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It’s Friday, and I thought it would be fun to do something a little different. We had a great discussion about books with Terrio's blog earlier in the week, so I decided to open the discussion today with a book meme. I hope you play along, because I always love new perspectives on books.
One Book that changed your life?
The Bible- I view it as the book of life. It gives me direction, salvation, hope, and grace.
One book you have read more than once.
The Black Swan by Day Taylor. An epic romance that forever changed my view on historical romance. Wonderfully written, what is not to love about a hero who is a pirate, and a protagonist who is just as hot and complex? Other added bonuses- a strong heroine and a deep south setting in Civil War time.
One book you would want on a desert island.
I picked 2, both important to my sanity.
The Bible- for obvious reasons. To keep the faith.
The Book of Survival by Anthony Greenback Which hopefully contains some easy coconut recipesJ
One book that made you laugh.
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich. This is the funniest Stephanie Plum book for me. Favorite scenes- Lula hanging upside down like a piñata, and refusing to give up her bacon in the dog chase scene.
One book that made you cry.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. The love in this book is palpable.
One Book you consistently recommend.
I can never narrow it down to one.
Sugar Daddy and Blue Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
Blue Willow by Deborah Smith- a contemporary romance author I just discovered and absolutely love. This woman does angst to perfection.
One book you wish had never been written.
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich- a rehashed visit of earlier books in the Stephanie Plum series.
One book you are currently reading.
The Wicked Ways of a Duke by Laura Lee Guhrke. A very predictable plot, but interesting characters.
One book you have been meaning to read.
Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet. This book has been recommended to me more than once, but I always pass it up for more romance.
Tag you’re it! If you don’t have time to answer them all choose a couple you wish to share.
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46 comments:
A list, compile a list... I can do this. The book that changed my life and the book I read over and over again? The entire Tolkien trilogy, plus the Silmarillon and The Hobit. Family tradition, we all read it again and again.. Taught me to believe in music and writing as a creative force. Where else do you find a creation story where the harmony of song brought about everything?
I'm very impractical, I'd bring Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman to a deserted island.
Laugh? Ha! What the Dogs Have Taught Me by Merrill Markoe. I swear, the opening dialogue between her and her two dogs is sublime.
Cry? Well, Tolkien, of course. And a handful of dog books where the dog suffers. Yup, I am a doggie person.
Recommend...always... Binding Spell by Elizabeth Arthur. Made me laugh, made me cry...loved it. Came out in 1990.
Wish I'd never read one of the Wambaugh books where something so vividly terrible happened, I never read another of his books. And I can't remember which one it was! And I won't relate the scene, because it would bother anyone.
I wish I could find it in me to read the sequel to Leon Uris' Trinity...Redemption. He did such a masteful job of capturing Ireland in Trinity... I'm sure he did as well with Redemption.
Lovely thoughtful blog Lisa!
I regularly listen to a radio program called 'Desert Island Disks' where a celebrity is interviewed about their life and career and chooses 10 records that they would take to a desert island.
At the end of the program they have to choose 1 record that they would rescue in the event of ship wreck and one luxury. The bible and Shakespeare are already on the island.
I have often thought that a 'Desert Island Books' version would be a splendid variant but you seem to have anticipated me!
I'm a bit rushed now so for my one book, like Chance, I would take 'The Lord of the Rings' and relive some fabulous childhood memories.
For my luxury (wives are not allowed) I would choose a pirate, or if no-one is willing to join me, then a huge flagon of scotch to console me! :D
A book that changed my life:
A book I've read more than once: (Many) But the one comfort read I have is Julia Quinn The Duke and I
One book for the desert island: Lady Chatterley's Lover, D.H. Lawrence
A book that made me laugh: Jasper Fforde, The Eyre Affair
A book that made me cry: Donna Boyd, The Passion (like buckets and buckets of tears)
A book I always recommend: I don't know. I can't think of one. Someone here will surely tell you what I always recommend.
Never written: The Stone Angel Maraget Laurence
I'm always reading a dozen books. I know I'm weird, and it's hard to keep my attention focused only on one thing at a time.
