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I need some suggestions, going through a reading slump!

I need some suggestions, going through a reading slump!

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Heather

Reading something out of the ordinary for me usually works when I find myself in a reading slump. ?

What do you typically read?

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HeatherQuestion author

I read a variety, I have been reading mostly YA lately. The last book I read was by Ann Rule, it was suggested by a friend. Oh and I forgot, just finished Defending Jacob, I was a little disappointed in that one.

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Heather

Hmmm… I don’t read YA or non-fiction, so I can’t suggest there. If you like suspense/thriller/mystery I’d suggest Tami Hoag’s Oak Knoll series, or Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta series. Alex Grecian writes a series set in Victorian England called Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad. I’ve only read the first book, The Yard, so far, but it was an incredible read! I just got the second book in today and am looking forward to starting it. Ummm… Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer was really good. It’s more in the Harry Potter “age appropriate” range for reading.

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Heather

Do you ever reread? Maybe reading a book you absolutely loved first go round will help get you out of your slump.

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HeatherQuestion author

The Scotland Yard books sound good, I think I would like them! Re-reading a favorite is a good idea, I have never done that!

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Heather

I loved the first one, and can’t wait to dive into the second! lol Good luck!! I hope it works!!

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Shelby

Some YA I loved: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, Love and Other Foreign Words by Erin McCahan, Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver, and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I’ve heard amazing things about Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum.

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Anne

I read Tell Me Three Things recently. Excellent!

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Jessica

I second the Patricia Cornwall Scarpetta series!

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Kevin

I just finished Because of Savannah by @Sarah. The first book in a trilogy

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Sarah

did u like it?

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Kevin

Yes Sarah, I wrote a review for your book on Amazon

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Sarah

Thank you so much. I am ecstatic my novel moved you in such a way! 🙂

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Monica

What got me out of my book slump was The Kite Runner! Amazing book

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HeatherQuestion author

I have read that, you’re right, it’s great!

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Monica

Have you read his other books!

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HeatherQuestion author

I haven’t, did you like them as well?

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Monica

I havent either, i just bought them so hoping to get to them soon.

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Monica

Shameless Self-promotion here! Take a look at my psychological suspense novel, just out this month to great professional and reader reviews: https://www.amazon.com/End-Miracles-Novel-Monica-Starkman/dp/1631520547

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HeatherQuestion author

I do like a good suspense novel! ?

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Monica

Here is a part of the latest reader review on Amazon: “This novel is a page-turner, sure to enlighten as it entertains. I could not put it down once I started reading because the story-telling is that good. I recommend you pick up a copy and start reading today.” Warning: several people have told me they stayed up into the night to finish, so if you get the book, start the second half during the day!

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HeatherQuestion author

Haha! Thanks! Sounds good!

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Kristy

If you like a good suspense, try “The Bullet” by Mary Louise Kelly
or “Lacy Eye” by @Jessica
Also @Mary‘s books are fantastic if you haven’t given her a try yet. ??

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HeatherQuestion author

I have come across Center Ring somewhere, it may have been here, and it catch my attention! My amazon order is getting longer! ?

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Kristy

@Heather 2 more: “Night Blindness” or “”Nowhere Girl” by @Susan ???
Sorry to make your list possibly longer…☺️??

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HeatherQuestion author

Haha! Bookworm problems, right?!?! Thank you!

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Monica

Try the Daniel Silva spy novels. NYT bestsellers all. I read any interview of him where he said he’d like to write a different genre of novels but his fans keep begging him to keep writing these

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Megan

Uprooted by Naomi Novik!

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Sydney-Rae

Kay Hooper Shadow Series, Dana Marie Bell Grey Court Series, Mina Carter, Milly Taiden, Jovee Winters (Marie Hall) Kingdom Series.

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Jenny

Lies & Other Acts Of Love-@Kristy,Sister Dear-@Laura, All The Stars In The Heavens-Adriana Trigiani to name a few good reads.

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Paige

Try Sophie Kensilla books.It’s what I read everytime I have reading slump and it works everytime

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Nita

Flight Patterns by Karen White
Lilac Girls by @Martha
Pieces We Keep by @Kristina
Coal River by @Ellen

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Rae

Reading slump? Do you mean you’ve read a few books you haven’t enjoyed?

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HeatherQuestion author

Not really, just nothing seems to really keep me wanting to turn the page.
I was disappointed in Defending Jacob though.
I have 3 that I have started but I just don’t want to stick to them.
I think I want the sky opens up and harps are playing experience! ?

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Rae

@Heather Do you have a preferred genre?

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HeatherQuestion author

I truly like a variety. From chick lit, to suspense, historical fiction. I don’t often read non fiction but have and have enjoyed them.

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Sarah

Another shameless self-promoter! 😉 but I’ve been receiving 4 and 5 star reviews on Amazon & Goodreads so that says something! 🙂 check out BECAUSE OF SAVANNAH if you want. no worries if not. it’s an easy read w/ fun loving characters! and I think you will like Mrs. White-Savannah’s Sunday school teacher and head of Bible camp in the summer. She puts “Jesus loves you” on everything & at first protagonist Dakota rolls her eyes at this but their relationship builds into an endearing one. If you don’t want to buy it Heather Annan Archer please ask your public library to order it. I would love it in Missouri! 🙂 I don’t make any money w/ a library sale but that is not my main concern. I honestly just want readers to enjoy my debut novel! Thank You & good luck w/ finding your next read. http://www.sarahpatt.com/

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