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Help me pick...

Lilysmom — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:37:42 GMT

Three books to send a 60 year old male recovering from surgery. These are what first came to mind. What do you think?

The Outsider, Stephen King

I am Pilgrim, Terry Hayes

Still Life, Louise Penny.

Interested to hear your comments. Will be ordering later today. TIA. LM

PS, do you think he would like Louise Penny? I do. A good storyteller. The male is my brother.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:19:01 GMT

I don't remember the names of the books in particular but I think he might like the books by Clive Cussler. You could go on his website or google his name and he has a lot of books which I think your friend might find enjoyable.

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Graciea — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:24:54 GMT

The Memory Man series by David Baldacci.

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lolakimono — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:29:46 GMT

@Lilysmom

Does he have a Kindle or iPad?

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Lilysmom — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:36:34 GMT

@lolakimono , he has an ipad but not the most techie. I am on one coast and he is on the other so I am going for paper books. LM

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Lilysmom — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:38:41 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 , my BIL likes Cussler. LM

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Ladylaughsalot — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:14:28 GMT

How about some books that are easy-reads:

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Now I Know: The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts

Ever Wonder Why: Here are the Answers

Sorry, I tried cutting and psting, but it didn’t work well.

These two books, and others similar, are available on Amazon, and can be directly shipped to his address as a gift. My Dad wasn’t much of a reader, but always enjoyed books like these.

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Travone — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:14:52 GMT

How about something by Jeffrey Deaver?

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:01:57 GMT

Still Life, because it's set in Canada.

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jlkz — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:53:49 GMT

@Lilysmom

To already recommended Baldacci and Deaver, I would add the Bosch detective series by Michael Connelly. I think they made a series on one of the TV channels.

Another approach if he has a hobby or special interest would be a book with color pictures, e.g., automobiles, sports, etc.

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abbalulu — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:36:50 GMT

How about something by Harlen Coban-my husband likes him a lot. Also if he happens to be a golfer my husband enjoyed the most recent biography of Tiger Woods. I like your choices too-especially the Stephen King.

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Sooner — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:51:19 GMT

@Lilysmom Anything by David McCullough. The Boys in the Boat. If he is interested in sports, things on teams he follows or their former players.

Books by Jon Krakauer--a number of topics might interest.

Look at Amazon in the category Books, then there is a row of icons and look under Biographies and Memoirs, then in particular the categories Travelers and Explorers and Sports and Outdoors. LOTS of books there I'd recommend!

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Big Joanie — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:51:43 GMT

Good choices ... a great variety .....a Harlen Coban ...a Stephen King ..

the biography of Tiger Woods ... also I did love " A Gentleman in

Moscow .....

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Big Joanie — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:52:32 GMT

What a great gift idea ....

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Lilysmom — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:35:02 GMT

@Big Joanie @Sooner @abbalulu @jlkz @Sweetbay magnolia Thank you so much for the recommendations. I picked Stephen King, Michael Connelly and a book about Tiger Williams.

I got smart and ordered from a Canadian Bookstore that is in his city and mine. That way, he can exchange if he doesn’t like.

@Sweetbay magnolia , two hearts to you for remembering I/we are Canadian! LM

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paulazaj — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:03:53 GMT

Try Iron Lake by Kreuger or anything by James Lee Burke.

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Lilysmom — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:34:19 GMT

@paulazaj , I LOVE James Lee Burke. I have read every book he wrote. I will put that on my list for next time. LM

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GenXmuse — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:15:28 GMT

Louise Penny is my pick

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Lilysmom — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:05:05 GMT

@GenXmuse , Louise Penny is one of my favorites. I wondered if a man would like it? I think so. I added Still Life. Maybe he will like it enough to read the series. Thanks for the rec! LM

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JanetsGirl — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:37:58 GMT

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann (nonfiction)

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (fiction)