Matt’s Comments (group member since Feb 04, 2012)

Matt’s comments from the STUART WOODS group.

Thanks!! I am currently enjoying David Baldacci's series. I finished the Camel Club series (recommended!) and am in the middle of the King & Maxwell series. Good, too!!
Looking forward to Woods' next book coming out in January!!

I think what this can be attributed to is the "ease" in which Woods tries to make his books, while keeping a similar story line throughout. Meaning, I think it is because he makes his books readable from any one point in the series, so readers don't have to always start from the beginning.

He gets them hooked with the first book they pick up, then they want to ready all about Stone Barrington -- or the other character series he has.

There is another one this fall...

No - was he mentioned before New York Dead? I always thought that was the first!

OK. Thank you! I've tried J.D. Robb, but I'm not sure I'm in to the futuristic part of her books.

I have so many to read at home, I should read those before getting into someone else anyway.

You'll love it! I was done in 3 days.

Has anyone discovered an author that writes similar novels as Stuart Woods? If so, any recommendations?

The latest is excellent! It's called Unnatural Acts and it shows us insight into a different world. Stone isn't necessarily the center of the book, but I didn't realize it until the end. This one focuses on Dino Baccetti and Herbie Fisher.

Indeed! Next one comes out April 17.

For those of you who find it of interest, here is a Wikipedia Article about the famous Elaine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_K...

There is also a link toward the bottom of a NY Times Slideshow.

WOW. I didn't realize that it had been that long since she passed. I thought it was just very recently...Good to know.

You still have until the end of May...Live it up! :)

Dawn, thank you for sharing this! Wonderful articles.

Yes, I've never been there, but it is a real place in NYC. I don't know what has happened to it now that she's since passed. It will be interesting to see what Woods does, though, in the book.

Philip, I agree with you. I just saw on the website (www.stuartwoods.com) that there will be a new book coming out in April 2012. It appears that it is even more going back to the "old roots" of Woods' writing and from the looks of the cover illustration could be a tribute to Elaine's Restaurant. In real life, it is my understanding that Elaine passed away last year.

You're right, Tracy. I like the Stone Barrington series much better. Woods must, too - after all he's done more of them! Next in preference is Holly Barker, followed by Will Lee. I haven't read any of the Ed Eagle though - any recommendations?

I have enjoyed every one of them so far. Some, better than others, but I can understand why people may not like Son of Stone. It wasn't as deep, but I think when you look at it in light of the entire series, it was a VERY important addition.

I just finished D.C. Dead and it brings back the wit and humor, but didn't deal with a lot of family matters. It brings Stone back together working on a project with Dino (of course) and Holly Barker, with a little bit of Will Lee.

I already am anxiously awaiting the next one. Does anyone know what that will be??

I have enjoyed every one of them so far. Some, better than others, but I can understand why people may not like Son of Stone. It wasn't as deep, but I think when you look at it in light of the entire series, it was a VERY important addition.

I just finished D.C. Dead and it brings back the wit and humor, but didn't deal with a lot of family matters. It brings Stone back together working on a project with Dino (of course) and Holly Barker, with a little bit of Will Lee.

I already am anxiously awaiting the next one. Does anyone know what that will be??