A Love of Reading
Reading is one of my favorite past times. I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I have amassed a large collection of my favorite authors and novels in my own personal library. These have become my treasure that I will never part with.
When I start a novel that interests me, I can sit for hours discovering a new world and the characters that have seemingly been created just for me. I love immersing myself in a storyline that can capture my complete attention.
I can also spend hours browsing the library of the book store shelves looking for new authors to read. My favorite genre is horror fiction. Authors such as Stephen King, Dean Koontz, John Saul, Bentley Little, and others have taken me to places I only imagined in my worst nightmares, but I have enjoyed every moment of the ride.
This lens is my collection of book reviews for my favorite author and novel lenses that I have created so far. You'll find links to each of my reviews and discover why these authors and books are my favorites. I hope that you enjoy my collection and let me know what you think by taking the poll, participating in the duel, and signing the guest book that I have included.
Contents at a Glance
Author Showcase
Stephen King
Stephen King's books were the first I read in the horror fiction genre. His terrifying stories are created to give even the bravest readers nightmares. I love the thrill I get while reading one of his books. My favorite will always be The Stand.
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Author Stephen King
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Stephen King has been named by many as the Master of Horror. His dark mind has created many a world that has brought our darkest fears into reality, so to speak. I dare to say that his books have probably contributed to many, many nightmares as well....
Stephen King Novels
Anne Rice
Anne Rice is one of my favorite authors because I fell in love with her Vampire Chronicles series. Vampires being my favorite monster, her novels have intrigued me and given me hours of reading pleasure. I also love the Mayfair Witches Trilogy.
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Author Anne Rice
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From the Vampire Chronicles to the Lives of the Mayfair Witches, this incredible author has taken the horror fiction genre by storm. Her novels have earned her the title of one of the most read authors ever. Anne Rice is one of my favorite authors a...
Anne Rice Novels
Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong is my newest favorite writer. I found her books browsing the library one day and fell in love with the Women of the Otherworld series.
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Author Kelley Armstrong
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Kelley Armstrong published her first novel in 2001 and has since created an entire series in the genre of paranormal suspense. Her works include the Women of the Otherworld series, and her new crime drama novels, the Nadia Stafford series. She is a f...
Kelley Armstrong Novels
Laurell K Hamilton
Laurell K Hamilton is at the top of my favorite author list. Her Anita Blake series is a wonderful modern day vampire tale. She involves many other supernatural creatures in her novels as well. This series may just be my favorite of all time.
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Author Laurell K Hamilton
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Laurell K Hamilton's novels are incredible fantasies of mixed genre. Her work encompasses horror, science fiction, crime drama, and romance. Laurell writes modern day alternate reality stories in worlds that are so incredibly believable. Her ch...
Laurell K Hamilton Novels
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Adult Fiction
The Host
By Stephenie Meyer
I fell in love with this book. The Host has climbed to the top of the list of my favorite novels in my library. It is a wonderful storyline filled with adventure, mystery, and love. I highly recommend this one.
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The Host by Stephenie Meyer
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Stephenie Meyer has become a popular author for her famed young adult Twilight saga, but you may not know that Stephenie also wrote another book in 2008 called The Host. The Host is Stephenie Meyer's first adult novel and it offers a fantastic and g...
Anita Blake
By Laurell K Hamilton
These lenses are dedicated to the Anita Blake series. This story follows Anita Blake as she fights crime in the supernatural world. As a Federal Marshall and a Vampire Executioner in modern times, Anita Blake has a very busy life.
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Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series
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The Anita Blake novels feature Anita as a hard-boiled detective with a twist. The crimes she solves deal with the preternatural. As a vampire hunter and executioner, she hunts vampires and other supernatural or magical beings that have used their pow...
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What do you think about the erotic changes to the Anita Blake series?
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I have been a fan of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K Hamilton ever since I borrowed the first book in the series from my cousin a few years ago. I immediately fell in love with the world Mrs. Hamilton has created. I now own and ha...