A book I've been meaning to read: W. Somerset Maugham, Of Human Bondage
And because you've got me thinking of Lady Chat. I just ordered the other two movie versions :) You know, in the French version that released last year, they changed Mellors name! Can you believe that!!!! I think he's called Parkin in the Movie.
oh and obviously I forgot to type in the book that changed my life. I'd have to say, Henry and June. Maybe. I don't know. Really hard to say. Books can change your life and views in so many different ways, it's hard to choose one.
I can't do whole lists, because my memory is completely shot. But I've re-read a ton of Georgette Heyer books and they never get old to me. Agatha Christie too, because I forget whodunnit.
I would recommend Deanna Raybourn's Silent series. Can't wait for the last one to come out soon.
I'm still waiting for my life to change.*g*
A book that changed my life: Matigari by Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
A book I’ve read more than once: lots, but the Harry Potter books I read almost every year.
One book for the desert island: Hmmm.... Something that would help me build a boat, but if I'm just looking to pass the time, maybe the Julia Quinn Bridgerton series.
A book that made me laugh: Jasper Fforde, The Eyre Affair -> good one Tiff, I liked that book. Ummmm.... Bill Bryson Into the Woods? And strangely, Ben Franklin's Autobiography.
A book that made me cry: Beloved by Toni Morrison
A book I always recommend: Beloved, the JR Ward books, the HP books. And whatever else depending on what people are looking for. The English Patient (Book is 100x100 better than the movie).
Never written: eekkk... I'm trying to think.
Currently reading: Dawnkeepers by Jessica Anderson
A book I’ve been meaning to read: The Count of Monte Cristo. It's on my nightstand.
1. One book that changed your life: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
2. One book you have read more than once: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I *love* this book.
3. One book you would want on a desert island: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
4. One book that made you laugh: Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding.
5. One book that made you cry: Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt.
6. One book you consistenly recommend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Read it now if you haven't!
7. One book you wish had never been written: Even the "worst" literature has a lesson in itself, so even if I don't like the book, others do.
8. One book you are currently reading: Kiss of the Demon King by Kresley Cole.
9. One book you have been meaning to read: the Suzanne Brockman Troubleshooter series, but seriously, I'm not sure if I want to invest the time, energy, or money into reading a massive amount of books.
Ely, I've never read any of Kresley Cole's books but I've heard good things. Are you liking it?
PS, Lis, great blog, hun.
Marn, I really like this series. I think Tiff got me into these books. Definitely recommend them.
Damn, Ely goes and gives a politically correct answer on book never written. I'll say... I still feel the same way about the stone angel. It was beyond torture reading that in highschool (mandatory, canadian literature). I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to chuck it across the room. But it is well loved.
Tiff,
Thank you for all the recommendations. I love this! And read "Of Human Bondage" you won't regret it:)
Maggie, I think we change many times in our lives, be it from books or circumstances.
Ely, I've been meaning to thank you for all the Good Reads I receive from you almost daily. Wow , you real a lot! I've found some fav new authors because of you!
I'll be back soon. I have kidney stones to remove...
Hey Lisa, are you a friend of mine on goodreads? I'm there too!
But Ely reads way more than me... My updates are less frequent. look for me on ely's friend list. :)
Very fun blog, Lisa!
One book that changed your life: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. It was the first book I had to read that I ended up loving. After that, books became entertainment as opposed to assignments.
One book you have read more than once: Too many to count. LOL All SEP, all Lisa Kleypas, some Balogh, Beverley, Nora, JQ. Lately the Virgin River series by Robyn Carr.
One book you would want on a desert island: I'm with Marnee... how to build a boat. This one question is torture - I can't choose!
One book that made you laugh: Susan Elizabeth Phillip's Lady Be Good.
One book that made you cry: Another too many to count. Let's see... Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas and Kiss An Angel by SEP
One book you consistenly recommend: Virgin River series by Robyn Carr!
One book you wish had never been written: Haven't read that one yet.
One book you are currently reading: Last Dance at Jitterbug Lounge by Pamela Morsi.
One book you have been meaning to read: Diana Gabaldon's The Outlander. The size scares me! LOL
LOL! "I have kidney stones to remove!" Good luck with that!
Oh God, Irish, you HAVE to read Gabaldon! Maggie just bit the bullet on that one and she adored it!
