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05-09-2011, 04:34 PM | #16 |
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I liked this fellow. Mystery-Thriller with a bit of romance.
But before I really get into suggesting things, what does your mom like on TV? That might help guide book choices.
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05-09-2011, 04:35 PM | #17 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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Wow, talk about a plot firmly grounded in the zeitgeist. That's fascinating.
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05-09-2011, 07:07 PM | #18 |
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I've gotten each of the books in the series when they've been free promotional copies for Kindle, although I am quite willing to pay for them, they're that good.
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05-09-2011, 11:06 PM | #19 |
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Kate Atkinson seems interesting but probably too many subplots going on for her. Jodi Picoult, whom I have never read, isn't an author I would consider. ( but I appreciate the thought) I find her subject material is like what one would find watching the news. I hate the news and don't approve of my mom watching too much of it. lol
So, to answer Wolf's question. She watches the news! Maybe not so much anymore because I haven't heard any terrible headlines for a long time. She likes documentaries, the show Intervention and shows about animals, some biographies She might like a little simple mystery and something funny. The Five People you meet in Heaven sounds like something she would like. As I was searching out the titles you guys suggested, I found a few more that I think my 76 year old mom might like. Mudbound Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo Watership Down |
05-09-2011, 11:15 PM | #20 |
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The last fiction book she ever read was The Clan of the Cave Bear. btw
She liked that. |
05-10-2011, 05:16 AM | #21 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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Ooooh.
You know that whole series is available on audio now? There are about 5 books Ithink. There's also one called *thinks* Wolf Brother, I think, by a different author set around 5000 BC.
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05-10-2011, 01:33 PM | #22 |
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great dana!
Oh and I haven't had a text from her in a couple of days. I hope she is enjoying 'Snowflower and the Secret Fan' |
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