Reading Corner

For those who know me well, you know me as an avid reader. I become absorbed into the fictional worlds around me (yes, I read mostly fictional books, although I will every once in a while stray and read some biographies, psychological/counseling books, and non-fictional pieces).

That being said, I am always ready to hear about books that are MUSTS to read!
For other lovers of reading, you should check out Goodreads - my favorite reading/social network website! In fact, check out my Goodreads profile, including the books I have read, what I look forward to reading and what books with which I am currently absorbed: http://www.goodreads.com/CallyRibi317

My favorite authors, along with some of my favorite works, are as follows (in no particular order):

• Anne Rice
• Obviously, the Vampire Series, but my absolute favorite is The Witching Hour
• Carlos Ruiz Zafón
• The Shadow of the Wind
• Jasper Fforde
•  Thursday Next series; Nursery Crime series
• Jane Austen
• Pride and Prejudice
• Harper Lee
•  To Kill a Mockingbird
• Agatha Christie
• And Then There Were None; Miss Marple series
• Carolyn Keene
• Nancy Drew! (although Carolyn Keene is a pseudonym for multiple authors who wrote these stories, but who doesn't love the original Nancy Drew books?)

Although you can find this information on Goodreads, my 5 favorite recent reads are as follows:

Who are your favorite authors and books? Please share!