Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Books I Read on Vacation

I went through a number of books last week while on vacation in Canada. Sometimes one a day. Let's see if I can remember all of them:
Splintered Icon by Bill Napier-only ok. Not the best plot line or character development, but some good action moments. My first read by the author, and while I'm not sure I'd actively seek another of his works, it didn't entirely stink. However, I enjoyed Gates of Hades by Gregg Loomis much more. The hero was tough and hunky and there was a little side plot with the girl, of course. I've read another one or two of Loomis's works and they were all pretty decent. It was no Jack DuBrul, but I've read all of his. (It's my thing for geologists, see) Maybe it's time to re-read? Hmm, anyway...
Also read Winter Study by Nevada Barr. For sure in the top 3. One of the better ones of hers lately. Threw in a couple historical romance novels, mostly 'cause that's just what us gals do on vacation, kind of a tradition. Won't bore you with titles and details. [Since we know they're all pretty much the same anyway, but that's not why we read them, right? :) ]
But by far and away the most fun was Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich. I mean, who doesn't love Stephanie Plum?! Two hunky guys, all that adventure, a crazy family, ex-ho sidekick, Rex... It doesn't get any funnier than this! Not enough Ranger in this one though, "Babe."
I'm just about to finish Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs, also one of my favorite authors. She'd be #2 in the top 3 right between Evanovich and Barr on the vacation top picks.

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