Please recommend me a light hearted read.

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EastWestWhosBest · 30/08/2021 22:43

I’ve really enjoyed the last few books I’ve read but they’ve all be crime thrillers and I need a break from all the murder!

I’d like a nice, light hearted, cheery book but not some ‘chick-lit’ or anything too fluffy.

Does any one have any suggestions?

Thank you.

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WildCherryBlossom · 31/08/2021 02:00

How about something by Anne Tyler? I always find I can get totally immersed in her stories and the lives of her characters but definitely no murders or jump scares or anything.

MaudebeGonne · 30/08/2021 22:58

The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne was a good read, and not like anything I had read before. Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver is also pretty good, maybe not lighthearted but I found it to be quite uplifting. I like short story anthologies when I'm a bit "thrillered out". Annie Proulx has a couple of good ones.

FinallyHere · 30/08/2021 22:52

Georgette Heyer, especially the regency historical novels

Jane Austin

Anthony Trollope

All available instantly on kindle and will keep you going for a while. Enjoy.

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