novels’ (they called them that perjoratively when I first read them, in the Seventies) to be less than a really great read. I want strong, well-written characters, plots that are not easily sussed out way before you get to the end of the book and well-written books.
Bridge to terabithia
The Ragged Edge of Night by Olivia Hawker
This is a book I want to read now that I am stuck at home.
When I was a kid I really identified with Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
Been wanting to read Colleen Hoover
It Ends with Us.
I am rereading charlotte’s web to the kids
I recommend Jane Porter books I love The Good Woman, The Good Daughter and The Good Wife.
I’m thinking I’d like a good mystery, old style, that combines with a good love story. I’m thinking of something like the old Peter Wimsey & Harriet Vane or the Thin Man mysteries.
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Romance Novel
by Mandy M. Roth (author)
The lottery is a neat short story.
I want to start reading some books from Audrey Niffenegger
I have been interested in reading Dean Koontz Devoted.
Amy Tan is a great author. I really enjoy her cultural perspective.
I enjoyed Bared to you by sylvia joy
I recommend author Nora Roberts. I have read a ton of her books and still have a ton to go, she has written over 225 novels.
Alex ryder series.
I like those family saga type novels, the thick ones that seem to last forever, lol. They make me feel like I’ve lost friends when they end because I’ve spent so much time with them. A good one is And Ladies of the Club.
“Elevation” by Stephen King
I’m currently reading Stephen King’s “The Institute.”
Born n Fire by nora roberts is a super steamy read.
this weekend I want to read some Stephen King. It just seems like that kind of week coming up.
Frank McCourt was a great writer who really drew you in to his upbringing in Ireland.
I’m also interested in Outfox by Sandra Brown.
One author that I could recommend is the great Charles Dickens. I think he was so ahead of his time and amazing.
You know, I’d like to read something really funny right now and I have no idea what it would be. I feel like there aren’t a lot of love stories that are funny. It’s all drama. If anyone knows of one that is more comedy than drama, I’d love to know about it.
I’m having trouble with my Kindle Fire. It keeps loosing my books.
I am reading the ebook Never too late. very sweet
My husband is a big Stephen King fan. He especially liked The Shining.
I’d like to read Dakota Born
By Debbie Macomber.
I would recommend author James Patterson to anyone. He is a great writer and his books are full of adventure.
If you like mysteries/suspense/thrillers, I’d say try Jonathan Kellerman. I love his books. I’ll stay up all night reading his books because I just can stop.
I just finished reading Devious Lies. It was an excellent book!
Today I’m reading something by Kate Snow.
I am reading The Duke and I by julia quinn
Ernest Hemingway is also one of my husband’s favorite authors.
Been curious about Murder in the Manor by
Fiona Grace also.
I so love reading a good romance novel and recommend author Danielle Steel her stories are we well written.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much I used to like Maeve Binchy’s books. I realized it’s been a while since I read one. I really recommend her books, and I’m going to go read one, too!
re-reading some old Robert Heinlein.
I usually enjoy John Grisham novels!
I recommend author Tom Wolfe. I really enjoy his books they keep me reading.
hunger games series.
I am currently reading The Maze by Catherine Coulter.
She is fantastic!
I was just thinking of the Annie Darling mysteries. I would definitely recommend them. She and her husband Max are a great couple of characters.
I’d forgotten how many books Robert Heinlein wrote.
Badger to the bone is a fun new romance read I just started
I am interested in Love Letters by Debbie Macomber.
When I was a teen I was really into John Grisham books.
I recommend author Jane Austen, I really enjoy her books.
Percy jackson series
I was just thinking of an author named Janet Dailey. When I was much younger she wrote a lot of the ‘romance’ books I read. She had several series. I’d enjoy revisiting her books.
The picture you have with your tweet makes me laugh. Talk about always having your nose in a book!
Born standing up by steve martin is a funny read
I recommend author John Grisham, I have always loved his books smart writer.
I also want to read After the Climb (River Rain #1) by Kristen Ashley.
Who moved my cheese.
I’m telling you, this quarantine is getting to me. I need light-hearted books. I’m thinking of going back to my favorite childhood books, like Stuart Little. I might need that.
