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My favorite book recs
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items For avid readers or casual book fans. Mostly mystery and detective fiction, but any good read could appear.
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Mystery/Detective Fiction/Humor
Classics
Mystery/Detective Fiction/Humor
Fantastic characters, hilarious, wonderful series if you like a mystery or detective fiction.
One for the Money (Stephanie Plum Series #1)
If you enjoy paranormal mystery, this is a good series. Super quick read and a fun book to throw in your bag.
A Vision in Velvet (Witchcraft Mystery) - Books
Huge James Patterson fan- who isn’t?? But even among his books, this one has crazy twists and turns and more than one complete shock. It’s a quick read- partly because I COULD NOT put it down. If you like Patterson, you will LOVE this one.
The Writer: A Thriller by Patterson & Barker
This is the newest Stone Barrington book. If you’re not familiar with this character, he’s sort of a James Bond version of a lawyer. He has all the right friends in all the right places and enough money to make anything happen. The original author of...
Finders Keepers (Stone Barrington Novel)
Kathy Reich’s character, Temperance Brennan, will take you to some places you may have never wanted to go but you’ll be so riveted you won’t be able to put the book down. Extremely realistic to the point of being scary, but good scary, you know?
Fire and Bones (23) (A Temperance Brennan Novel)
Third in the ice cream series. A great cozy mystery, set in New England, with lots of twist and turns and great characters.
Fatal Fudge Swirl: Ice Cream Shop Mystery
I love the premise of the book and Evanovich’s characters are what make her books so rich and fun to read.
The Recovery Agent: A Novel|Paperback
These are great characters. Reminds me of several on screen similar archetypes but she puts her own spin on them to make them relatable and memorable.
The Heist (Fox and O'Hare Series #1) by Janet Evanovich, ...
I’m a huge Patterson fan and his Alex Cross series is one of my very favorites.
Kill Alex Cross (Alex Cross Series #17)|Paperback
This is the first in the Alex Cross series by James Patterson. If you prefer to start a series with the first one, here you go!
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson, Paperback
I liked the little “peek behind the curtain” so to speak, that you get by having a former president help write your thriller. Patterson can’t be beat!
The President Is Missing|Paperback
Two of the hottest writers of all time came together for this one. You really can’t go wrong.
Eruption|Paperback
Lucas Davenport is the perfect modern hard-boiled detective. You could pick up any book in the “prey” series that features Davenport and know it will be fantastic and edge-of-your-seat.
Lethal Prey (Lucas Davenport Series #35)|Paperback
A fantastic spin off of the incredible Lucas Davenport series, this features his step-daughter, Letty. She’s a tough as nails gal and a great addition to the Davenport universe.
Dark Angel|BN Exclusive
This is the most recent Stephanie Plum book. Perfect winter break read. Or summer break. Or spring break, coffee break, sneaking into the bathroom to get away from everyone break…
Now or Never (Stephanie Plum Series #31)|BN Exclusive
I have always enjoyed Balducci and this one is another banger!
Nash Falls|Hardcover
Oh yes!
Return of the Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller|Hardcover
Have you read any of the Reacher books? What a character! Now that there is a TV series, I can’t help but picture that actor when I read them but, well, that just makes it even better! These books are intense and just so good!
Exit Strategy (Jack Reacher Series #30)|Hardcover
I love that she created this hard-core woman detective. Every bit as gritty as any male detective. Set in the future, which seems far fetched but actually ends up being a bit cool. This is the first on the series and it will leave you wanting MORE!
Naked in Death (In Death Series #1)|Paperback
Classics
Obviously a classic!
The Great Gatsby|Paperback
Always have to remind myself when this was written, but the writing itself stands the test of time.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Signature Classics)|Paperback
Just recently reread this book and it’s got a bit of a scare factor but also just really good writing.
Dracula (Signature Classics)|Paperback
Have you ever read any of these? Rich language and plot. The dangers of unchecked science…
Frankenstein (Penguin Classics)|Paperback
A trippy little book. A caterpillar smoking a hookah. The Cheshire Cat. The Queen of hearts. Wow.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Signature Classics)|Paperback
This is on my “re-read list” because I’m sure as a high school student, I didn’t get as much out of this as I would now.
Jane Eyre (Special Edition)|Paperback
This one is chilling and angst producing but such an important read.
1984|Paperback
Another that needs to go on my “re-read list”. Did you read it in junior high? Do you want to re-read it with me?
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition|Paperback