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Any Suggestions?

mcbet — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:18:36 GMT

I see there are two authors with similar names, Liane Moriarty and Laura Moriarty. Does anyone know if their books are similar? Was going to order one of their books but am a bit confused.

Re: Any Suggestions?

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:58:46 GMT

Never heard of either of them. What do the reviews indicate?

Have you tried downloading the Kindle App and downloading sample books from either author? You don't need to own a Kindle to use a Kindle or a mobile device to use a Kindle reading app. You can download a Kindle Reader app to any Android, Apple, or Windows mobile device OR to a PC running most versions of Windows XP Windows 8) OR you can use the Kindle cloud browser. Any Kindle book allows you to download a free sample of a book to read and make a decision about purchasing the book.

If you like the sample, you can buy the paper book.

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lovescats — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:14:18 GMT

right now 8/27/ The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty is only 1.99 for kindle on amazon. I read it and liked it.

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insomniac — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:39:06 GMT

Mcbet, Laura Moriarity wrote The Chaperone (historical fiction about Louise Brooks), which I really enjoyed. Liane Moriarity wrote, among other things, What Alice Forgot, which deals with dementia: excellent!

So, besides having their last names in common, they both write interesting books.

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debic — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:24:36 GMT

I haven't read either. Sometimes there are several authors with the same name as well.

I recently discovered there's a Kinsey Grafton. LOL I thought maybe they were related, but didn't find any connection. Her books are definitely playing off Sue's. I haven't bought them but put them in my wish list and will if the price is ever right.

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mcbet — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:34:22 GMT

Thank you all. I was given a book by Laura Moriarty and that will be the next one to read. I will also check my Kindle. I still like the paper pages so don.t use the Kindle too much. A magazine article said that What Alice Forgot will be made into a movie, but gave no information about the cast.

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Honeybit — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:32:53 GMT

@debc wrote:

I recently discovered there's a Kinsey Grafton. LOL I thought maybe they were related, but didn't find any connection. Her books are definitely playing off Sue's. I haven't bought them but put them in my wish list and will if the price is ever right.

@debic, Thanks for mentioning these. I looked at the Amazon reviews out of curiosity. Most seemed annoyed by the play on Grafton's name and Evanovich's titles so the reviews probably aren't too objective but said the books were violent. Let us know if you read one and what you think of it.

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debic — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:58:37 GMT

@Honeybit wrote:
@debc wrote:

I recently discovered there's a Kinsey Grafton. LOL I thought maybe they were related, but didn't find any connection. Her books are definitely playing off Sue's. I haven't bought them but put them in my wish list and will if the price is ever right.

@debic, Thanks for mentioning these. I looked at the Amazon reviews out of curiosity. Most seemed annoyed by the play on Grafton's name and Evanovich's titles so the reviews probably aren't too objective but said the books were violent. Let us know if you read one and what you think of it.

I will.

Most books tend to play on other successful authors. It doesn't really offend me as movies are the same way, there are only so many original ideas. I didn't read the reviews but was attracted because of the coincidence of the name.

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debic — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 16:19:21 GMT

LOL, skimmed through some of the reviews. There are actually some that think these are Sue Grafton books.

It took me all of 2 minutes that she was a retired 6th grade teacher for 30 years.

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:35:49 GMT

I have not read any of Laura's work but Liane's books are wonderful. The Husband's Secret and What Alice Forgot are both winners.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:10:50 GMT

@debc wrote:
I haven't read either. Sometimes there are several authors with the same name as well.

I recently discovered there's a Kinsey Grafton. LOL I thought maybe they were related, but didn't find any connection. Her books are definitely playing off Sue's. I haven't bought them but put them in my wish list and will if the price is ever right.

Wow, that is so cheeky. I notice that Amazon lists two other names on her books. Kinsey Grafton's website biography says she's a retired teacher who taught the 6th grade for thirty years, but her Facebook page is full of grammatical errors. That seems weird for someone who is both a teacher and an author.

"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!"

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Catiele — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:07:24 GMT

I recently read a book that I will never forget. My hairdresser told me about it. The name of the book is Here There be Monsters. True story.