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I can't stand that either! I just read a book and the cover was the movie promo with Russell Crowe. almost didn't buy the book but just made sure I turned it over every night when I was finished.

PLEASE don't put Ranger on the big screen!

Yes, a lot of Jennifer's writings are around Philly.

I second 'Dont stop the Carnival' (Herman Wouk) - dated but fast read and still applicable...

Whatever the visitors leave behind at Larry's Landing's Library.
-Ruth

I LOVE the "Shopaholic" series - the best for a great light read and funny, funny, funny,

Pia

MrB wrote:I'd recommend any of Carl Hiaasen's books. Even set in south florida, they have an island vibe and are perversly funny. Try to do them in order if ya can but if not, the can't miss ones are 'Native Tongue' 'Sick Puppy' or 'Double Whammy'

Very strong second on Hiaasen's books.
Think Elmore Leonard set in south FLA - wacky murders, missing persons, and rightous revenge seeking characters with laugh out loud situations and rants about the paving of paradise.
Those mentioned above plus "Tourist Season" and "Stormy Weather". Not critical, but one reason to start with one of the earlier ones as noted above is there are some recurring characters.

And dont forget of course his two books written for tweens and teens - "Flush" and "Hoot", both enjoyable for readers of all ages.
JMQ

mary beth wrote:for those in reading groups, did you read the book called The Reading Group? Written by an english girl who's name escapes me. Elizabeth something. Very good.

Would like to be in a group but I am a slow reader and always fear not being done in time! Too much pressure for me - like going back to school!

Not Elizabeth Berg is it? That's the only Elizabeth I can think of off the top of my head

As for my bookclub you would fit right in .. its really more of an eating club as we do a potluck at every discussion. Not readin the book is forgivable ... not bringing a good dish to share is not

Elizabeth Noble - Amazon is my friend

http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Group-Nov ... 748&sr=8-1

I know a good dish when I see one! I could do that!

I mostly read Historical Romance novels. I did LOVE the Outlander series and the Harry Potter books are always good to re-read before a new one comes out although I have not had the time to do this it has been suggested by friends more than once!

When I do get a chance to read I want to be able to sit down and read a book in about 4 or 5 hours. I can do that with these. I get too wraped up to put it down before I am finished reading it! If I start one too late I am reading all night!

I had no problem reading on the beach our last visit but I had a problem with people wanting me to listen to them. That made reading and socializing impossible so I put the book away till I was alone. That meant with 17 people it wasn't till we were back on the plane to go home! I wish I had 20 days to just enjoy!

I absolutely love reading Nelson Demille. His early books (Gold Coast, Word of Honor, General's Daughter, etc) He's my fav, but I've read everything he's written so he better hurry up and write another one before I go in June!!

Try these by J. Maarten Troost. They're laugh-out-loud funny. Although they are stories of South Pacific islands, not the Caribbean...still very appropriate for an island vacation.

Titles:
The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific
Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu

I'm a big reader, but am with the others and don't read too much while on island. I love looking at the water, watching the birds, kids playing, etc. Also spend tons of time in the water, snorkeling, swimming or just floating in the wonderful water. But I do enjoy reading on the plane and waiting in airports. These suggestions aren't for everyone, but if you like adventure, you may enjoy them.

Lost in the Amazon by Stephen Kirkpatrick. He is a photographer who goes to Amazon to get wildlife photos, but things go very wrong. If you are into backpacking and camping, and have had a trip go wrong, you will appreciate this book. Easy read.

End of the Spear - I enjoy reading about people who live among different cultures and this was very enjoyable.

Sufferings in Africa: The Astonishing Account of a New England Sea Captain Enslaved by North African Arabs (very old book - quite an amazing story and interesting descriptions of Saharan culture)

Adrift: Seventy Six Days Lost at Sea (older book)

Endurance - Shackelton's Incredible Voyage - this is a really incredible (true) story

I just finished an excellent book called The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. Detailed family saga about a family that has come to America from India and there immersion into the American Dream/culture.

Betty wrote:I just finished an excellent book called The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. Detailed family saga about a family that has come to America from India and there immersion into the American Dream/culture.

I think there is a movie coming out based on this book...or it is already out. I think it was at Sundance or The Tribecca Film Festivle

Betty wrote:I just finished an excellent book called The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. Detailed family saga about a family that has come to America from India and there immersion into the American Dream/culture.

Yes, I loved that book. If you have not read it already, check out her book The Interpreter of Maladies. It is amazing--won the Pulitzer Prize.

Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I have to admit that I am cheating and reading a bunch of the things I had set aside for the trip, so will be resticking with some of your recommendations.

Liams .... Please check out my previous suggestion, Snowflower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See, my sister in law insisted i read it, ( I didn't really want to), it was the best book I have read in ages, I loved it! I would not steer you wrong!