Well, I’m ready to step out of my comfort zone again!
I did a few weeks ago when I read Sidney Sheldon’s Other Side of Midnight. I enjoyed reading that novel and must admit I couldn’t put it down.
Now, I’m ready to see if I can go 2 for 2!
The next book I want to read is a romance novel! (I‘m currently reading Stephen King’s Bag of Bones.) I got this idea from Mike Duran, author and blogger, when he read Francine Rivers’ popular novel, Redeeming Love.
I thought if one man (whom I respect) can read a romance novel: so can I! I know I may lose my man card in some people’s eyes. LOL! But, I’m a reader and I believe you should always stretch yourself in things you enjoy doing.
I will read the novel with most votes and write a review about my experience. Either why I like it or hated it. I will be as objective as possible and hopefully will appreciate a book I would have not read otherwise.
So here are my rules for this challenge:
1) No erotic fiction. I’m not looking to read Anais Nin or someone like that. I would like to keep within the romance realm, not erotica.
2) A stand-alone novel. No series, please. I want to read a single novel and not get hooked into reading a trilogy or a tetralogy.
3) Do not pick–Redeeming Love. Since that has already been read by Mike Duran. I want to read something else and his blog covers that novel very well.
4) One vote per person. Please. I know that will be very hard to track. But I would like to get as many people as possible making a choice.
Those are my rules. This contest will last for a week and I will post the novel with the most votes on my next blog post.
I already have one vote for Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. What will be your choice?
Hrm. Romance? Personally, I think “romance” is best limited to it’s original meaning:
“a novel or other prose narrative depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, pageantry, romantic exploits, etc., usually in a historical or imaginary setting.”
But that’s not what you mean, so I have to still stick up for novels worthy of multiple readings.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Love
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Charterhouse_of_Parma
Tristan and Iseult: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0984467750
Thanks Christopher!
I thought a D.H. Lawrence novel would be chosen. LOL!
Marion
As a member of a neighborhood book club, I am taken out of my comfort zone nearly every month. My book, Where Love Once Lived, is almost a romance. I think it is closer to a coming of age for the male protagonist. But, the book I’d like to recommend is Gilbert Morris’ latest novel, The River Rose. It has a romantic angle while being of interest to both men and women. I never thought I’d like historical novels, but this one grabbed me.
Sid,
Thanks for stopping by and giving a recommendation. I have never heard of that author before.
It is on the list.
Marion