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Books without missing children or cupcakes?

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Frombothsidesnow · 03/06/2018 20:48

Since having children I struggle to read books about dead or missing infants. Actually sad things full stop, which is immensely frustrating as good books involve strong emotions. But I also don't want to read dross about women finding love in the country over cupcakes. Please help me find some decent literature that will make my brain work but doesn't involve dead babies?

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immortalmarble · 04/06/2018 06:41

Best title ever Grin

Robert Harris’ Cicero trilogy is great. Very readable and not a dead baby or cupcake in sight. And there’s a performance of it in the summer at the RSC!

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Frombothsidesnow · 04/06/2018 06:39

Thanks, all. I've read Bill Bryson, Douglas Adams and the Tractor book! We read Wild in our book group last year - an amazing woman.

I've never really done thrillers so Lee Child is probably not my thing I don't think. I do like history but the Sharpe stuff is a bit too military for me.

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Happygummibear · 04/06/2018 06:09

Dh reads lee child and says these have no babies or cupcakes but are very good. I just haven't had chance to read any.

Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy?

ProudThrilledHappy · 03/06/2018 23:25

I always enjoy books by Marina Lewycka, they are funny but down to earth.
Bill bryson is always an easy enlightening read
I read Wild by Cheryl Strayed recently and couldnt put it down, very empowering (although I could never walk that far!)

BookWitch · 03/06/2018 23:21

Bernard Cornwell if you like historical fiction

Clarabumps · 03/06/2018 23:04

Following with interest. I'm the same.

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Frombothsidesnow · 03/06/2018 22:54

Thank you! I've read a lot of those although horror in general has never appealed to me. I was more thinking about new fiction although I should be casting my net in all directions.

Austen and Adrian Mole are my favourite of the above.

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Happygummibear · 03/06/2018 22:51

The hobbit? Lord of the rings?

Some James Herbert novels if you want horror/ crime/ thriller

Harry potter?

Jane Austen, Charles dickens, bronte

Adrian mole

Sophie kinsella although "chicklit" are funny.

I would avoid jo nesbo. Very good but some child involvement. Also karin slaughter. Both are series so although you could skip a book you may lose some of the overall story.

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