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Liamsaunt - you will love Prince of Tides, it's a great read. Of course, I really like Pat Conroy - Beach Music was also a great book. I saw an old movie recently starring John Voight called Conrack, which is an autobiography of his time teaching on a small island in South Carolina. Very good, but sad take on old-school standards for minorities.
I just finished a Janet Evanovich book about Stephanie Plum, that my SIL gave to me. I had never read any of her books before and I have to say that there were times I laughed out loud! It was hilarious! I'm thinking they will be great beach reads - short, light and funny.
I just finished a Janet Evanovich book about Stephanie Plum, that my SIL gave to me. I had never read any of her books before and I have to say that there were times I laughed out loud! It was hilarious! I'm thinking they will be great beach reads - short, light and funny.
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If you like the beach reads about the Caribbean, try an internet search for "Sir Harry Oakes murder". He was an American gold miner who struck it rich, moved to Canada then to the Bahamas and was murdered in 1943 in Nassau. Breezes Hotel in Cable Beach is located on the site of his mansion. The murder was never solved and his gold was not found. There are several books, but "Conspiracy of Crowns" by de Marigny is a great place to start.
Post trip book update:
I could not wait and dipped into the book pile before the trip, finishing both Lady Macbeth and Beside a Burning Sea before I left. LOVED Lady Macbeth.
I read the new Grisham novel—the entire thing—in the time it took to fly from Boston to St. Thomas. The guy sitting next to me turned to me when we landed and said “I sure hope that you brought another book!” It was a fast and enjoyable read.
The Temple Dancer—ugh! BORING. I really had to drag myself through this one. I almost gave up on it a couple of times, but did end up finishing it. I left it at Gallows.
Skinny Dip. Loved it! So funny. I am definitely going to check out other books by this author—if anyone has any recommendations for other books by him, let me know. John loved this one too. It had him laughing out loud on the beach more than once.
The Sex Lives of Cannibals. I enjoyed this, though I have to confess that--as always when I read a book like this--I wondered how the heck they could just pick up and move like that—and how he managed to live for two years on an island without working! Must be nice…
The Convent of Little Flowers. Good grief, what was I thinking?? This is NOT a beach book. It’s a collection of short stories. Let’s see…there’s one about an elderly couple who commit suicide by throwing themselves off the balcony of their apartment to escape the horrific physical abuse they endure from their son. There’s one about a 12 year old girl who commits sati at the demand of her village (that would be allowing yourself to be tied to your husband’s funeral pyre and burned alive). There’s one about a mother who, along with her sisters, murders her own daughter by stoning her and setting her on fire because she runs away with a boy from another religion. In case you were wondering, they murder the boy also, for equal opportunity horror. It goes on and on like this. Not what I was expecting from this author. I wish I had read it at home.
I actually ended up not bringing the Prince of Tides because my mother spotted it in my book pile when she was visiting before our trip and asked to borrow it. I am reading it now. It’s really terrific so far. I don’t know anything about the story—never saw the movie—so it’s a new world for me.
After I finish Prince of Tides I am reading Adrift on a Sea of Blue Light.
I could not wait and dipped into the book pile before the trip, finishing both Lady Macbeth and Beside a Burning Sea before I left. LOVED Lady Macbeth.
I read the new Grisham novel—the entire thing—in the time it took to fly from Boston to St. Thomas. The guy sitting next to me turned to me when we landed and said “I sure hope that you brought another book!” It was a fast and enjoyable read.
The Temple Dancer—ugh! BORING. I really had to drag myself through this one. I almost gave up on it a couple of times, but did end up finishing it. I left it at Gallows.
Skinny Dip. Loved it! So funny. I am definitely going to check out other books by this author—if anyone has any recommendations for other books by him, let me know. John loved this one too. It had him laughing out loud on the beach more than once.
