This is where I need your recommendations.

United States
July 19, 2018 9:50pm CST
Everyone by now should know that I go to a store and sell dvds. The store gives me half credit (store credit that is) and half cash. The credit I spend on books that they sell. I have bought twenty two thus far. I want to know some of your favorite authors, favorite genres, and favorite time periods to read about. All of these recommendations need to be in the fiction category. I will see if the store has it. If not, I do plan to eventually go to a store that keeps a catalog of what they offer and so I will still use your list. Please think of atleast five (though more would be grand!) books or authors that you like. It would be helpful if you told me why you liked it but that's not necessary.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
20 Jul 18
I like Anne Rice's fiction novels like Interview with the Vampire.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
I have read parts of those before and I have watched the movies. I thought about purchasing them but I am not sure. There is a section dedicated to vampires at the store I go to though.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@JustBhem Vampire stories is a genre I do keep coming back to. I used to read exclusively vampire stories.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I like to read Vampires story, so far I have a few of her books.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
20 Jul 18
As authors I like Stephen King, Dan Brown, Agatha Christie, Giorgio Faletti, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edgar Allan Poe. I do not like fiction, I love thriller and mystery books.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@LadyDuck That definitely sounds like an intriguing title. I will spend a little time later today reading the rest of my current book as I am itching to read others.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
The thrift store had a big volume of Edgar Allen Poe. There's one whole shelving unit dedicated to him. F. Scott Fitzgerald an Edgar Allen Poe are two authors we had to learn about when I was in High School. It's because of this that I don't really read them anymore. I was going to pick up And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie because they have two copies at the shop. I haven't read the book but I have seen the 1940's film and loved it. I haven't yet because I don't want to ruin the film with the book. I keep considering it though. I know, I am weird when it comes to these things. Dan Brown I've read before and even Stephen King. Giorgio Falletti I've never heard of but i'm assuming he's Italian?
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum Giorgio Faletti is Italian and his books were translated in many languages. The one I liked more is "I KILL". I have re-read the book last month.
@AmbiePam (85314)
• United States
20 Jul 18
I don't read fiction, but I have heard good things about JoJo Moyes, I believe, and Paula Hawkins.
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@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I read "The Girl On The Train". Those types of books are making trends as well. Like "Gone Girl" and one I just read "The Perfect Mother". You can tell by the book covers. They all have a similarity about them. They're like Women's Thrillers or something like that.
• United States
20 Jul 18
I have Paula Hawkins "The Girl On The Train" book. I read it when it first came out and just purchased a physical copy of it last week.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@patgalca I saw "gon girl" at the store the other day. I was so surprised to see so many copies of it and "The Girl On The Train." I am referring to the thrift store of course.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jul 18
Janet Evanovich- 1-20 something books, Stephanie Plus series. She is funny and they are all easy reads that leave you wanting for more. Comedy/ drama Jojo Moyes - the three books, just me, after you and still me - the are set in England mostly. Its about real feelings, lost and love. Drama James Patterson - All of his. Thriller/ who did it. Julie Garwood - Wired. Its fast paced. Supense/ romance That is a start. Wow ll their names start with a J.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
Haha, I just realized that too. That they all started with J. I have read James Patterson before. My ex mother in law was who got me into his books and I do have one of his books already. I want to get "The President Is Missing." Have you read it yet? Janet Evanovich - I can get a lot of her books there as there is about two or three shelves dedicated to her alone. Same with James Patterson actually. You had me at "England" with Jojo Moyes. I feel like I saw Julie Garwood there as well so I shall check her out. Thanks! Think of anymore then let me know.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
20 Jul 18
Anything by Dan Brown, especially the Robert Langdon series. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was one of my all time favorites, as well as George Eliot's Silas Marner. Time periods don't matter to me. I can get the feel of all of them.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
I read Shelley in High School. I do think I borrowed it from the library a few years after I graduated though. This makes me think of a netflix show I watched several months ago. Penny Dreadful. Of course that's an entirely different series in and of itself but it does feature Frankenstein. I digress, I've read Dan Brown before and I know I've seen some of his books at the thrift shop
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@KarenAnne (257)
• United Kingdom
20 Jul 18
I like Joanne Harris, she wrote Chocolat - and the book is much better and very different to the film (although I do like the film). Colleen McCullough's "Masters of Rome" series. Very detailed and well plotted covering the rise of Caesar. "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Set just after the Spanish Civil War, it's another book that draws you into another time and place. "Rebecca" by Daphne DuMaurier is always worth reading. If you've already read that one, then "The King's General" or "The House on the Strand" by the same author. The King's General is set during the English Civil war, I started reading thinking it was going to be another historical melodrama kind of thing and then it did quite a plot twist and had me hooked. "I Capture The Castle" by Dodie Smith. A very well-written coming-of-age story about a young girl and her eccentric family.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
I am going to start with I Capture The Castle because I've actually watched the movie adaptation on amazon. I don't normally read the book when I've seen the movie or vice versa. I've considered doing so for this one though. I will look the others up on goodreads to see if they are something that I would like. I can be picky about the books I read, especially if they are about history. Thank You.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@KarenAnne I have read historical fiction and then gone to research about it online to see what was real and what was very heavily fabricated. I prefer watching documentaries more than watching a movie's reenactment though.
