Lovely uplifting (or not depressing ) novel for poorly friend

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Livingonjuice · 02/10/2022 18:42

I need something lovely and nice and warm/ uplifting for a friend who has just had tumour surgery and is in hospital.
No cancer themes / mentions for obvious reasons or cancer back story / miserable back stories. Can be a funny. Nothing emotionally taxing.
Anything ? I recently loved the keeper of stories but there's a bit of heart tugging.
Thanks 🙏

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ilovesushi · 02/10/2022 21:19

Miss Pettigrew is a perfect recommendation.
Mariana by Monica Dickens is lovely. I read it years ago so I can't guarantee it fits the bill 100%.

MoMuntervary · 02/10/2022 20:48

Cold comfort farm. Warm, witty and uplifting.

MsTSwift · 02/10/2022 20:46

Anything by Rosamund Pilcher. Utter comfort read. Shell seekers or Winter Solstice. Just lovely!

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 02/10/2022 20:45

Go old school - P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster books.

mrsfeatherbottom · 02/10/2022 20:41

Bluegingerbread · 02/10/2022 18:51

Miss Pettigrew lives for a day. Lovely warm book, no illness or death.

This is what I was going to suggest - just a lovely whimsical book

MissSmiley · 02/10/2022 20:40

@Livingonjuice when I was in hospital earlier this year after having a big cancer op people gave me books but unfortunately all the meds meant I couldn't concentrate enough to read, only after about three weeks did I even have the energy to watch some tv on my phone. I wish your friend all the best, the best things I was given was a foot massage by a visiting friend, and flowers when I got home x

Borka · 02/10/2022 18:55

Excellent Women by Barbara Pym

Bluegingerbread · 02/10/2022 18:51

Miss Pettigrew lives for a day. Lovely warm book, no illness or death.

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