Action/Adventure Aficionados discussion

I've really been in a reading slump lately. It's taken me weeks to get through a James Rollins novel, and he is one of my all time favorites. Any suggestions for something that might jumpstart my reading interest again. I'm looking for something new to me and full of adventure. What are some of your favorite slump busting books?

I would go with Matthew Reilly or Boyd Morrison. They both have kept me on the edge of my seat while reading their books.

Switch genres? I'll get tired of mysteries & listen to a nonfiction or fantasy book, for instance.

I always have a lot of fun with John Flanagan's books. they are fun and fast paced and a little different from what I normally read. both series are great. brother band or rangers apprentice

Kevin wrote: "I would go with Matthew Reilly or Boyd Morrison. They both have kept me on the edge of my seat while reading their books."

Love Matthew Reilly...another one of my all time favorite authors. I've had Boyd Morrison on my to read list for quite a while. I should try his sometime soon.

Justin wrote: "I always have a lot of fun with John Flanagan's books. they are fun and fast paced and a little different from what I normally read. both series are great. brother band or rangers apprentice"

My son loves John Flanagan. I just don't personally enjoy reading young adult books myself...but thanks for the suggestion.

Jim wrote: "Switch genres? I'll get tired of mysteries & listen to a nonfiction or fantasy book, for instance."

That might be a great idea Jim. I love historical fiction, but haven't read much of it in a long time. Maybe I will give it a shot, thanks!

Good luck. It's a horrible feeling. Sometimes I take a short break with just a diet of music or even silence. I need to think, sort stuff out occasionally. BUT! There are so many books & so little time...
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I switch genres a lot too. I'm reading Crimson Shore by Lincoln and Child now but I habe some pulps from Moonstone Books and some James Patterson books in my basket afterwards.

Lisa, I like historical fiction, too. Last year I listened to the Horatio Hornblower series & some of the Aubrey-Maurtin series (Master & Commander). Cornwell has a bunch of great ones like the Sharpe series.

I've found that some nonfiction history is great to listen to. Last year I listened to Voyage of the Beagle & it was fascinating! Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Before the Dawn: Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors, & How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World are some excellent ones on how we evolved. Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation by Bill Nye the Science Guy was the most fun.

Steve Sheinkin's Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon & The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery. There's also Blizzard: The Storm that Changed America. All are interesting without bogging down in mind numbing detail. They have a story to them, but they're not fiction just popular histories.

started Thunder head by Preston and Child. it grabbed my attention right away I am really enjoying it so far.

I agree with some of the others, Matthew Reilly's Scarecrow books are especially good if you want action. If you're looking for a complete change of pace, I've enjoyed Markus Zusak. He wrote 'The Book Thief' which is a great WW2 piece written from the perspective of a German orphan and her family which hides a Jewish man hiding from the Nazis.

Black Cross by Greg Iles was a slow starter, but quickly made up for lost time and more. A very Ludlumish feel to it...

What alive forgot. Moriarty.

Jim wrote: "Lisa, I like historical fiction, too. Last year I listened to the Horatio Hornblower series & some of the Aubrey-Maurtin series (Master & Commander). Cornwell has a bunch of great ones like the Sha..."

I've had Cornwell on my to read list for a long time as well. I really need to branch out more.

And as for nonfiction...I hardly ever read it, but when I do I always enjoy it...especially the real life adventure/survival stuff.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Justin wrote: "started Thunder head by Preston and Child. it grabbed my attention right away I am really enjoying it so far."

I've read that one...it is a good one!

Robert wrote: "I agree with some of the others, Matthew Reilly's Scarecrow books are especially good if you want action. If you're looking for a complete change of pace, I've enjoyed Markus Zusak. He wrote 'The B..."

I love Reilly...he is one of my faves!!! I think I'm just getting tired of the same usual action stuff that I always read. Looking for maybe something new and different for me, but still within the action realm!

Thanks for all the suggestions :)

Scream of the Manatee by Clive Cussler (2017 upcoming release)

Bill the Vampire is a fun read. You can get the first 4 of the series in an omnibus. It has a strangely well-hidden plot, underneath all of the snark... I enjoyed it. It's kind of like Buffy the Vampire ... (notice I missed the "slayer" part) meets The Big Bang Theory...

If you want to go sci-fi, Columbus Day is a good listen if you are an audiobook type. A good sense of humor, and a bit more serious than the Bill series...