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Discover Anita Blake - Vampire Hunter
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Anita Blake is a tough as nails vampire slayer and an animator. She is short, petite, and can damn well take care of herself. She gets into more than her fair share of danger in her line of work. Anita is also a licensed vampire execution and a fede...
Anita Blake Novels
Women of the Otherworld
By Kelley Armstrong
The Women of the Otherworld series is a fabulous set of novels. Each one is told by a different narrator. These books tell of werewolves and other supernaturals trying to survive in modern day society.
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Discover The Women Of The Otherworld
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Imagine a world where supernaturals humans are just trying to survive and fit in with the human world. Werewolves, witches, sorcerors, and vampires mixing in with the general population.
The Women of the Otherworld Novels
Young Adult
Midnighters
By Scott Westerfeld
I happened on this young adult series in the library. It has a very interesting storyline with a group of teenagers having to save the world from a group of evil creatures. I was hooked by the first book. Midnighters is a great read for all ages.
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The Midnighters Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld
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What would you do with an extra hour everyday? Would you use the time to study for a big Math test? To get more sleep? Or would you use that extra hour to save the world from a horde of nightmarish creatures threatening to devour the human race? For...
Midnighters Books
Author and Book Group
This my Squidoo group devoted to showcasing your favorite books and the authors who write them. You'll find many lenses from Squidoo lensmasters reviewing their favorite authors and novels here. Squidoo members: If you have a related lens, be sure to join.
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Favorite Authors and Novels Headquarters
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Favorite Authors and Novels Reading is a favorite past time for many people. Book Lovers share a passion for great books and devotion to our favorite writers. We also like to share our passion with others. This book group is designed for book lover...
More Horror Novels on Amazon
Book Topics on Twitter
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- debbimack
- Sadder than usual story of a bookstore closing http://tinyurl.com/kvsry6 #books #bookstores
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- heyitsmisti
- @MrsDazzle idgi either. i think i'm the only person who hasnt read any of the books or seen any of the movies. it just doesnt appeal to me.
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- FreakFlagFlyer
- @Karmalaaa i'm a HP nerd so I've read all the books and seen all the movies too many times to count.
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- dafricas
- watching movies in da crib...got my books starting my xtrmely early MCAT prep. God help me!
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- Ares_15
- Meyer books that will not change. but I like the more gruesome Vampire stories with blood and guts. Anyways like I was sarying the story
Reading Duel
Is horror fiction your favorite genre?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
Not my very favorite, but there is some wonderful stuff in here. And there is more to it than people think. For example, IT is really a coming of age story with many good insights into kids that would help parents. After Columbine I wrote King that if more people read IT that might not have happened.
Posted September 26, 2008
Crystal_Booth says:
I love the trills and chills I receive from reading a good horror novel.
Posted January 14, 2008
No
tandemonimom says:
No, though I definitely had a "Stephen King" period several years ago!
Posted March 28, 2009
tandemonimom says:
Not my absolute fave, but I do enjoy a good horror or thriller.
Posted July 16, 2008
LindaJM says:
I don't write in that genre but I don't mind reading it once in a while. I write middle grade, YA and novels for young women... some historical... some adventure.
Posted July 16, 2008
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JJBourne wrote...
Excellent Lens, I'm pretty much a big fan of Stephen King Novels and just about got all of the Stephen King DVD's
You should check out some of his new collections
Good write up anyway, look forward to reading more!
Posted July 10, 2009
Gryteke wrote
If you like Laurell k. Hamilton you should try Charlaine Harris too it's just as good.
Posted March 31, 2009
crecogal wrote
i enjoyed your page and know how much you enjoy reading as well as your kids, i guess they get it from you. keep up the good work. lovu you all.
Posted March 30, 2009
tandemonimom wrote...
I love the way you've put this together - very clear and easy to follow! You've got some good books and authors on here! 5*
Posted March 28, 2009
Emele wrote...
Just wanted to let you know I've linked to your book lense from my fiction book lense :)
Posted March 10, 2009
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