Five Easy Read Book Recommendations

I’ve been reading in the night during feeding. This means I’ve needed something easy, but also something that holds my attention. Easy reads don’t have to mean trashy or simple. Some of these have quite deep themes if you have the energy to think about them!

You might like an easy read if you’re reading at home or on holiday and also need to keep an eye on the kids. Or maybe, you just want to get back in to reading and don’t fancy starting on anything that vaguely represents War and Peace.

Here are five easy read recommendations I’ve loved.

1. How to Stop Time – Matt Haig

I’m a fan of Matt Haig. His books are funny and cleaver. How to Stop Time has a blend of modern day and history. A funny central character and an easy to follow plot – even when it moves around centuries.

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2. Fault in our Stars – John Greene

John Greene is a young adult writer. His books are quick to read, well written, and excellent stories. This one will make you laugh and cry.

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3. Songbirds – Christy Lefteri

Some of this book was tricky to read because of the subject matter. But it opened my eyes to something I had no idea about. And, it was certainly a page turner. Likeable characters, interesting setting, and engaging story.

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4. My Mess is a Bit of a Life

Made me laugh out loud, also made me feel like crying at points. An emotional whirlwind. It’s sort of diary like format, so you can easily read just a few chapters.

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5. Notes on a Nervous Planet – Matt Haig (Again!)

Notes on a Nervous Planet is just excellent. I’ve read it twice. Each time I’ve taken something different from it. I love the short chapters, the poetic chapters, and the way it makes you think! This is a must read. It will also make you want to break up with technology…

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Other quick/easy reads I’ve enjoyed recently:

• You are here – David Nichols
• Everything I know about Love – Dolly Alderton
• The hand that first held mine – Maggie O’Farrell
• Us – David Nichols
• Frank and Red

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