• United Kingdom
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I can understand about being picky with books about history. I've thrown more across the room than I've finished reading! I'm pretty bad at watching historical films too - I'm the one going "that's wrong, that didn't happen," and get really frustrated because real history is far more interesting than the soap-opera rubbish they put on our screens.
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@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
20 Jul 18
The most books I have read by one author is Ed McBain. Most of them are the 87the precinct series of mysteries. Some are nursery rhyme titles, still mysteries but a different group of detectives. I've read 55 of of his books. He passed away a few years back, maybe 10. I haven't read all his books but I did read his last one. It was predictable. I love Sue Grafton's alphabet series. She passed away lasts year so "The Alphabet Ends in Y" her family says. Too bad she couldn't finish the series. These are about a female private detective. I'm not too into period pieces. Cathy Marie Buchanan is a Canadian author who has written a couple of great historical stories consisting of real events. Looking at the shelves most of my collections are mysteries including Lawrence Sanders and Andrew M. Greeley. Non-mystery authors I like are Joy Fielding (though some mysteries in hers), Debbie Macomber, and a bit of Danielle Steel. I have read some romance, particularly cowboy romances by Rae Anne Thayne. Not my favourite type of novel. I've kind of moved into Thrillers lately. Canadian author Linwood Barclay is fantastic. I'm almost at my 1,000th book read since I started keeping track in grade 7, some 45 years ago. I've read tons of authors and because I enter giveaways for books on sites like Goodreads I am able to experience different authors and genres.
@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I have to admit, I have some Nora Roberts in the house (and J.D. Robb) but haven't read them yet.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@patgalca I haven't picked up any of her alter ego's books. I have thought about doing so but I'm not sure since I know that she is J.D. Robb and I've read her style of writing as Nora Roberts.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
I haven't attempted to enter any book giveaways but I probably should. I like mysteries a lot. I'm not the biggest fan of detective novels but I do give them a try from time to time. Have You Read Granny Dan By Danielle Steel? It is one of my favorite books of hers. I've read Debbie Macomber before but I don't have any of her books. I love thrillers and horror a lot but I try to stay away from main stream authors. Their works are great but I like to support the up and coming authors the most. I couldn't tell you how many books I've read over the years. Reading is one of my favorite past times. I'll make note of the authors you've suggested so thank you. Also, and I know you said you don't like cowboy romance (I am not the biggest fan of this either, though I was in the past) have you read True Betrayals by Nora Roberts? It's a romance but it's also a mystery.
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@snowy22315 (169653)
• United States
20 Jul 18
I would have to put some thought into this. It couldn't be a quick response. I hope you get some interesting responses to your question though.
• United States
20 Jul 18
I don't really require a quick response. If you can think of any please let me know. I do hope I get a good amount of interesting responses.
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@snowy22315 (169653)
• United States
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am kind of elcletic in my interests. I just read what I think I will enjoy. I like a bit of everything..an no specific time periods really.
• United States
20 Jul 18
@snowy22315 I am easily influenced I assure you. I am somewhat the same as you in that I can pick something up and read it based on the most minute detail.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
20 Jul 18
I like Kresley Cole who wrote the Arcana Chronicles since the plot is interesting and fast paced. I liked Sherilyn Kenyon because she wrote about vampires being Greek gods , which i both love I like Lemony Snicket since his books are clever and quite funny
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I haven't even seen that one yet but yeah his books are just short and fun to read
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• United States
21 Jul 18
@lady1993 I will have to look for his books then. I am picky about my television viewing but more open minded with books.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
I saw Lemony Snicket's book a few dys ago when I went to the thrift shop. I might like his books. I didn't like netflix's adaptation of his works, I thought it was just too overdone.
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@jstory07 (134305)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Jul 18
Anything to do with UFO"s and Aliens. I like criminal stories.
@noni1959 (9887)
• United States
20 Jul 18
Favorite authors are C.J. Box, Jonathon Kellerman, Dean Koontz, Robert Liparulo, Jana DeLeon, Caprice Crane and a bunch of others. I like the C.J. Box Joe Pickett series. It's about a new game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming and is full of so much action you can picture yourself there. He paints such a good picture you can "see" it all happening. Robert Liparulo is a Christian writer but not in the sense you think. His Dream King series is my favorite and I still have all of the six hardbacks and won't part with them. You need to read them from the beginning. Originally they were geared for teens but I found myself engrossed as well as my oldest daughter, grandson and more. Start with the House of Dark Shadows if you do read. It's edge of the seat stuff.
