Suggestions please?

[jmc_bks]

I've just sent an SOS to The Biochemist and I'll share it here, too.

I'm in need of a really good book to read. The nonfiction selections I'm working on are fine, but there has been a serious slump on the fiction front. Heroines I want to bitch-slap. Heroes who suffer from rectal-cranial inversion. Pr0nish, pointless sex and unbelievable avowals of adoration. Sleuths who can’t find their way out of a paper bag. Too many vampires, werewolves, and Others.

Need a book recommendation for vacation, please.


And a follow up note: C appreciated all of the paranormal/urban fantasy recommendations I gave using your suggestions. She's devoured Carrie Vaughn's series and started on Lilith Saintcrow's.

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[jperceval.livejournal.com]

You've probably already read it, but I just DEVOURED the paperback edition of Innocent in Death.

Otherwise, have you read Rachel Caine's Weather Warden books yet? Or Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn?

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty compulsive about the In Death books -- must read immediately.

I've read the first four Weather Warden books and the fifth is TBR. I saw the sixth at the bookstore this weekend, but wouldn't let myself buy it. That's pretty much the only reading resolution I've kept this year -- no more buying later series books unless I'm up to date in the series. And I have Witchling TBR, too, I think.

Thanks for the suggestions!

[sarahf.livejournal.com]

Love your icon! Classic!

[jperceval.livejournal.com]

Thanks! In my case, it's definitely true.

[sarahf.livejournal.com]

I know I pimp it all the time, and it might not be good vacation material as it's an e-book, but Matthew Haldeman-Time's Off the Record is STILL one of the best romances I've ever read. Gay males with lots of sex, but the romance, the emotions, are incredibly written.

I fall back on Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen when I feel like this. Let me know if you need Heyer recs. Her An Infamous Army just came out again in trade paperback--totally worth the money. My local B&N has it on the "New in Paperback" table at the front of the store.

Um...I adore NR's Birthright, which is one some people haven't read. Otherwise, unfortunately, I don't have time for fiction right now, so I'm not sure what to recommend.

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

I have Off the Record in print -- it's softbound and there isn't an ISBN; it was POD, I think, purchased before I bought my e-reader. I remember really enjoying the book, too. Maybe it's time for a reread.

Thanks for the Heyer mention. I saw An Infamous Army at Borders last week (left without buying any books for myself!) but didn't feel motivated to pick it up. Austen always works, but I've nearly worn my copy of Persuasion out.

[miladyinsanity.livejournal.com]

It's sad, but I can't think of a romance novel that has truly wowed me in recent weeks.

I really liked Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora, if you're looking at fantasy. I kind of think it's worth working through the first two novels in Jennifer Fallon's Demon Child trilogy just for the final book too.

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the recs, I'll add them to my library list!

[davidgallaher1.livejournal.com]

Y: The Last Man, Book One, Unmanned. Trust me!

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

I've placed a hold/ship request one of the library's copies. Will report back after reading. Thanks for the recommendation!

[tinyluv.livejournal.com]

Lisa Renee Jones Hard and Fast? It's a sports related romance.

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

I picked up a copy of this after reading your review a few weeks ago. It's near the top of the TBR pile.

[(Anonymous)]

A favourite of mine is Buddha Da by Anne Donovan. About a middle class Glasgow family and how they cope with the Dad's sudden interest in Buddhism. It's written in local dialect which can be tough at times but you get the jist by chapter two. Have a great vacation! Lyvvie

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

Hi Lyvvie! Thanks for the rec!

[dogzzz2002.livejournal.com]

Okay, I can't help myself. Have you read Nalini Singh? It's paranormal galore but I swear, if you read it and hate it I'll never recommend another book to you. Promise. You can safely read them out of order but maybe start with Slave to Sensation and then have Caressed by Ice standing by.

Other than that, I got nothing.

CindyS

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

Cindy, I've got the first Singh TBR and I read the second one...didn't really like it, but that may have been because I didn't start at the beginning. Thanks for the rec, though :)