I’ve been thinking about the books I’ve read lately and I’ve identified a pattern: almost all of them (listed below) are some combination of dark, introspective, and disturbing.
The thing I found interesting is that this trend is present across genres. The prevailing ‘mood’ is similar.
I’m going to try to shake things up moving forward so… suggestions for some lighthearted books?
This is really not my forte – I need help!
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Gone Girl
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When Breath Becomes Air
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The Silent Patient (regret reading this)
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The Secret History
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And Then There Were None
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Never Let Me Go
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Sharp Objects
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Rebecca
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Madonna in a Fur Coat
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Piranesi
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The Magus
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Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
by FearlessCat7
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I just finished Eddie Winston is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin, and it was delightful.
Other heartwarming reads include
Remarkably Bright Creatures, The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Guncle
Overall humorous tone, but serious themes (may be good for your transition?):
The Guncle
Nothing to See Here
Road to Tender Hearts
Lulu Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books
The Island Villa by Sarah Morgan was such a beautiful read. The synopsis says “steamy read.” It’s not. It was like one sentence and it was close door.
Anyway, the actual plot was pretty good. The book follows these two sisters who are the antithesis of each other and it was interesting seeing how their relationship with their mom and their love lives play out so differently.
I love Kevin Wilson’s books for something easy to read but with depth. They are quirky and different which I like. Nothing to See Here is my favourite.
In a similar vein, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night is also quirky and uplifting.
If you like Jane Austen, try The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth Brower. Absolutely wonderful ❤️
If you like detective fiction, try Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Ben Stevenson. Lots of humour and a fun premise.
My Friends by Fredrik Backman