• United States
20 Jul 18
I love books that transport me to the setting and time that they are written about. I'll check C.J. Box out. There are about five shelving units dedicated to Christian fiction and so I will look to see if I can find Robert Liparulo is there. I have some Dean Koont books already. False Memories and The Husband are the two I have so far. I haven't read either yet. What does Jonathan Kellerman write about? The name sounds familiar.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@noni1959 Ah okay thank you. I will check it out and see if it's something I would like to read.
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@noni1959 (9887)
• United States
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum The series falls under crime/detective. He is a psychologist in the Alex Delaware series which ironically, he actually has his Ph.D. in psychology with specialty in the treatment of children. He wrote some non-fiction books about some of this. He also wrote other books which are phenomenal. His Alex Delaware series begins with When the Bought Breaks which was written in 1985. Though you don't have to read in sequence, you probably should since the characters stay and evolve with changes here and there like his relationship with Robin. I love the detective, Milo, that he works with to help solve crime. His newest in this series in this year's Night Moves.
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@JESSY3236 (18885)
• United States
20 Jul 18
I like Chelsea Quinn Yarbro. She writes historical fiction about vampires. Although her books are hard to find. I also like Kylie Chan. She writes martial arts fantasy books. I also like Elizabeth Peters., She writes Egyptian mystery books. I also like Sue Grafton. She wrote alphabet mystery books. I also like Steve Berry. He writes adventure books like Dan Brown.
@NJChicaa (115921)
• United States
20 Jul 18
Kristin Hannah--Winter Garden, True Love, The Nightingale. OMG. Every single book is outstanding. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon of course. I am obsessed with that series. I never thought I would "get into" a time travel series but here I am. I also like Mary Kay Andrews for silly easy reads that I borrow from the library. I wouldn't pay money for them. They are wonderful but I'm done with them in like a day.
• United States
20 Jul 18
I am somewhat picky about time travel series. I have read a few good ones and then I have read a few duds. There was one that I read a few years ago about a Prince of Wales. The first book was wonderful but the sequel fell flat. The main character found herself back in the present and years later her children (the children of the Prince) went to the past to meet their father but she didn't go for whatever reason. I'll look into Kristin Hannah. I will see if they have any Mary Kay Andrews but I'll keep in mind not to pay over ten cents for those.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@NJChicaa Okay I will give it a try. I know it has to be at the thrift store I go to. There are about six shelving untis dedicated to Fantasy so I will look there first. I'll look in Sci Fi fiction as well. They don't have a dedicated section for historical fiction or time travel series.
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@NJChicaa (115921)
• United States
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum Outlander is great because the time-travel thing isn't *too* much. I'm not into sci-fi and I was immediately drawn in.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20 Jul 18
Okay, this could go on for a long time. But off the top of my head. 1. The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. SO much better than the movie. Beautifully written, long and just so so good. I was skeptical when I first started it but it was way worth it. 2. The Whole Towns Talking by Fannie Flagg. I think you would really love this one. As I stated when I wrote about it before. Probably my favorite of all the books by her I have ready. 3. Ghosts of Idlewood by ML Bullock. This I have written about before. It's the first of a series. About a group of friends that are restoring all houses, and try to release the spirits are hanging around the houses. This one was the best of the two that I have read so far. Really great historical fiction aspects too. 4. 20,000 Leagues under the sea by Jules Verne- I didn't read this until this year, but I am glad that I did. I'm sure you've read it already. 5. Anything by DW Davis. I met him on another writing website a few years ago, and read one of his books and decided to read all of them. They are set in NC and kind of have a beachy feel. He's a myLotter as well. Definitely check them out, they are on kindle. I am sure I will have more to share with you. Lol.
• United States
20 Jul 18
The Time Travelers Wife is actually on my TBR already. Oh, I know which mylotter you are talking about but I wasn't aware he had written any books or that they were set in NC. I am sure I will have to go to amazon to get those but I'll put them on my wish list. It's the list I use to save things I intend to purchase. I remember you talking about number 2 & 3 and I have number 2 in mind to look for already. I haven't read 20,000 Leagues under the sea but of course I've heard of it. Oh and you know I am always open to more suggestions book wise.
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• United States
20 Jul 18
@thislittlepennyearns I remember you reviewing The Aviators Wife. I've not read any of Michael Crichton, no.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum Have you read any Michael Crichton? The Jurassic Park books? They are pretty good. Gregory Maguire is a great author. Wicked was fantastic! I just got another one of his books on my Kindle to read. The Aviators Wife is good, I cant remember who wrote it. But I wrote about it in one of my book posts.
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