Book Match

Thanks for asking for a book match from the Central Rappahannock
Regional Library. You asked for a match for The Conspiracy Game, a
paranormal romance, by Christine Feehan. Have you tried:

Beyond Control, by Rebecca York
When journalist Jordan Walker asks Lindsay Fleming for help
investigating a puzzling death, the two feel a connection to each other
that is stronger than anything they've ever known. With each new
discovery, more questions arise about their mysterious telepathic

Hello! I'm going to suggest a wide range of books in the hope that some of them will appeal to you!

Gene Wolfe - anything by him, but especially his latest pair "The
Knight" and "The Wizard". Here's a summary from the catalog -- "A novel
in two volumes, The Wizard Knight is in the rare company of those works
which move past the surface of fantasy and drink from the wellspring of
myth. Magic swords, dragons, giants, quests, love, honor, nobility-all

Thanks for requesting a Book Match from the Central Rappahannock
Regional Library. You asked for a book similar to Morgan Spurlock's
Don't Eat This Book. If you are looking for books on the same topic, you may like:

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, by Eric
Schlosser
Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm
between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled
American cultural imperialism abroad. That's a lengthy list of charges,

Hello!  If you enjoyed “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume, these stories about women and friendship may appeal to you:

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

by Ann Brashares

A story about a special summer in the lives of four lifelong friends who are separated for the first time. The young women find a pair of jeans that fits each of them perfectly and they decide to use the pants as a way of keeping in touch.

Thanks for requesting a Book Match from the Central Rappahannock
Regional Library. You asked for a match to The Five People You Meet in
Heaven, by Mitch Albom. You mentioned you liked the style, story flow,
language, and topic. How about trying:

The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
This inspirational fable...has been a runaway bestseller....The charming
tale of Santiago, a shepherd boy, who dreams of seeing the world, is
compelling in its own right, but gains resonance through the many

Hello! I haven't had a chance to read "The Lollipop Shoes" (published as "The Girl With No Shadow" in the U.S.) by Joanne
Harris, but I enjoyed "Chocolat". Here are some titles that pick up on
various elements of Harris's work that you may also enjoy:


"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

"Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the
story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and

Thank you for requesting a book match from the Central Rappahannock
Regional Library. I like books like Sherrilyn Kenyon too. You said that
you've read the authors that immediately come to mind. You might also
like these titles and authors.

Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
A just-laid off secretary has a really bad week when she dies and is
then made Queen of the Undead. "Chick lit meets vampire fiction in this
creative, sophisticated, sexy, and wonderfully witty book."--Catherine

Similar Title: The Trouble with Mary by Millie Criswell
Original question: Is this humor or romance? I don't know but I like the
combination of the two. Also, there was good sexual tension without a
lot of graphic description. Can you recommend another author who
combines humor and romance? I also like characters from Italian families but that's not essential.

ANSWER:

"The Trouble With Mary" by Millie Criswell is a romance, but it IS
funny, isn't it? Do you know that there are three more titles by Ms.

Thank you for contacting the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for a
Book Match. We love connecting readers to the right books.

You said that you enjoyed "Good in Bed" by Jennifer Weiner and "Isle of
Palms" by Dorthea Benton Frank. I loved both of those titles!

Both of the titles you mentioned feature strong, outspoken (some would
say sassy!) heroines. We have two reading lists that may have other
books you'll enjoy. From the library's home page, click on "reading

If you liked "The Invisible Circus" by Jennifer Egan, you may enjoy
these novels for their 1960's and 1970's settings:



"The Jane Austen Book Club" by Karen Joy Fowler

A funny and touching book about 5 women and 1 man who meet to discuss
Jane Austen's books. Over the course of six months, each member
reminisces about events from his or her life.



"Crazy in Alabama" by Mark Childress