Goodness gracious, we're off and running today. Great blog, Lis. Janga is going to LOVE this one. LOL!
I'm not good at these but I'll try.
Life changing - I haven't read one of these yet, but I know there are many out there that would have a lastint effect on me.
Reread - I never reread.
Desert Island - How To Survive on a Desert Island. Not sure if that exists, but it should. And would come in handy in this situation.
Made me laugh - Anything by Vicki Lewis Thompson. If you haven't read her, DO IT!
Made me cry - TONS of books make me cry. Sobbed through Whitney My Love when I was 17 so I'll pick that one.
Recommend - I recommended a Julie Garwood over the weekend. You can't go wrong with Garwood. But also LaVyrle Spencer and Dorothy Garlock. I recommend those all the time.
Never written - Can't think of anything. It's too easy NOT to read anything I don't like. To each his own and all that.
Currently reading - The Wild Sight by Loucinda McGary. Great read. Can't believe I put it off this long.
Meant to read - Anything by Jane Austen. Still haven't gotten around to those...
Thank you all for sharing! I'm sorry, but I'm swamped today. For those of you who don't know, I'm an OR nurse, and things are hopping in surgery today. I'm awaiting a two car MVA to come through the doors any minute, so I'll pop in when I can.
Q, If we throw no husbands or wifes into the mix, add a handsome, intellectual Brit to my list of wants on the desert island:)
Tiff, I'll have to add you to my friends on goodreads!
Irish! Thanks for dropping by. I swear I'll make comments when I can. I love you all for playing along with my book teaser:)
P.S.
Chance, Belly up to the bar and make me a tall one. I have a feeling I'm going to need one soon:)
Terri’s right, Lisa; I do love this blog!
Tiff, Gabaldon should be your most recommended. I’ve “seen” you recommend it dozens of times.
Hurrah for the Morsi read, Irish!
One Book that changed your life?
The Bible because its truths are the foundation of my life. After that, A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevensen because it began my love of poetry. On a different level, John Howard Griffin's Black Like me forever altered a young Southern girl's views of race. Lots of others have changed my life in ways large and small.
One book you have read more than once.
I’m a great rereader, but I read Pride and Prejudice the first time when I was ten. I’ve been rereading it at least every two or three years ever since.
One book you would want on a desert island.
I’m assuming that Q is right and the Bible and Shakespeare are already on the island. My next choice would be The Complete Works of Jane Austen.
One book that made you laugh.
Shel Silverstein’s A Light in the Attic—not only does just thinking about the poems make me laugh, but the memories of two little boys rolling on the floor laughing and chanting “They've put a brassiere on a camel, /She wasn't dressed proper, you know” puts a smile on my face and in my heart.
One book that made you cry.
Five Smooth Stones Ann Fairbairn--I stayed up all night to read it and sobbed until I was sick.
One Book you consistently recommend.
Again, lots of them, but since you mentioned Deb Smith, I’ll say that I’ve been recommending A Place to Call Home to anyone who will listen since I first read it in 1998. The same thing is true of Kathleen Gilles Seidel’s Till the Stars Fall and Ruth Wind’s In the Midnight Rain. All are incredible books by underappreciated writers.
One book you wish had never been written.
Well, I can think of several I wish I’d never read. I’m not so sure about the never written.
One book you are currently reading.
Time Is a River, Mary Alice Monroe
One book you have been meaning to read.
Excellent Women , Barbara Pym--as I said in my blog this week. :)
I would gladly pick Q to spend time with on a deserted island. Quickly we'd find that we're nothing alike and that would keep things interesting. LOL
Now, books. Oh books-
One book you have read more than once.
This is a tough one because I tend to revisit books over and over again if I loved them.
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich. To me it was the pinacle of the Plum series. The character growth was good, the plot was good and the overall story was great. Those three things don't happen often for her.
One book you would want on a desert island.
*g* I'd want Q and a bottle of rum.
I have a ninja survival guide and the art of pole dancing. I think I need them both.
One book that made you laugh.
'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy- Leslie Langtry. A girl scout leader hitman. Hilarious. There hasn't been a dull moment in any of her hitman series, but there was something about a Gin that cracked me up.
One book that made you cry.
Blue Eyed Devil- Lisa Kleypas. The beginning just blows you away.
