Encouraging reading is very important to me. We read to our kids every night now and it puts a big smile on the entire family. We all sit down together upstairs read two books, one for each kid and then settle them down for bed with a good story.
My husband and I both read as we go to bed too. The Hunger Games was recommended to me and I’m going to try them out. I could use a break from re-reading Twilight over and over again. Yes, just slap a big NERD across my forehead please!!
The Hunger Games is Now available in paperback!
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capital surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capital is harsh and cruel and keeps the other districts in line by forcing them to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight-to-the death on live TV. One boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and sixteen are selected by lottery to play. The winner brings riches and favor to his or her district. But that is nothing compared to what the Capital wins: one more year of fearful compliance with its rules. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her impoverished district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to death before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Bestselling writer Suzanne Collins delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in this stunning novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present.
If these guys liked it then I’m sure to like them because I love Stephen King and Stephanie Meyer (NERD across my forehead)
“I couldn’t stop reading."
-Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly
“I was so obsessed with this book.”
-Stephenie Meyer, www.stepheniemeyer.com
Suzanne Collins named to the 2010 TIME 100 list (April 29, 2010)
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You should read The Art of Racing in the Rain next! It’s written from the point of view of a family dog – it’s so funny and touching!
Depending on what type of books you like: mockingjay by collins or live to tell by lisa gardner
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If you like YA novels, you should read Willow by Julia Hoban. It’s not fantasy, but it’s an amazing, emotional read that is sure to suck you in. I’ve heard rave reviews for a lot of other people too…it’s one of my all-time favorite books. And if you like the book, I can even have the author answer any questions you have. Who wouldn’t love that?? haha
I need to read this book. I haven’t yet and it sounds good!
Can’t go wrong with a James Patterson read
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I think you should try one of the books by James Twining or James Rollins
I’m currently reading The Dragon Factory. It’s pretty good so far… I’d love to read The Hunger Games next… (shameless begging implied… lol)
I agree with a James Patterson book.
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The last child by john hart was pretty good.
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You should read The Male Brain and then The Female Brain.
If you have not yet read the Steig Larrson “Girl” trilogy, by all means, start immediately. Enormously satisfying reads, well plotted with great characters, There are three: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. Even the titles are fun. I believe all three are now in paperback so it won’t be as expensive a read now. Unfortunately, Larrson died a few years ago so this is probably all the fiction we will get from him; he was a highly respected political writer in Europe. He wrote these for fun and relaxation.
You can read anything by James Patterson because he’s great! … tiffypoot@aol.com
If you like cooking (I’m absolutely addicted to Food Network)…then you’ll love Julie & Julia! 😉
The Girl That Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson is a great book!
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If you have not read “Rumor Has It” by Jill Mansell, I highly recommend it.
I’m going to chime in on the Larsson trilogy, starting with “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”. I’ve read the first two and the third is waiting for me to finish another book….they are fantastic!
You should read the Dante Club by Matthew Pearl.
One of Denise Mina’s Books.
You should read “the host” by stephanie meyer.
If you enjoy great and current young adult literature and writers, I’d check out John Green. Start out with “An Abundance of Katherines” as it’s probably the most lighthearted of his yet, but “Looking for Alaska” is INCREDIBLE!
I love this book, if you like it you should read the sequels Catching Fire and Mockingjay (out next month). I’d also recommend the Vampire Academy series, I liked it much more than Twilight.
You should read:
–A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff (Fiction/UK author)
–The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan or Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
(both great YA Dystopic Fiction like Hunger Games!)
–Moon Called, Mercy Thompson book 1 by Patricia Briggs (awesome Urban Fantasy)
p.s. since u like Twilight also try Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy series (cheesy name I know but it’s good series!), Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series, and Charlaine Harris’ Dead Until Dark if you haven’t already 🙂
You should read thirsty by Tracey Bateman.
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My daughter loves this book and would love to have her own copy. I want to read it too. Thanks
Read the Steig Larsson series, starting with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. They are so good!
I’m reading a great suspenseful book by Nancy Pickard right now…The Virgin of Small Plains..I think you should read it next.
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You should give the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld a try.
I would suggest Ted Dekker’s book, The Bride Collector. Awesome.
I just finished reading “Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things,” by Randy Frost & Gail Steketee. It was a thorough and fascinating read into a very complex and devastating disorder. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of “The Hunger Games.”
I love the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series.
