What are some good books that you recommend?

I've read all of those. You have reminded me about the "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb. I believe that was an Oprah Book Club pick. I have found authors who I've really enjoyed through that. Judging from your reading list, I'll bet you would really like any thing by Anita Shreve. I read "The Pilot's Wife" first (an Oprah pick) and then most of the others. She has a nice website (www.anitashreve.com). I know what you mean, it's hard to find the time. I work full time and raised four kids. Making time to read is really important to me because I find it theraputic.

I also read "The lovely Bones" I thought it was brilliant, really emotional. One book that I really enjoyed was "The Book With No Name" by Anonymous. Any search on Amazon or similar sites will show you this book. Basically it's about a book with no name (hence the title) that once people have read they die. A story which uses lots of different characters prospectives to tell the story, from Bounty hunters to poicemen to Monks, it's a really unusual book. It's not something that I would usually pick up and read, although the title caught my eye and the Anonymous author intrigued me. Definitely a book that I recommend.

my favourite book is the thirty nine steps it is full of adventure and political intrigue from pre first world war britain

I have recommended these books before, but I would recommend the Dark Series by Christine Feehan. Dark Prince is the first in the series. This series is about a race of immortals who are considered to be vampires due to the fact that they have to survive on the blood of humans in order to survive. They are very good and will keep your interest.

I'm a massive sucker for the classics, so naturally I'd recommend any Austen that you can get your hands on. Also, I really enjoyed Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives & Daughters and North & South. Unfortunately, these books are somewhat lengthy, so if you don't have a good solid chunk of time to devote to reading a chapter or half a chapter everytime, it's probably not the best choice.