Something like Marian Keyes

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Any suggestions? I like how her books are funny but do still tackle quite heavy subjects. Any similar recommendations?

Following as I loved her books about the Walsh sisters.

I like the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella too but they definitely aren't serious or heavy. Have you read Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult? That's a good book.

Mhairi McFarlane - Any of her books. Very funny and touching.

I like Katie Fforde..

Catherine alliot is great too I often find myself laughing out loud at her books

Agree with Mhairi McFarlane.

The author I’ve found most similar to Keyes in Johnathan Harvey. I really like his books.

@BeTheHokeyMan Agree, I used to really enjoy her books.

@gretagreengrapes me too - I think she’s writing another one now which is very exciting.

Try Victoria Routledge

I particularly enjoyed 'Friends like these' and 'Kiss Him Goodbye'

Joanna Trollope!

Yes I’m 1,000 years old

I used to love Trollope.

Cathy Kelly, another Irish writer. Not particularly funny but enjoyable and heartwarming.

I'm reading a book by Sheila O'Flanagan (Suddenly Single), which I'm enjoying.

I really like Adele Parks and Jane Fallon, I've never been disappointed with their books.

@AliasGrape ah I really like his books too - I may have a look and see if there are any I’ve missed as read a few a couple of years ago now.

Jojo moyes

David Nichols?

liane moriarty

Jenny Colgan

@abbey44 I find Jane Fallon’s obsession with revenge a bit unnerving. I imagine Ricky must always be looking over his shoulder

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Second Luanw Moriarty.

The Cazelet chronicles too, often recommended on here are like a cross between Marian Keyes and Downton Abbey.

Danielle Hawkins, an NZ writer is excellent. Also Monica McInenery.

@MLMbotsgoaway I never thought of her books like that, but now you've mentioned it, I think you're absolutely right

Try Jane Green - Mr Maybe is a frothier version of a Marian or the Sunshine Sisters has some heavier moments. Most of her books are pretty good though.

The OMG What a Complete Aisling books are the closest I have read to Marian Keyes. Set in Ireland - country girl working in Dublin. There are 3 in the series so far

I like Alice Peterson, enjoyable reads but around a ‘subject’.