If you like Patricia Cornwell’s medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, why not try one of these thrillers featuring other types of forensic technicians?
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When all of Susan Mallery’s books are checked out…
When you’ve read all of Susan Mallery, why not try…
When you’ve read all of Mitch Albom, why not try…?
Though not as prolific an author as many other best-sellers, Mitch Albom is known for his thoughtful, philosophical novels such as The Five People You Meet in Heaven, as well as for his inspiring non-fiction works like Tuesdays with Morrie.
My sources are unreliable, but their stories are fascinating: what to read if you liked Gone Girl and the Unreliable Narrator
Thought not.
It was for the twists and turns, right? The never quite knowing what was really going on? And of course to find out What Really Happened In The End, yes?
Here are more stories with unreliable narrators, stories that will yank the narrative rug out from under your readerly feet in the most delightful and unpredictable of ways.
If you like Game of Thrones, why not try…
George R.R. Martin’s epic Song of Fire and Ice series is wildly popular, both as novels and as the tv miniseries. The following suggested reads share with GoT exquisitely developed worlds (some parallel fantasy universes, some purely historical) in which their extensive casts of characters play out the epic stories filled with dynastic war, political machination, intrigue, romance, the quest for power, and the struggle to keep the world safe against mysterious forces.
Here is what George R.R. Martin is reading. Call, text, chat, email us or stop by the library to place requests.
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Nora Roberts/JD Robb readalikes
Among the most popular writers of today, Nora Roberts writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense stories, featuring passionate, resourceful heroines and strong, empathetic heroes. Each story emphasizes relationships with family and friends while providing details of careers or adventure. Some recent titles include a paranormal element but a resolved, happy ending remains crucial to all of her tales. Her books may appeal to readers who do not usually read romance.
Writing as J. D. Robb, Roberts writes a series of futuristic romances/police procedural mysteries, featuring Eve Dallas and her billionaire husband Roarke. Police Investigator Dallas, an outspoken advocate for victims, fights crime in a futuristic landscape, where violence always threatens and the murders are particularly grisly.
When you’ve read all of Nora Roberts/J. D. Robb, why not try…
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Nicholas Sparks readalikes
Nicholas Sparks is a master of poignant love stories. In his novels there is no great love without some loss and his characters frequently are faced with a difficult challenge before proving they are worthy of true love. Sparks’ characters are honorable and loyal, and they place a lot of importance on family and sometimes religious faith. The pace of his stories is leisurely, quickening for rapid action and dialogue. Sparks’ writing is not dense and he aims for easy-to-read prose with a romantic tone.
