Recommendations For Books

[robert551069]

Could anyone please let me know the titles of books they have found to be interesting, cheerful and real page turners. This is for my wife, who is a retired schoolteacher. She is unable to visit a library herself as she is disabled, but friends would collect books for her. She has a Kindle e-reader.
Thank you.

[joggerjayne]

If she likes crime novels, Peter James has written a great series of books featuring a detective called Roy Grace. There are eight so far. The first was called DEAD SIMPLE.

They are all set in Brighton. If you've ever been here, you'll keep thinking Hey, I've been there!

[Elspeth]

A good introduction to fantasy is a trilogy by a new author - Elspeth Cooper. The first two books are out now with a third due in the summer. The first two are 'Songs of the Earth' and 'Trinity Rising'. I was new to fantasy and loved these books. They are beautifiully written. Give them a try. Happy reading!

[bensmum]

I like Victoria Hislop's books "The Island", "The Return" and "The Thread". They aren't necessarily cheerful but are certainly interesting. Pat Barker's "Regeneration Trilogy" is also a great read. I've been reading Patrick Gale's books lately too and Sarah Waters is another good author.

[robert551069]

Thank you, joggerjayne, for your prompt and helpful answer. Will obtain a copy of "Dead Simple" We live in Brighton...what a coincidence!

[boxtops]

what sort of books does she like? Detective, fantasy, chick-lit?

[Buenchico]

I loved this. (It seems to meet your criteria):
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[joggerjayne]

Oh, we'll there you go, robert.

Your wife will probably be able to visualise the whole story. In the first novel, four guys bury their friend in a coffin in the woods as a stag night prank. Before they can go and let him out, they all die in a road accident. But THEN ...

[joggerjayne]

"well"

[Buenchico]

J B Priestley - Brilliantly written, very funny and totally absorbing:
http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults?an=Priestley&bt.x=31&bt.y=12&sts=t&;tn=Let+The+People+Sing

[boxtops]

I'm reading Bill Bryson's Mother Tongue again at the moment http://www.billbryson.co.uk/books_mothertongue.html

Fascinating insight into the English Language and its usage throughout the world

[robert551069]

Thank you Elspeth, bensmum and Buenchico for your helpful answers

[pastafreak]

I am just finishing "Room",by Emma Donoghue...somewhat disturbing-but ultimately totally uplifting. Life through the eyes of a five year old.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[robert551069]

Thank you pastafreak for our helpful answer.

[robert551069]

Thank you pastafreak for your (not our) helpful answer.

[pastafreak]

lol ;-)

[lcg]

the time traveller's wife - excellent, gripping and emotional roller coaster. possibly the best book i have read for a few years x

[bednobs]

i am reading "the hundred year old man who climbed out of the window" at the mo it is 20p on the kindle. It's fab.

[lcg]

and any book by bill bryson (amusing take of britain and america by a usa ex-pat) or dennis lehane (gripping thrillers) x

[Rosetta]

Lee Child writes great page turners. The Stieg Larsson trilogy is excellent but do read it in order. Robert, does your local library loan ebooks, I know mine in Staffordshire does. It might be worth checking your local council's web page.

[ChillDoubt]

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-Time

The accolades and awards it received in the first paragraph in the Wiki link speak for themselves. You won't be able to put it down.