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Male authors- like Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby

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luckiestgirlintheworld · 12/04/2015 15:12

Really love these two and could do with some similar recommendations please!
Adult fiction male authors- quite light and maybe family orientated.
Thanks

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BigPawsBrown · 12/04/2015 15:13

Recently I enjoyed The Two of Us by Andy Jones

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highlandcoo · 12/04/2015 15:54

The Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud by Ben Sherwood is good.

Also How to Talk to a Widower by Jonathan Tropper.

Tbh I think these guys are better than the two you mention. Have a look and see what you think

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tripfiction · 13/04/2015 09:31

US by David Nicholls... one family's Grand Tour of Europe, perceptively observed, fiction.

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Moln · 13/04/2015 09:36

Does it need to be male? There's a heap of female authors who write I with this genre.

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hackmum · 13/04/2015 18:15

In my view, Nick Hornby is simply brilliant and Tony Parsons isn't even in the same league as him.

But anyway, I'd second the David Nicholls book.

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luckiestgirlintheworld · 13/04/2015 19:01

Thanks everyone - i had a look in the library but didn't have much luck.
Yes- it's the male authors I like at the moment. I've read loads of female fiction of this genre and I enjoy the male perspective

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balia · 13/04/2015 19:08

Mil Millington? Things my Girlfriend and I have argued about, A certain chemistry - they're funny and very well observed (and I like Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby so will watch thread with interest)

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VeryVeryDarkGrey · 13/04/2015 19:10

Matt dunn?

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Mandelinka · 13/04/2015 21:19

I absolutely adore Nick and have read most of his books.
Can I perhaps mention:
Mark Haddon
Ben Elton
Stephe Clarke
Bill Bryson
Armistead Maupin
Alexander McCall Smith


Perhaps not exactly the same as NH but def worth looking at

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JimmyCorkhill · 13/04/2015 22:17

Danny Wallace - Charlotte Street

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cdtaylornats · 13/04/2015 22:21

Mil Millington and his interaction with his German girlfriend is hilarious.

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Lilybensmum1 · 13/04/2015 22:31

I too like Tony Parsons and have recently discovered (thanks to MN!) Mo Hayder her DI Jack Mccaferry series is amazing, I can't put the books down, I think there is 7 or 8 in the series, I purchased 6 from Amazon (used ones) and am loving them. H ave you read Peter James or Peter Robinson both excellent, especially the former.

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luckiestgirlintheworld · 14/04/2015 18:38

Thanks all. I've added them to my list.

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lemonyone · 14/04/2015 18:41

I adore David Sedaris. It's not really quite what you're asking for as it's short autobiographical stories, but he makes me laugh so much and he is a bloke.

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tumbletumble · 14/04/2015 19:21

How about Roddy Doyle?

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ItsAllKickingOffPru · 14/04/2015 19:27

Mike Gayle?

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DianeLockhart · 16/04/2015 01:44

Was also going to say Mike gayle

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thelittlebooktroll · 16/04/2015 08:07

Matt Haig

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lemonpoppyseed · 16/04/2015 09:18

Jonathan Tropper. Especially his earlier books. And Tom Perotta. Both Hornby-esque American writers.

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MimsyBorogroves · 16/04/2015 23:24

Brain isn't working, but The Rotter's Club author, and also take a look at May Contain Nuts...can't remember the author there either.

Can tell I've taken my migraine medication tonight Hmm

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MrsBanana · 16/04/2015 23:26

Jonathan Coe, Mimsy

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MimsyBorogroves · 17/04/2015 10:29

Yes, him! And the other guy is John O'Farrell.

I am ridiculous post-tablets. Blush

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MargotLovedTom · 17/04/2015 10:42

Love Jonathan Coe. Also William Sutcliffe - "Are You Experienced" is utterly hilarious, and "The Love Hexagon" had me squirming uncomfortably reading g it while in the throes of a dying relationship.

I like David Nicholls a lot as well.

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MargotLovedTom · 17/04/2015 10:42

Yes to John O'Farrell.

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Southeastdweller · 17/04/2015 18:42

I agree with Mark Haddon, apart from his last novel. A Spot of Bother, I feel, is quite underrated.

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