The Sex Lives of Cannibals. I enjoyed this, though I have to confess that--as always when I read a book like this--I wondered how the heck they could just pick up and move like that—and how he managed to live for two years on an island without working! Must be nice…
The Convent of Little Flowers. Good grief, what was I thinking?? This is NOT a beach book. It’s a collection of short stories. Let’s see…there’s one about an elderly couple who commit suicide by throwing themselves off the balcony of their apartment to escape the horrific physical abuse they endure from their son. There’s one about a 12 year old girl who commits sati at the demand of her village (that would be allowing yourself to be tied to your husband’s funeral pyre and burned alive). There’s one about a mother who, along with her sisters, murders her own daughter by stoning her and setting her on fire because she runs away with a boy from another religion. In case you were wondering, they murder the boy also, for equal opportunity horror. It goes on and on like this. Not what I was expecting from this author. I wish I had read it at home.
I actually ended up not bringing the Prince of Tides because my mother spotted it in my book pile when she was visiting before our trip and asked to borrow it. I am reading it now. It’s really terrific so far. I don’t know anything about the story—never saw the movie—so it’s a new world for me.
After I finish Prince of Tides I am reading Adrift on a Sea of Blue Light.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
stjdeb - My cousin gave me one of Janet Evanovich's books and it was really funny! I mean lol funny! Some of the between the numbers books are a bit brief and a little "out there", but the numbered books are fabulous.stjdeb wrote:I just finished a Janet Evanovich book about Stephanie Plum, that my SIL gave to me. I had never read any of her books before and I have to say that there were times I laughed out loud! It was hilarious! I'm thinking they will be great beach reads - short, light and funny.
Just the thought of Stephanie's grandmother and Lulu (or whoever the other employess is) is enoough to make me laugh.
Becky, Carl Haissan (Skinny Dip) also wrote Nature Girl which I read last trip based on the recommendation of someone here. Very entertaining!! Also if you are a golfer her wrote "Downhill Lie" which I loved about his return to golf after a 30 year hiatus. It's also set in Florida. It's about time for me to start collecting my pile!
Been through a few pages...Carl Haissan:
First 3 are excellent:
* Tourist Season
* Double Whammy
* Skin Tight
Any one of these are great stories:
* Native Tongue
* Strip Tease (much better than the movie)
* Stormy Weather
* Lucky You
* Sick Puppy
* Basket Case
And his broadside at Disney:
* Team Rodent
First 3 are excellent:
* Tourist Season
* Double Whammy
* Skin Tight
Any one of these are great stories:
* Native Tongue
* Strip Tease (much better than the movie)
* Stormy Weather
* Lucky You
* Sick Puppy
* Basket Case
And his broadside at Disney:
* Team Rodent
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
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The same SIL that told me about Janet Evanovich (I admit I've already read three and have 2 weeks before the beach), also gave me an older Carl Haisson book about fishing tournements. It was a little dated, but funny. I did pick up Skinny Dipping for a beach read. I did just grab a few of the between the numbers books and they are ok, (Grandma & Lulu always present), I don't know if I like them quite as much. Liamsaunt - I happen to love the way Pat Conroy writes, it's captivating - I don't quite know how to describe, but I love his books. And they're not usually happy, light reading (pulp fiction - totally me), but I can't put them down.
Deb
It's OFFICIAL I have a NEW reading addiction: The Twilight Saga. It's all about thios incredibly pasionate romance between Edward, a Vampire who doesn't kill people and Bella who is completely in love with Edward and can't help herself. Seriously romantic and action packed!
Ok, yes I am thirty something and this series is aimed more at teens but OMG!!! This series is incredibly addictive. I think the official term is "Smitten and Bitten."
Seriously ladies, if you want something to throw yourself into that hopelessly romantic and interesting I highly recommend these books. I'm already on book 3 (half way through) and can't wait to get to the last in the series (book 4).
Amazon has them pretty cheap. I'm gonna be sad when it's over but I am sure enjoying the ride!
Ok, yes I am thirty something and this series is aimed more at teens but OMG!!! This series is incredibly addictive. I think the official term is "Smitten and Bitten."
Seriously ladies, if you want something to throw yourself into that hopelessly romantic and interesting I highly recommend these books. I'm already on book 3 (half way through) and can't wait to get to the last in the series (book 4).
