What is everyone’s favorite book, and why? I’m kind of in a book rut..
What is everyone’s favorite book, and why? I’m kind of in a book rut…..
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What is everyone’s favorite book, and why? I’m kind of in a book rut…..
Charlie St Cloud by Ben Sherwood. It was everything I needed at the time that I read it. I haven’t read another book yet that has had a similar impact on me, so I consider it to be my favorite.
Great; thanks! I’ll check it out!
One that recently jumped into my top 10 is Kings of the Wyld, By Nicholas Eames.
Oh, sounds interesting! Thanks!
Ruts are typically when I’ll do re-reads. My favorite authors to re-read are Mercedes Lackey (Valdemar Series) and Patricia Briggs. <3
I’m a HUGE fan of the reread. I do it often. I actually have a big pile of stuff to read, but can’t find the motivation.
@Brandy Aw. Do you have a favorite genre?
No, and that makes it all the more difficult! 🙂 I love non-fiction and fiction. I like horror and romance. I love Harry Potter. I love Christopher Moore, Brad Meltzer, Stephen King. I haven’t read any sci-fi and not much fantasy, though….
I just re-read Dog Stars by Peter Heller, for the second time. It is an almost perfect book in my opinion.
I just added it to the list! Thanks!
The Catcher in the Rye
I’ve actually never read that! It’s now on the list; thanks!
many readers did not actually like it. But I like it! lol.
I like it too. I say the haters are phonies. haha
lol. you made me laugh!
I loved this one but it’s one of those that splits options.
Indeed
Thanks! Will do!
You’re welcome
Oh my goodness that is a tough question. I have so many favorites. I’m a book nut too. Hi!
I know! It’s so hard to choose a favorite! (Hi!)
I was in a rut and got hooked pretty quick on Stacking Jack the Ripper
on my tbr btw
@Ana start it soon!
I will. i haven’t read reviews but bet it’s so good
I just finished Stalking Jack the Ripper literally 5 minutes ago. It was fantastic! Thankfully I picked up Hunting Prince Dracula from the library the other day so I can start it right away. ?
“Beach Music” by Pat Conroy. This story has characters in it that seem so real to you that you hate for the book to end. The story starts out with a widowed young father and his daughter in Italy who moved there to escape the pain of the memories of his wife who committed suicide. Despite the fact that this book has sadness in it it also has humor and hope. Pat Conroy in his novels writes from his heart and has beautiful descriptive phrases.
Sounds interesting! Thanks!
Troy, have you read everything? ? I love it!
Pat Conroy is one of my favorite authors
John Grisham is good too. I enjoy him
Wild Swans. Have bought close to 50. Pass them out
Absolutely loved this book! I don’t tend to like non-fiction books either.
Thanks!
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. I have read this book over and over for its emotional brilliance and excellent writing.
Great book ?
I agree
Hard to pick one …1984 is one of my favourites though
I can’t pick one but I read Eliza and Her Monsters and Foolish Hearts last year. Both helped me while I was in a rut and they were both genres I don’t tend to enjoy!
Thanks!
Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
That sounds GREAT!!
It’s an incredible book.
The Lady of the Camelias.. I love the novel, the play, the opera (La Traviata), and the ballet.. it’s impressive!!!
The mysterious Mr .Quin .
Danielle steel novels though they have painful beginnings but the end of the novel brings hope.She bases her books on challenges and realities of life.
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Many awesome recommendations
Thanks! I’ll check it out!
The Princess Bride By William Goldman. Its got everything in it, fencing, fighting, romance, giants. etc.
I can’t pick one!
The Art of Racing In The Rain by Garth Stein
Yes! Wonderful book!!
I was in a book rut a while ago. I have chosen to read a Susan Howatch (Cashelmara) which I realised I hadn’t read – I am loving it.
Extinction series
#2 Edge
#1Horizon
Victim: The Other Side of Murder by Gary Kinder because it had a huge impact on my life. I read it just before my sister was in an auto accident, then used the things the family in this book did to help her recovery. I just read The Last Thing She Ever Did by Gregg Olsen. Highly recommend it.
I LOVE The In Death series by JD Robb. I fell in love with the characters. I also love A Man Called Ove. Any book that can make me cry is GREAT. ?
Read a great non fiction to get out of a rut…whatever topic that interests you. That helps me when I get in a rut, and have enjoyed it so much that now half the books I read are non fiction.
The Dinner by Herman Koch. Listened to it on audio. I don’t think I would have enjoyed it otherwise.
Mystery
Either read a bunch of short stories or some excellent non fiction to get out of a rut. Or you could just take some time off until you find something of interest. Don’t put pressure on yourself to read when you don’t feel like it.
Lots of great suggestions. I like going back to a favorite genre or series.