Evanovich definitely has a voice and formula all her own. Janet evanovich book group if you like stephanie plum you. Having married peter evanovich, a mathematician from rutgers university, the previous year, she joined. What are some book like the stephanie plum series by janet. Stephanie plum is the jerseygirl bounty hunter heroine of janet evanovichs megabestselling novels. One of my comfort reads is janet evanovichs stephanie plum series, and im always. A list of the best writers like janet evanovich, including novelists who weave humor, mystery and murder into memorable, highly entertaining books.
She mentioned to me that she has already read through most of james patterson and janet evanovichs collection, so im looking for authors that are similar. Janet evanovich book group if you like stephanie plum. Janet evanovich is the author of the stephanie plum books, including one for the money and sizzling sixteen debi mazar has appeared in goodfellas, batman forever, entourage, and ugly betty. You know i think youre the most gorgeous woman in the world. She reads comic books and only watches happy movies. Most of these arent good because its not the mystery, its the snarky rom com plus mystery.
Feb 02, 2009 bestselling author janet evanovich is the recipient of the silver dagger, last laugh, lefty, and john creasey memorial awards and the twotime recipient of the independent mystery booksellers. Keep up to date with upcoming janet evanovich releases 2020. If you like janet evanovich parker memorial library. While shes sassy and smartmouthed, stephanies incompetence invites both sympathy and humor. Shes a target for every psycho and miscreant this side of. If you like janet evanovich, i really think you will like these. Share here the books you ve found that are janet evanovich read alikes. Jun 22, 2004 janet evanovich is the hottest author in america, and her stephanie plum novels have taken the nation by storm. Apr 20, 2012 heres how to outline like janet evanovichplus a frank, honest example of what some of it looks like, from one of her actual storyboards. They are the greatest, but ive read each of them at least twice. Its a between the numbers treat no evanovich fan will want to miss. Both are very funny and quite similar to janet evanovich series. Also known by the pen name,steffie hall, she has been filling bookstores with her novels since 1987.
Many readers are wondering, are there new janet evanovich books releasing in 20202021. Filled with humor and romance, these novels are pure pleasure for readers who like their stories populated with unforgettable, wisecracking characters such as gun. Jun 14, 2009 well, nobody writes like janet evanovich i wish there were another series that was equal to her for humor. Her writing style combines a little bit of mystery, a dash of romance, and a lot of humor that encourages you to read page after page. When jordie bennet and shaw kinnard lock eyes across a shady backwater bar. Thats why i was thrilled when i found the rest of this series in a. Ill always turn to janet evanovich when i need a good, light read. Those who enjoy her books may find the following ones appealing as well. Janet evanovich readalikes the stephanie plum series, metro girl, full tilt evanovich is known for her laughoutloud stephanie plum books, which contain a wonderful mix of several mystery subgenres. If you like janet evanovich the seattle public library. Thomas perry is the author of jane whitefield series, along with other great books.
Overboard can be added to her endearing love stories and make readers continue to pick up her books. Apr 27, 2012 explore clivepubliclibs board if you like janet evanovich try these authors. You dont really know what its about until you bite into it. Evanovich weaves together an amazing story of intrigue and thrilling suspense that flows so nicely, and ends in high speed mayhem that is just truly unbelievable. Books to read if you like the stephanie plum series. The villains are also more incompetent than evil, and solving the mystery simply creates a. You look good in my shirt, a janet evanovich fanfic. Another good series kind of like the plum books is heller by jd nixon. It looks like the kindle has the very same prices for those two gemma halliday books. See more ideas about janet evanovich, cozy mysteries, books to read. If youre a fan of janet evanovich, you know that a highstakes mystery doesnt have to come at the expense of humor, romance, or flair. Filled with humor and romance, these novels are pure pleasure for readers. Shes a target for every psycho and miscreant this side of the jersey turnpike. Theres no such thing as brandy alexander is the main character, she gets into all sorts of trouble, is witty and hilarious, has 2 hunky men in her life, and the storylines are good and have kept me guessing.
Since the 1996 novel one for the money, janet evanovich has been the gold standard among humorous mystery novelists. Worldfamous for its pastrami, cole slaw, and for its disappearing managers. The villains are also more incompetent than evil, and solving the mystery. I like these just as much as the stephanie plum books.
She has narrated a number of stephanie plum novels, including four to score, high five, and hot six. Below is the order in which janet evanovichs novels were originally released in. Janet evanovich stands out as one of the best authors in the genre of romance, mystery and suspense literature. If you like janet evanovich red wing public library. If you like janet evanovich by seattle librarians a.
I dont own jes characters or the lyrics to the song. Enter cousin vinnie, a lowlife who runs a bailbond company. And its possible you re wanting a break or change from that series. Paperback janet evanovich books for sale in stock ebay. The spellman files by lisa lutz, the law of attraction by. If you start reading evanovich, you will find that you need to finish the book away from others. She has a growing number of anna pigeon mysteries to her credit as well as numerous other books, short stories, and articles. Books similar to james patterson or janet evanovich. Books similar to james patterson or janet evanovich im creating a mothers day care pack for my mil and would like to include a book she would like. This story is loosely based on keith urbans song, you look good in my shirt. When im plotting out a book, i use a storyboardill have maybe three lines across on the storyboard and just start working through the plot line. Share here the books youve found that are janet evanovich read alikes.
Nevada barr is an awardwinning novelist and new york times bestselling author. She studied painting at rutgers universitys douglass college, graduating with a bachelors degree in 1965. The witty dialogue, sensational trenton setting, and fastpaced thrilling plot make four to score a real winner. Ever since then, she has been writing nonstop and tends to have an output of multiple novels per year. Authors similar to janet evanovich the cozy mystery. Aunt thelmas last request sends lizzy omalley to ireland in search. Janet schneider was born on 22 april 1943 in south river, new jersey, where she raised.
