A good read?

Agree that The da Vinci Code is a great read, but have given up on his other books - in my opinion they fall far short of DVC.

Try "Attention All Shipping" by Charlie Connolly. The author visits all the shipping forecast areas around the U.K., Ireland and near Continent. A great yarn and very entertaining, even for those folk not interested in the nautical side of things.

Been thwarted in my plans to read Tess Gerritsens' latest one 'Vanish' on the flight - someone at work offered to lend it to me and I just couldn't refuse. I'm over half way through already, will have to try plan B. Sadly though, there IS no plan b![:(]

The Emperor series of books by Conn Iggulden are excellent if you like historic novels.There are 4 and need to be read in order. Covers Julius Ceasar`s life from young boy to death.

Originally posted by catsilversword
Haven't read any of his - think I might just be the only person on the planet not to have read the Da Vinci Code - and I've thought about doing so, but then, being perverse, I decided I didn't want to follow the crowd and do the in thing.

I know what you mean, I was wondering what all the fuss was about at the time. I read his other books first - Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels & Demons, before finishing off with the Da Vinci Code. I don't totally agree with csparker on Deception Point, but I'd say it was the worst one of the four. I enjoyed them all in one way or another though [y]

As for other suggestions of reading - I like Janet Evanovich's "Stephanie Plum" series

Cheers

Michael

Can see I'm going to have to make some notes to take along - I'll never remember the ttitles and authros oterhwise.

That's titles with just a single t at the beginning...[}:)]

I have also found that the majority of James Patterson novels - particularly when he was writing alone and not in cahoots with someone else - are good, easy reading:)

Thanks for all the recommendations chaps. Starting to sound more like a book group on here, isn't it? Amongst my little hoard of paperbacks to take away with me I've included Labyrynthe by Kate Mosse and Attention All Shipping by Charlie Connolly. Laying off the horror, I like to sleep at night...

Originally posted by Richard28

Originally posted by Treelo
If you're into crime thriller/horror type stuff try anything by Stephen Leather or Shaun Hutson. Careful though, some of them are rather descriptive;)

You're not wrong! I read Stolen Angels by Shaun Hutson a while back - was good though!

another recomendation - Harlan Coben, read a few of his books now - "tell no one" is a great place to start.*


I bought this at the weekend for my upcoming flight.

Er - finished it already.....[:0]

I have also found that the majority of James Patterson novels - particularly when he was writing alone and not in cahoots with someone else - are good, easy reading

After to agree Patterson's novels are so fast, chapters being only 2 or 3 pages each.

Regards

Paul

For those of you who like Patricia Cornwall try Karin Slaughter.

Would also recommend any of Harlan Coben's "Myron Bolitar" books, VERY good and entertaining![y]

Originally posted by Boyle73

For those of you who like Patricia Cornwall try Karin Slaughter.

Would also recommend any of Harlan Coben's "Myron Bolitar" books, VERY good and entertaining![y]

Yeah, Karin Slaughter is great, read 3 of hers on the trot. If can get hold of Kisscut, I think I'll take that with me. If not, then another Harlen Coben one...

Originally posted by catsilversword

Originally posted by Boyle73

For those of you who like Patricia Cornwall try Karin Slaughter.

Would also recommend any of Harlan Coben's "Myron Bolitar" books, VERY good and entertaining![y]

Yeah, Karin Slaughter is great, read 3 of hers on the trot. If can get hold of Kisscut, I think I'll take that with me. If not, then another Harlen Coben one...

Harlen Coben has a new Myron Bolitar book coming out sometime in May[^] sadly a bit late for your flight but one for the back garden on a sunny day!

Try Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T E Lawrence. Pure class.

Originally posted by Boyle73

Originally posted by catsilversword

Originally posted by Boyle73

For those of you who like Patricia Cornwall try Karin Slaughter.

Would also recommend any of Harlan Coben's "Myron Bolitar" books, VERY good and entertaining![y]

Yeah, Karin Slaughter is great, read 3 of hers on the trot. If can get hold of Kisscut, I think I'll take that with me. If not, then another Harlen Coben one...

Harlen Coben has a new Myron Bolitar book coming out sometime in May[^] sadly a bit late for your flight but one for the back garden on a sunny day!

Sunny day? We can only dream....[:#]