One Book you consistently recommend.
Dead Witch Walking- Kim Harrison.
One book you wish had never been written.
Scandalous and Irresistable- by Karen Robards. Only because I loved those books so much and she never wrote the last book about the youngest sister who I was dying to read about. Scandalous to this day remains one of my top favorites of historicals, only because of how she twisted it so well.
However, there are lots of books I wished I'd never read and have forgotten all about.
One book you are currently reading.
I haven't had time to read, so I've been stuck on the third book in Karen Chance's Cassie Palmer series- Embraced the Night. I still couldn't tell you why I'm reading this series.
Okay, I'm reading because the war mage, John Pritkin is hot.
One book you have been meaning to read.
Blue Willow by Deborah Smith. It's on top of my TBR pile babe. I swear it. This year. I'm going to read it this year.
One Book that changed your life?
Say Goodnight Gracie. http://www.amazon.com/Say-Goodnight-Gracie-20th-Anniversary/dp/0064470075/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233328830&sr=8-1
It’s funny and angsty and has no happy ending, not really. It’s a beautiful book. (You’d think I’d like Nicholas Sparks more, wouldn’t you?) I read it when it first came out, so I was about 14, I guess, or 13—and I’ve been hooked on funny, angsty, no happy ending forever romance ever since.
One book you have read more than once.
The Harry Potter series. I’ve really all 7 books at least three times.
One book you would want on a desert island.
How to Make Your Own Rum with Desert Island Supplies and Other Tips of How to Survive Marooned on an Island, by Captain Jack Sparrow
One book that made you laugh.
Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros. That scene where she makes Morgan bust down the door and she catches her cousin having sex with Ranald. OMG!
One book that made you cry.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The forest scene…and many others before as well.
One Book you consistently recommend.
Depending on the audience: Harry Potter or Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Darkhunter books, starting with Night Pleasures, or the Lucy Hatch novels.
One book you wish had never been written.
I concur with Lisa’s recommendation. I’ll have to go with Scandal in Spring, by Lisa Kleypas. Everyone else liked it fine. I’m still not happy about it.
One book you are currently reading.
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates.
One book you have been meaning to read.
The newest Darkhunter book—the one with Stryker. I got it two months ago, never read it, and have actually given it to my friend to read first.
I knew *KNEW* you'd mention Scandal in Spring.
You know, Lisa, I really liked The Wicked Ways of a Duke, too-even though it was definitely formulaic. I guess things become a formula(cliche? Trope?) for a reason-they work...most of the time.
Oh, and I refuse to read Pillars of the Earth because Oprah reccomended it and I have never liked the books I've read that she recommended.
AND I'm totally with you on the importance of the Bible.
Hey, glad to see you back on the ship!(In truth, you could have been back on here for months and I wouldn't know it because I've so rarely been on the ship lately. It really sucks to miss out on the rum and revelry.)
Kelly, Lisa's going to come back to blogging every other Friday I think. Or that could've been the rum talking.
She's working so she's going to not be available to comment much while she blogs but I know she'll try to check in if she's got a second.
A book that changed my life: I don't know if it changed my life, but the book that's made me think the most is Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
A book I’ve read more than once: White Hot by Sandra Brown
One book for the desert island: any form of survivalist guide *g*
A book that made me laugh: Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard and Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich
A book that made me cry: The Kite Runner. I sobbed and sobbed - when through an entire box of kleenex. I still can't think about it without a stomach ache.
A book I always recommend: I've been yammering about Pamela Clare and Anna Campbell incessantly lately, which is ironic since I found them both here.
Never written: I'd have to echo Lisa's shout out to Fearless Fourteen.
A book I’ve been meaning to read: Pride and Prejudice - I put it on my list of required reading for school, so I no longer have any excuse. And Whitney, My Love - I keep checking it out from the library, and then not getting around to it, and having to return it and check it out again *g*
Lisa, luv...here's nice tall Glittery hoohaa with extra glitter and extra hoo! You nurses are the salt of the earth, bless ye.
Gabaldon? Yup, totally intimidated me and I could read the big ones. But I did tackle her other series, Sir John (?) I think. I love mysteries, what can I say? And there is something about a gay hero...