Next book up: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
I recommend the Afterlife by Julia Alvarez
Several of my family members are big fans of the writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
I’m curious about Fern Michael’s book
Deep Harbor.
I would recommend author Dan Brown. I find his books exciting to read and quite the adventure.
Promised no neverland.
I’ve always been a fan of certain eras, like WW1 or Russia in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, the dying days of the Czars. If you’re looking for a good but tragic love story from actual history, try Nicholas & Alexandra by Robert Massie. It’s the true story of the last Czar and Czarina.
Having an issue with my Kindle. Seems to have lost a couple of books.
Jennifer probst is one of my favorite romance writers. loved her book Love on beach avenue
My husband likes The Lord of the Rings books. He’s read them in both English and Portuguese.
I recommend author Mark Twain his work is timeless and special.
I’m also interested in reading Treasure Me, Cowboy by Debra Clopton.
The books by agatha christie
Sometimes, I like a nice story with characters I’m comfortable with. For that kind of book, I like the #1 Ladies Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith. The characters are great, like old friends.
Finally got Stranger in a Strange Land to show up on my Kindle.
If you like science books silent spring is very interesting
I am interested in reading Colleen Hoover’s
It Ends with Us.
For kids I really like Ryan T. Higgins’ Mother Bruce series. My daughter loves the Mother Bruce books.
I recommend author Ernest Hemingway, I really enjoy his work.
To kill a mockingbird is one that I’d enjoy.
Hmm, you know, answering a question on another of your posts reminded me of that classic love story. Lovers don’t get more star-crossed than Scarlett and Rhett, lol. If you’ve never read Gone With The Wind, you should. Read it knowing you will find offensive stereotypes, though. It is as much a comment on the time it was written, the 1930’s, as it is on the Civil War era. But the core love story is worth the effort.
I also like Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia owens
My daughter loves to read the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
A book that I enjoyed reading and that I would recommend is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
I really don’t have a lot of time to read but I do love Stephen King or any kind of thriller. I did read Gone With The Wind about 10 times.
An author I very highly recommended is Ilona Andrews.
Another author i recommend is Patricia Briggs.
Been wanting to check out The Sunday Potluck Club by Melissa Storm.
If you’re looking for books that are really different, try author China Mieville. One book had two cities that occupied the same space at the same time somehow, and they knew about each other but were not allowed to cross over. Yet somehow it all made sense, lol.
The outsiders is a good one.
I have been enjoying The Art of Destiny
I am also interested in reading Rie Anders series On Island.
I have always loved books since I was a little girl. Such a great way to relax and de-stress!
I recommend reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, it’s a great book.
Not sure if I said it before, but percy jackson.. also evil genius is ok
I guess the current World situation is what reminded me of a book I read years ago called The Hot Zone. It was by a doctor who had worked in areas of the World hit by ebola and other contagious, deadly diseases. It was non-fiction. It was a fascinating book, and worth the read.
Currently reading The Clockmaker’s Daughter.
I am currently reading Focused: a hate to love sports romance. It’s a well written book that has me staying up too late at nigh to read!
Two crowns for america is a great read
I recommend author Virginia Woolf she was a great writer.
I am curious about Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham.
My all time favorite book is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. I read it to make me happy when i am down, which I have been during this quarantine.
I enjoy Dean Koontz novels. I like stories that keeps me guessing.
I am currently reading “The Book of Awesome” and really enjoying it 🙂
i am currently reading It Was Always You by Sarah K. Stephens. i am not far enough to let you know if i recommend it..so far i’m liking it though.
As a kid, I loved reading books by Beverly Cleary. She wrote the Ramona the Pest books. I thought about those the other day when I saw a news story about Beverly Cleary turning 104, I think! Wow. Her books were some of the first books remember reading, when I was probably 6 or so.
Nana manga is a good one I hear.
I like Kindle Unlimited. Good way to find new authors.
Hi…just curious about something. I along with a few others were commenting daily and entering daily on this giveaway, but I don’t see any of those people (or myself) listed among the winners. I now wonder if it’s not even worth commenting daily since no one who did was able to win. Am I missing something here? Sorry to be suspicious but I was very surprised none of the daily commenters won, since there were many prizes up for grabs. Odds should be that one of those commenting daily would win something.