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I know these books aren't popular with mumsnetters but I really enjoyed them. Has anyone got any recommendations for something similar. I have read loads of new mum/yummy mummy type books so am not really looking for more of those. Also I don't want something too sad ( eg. My Sisters Keeper) I'm looking for something romantic
Tia

I think the Time Traveller's Wife was billed as the 'new' The Lovely Bones - which is a really good read (and a little bit romantic in parts).

Thanks
I have seen the film and it was so scary. I don't think I'd enjoy the book. I don't enjoy being frightened . Thanks though

Gabriel's Angel, by Mark A Radcliffe is a lovely book.

And The Thirteenth Tale, by Diane Setterfield

I am reading Her Fearful Symmetry by the same author of Time Travelers Wife.It's good so far.

I loved The Time Traveler's Wife. Didn't realise the MN Jury didn't approve. <slaps hands>

The Lovely Bones was a good read, but not as good as TTTW imo.

Have you tried books by Nicholas Sparks? My sister quite likes them.

I capture the castle is an excellent book.

The island - Victoria hislop

Notes from a small island -Andrea leavy

History of love - Nicola krauss (I think!)

I haven't seen the film, I didn't find the book scary at all sorry, I'm not keen on being scared either! I guess it's different when it's a first person narrative in a book rather than scenes on a screen.

My favourite book ever is Making History by Stephen Fry. I enjoyed that book sooooo much (not scary, promise!)

I second The Island by Victoria Hislop and another good read, please dont be put of by the title, is Love life by Ray Kluun. Its based on a true story and v v good

How about The Memory Keepers Daughter?

Victoria Hislop has written another book about the Spanish Civil War, the name of which escapes me but it is also very good.

I have also enjoyed Kate Morton's books. Easy reading but who cares!

It's not a very similar story, but [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Girls-Lori-Lansens/dp/1844083667 The Girls] is a similar kind of read.

You also might enjoy [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Room-Emma-Donoghue/dp/0330519018 Room] if you've not already read it.

Bollocks.

The Girls

Room

Try East of the Sun by Julia Gregson.

It's the story of three young women who travel out to India by boat in the days of the Raj, one to get married, the other her best friend, and the third going to work as a governess. Very readable.

Second The Girls and The Memory Keeper's Daughter. Both gorgeous, gorgeous books.

I second I capture the castle. Also recommend In Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford and The Photograph by Penelope Lively.

I loved Her Fearful Symmetry too. Also try anything by Maggie O Farrell, she is fab- not chick lit at all but great stories with strong female characters.

I would agree with Maggie OFarrell I've loved everything by her.

Oh yes forgot about Maggie O'Farrell, I love her too!

Oh and the author of One Day also wrote Starter for 10, which is hilarious (and a very funny film with the yummy James McAvoy)

Oh and the author of One Day also wrote Starter for 10, which is hilarious (and a very funny film with the yummy James McAvoy)

Thanks for all the suggestions

Have you read Possession by AS Byatt? I seem to remember really enjoying it.

The Lovely Bones, so much better than the film. truly shite (the film)

Or the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho>

I've read lots of the reviews and lots of these books are described as 'dark' or about death/ghosts...!
I don't think the book i want exists!
I want romance ( not too mills and boon) unrequited love, etc ! maybe modern day setting.
Maybe I should write it myself
Thanks for suggestions i am googling them all.