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Battlefront · 20/01/2013 19:52

I love being lost in a book, but I admit most of what I read probably comes within the category trashy novels.

I consider myself to be reasonably bright but my formal education was all around science and maths, I seem to have missed the bit that should have taught me to enjoy quality literature. Whenever I try a "classic" I really struggle and TBH rarely get to the end.

Can you recommend a handful of entry level classics?

I'd also love a readable history book or series of books if anyone has a recommendation.

Thank you

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bigbadbarry · 20/01/2013 20:07

They are, but they are classic trashy novels :)
Anthony Trollope wrote victorian trashy novels.

Battlefront · 20/01/2013 20:02

Thank you, I have read and enjoyed some Austen, but I always understood they were trashy novels written in the 19th century Grin I will try Trollope though, thank you.

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bigbadbarry · 20/01/2013 19:54

Jane Austen is lovely and readable. Like you I was Mathsy and sciencey but I love Trollope, they are all gossipy so if you like chick lit they might suit!

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