Q - I be stocking extra scotch for ye. Ya picked Tolkien!
I love the diplomats on this board. I might go with Janga though: books I wish I'd never read vs never written. (Though I know my friend Holly would say, "Wild Animagus" should NEVER, EVER, EVER have been written...or least, NEVER EVER EVER published. To be fair, I believe it might have been self-published.)
Not that self-publishing is bad. I read this self-published book called Queenmaker, and it was awesome, in a The Red Tent sort of way.
Hear, hear, Cap'n! I went with ones I wished I hadn't read. I worked in a bookstore and I could list dozens of books I think are pure garbage, but they sold. So, can't argue with what people want to read. Well, I could, but I won't.
I can only state what I don't want to read, and wish I'd never read. And wonder about why some people read such nasty stuff. (I won't go into particulars.)
Okay, I'm ready for my glittery Hoohaa with the extra hoo and glitter:)
Whew! What a day. Thank you all so much for increasing my list of TBR's.
Janga, I have to admit I thought of you when I decided to do this blog:)
Kelly, I agree with you on the formula- if it works use it. And thank you for the welcome back. I'll be here every other Friday rotating with the awesome 2nd Chance!
Hells, I thought of you too, and I *knew* what would be on your list. *g*
Marn, I'm hearing you on the Bridgerton series. Finally got around to reading them. Good stuff.
Hal, I have picked up The Kite Runner several times and never read it. I guess since it's a tear jerker, and I'm a sucker for those, I should just do it!
Sin, I should have never sent you a contemporary romance. I know they are your least favorites, but I think you may like this one:)
And BED = tears, I'm with you babe:)
Ter, Whitney, My Love. You've mentioned this book so many times. I'm heading for the paperback exchange after work...
Chance, What Dogs Have Taught Me- I have heard so many positive things about that book. Thanks for the reminder:)
Also, I cheated and changed one question. I deleted What book should have been written? I admit, I wasn't inventive enough to come up with an answer. But I know with the beautiful intellectual minds on this ship someone can.
Lisa - Whitney is a controversial one these days, though it wasn't in its time. At least not to this 17 year old who knew nothing about talk in the industry. LOL! I'll be interested to see what you think. Especially since I haven't read it with fresh eyes.
*LOL* I'm sorry I'm predictable in my crankiness. Damnit, I just didn't care for that book even though every other person who read it thought it was great.
I started Revolutionary Road at lunch. I have to say it's very readable for a classic. Which I don't usually find. In fact that reason is why I don't read most classics. I'm enjoying it a lot so far.
If you love dogs and need a real pick me up, I cannot recommend Merrill's book more. What The Dogs Have Taught Me is a snortfest. (In a good way. Like a good drink...)
Whoa, book that should be written? Well, a book about a time traveling witch in the Caribbean? ;) Oh, that's right! I did that! Should be published, that's the trick!
Book that changed my life
There isn't one. People have strongly influenced my life though.
One book you have read more than once
Nothing in fiction. Numerous Physics books!
One book that made you laugh.
Jennifer Crusie 'Man Hunting'...the first of hers that I read And the best I think.
One book that made you cry.
The one that came closest was Sylvan Shweber's 'Relativistic Quantum Field Theory'. I sweated blood understanding that book!
A close second would be Elizabeth Moon 'The deed of Paksenario' particularly the section where Paks submits voluntarily to humiliation and torture in order to release her friends.
One Book you consistently recommend.
I sometimes recommend the Eloisa James books to Mrs Q but colleagues and friends only hear about science books.
One book you wish had never been written.
No strong feelings on this. If I don't like them I bin them.
One book you are currently reading.
J K Coi 'Immortal Kiss' My first vampire book!
One book you have been meaning to read.
David Bohm 'The Implicate Order'....trying to make sense of quantum entanglement.
Deanna Reybourn 'Silent in the grave'...recommended by Manda and Janga.
Done it! Aren't I boring. *grin*
Sin and Lisa, It would be such fun sharing my Desert Island with you two!
If the BBC funds the trip then they will almost certainly send a camera crew.
They did this once with Joanna Lumley, to show how she survived...absolutely fascinating!
They even had infra red night vision cameras to record the night life on the island.