Amazon has them pretty cheap. I'm gonna be sad when it's over but I am sure enjoying the ride!
*Another fine scatterbrained production
I just bought the first book in the Twilight series over the weekend as well. I'm only on page 32 right now, but I'm pretty sure that I'm going to like it. I bought mine in paperback at Walmart for $5.95. If I really get into the series, I will go back and buy the hardback.
I'm also struggling to get through Wicked. It is weird. And it just keeps getting weirder. I am hoping that there is one of those "Ah-Ha" moments, where all of the weirdness makes sense, and becomes worth it!
I'm also struggling to get through Wicked. It is weird. And it just keeps getting weirder. I am hoping that there is one of those "Ah-Ha" moments, where all of the weirdness makes sense, and becomes worth it!
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." -Isak Dinesen
Cass -- Twilight starts out a bit slow but really sucks you in! (no pun intended).
I did the same thing. I grabbed the first one in paperback at the airport or something in December and jsut got around to reading it.
Half way through I realized I was going to need the rest of them. Thank God for Amazon. They arrived before I finished book 1 so I could start book 2 right away. Like I said Amazon has them pretty cheap.
I did the same thing. I grabbed the first one in paperback at the airport or something in December and jsut got around to reading it.
Half way through I realized I was going to need the rest of them. Thank God for Amazon. They arrived before I finished book 1 so I could start book 2 right away. Like I said Amazon has them pretty cheap.
*Another fine scatterbrained production
I probably should go ahead and get on ordering the next one at least. When I get into a series, I'm the same way. I want to start the next one ASAP! I have hour lunch breaks at work, and I bet I'm done with this little book by the weekend!
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." -Isak Dinesen
Cass, I tried, really tried to love Wicked because I am such a fan of the Broadway show. It was just too weird for me and that is saying something. The show is far more lighthearted and really funny but at the same time has the some touching tear jerking moments and a beautiful score. If you haven't seen it already I highly recommend it.
my friend has recc the twilight series as well. i'm a sucker for vampires so i know once i start reading, i won't be able to stop. i plan on sinking my teeth into this series once i'm done with snowflower and the secret fan.
when i was sick in bed over the weekend, my wonderful hubby went out and bought season 2 of buffy the vampire slayer (the tv series, NOT the movie). i got hooked on that in college and it was so fun watching buffy and angel and willow and spike. dude, i'm such a geek.
when i was sick in bed over the weekend, my wonderful hubby went out and bought season 2 of buffy the vampire slayer (the tv series, NOT the movie). i got hooked on that in college and it was so fun watching buffy and angel and willow and spike. dude, i'm such a geek.
I definitely will still want to see the Broadway Production some day. I am glad to hear that it is not as weird as the book! When I read the chapter about "The Clock Of The Time Dragon", I just kept thinking...How in the world, do they act this out on stage! I'm by no means remotely close to being a prude but I mean, that part is weird!Agent99 wrote:Cass, I tried, really tried to love Wicked because I am such a fan of the Broadway show. It was just too weird for me and that is saying something. The show is far more lighthearted and really funny but at the same time has the some touching tear jerking moments and a beautiful score. If you haven't seen it already I highly recommend it.
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." -Isak Dinesen
Lysa-- you are NOT alone!!
I'm not really all that into Vampires or anything but I'm really enjoying the intensity of Twilight. I read several of the Vampire Chronicles books by Anne Rice but got frustrated with them. Never got into Buffy on TV but watched it occasionally/
Twilight definitely takes you back to your HS days when it was all about does he or doesn't he? Will I or won't I? You know all that confusing teenager stuff when the world seemed so much more complicated and tumultuous. Ahh first love!!
I'm not really all that into Vampires or anything but I'm really enjoying the intensity of Twilight. I read several of the Vampire Chronicles books by Anne Rice but got frustrated with them. Never got into Buffy on TV but watched it occasionally/
Twilight definitely takes you back to your HS days when it was all about does he or doesn't he? Will I or won't I? You know all that confusing teenager stuff when the world seemed so much more complicated and tumultuous. Ahh first love!!
*Another fine scatterbrained production