Readers and Reading discussion

I am trying to decide what book or books to take with me to Hawaii in 2 weeks. We have a LONG flight and a week there, with activities scheduled for 3 of the days. Otherwise, I plan to sit on the beach or at the pool and read.
I was thinking of taking something "light" and considering the double book I have Barbara Delinsky's "Coast Road" and "Three Wishes." Pretty fluffy stuff, but I really don't want anything "deep" for a vacation.
My other choise is "Read the Beatles"...various essays.


Any thoughts?

Coast Road/Three Wishes

goodreads doesn't have "read the beatles" in it's "archives"

goodreads doesn't have "read the beatles" in it's "archives"


June Skinner Sawyers

Thanks Alias. When I entered "Read the Beatles" it came up with a HUGE list of Beatles books. Guess I needed to enter the author name, but I didn't have it handy. THANKS!

I love Barbara Delinski books, and think they'd be great for your trip. I recently listened to one of her newest, I think it's called "My Sister's Keeper".......or something similar. It was free from my Library, as something I could download on my ipod. She's a terrific writer, in my opinion. Enjoy your trip!

Donna in Southern Maryland

I enjoyed that Delinski book too, Donna. I think it is called something close, maybe As My Sister Sleeps. "My Sister's Keeper" is by Jodi Picoult. Although Picoult and Delinski have very similar themes and styles, I strongly prefer Delinski. In fact, I have given up on Picoult.

It's so great that libraries are providing free downloads of audiobooks now! I enjoy listening while I drive or walk, but they can be so darn expensive.

Sarah wrote: " Although Picoult and Delinski have very similar themes and styles, I strongly prefer Delinski. In fact, I have given up on Picoult..."

AMEN! Don't even get me started on this topic.

2 wonderful books. I see little similarity to Jody Picault. I like them both but for different reasons. I dont think you can go wrong with any of Delinsky's books. I think she has a new one coming out in January.

For something light you might try Mary Kay Andrews or Haywood Smith (Red Hat Ladies).

Deb

Sarah wrote: "I enjoyed that Delinski book too, Donna. I think it is called something close, maybe As My Sister Sleeps. "My Sister's Keeper" is by Jodi Picoult. Although Picoult and Delinski have very similar..."

Yes, you are right, Sarah ---As My Sister Sleeps. I'm not a Picoult fan, though I know many people are. I started her Amish themed book, read the first 5 or 6 pages, figured it out, skimmed the end to make sure, then sent it back to the Library.

Deborah Smith is another author that I really like. Blue Willow is a favorite of mine. So many books, so little time! :o)

Donna in Southern Maryland

Nancy:
When I entered "Read the Beatles" it came up with a HUGE list of Beatles books. Guess I needed to enter the author name, but I didn't have it handy. THANKS!
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You're welcome. :)

When I have a problem getting the title on GR, I go to Amazon, get the ISBN # and enter that in GR.

Oh, good idea, Alias. If i know the author i usually can find the title that route. Knowing another alternative should help. Thanks.

deborah

I don't think I've ever read a Barbara Delinsky book, but after reading these posts I think I may try one. I think there is one around here someplace.

Hi,

Barbara Delinsky has a new book coming out on 1.05.10 called Not My Daughter.

I used to go to Avalon, New Jersey ever summer. I have seen people read A Time To Kill by John Grisham. I take books such as Hill Towns By Anne Rivers Siddons, I'll Take Manhattan by Judith Kratnz, The Summer I Dared by Barbara Delinsky and Body Surfing by Anita Shreve. I take an Oprah book with me on a beach vacation every now and then.

Barbara Delinsky titles:

More Then Friends
Suddenly
Together Alone
Three Wishes
Family Tree
While My Sister Sleeps
The Secret Between Us
The Vineyard
Lake News
Flirting With Pete
The Woman Next Door
The Accidental Woman
The Summer I Dared
Twilight Whispers
A Woman Betrayed
Commitments
Heart of the Night
For My Daughters
Shades of Grace

To Mary who Went To Avalon,NJ
As a child in the 50's this is where we vacationed. There was a huge expanse of nothing in those days between Avalon and Stone Harbor. Now you can't tell where one ends and the other begins. In my crazy youth that lasted till I was 30 and met my future hubby,I went there with all my single gal pals! Later on with kids we vacationed in Sea Isle City sometimes. Its way cheaper there!