chaliepud Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 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???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekha333 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 try sandra brown or janet jovowich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I really like Maeve Binchy. Does anyone have any recommendations of authors like her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TintagliaIceFyre Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 That sounds good Tint. I like watching Midsomer murders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I've read most of Rosamunde Pilcher's Julie. I agree, her books are similar to Maeve's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laulu Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I have recently really got into Murakami's books. Any recommendations of similar authors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf woolf Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xagan Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi everyoneI'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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyM Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 i really like Maggie O'Farrell. Can anyone recommend another author like her? Really good characters and a strong emotional content? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyM Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks Judy. I'll have a look for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simsons Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I really like loonolgy by Charles Bronson, probaly my fav ever book, Anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobyminty Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I really liked thoughtless by s. C. Stephens. Any other recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca456 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I like P.D. James, anyone know anything similar along her lines that's worth a read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qoajo Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 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. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 3 hours ago, Shruti1234 said: Maybe you should try Jacqueline Wilson then. I am sure you will love her fictions. 😊 thanks 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sib Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 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 by poppy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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