Note that Sin...don't think you will need the pole luv. :wink:
Hells, I have Revolutionary Road in my TBR pile. Let me know what you think. Have you seen the movie? It's okay to be disappointed in SIS. We all have books that we would like to say "do over please!"
Q- Infared lighting and glittering hoohas, imagine what a visual we would make. Especially with Sin on the pole. *g* It sounds like the next VH1 reality series.
Chance-See I knew someone here would shed some perfect light on that question. What an interesting plot! Want to read that one:)
Q - I picked up Crusie's Manhunting this past weekend. I've heard good things about and I know I like Crusie. Good to know you think it's her best.
Q and Lis, I think our reality show would have to be on HBO late night.
Sorry.
One of these days Q I'm gonna catch up to you.
I can just see Sin using a coconut tree for a pole. Do coconut trees have splinters? Hmmm...maybe not.
Pay per view, all the way. LOL!
What was funny was the book was a gag gift from one of the girls in the batcave. Lo and behold, I actually dig it. LOL
Lis, it's not true about Deb Smith's book. Doesn't matter its contemporary or not, you recommended it. I just haven't had time to read. I either read or write. I can't do both :(
I would agree Manhunting is the best Cruisie book. I laughed hysterically at that book. The golf date. The dinner date. The fishing. The whole damned thing had me laughing from beginning to end. And I can't believe it was a "category" book because it didn't feel too short, or too...unmeaty. It was a brilliant book.
I know, Tiff, I've actually, just like Hal with WML, checked it out from the library and watched it sitting on my table for a week or two and then returned it. LOL One of these days....
Lis, have you read The Crossroads Cafe and A Gentle Rain. I LOVE those two books. I'll have to check out Blue Willow.
Janga, all three of your recommendations I've read (because you recommended them! LOL) And they've all become keepers and re-reads for me.
Hellion, I don't think you are alone in your opinion that SIS is not one of LK's best.
What? You weren't in love with SIS either?
All considering that LK has written like 30 books or something, and this is the ONLY book of hers I haven't enjoyed (or finished), I suppose I can concede she's allowed. Since I have lots of other authors I love, whom I keep reading and in which I've been disappointed in a number of their books but keep reading--I can't really complain.
I will, of course, but I can't complain.
No, SIS was not high on my list by her. I have read everything she's ever written, even the out of print titles that she never wants to see the light of day again. She has WOWed me so often and so consistently that I believe she's earned the right not to WOW me every once in a while. I have a few authors like that - I'll read anything they write because their worst is better than most other's best - Balogh, Beverley, SEP, EJ, JQ. They've all had clunkers, IMHO, but I love them anyway and will continue to rush to the bookstore when new releases come out.
1. Sybil by Sybil's psychiatrist. It brought me to my first career in the mental health field. Still would love to finish my PhD someday.
2. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase. Classic.
3. Lord of Scoundrels or Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James
4. Say a Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and most anything by Jennifer Crusie.
5. Can't think of one book that should not have been written. I think every author has one and uses it as an in-between series fix or it's the manuscript they pull out from under the bed.
6. Winter Tale by Mark Helprin.
Now I'm off to read all the other posts.
Huh, I think my post was eaten by the blog monster!
Thank God I wrote down the answers first!
Sybil by Sybil's psychiatrist was the book that changed my life. It led me to my first career in mental health. I'd love to finish my PhD someday.
Lord of Scandels is my all time favorite romance. The Count of Monte Cristo is also one..or the other ne anyway.
Desert Island: Lord of Scoundrels or Taming of the Duke.
Say A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving has a scene in it that makes me laugh even as I think about it now. Ditto, anything by Jennifer Crusie.
One book that made me cry was 'The Unexpected Bride' by Mary Burton. SEP also makes me cry both happy and sad tears.
I've been meaning to read Winter Tale by Mark Helprin.
I can't think of any book that should not have been written. Well there is one but if I mention it here we'd just break down into raucous girly laughter. And I'm not just whistlin' Dixie here.
As to LK's SIS. Sure it wasn't her strongest but I did like Matthew alot. Daisy was never my favorite of that series...
Santa - I came *this* close to saying THAT book. LOL! Kitty cat!
Nothing wrong with this, at all, people should get it more.
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