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I need a book that is pure escapism

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Newyearnewme1 · 17/02/2023 20:52

Had such a tough week with kids being poorly at half term

i need a book to immerse and lose myself in, pure escapism.

hit me with your recommendations

TIA

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Hedjwitch · 17/02/2023 20:53

A Georgette Heyer regency romance

Blueuggboots · 17/02/2023 21:00

The 10,000 doors of January. Loved it!

HippoInABadWig · 17/02/2023 21:02

The House In The Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune.

A few years old now but still beautiful.

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SirSamVimesCityWatch · 17/02/2023 21:06

Discworld.

Guards, Guards!, Mort or Witches Abroad are good starting points. And if you like it, the good news is there's about 40 of them, so you can have a whole load of pure escapism!

Aworldofmyown · 17/02/2023 21:07

Leonard and Hungry Paul is a soul food book.
American Dirt is gripping.

HippoInABadWig · 17/02/2023 21:13

SirSamVimesCityWatch · 17/02/2023 21:06

Discworld.

Guards, Guards!, Mort or Witches Abroad are good starting points. And if you like it, the good news is there's about 40 of them, so you can have a whole load of pure escapism!

Oh yes - these!

Thewolvesarerunningagain · 17/02/2023 21:18

M M Kaye's The Far Pavillions. No one is ever going to mistake it for a literary classic but the descriptions make you feel like you are there

NannyGythaOgg · 17/02/2023 21:48

SirSamVimesCityWatch · 17/02/2023 21:06

Discworld.

Guards, Guards!, Mort or Witches Abroad are good starting points. And if you like it, the good news is there's about 40 of them, so you can have a whole load of pure escapism!

Agree with this. Totally not of this world

Another similar but lighter suggestion, The first of the Jodi Taylor 'Chronicles of St Mary's' books. Not out of this world - but definitely out of this time and great fun.

autienotnaughty · 17/02/2023 22:16

It ends with us Colleen Hoover.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 17/02/2023 22:17

Seven husbands of Evelyn hugo

Beamur · 17/02/2023 22:21

Piranesi

Seabreezeme · 17/02/2023 22:22

Ah I wish I could read books like this. I only read on holiday. Hanging out here for some recommendations too lol. Holiday in May 🤣

Lennox78 · 17/02/2023 22:26

Anything by Elin Hilderbrand !

ComeTheFckOnBridget · 17/02/2023 22:39

The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers

You won't find anything more escapist :)

SusiePevensie · 17/02/2023 22:50

The Lymond series, starting with Game of Kings.

Phineyj · 17/02/2023 22:56

I recommend Crazy Rich Asians and the two sequels! They will transport you to another world of ridiculous yet compelling bitchy gossipy funny people who do things like install spas in their private jets.

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Newyearnewme1 · 18/02/2023 19:37

Thank you everyone some really good suggestions there xx

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