Lisa, I love Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta series too, I've read them all. I think her last few books aren't as good as the earlier ones, but I like to read them anyway. As for James Patterson, I've only read two and those were Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, and Sam's Letters to Jennifer. I thought they were really terrific! Now, Nicholas Sparks I've read four of his books, and I enjoy the way he writes. I would say the letters books by James Patterson are good reads if you like Nicholas Sparks. Thanks for the tip on The Mermaid Chair, I'm looking forward to reading it!
Laurie, I think you might like Sue Monk Kidd too. I think maybe we all have somewhat of the same taste in books! If being addicted to books is bad, I guess I'm in big trouble! Have you read anything by Katrina Kittle? Someone was reading a book by her in the doctors office, and claimed shes a great writer. I'm going to have to look her up.
It's so nice to talk book talk with people! Thanks Girls!
Valerie