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Something like Marian Keyes

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MLMbotsgoaway · 02/11/2020 21:49

Any suggestions? I like how her books are funny but do still tackle quite heavy subjects. Any similar recommendations?

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hugocat · 23/12/2020 13:40

Jane Green

Omeara · 23/12/2020 12:33

Jane Green

Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese · 23/12/2020 12:31

Jill Mansell is good, bit like Sophie Kinsella though, doesn't really tackle difficult subjects

rookiemere · 23/12/2020 12:28

Oh an oldie but a personal favourite of mine " I don't know how she does it" which is an incredibly poignant novel about trying to maintain a career and marriage after children. Sadly the follow up about menopausal years wasn't that good.

Us by David Nicholls but can't recommend his latest Sweet Sorrow.

rookiemere · 23/12/2020 12:26

Liane Moriarty has a similar style of amusing story telling. Avoid Nine Perfect Strangers as a first read of hers, it's not as good as her other books.

Knackerelli · 23/12/2020 12:21

I like Alice Peterson, enjoyable reads but around a ‘subject’.

Ellisisland · 15/12/2020 09:53

The OMG What a Complete Aisling books are the closest I have read to Marian Keyes. Set in Ireland - country girl working in Dublin. There are 3 in the series so far

Martinisarebetterdirty · 04/11/2020 20:18

Try Jane Green - Mr Maybe is a frothier version of a Marian or the Sunshine Sisters has some heavier moments. Most of her books are pretty good though.

abbey44 · 04/11/2020 20:14

@MLMbotsgoaway I never thought of her books like that, but now you've mentioned it, I think you're absolutely right Grin

DancelikeEmmaGoldman · 03/11/2020 02:27

Danielle Hawkins, an NZ writer is excellent. Also Monica McInenery.

7Days · 03/11/2020 01:33

Second Luanw Moriarty.

The Cazelet chronicles too, often recommended on here are like a cross between Marian Keyes and Downton Abbey.

MistressIggi · 02/11/2020 23:49

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MLMbotsgoaway · 02/11/2020 23:43

@abbey44 I find Jane Fallon’s obsession with revenge a bit unnerving. I imagine Ricky must always be looking over his shoulder Grin

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Papergirl1968 · 02/11/2020 23:36

Jenny Colgan

applesauce1 · 02/11/2020 23:34

liane moriarty

ZenNudist · 02/11/2020 23:32

David Nichols?

ZenNudist · 02/11/2020 23:31

Jojo moyes

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MLMbotsgoaway · 02/11/2020 23:30

@AliasGrape ah I really like his books too - I may have a look and see if there are any I’ve missed as read a few a couple of years ago now.

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abbey44 · 02/11/2020 23:20

I'm reading a book by Sheila O'Flanagan (Suddenly Single), which I'm enjoying.

I really like Adele Parks and Jane Fallon, I've never been disappointed with their books.

DramaAlpaca · 02/11/2020 23:10

Cathy Kelly, another Irish writer. Not particularly funny but enjoyable and heartwarming.

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MLMbotsgoaway · 02/11/2020 23:06

I used to love Trollope.

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KodakNancyEurope · 02/11/2020 22:18

Joanna Trollope!

Yes I’m 1,000 years old Grin

Herdwick · 02/11/2020 22:16

Try Victoria Routledge

I particularly enjoyed 'Friends like these' and 'Kiss Him Goodbye'

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MLMbotsgoaway · 02/11/2020 22:06

@gretagreengrapes me too - I think she’s writing another one now which is very exciting.

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userxx · 02/11/2020 22:06

@BeTheHokeyMan Agree, I used to really enjoy her books.

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