If I liked this..what would you suggest?

[chaliepud]

Sometimes I really enjoy a book by an author, and often a not very prolific author, and wonder what else I could read that would appeal in the same way so I thought I would start a thread to that effect, I can't remember seeing another like it but mods feel free to remove if so..

 

For example a while ago Diane said how much she liked Diane Chamberlain's books so I recommended Kristin Hannah to her which she really enjoyed.. job done!

 

So I will start off by saying how much I enjoyed Ken Grimwood's 'Replay', not a book I would have ever tried if it wasn't for Steve and Janet singing it's praises.. so I'm wondering what else might appeal if I liked that book????

 

     

[rekha333]

try sandra brown or janet jovowich

[bookmonkey]

I really like Maeve Binchy.  Does anyone have any recommendations of authors like her?

[TintagliaIceFyre]

Don't know if you've heard of a lady author called M C Beaton? She writes Midsomer Murders-esque/ Rural England Murder Mystery type things. One of the series she has written is the Agatha Raisin books. An idea maybe?

[bookmonkey]

That sounds good Tint.  I like watching Midsomer murders.  

[julie]

I really like Maeve Binchy.  Does anyone have any recommendations of authors like her?

 

I'd suggest maybe Rosamunde Pilcher . Her books remind me a bit of Maeve's .

[bookmonkey]

I've read most of Rosamunde Pilcher's Julie.  I agree, her books are similar to Maeve's.

[ruben]

I really like The Truth About Dandelions - Hayley Linfield. Does anybody know a book which puts literary qualities in a crisp written 'coast':, fast read but still lots to think about on the inside.
Thanks already

[Laulu]

I have recently really got into Murakami's books. Any recommendations of similar authors?  

[woolf woolf]

I have recently really got into Murakami's books. Any recommendations of similar authors?

 

Murakami himself said he read a lot of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Franz Kafka and Raymond Chandler. I only read one book by each of the first two, but I enjoyed them very much (Crime and Punishment; Metamorphosis).

[Xagan]

Hi everyone

I'm new to the forum. I've only recently got into reading fiction, and I'm jealous of the years that I've missed out! Anyway, I've just read Dark Matter by Michelle Paver. I loved being transported to the arctic while reading it; in fact it's made me want to plan a visit to Longyearbyen in Svalbard. I also loved the eerie tone of it and the ghost story aspect.

I thought I'd love fantasy and science fiction, but every time I've tried to get into a fantasy book, I've always got bored or given up. With Dark Matter however, I found myself unable to put the book down and I think it's because of its realistic story, as well as the wonderful scenery in which the story takes place.

Based on the fact that I like Dark Matter, are there any other book suggestions that anyone has?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Xagan

[JudyM]

i really like Maggie O'Farrell. Can anyone recommend another author like her? Really good characters and a strong emotional content?

[JudyM]

For Bookmonkey,  I have also just thought of two novels by Mary Lawson which have similar themes to Maeve Binchy,- love, sacrifice and coming to terms with guilt. Both are beautifully written.

Crow Lake

The other side of the bridge.

[bookmonkey]

Thanks Judy.  I'll have a look for her.

[bobblybear]

i really like Maggie O'Farrell. Can anyone recommend another author like her? Really good characters and a strong emotional content?

 

I really like Maggie O'Farrell as well. Do you know she has a new book coming out in May?

 

As for authors like her....I'm not sure as she is so unique! Maybe Kate Morton or Diane Setterfield?

[chaliepud]

i really like Maggie O'Farrell. Can anyone recommend another author like her? Really good characters and a strong emotional content?

You could try http://www.literature-map.com/maggie+o-27farrell.html

It suggests authors like Helen Dunmore, Ingrid Hill and Lisa Genova.

[simsons]

I really like loonolgy by Charles Bronson, probaly my fav ever book,

 

Anything similar?

[Tobyminty]

I really liked thoughtless by s. C. Stephens. Any other recommendations?

[Rebecca456]

I like P.D. James, anyone know anything similar along her lines that's worth a read?

[Sakura]

I think Ann Granger and Elizabeth George have a similar style to P.D. James.

 

I'm looking for crime novels with a virtual reality theme. Going Sci-Fi is fine too. I liked Lock in by Scalzi a lot and am looking for something like that.

 

[Qoajo]

Ready Player One was very good. Not a lot of crime, but plenty of VR.

I'm looking for a sci-fi as well. I really enjoyed the Ender's Game series, and similar books. (Seeds of Earth etc)

[itsmeagain]

On 5/22/2017 at 4:09 PM, Sakura said:

I think Ann Granger and Elizabeth George have a similar style to P.D. James.

 

I'm looking for crime novels with a virtual reality theme. Going Sci-Fi is fine too. I liked Lock in by Scalzi a lot and am looking for something like that.

 

I love Elizabeth George. ❤️ 

[itsmeagain]

3 hours ago, Shruti1234 said:

Maybe you should try Jacqueline Wilson then. I am sure you will love her fictions.

 

😊 thanks 😊 

[sib]

Slightly tangentially, I love Wodehouse's work and have read some Denis Mackail, a contemporary of his. And though dissimilar in many ways, they have some common traits in their books.

[poppy]

13 hours ago, sib said:

Slightly tangentially, I love Wodehouse's work and have read some Denis Mackail, a contemporary of his. And though dissimilar in many ways, they have some common traits in their books.

 

Another huge fan of Wodehouse. Haven't read anything by Denis Mackail (will take a look) but humorous and satirical books I've also enjoyed are Three Men In a Boat by Jerome K Jerome; Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons; and  EF Benson's Mapp and Lucia books.

 

ps. Thought I recognised your name from way back and saw you last posted in 2009, so a very big welcome back! 😊

Edited January 23, 2024 by poppy