Beach reading?

[merchimerch]

I am taking a vacation, a whole 5 days that are going to be just about me eating nice food, drinking nice drinks, and plopping myself on the beach to read and occasionally cool off in the ocean.

It is the first time in my life that I've planned a vacation just for myself, not visiting family, not going somewhere with a partner whose needs/whims I will have to consider (my Bosnian may join me for a couple days, but he knows that this is MY vacation--luckily we seem to be pretty compatible in terms of activities).

I'm really excited to have time to relax and recharge. The only thing missing right now is a delicious reading list.

So tell me, flist, what should I read?

I usually favor science fiction (especially Orson Scott Card, Isaac Asimov, and Octavia Butler), historical fiction, women's fiction, and biography/memoirs, but feel free to suggest something out of left field if you think I'd enjoy it.

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[extraspecialk.livejournal.com]

check out my facebook page - i have that iRead application which shows books i've recently read - I like cruising around my friends' to get ideas. I also use amazon a lot - look at books i like and it gives me suggestions. That being said:

If you like sci fi and haven't read Elizabeth A Lynn's Chronicles of Tornor, Different Light or Sardonyx Net, YOU HAVENT LIVED. (sardonyx net especially)

Aforementioned Omnivore's Dilemma. Kitchen Literacy another really good one in the same vein, more history.

I like historical biographies, and Alison Weir is one of my favourite authors, as is the Grande Dame of the genre, Antonia Fraser.

Guy Gavriel Kay writes these 'alternate universe histories' set in quasi historical periods, but fantasy. He is an ass-kicking writer. Lions of El-Rassan, Tigana and a Song for Arbonne are the best imho.

have fun!