One thing is certain: if you're friends with a reader, chances are great that they've recommended books to you. The single most complicated question you can ask a reader is "What is your favorite book?" If we do have a favorite, it's in particular because of the genre, or it's because of certain words or imagery the author uses (but we might not necessarily like other books by that same author...) The more we read, the harder it becomes to narrow it down to just one. We love books, and we want to share the joy... in some cases, the intense grief... the food for thought... the emotional rollercoaster of a great book. Take our word for it! If you're looking for a credible recommendation for your next read, here are a few that are sure to please!
Leslie Conzatti (Me!)
I recently recommended a series I love to a coworker because
she mentioned how much she liked The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. The GraveReports by R.R. Virdi are like a hilarious homage to Dresden Files, with a bit
of Quantum Leap and Supernatural mixed in—pretty much if Season 3 Dean
Winchester decided to take what he knew about monster hunting and go into the
“private investigation consulting” business… or something. I love this series, I love this
author, and if you like any of the franchises I mentioned, you will definitely
love it too!
The series stars a character by the name of Vincent
Graves—actual name and appearance unknown, but he died sometime in the past,
and the Powers That Be saw fit to keep placing his soul into the bodies of
people recently deceased “under adverse supernatural circumstances”, and so
Vince must use the body of the person and the memories that still remain to
piece together how the person died and what he must do to rectify the
situation. From a museum curator who unsealed the wrong jar, to a mental
patient whose hallucinations were really there (to name a few of the bodies
he’s inhabited) Vince muddles through his cases with care, charm, and heaps of
sass!
Kelli Quintos www.tangledintext.com
My favorite book of 2017 is the book I automatically
recommend to everyone. I LOVED The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and can’t
speak highly enough about it. I did automatically buy her next, The Great Alone and was a bit disappointed after The Nightingale, but I’ll still stand
behind without a hesitation, The Nightingale.
Synopsis: Despite their differences, sisters Vianne and
Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while
Vianne is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine
and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off
to fight and Vianne finds herself isolated so Isabelle is sent by their father
to help her.
As the war progresses, the sisters' relationship and
strength are tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Vianne
and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding
in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different
forms in each of their actions.
Jo Linsdell www.JoLinsdell.com
I’m all about The 7 ½ Death’s of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart
Turton at the moment. I would (and am) recommending this book to everyone. It
was so good! Best read of the year so far, and probably one of my all time
favourites now too. I did a video review of it at
http://www.jolinsdell.com/2018/06/book-review-of-7-12-deaths-of-evelyn.html.
This book is Agatha Christie meets Quantum Leap. I couldn't put this book
down! It took me a moment to
understand what was happening at the very beginning but then it became
addictive. Each character bringing another piece of the puzzle and more insight
into the other characters. So many twists along the way. Stuart Turton is a
genius.
We discovered Kate Morton when Allie was wandering around
Barnes & Noble looking for her next great read. She is a talented writer
that crafts a captivating tale.
In *The Secret Keeper*, the reader follows two stories
throughout the book. In one story, Laurel has some demons from when she was a
girl and something tragic happened. Now many years later, her mother is nearing
the end of her life and she must get answers before it's too late. The other
story is about three people trying to survive in London during WWII. How these stories interact to come to a
full conclusion is just marvelous!
This book has a lot of character growth and evolution. There
is inherent danger, love, and the mystery of the past and what could have been.
This is one book that we have read multiple times. As every time read, new
details appear and more things make sense!
We love all of her books. If you haven't read Kate Morton
before, we recommend starting with this one!
Marcia Marques TrendySimpleLife.com
The last book I recommended to a friend was Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl.
Five friends get stuck in a time loop called Neverworld
Wake. Only 1 can survive. Would you be able to choose who?
You will not be able to put this book down, and if you do,
you will find your mind drifting back to Neverworld…
This was my first novel by Marisha Pessl, but I will
definitely read all her other novels!!!
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