See more ideas about janet evanovich, cozy mysteries and books. Settling with her mathematician husband in south river, n. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Whatever it is, theyd better figure out whats going on before they lose.
The good wife, a janet evanovich fanfic fanfiction. She mentioned to me that she has already read through most of james patterson and janet evanovich s collection, so im looking for authors that are similar. Stephanies not so much skilled as lucky though she is a great liar. I saw so many possibilities for where the series could go from there, but janet took a sharp downward turn, and left her adult readers behind to regress.
New york times bestselling author janet evanovich has a knack for creating amazing stories that readers love. These fastpaced tales offer snappy dialogue and strong protagonists, pulling off the everdifficult task of imagining a suspenseful plot with literary style. Jun 26, 2010 thank you, susan, i will go add gemma hallidays hollywood headlines mystery series to the authors similar to janet evanovich theme list. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Bring it on, i was planning on doing that too, but we can start with that first, if you like.
Whatever the reason, if youre looking for other authors like janet. Janet evanovich brings back stephanie plum in twisted. Well, nobody writes like janet evanovich i wish there were another series that was equal to her for humor. Plum lucky is an allyoucaneat buffet of thrills, chills, shrimp cocktail, plussize underwear and scorching hot men. Books to read if you like janet evanovich newinbooksnewinbooks. Evanovich, whose middle name is schneider was born in april 22, 1943 in south river, new jersey. Lula is convinced that its a case of alien abduction. Thank you, susan, i will go add gemma hallidays hollywood headlines mystery series to the authors similar to janet evanovich theme list. Theres nothing like a good deli, and the red river deli in trenton is one of the best. Many are ingood condition, they have minor cover wear and spine creases from being read.
She began her career writing short contemporary romance novels under the pen name steffie hall, but gained fame authoring a series of contemporary mysteries featuring stephanie plum, a former lingerie buyer from trenton, new jersey, who becomes a bounty hunter to make ends meet after losing her job. This author has a marvelous talent of poking fun at everyday life. Janet evanovich brings back stephanie plum in twisted twenty. Janet evanovichs bestselling series featuring bounty hunter stephanie plum. Bestselling author janet evanovich is the recipient of the silver dagger, last laugh, lefty, and john creasey memorial awards and the two. Janet evanovich, fern michaels, jd robb, nora roberts. The davis way series by gretchen archer is an awesome series. I wonder if the prices arent set by the publishers. Janet was my inspiration for writing this six volume series. Shes lost her job at new jerseys most downmarket lingerie store, her cars on the brink of repossession, and her apartment is fast becoming furniturefree. You can read how all this came about and check out the books by following this link. Readalikes for janet evanovich if you like janet evanovich.
Share janet evanovich quotations about cars, giving and eyes. Janet evanovich is best known for her mystery series featuring bountyhunterintraining stephanie plum, who is often assisted by her eccentric grandmother and equally inept friends and coworkers. Janet evanovich book group if you like stephanie plum youll love. If you are a janet evanovich fan i think you will like my lady justice mysterycomedy series. Brandy alexander is the main character, she gets into all sorts of trouble, is witty and hilarious, has 2 hunky men in her life, and the storylines are good and have kept me guessing.
You are brought into them with her humor that is present in most all her novels. Dec 04, 2019 evanovich started her own family in the 1970s after graduating from rutgers university, where she studied art. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Janet evanovich has a warmth about her storytelling that makes you feel that the story is believable in so many ways. Authors similar to janet evanovich the cozy mystery list blog. If you like books by janet evanovich, you may also like. How to create an outline the easy way like janet evanovich. Why janet persists in making him such a cold and calculating person in the newer books seems to contradict what she was doing in books 6 to 12. Its almost like youre watching a good chic flick with youre reading. No such thing as a secret by shelly fredman, agnes and the hitman by jennifer crusie, no such thing as a good blind date by s. Her stephanie plum series is one of the most popular amongst her legion of fans around the world.
And evanovich, 76, will soon make a wider splash with two tv series in the works, one based on a new character, gabrielle, wholl be featured in the 27th plum book and will play a prominent role. Stephanie plum is the jerseygirl bounty hunter heroine of janet evanovich s megabestselling novels. Books to read if you like janet evanovich celtic ties. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming janet evanovich. But there are other authors like janet evanovich out there who have the same level of humor, hijinks, and familial bonding that she does. Janet studied painting at douglass college, but that art form never quite fit, and she soon moved on to writing stories. Janet evanovich i keep mispellingevanovich as evanovichsorry delivers a fast moving mystery drench in comical commentary. And then, just when you decided its good, you drop a big glob of jelly on your best tshirt.
Some series that you might like though are with authors. Cant wait for number 14 anyway, are there any authors similar that i might enjoy as much. Its why chrissy mcmullen, brandy alexander, lexi graves, izzy. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Heres how to outline like janet evanovichplus a frank, honest example of what some of it looks like, from one of her actual storyboards. Any authors with a similar writing style to janet evanovich. Aug 15, 2011 if you are a janet evanovich fan i think you will like my lady justice mysterycomedy series. Janet evanovich i keep mispellingevanovich as evanovich sorry delivers a fast moving mystery drench in comical commentary. And sometimes you go out shopping and theres nothing you like. Shy, dyslexic, and small for his age, tenyearold patrick o brien is a. Janet evanovich new releases, 2020 books book release dates. We have a growing list of new janet evanovich books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020. Janet evanovich is the hottest author in america, and her stephanie plum novels have taken the nation by storm.
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