The last book that wowed you (take two!)

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CurlewKate · 13/11/2024 10:06

I have to provide a book each for 6 people. Has to be fiction. All are readers. Aged 23 to 65. All have varied interests-except one, who is a history nut who likes "war" stuff. Two like feminist literature. One like spies.

Not too heavy or too long because they are for reading over Christmas. But not too light either. What's the last book you loved? Oh, and paperback, please...

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ohnoDS · 13/11/2024 10:24

Cuddy by Ben Myers...is a very strong candidate for the best book I've ever read, never mind the last one...

irregularegular · 13/11/2024 10:21

War stuff: In Memoriam was a devastating read. But it's definitely not light!! And they have to be comfortable with reading about quite a lot of gay sex...

irregularegular · 13/11/2024 10:19

My daughter is 22 and into all things feminist. Books I have bought her for Xmas recently which have gone down very well (and all fairly quick reads) include: Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton; Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadino Evaristo; Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson.

Also, for a lovely Christmassy read that everyone in our Book Club enjoyed I recommend the Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey.

rumred · 13/11/2024 10:15

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. Short and powerful. It bowled me over. Sad content but still hopeful.

Movinghouseatlast · 13/11/2024 10:13

The Bee Sting

The Hearts Invisible Furies

Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister is brilliant, especially if you are over 45 as it's about travelling back in time to when you are in your 20's.

JollyHostess101 · 13/11/2024 10:09

Just saw the not too heavy bit and Strange Sally Dimind might be classed as heavy issues to be honest!!

JollyHostess101 · 13/11/2024 10:08

Strange Sally Dimond was great but doesn't fit any of your categories but was a blinder!!

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