Like to read, bored w/the usual, need recommendations....

[bas71873]

I like to read, but have read everything by my usual authors so I need some suggestions......I like James Patterson, John Grisham, Harlan Corben and Lisa Jackson, so obviously, that's the genre I go for.

I sometimes read Nora Roberts, but she's not my favorite.

I have NOT found myself liking books by Sue Grafton, Catherine Coulter nor Patricia Cornwell (sad given where I live). I also am not interested in the Harry Potter nor the Twilight books.

Suggestions anyone???? I will take what I get and go to my local library

TIA

 

[clarabelle]

Have you tried Jeffrey Deaver?

 

[clarabelle]

I am listening to -"Under the Dome" by Stephen King right now and really enjoying it

 

[Holly]

I really love James Rollins.
He writes adventure-thrillers that are similar to Dan Brown's (the Da Vinci Code) but much better. Rollins is the only one who is currectly on my "go out and buy it the day it comes out" list.

I know he's nothing like the authors in your post, but worth a try if you're looking for something different.



Jodi Picoult writes a lot of books that are mired in legal intrigue, if that is what you like.

 

[RUDisney]

Please join us on the thread, 'What are you reading now?'.

There are pages and pages of suggestions. I've read so many things that have been suggested by this group that have been wonderful.

I enjoy the genre and authors that you like, but I've been able to broaden my realm of books because of this thread.

As far as a suggestion for a book is concerned, the best book I've read lately is Mudbound. I was so stoked about it that I offered it to my book club and we'll be discussing it next Monday night. That was a suggestion on the thread. The other book that is supposed to be similar but better is a new release, The Help. We are reading that for our January book club. The librarian actually ordered additional copies for us since it is so popular.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

The Help by Catherine Stockett

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

 

[gregokdisney]

Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. I recommend it to everybody. It's a non-fiction, but reads like the best fiction. It's a page turner for sure.

 

[wilma-bride]

I love harlan Coben books and have them all however I found they start to get a bit 'samey'. Two other authors that I have read reccently that are of a similar ilk are Linwood Barclay and Sophie Hannah. I'm pretty sure Linwood Barclay is an American author so you shouldn't have too much of a problem getting hold of his books. Sophie Hannah, however, is British so you may have to try a library or something.

Linwood Barclay's No Time For Goodbye is one fo my favourite books that I've read recently.

 

[mjkacmom]

I'm a big reader, and I really enjoy Jodi Picoult. Hate Nora Roberts.

 

[mjkacmom]

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

The Help by Catherine Stockett

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

I loved the first 2 you listed, so I'll try your 3rd!

 

[JohnsPrincess]

I'm currently reading "Child 44" by Tom Rob Smith. I wasn't really sure if I'd like it when I picked it up...but I'm LOVING it. It takes place in the Soviet Union during Stalin's era...it's Really Really good - I have a hard time putting it down to go to sleep!!

 

[Gabes_mommy]

Have you read any Tess Gerritsen yet? She is my favorite author for thrillers. James Patterson used to be my favorite, but his latest books have been weaker for me.

I also really enjoyed the Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris. It's a combination of humor, romance and mystery. The show True Blood on HBO is based off this series.

 

[DawnCt1]

Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn.

 

[lovemygoofy]

Linda Howard--very similar to Lisa Jackson
David Baldacci--similar to John Grishman but about D.C.
Suzanne Brockmann--military men and strong women who trying to save the world

If you like pure fluff try Rachel Gibson, Jennifer Cruise, or Janet Evanovich

 

[RUDisney]

I'm currently reading "Child 44" by Tom Rob Smith. I wasn't really sure if I'd like it when I picked it up...but I'm LOVING it. It takes place in the Soviet Union during Stalin's era...it's Really Really good - I have a hard time putting it down to go to sleep!!

I couldn't put that book down either. Very, very good.

 

[erincon23]

I like John Connelly -- thrillers with a weird twist. His newest one, though, is an oddy but a major goody, called The Gates. It's not long, but it sure was different (and GOOD!!).

Have you tried Diana Gabaldon? Her Outlander series is my favorite, but requires a big commitment.

Erin

 

[Heidict]

Please join us on the thread, 'What are you reading now?'.

There are pages and pages of suggestions. I've read so many things that have been suggested by this group that have been wonderful.

Do you have the link? I remember reading that thread a while ago, but can't find it now. Thanks!!

 

[KimR]

Have you read any Tess Gerritsen yet? She is my favorite author for thrillers. James Patterson used to be my favorite, but his latest books have been weaker for me..

I like Tess Gerritson, but particularly loved 'The Bone Garden'. It was a little different from her others, but her best by far. Also 'The Thriteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield is excellent - another mystery/thriller type book, yet different.

Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have a series of books that are excellent - particularly 'Cabinet of Curiosities' and 'Still Life With Crows' (they can be a bit gory, though). Elizabeth George is probably my favorite mystery writer - great characterizations and complex plotting, although she is losing her touch with later books. For mysteries with a bit of humor and quirky characters try Martha Grimes; although again, skip her later ones - she is totally losing it and I don't know how her last few were even published.

I'm very picky when it comes to books. I read 25+ books a year and probably only recommend one or two of them, unless I find an author I really love.

 

[KimR]

I like John Connelly -- thrillers with a weird twist. His newest one, though, is an oddy but a major goody, called The Gates. It's not long, but it sure was different (and GOOD!!).Erin

Is John Connelly the one with the characters Angel and Louis? If so, I've not been crazy about the storylines, but I absolutely love his humor, especially with those two. Maybe I'll have to try The Gates.

 

[my3sonsagn]

Jennifer Crusie is one of my faves; since you're more into thrillers than romance you might want to try the books co-authored by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. His genre is thriller/military special ops type books, and he writes the male perspective while Crusie writes the female perspective. They meld together really, really well. The two out now are "Don't Look Down" and "Agnes and the Hitman."

If you haven't tried Jack Kerley (now JA Kerley) I highly recommend him, too. His books are about a detective in Alabama who has a secret... his brother is a serial killer in a psychiatric prison.

Lisa Gardner has some good police/FBI thrillers, too; pretty much any of her newer stuff. Iris Johansen's Eve Duncan books are great, too; she's a forensic sculptor led to her profession after her daughter was kidnapped and never found.