Reading is FUN-damental
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79697)
United States
February 18, 2019 9:40am CST
As many of you know, I love to read.
This year I decided to step out of my reading box and get away from the mystery/thrillers and enjoy some new authors and genres.
So far I've read these books and enjoyed them all very much:
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
In Her Bones by Kate Moretti
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Look Alive 25 by Janet Evanovich
The Great Alone by Kristan Hannah
I highly recommend any of these books and wonder if you've read any of them?
Of course I'll still be reading my mystery/thrillers as that's my favorite genre but I am hoping to find some more good books to read as the year goes on.
I have many actual books on my bookshelves plus hundreds downloaded on my kindle. I'm really never at a loss for a book to read.
For all my book loving friends in the myLot world....what are you reading?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Feb 19
I haven't read any of those, but some sound good.
I am still reading The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
I am about 107 pages away from finishing it. I may get it finished today, if I decide not to watch any television.
There is a website that I haven't visited in awhile. It shows authors that are similar to another. I was thinking of the site a few days ago. I'll drop a link here.
Literature-MapSimone St James ? What else do readers of Simone St James read? The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. Click on any name to travel along. Simone St James Christi Daugherty J.T. Ellison J. T. Ellison Emily
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@snowy22315 (169908)
• United States
18 Feb 19
Literature Map sounds like a handy tool.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Feb 19
@snowy22315 Yeah, I thought so.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
Wow that's an awesome link. You've opened a whole new reading world
@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
I haven't read either but I have read David Baldacci books
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
18 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 this is my first one.Mike read it first.Said that it was good read it and I am doing it.The boss spoke.lol
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
@amadeo I'm sure you'll like it. He writes some really good books
@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
We have to renew our library cards here every year or so.
@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
Any sort of books are a great way to spend time. I've read self-help throughout the years.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Feb 19
No I haven't and am a mystery book buff usually but some of those titles sound intriguing. Thanks I'll keep them in mind.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
All the storylines in the books I mentioned are interesting and make for a good book. The only one I'd say that was really truly fiction was Crazy Rich Asians
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
@MarymargII I want to see the movie but will wait until it comes to tv or Netflix
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 Yep and that one is very popular and apparently a great movie!
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@Janet357 (75656)
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19 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 frederick forsythe, sidney sheldon, sometimes ludlum.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
18 Feb 19
Have you read Jonathan Kellerman's? I have started reading his novels years ago. But I can't find the next book.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
18 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 I have his other books. But have not started reading.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
He's one author I've never read. I know he has lots of books and I always say I'm going to read one of his books
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
18 Feb 19
Definitely will write down the title... just finished listening to "The Room" Just ordered "Reality is Broken" so that will be my next one!!!
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
19 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 I'm curious about the movie now that I have "listened" especially Jack!! I'm really hoping that the author brings out sequels!!
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
I read The Room and also saw the movie. The book was far better but that's just my opinion
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@RasmaSandra (73365)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Feb 19
I will keep these books in mind. I am lately on a Jackie Collins streak and am going through her Lucky Santangelo series. Two more books to go.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
Wow I read all those Lucky Santangelo books years ago and I remember them even now. Lucky was one of my favorite characters and that series of books kept my reading for quite awhile. Glad you're enjoying them.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
hahahaha yes, you might be a very long time
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@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
19 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 To be fair it hasn't been too bad. It's very readable and I'm just over a quarter of the way through. At the rate I read it will probably be another 6 to 8 weeks or so before I get through it.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
Wasn't my normal read either but I enjoyed it too. I'm thinking of reading his other two books in that series.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I haven't read much historical fiction. Maybe I need to broaden my horizons even more.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I'm going to look and see what that book is about. You know me, I'm always looking for a new book
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Feb 19
Does that mean you've seen, or will see, the crazy rich Asians movie?
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I will see it when it comes on either Netflix or Hulu for free. I won't spend money to buy it to see it but it was a worthwhile book and I think it would make a good movie
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
19 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 
. Hopefully it'll be on one soon
. Hopefully it'll be on one soon1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157545)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I am currently without a book, but will check my shelves soon. I just finished an Agatha Christie trilogy, Miss Marple Meets Murder. Three unrelated mysteries. I need to go over to the next town and see what I can find to read. The library just received a 5 Star Award. I will have to go see what that means.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I haven't read Agatha Christie in years but I do remember reading all of her books. I think I got my love of mysteries from her
@snowy22315 (169908)
• United States
18 Feb 19
I was reading the virtual dust jacket of one called The Silent Patient that sounds really good. It is on the best sellers list. I bet the library does not have it yet.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
That title sounds familiar but I don't know if I have it mixed up with something else
@Tampa_girl7 (48926)
• United States
18 Feb 19
I've only been reading magazines. 
I do love a good book though.
I do love a good book though.1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
Magazines are a good past time too. Which are you favorites?
@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I haven't read those. Right now I'm listening to Mary Poppins Comes Back. I'm going to be finished with that one Thursday. I plan on reading Echo 4: The Last Edge of Darkness by Kent Wayne.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Feb 19
Yes I read Janet Evaovich, I have read every book she wrote, I think.
I am at the ending of a new author for me and she is awesome! I will reveal this one in a day or so, as a review, I hope the ending is as good as the rest of the book.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
19 Feb 19
I kind of remembered you said you like Janet Evanovich books.
Looking forward to your review on the new author you found.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Feb 19
I thought Janet Evanovich was mystery.
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@Marilynda1225 (79697)
• United States
18 Feb 19
It's sort of a mystery but generally on the humorous side.
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