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Mumsnet Discussions: Adult fiction : Recommendations for a feel good book for our xmas choice at our book club? (5 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By pepsi on Fri 21-Nov-08 13:50:10
For our book group Id like to find a feel good book which is still a page turner - this months is meant to be Little Dorrit but we are all struggling with it a bit, previously we have read Kite runner, something about Kevin and Notes from an exhibition. Any suggestions for something that can stimulate a good conversation and raise questions?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Beckyc2812 on Sat 22-Nov-08 12:46:44
The Little House by Phillipa Gregory is fantastic and i really felt for the main character. Deff should be top of your reading list !!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Beckyc2812 on Sat 22-Nov-08 12:47:25
It will deffinately provoke a good/heated discussion !
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By angrypixie on Sat 22-Nov-08 13:03:22
Monster Love is bound to create discussion an easy read in terms of style a tough read in terms of subject matter (maybe too close to Baby P but not graphic - you also never get to 'meet' the child involved)

OR 'Digging to America' a novel about chinese adoption. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and the 2 families at the heart of the novel and their 2 very different approaches are great for discussion.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By scaryteacher on Mon 24-Nov-08 13:13:12
We decided to save the book for January and go out to lunch instead!!


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