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***Anna*** · 03-29-2009, 09:46 AM

Is anyone a Harlan Coben fan?

I LOVE his books. They are full of suspense, totally engrossing, with really good characters. His books have great plot twists and often deal with unresolved experiences in the past.

The Woods was a great one.

No Second Chance

Gone for Good

Promise Me

Live · 03-29-2009, 04:03 PM

HMMMM...the name is familiar.

I thinkI read too many of these types and they get glumped together in my mind.

I didn't like "The Woods" which is the only one I can remember reading right now...
but I know I, at one time, sought him out because I had liked some of his works.

Doesn't he also co-write with someone else?
Maybe Greg Iles?

**CarolD** · 03-30-2009, 11:53 PM

No Anna...

I've not read him
but ...

... Thanks!
I certainly will

I checked him out here....

Harlan Coben - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

TryingSoHard · 03-31-2009, 07:29 PM

I absolutely, positively adore Harlan Coben. I own almost every one of his books. He has a habit, the last 5 years or so, of releasing a new book each year right around my birthday. He thwarted it this year by releasing it at the end of March instead of nearer to the end of April! But that's ok.

I'll have to go look on my bookshelf to compile a list of all the ones I have, but 98% of them have been read within 48 hours of purchase. Once I start, I can't put it down until it's done. That's how good they are.

**CarolD** · 03-31-2009, 07:35 PM

Over lunch today...I mentioned his name to my 2 friends.
They both had watched the Today show this morning
considered his interview fascinating
and were so eager to read his newest

....As we are in our 70's
neither could remember the title.

TryingSoHard · 03-31-2009, 08:00 PM

His newest book is called Long Lost and it went on sale today. 3 weeks early. :P

TryingSoHard · 03-31-2009, 08:02 PM

Here's his official web site:

The Official Harlan Coben Web Site

And if you ever email him - especially about a book - he writes you back himself. You get an automated reply immediately, telling you he will eventually answer, and he really does. And it's not stupid, cold, form letter email... it's a personal response that directly addresses whatever you said to him. It's really nice.

mumbai78 · 09-18-2009, 03:40 AM

Read about 4 of his books. All were entertaininig.

edeneen · 09-04-2011, 04:51 PM

yes I like him too and have been turning local book friends on to him as well

03-29-2009, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,757	Harlan Coben Is anyone a Harlan Coben fan? I LOVE his books. They are full of suspense, totally engrossing, with really good characters. His books have great plot twists and often deal with unresolved experiences in the past. The Woods was a great one. No Second Chance Gone for Good Promise Me __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

03-29-2009, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	HMMMM...the name is familiar. I thinkI read too many of these types and they get glumped together in my mind. I didn't like "The Woods" which is the only one I can remember reading right now... but I know I, at one time, sought him out because I had liked some of his works. Doesn't he also co-write with someone else? Maybe Greg Iles? __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

03-30-2009, 11:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	No Anna... I've not read him but ...... Thanks! I certainly will I checked him out here.... Harlan Coben - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

03-31-2009, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
TryingSoHard I'm just a little unwell Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,182	I absolutely, positively adore Harlan Coben. I own almost every one of his books. He has a habit, the last 5 years or so, of releasing a new book each year right around my birthday. He thwarted it this year by releasing it at the end of March instead of nearer to the end of April! But that's ok. I'll have to go look on my bookshelf to compile a list of all the ones I have, but 98% of them have been read within 48 hours of purchase. Once I start, I can't put it down until it's done. That's how good they are. __________________ Being aware of your crap and actually overcoming your crap are two very different things. ~ Sober since October 1, 2008

03-31-2009, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Over lunch today...I mentioned his name to my 2 friends. They both had watched the Today show this morning considered his interview fascinating and were so eager to read his newest ....As we are in our 70's neither could remember the title. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

03-31-2009, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
TryingSoHard I'm just a little unwell Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,182	His newest book is called Long Lost and it went on sale today. 3 weeks early. :P __________________ Being aware of your crap and actually overcoming your crap are two very different things. ~ Sober since October 1, 2008

03-31-2009, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
TryingSoHard I'm just a little unwell Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,182	Here's his official web site: The Official Harlan Coben Web Site And if you ever email him - especially about a book - he writes you back himself. You get an automated reply immediately, telling you he will eventually answer, and he really does. And it's not stupid, cold, form letter email... it's a personal response that directly addresses whatever you said to him. It's really nice. __________________ Being aware of your crap and actually overcoming your crap are two very different things. ~ Sober since October 1, 2008

09-18-2009, 03:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
mumbai78 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 118	Read about 4 of his books. All were entertaininig. __________________ Joey

09-04-2011, 04:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
edeneen Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 48	yes I like him too and have been turning local book friends on to him as well

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