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Book similar to Time Travellers Wife and One Day

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princessProudmel · 29/01/2012 21:22

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

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mumofthreekids · 31/01/2012 19:50

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

CDMforever · 30/01/2012 18:59

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

highlandcoo · 30/01/2012 14:43

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.

MackerelOfFact · 30/01/2012 12:55

Bollocks.

The Girls

Room

MackerelOfFact · 30/01/2012 12:55

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.

ExitPursuedByaBear · 30/01/2012 12:38

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!

MarjorieAntrobus · 29/01/2012 22:32

How about The Memory Keepers Daughter?

VinoEsmeralda · 29/01/2012 22:08

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

emsyj · 29/01/2012 22:06

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!)

PotteringAlong · 29/01/2012 22:04

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!)

pinkandsparklytoo · 29/01/2012 21:57

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

ExitPursuedByaBear · 29/01/2012 21:51

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

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

bruffin · 29/01/2012 21:48

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

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princessProudmel · 29/01/2012 21:37

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

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emsyj · 29/01/2012 21:27

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).

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