Nora Roberts

forwhatitsworth · 03-16-2009, 08:09 AM

I was showing my aunt the Kindle for iPhone app, and she told me I have to check out her favorite author; Norah Roberts... Anyone know anything about her/ have a recommendation for the first book of hers I should start out on?

HarryT · 03-16-2009, 08:20 AM

She writes SF/crime books under the name "J.D. Robb" (all called "<something> in Death"), and romances under her own name. I've not read any of her romances, but her crime books are very good indeed.

ficbot · 03-16-2009, 10:10 AM

I second the rec for her crime books. Some of her romances are also crime/suspense type of books. She is very prolific. Generally there is a trilogy every year plus two JD Robb books and one or two other ones. I stay away from the straight romance ones as those tend to not be my thing, but most of those are her older titles. The newer ones generally tend to be on the suspense/romance side or the paranormal/romance side.

Honestly, there are so many, I can't remember. if you do a search on Amazon and pick out a few which sound interesting, I can give you more specific impressions on those. I have read most of them.

Brainphart · 03-16-2009, 02:40 PM

I have just completed "Naked in Death"
It is one of the best Detective/WhoDoneIt books I've ever had the pleasure to read. Highly recommended.

shadowwolf36 · 03-16-2009, 02:45 PM

I would suggest the latest trilogy "Sign of Seven Trilogy" which starts with Blood Brothers, The Hollow and Pagan Stone. The trilogy that got me hooked was the key series, key of knowledge, key of light and key of valor

metallimax · 03-16-2009, 05:14 PM

I'm a big fan of Vision in White and Northern Lights, Vision in White is about a Wedding Photographer and Northern Lights is about romance on the frozen tundra of Alaska... great books.

AnemicOak · 03-16-2009, 05:25 PM

Another vote for the J.D. Robb books.

My co-worker, who's reading over my shoulder, says the 'Circle Trilogy' is good.

Maggie May · 03-16-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by forwhatitsworth

I was showing my aunt the Kindle for iPhone app, and she told me I have to check out her favorite author; Norah Roberts... Anyone know anything about her/ have a recommendation for the first book of hers I should start out on?

Nora Roberts is one of my favourite authors. I would recommend Homeport, or Sanctuary to start. I absolutely loved her trilogy series... (1) Seaswept
(2) Rising Tides, and (3) Inner Harbor. These are three very heartwarming stories of three brothers Cam, Ethan, and Phil. In these books Nora Roberts really paints a picture of the harbour area and the really loving relationship of the three brothers. I still have the paperbook editions. I got them as a boxed set from Amazon a rew years ago now. Although it says it's a trilogy there is in fact a fourth book called Chesapeake Blue which tells the story of their adopted brother Seth. I have also read ALL of her In Death editions of her books as well. These are written under the name J.D. Robb. Happy reading. Enjoy.

Slan
Mag.

TallMomof2 · 03-18-2009, 10:21 AM

Nora Roberts is my personal crack. When I need something light and escapist her novels are just right.

I'm not much into crime/mystery but I'll have to try one her alter ego's books.

bathos · 03-20-2009, 10:32 AM

I'd highly recommend the JD Robb books as well. I read the first one a couple of months ago and immediately went and bought all of the other 'In Death' books. One of the best series I've read.

Maggie May · 03-20-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bathos

I'd highly recommend the JD Robb books as well. I read the first one a couple of months ago and immediately went and bought all of the other 'In Death' books. One of the best series I've read.

Bathos, I envy you. You have all of those J.D. Robb books ahead of you. I have her latest. I want to start reading it but keep putting it on the back burner. I hate to finish her books because then I have to control my patience until her next one comes out. You lucky duck. Enjoy.

Slan
Mag.

MonaLS · 03-20-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

She writes SF/crime books under the name "J.D. Robb" (all called "<something> in Death"), and romances under her own name. I've not read any of her romances, but her crime books are very good indeed.

I have to second these. I enjoyed them very much and so did my boyfriend.

bathos · 03-21-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggie May

Bathos, I envy you. You have all of those J.D. Robb books ahead of you. I have her latest. I want to start reading it but keep putting it on the back burner. I hate to finish her books because then I have to control my patience until her next one comes out. You lucky duck. Enjoy.

Slan
Mag.

I must admit to rationing the books

I've had them a couple of months and I've only read seven so far. I have to force myself to read other books in between to make them last longer. I love the stories, the characters and the humour. She has some classic one-liners

bathos

03-16-2009, 08:09 AM	#1
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03-16-2009, 08:20 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	She writes SF/crime books under the name "J.D. Robb" (all called "<something> in Death"), and romances under her own name. I've not read any of her romances, but her crime books are very good indeed.

03-16-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I second the rec for her crime books. Some of her romances are also crime/suspense type of books. She is very prolific. Generally there is a trilogy every year plus two JD Robb books and one or two other ones. I stay away from the straight romance ones as those tend to not be my thing, but most of those are her older titles. The newer ones generally tend to be on the suspense/romance side or the paranormal/romance side. Honestly, there are so many, I can't remember. if you do a search on Amazon and pick out a few which sound interesting, I can give you more specific impressions on those. I have read most of them.

03-16-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
Brainphart Compost Power Posts: 79 Karma: 62238 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Device: Nook ST-1 Sony Reader PRS500(retired but still kicking)	I have just completed "Naked in Death" It is one of the best Detective/WhoDoneIt books I've ever had the pleasure to read. Highly recommended.

03-16-2009, 02:45 PM	#5
shadowwolf36 Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 81 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony Digital	I would suggest the latest trilogy "Sign of Seven Trilogy" which starts with Blood Brothers, The Hollow and Pagan Stone. The trilogy that got me hooked was the key series, key of knowledge, key of light and key of valor

03-16-2009, 05:14 PM	#6
metallimax Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iphone	I'm a big fan of Vision in White and Northern Lights, Vision in White is about a Wedding Photographer and Northern Lights is about romance on the frozen tundra of Alaska... great books.

03-16-2009, 05:25 PM	#7
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Another vote for the J.D. Robb books. My co-worker, who's reading over my shoulder, says the 'Circle Trilogy' is good.

03-18-2009, 10:21 AM	#9
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Nora Roberts is my personal crack. When I need something light and escapist her novels are just right. I'm not much into crime/mystery but I'll have to try one her alter ego's books.

03-20-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
bathos Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 727000 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Device: iPhone XS, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, kindle Oasis	I'd highly recommend the JD Robb books as well. I read the first one a couple of months ago and immediately went and bought all of the other 'In Death' books. One of the best series I've read.

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