I'm reading the family series from Ain't No Joke Books, The Life Of Teenagers Ain't No Joke, The World of Parents Ain't No Joke, and The World Of Women Ain't No Joke. (Ain't No Joke.com) Finally an author who says what needs to be said in these inspirational books. i do recommend. - SB

I've been hearing very good things about a new novel entitled 'Dreams of the Mighty' by Kim Wood. Apparently it's a sort of metaphysical, spiritual, humorous adventure. I think it's from the Canadian publisher 'Baico'. Has anyone out there heard of it or read it?

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant and Midwives by Christopher Bohjalian were both excellent. At the moment I am reading Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons. So far this book is very good.

Sarah, I did check out Keith G. Wright's website and now I want to see the books. Rupert, I couldn't find this book at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or the library, but it was on the Baico website. If you go there, you can read the first 5 pages.

Just read Mittelschmerz by Caryn Bark. This is a book that will get you laughing out loud. And that is a nice change of pace.gt

I'm reading The Chosen by Sharon Sala. I love her books, they really grab you and I can't put it down.

I just finished The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen. My daughter suggested it and now I want to read all her books. Thrillers are my favorites.

I'm working my way through Cindy Gerard's bodyguards :). I finished Over The Line and will have to get Under The Wire when I get Into The Dark. Gets hard to keep up sometimes!

Shari, I absolutely love the bodyguard series. I've read them all and can't wait for the next.

This week I'm about halfway through Robert Crais's newest, The Watchman. So far I'm entranced. Also, Margaret Daley's Vanished. I also snagged an ARC of Anita Thompson's The Gonzo Way, which I'm ecstactic about. Will post on that later.

I've spent this past week reading Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase and should finish it by tomorrow night. It started out kind of slow for me but has turned into a really good read. After this, I hope to start on Courting Trouble by Deeanne Gist, who is a totally new author to me...but I fell in love with the cover of this book!!!

Christy, stay tuned. I'm going to be doing a blog on book covers. And you're right, sometimes sticking with a book pays off.

Barbara, I must say that you are utterly delightful, too! I hope you're enjoying The Grail King. I just handed my editor the next book in the Druids series, Deep Magic, which will be released in January of 2008. Now, in addition to anxiously awaiting the release of Immortals: The Awakening on July 31, I'm getting into the rough draft of my 3rd Druid book, Silver Silence. But the beautiful weather outside keeps calling my name! I wish I could see my laptop screen in the sun. Reading now: Madam of the House by Donna Birdsell (Harlequin Next). What a hoot! Real estate agent Cecilia Katz, a 40 year-old flat broke real estate agent, is desperate to raise some big bucks to keep her autistic child in an expensive special needs boarding school. With the help of her twenty-something male assistant, she launches a "risky business" scheme involving love-starved older women and young, studly college guys looking to raise a little tuition cash. The result is romance, mystery and non-stop laughs. Madam of the House should definitely be on everyone's required summer reading list! Perfect for beach, pool, lake, or campground! ~Joy Nash

Two recommendations: one new, one older (a little). The new one is Marianne Wiggins's THE SHADOW CATCHER (see my review on writingdoctor.typepad.com). The older one is WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen, which is really wonderful. Send me some recommendations of your own. I'll read them and report.

I just finished a wonderful thriller, just published in the U.S. Ann Cleeves' Raven Black won the Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award for the best crime novel of 2006, and deservedly so. The Shetland Islands is an appropriate setting for a mystery in which all the characters seem lonely. Lesa Holstine, www.lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com

I'm reading Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen. She is great. How do you describe her writing? I just love real characters, real life stories and I'm almost done and it was satisfying the whole way through.

I'm reading Shadow Games by Christine Feehan. Wow...what a great book. I'm going out to get the rest in the series. It's about an elite military team with psychic abilities.

I read a light and fun book by Lori Wilde last week titled Charmed and Dangerous. This week I am reading The Perfect Stranger by Anne Gracie. Recommend both authors!

I'm reading all the Harry Potter books again to get ready for the next release. I think they're delightful and yes, I am an adult.

I just finished Hot Ice by Cherry Adair. I love the military guys. Now I've got to get the rest of the books.

I am a big fan of Cherry Adair and have also read all the of Harry Potter books. I even have 3 days blocked off in July to read the final installment when it is released. To everyone else: Keep those suggestions coming. I have started a wish list.

I am reading Erica Spindler's Copycat. She writes some of the best "woman in jeopardy" books out there. This is a great thriller.