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If you want a quick, fun (and funny) read, check out any of the Janet Evanovich novels. The adventures of Stephanie Plum will have you cracking up!
Theme reminds me of some early Stephen King writing as Bachman. Would like to read this book.
I am reading Prospect Park West right now – a perfect summer novel!
Read The Whisperers by John Connolly, my favorite author for life!
I am not good at recommending books to people but I always suggest Ender’s Game because it is my favorite YA book
I have to agree with The Vampire Academy books. I really enjoyed them. I’m really into vampire and werewolf books right now so I can recommend a ton of those if you’re into that stuff. Thanks for the giveaway!
I say, read GRACELING by Kristin Cashore!
I suggest GRACELING by Kristin Cashore or GIRL IN TRANSLATION by Jean Kwok. HUNGER GAMES has been on my wishlist for a while — thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I think you should read, The Host by Stephanie Meyer, I really enjoyed it!
any of the wicked books!!
I think you should take a break from horror and read something by Elizabeth Berg or Anne Tyler.
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Uglies by Scott Westerfield or Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden
You should read What I Would Tell Her (a book of essays written by fathers about their daughters) – I just did, and it’s very touching! Wish my father had written me something about me, before he died – but in his case he took hundreds and hundreds of photos of me when I was growing up, his testament to me that he loved me!
Read Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury.
If you liked the Hunger Games, another great YA series is the Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. The first one is City of Bones
You should read “Life as We Knew It” by Susan Beth Pfeffer. That’s the first book of three in the series! So good!
I just finished a wonderful book titled The Pretend Wife by Bridget Asher. I highly recommend it.
I think you should try “The Terror” by Dan Simmons. It took me a while to get into the book, but once I got going, I absolutely loved the story.
Stephen King’s series of books
I don’t know if you have read any of the alternate history books by Eric Flint, but the next one to come out is 1635: The Eastern Front.
A friend was just telling me how great this series of books were two days ago! I think you should read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. I’ve been wanting to read that trilogy.
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I saw that someone mentioned The Host by Stephenie Myers. That was a great book. I have been reading the Hallowmere series by Tiffany Trent. Thank you for the chance to win!
You should definitely read The Host.
You should read The Cutting by James Hayman.
I enjoyed “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout!
“The Mountain Between Us” by Charles Martin
I just got around to reading Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain and it was fantastic!
Much better than the movie I saw years a go and that was good too. thanks
I heard that Kathryn Stockett’s book The Help was really good but I have not read it myself. I finished The Girl with Dragon Tattoo which was very good but it took nearly 100 pages before I really got into it. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
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Right now I am into the Vampire Academy books! My friend sent me one and got me hooked. Being that you like twilight this might be a good series for you. I am recommend anything by christina Feyhan. She has wonderful supernatural books.
The Vampire Academy Books are really good! I got hooked on them! I am waiting to borrow book #4 from a friend.
I loved reading the Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Lost Symbol, and Digital Fortress, all by Dan Brown. I also read Deception Point, but the cursing bothered me a lot more than in the other books, where he uses swearing less. But I just can’t put these books down once I start them!!!
I really loved reading Still Missing by Chevy Stevens…a page turner for sure!
Thank you so much for the chance to win this book!!! I have been wanting to read it forever 😀
Honestly, probably THE best book I’ve read in ages was the Forest of Hands & Teeth, along with the sequel – Dead Tossed Waves (Carrie Ryan). Gripping, and a real cut above the typical YA stuff. Hope you get a chance to read and enjoy 🙂
my all time favorite book is Dracula by Bram Stoker
I would say if you have not read yet try Hush Hush good book the next comes out in October.
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Well I think the Fablehaven books are the best books ever! So those 🙂
Would love to win one of the two copies of Hunger Games! Can’t say I have read any of Suzanne Collins books yet…..just started reading again after several years of sight problems! But would love to start with Hunger Games!
Two books that I have recently finished reading, completely different genre’s but equally enthralling: Hand of Fate by Liz Wiehl, and Bitten by Kelley Armstrong are highly recommended.
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Henry and June or Delta of Venus by Anais Nin
You should read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Great book!
You should read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. But make sure you check out the synopsis first as it’s not for everyone.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Unbelievably awesome.
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Are you a fan of Jane Austen? Did you read Pride and Prejudice, yet? I love that book!
I’ve heard The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the other books in that series are supposed to be great.