Recommend me a book please...

[Guardup]

I am an avid reader but keep on choosing duds and really want a bit of escapism. Favourite books I would recommend and enjoyed are:

Perfectly Ordinary People - Nick Alexander
The Quiet end of the world - Lauren James
The last one at the party - Bethany Clift
How to kill your family - Bella Mackie
Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus
Sorrow and Bliss - Meg Mason
The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris
Hunger Games books
Alchemy - Rory Sutherland
I'm Glad my Mom died - Jennette McCurdy
You could be so pretty - Holly Bourne

Any have similar tastes that can recommend me something?

Strange Sally Diamond

Tick Tock by Simon Mayo - I didn't think it would be my kind of thing but it had me hooked from the start.

Have you tried any of Liane Moriarty's books?

The Whalebone Theatre - Joanna Quinn
The Nightingale- Kristin Hannah
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August - Claire North
Water for Fresh Flowers - Valerie Perrin

american dirt by jeanine cummins

Thanks so much. I have read Strange Sally Diamond and agree it’s a great book. I have tried Liane Moriarty but couldn’t get on with it. I’ve just ordered Tick Tock - thanks for the recommendation.

I do read quite a bit so I’ve probably read (or tried) all the best sellers and popular books in the last 5 years. I guess I’m looking for slightly more unknown authors ideally with a slight dystopian theme (I’ve read all the big ones, Wool trilogy, Scythe etc)

Oh thanks just seen a few more recommendations. I’ve read all (and enjoyed them!) but Water for Fresh flowers- will add that to my list.
I really appreciate you all taking the time to post.

Have you read Skin Deep by Liz Nugent? One of my favourites.

Dystopian: Naomi Alderman (the power/the future) or Emily St John Mandel (any but esp Station 11)

@Manchesterbythesea no I’ve not read Skin Deep - that has great reviews so gone to the top of my list- thank you!
@Elephantsarenottheonlyfruit thanks so much for the recommendations of dystopian- I’ve read both those authors books and particularly liked station 11 too.

Have you read Nina Millns's Goddesses @Guardup ? That's the one that sprang to mind when I read your update although I didn't like it at all 😆

I loved that book. It was th favourite book of the year at my book club.

Before & After by Andrew Shanahan

Lots of fun! Gripping with heart. It's everything I'd usually avoid in a book but I was hooked from page 1 and I think you might be too. And there's a sequel!

@FeathersMcFeather on chapter 4 of before & after - great recommendation- thanks!

I've just finished The Passage, really enjoyed it. If you're a fan of dystopian novels then maybe you've already read it but if not I'd recommend!

@LifeInAHamsterWheel oh thanks no I’ve not read that - can I just check it’s by Justin Cronin? I’ll add it to the list!

@Guardup ooh lovely. It's a lot of fun and bonkers but very enjoyable

Yes, sorry The Passage by Justin Cronin. I've not read many dystopian novels, I really enjoyed Station 11 and now this and it's a series so am looking forward to reading more!

Go back a bit and try some Octavia Butler? The Parable of the Sower is a great dystopian read.

I’m Sorry You Feel That way. Similar to Sorrow and Bliss.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation.
Margot’s Got Money Problems.
The Wedding People. Alison Espach.

@LifeInAHamsterWheel - perfect thanks!

@LunaNorth and @Santasbigredbobblehat These are all new to me so thank you!

This list should keep me busy for a few months- wonderful- I really appreciate you taking the time to recommend x

Similar tastes to me! I just finished “Remarkably bright creatures” by Shelby van something (!). Quite whimsical but really lovely read

Also loved @Santasbigredbobblehat recommendations of I’m sorry you feel that way and My year of Rest. Will check out the other two!

None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

Bella mackie has a new book “what a way to go “ similar dark humour easy read

Holly Bourne’s new one So Thrilled For You is great.