Male authors- like Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby

[luckiestgirlintheworld]

Really love these two and could do with some similar recommendations please!
Adult fiction male authors- quite light and maybe family orientated.
Thanks

[antimatter]

Thanks for starting this thread!
I am on my fourth book by Nick Hornby (Slam, Juliet, naked, Funny girl and currently reading A long way down)
I really liked David Nicholls books the latest being "Us".

And more authors to try!

[BumgrapesofWrath]

Another recommendation for John O'Farrell here

[BikeRunSki]

I came on to say John O'Farrell too.

[Southeastdweller]

I agree with Mark Haddon, apart from his last novel. A Spot of Bother, I feel, is quite underrated.

[MargotLovedTom]

Yes to John O'Farrell.

[MargotLovedTom]

Love Jonathan Coe. Also William Sutcliffe - "Are You Experienced" is utterly hilarious, and "The Love Hexagon" had me squirming uncomfortably reading g it while in the throes of a dying relationship.

I like David Nicholls a lot as well.

[MimsyBorogroves]

Yes, him! And the other guy is John O'Farrell.

I am ridiculous post-tablets.

[MrsBanana]

Jonathan Coe, Mimsy

[MimsyBorogroves]

Brain isn't working, but The Rotter's Club author, and also take a look at May Contain Nuts...can't remember the author there either.

Can tell I've taken my migraine medication tonight

[lemonpoppyseed]

Jonathan Tropper. Especially his earlier books. And Tom Perotta. Both Hornby-esque American writers.

[thelittlebooktroll]

Matt Haig

[DianeLockhart]

Was also going to say Mike gayle

[ItsAllKickingOffPru]

Mike Gayle?

[tumbletumble]

How about Roddy Doyle?

[lemonyone]

I adore David Sedaris. It's not really quite what you're asking for as it's short autobiographical stories, but he makes me laugh so much and he is a bloke.

[luckiestgirlintheworld]

Thanks all. I've added them to my list.

[Lilybensmum1]

I too like Tony Parsons and have recently discovered (thanks to MN!) Mo Hayder her DI Jack Mccaferry series is amazing, I can't put the books down, I think there is 7 or 8 in the series, I purchased 6 from Amazon (used ones) and am loving them. H ave you read Peter James or Peter Robinson both excellent, especially the former.

[cdtaylornats]

Mil Millington and his interaction with his German girlfriend is hilarious.

[JimmyCorkhill]

Danny Wallace - Charlotte Street

[Mandelinka]

I absolutely adore Nick and have read most of his books.
Can I perhaps mention:
Mark Haddon
Ben Elton
Stephe Clarke
Bill Bryson
Armistead Maupin
Alexander McCall Smith


Perhaps not exactly the same as NH but def worth looking at

[VeryVeryDarkGrey]

Matt dunn?

[balia]

Mil Millington? Things my Girlfriend and I have argued about, A certain chemistry - they're funny and very well observed (and I like Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby so will watch thread with interest)

[luckiestgirlintheworld]

Thanks everyone - i had a look in the library but didn't have much luck.
Yes- it's the male authors I like at the moment. I've read loads of female fiction of this genre and I enjoy the male perspective

[hackmum]

In my view, Nick Hornby is simply brilliant and Tony Parsons isn't even in the same league as him.

But anyway, I'd second the David Nicholls book.

[Moln]

Does it need to be male? There's a heap of female authors who write I with this genre.