What Mystery are You Reading?

I am starting with The Godwulf Manuscript, by Robert B. Parker. The Library has a Mystery Book Club that meets the second Wednesday of each month. This month we are reading the first book in Robert B. Parker's Spenser series.

Spenser, the main character, is a dective who gets hired by a Boston university when their rare manuscript is stolen. He is put on the trail of some radical students, and soon finds himself at the scene of a murder. A young college girl is charged with the murder of her boyfriend, but Spenser believes she is innocent. Now Spenser has a missing manuscript and a murder on his hands.

Read a Good Romance

Valentine's Day is almost here. So during February 12 - February 25, we are going to read a romance.

Now I know a romance might be a stretch for some readers, but don't think about the bodice rippers. Instead think of anything that has any kind of romance between two characters, that is a romance. Most great books have some conflict or interaction between the two sexes, so there is your romance.

If you want some help here are some good romance authors and books.
Jennifer Crusie (funny)
Janet Evanovich (light mystery with romance)
Jo Beverley Forbidden Magic
Jude Deveraux A Knight in Shining Armor
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Nora Roberts
Nicholas Sparks

Read a Good Inspirational

Take some time January 29 - February 11 to read something inspirational.

Having trouble knowing what is inspirational? Read anything that inspires you, if you are still having trouble here are some authors and books to get you started.

Chicken Soup for the ... Soul

Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston

Dee Henderson
Jan Karon
Janette Oke
Francine Rivers
Bodie & Brock Thoene
Lori Wick

Read a Good Science Fiction or Fantasy

Read some science fiction or fantasy during the weeks of January 15 - January 28.

Science Fiction is based in science and technology. Fantasy is fiction that is not concerned with the rules of science in the known world, which allows for talking animals and time travel. Some times it is hard to discern if a story is science fiction or fantasy.

Having trouble picking a book, listed below are some authors and books you might try. Enjoy!
H.G. Wells
Jules Verne
Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451
Piers Anthony
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Anne McCaffrey
Terry Brooks Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold!
Orson Scott Card Ender's Game
Robin McKinley
Elizabeth Scarborough
J.K. Rowling
Connie Willis Doomsday Book

Read a Good Mystery

The weeks of January 1 - January 14, is the time to read a mystery. Read any mystery and share it with us.

If you are having problems finding a book to read, here is a list of authors and books to try. Enjoy!
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes Stories
Agatha Christie 's Novels
Mary Higgins Clark Where Are the Children?
Harlan Coben Deal Breaker
Robert Crais
Sandra Dallas Persian Pickle Club
John Dunning Booked to Die
Carl Hiaasen
Dennis Lehane Mystic River
George P. Pelecanos Right as Rain
Don Winslow A Cool Breeze on the Underground

What are some other good mysteries?

What do I Read?

January 1 - January 14: Mystery
January 15 - January 28: Science Fiction or Fantasy
January 29 - February 11: Inspirational
February 12 - February 25: Romance

How do I participate?

January 1 - February 25
Everyone interested in being part of this Winter Book Blog will read any book from the selected genre during the two weeks set aside for that genre. I will give some book suggestions to get anyone started who is having a hard time picking a book. Hopefully some other participants will also give some suggestions. Then all you have to do is share with us what you are reading and what you think about it. Do not be afraid to stretch yourself and read something you would not normally read.