Great recommendations! That's my Amazon list getting added to. I have read "before I go to sleep" it was good. At the same time I read "Room", I enjoyed it too....
I read Before I go to Sleep last week and really enjoyed it (though I found it a little predictable in places).
There are loads more great recommendations on this thread, but I'm struggling to find some of them for my Nook, and some of the paperback prices are a bit high for me at the moment.... I shall have to be patient!
I also loved this book. Really good debut novel which I picked up on the free Kindle list before it became really popular.
Another freebie which gripped me was First and Only by Peter Flannery which apparently is now going to be made into a film - First & Only
I finished First and Only yesterday. Although the idea was good the writing was awful. So 'basic'. Good for a debut I guess but didn't like the style at all. Much preferred Angels and Demons which this book reminded me of.
I've read all of the books recommended here and find them okay, but they don't 'thrill' me.
I read on average 3 or 4 books a week.....mostly thrillers or historical fiction.
Of those I've seen recommended here, they seem to be the most current books.
Does that mean these books that are out right now are the best because they are current?
And therefore we forget the past bestsellers as antiquated and non relevant?
Given the title of this thread, I expected to see more award winners than just current Amazon best sellers. :kitty:
Do go ahead and add your own recommendations! :kitty: I'm ready with my pen poised!
I guess keen readers assume that other keen readers will have already read older titles, so we tend to mention newer books, but I love coming across authors who have been around a while but I've somehow never come across.
I'd like to add 'Gone' by Lisa Gardner, which I read recently and found very gripping. (Not to be confused with 'Gone Girl')
I recently finished Elizabeth Haynes's novel, Into the Darkest Corner.
Thanks for this recommendation Takae. It was a brilliant read, though quite uncomfortable at times, and like you I had to take a pause occasionally. The fear that Catherine felt was palpable and for the first time ever, I think I understood why some people stay with abusive partners. An incredible book and one that I can heartily recommend.
Thanks for this recommendation Takae. It was a brilliant read, though quite uncomfortable at times, and like you I had to take a pause occasionally. The fear that Catherine felt was palpable and for the first time ever, I think I understood why some people stay with abusive partners. An incredible book and one that I can heartily recommend.
I'm reading this at the moment, and having to put it down to do something else every now and again, it's quite horrifying. But absolutely gripping too.
Anything written by Sharon Bolton (also writes as S.J. Bolton)
Anything by Mo Hayder
The Zombie trilogy: Infection, Redemption, and Evolution by Bryan James.
The Lion, The Lamb, The Hunted by Andrew E Kaufman
Flinder's Field by D.M. Mitchell
I always like Phil Rickman's novels and I think if you like Susan Hill, the chances are you'll like Phil Rickman too
I love Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler's books, but I picked up Phil Rickman's The Cure of Souls last month and disliked it immensely. The pace was so slow and dragging, the characters annoying and the denoument completely forgettable. I was looking forward to getting into the Merrily Watkins series, but don't think I'll bother now.
I love Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler's books, but I picked up Phil Rickman's The Cure of Souls last month and disliked it immensely. The pace was so slow and dragging, the characters annoying and the denoument completely forgettable. I was looking forward to getting into the Merrily Watkins series, but don't think I'll bother now.
I'm the opposite - I find Susan Hill's Serrailler books dull in the extreme, but I like Rickman.:) I'm surprised the Rickman books were recommended for a fan of Hill by an earlier poster. To me they are completely different. Although Hill does write supernatural stuff as well, I suppose.
Cure of Souls is my favourite Merrily book, but I've read them all. the characters are annoying at times. Especially bl**dy Jane. But I prefer them to the perfect Simon and Cat.
I do prefer his other series, written originally under the name Will Kingdom (Cold Calling and Mean Spirit) about a group of odd but wonderful characters investigating all sorts of mayhem.
I'm currently waiting impatiently for the third book in that series, Night after Night, to become available at my local library.
