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What book couldn't you put down? Non high brow!

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DollyDaydreamss · 12/01/2020 17:27

Any suggestions for something gripping but not all high brow or literary? I know there's another thread sharing unputdownable books but I honestly don't feel tempted by Lincoln in the bardo or the Iliad ...

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backinaminute · 12/01/2020 19:18

I'm also following as going away soon and really want some gripping holiday reads.

I also love Robert Galbraith, Liane Moriarty and did love Eleanor Oliphant.

I am going to look at some of the books mentioned.

Since I have a long commute, I've got into audiobooks and listen to a wide variety of genres but I would really like a good, modern day, true to life, story for holiday.

Cohle · 12/01/2020 19:16

Another vote for The Dry by Jane Harper.

It's a murder mystery set in a rural town in Australia during a drought (so quite topical) and I read it in about a day it was so gripping.

Lochnesslassie · 12/01/2020 19:16

Anything by Barbara Erskine.
Supernatural, scary, historical and clever. Also a little bit of romance but not enough to make you want to vomit 😀
Honestly brilliant

Womenwotlunch · 12/01/2020 19:14

Five

Womenwotlunch · 12/01/2020 19:14

Adrian Mole- The Cappuccino Years by Sue Townsend.

Have read it gives times

PrincessMaryaBolkonskaya · 12/01/2020 19:13

Also following. I’m in a bad place generally and just can’t get into a book. I really enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant last year. Waiting for a book to strike me again

melissasummerfield · 12/01/2020 19:12

The three thrillers written by Jane Harper - seriously the best books I have read in years!

Junobug · 12/01/2020 19:11

I've just read Cilka's Journey (I think that's the title) which is by the same authour as The Tattooist of Auschwitz. It took me 2 days, I couldn't stop reading. Although it's based on a real person, it is definitely more of a fictional story than the first one but because it's about the treatment of women, it hits home a bit more.

Mummaofmytribe · 12/01/2020 19:10

The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas. It's one of the best novels I've ever read. Tells the story from the perspective of each different character, so well written, it just flows. I got it a couple of Christmases ago and basically read all night and into boxing day!

Jobseeker19 · 12/01/2020 19:08

Karen from The Apprentices' autobiography.

Raera · 12/01/2020 19:06

Maybe a bit old, but Robert Braithwaite (JK Rowling) Cormoran Strike novels.
Second Harold Fry

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 12/01/2020 19:06

Ah @Roseypeas beat me to it as came on to say Lianne Moriarty.

Also Celeste Ng absolutely brilliant-raced through both her books and can not wait for more!!! Can not recommend enough!

MiniCooperLover · 12/01/2020 19:05

The Vinyl Detective by Andrew Cartmel 👍

NotMaryP0ppins · 12/01/2020 19:04

One Good Thing by Katy Dyers.

Just a lovely story well told.

RoseyPeas · 12/01/2020 19:02

Anything by Lianne Moriarty.
Diane Chamberlain - The Silent Sister
Robert Galbraith (jk Rowling) books

Liltzero · 12/01/2020 19:01

Just finished Lies, Lies, Lies by Adele Parks. A page turner

Yadaaday · 12/01/2020 18:54

Following. I’m in a book rut, nothing sparks interest at the mo.

Loveislandaddict · 12/01/2020 18:52

Maeve Binchley books

Jilly Cooper or Jackie Collins - for very non high brow

mamaduckbone · 12/01/2020 18:48

The Kate Atkinson Jackson Brodie novels - Case Histories is the first one I think.

Matildatoldsuchdreadfullies · 12/01/2020 18:37

Anything by Susan Howatch. But the Starbridge novels in particular.

jollyhollyday · 12/01/2020 18:30

The Whisper Man by Alex North

WoodliceInSunderland · 12/01/2020 18:30

I love Sophie Hannah's novels. Not great works of literature but gripping psychological thrillers that you can't stop thinking about.

hettysdrawers · 12/01/2020 18:29

The liars chair by Rebecca Whitney is very good.

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DollyDaydreamss · 12/01/2020 18:29

Looking at Stuart Mcbride and the Louise Doughty one - I read Apple Tree Yard and enjoyed it but this seems completely different

I've recently read Blood Orange and The Hunting Party and enjoyed both

Thanks for the suggestions so far

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iklboo · 12/01/2020 18:28

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell. Gothic horror & very creepy.

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