DBG258RTR Posted February 5, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for some good books to read while on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted February 5, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Just curious--so forgive me for jumping in on your thread. Do people actually read on a cruise? when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 5, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Read the books you would normally read! Some folks like fiction, some like biographies, some like romance novels...everyone likes different stuff. The book you read doesn't need to reflect what you're doing at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelntreats Posted February 5, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'm thinking....what is considered a good book to one person may be a disaster to another.... What type of books you enjoy are the GOOD BOOKS to bring ! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0si Posted February 5, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Just curious--so forgive me for jumping in on your thread. Do people actually read on a cruise? when Sure do:) A "cruise" means different things to different people. My idea of a cruise is LA->Hong Kong 17 days, one stop in Hawaii and the rest sailing. We've done this cruise three times. Or cruising the LA->Miami through the canal. The last time we did that one, I got off the ship at one port to see a friend. In addition, I can not remember the last time I went an entire day without reading a book (other than when in the hospital doped to the gills). Some people drink tequila concoctions; some of us read. Different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 5, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We go to the ship's library the first day and start checking out books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45014 Posted February 5, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I, too, read on a cruise. I can't imagine NOT reading something for an entire day let alone a whole week. I can recommend American Wife. It loosely based on Laura Bush. I found it to be one of those books that are hard to put down. Happy Cruising!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted February 5, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) I'm really!! hooked on Patricia Cornwell's novels; the Kay Scarpetta line. I think I'm on #6. Fortunately I have them saved on my Sony digital reader, so I don't have to worry about the weight of books in my luggage. Edited February 5, 2009 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kf657 Posted February 5, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'm really!! hooked on Patricia Cornwell's novels; the Kay Scarpetta line. I think I'm on #6. Fortunately I have them saved on my Sony digital reader, so I don't have to worry about the weight of books in my luggage. Also love Cornwell, but Really LOVE Patterson.. I always bring a book if I can, although through the library on the Explorer I read the several Father Dowling Mysteries that were on board...a very easy read. Nothing like a lounge on the deck, a "drink of the day" in my hand and a good book......AHHHH my idea of cruising, I don't care if I never go into port!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted February 5, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Princess ships have good libraries, and there is a section for people to leave books for others to read. If you haven't read any of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books, give them a try. They are hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted February 5, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I read a lot of Wilbur Smith while on cruises....you kind of read him by the pound.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mego0427 Posted February 5, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'm reading Soviet Women walking the tight rope, and Adaptive aquatics. I may be able to recommend the first one, not sure yet, but the second is no fun haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted February 5, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Skinny Dip :D http://www.reviewsofbooks.com/skinny_dip/review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactrio Posted February 5, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Do people actually read on a cruise? when I read daily. I bring several books with me when on vacation and I've been known to buy more in the gift shops when I've finished the ones I've brought with me. I'm seriously thinking of bringing a bag full of old paperbacks to leave on the ship when we sail in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted February 5, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I read daily. I bring several books with me when on vacation and I've been known to buy more in the gift shops when I've finished the ones I've brought with me. I'm seriously thinking of bringing a bag full of old paperbacks to leave on the ship when we sail in a few weeks. I am sure that would be appreciated by future pax on the ship and most kind of you.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whimseysgirl Posted February 5, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We stock up at a used book store, and try to get as many as possible that we'll both like. Then we set them free - the last cruise we left them with the kids' program staff, who promised to share them among the crew. They were delighted - they said they only have a small library, and that books are constantly changing hands and in high demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyanubin Posted February 5, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I love to read books that have to do with the places I am visiting, like "Caribbean", by Michener, or the novel "Aztec" by Gary Jennings, which gets you interested in the time and much more excited about visiting the Aztec pyramids, lol. Warning--it's fictionalized and quite gory, but soooo much fun. "Caribbean" is an amazing book, but not really something that you could read in one cruise...it's pretty dense reading. I'd try to start that one a few weeks before you go, but it will really enrich your experience of the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhans24 Posted February 5, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) I have to recommend Atlas Shrugged. It's been called the second most influential book behind the Bible. It's 1100 pages so would be excellent for B2B or a repositioning cruise as well. My wife swears by paperback swap. You list your used books that people can have and pay to ship them to them, two bucks or so. When you send a book to someone you get a credit and can then request a book from someone and they will send the book to you and they pay for shipping. Pretty cool system. Edited February 5, 2009 by jhans24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted February 5, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I always stuff as many paperbacks as I can fit in my carry-on to leave in the library. On Princess ships there is a cabinet or shelf in the library for books to be shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubato Posted February 5, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I, too, am a huge fan of Cornwell and Patterson. Unfortunately, I've read the entire Kay Scarpetta series about 8 times and just can't do it anymore! Well, maybe if I lay off for awhile.:o James Patterson, on the other hand, writes so fast that I found 3 I hadn't read yet and already have them ready for our cruise next month! I read while laying out. It's the only way I can lay there doing nothing. So, I read on the way to the ship (we're driving), every day on the ship and then in port because we just go to the beach. I will go through at least my 3 books on this 5 day cruise! I may have to check out the library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted February 5, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) I, too, am a huge fan of Cornwell and Patterson. Unfortunately, I've read the entire Kay Scarpetta series about 8 times and just can't do it anymore! Well, maybe if I lay off for awhile.:o I've read my collection of Mitchner as well as the collection of Azimov, several times; but I have to wait a few years in between readings which does dull the storyline - you don't quite remember what's going to happen next. I've probably read Azimov's Foundation Trilogy 5 or 6 times over the last 10-15 years. Edited February 5, 2009 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmndlil Posted February 5, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I just bought Cruise Confidential by Brian Bruns (An american cruise ship employee) I also will be bringing along a book called Sand in My Bra.... a book of humorous but TRUE travel stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukegirl5577 Posted February 5, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Do people actually read on a cruise? when When laying out by the pool, when laying out at the beach, etc. I love reading on a cruise. Then again, I just love reading. As for book suggestions...what types of books do you like? Without knowing your tastes, I seriously doubt anyone here will be of much use. If you haven't read any of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books, give them a try. They are hilarious. If you like Janet Evanovitch, might I recommend Gemma Halliday? She writes the "High Heels Mysteries" for Dorchester Publishing, and they are absolutely hilarious. And I'm not just saying that because she's a good friend of mine. :D USA Network has recently optioned "Spying in High Heels" to be developed into a sitcom, actually. Edited February 5, 2009 by Dukegirl5577 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearlbill Posted February 5, 2009 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Anything by P.G. Wodehouse. Also, John Grogan's "Marley and Me" or his latest book "The Longest Trip Home." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralynn Posted February 6, 2009 #25 Share Posted February 6, 2009 If you like Janet Evanovitch, might I recommend Gemma Halliday? She writes the "High Heels Mysteries" for Dorchester Publishing, and they are absolutely hilarious. And I'm not just saying that because she's a good friend of mine. :D USA Network has recently optioned "Spying in High Heels" to be developed into a sitcom, actually. I just bought all 5 of her books this week. Unfortunately, they are so good and so funny that I'm already on the last one. I couldn't put them down. Gemma Halliday is definitely one to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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