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ReadingInTheRain583 · 23/10/2024 19:43

I finished the book I was reading at the weekend (Fairy Tale - Stephen King). It was a bit of a slog as SK + no visual imagination to benefit from his scene setting is a lot to get through (although the best I've read this year!) and I feel like I've hit a bit of a wall.

This is my current TBR pile. I think I need a pacy twisty book next. Any recommendations from this lot?

I'll take any recommendations in general tbh! Usually a psychological thriller reader, trying to chuck in the odd classic, with the odd palate cleanser thrown in too.

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ReadingInTheRain583 · 06/11/2024 16:51

Sparxdislike · 06/11/2024 15:56

I'm struggling to get into the book I'm reading at the moment. Might abandon it and read some of these. Have added the samples to my kindle. Some good suggestions :)

What are you reading?

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ReadingInTheRain583 · 06/11/2024 16:51

@ShillyShallySherbet I went for the Shari Lapena book and it was just what I needed at that time - easy reading that kept me guessing. I'd give it a 3.5/5 overall but I enjoyed it!

Now on The Defence (Steve Cavanagh) which is shaping up to be a bit meatier.

Maybe we need a "psychological thrillers read, review and recommend" thread!

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Sparxdislike · 06/11/2024 15:56

I'm struggling to get into the book I'm reading at the moment. Might abandon it and read some of these. Have added the samples to my kindle. Some good suggestions :)

ShillyShallySherbet · 06/11/2024 15:38

What did you decide to read OP? Was it good? I’ve just finished the Lisa Jewell one. It was really gripping but I felt it less so towards the end and I’m not sure why. I will read others by her though as on the whole I enjoyed it. Now I need my next read so I’ve come back to this thread for inspiration as we seem to have similar taste!

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ReadingInTheRain583 · 24/10/2024 20:34

Chewbecca · 24/10/2024 13:10

I loved I Am Pilgrim but I think it needs a long flight, beach or similar intensive amount of time available.

I work stupid hours and have a small autistic adhd child, I guess I'm never reading that then! 😂

I have been toying with the idea of attending a silent book club though...

I have only resumed reading this year after a loooong break after having had the aforementioned whirlwind child. I don't think I ever did actually finish the book I was reading whilst I was in labour! It was a Mark Edwards book that I started back up with.

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TheGodOfSmallPotatoes · 24/10/2024 17:19

I loved Demon Copperhead! I thought Verity was so bad it was funny though.

Chewbecca · 24/10/2024 13:10

I loved I Am Pilgrim but I think it needs a long flight, beach or similar intensive amount of time available.

Moier · 24/10/2024 13:07

ReadingInTheRain583 · 24/10/2024 12:47

I've gone with Everyone Here is Lying and have rattled through the first 3 chapters sat in the car whilst waiting for an appointment this morning.

Also just had a delivery containing Pet Semetary, the Shining and the Outsider. Only about 7 more shelves to fill on the new bookcase 😆 will have a look at some of the other recommendations on goodreads too!

Great choice.. I've read that one...some of my favourite psychological authors are KL Slater.
CL Slater.
Mark Edwards.

Moier · 24/10/2024 12:50

C L Taylor
Every Move you Make.
Her latest.
Recommended by Richard and Judy's book club.
I adore all her books.
My favourite are psychological thrillers too.

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ReadingInTheRain583 · 24/10/2024 12:47

I've gone with Everyone Here is Lying and have rattled through the first 3 chapters sat in the car whilst waiting for an appointment this morning.

Also just had a delivery containing Pet Semetary, the Shining and the Outsider. Only about 7 more shelves to fill on the new bookcase 😆 will have a look at some of the other recommendations on goodreads too!

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TotallyFloored · 24/10/2024 11:01

I Am Pilgrim - you will crack through it. Recommend it to everyone.

Demon Copperhead was good but a bit of a miserable, long read - I felt a bit exhausted after it and I would only recommend to certain readers.

Found Verity a bit meh.

Everyone Here I Lying - a bit overhyped but ok.

Def not Rock Paper Scissors.

Not read The Retreat but just finished another of his - Follow Me Home - and it was quite good. A quick read, only took me a day to finish and was a bit of a cross between a creepy horror and a thriller type thing.

AdaColeman · 24/10/2024 08:00

If you'd like to try a classic for a change, The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a gripping story with plenty of twists.

Yirk · 24/10/2024 07:53

Matt Haig fan here, just finished his new book Life Impossible, really enjoyed it.
However Demon Copperhead is a brilliant read.

GiftWrappedSuburbanDreams · 24/10/2024 07:35

I really enjoyed None of this is true. I think they're making it into a Netflix film too. I need to read the Shari Lapena, looks good from what people are saying here!

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ReadingInTheRain583 · 24/10/2024 07:06

Preppingpenguin · 23/10/2024 19:53

Another vote for Fahrenheit 45. Breakneck Point is also very good.

Good to know about breakneck point, I took a punt when I popped into Waterstones who had a local author showcase table going on

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ReadingInTheRain583 · 24/10/2024 07:05

Thanks everyone!

Good to know that there's books there that come well recommended. I've heard very good things about I Am Pilgrim and Demon Copperhead, but I'm not sure I can face another 600+ page book just yet. Fahrenheit 451 is tempting as a shorter book, but think I just need an easy read right now.

Thank you for the new recommendations too, there's some that I've read a lot of, and some I've never come across so no doubt more books will be being delivered soon - I have a whole new Billy bookcase to fill (once it's built hence, why I just have a massive pile on the bedside table!)

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autienotnaughty · 23/10/2024 21:58

If you are looking for inspiration-

Mark edwards
Harriet Tyce
Kia abdullah
Ruth ware

Are all fab

autienotnaughty · 23/10/2024 21:57

The Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas Alice Feeny and Andrea Mara are excellent. The Lisa jewel is ok.

The book thief is rubbish

Pizzaaah · 23/10/2024 21:28

Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena always get me out of a reading slump!

great haul OP!

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 23/10/2024 21:25

The Fury is good and fast paced

ShillyShallySherbet · 23/10/2024 21:24

I’m just starting on the Lisa Jewell one since reading this thread and hooked already! Thanks!

Katrinawaves · 23/10/2024 21:13

I’ve just finished Everyone her is Lying and that is definitely pacey and twisty if that’s what you are looking for in your next read. I enjoyed it.

SoMentallyDrained · 23/10/2024 21:00

Lisa Jewell every time!

Although I haven't read it, I've seen lots of really good reviews of Hidden Pictures

efeslight · 23/10/2024 20:25

Have similar tastes to you.
Read Ray Bradbury years ago but enjoyed it, Patricia highsmith too.
Really enjoyed I am Pilgrim.
Read quite a few of the more modern thrillers in your pile, but to be honest they all blend together in my memory.
Go for Ray Bradbury

ShillyShallySherbet · 23/10/2024 20:03

I loved the Midnight Library and would recommend. I loved the whole parallel universe theme and it really got me thinking. I couldn’t put it down and I even read it again straight after I’d finished as I wanted to read it again with the benefit of hindsight which is a rare thing for me to do!