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What authors are on your auto-buy list? You see their new release and you get it, no questions asked.
Why do you do that? Are you ever disappointed?
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For mainstream/contemporary, my auto-buy is Jennifer Weiner. I like her conversational style and I'm pretty well guaranteed a good story (IMO) when I buy one of hers. I know she officially classified as chick lit, but since she's had a couple books that weren't quite so much chick lit, I call her mainstream.
For fantasy, I have a few auto-buys. Mercedes Lackey, David Eddings, George R.R. Martin (paperback, though, don't have the budget for hardcovers), and Robin Hobb.
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In recent years my only auto-buy was Michael Crichton but I was not happy with Timeline and have not yet bought his most recent book.
Prior to that my auto-buy was Arthur Hailey (Airport, Hotel, the Moneychangers). I don't think I was ever disappointed in anything he published.
Why do I do that? Answer: because I'm pretty well assured of a good read that is both informational and entertaining. Puma
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That's hard.
My must-buy-books are usually classics or for reference. For example:
anything by Elizabeth David or Dorothy Hartley for reference use.
Usually Terry Pratchett's if they are about Ank-Morepork. 'Going Postal' gave me the giggles on the bus. He is a clever satirical writer.
Terry Greenwood and Michael Pearce for witty and intelligent historicals.
Betsy Tobin if I could ever find her new books.
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Until recently I've been to poor to auto-buy everything by any author. Though I do have a lot of John Irving's books, and have never been disappointed. I've gotten a lot of Stephen King out from the library if that counts, but I own a couple as well.
That's basically how my bookshelf looks I guess, a few from each of my favorite authors and the rest I've read from the library.
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Stephen King - because he is my favorite of all time. I'm a fanatic, so I love all of his stuff.
Andrew Vachss - my favorite crime writer. He never disappoints.
Chuck Palahniuk - "Fight Club" is near the top of my favorites list. I like some of his books more than others, but I'm still loyal.
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I read in just about every genre, but my auto-buy authors for mainstream/contemporary would probably be Richard Russo and Stewart O'Nan. I like their well-written stories, clear descriptive language, and their novels always seem to stay with me for awhile after I finish.
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Originally Posted by JenNipps
For mainstream/contemporary, my auto-buy is Jennifer Weiner.
My wife just bought 2 of Weiner's novels (In Her Shoes and Bad in Bed). If they're not chick-lit, I might give one a shot.
I am also going to take a shot on Chuck Palahnuik, Lee_OC. I loved the Fight Club movie and a few of his titles interest me. Any recommendations on which one to start with?
Anyone read Richard Price (Clockers)? Another author I have been considering.
Thanks.
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Re: Palahniuk:
I really liked "Lullaby" and "Survivor." My friend said his favorite is "Choke," and I thought that was decent.
What do you mean "if they're not chick-lit"? Give it a shot anyway. There's nothing wrong w/ chick-lit. ;)
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My wife just bought 2 of Weiner's novels (In Her Shoes and Bad in Bed). If they're not chick-lit, I might give one a shot.
I am also going to take a shot on Chuck Palahnuik, Lee_OC. I loved the Fight Club movie and a few of his titles interest me. Any recommendations on which one to start with?
Anyone read Richard Price (Clockers)? Another author I have been considering.
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One teensy correction. The second book you're referring to is Good in Bed instead of "Bad." :)
They are actually marketed as chick lit, but are shelved under the general heading of "Novels" in most bookstores I've seen them in. You might want to sneak a peek at them to decide for sure, though.
Oh, and if you've seen the movie for In Her Shoes, don't let it be a deterrent from reading the book. The movie is OK, in my opinion, but they had to cut so much of the book from it that as far as the sub-story about the sister goes, it's pretty different.
Again, that's just my opinion.
Sorry, I haven't read anything by Richard Price, so I'm no help there.
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One teensy correction. The second book you're referring to is Good in Bed instead of "Bad." :)
Aha! Good in Bed sounds like a much better book, thanks. ;)
Thanks for the advice, Lee_OC.
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I auto-buy stephen king, but I'll usually research Koontz, Crichton, and some other authors to see if their new book sounds good. For instance, I rarely buy Koontz, but I decided to buy The Husband because it sounded good--and Focus Features plan on making it a film.
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I think I've read one of Crichton's. Just doesn't appeal to me, really. I've read several of Stephen King's, but not enough to put him on auto-buy. :)
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Yeah, the more I read (and the older I get) the less author's like Clancy, Crichton, and Grisham appeal to me. I feel like a lot of their writing and story ideas simply aren't as good as their older stuff. Outside of mainstream/contemporary, Stephen King (horror) and Dennis Lehane (mystery) remain on my auto-buy list.
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That's odd, KPM. When I passed 50, Crichton was the only author I'd take a chance on without some digging. Other than that, I've pretty much dropped fiction entirely (including Crichton in more recent years)(and with the exception of a period look at one of the classics I'd never read previously). Puma
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My only autobuys nowadays are Andy McNabb (thriller), Lee Child (thriller/suspense), Suzanne Brockmann (romantic/military/suspense), and Richard Morgan (sci fi). Although I have to admit that I havent finished the latest Lee Child yet, I found it kind of disappointing. Definitely not one of his best. And the last Suzanne Brockmann was disappointing too. I think she was forced to write it too fast. However, that wont stop me from buying the next ones they publish. Every author has a bad book in them, and I won't hold it against them until they repeat it.
