I'm taking a bit of a break from my usual Friday Linkups to try something a little different. Michelle over at Because Reading is Better Than Real Life used to do a Five on Fridays that I always enjoyed and I've seen a few other variations on the theme. As well I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd give start making random five lists. Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much. This week is on the bookish side and I'm taking a look at Five Things I'm Loving in Fiction - aka what will get a book moved up to the top of the TBR at right now.
1. Family History/Genealogy - Oh so you're looking into someone's family history and discover a mystery? Better yet, you're a professional genealogist and looking into someone's family tree has suddenly caused break ins in your office and all kinds of mayhem? Yes please! To the top of the pile you go.
2. Antiques - I don't care if you're buying antiques, selling antiques, or restoring antiques any book that has a character involved in some element of the antique business has me on board.
3. Suspense with a dash of romance - I have been flying through the romantic suspense so far this year. I like it to be heavier on the suspense than the romance but other than that I'm not picky.
4. Missing Persons Mysteries - I love a missing persons case but only if the person missing is an adult. I'm reading one right now and absolutely loving it.
5. Books Set in the 1920s - It doesn't matter if it's romance, mystery, or fiction but if it's set in the 1920s I'm going to be reading it!
What are some themes you're loving at the moment?
It's great to find those scenarios that we never get tired of reading about! For me it is EMPs, creature features, Henry VIII and his wives, something lurking in the woods and jungle expeditions!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't heard of any of these. The covers on most are so appealing. Glad you shared these.
ReplyDeleteGreat themes...all the books you mention look good too.
ReplyDeleteThis was fun, Katherine. I saw Jane Cleland at an author event a few years ago and still haven't read her books. I need to do that as she was very interesting and she loves her research. Oh, I have another author to suggest to you from the genealogy angle - Rett MacPherson. Her series is a bit older, but I've read almost all of it and liked it very much.
ReplyDeleteYES! I love family history books. If it has a mystery and takes place over multiple generations, I want to read it.
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Nice you are naming what you are really enjoying. I like romantic suspense but I have to admit its the character dev and the romance that draws me. So I am reading one at the moment - its good but sort of very quick romance because only takes place over a number of days. Had to stop reading it last night because I was getting to gory bits.
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying books set in earlier eras too, on and off lately. And missing persons/ suspense are always fun too. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yep, I go on reading tangents, too. Sci-fis set in space with a mystery or intrigue, 1940s or 50's English country house/village mysteries, fantasy other realm, preppers or off grid characters/groups, medieval.
ReplyDeleteI love this post, Katherine. And such great themes too! I am with you in wanting to read books about family history and genealogy.
ReplyDeleteI have really been wanting to read more zombie books, paranormal, horror, and maybe some twisty mysteries. Fun post!
ReplyDeleteOh love this post! The 1920's sounds like a to of fun to read about. I am loving time travel!
ReplyDeleteI like your list and the themes that grab your attention. I like to read historical fiction, like The Paris Wife (Ernest Hemingway's first wife), or English kings or Queen Victoria or ... I am reading the novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis, great book about C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, his wife.
ReplyDeleteSuspence with a dash of romance is always good to break up reading slumps
ReplyDeleteOne of the discount ebook sites recently sent an email about adding a Romance Thriller category because it has become so popular. 📚
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