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Who’s your favorite crime writer?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by photoquilty – mom of 2: Who’s your favorite crime writer?
Who’s your favorite mystery/crime/detective writer?

Mine used to be Patricia Cornwall, but lately I prefer Jonathan Kellerman. I think James Patterson is the worst writer out there. He can’t put an attractive sentence together. He’s like a 14 year old writing for school.
PD James is pretty awesome, come to think of it. Adam Dagliesh, right? And she wrote Children of Men, I believe, too, which was amazing. Good call!
Sapphire19: A trilogy is a grouping of THREE.

Best answer:

Answer by ♥monamarie♥
I still love Patricia Cornwell

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What to get my mom for her birthday?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by Areopostale: What to get my mom for her birthday?
My moms birthday is soon and i don’t know what to get her! She’s turning either 38 or 39 she’s a nurse that likes to read horror books by authors such as Shaun Hutson , Patricia Cornwell , Stephen King , Sandra Brown , and James Patterson
oh im looking for something i can make with a 9 year old that my mom will use for at least a while like a few years ago i got my brother to make a macaroni necklace and umm shes not gonna wear that so i want something worthwhile. Thanks XOX
ummm. hi again! it has to be homemade AND it can’t cost anything

Best answer:

Answer by Bob Diaz
$ 100
or a $ 100 gift certificate to that place she likes

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Mystery Books? Recommendations?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by Elizabeth: Mystery Books? Recommendations?
I love reaing mysteries. And I am looking for series/author recommendations.
I love: Sherlock Holmes, Janet Evanovich
Was Ok: James Patterson (Woman’s Murder Club), Sue Grafton, Patricia Cornwell (series started great but got weaker)
Hated: J.D. Robb, Kathy Reichs

I love mysteries with strong female leads, and I don’t mind leading men too. I am 18 so I want to enjoy a series I can connect with, you know. Reading about a 50 year old detective is not going to appeal to me. I love reading books with: detectives/cops, forensics, FBI, agents, etc.
So I am looking for great mysteries with likable leading characters. I love comedy/mysteries too! Lots of action is great also!

Can I recieve any recommendations?

Best answer:

Answer by MavistheMaven
Try Catherine Coulter’s FBI series. Strong female lead characters, some of whom start out not in the FBI and later end up there, depending on the book.

For belly laughs, try the Maggody series by Joan Hess.

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Can someone recommend me some books to read? Something like Janet Evanovich’s novels?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by Alex: Can someone recommend me some books to read? Something like Janet Evanovich’s novels?
I have finished most of Janet Evanovich’s novels, including the Stephanie Plum series, Alex Barnaby, etc. I am looking for new authors to try, so I wanted to ask for some recommendations.

I love
-Mysteries
-Romance (not heavy)
-Comedy
-Action/Adv.
(Can be a combination)
I do not enjoy the fanatasy genre, including vampire/magic series like Twilight, or Harry Potter (plus I am too old to be reading those). I’ve also tried other mystery novels including Patricia Cornwell, Sue Grafton, James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Kathy Reichs, but I did not enjoy any of them.

I am looking for books to enjoy, any suggestions will be helpful! Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by Museiq2
dean koontz might be good.

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Wanted… New Books/ Authors to read……?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by venus_maria_1: Wanted… New Books/ Authors to read……?
I really enjoy reading paranormal stories, (vampires, werewolves, witches, etc) I also like to read mysteries. I have read S. Kenyon, L.K.Hamilton, J. Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kelley Armstrong, J.Patterson, Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, S. Meyer, Boris Starling, J.K. Rowling
Please help, I have Nothing to read until Deathly Hollows is released…..
Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Chelby
I suggest Twilight by Stephenie Meyers, then New Moon, hey are Vampire books and are VERY good, plus she’s comming out with the thir one in september

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It’s the end of the month. What books did you read?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by das Buch: It’s the end of the month. What books did you read?
Here’s my list:

James Patterson–Sail
Patricia Cornwell–THe Front
James Lee Burke–Swan Peak
Jeffrey Deaver–Broken Window
Kathy Reichs–Devil Bones
John Sandford–Heat Lightning
Michael Connelly–Brass Verdict
David Wroblewski–Story of Edgar Sawtelle
Anita Shreve–Testimony
Faye Kellerman–Mercedes Coffin
Tess Gerritsen–The Keepsake
Brad Meltzer–The Book of Lies
Stuart Woods–Hot Mahogany
Jack Higgins–Rough Justice
John Saul–Faces of Fear
John LeCarre–A Most Wanted Man
Marilynne Robinson–Home: A Novel

And a lost classic:
Thomas Mann–Dr. Faustus

My eyeballs are worn out!

Best answer:

Answer by book_worm22
For this month, not many.

I’ve finished:
“The Tempest” -Shakespeare
“Paradise Lost” -John Milton
“Robinson Crusoe” -Daniel Defoe

and I’ve started:
“Jane Eyre” -Charlotte Bronte

and have gotten halfway through:
“Interview with the Vampire” -Anne Rice (I had to put it down to read my books for school)

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I like James Patterson’s books. Any suggestions for other authors? NO Patricia Cornwell, or Michael Crichton?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by julzeye: I like James Patterson’s books. Any suggestions for other authors? NO Patricia Cornwell, or Michael Crichton?

Best answer:

Answer by Ian A
Michael Grant
Scott Westerfeld

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Looking for a great summer read!?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by Nicole: Looking for a great summer read!?
I prefer authors like James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, and Richard Montanari. I am presently reading John Grisham’s “A Time to Kill” (pretty good so far). Anyone have any suggestions that will keep the little bit of free time I have interested in a book?

Best answer:

Answer by tallulah
summer sisters by judy bloom….Its not a kids book like so many of hers.very good

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With the passing of Robert B. Parker, who is left as America’s top mystery writer?

October 8th, 2010

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Question by Kevin k: With the passing of Robert B. Parker, who is left as America’s top mystery writer?
The American mystery writers are thinning out. Who is left out there to claim the throne? James Lee Burke? Lawrence Block? Sue Grafton? James Patterson? Patricia Cornwell?

Argue your case for your favorite American mystery writer. The only requirements are that they must still be alive as of Jan 20, 2010 and an American citizen by birth or naturalization.

Best answer:

Answer by daddysgirl93
John Grisham

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