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Auto-Buy
No, we're not talking about cars here. *s*
What authors are on your auto-buy list? You see their new release and you get it, no questions asked.
Why do you do that? Are you ever disappointed?
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For mainstream/contemporary, my auto-buy is Jennifer Weiner. I like her conversational style and I'm pretty well guaranteed a good story (IMO) when I buy one of hers. I know she officially classified as chick lit, but since she's had a couple books that weren't quite so much chick lit, I call her mainstream.
For fantasy, I have a few auto-buys. Mercedes Lackey, David Eddings, George R.R. Martin (paperback, though, don't have the budget for hardcovers), and Robin Hobb.
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In recent years my only auto-buy was Michael Crichton but I was not happy with Timeline and have not yet bought his most recent book.
Prior to that my auto-buy was Arthur Hailey (Airport, Hotel, the Moneychangers). I don't think I was ever disappointed in anything he published.
Why do I do that? Answer: because I'm pretty well assured of a good read that is both informational and entertaining. Puma
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That's hard.
My must-buy-books are usually classics or for reference. For example:
anything by Elizabeth David or Dorothy Hartley for reference use.
Usually Terry Pratchett's if they are about Ank-Morepork. 'Going Postal' gave me the giggles on the bus. He is a clever satirical writer.
Terry Greenwood and Michael Pearce for witty and intelligent historicals.
Betsy Tobin if I could ever find her new books.
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Until recently I've been to poor to auto-buy everything by any author. Though I do have a lot of John Irving's books, and have never been disappointed. I've gotten a lot of Stephen King out from the library if that counts, but I own a couple as well.
That's basically how my bookshelf looks I guess, a few from each of my favorite authors and the rest I've read from the library.
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Stephen King - because he is my favorite of all time. I'm a fanatic, so I love all of his stuff.
Andrew Vachss - my favorite crime writer. He never disappoints.
Chuck Palahniuk - "Fight Club" is near the top of my favorites list. I like some of his books more than others, but I'm still loyal.
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I read in just about every genre, but my auto-buy authors for mainstream/contemporary would probably be Richard Russo and Stewart O'Nan. I like their well-written stories, clear descriptive language, and their novels always seem to stay with me for awhile after I finish.
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For mainstream/contemporary, my auto-buy is Jennifer Weiner.
My wife just bought 2 of Weiner's novels (In Her Shoes and Bad in Bed). If they're not chick-lit, I might give one a shot.
I am also going to take a shot on Chuck Palahnuik, Lee_OC. I loved the Fight Club movie and a few of his titles interest me. Any recommendations on which one to start with?
Anyone read Richard Price (Clockers)? Another author I have been considering.
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Re: Palahniuk:
I really liked "Lullaby" and "Survivor." My friend said his favorite is "Choke," and I thought that was decent.
What do you mean "if they're not chick-lit"? Give it a shot anyway. There's nothing wrong w/ chick-lit. ;)
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My wife just bought 2 of Weiner's novels (In Her Shoes and Bad in Bed). If they're not chick-lit, I might give one a shot.
I am also going to take a shot on Chuck Palahnuik, Lee_OC. I loved the Fight Club movie and a few of his titles interest me. Any recommendations on which one to start with?
Anyone read Richard Price (Clockers)? Another author I have been considering.
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One teensy correction. The second book you're referring to is Good in Bed instead of "Bad." :)
They are actually marketed as chick lit, but are shelved under the general heading of "Novels" in most bookstores I've seen them in. You might want to sneak a peek at them to decide for sure, though.
Oh, and if you've seen the movie for In Her Shoes, don't let it be a deterrent from reading the book. The movie is OK, in my opinion, but they had to cut so much of the book from it that as far as the sub-story about the sister goes, it's pretty different.
Again, that's just my opinion.
Sorry, I haven't read anything by Richard Price, so I'm no help there.
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One teensy correction. The second book you're referring to is Good in Bed instead of "Bad." :)
Aha! Good in Bed sounds like a much better book, thanks. ;)
Thanks for the advice, Lee_OC.
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I auto-buy stephen king, but I'll usually research Koontz, Crichton, and some other authors to see if their new book sounds good. For instance, I rarely buy Koontz, but I decided to buy The Husband because it sounded good--and Focus Features plan on making it a film.
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I think I've read one of Crichton's. Just doesn't appeal to me, really. I've read several of Stephen King's, but not enough to put him on auto-buy. :)
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Yeah, the more I read (and the older I get) the less author's like Clancy, Crichton, and Grisham appeal to me. I feel like a lot of their writing and story ideas simply aren't as good as their older stuff. Outside of mainstream/contemporary, Stephen King (horror) and Dennis Lehane (mystery) remain on my auto-buy list.
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That's odd, KPM. When I passed 50, Crichton was the only author I'd take a chance on without some digging. Other than that, I've pretty much dropped fiction entirely (including Crichton in more recent years)(and with the exception of a period look at one of the classics I'd never read previously). Puma
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My only autobuys nowadays are Andy McNabb (thriller), Lee Child (thriller/suspense), Suzanne Brockmann (romantic/military/suspense), and Richard Morgan (sci fi). Although I have to admit that I havent finished the latest Lee Child yet, I found it kind of disappointing. Definitely not one of his best. And the last Suzanne Brockmann was disappointing too. I think she was forced to write it too fast. However, that wont stop me from buying the next ones they publish. Every author has a bad book in them, and I won't hold it against them until they repeat it.
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