Any good books?

LifesPilgrim

I'm making some notes myself. I teach Middle School language arts and right now I feel that I am behind the curve on adult literature. I try to read a lot of the books I recommend to the kids so I really know what I am talking about.

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. If you want a book for your kids, let me know!

MrsFoster18

I am loving the list of books!

Thanks everyone!

Purplegal

I 3rd or 4th the recs for the Janet Evanovitch series....HILARIOUS!

Also some good mystery authors:

Vince Flynn- GREAT political/mystery thillers
Lisa Gardner
JA Jance
Lee Child

duckie33

I am looking to start a reading list for this year and would love some great book ideas! Soooo...what is everyone reading?!

Christian fiction: "The Shack" by William P. Young...awesome read!

swisspea

A Thousand Splendid Sunsets. By the same Author as The Kite Runner. My favourite book, very sad though.

Absolutely amazing book! I second the vote for A Thousand Splendid Suns. Sometimes it's tough to read, but it's amazing!

KnightOwl

I absolutely love anything by Tess Gerritsen. She does murder/criminal suspense books. Start from he beginning if you like to keep up with series or if you just want a taste of her work The Keepsake is my favorite. Other Favorites include:

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (100x better than the movie)
Bleachers by John Grisham (high school football story)
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey (a kind-of memoir about a drug addict)
Fire Bringer (If you like Watership Down, its like that but with deer)
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Watchmen by Alan Moore (this is a graphic novel but I love the dark satiric style of Alan Moore)