I'm reading Just Watch Me by Jeff Lindsay, the author of the Dexter novels -- his first (as far as I know) non-Dexter.
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Finished So Cold the River, half way through The Cypress House. Both by Michael Koryta.
Koryta's great. I just saw an announcement that THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD is being made into a film, with Angelina Jolie, Jon Bernthal, Aidan Gillen, and Medina Senghore.
I also read Chris Golden's new thriller, THE PANDORA ROOM last weekend. A follow-up to ARARAT.
Lucky you!The Institute by Stephen King
Marsha- I didn't know that you liked Jance! I really enjoy her Beaumont books and was into the other two series that she writes but I gave those ones up and have just stayed with the Beaumont novels. I just don't have enough time to read everything I'd like to anymore. Have you ever gone to one of her reading/signing appearances? Her motto is to leave no book unsigned and she will take the time to sign all of your books if you want. Also, get her to tell the 'At Seventeen' story- she may actually sing the song, too!Being away from all the usual distractions has been good for my reading time. This past month I've read:
Exit Wounds and The A List by J.A. Jance
The Institute by Stephen King
A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay
Started it yesterday and currently about halfway through Origin by Dan Brown. Started The Reckoning by John Grisham at the beginning of the month but it didn't grab me. Will save that one for when I'm back in AZ again and maybe then I'll have better luck with it.
I've only read one (I think) of the Beaumont novels and have been more into the Ali Reynolds and (just recently) the Joanna Brady series. Scribner publishes some of her books and the Arizona and Seattle connections in her bio and book plots caught my attention. I haven't ever been to a signing but may have to pay more attention in case she does any while I'm in AZ. That's the Janis Ian "At Seventeen" song?Marsha- I didn't know that you liked Jance! I really enjoy her Beaumont books and was into the other two series that she writes but I gave those ones up and have just stayed with the Beaumont novels. I just don't have enough time to read everything I'd like to anymore. Have you ever gone to one of her reading/signing appearances? Her motto is to leave no book unsigned and she will take the time to sign all of your books if you want. Also, get her to tell the 'At Seventeen' story- she may actually sing the song, too!
Yes, indeed, it is Janis Ian's song. There's quite the story to go along with it but I won't spoil it for you. Jance is quite the character when she's out doing her book tours and tells a lot of great stories at them. I've been able to see her about 6 times over the years and it's always fun, except the last time I saw her when she was here in Spokane promoting Second Watch (a Beaumont novel that deals with the Vietnam war and ghosts from the past), but that was because of the subject matter for this particular book hit very close to home for her. Lots of real life stuff (for her) crossed over into the plot of this book and it set a rather somber tone. I do highly recommend if you get the chance to go see her.I've only read one (I think) of the Beaumont novels and have been more into the Ali Reynolds and (just recently) the Joanna Brady series. Scribner publishes some of her books and the Arizona and Seattle connections in her bio and book plots caught my attention. I haven't ever been to a signing but may have to pay more attention in case she does any while I'm in AZ. That's the Janis Ian "At Seventeen" song?
Adding that to my bucket list.Yes, indeed, it is Janis Ian's song. There's quite the story to go along with it but I won't spoil it for you. Jance is quite the character when she's out doing her book tours and tells a lot of great stories at them. I've been able to see her about 6 times over the years and it's always fun, except the last time I saw her when she was here in Spokane promoting Second Watch (a Beaumont novel that deals with the Vietnam war and ghosts from the past), but that was because of the subject matter for this particular book hit very close to home for her. Lots of real life stuff (for her) crossed over into the plot of this book and it set a rather somber tone. I do highly recommend if you get the chance to go see her.
You have a great love of books!The Pact by Jody Picault.
P is for Peril by Sue Grafton
Rape - A Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates (horrible but great book)
Young Stalin by Simon Sebag Montefiore (Very interesting, Stalin before he become Stalin)
Also two P.D. James
I think it has to do with the way i'm raised. When i reached my teens my parents, and especially my father, started to feed me classics, I read Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Jack London, Alexandre Dumas, Kipling and Tolkien among others. I ate them! They were so good!! And then i never stopped. There are so many books out there. And so little time.....You have a great love of books!
That is wonderful. Reading opens so many worlds to us. I enjoy your lists as it gives me a guide to excellent books. Read on, my friend.I think it has to do with the way i'm raised. When i reached my teens my parents, and especially my father, started to feed me classics, I read Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Jack London, Alexandre Dumas, Kipling and Tolkien among others. I ate them! They were so good!! And then i never stopped. There are so many books out there. And so little time.....
Hi Deej! I know that Half Price Books buys all kinds of books. There are about 4 in the Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond/South Center area, depending on where you are. They don't pay much. You can also try Third Place Books (there's two or three of them). Also Elliot Bay Books in the Broadway district. That's where I found my signed Gunslinger (and talked them down $100 from their asking price. ). I know there's lots more places than these ones but I haven't lived there for over 10 years now and I'm sure some of the stores have closed.kingricefan
Do you know of a place in the Seattle area that buys books? From basic books to ones that might be worth a little more?
THanks! That gives me some ideas anyway.Hi Deej! I know that Half Price Books buys all kinds of books. There are about 4 in the Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond/South Center area, depending on where you are. They don't pay much. You can also try Third Place Books (there's two or three of them). Also Elliot Bay Books in the Broadway district. That's where I found my signed Gunslinger (and talked them down $100 from their asking price. ). I know there's lots more places than these ones but I haven't lived there for over 10 years now and I'm sure some of the stores have closed.