DAN BROWN'S NEW NOVEL: INFERNO

Robert Langdon is back! This is one adventure that you shouldn't miss.

'Inferno' is better than 'The Lost Symbol'---in regards to the story line as well as the theme of the novel. The truth is stranger than fiction. Reality will depend on your perception.
'Inferno' is more aligned to 'Angels and Demons' and 'The Da Vinci Code'...It could be because of the setting, which takes us back to Europe...it could also be because of the antagonists are more realistic here compared to 'The Lost Symbol'.

If Hollywood decides to make a movie out of this, I wouldn't be surprised.  I would look forward to it.

I recommend this as a must-read if you're a fan of European history, Art, Literature, adventure, suspense, maniacal geniuses, ordinary people saving the world plus the usual twists and turns...

But remember, since you'll be entering Dan Brown's creation, take with a grain of salt.

Definitely a guilty pleasure!

My Guilty Pleasure: Judith McNaught Novels

If I were to be asked what my guilty pleasure will be, it's  Judith McNaught's romance novels. Her bestselling novels are part of my reading collection.

Her story lines and character descriptions might be the same---the intelligent, brooding, and successful leading man---the beautiful, independent and damsel-in-distress heroine---they fall in love, separate and then find their way back in each other's arms---it's your classic love story formula but it works all the time.

The first novel that I read from her vast collections is "Paradise". I didn't sleep the entire night in order to finish the book and by the end I had tears in my eyes.

I know it sounds sappy but I really enjoy reading her historical and contemporary novels. And once in a while, I reread my favorite titles. Every year, it has been a tradition for me to reread my favorite McNaught novels. I still fall in love with the characters.

I'm more inclined to her contemporary stories than her historical ones but all the same I really like the way she writes. I can't wait for her new novel which (cross my fingers) will be launched this year. (thevisualtraveler)