Pamela Stone | All Time Favorite Books

June 17, 2009

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19 comments posted.

Re: Pamela Stone | All Time Favorite Books

I'm sorry to say that I have no books like that. I read and pass on. Many times I reread books - but, I still pass them on!
(Karin Tillotson 10:59am June 17, 2009)

My favorite book to recommend is a nonfiction called The Anatomy of an Illness by Dr. Norman Cousins. A taciturn Dr. I worked with was excited about it and laughing your way to health caused the writer to get out of a wheelchair and function again. I can't count how many people I've told about this. Especially visual is watching old Groucho Marks and I Love Lucy movies to make one have belly laughs.
(Alyson Widen 11:11am June 17, 2009)

One of my all time favorite books is Brenda Novak's Taking the Heat. Right now I am rereading Lisa Klepas's Travis series for about the 3rd time. The obstacles the characters face are so true to life and I feel like I know each one of them.
(Judy Anderson 11:31am June 17, 2009)

I believe that THE WOLF AND THE DOVE by Woodiwiss will always be special to me. It was the first book of that time period I had ever read, and also one of the first romances...Those characters -- wow! PARADISE by Judith McNaught another knock-out. I didn't want that book to end. I look for good characterization and clever, intelligent dialogue. I also want to feel good when I turn that last page...
(Betty Cox 11:39am June 17, 2009)

I have just about every book written by Taylor Caldwell. She wrote historical romance, mostly, and several of her novels were made into mini series in the 1970s when that was the vogue. I admit I liked some better than others, but she was a very unique author. The books are don't have of hers are the ones that are out of print, but I'm sure a search of ebay would change that!
(LuAnn Morgan 11:46am June 17, 2009)

Mine would be the Chronicles of Narnia; when CS Lewis wrote this series, he dedicated it to his niece and said read them now then put them away until you are an adult and read them again then. Every time I read one of them, I find something I missed before! I generally can't re-read a book, but these I can!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 12:05pm June 17, 2009)

Mine are Robyn Carr's Virgin River series. I love the characters, the area where it takes place. They are heart warming, funny, frightening books. Make me keep coming back looking for more.
(JoAnn White 1:07pm June 17, 2009)

My all-time favorite keeper book is called PRINCE OF MIDNIGHT by Laura Kinsale. It's a Histoircal that broke all the rules and all the molds for romance. The Hero is a ruthless duke who has a stroke that renders him incapable of speech for most of the book. He's judged to be insane and thrown in an asylum and only the intuition and strength of a strict Methodist heroine saves him. You see why it broke all the rules? It's sn amazing love story. And though I have many books on my keeper shelf, this one sits at number ONE.
Great post, Pam! I love your cover!
(Juliet Burns 2:00pm June 17, 2009)

Sounds like different things appeal to different readers. Characterization, dialogue, feel good, true to life, funny.

Thanks for commenting. All great elements. Keep 'em coming.

My friend Vicki Batman sent me this email:

Hi, Pam. I have keepers, too. Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux is one I read immediately upon finishing it the first time. All of Janet Evanovich. Open Season by Linda Howard (3 copies). Who can resist a story about a librarian turning a new leaf? I have Shanna. However, in case of a fire, I'd save all my Dick Francis mysteries.

Thanks for blogging. Vicki Batman
(Pamela Stone 3:00pm June 17, 2009)

I have lots of books that I adore, but one that really got my attention was "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. It is very thought provoking.
(Robin McKay 4:08pm June 17, 2009)

So we can add thought provoking and mystery to the list. I love how different things appeal to different people. I still think for me if I had to narrow it down, it's characterization and a character's ability to surprise. They remain in character, yet I can't always predict how they are going to react. I love those moments in a story.
(Pamela Stone 4:34pm June 17, 2009)

I have a room full of shelves with books that I have read and re read, different authors Linda Howard, Julie Garwood, Diana Palmer etc. I also give away about 6 boxes full of books every few months to charitable causes:CHEO, women's abuse center etc. I love reading an encourage as many as I can too
(Diane Sadler 8:11pm June 17, 2009)

Diane, that's a very cool thing to share books. No matter what a person's situation, reading can often provide a wonderful escape. If you had to pick one all time favorite, what would it be?
(Pamela Stone 9:05pm June 17, 2009)

One of my favorite books is 'Tempted" which was written by Robyn Carr in the late 1980s. I would not part with my battered copy.
(Rosemary Krejsa 9:51pm June 17, 2009)

I have to agree with Pat Batman A Knight in Shining Armor is on my "don't you even think about getting rid of it!" shelf(my hubby teases me about my collection!)I love Diana Gabaldon's OutLander series. I make myself try different authors & find I fall in love with so many new characters. It is to quote an oldie: "the thrill of the chase"! I, too share my books(the favorites who find their way back to my shelves) & others who go to our library where they resell them to buy more books to lend. Both the cover & your new title are intriging, Pam.
(Jean Merriott 11:25pm June 17, 2009)

All of Julie Garwood's books are on my
keeper shelf. She has strong heroes
and spunky ladies that give them a
run for their money. The Wolf and The
Dove by Woodiwiss is also a favorite. I
guess I like strong women caught in
bad situations who manage to survive
and eventually conquer. The hero is
often as much a victim of
circumstance as the heroine and not
always very much of a good guy.
(Patricia Barraclough 11:29pm June 17, 2009)

I love seeing Woodiwiss name appear. Amazing story teller. I like heroines who are smart and manage to survive. The hero is more interesting when he isn't an all around nice guy. Good heart, but a little edge I guess is my thing. I hope you all enjoy Aaron and Charlotte's story. It was fun to write. I'm just very focused at the moment on what makes a book stand out from the mass of good books out there. You all gave me more info to ponder.
(Pamela Stone 12:16pm June 18, 2009)

Your new book Last Resort: Marriage sounds great I'll be getting it. Thanks I enjoyed the blog today.
Penney
(Penney Wilfort 10:54pm June 20, 2009)

This summer I am trying new authors to me... Looking forward to reading your newest book at Harl.Seaswept series was one of my Fav also I like Debbie Macomber also.. her Cedar Cove Series is good.I get to look at lots of books and pick what I want to read.. Last summer I was reading trilogys of authors I had not read before. Then i put them in my used online bookstore.. Need a book I have over 3000 to choose from... LOL readerwave.ecrater.com
(Dona West 12:28pm June 28, 2009)

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