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Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:59:01 GMT

Hi Ladies,

I really hate the word "flu*f", and most of it I just can't abide by. Not to sound snobby, but I need well-written stuff that perhaps is just a *tad* less heavy than what I've been reading. I need a little break from WWII sagas, cultural unrest, etc. Not that what I generally read is "high-brow" all the time, just a bit heavier. Any suggestions?

Recently I read Rainbow Rowell's Landline, which is considered a YA book, and not heavy. I really liked it. Quick, fun read, but very well written and very funny. Maybe something in line with early Jennifer Weiner--well written, but not intense?

Anyone?

TIA

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

Marsha2003 — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:11:59 GMT

Have you ever read the Mary Russell series by Laurie R. King? The prose is very well written. Another of my favorite authors is Amanda Cross. Her books are starting to seem a bit dated, but they are well-written.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:20:17 GMT

Hi Marsha--Thank you. No, I haven't read either of these authors. I will go check them out.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

insomniac — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:56:43 GMT

I love Sophie Kinsella's books. They are especially enjoyable as audio books (the readers are superb).

I also recommend the Ann Ross Miss Julia books (should be read in order).

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 02:30:07 GMT

Thank you, insomniac. I am going to check out the Ann Ross books--and revisit Sophie Kinsella. I *think* I may have read one of hers years ago.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

skyblue — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 04:46:40 GMT

I would suggest MARY KAY ANDREWS, as well as THE SOUTHERN SISTERS MYSTERIES by ANNE GEORGE. Those sisters really cracked me up! Light, fun reading.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:21:18 GMT

Thanks, sky blue.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

beckyb1012 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:19:45 GMT

On 8/14/2014 glmama said: Thank you, insomniac. I am going to check out the Ann Ross books--and revisit Sophie Kinsella. I *think* I may have read one of hers years ago.

I am so envious of you. I have read all of both author's books and I would love to have a fresh supply to dive into. Ann B. Ross is a hoot.

Also look for Emily Griffin and Erin Hilderbrand. Another Nantucket favorite of mine is Nancy Thayer.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:48:42 GMT

Thanks, becky!

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

Dusty1 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:39:42 GMT

I have been reading a lot of YA books. Not as heavy on the gore or the s#x that is in a lot of adult fiction. The Hunger Games series, Cassandra Clare Mortal Instruments series, Becca Fitzpatrick Hush, Hush series, Ashes by Ilsa Bick, Kami Garcia, Melissa Marr, Lesley Livingston, Richelle Mead, Lisa McMann, Maggie Stiefvater...those are some that have been really good. Kelley Armstrong writes YA & adult & I like her. Patricia Briggs, Jeanine Frost & then Karen Marie Moning Fever series is a favorite or mine, my daughter's, my sister in law & my niece. Of course the Twilight series introduced YA books to me & while I know they are not great literature they were like crack when I started reading them! LOL I don't know why but I couldn't put them down until they were all read.

Adding Nora Roberts & Sandra Brown.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

BornToShop — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:28:25 GMT

I totally get what you mean by "lighter reading". I highly recommend the Virgin River Series by Robyn Carr and the Dead-End Job Mystery Series by Elaine Viets. IMHO, you should read in order, but for me, these are my go-to books when I need exactly what your OP was referring to.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:39:50 GMT

On 8/18/2014 Dusty1 said:
I have been reading a lot of YA books. Not as heavy on the gore or the s#x that is in a lot of adult fiction. The Hunger Games series, Cassandra Clare Mortal Instruments series, Becca Fitzpatrick Hush, Hush series, Ashes by Ilsa Bick, Kami Garcia, Melissa Marr, Lesley Livingston, Richelle Mead, Lisa McMann, Maggie Stiefvater...those are some that have been really good. Kelley Armstrong writes YA & adult & I like her. Patricia Briggs, Jeanine Frost & then Karen Marie Moning Fever series is a favorite or mine, my daughter's, my sister in law & my niece. Of course the Twilight series introduced YA books to me & while I know they are not great literature they were like crack when I started reading them! LOL I don't know why but I couldn't put them down until they were all read.

Adding Nora Roberts & Sandra Brown.

Thank u, Dusty, for all the recommendations.

Re: Suggestions for lighter reading??

glmama — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:40:46 GMT

Borntoshop-Going to look these up now--thank you.