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Flowers90 · 17/10/2026 07:10

Looking for dome suggestions of quick paced books that hook you from the start. DD is due to have surgery next week and we could be in hospital 7-10 days with a likely icu stay the first night. Surgery will be a number of hours too.

I enjoy Lisa jewell, and alice feeney. I have recently enjoyed the 7 sisters although this would be too indepth currently.
Ive been reading bob mortimer the long shoe and have enjoyed the fact its not too involved but can provide distraction.

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Blackcountryexile · 17/10/2026 15:53

I think Gillian McAllister books are similar to Lisa Jewell. I liked Wrong Place, Wrong Time.
Katy Watson has written a series of books about 3 actors , who solve murder mysteries ,which are easy reads. The first in the series is The Three Dahlias .

Raiderofthelostbattenburg · 17/10/2026 12:13

Have you read Janice Hallet’s books? I find them very easy to read but also very engaging.

shellyleppard · 17/10/2026 12:07

Jo jo moyes the giver of stars is absolutely beautiful. Amazing scenery. I also love me before you. Sorry your daughter is ill, hope she's better soon x
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24Dogcuddler · 17/10/2026 12:05

So sorry to hear this. Good that you are planning ahead. Get yourself a bit of a care package together for you and DD.
I like Freida McFadden books. You might find it hard to concentrate. Audio books or a Snoozeband might help.
For an uplifting and funny book I recommend Sarah Millican How to be Champion.