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I need a page turner to get me reading again.

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LowLevelWhingeing · 28/01/2010 12:58

I used to read a lot, but since DC's I'm finding it harder and harder to concentrate on anything serious and I just end up MNing instead!

So can anyone recommend something really gripping, where you just have to know what's going to happen next?

I usually read Booker shortlist type books (as my mum always buys me the for my birthday) but they're just too serious for me at the moment. Saying that, I don't actually want complete trash either!

I've recently tried and discarded:

Stepehn Fry - Moab is My Washpot
Mark Haddon - A Spot of Bother
Nick Hornby - Juliet Naked.

hmf.

I think my concentration span is too short.

I did quite enjoy Julie and Julia - the one about the woman cooking her way through the Julia Child cookbook.

I'm not drawn to chick lit type books. Don't want anything gory, but maybe a thriller could do it?

I don't know. Whaddya think?

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GetOrfMoiLand · 28/01/2010 13:18

Is that Yellow Half of the Sun, Custardo?

LouMacca · 28/01/2010 13:17

Have you read The Kite Runner? - Absolutely fantastic read and beautifully written. I couldn't put it down and was gutted when it ended.

Tortington · 28/01/2010 13:13

chimamanda ngozi - title er - can't remember = something about the sun.

its a winner - shit you not.

alternatively try terry pratchett

Cies · 28/01/2010 13:10

I was in the same position as you. I was given The pillars of the Earth at Christmas and couldn't put it down. The only trouble with it is that it's too heavy to hold in one hand while breastfeeding!

GetOrfMoiLand · 28/01/2010 13:05

Have you tried The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters? That was gripping - I sat down to start it and didn't move a muscle until I finished it, was compelling.

Poledra · 28/01/2010 13:03

Have you tried Christopher Brookmyre?

purpleturtle · 28/01/2010 13:00

Stieg Larsson - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Absolutely gripping. Really recommend it. It is a little gory, but fits your other criteria.