OHbaby! Forums : book recommendations https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:19:01 +0000 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:35:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34131 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[book recommendations : The millenium series, girl with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068475&title=book-recommendations#1068475 Author: HoneybunsMa
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 7:35pm

The millenium series, girl with the dragon tattoo, girl who played with fire, and I think its something to do with a hornets nest are good, (waiting for mum to finish the third but she says its good)

I can also vouch for Wally Lamb I know this much is true, and Ken Follett Pillars of the Earth and World without End. Oh seriously I could go on, ummm Shakespeare's secret JL Caroll is a good read about well Shakespeare and who he really is, full of murder and intrigue but so addictive.

I'm reading Jeremy Clarckson atm lol but I just like to read. The Lady in Blue is quite good, Javier Sierra umm I'll keep thinking my box of books is buried atm :( but thats ok I've read them all and am stealing mums now ]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:35:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068475&title=book-recommendations#1068475 <![CDATA[book recommendations : the girl with the dragon tattoo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068408&title=book-recommendations#1068408 Author: lizzle
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 6:34pm

the girl with the dragon tattoo was great. i'm going to get the second one tomorrow.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:34:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068408&title=book-recommendations#1068408 <![CDATA[book recommendations : What about Janet Evanovich? I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068393&title=book-recommendations#1068393 Author: Delli
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 6:15pm

What about Janet Evanovich?

I love her books about Stephanie Plum - the first one is called "One for the Money". Hilarious.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:15:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068393&title=book-recommendations#1068393 <![CDATA[book recommendations : Ooh Yeah Jodi Picoult is great!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068388&title=book-recommendations#1068388 Author: High9
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 6:13pm

Ooh Yeah Jodi Picoult is great! I read her book the pact, was a very good read. ]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:13:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068388&title=book-recommendations#1068388 <![CDATA[book recommendations : I also liked The Time Travelers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068353&title=book-recommendations#1068353 Author: KiwiL
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 5:35pm

I also liked The Time Travelers Wife... but it is kind of fantasy. But probably not what you mean by that (eg Lord of the Rings type).... just a very unbelievable situation written so well that people just end up loving it.

I also like Jodi Picoult, but frustrated that all her books must end with a twist... they've all become a bit the same to me. Highlights of hers for me were My Sister's Keeper and The Pact.

I like Anita Shreve too - The Pilot's Wife has been around a long time but is still one of my favourites. ]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:35:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1068353&title=book-recommendations#1068353 <![CDATA[book recommendations : mummy_becks I&#039;d heard it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067980&title=book-recommendations#1067980 Author: MrsEmma
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 1:46pm

mummy_becks I'd heard it was fantastic too - thought I'd read the first chapter and see how it was. It was truly a fantastic read, I couldn't put it down! Of course there were little bits here and there that were a bit sad.. but plenty of funny parts and really really interesting parts! I highly recommend it.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:46:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067980&title=book-recommendations#1067980 <![CDATA[book recommendations : I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067972&title=book-recommendations#1067972 Author: rachndean
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 1:44pm

I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult, and The Wilderness series by Sarah Donati is great too!]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:44:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067972&title=book-recommendations#1067972 <![CDATA[book recommendations : MrsEmma wrote:I&#039;ve just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067948&title=book-recommendations#1067948 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 1:34pm

Originally posted by MrsEmma MrsEmma wrote:


I've just finished reading a book called Six Feet Down Under - Memoirs of a NZ Funeral Director. Sounds a bit morbid, but was one of the most interesting, good books I've read in ages.

I have heard that it is a fab book, and isn't that morbid but quite amusing at times.

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:34:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067948&title=book-recommendations#1067948 <![CDATA[book recommendations : Love chick lit, my fav authors...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067893&title=book-recommendations#1067893 Author: MrsEmma
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 1:13pm

Love chick lit, my fav authors are

Cecelia Ahern
Sophie Kinsella

I'm reading a really good book at the moment by Linwood Barclay called Fear The Worst which is a thriller about a guy who's daughter is staying with him for summer, doesn't come home one day. He goes to her workplace (a hotel) and no one has ever heard of her or recognises her pictures etc. so he is trying to find her. It's a fantastic book.

