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Nicae · 14/11/2017 23:04

I'm up with DD2 - a regular occurrence and I need something great to read. I finished Eleanor Oliphant a week or so ago and loved it but on a whim I decided to go for non-fiction next and it's just not suitable for middle of the night distraction. I can't cope with scary, it's too dark outside and I'm not good with blood and gore. I'd really like something along the lines of I Capture the Castle or Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, sort or grown up fairy tale. Any ideas?

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Caulk · 15/11/2017 06:32

The Night Circus

Nicae · 15/11/2017 12:26

Thank you, I'll look it up.

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Catalufa · 15/11/2017 20:43

I love I Capture the Castle! I wonder if you’d like Period Piece or 84 Charing Cross Road. Both are non fiction, but remind me of I Capture the Castle in their style. Or have you read Nancy Mitford?

ChessieFL · 16/11/2017 19:03

If you liked Miss Pettigrew you might like Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh

zoomiee · 16/11/2017 19:38

Water for elephants is a charming read.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/11/2017 20:15

Yes to 84 Charing Cross Road and Decline and Fall. Or some old friends? Pride and Prejudice maybe?

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