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JoJo, what kind of books do you like to read? I love mysteries and have found hundreds, maybe thousands through the library. My county has a huge library system, I am very lucky. Also, I've found used books on tape and cd on Amazon and Half.com. I have a cassette/cd player, actually have a cassette player in the kitchen, the bedroom and my sewing room. And I have great headphones that cancel the noise of my sewing machine. I listen while I'm cooking, folding laundry, getting dressed. I finish quite a few books each month.
It took me a few books on tape before I trained myself to actually pay attention to the reader while I was doing something else. Some readers are much better than others.
Let us know what type books you prefer and we can suggest some authors.
JoAnne in southern California
Looking out the window at Lake Leman in beautiful Switzerland
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Thanks. I'd love to get some recommendations.
I like mysteries and horror (Dean Koontz fan here). Actually, I like a lot of different books. I read all of the quilt series novels and the knitting mystery ones too.
I bought my first audio book at Costco, but chose badly. It was supposed to be scary and the reader is one of the guys that acts in the TV series Heros. It started out okay, but quickly became down right silly and I'm having a hard time continuing to listen to it because it seems like it is geared more for children than adults.
On Monday, I plan to call the local library and find out if they have tapes to rent.
JoJo
Originally posted by RorimerJoJo, what kind of books do you like to read? I love mysteries and have found hundreds, maybe thousands through the library. My county has a huge library system, I am very lucky. Also, I've found used books on tape and cd on Amazon and Half.com. I have a cassette/cd player, actually have a cassette player in the kitchen, the bedroom and my sewing room. And I have great headphones that cancel the noise of my sewing machine. I listen while I'm cooking, folding laundry, getting dressed. I finish quite a few books each month.
It took me a few books on tape before I trained myself to actually pay attention to the reader while I was doing something else. Some readers are much better than others.
Let us know what type books you prefer and we can suggest some authors.
JoAnne in southern California
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Karen, what was the name of the one you returned unread? I'm horrible about reading in order and in fact, just purchased one yesterday that I somehow missed reading -- called False Memory. It originally came out in '99. Many of my favorite authors have written some pretty awful books lately -- of course, that's just my opinion, but if I can't get "into and absorbed" in the book in the first two chapters, I put it aside.
I happened across an author that I'd never heard of before and if you like vampire (scrary) and love stories, try these (check for the correct reading order as I am just typing in the names). Also, the last two books (which I haven't purchased from this author), I've heard are terrible so maybe the editors just start pushing them to write too quickly and the story line gets lost.
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Book Names: Dance with the Devil, Fantasy Lover, Sins of the Night, Unleash the Night, Seize the Night, Night Play, and Kiss of the Night.
More recommendations of possible unknowns:
The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt (I loved this book and would limit my reading to just a few pages a day because I didn't want it to end!) :lol:
Here's a series that I really enjoyed. Author: David Eddings Book Names: The Sapphire Rose, The Ruby Knight, and The Diamond Throne.
I also love the FBI series written by Catherine Coulter. I can't remember all of the names but it's the series where one of the books is titled "Blow Out." I love the characters and the story line of all of the books in this series. NOTE: I didn't know this was a series and read the first book out of order. It helps you get to know the characters better if you start from the first one.
And last but not least is Debbie Macomber's knitting mystery series. I'm currently reading "Twenty Wishes."
I hope I was able to turn you on to a few good ones that you will enjoy.
JoJo
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Originally posted by kfstitcherHi Jo Jo, I read all the Dean Koontz books too. What do you think of the last few? I've been really disappointed and one of them I returned to the library without even finishing. Maybe it is just me. What do you think?
Karen
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My library just told me that I could download books from library2go which they are affiliated with! Going there now to try it out. :wink:
Originally posted by ritzyAs I write I am downloading my first two books on CD to my iPod. I am excited to see if I will like the author and the reading. "thann thanks for letting us know about Netlibrary. I will be setting up my info today.
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Don't do what I did the first time I tried to put a book on the Ipod to listen to on an airplane.I didn't want to lose any cds so I did some convoluted process of copying cds from the library into my Itunes and then in to the Ipod. Sort of trying to figure it out myself and not knowing what I was doing. Anyway the book was very confusing and I thought the sequence of scenes did not make much sense till I realized it was shuffling the cds! I never did get it figured out to go in order. :lol:
KarenLyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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I recently read Debbie Macomber's knitting series also. They were all very good books. I just finished Suzanna's Garden by the same author, that one was excellent also. The ending really caught me by surprise, I love when that happens!
My sister just gave me Navy Baby by Debbie Macomber, she said it was a good. I haven't started it yet.Lyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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[quote="ladyquilter"]Karen, what was the name of the one you returned unread? I'm horrible about reading in order and in fact, just purchased one yesterday that I somehow missed reading -- called False Memory. It originally came out in '99. Many of my favorite authors have written some pretty awful books lately -- of course, that's just my opinion, but if I can't get "into and absorbed" in the book in the first two chapters, I put it aside
JoJo
I don't remember the title but it had a LOT of talking about some slimy rain and just seemed dumb. I always liked his books because there are characters doing such extremely horrible deeds but then there is the one wonderful truly good person who conquers evil in the end. Always with a little humor too. Lately several of the stories have been quite a stretch so not too interesting for me.
I do like Debbie Macomber too and have one on tape by my machine right now if I'd ever get back to work on sewing.
KarenLyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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Dana Stabenow has become my favorite mystery author. The books are set in Alaska and that woman can write! Exciting and positively wonderful! The woman who narrates Stabenow's books is so good. Her name escapes me at the moment.
Dean Koontz's books have superb narrators (readers). I enjoyed each of those very much. I've listened to thousands of books on tape or cd and have a long list of great authors, all free from the library. When I'm not in the process of moving my sewing room, which has made for a gigantic jumble, I will be able to list more authors. Sue Grafton is also terrific!
JoAnneLyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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