I've just finished reading a book called Six Feet Down Under - Memoirs of a NZ Funeral Director. Sounds a bit morbid, but was one of the most interesting, good books I've read in ages.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:13:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067893&title=book-recommendations#1067893 <![CDATA[book recommendations : Fiona Walker MaryJanice Davidson Both...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067782&title=book-recommendations#1067782 Author: .Mel
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 11:44am

Fiona Walker
MaryJanice Davidson
Both very funny authors

I love Lee Childs

If you want to really get stuck into a good read, I'd recommend The Pillars of the Earth (over 900 pages) and World without End (over 1000 pages) by Ken Follett.. they are big books but the story is fantastic... and heartwarming.

Embrace the Grim Reaper by Judy Clemens (not monsters in it) Just a really good story about a woman trying to change her life after a big tragedy.

Also Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern... I loved this book, the main character is a 17yr old girl, but it's definitely written for adults.. another heartwarming story, and the characters definitely stick around in your head after you've read it.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:44:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067782&title=book-recommendations#1067782 <![CDATA[book recommendations : I quite like Chick Lit also. Susan...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067767&title=book-recommendations#1067767 Author: _SMS_
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 11:19am

I quite like Chick Lit also.

Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Carly Phillips
Jennifer Crusie
Rachel Gibson
Julie Garwood

A good series to buy is The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons

The Times Travellers Wife is a great read, also Nicholas Sparks has some good easy to read books

Im not a big Marian Keyes fan anymore, i have read all her books but i went to re read one last week that i havent readfor years and they do take alot to kind of get into the story & drag on a bit

They are some authors i like, also you can get them pretty cheap off TM

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:19:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067767&title=book-recommendations#1067767 <![CDATA[book recommendations : I also go by authors, Paulina,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067752&title=book-recommendations#1067752 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 11:06am

I also go by authors, Paulina, Jodi, Marion. I got 1 Marion and 1 Jodi book last night.

I am patiently waiting for my "bookstore" to arrive down from Hamilton. My friend used to work for Whitcoulls so has books for Africa that I am going to aquire once they are here.

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:06:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067752&title=book-recommendations#1067752 <![CDATA[book recommendations : Cross stitch by Diana Gabaldon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067733&title=book-recommendations#1067733 Author: nannyabbey
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 10:50am

Cross stitch by Diana Gabaldon or Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati. Lovely historical/romance. They are both the first in a series and nice a big so you get a good read!]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:50:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067733&title=book-recommendations#1067733 <![CDATA[book recommendations : Ooh, I don&#039;t know if they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067717&title=book-recommendations#1067717 Author: High9
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 10:34am

Ooh, I don't know if they have it in the sale but... "I know this much is true" Wally Lamb but it was a good read! Lengthy, but a really good read!

Or you could read... "A suitable boy" Vikram Seth, it's also 1000+ pages... But a good read, it's about a girl in India who falls for the wrong guy sorta thing... (wrong religion etc... family drama...)

Both were on that top 100 read list thingy!

ETA: Authors names

Edited by nkap9]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:34:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067717&title=book-recommendations#1067717 <![CDATA[book recommendations : The Time Travellers Wife. Love...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067676&title=book-recommendations#1067676 Author: lottieandharry
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 10:06am

The Time Travellers Wife. Love it, love it, love it!!!

Didn't know there was a 50% off sale might have to go have a look!]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:06:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067676&title=book-recommendations#1067676 <![CDATA[book recommendations : Go in and have a look, The store...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067529&title=book-recommendations#1067529 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 8:35am

Go in and have a look, The store I went to had a $3 table with trashy chick lit, I got 3 of them and for $3 who cares if you don't really like it.

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:35:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067529&title=book-recommendations#1067529 <![CDATA[book recommendations : With the whitcoulls 50 % off fiction,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067506&title=book-recommendations#1067506 Author: Bexee
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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 8:11am

With the whitcoulls 50 % off fiction, and a week on the beach next week, I need book suggestions.

I quite like the trashy chick lit, and easy to read stuff, but am also keen on something a bit more meaty.

I'm not really into the fantasy/historical stuff.

Any recommendations?]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:11:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34131&PID=1067506&title=book-recommendations#1067506