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Post by pennyt on Mar 20, 2020 9:25:42 GMT
Picking up on what alison44 said on another thread about Paddington having got her through previous difficult times, I thought we could have a thread about what books/authors help to get you through stressful times. So far in the current crisis I haven't resorted to them (I thank God daily for Borrowbox audiobooks!) - but in the past my "hard times" reads have been re-reads of Jane Eyre, Jane Austen (especially P&P), or best of all for flu, P G Wodehouse who will always raise a smile at the very least!
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Post by sarita on Mar 20, 2020 9:38:41 GMT
As I said to Alison my comfort read is going to a whodunit series, not gory violent thrillers. I'm currently reading the Cooper and Fry series by Stephen Booth. Before that I read Sophie Hannah, then Elizabeth George Lynley series, Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway. As long as they are good enough to keep me interested, it works.
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Post by jen on Mar 20, 2020 9:50:10 GMT
I usually reread my favourite books, The All Souls Trilogy by Deb Harkness being one. I've got plenty to read and once I've finished my current reads I think I will try and read the children's fantasy books on my shelves and anything light hearted. I did buy the next Chocolat, The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris book on my kindle after being good for ages and two new books. So I have that which should be good. I have a lot of classics but I'm not sure how many are upbeat, I'll probably still read the odd thriller/horror since I've bought one but I'm struggling to read at the moment so I'll be focusing on easy comfort reads. I wish I had a proper go-to book. I do like Jane Eyre and have been meaning to reread it. I was tempted to join online book clues but unless it encourages me to read what's on my shelf it's not going to be a good idea. I've got afew short story books I can read too, be interested to read others favourites. I want to read PG Wodehouse but I need to be good and read what I've got.
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Post by janetandjohn on Mar 20, 2020 10:17:15 GMT
The next book is mine...... just to pick up a book and get lost in it is a wonderful habit for all of us.
I rarely re-read (although I have to say Elizabeth Goudge's Little White Horse is coming off the shelves again shortly!)
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Post by josette on Mar 20, 2020 17:51:37 GMT
Jane Austen and Agatha Christie!
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Post by natsplatt on Mar 20, 2020 21:10:52 GMT
I’m with Susan, whatever I grab, but I do like to stick to face authors at least! I have the latest Linda Gillard lined up ready when I finish my current read and very much looking forward to that, and since I suddenly find myself with far too much time on my hands I think the next Game of Thrones book will be on the agenda too! Nat
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Post by vixen1 on Mar 20, 2020 21:27:13 GMT
So recently I've been comfort reading with books I loved as a child. So The Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton, The Borrowers by Mary Norton, Redwall by Brian Jacques etc. Childhood reads work for me.
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Post by kahlan on Mar 24, 2020 15:26:46 GMT
I must be the opposite to everyone else. Whenever I am at a difficult time of my life, I tend to turn to the more horrific books, espeically true life books. I think it's the thought that no matter how bad it seems, it could be worser so my life isn't that bad after all!
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Post by alison44 on Apr 4, 2020 10:21:02 GMT
Never having tried them until recently, I'm finding audiobooks strangely calming while I'm doing jobs round the house. I've been choosing light 'contemporary fiction ' titles that I wouldn't normally read (Milly Johnson and similar).
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Post by josette on Apr 4, 2020 19:21:28 GMT
Never having tried them until recently, I'm finding audiobooks strangely calming while I'm doing jobs round the house. I've been choosing light 'contemporary fiction ' titles that I wouldn't normally read (Milly Johnson and similar). Snap! I’ve never really listened to audiobooks before, but I heard that JK Rowling had made the first Harry Potter audiobook free to listen to through Audible, so I thought, why not? And I’ve discovered that listening to a book is the perfect thing to do whilst knitting. Do you have a subscription to Audible, alison44? Or any other platform? I’m wondering whether to take the plunge with a subscription to one, but I’m not sure which is the best, what the pros and cons are, etc. I downloaded the RB Digital app which allows you to borrow audiobooks from your library and it’s absolutely rubbish...everything I’ve looked for, they don’t have....
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Post by alison44 on Apr 4, 2020 20:05:45 GMT
Never having tried them until recently, I'm finding audiobooks strangely calming while I'm doing jobs round the house. I've been choosing light 'contemporary fiction ' titles that I wouldn't normally read (Milly Johnson and similar). Snap! I’ve never really listened to audiobooks before, but I heard that JK Rowling had made the first Harry Potter audiobook free to listen to through Audible, so I thought, why not? And I’ve discovered that listening to a book is the perfect thing to do whilst knitting. Do you have a subscription to Audible, alison44 ? Or any other platform? I’m wondering whether to take the plunge with a subscription to one, but I’m not sure which is the best, what the pros and cons are, etc. I downloaded the RB Digital app which allows you to borrow audiobooks from your library and it’s absolutely rubbish...everything I’ve looked for, they don’t have.... I have an audible subscription. Can't remember how much it is, but I get one 'free' credit every month, which is equivalent to one book. Lots of the books are dramatically reduced at the moment. I'm really enjoying it.
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Post by kahlan on Apr 8, 2020 11:15:04 GMT
I think it's around £8 per month - so a lot cheaper than buying audio books. And you can buy extra credits at a reduced rate. I have found it really useful at the moment as my eyes get tired very quickly so reading is a bit of a struggle.
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Post by voguedotcom on Aug 27, 2020 17:28:18 GMT
I find some science fiction and fantasy books comforting during difficult times.- a bit of escapism! Becky Chambers' books are an absolute must - especially the first one. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a wonderfully uplifting read. I've read it several times now and it has yet to lose any of its appeal - even though I know what's going to happen!
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Post by natsplatt on Aug 27, 2020 18:12:23 GMT
I find some science fiction and fantasy books comforting during difficult times.- a bit of escapism! Becky Chambers' books are an absolute must - especially the first one. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a wonderfully uplifting read. I've read it several times now and it has yet to lose any of its appeal - even though I know what's going to happen! I read the whole Becky Chambers series in about 2 weeks last year and adored them, especially the first one! Nat
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Post by pennylane on Aug 27, 2020 19:39:25 GMT
I find some science fiction and fantasy books comforting during difficult times.- a bit of escapism! Becky Chambers' books are an absolute must - especially the first one. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a wonderfully uplifting read. I've read it several times now and it has yet to lose any of its appeal - even though I know what's going to happen! I love these books (the audio versions were great) I also read her novella To Be Taught, If Fortunate last year and absolutely loved that too
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