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I havent read a book in 2 years, please recommend THE one

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Bluetubchairs · 29/05/2014 21:44

book I shall have time to read during my upcoming holiday.

With two small dc I know there will be precious little time to lounge around the pool with a book and an ice cold drink but I would love to enjoy reading again during the hopefully peaceful evenings.

It can't be crime or thriller sorry but want to relax not feed my tension

Not too 'clever' baby brain won't allow it but definitely nothing too shallow either please. Thought inspiring rather than mind boggling iyswim.

Historical novels are usual up my street but not Kate Mosse.

Could even be non-fiction if really readable and entertaining.

Does anyone feel like recommending a good read? Tia! Cake

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highlandcoo · 29/05/2014 23:08

Music and Silence by Rose Tremain is also good.

But most of all I'd recommend The Observations by Jane Harris. It's a great read, intriguing and amusing with an engaging narrator. One of my absolute favourites.

ThaneOfScunthorpe · 29/05/2014 23:03

Something by Rose Tremain. Her books are always engrossing with fascinating characters and not too challenging while being very beautifully written.

The Colour is good if you want historical fiction. Restoration is fantastic.

melonribena · 29/05/2014 22:56

Have you read the hunger games?!

melonribena · 29/05/2014 22:23

The book thief! I read it on holiday and couldn't put it down.

RoadRunner123 · 29/05/2014 22:22

How about I Capture the Castle? I think it is officially a teen book, so not too much like hard work, easy to read...but also very good!

Bluetubchairs · 29/05/2014 22:18

Apologies for quick typing on predictive keyboard.

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Bluetubchairs · 29/05/2014 22:17

Thanks Edward. Dh read the night circus recently and liked it. I couldn't get part the first few pages though. Thus would have been up my street but somehow, since dc2, something gas to really capture my interest otherwise I just can't focus on it. Il check the snow child. Thanks.

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Bluetubchairs · 29/05/2014 21:58

Just 'L'? Grin curiously awaiting further ideas.

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QueenAnneofAustriaSpain · 29/05/2014 21:45

I have heard good things about L