LynnAB

Hayley is precious! MY babies are Candee (the toy poodle) and Taffy (a mini). Aren't they just the BEST little babies???

As far as book recommendations, I like Debbie Macomber, Jennifer Crusie, and Janet Evanovich for light, happy reads.

I'm always looking for great reads that put me in a good mood. I don't like heavy and/or depressing books. I'm a court reporter and hear enough bad/sad stuff all day long. I like to escape into a HAPPY book.

Lynn

I kind of got tired of the Stephanie Plum books, but I might have to pick up the 12th one after the rave review.

I love your avatar ... as you can see by mine <g>.

Lynn

Hi, Plumeria,

I'm glad you mentioned The Far Pavilions. I've never read the book, yet have had it reommended to me a few times over the course of the years. I am going to buy it this weekend! Thank you for bringing this book to my attention again!

For the longest time I wasn't interested in a saga book, but now I am but couldn't think of what I'd like to read. This is really good, hmmm?

Lynn

I have The Time Traveler's Wife, but I haven't read it yet. I have to put that one on my To Be Read pile.

Lynn

Hi, Janine,

That's a good enough testimonial for me. Will do! Thank you again.

I always love book recommendations. We need a book discussion/recommendation board. That would be FUN.

Lynn

Hi, Janine,

Thanks so much! I just packed Bet Me, but I also have Welcome to Temptation. Hmmm .............. I think I'll pull that off my shelf, too.

It's funny how I feel that I just HAVE to have a really good book to take on a cruise.

Lynn

Hi, Janine,

I have Welcome to Temptation and Bet Me and am trying to decide which one to take on my cruise. Any preference?

Thanks,

Lynn

Thank you, Debbie!

I think I'm going to check out Costco today. I thought I saw them there ...

I'm always on the hunt for good books. I'd appreciate any other recommendations, too.

Lynn

Hi, Debbie,

I've been wondering about the Sweet Potato books. One question: Would I only appreciate them if I'm a true southern girl? I know that sounds silly, but I'm serious. I live in Florida, but I grew up in New York. Does that qualify anywhere?

Thanks,

Lynn

Hi, SeaBrz,

I'm reading The Other Side of the Story Now. Very, very good!!! What other Keyes books have you read? Any particular order you would recommend them (best first)?

I'm trying to find the best of best romantic comedy, romance, and comedy books!!! I'd really, really appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks,

Lynn

Hi,

I soooooooooo agree about Janet Evanovich! Unfortunately, I've read all of that series ... and Metro Girl (also very good).

Do you have any other suggestions along those lines? I love funny books and romantic comedies and LIGHT (only light) mysteries.

Thanks,

Lynn

No problem. It's a very good book, by the way!

James Patterson wrote Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas. Excellent book!

Hi, Tammy,

I, too, love Jeanne Ray's books! I love the scene in the flower shop, especially!

I haven't read any of Adriana Trigiani's books yet. Are they all good, and would you recommend any one in particular?

Thank you,

Lynn

That's next on my list, too. Plus I want to read Can You Keep a Secret.

I'm trying to find more books like these ... or any other upbeat women's fiction. I want FUN stuff to read on my cruise ... and just in general.

Any ideas?

Oh! I can recommend anything by Meg Cabot! Her adult books are EXCELLENT.

Lynn

Hi! I love this topic!

I'm just reading my third Shopaholic book ... Shopaholic Ties the Knot. I'm really, really enjoying them. If you have any other suggestions for good books like these (including chick lit), I'd appreciate it. Or any great books really!

Thank you,

Lynn

Hi, Denise,

Ooh. That cruise sounds wonderful. Bon Voyage, and here's to a perfect cruise!!!

Lynn

Hi, Denise,

How exciting to receive a message from YOU. Not to mention ironic. I've been trying to find some cozy mysteries on Amazon.com and re-discovered YOUR books. I'm off to Barnes & Noble this week for Pink Elephant!

And Hissy Fit was JUST recommended to me by a friend. I have Savannah Blue and Itty Bitty Lies already but haven't read them.

I think you and I like the same type of books.

Thank you for much for the suggestions, and I'm thrilled to have received a message from you!!!

Out of curiosity: Are you going on a cruise, too? What brought you to the cruise boards?

Lynn

Hi, Everyone,

I'm hoping for some great suggestions of old or new books for my upcoming May cruise. I'm at a loss here. Please help!

I'm looking for the best of the best romantic comedies, women's fiction, or general fiction ... books that are light and uplifting to read on the ship while possibly enjoying a frozen concoction.

Thanks,

Lynn