Jackie Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 I'm headed out soon for five weeks of travel. The daytimes will be mostly filled up with Spanish classes and just being in a new place, but the evenings will be quiet. I'd prefer stuff to read that does not use much of my brain but is still decently written - YA, lightweight adult fiction. Examples of things I've read and enjoyed in the past that fit the category: Harry Potter, Sookie Stackhouse novels, Out of My Mind, The Martian, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Mortal Instruments series. Help me fill my evenings! Quote
Kareni Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 How do you feel about non-fiction? Bill Bryson's books are entertaining. My favorite is The Mother Tongue - English And How It Got That Way "With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the world's largest growth industries." His travel memoirs are also good. Regards, Kareni 2 Quote
Word Nerd Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 I always go for PG Wodehouse when I'm looking for something light. Quote
Chris in VA Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Have you read all the sequels of Miss Peregrine? City of Ember series is easy and fun. (YA Sci Fi) How about something like The Witch of Blackbird Pond, or other older children's lit you may have missed? Quote
JenneinCA Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Earth Girl by Janet Edwards is my new favorite. It is YA science fiction. 1 Quote
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 I'm headed out soon for five weeks of travel. The daytimes will be mostly filled up with Spanish classes and just being in a new place, but the evenings will be quiet. I'd prefer stuff to read that does not use much of my brain but is still decently written - YA, lightweight adult fiction. Examples of things I've read and enjoyed in the past that fit the category: Harry Potter, Sookie Stackhouse novels, Out of My Mind, The Martian, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Mortal Instruments series. Help me fill my evenings! Have you read the Loki series by C Gockel? It ate my life for three weeks :)http://www.amazon.com/Bring-Fire-Part-Wolves-Loki-ebook/dp/B008UUIGB2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453753066&sr=8-3&keywords=C+gockel Bonus - the first book is free right now for kindle or the kindle app. Quote
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Also - Peachville High! http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Demons-Peachville-High-Book-ebook/dp/B004A14RI6/ref=la_B004QET41M_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1453754282&sr=1-4 This is another one that is free right now. I like the spinoff series, Sacrifice Me, very much. It's aimed more at adults though, whereas Peachville is YA :) Edited January 25, 2016 by Arctic Mama Quote
Lady Florida. Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 If you liked Sookie Stackhouse you might like the Fever series. http://www.feverseries.com/books/darkfever-mm Quote
Jerico Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) The flavia de luce books by alan bradley Edited January 25, 2016 by Jerico 1 Quote
AmandaVT Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 I love Louise Penny's mysteries. The first one is Still Life - there are 10 total right now and she's finishing up the 11th. The series is set in Canada and is beautifully written. Susan Wiggs' Lakeshore Chronicles are very light, but I really enjoy them when I'm looking for something mindless. Summer at Willow Lake is the first and is on sale for $1.99 on kindle right now. Jen Lancaster's books are hilarious - I've found myself laughing out loud in public places when reading them, so be warned. :-) Bitter is the New Black is the first of her books. Quote
Tanaqui Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Let me think.... The Leviathan trilogy, Scott Westerfield Ancillary Justice Stranger The Golem and the Jinni The Truth - or anything else Discworld! Murder with Peacocks Dust Girl The Last Knight Who Fears Death (note - this book begins with the graphic description of the protagonist's conception via genocidal rape. Finding and defeating her biological father is a major aspect of the story) The Thing With Feathers (nonfiction, birds) A Confusion of Princes The Savage Fortress Book of a Thousand Days Cinder Summer of the Mariposas Tin Star Salvage The Mapmaker's Daughter So this list should keep you a while :) Edited January 25, 2016 by Tanaqui Quote
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Let me think.... The Leviathan trilogy, Scott Westerfield Ancillary Justice Stranger The Golem and the Jinni The Truth - or anything else Discworld! Murder with Peacocks Dust Girl The Last Knight Who Fears Death (note - this book begins with the graphic description of the protagonist's conception via genocidal rape. Finding and defeating her biological father is a major aspect of the story) The Thing With Feathers (nonfiction, birds) A Confusion of Princes The Savage Fortress Book of a Thousand Days Cinder Summer of the Mariposas Tin Star Salvage The Mapmaker's Daughter So this list should keep you a while :) What excellent taste you have :D Note to all on Loki - the first two or three chapters are a little disorienting and hard to get into. Then it hits a nice rhythm. But I was a bit confused until about twenty pages in. Intrigued, but confused. Edited January 26, 2016 by Arctic Mama Quote
Word Nerd Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate books are super fun (Soulless is the first). I also enjoyed her YA spin-off Finishing School series. Edited January 25, 2016 by Word Nerd Quote
Tanaqui Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 What excellent taste you have :D When you're right, you're right :P And based on this praise, I'm gonna check out your suggestions. Besides - free book! Quote
Kareni Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Have you read the Loki series by C Gockel? It ate my life for three weeks :) http://www.amazon.com/Bring-Fire-Part-Wolves-Loki-ebook/dp/B008UUIGB2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453753066&sr=8-3&keywords=C+gockel Bonus - the first book is free right now for kindle or the kindle app. This does look good! Thanks for the link. Regards, Kareni Quote
Jackie Posted January 26, 2016 Author Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you all! My library has some of these available for free e-book checkout, which is a definite plus! And I'll buy others for the Kindle as I go along. Quote
bibiche Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 You might consider children's books in Spanish. Staying immersed is a great way to improve your language fast. Maybe Harry Potter? The translation is good and think of the interesting conversations you can have at the local tienda. ;P Quote
melbotoast Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 A YA author I recently discovered is Kasie West. She has a two book series, beginning with Pivot Point, that is contemporary/sci fi. She also had some contemporary romance. Quote
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