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Room-Emma-Donoghue/dp/0330519026/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411314516&sr=1-1&keywords=Room
I read Room, mentioned above last year, and it was also a great read.
I also loved this book. Really good debut novel which I picked up on the free Kindle list before it became really popular.
Another freebie which gripped me was First and Only by Peter Flannery which apparently is now going to be made into a film - First & Only
Started reading this today, thanks for the recommendation.
There are loads more great recommendations on this thread, but I'm struggling to find some of them for my Nook, and some of the paperback prices are a bit high for me at the moment.... I shall have to be patient!
I finished First and Only yesterday. Although the idea was good the writing was awful. So 'basic'. Good for a debut I guess but didn't like the style at all. Much preferred Angels and Demons which this book reminded me of.
I read on average 3 or 4 books a week.....mostly thrillers or historical fiction.
Of those I've seen recommended here, they seem to be the most current books.
Does that mean these books that are out right now are the best because they are current?
And therefore we forget the past bestsellers as antiquated and non relevant?
Given the title of this thread, I expected to see more award winners than just current Amazon best sellers. :kitty:
What past bestsellers would you recommend?
Best to read them in order, there are consistant characters in the stories, and some that can be relevant to the plots.
Do go ahead and add your own recommendations! :kitty: I'm ready with my pen poised!
I guess keen readers assume that other keen readers will have already read older titles, so we tend to mention newer books, but I love coming across authors who have been around a while but I've somehow never come across.
I'd like to add 'Gone' by Lisa Gardner, which I read recently and found very gripping. (Not to be confused with 'Gone Girl')
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shanghai-Girls-Lisa-See/dp/1408801124/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413042048&sr=1-1&keywords=shanghai+girls
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whose-Turn-Stairs-Robert-Douglas/dp/0755318927/ref=wl_mb_hu_m_2_dp. (First of three books)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/September-Rosamunde-Pilcher/dp/0340752459/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413042159&sr=1-1&keywords=september+rosamunde+pilcher
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Csardas-Diane-Pearson/dp/1781857512/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413042274&sr=1-1&keywords=czardas
Thanks for this recommendation Takae. It was a brilliant read, though quite uncomfortable at times, and like you I had to take a pause occasionally. The fear that Catherine felt was palpable and for the first time ever, I think I understood why some people stay with abusive partners. An incredible book and one that I can heartily recommend.
I've been a Susan Hill fan for years, so will give Phil Rickman a try.
Anything written by Sharon Bolton (also writes as S.J. Bolton)
Anything by Mo Hayder
The Zombie trilogy: Infection, Redemption, and Evolution by Bryan James.
The Lion, The Lamb, The Hunted by Andrew E Kaufman
Flinder's Field by D.M. Mitchell
I love Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler's books, but I picked up Phil Rickman's The Cure of Souls last month and disliked it immensely. The pace was so slow and dragging, the characters annoying and the denoument completely forgettable. I was looking forward to getting into the Merrily Watkins series, but don't think I'll bother now.
Really enjoyed this have just bought another book of his called The Puppet Show.
I have just finished The Memory Box! It was a brilliant read- really enjoyed it. Thanks for the reccomend stood OP.
Off to take a look at a The Wasp Factory.
I'm the opposite - I find Susan Hill's Serrailler books dull in the extreme, but I like Rickman.:) I'm surprised the Rickman books were recommended for a fan of Hill by an earlier poster. To me they are completely different. Although Hill does write supernatural stuff as well, I suppose.
Cure of Souls is my favourite Merrily book, but I've read them all. the characters are annoying at times. Especially bl**dy Jane. But I prefer them to the perfect Simon and Cat.
I do prefer his other series, written originally under the name Will Kingdom (Cold Calling and Mean Spirit) about a group of odd but wonderful characters investigating all sorts of mayhem.
I'm currently waiting impatiently for the third book in that series, Night after Night, to become available at my local library.