Monday, September 3, 2012

Random Question Time! (1)

Review books time: My eyes wander the page but I lose sight of the words.
 Alright, so I should probably be feeling worse than I do about the fact that I don't post so much. I must be one of the laziest bloggers around. I've been doing a lot of reading, I swear... just not much reviewing. I'll try and pop at least one out for this week, since I hate having this build-up. Just, uni... you know. =P
Uni work time: How my mind works during times of stress.
Anyway! Onto the question!

Q: What are some good starter adult fiction novels for someone who usually reads YA?

You can suggest authors or specific titles, I don't mind. I've already got Jodi Picoult on my list, but as far as that I've only got titles listed here and there.

I'm particularly interested in historical (not necessarily historical romances) and contemporary - thriller, mystery... the like. But more importantly, I'm thinking of writing style and character development/likeability.


I also cannot wait to show you guys what books I've received last week! I'm not sure if anything's coming for me this week, but AHHH! So happy. =) Also for anyone living in NSW, remember to vote this Saturday! I'll be working as one of the Officials. I did it last year but I can tell you it's really boring to stay at the voting place for the whole day. Bleh... But hello $350! I wonder what books I shall buy. Hahaha!

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Good question! And so many suggestions! Below are some titles that stand out for me because the characters were superb, and it's to revisit those *characters* that I often re-read them:

Contemporary Romance:
'Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell
'One Day' by David Nicholls
‘Travis’ trilogy by Lisa Kleypas

Historical Romance:
'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon - word of warning, the sheer size of this series (7 books, most of them 500+ pages no clear end in sight) makes it seem not so worthwhile, or too much work. But before you get intimidated, type the words 'Outlander Gabaldon Jamie' into Google and see the outpouring of fandom that comes through. Go to deviantART and type in 'Diana Gabaldon' for more of a sneak-peek at the dedicated fandom. And remember, there is a script in the works to adapt these books into a TV show (with many, many fans championing Chris Hemsworth in the lead - to give you an idea of the yummy male protagonist!) Just saying ;)

If you want something a little lighter for historical romance - anything Lisa Kleypas or Julia Quinn is a good beginner.

Literary (or just too genre-bending to fit into one category)
'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger
‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Mystery:
‘Lily Bard’ series by Charlaine Harris

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