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MaineDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 11:44 AM
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Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels
OMG, I was urged to read these by the women in our library and I haven't stopped laughing yet. The latest book is the eleventh in the series and it's been taken out a lot from our little library. I started with the first book and I'm now up to the eighth and they are hysterical!

A female bounty hunter, an "interesting" family, two men in her life - one a cop the other another bounty hunter - and many adventures (and cars.) I've been known to laugh out loud as I read.

Anyone else enjoying these books? They are delightful light summer reading.
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 11:51 AM
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1. I love those books.
Very funny and engaging, and a great summer read. :)
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 11:52 AM
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2. i have read several, I like them and also the Kinsey Mahone series
by Sue Grafton.

A is for Alibi
B is for Burglar
C is for Corpse

etc etc, she's up to "S is for Silence" now I believe.
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 11:54 AM
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3. I'm hooked
on Stephanie and I LOVE LULA! I have also listened to almost all of them on CD and they're even better - they really come to life. The latest is the best so far. What great escapism!
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abluelady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:01 PM
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6. I Love all the Characters
And and you said, listening on tape/CD is the best. They all come to life.
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:04 PM
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7. I just love it when Ranger says.....
Baaaabe
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:50 PM
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23. Hmmm, I love Ranger . . .
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wakeme2008 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:13 PM
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15. LOl I have listened to them
Edited on Sat Aug-27-05 12:14 PM by wakeme2008
from downloads off the net. And soon my library will have them for downloads. :)


There is always CUPCAKE !!!
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redwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 11:54 AM
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4. I was raised in the Trenton area
my cousin is a captain in the homicide division in the Trenton police. I love Stephanie Plum. Damn Skippy! I think the actress who played Monk's sidekick originally (Sharona) should play Ms. Plum in the movies. Queen Latifa for Lula. MorellI? Not sure. Ranger? Someone who is a cross between A. Banderas and Ice T.
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:12 PM
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12. when I visualize Stephanie Plum, I see Sandra Bullock.
I think it's the hair and the way Bullock can be so ditsy and yet convincing. Queen Latifa would be a good Lula. Ranger hmmm...The Rock or even Vin Diesel if he has a good director. Morelli...maybe Ben Affleck. I'm having trouble with Morelli. Keanu Reeves might be another possibility.

Just a few thoughts. :shrug:
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redwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:17 PM
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17. my sister in law says Sanda Bullock too
And if Keanu Reeves played Morelli I would have the same dilemma Stephanie has!
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:36 PM
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20. yep - Reeves as Morelli - perfect!
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:35 PM
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19. no no no MARK WAHLBERG as Ranger!
Sandra as Stephanie = great, and Morelli - hmmmmm I'll have to think about that one. Queen Latifah definitely as Lula and what about Cloris Leachman as Grandma Mazur and Olympia Dukakis as Mom!
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redwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:48 PM
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22. Cloris and Olympia =perfect!
I can't to see the first movie!
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 11:55 AM
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29. I don't see Mark Wahlberg as Ranger, he's too anglo and not tall enough.
He'd be better, I think, as Morelli, but Keanu Reeves is the better of the two for Morelli. Or someone like a young Tom Selleck (politics aside) might be good, too.

And as for Cloris and Olympia....perfect!
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Patiod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 12:24 PM
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34. I always picture The Rock when I picture Ranger
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soleft Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 11:54 AM
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5. My friend Stephanie is Janet's niece
The character, she has said, is based on her.
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:05 PM
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8. WOW!
does she have a hard time choosing between Joe and Ranger?
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redwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:07 PM
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9. I know who I would choose!
Ranger, no doubt about it. Plus, I want to work for Rangeman Enterprises.
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:11 PM
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11. I want to work for Rangeman too
I just LOOOOVE men in black....
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soleft Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:13 PM
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16. I'll have to ask her
But it's just her sense of humor that's the inspiration. She's hysterically funny.
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vard28 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:07 PM
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10. Janet's one of my favorites!
All the gals in my book swap circle love the Stephanie Plum character! I have to be careful where I read these books, because I too laugh out loud often! I sure wouldn't mind running into Ranger in real life either! :hi:
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:13 PM
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13. I'm sure
people in rush hour traffic think I'm nuts because I'm always laughing and pounding the steering wheel while I'm listening on my commute
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:13 PM
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14. I wish I KNEW Stephanie Plum. she is a totally engaging
character

Evanovich is just plain funny .


Like listening in on a bunch of old friends/family; running gags, inside jokes, highly predictable and all the more fun because of it.

I am up to number 10, I usually just get them when they come out in paperback.


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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:18 PM
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18. go to Janet's official website and click on the movie casting poll
http://www.evanovich.com/


Yep you can vote on who should play the 6 major characters.


I like Marisa Tomei myself as Stephanie, George Clooney as Morelli


It is a funny website

Oh Yeah read her other books, too.
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:37 PM
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21. THANKS FOR THE LINK!
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 12:55 PM
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24. I typically read non-fiction
but Evanovich's books? yes, they are thoroughly enjoyable. I too listen to them in my car and laugh out loud. Must pick up the latest one . . . can't wait!
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 01:02 PM
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25. the latest is the best so far...
Lula is just a hoot!
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raccoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-04-05 01:43 PM
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33. Lula is a real hoot. She's been a great addition to the series.

I've read all the Stephanie Plum books. They really are funny. And consistently entertaining. So many writers' later books aren't as good as the earlier ones. Cases in point, IMO: Sue Grafton and Anne Perry.
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MaineDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-27-05 01:09 PM
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26. Wow, what great responses!
I've been out in the yard with Stephanie and Lula, laughing...

I think Cloris Leachman as Granny would be great. I can't pick someone for Morelli. I see him in my head but I don't have a face for him. Ranger would have to be someone absolutely gorgeous.

Babe and Cupcake. Normally, I hate those little endearments but they're so in character for these guys.

I'm glad there are so many other fans. :)
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anitar1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 03:40 AM
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27. Thanks for the tip, Now I can look forward to all these books.
Edited on Sun Aug-28-05 03:40 AM by anitar1
Going to the library Monday. I love Sue Graftons books too. Another great favorite is Elizabeth George. I have watched her Inspector Lynley series on PBS, but they are not as good as the books. I still like the series though. Lynley is a hunk, in his British way.
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anitar1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 03:44 AM
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28. Thanks for the tip. I look forward to reading these books. n/t
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msgadget Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 02:31 PM
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30. These are fun, especially since
the humor relies on charicatures and stereotypes pretty much set in stone. Taken out of context, for instance, Lula is an insult to any plus-sized black woman but as a character in the Plum farces she's just hilarious. Remember when she was on the low carb diet and dogs were following her! ROFL!
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book lady Donating Member (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-01-05 11:47 PM
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32. "Remember when she was on the low carb diet"
yes...when she had all that meat in her purse...omg, just too funny
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 02:45 PM
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31. My favorite farce;
laughter is so good for me, on many levels. :rofl:

I love Lula, Grandma Mazur, and the stubborn resiliency of the powder blue buick. They're all residing happily on the "E" shelf here at home.
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