literatehousewife's Blog

Re: Karen's Recommendations

Karen, I would suggest The Laws of Harmony by Judith Ryan Hendricks.  It's not often that a book makes me cry.  This book got me the closest recently.

Re: Gavin's Reviews

Well done, Gavin!  You are the the first person to complete the whole process.  I'm going to make my selection today.

Re: Meaghan's Reccomendation Thread

The best suspenseful novel I've read recently is Boneman's Daughters by Ted Dekker.  I really enjoyed it and would not suggest reading it alone at night.  You'll never think about Noxema the same afterward, either. LOL!

Re: Jenny's Recommends

We don't have very similar reading tastes, but I think you might like Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo.  It's about a woman who blames Jane Austen's take on romance and marriage for ruining her life, so she travels to England to hopefully dig up some dirt on JA to pay her back.  I am suggesting this because it takes place in England and the main character visits some of JA's haunts.  Great travel reading.  No graphic language or any sex.  Fun novel, especially for the summer.

Re: Simone's Recommendation Thread

My favoriate historical fiction novel this year has been The Painter from Shanghai, which is novel about the real-life painter Pan Yuliang.  It's definitely not Victorian and I highly recommend it.

Re: GirlThatReads (Ashley)'s Recommendation Thread

How about Daphne du Maurier?  I've recently read Frenchman's Creek and My Cousin Rachel.  I loved them both.  For romance purposes alone, I would read Frenchman's Creek first - illicit affair with a pirate, adventure. Yep, it's a winner if you ask me.

Poll: How do you plan on getting a copy of your recommendation?

The reviews are flying!  As time draws nearer for selecting your recommended read, tell us how you're planning on getting your hands (or ears) on it.

Re: Vasilly's Recommendations Thread

If you like graphic novels, I have to recommend Maus and Maus II by Art Spiegleman.  They are absolutely incredible.  If you're also a member of the War Through the Generations challenge, they'll fit in very nicely there, too.

Re: DawnTexas

I am going to suggest The Witch's Trinity by Erika Mailman.  This is one book that made me think.  I definitely cared a great deal for the main character.  It's relatively short and a quick read, too.

Re: Lu's Recommendations

I think you would love Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl based upon your five star ratings.

I saw that you only gave I am Charlotte Simmons 2 stars or less.  I've read that too and thought it was good, not great.  What didn't you like about it?  I'm curious.

Re: Sandy's Recommendation Thread

If you like southern fiction, you should give Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison a try.  I loved this novel when I read it in grad school.

Re: CCQDesigns recommendations

My favorite novel by a foreign author that comes off the top of my head is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.  It is an incredible novel and one you won't soon forget.

Re: AlleluiaLu's Thread

If you like historical fiction, I would highly suggest Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir.  I don't believe that there is any explicit sex in it at all.  It's about Lady Jane Grey, the 9 Day's Queen. I couldn't put it down.

Re: Gavin's Recommendation Thread

I'm basing my recommendation purely on your gargoyle picture.  I didn't find The Thirteenth Tale on your blog.  It has a great Gothic feel to it.  It's a great novel and one of the best I've read in the last few years.

Re: Nymeth's recommendations thread

Have you read Sisters of Misery by Megan Kelley Hall?  It's YA fiction with a witchy twist.  I really enjoyed it. There is a sequel coming out either later this year or next year, too.  I'm looking forward to it.

Re: VioletCrush

Pet Sematary by Stephen King did for me exactly what you described in your intro.  You must read that book!

Re: Maria's Recommendation Thread

I'm so glad that you've gotten some good recommendations because sci fi and fantasy are so not my genres.  I've read plenty of historical fiction with strong female leads.  If you're interested in reviews of that nature, just let me know. :)

Re: Shhh I'm Reading needs recommendations!

Good Golly, Girl!  You must read The Other Boleyn Girl by Philppa Gregory!  You won't regret it - and you'll most likely read The Boleyn Inheritance right there after, thus clearing two books off of your TBR pile. :)

Re: Tokemise Recommendations

Have you read The Sisters by Poppy Adams?  I listened to it on audio book and I absolutely loved it.  I like a lot of historical fiction too.  This one takes place in the mid-20th century (if I remember correctly), but I wouldn't classify it as historical fiction.

Re: Fyrefly's recommendation thread

I don't think you've read The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff, but it has the intertwining modern/historical element you were looking for.  I loved it, too.

Re: Jen Forbus

If you love mystery and crime fiction, do you read non-fiction about crimes?  If you do, I'd suggest The Michigan Murders by .  I read this one before I went to college and it scares the heebee jeebeeies out of me.
One of the victim's nieces (who was born after the murders) wrote an interesting poetry/memoir about having an aunt "famous" for being murdered. Jane: A Murder by Maggie Nelson.  It was very interesting given that I'd read The Michigan Murders.

Re: Kristen's Recommendation Thread

Holy smoke!  You are a book addict! :)

I noticed that you have The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff.  I don't know if you post your reviews on LT or not, but if you do, it doesn't look like you've reviewed it. I would suggest that novel if you haven't read it.  I loved it.

Re: Ali's Recommendation thread

Okay, I'm going to go way out, but this book came to mind while I was reading your intro and you don't seem to have it on LibraryThing - The Color of Water by James McBride.  It's a memoir written by a black man honoring his white mother.  I simply love it and would really recommend it to anyone.  I can't say exactly why it came to mind while I was reading your introduction, but I'll go with kismit.

Re: Jen (Multigenrefan)'s recommendation thread

Have you read Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl?  I think you might like that a whole lot.  It's not science fiction or fantasy, but it almost had that feel to me.  It's still one of my favorite books in the past three years.

Re: Dave's thread

Okay, I've got a suggestion for you that should be fairly baseball team neutral. It's called If I Never Get Back by Darryl Brock.  It's about a man who goes back in time to play for the Cincinnati Redlings.  I think I would enjoy this book myself, which is why I'm recommending it to you - after Bless You Boys, of course. LOL!