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Looking for a light hearted novel not aimed at twenty somethings

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nowitsenough · 02/03/2015 22:59

I've been struggling with depression for over a year and I'm trying to do things I enjoy. I always loved reading, but am struggling to concentrate.

Books I've enjoyed in the past are earlier Joanna Trollope, Mary Wesley, I love books about family life, funny books, about pets, but preferably something I can relate too, not aimed at twenty somethings, but maybe mothers with teenagers or weight problems.

I loved Life after Life and Behind the scenes at the Museum. Also loved The house we grew up in.

Any suggestions?

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SirNoel · 02/03/2015 23:12

Milly Johnson - funny chick lit, but for the thirties, forties and fifties

meandjulio · 02/03/2015 23:04

Onions in the Stew by Betty Macdonald
My life on a plate by India Knight
Emma and I by Sheila Hocking
A Town Like Alice by Nevile Shute? not funny though has a few jokes

nowitsenough · 02/03/2015 23:00

I should add, I really don't like books that make me cry, for example about children dying.

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