So bored of the ‘Girl on a Train’Genre! HELP!

Maggie O'Farrell? Excellent writer, her books have interesting plots, good characterisation and often very unexpected twists at the end.

I really enjoy books by Elizabeth Elgin and Rosamund Pilcher.

Our library recently acquired a recently-republished set of Mary Stewart's books, and that reminded me of how much I love them. In particular 'Madam Will You Talk', 'Nine Coaches Waiting' and 'Airs Above the Ground'. Written in the 50s and 60s, they are of that era, but then 'David Copperfield' is of its era and is still a very good read!

I'm not sure if you mean that you like mystery / detective / thrillers, but not the 'unreliable narrator' sub-genre, or if you want recommendations in general.
I do love mystery & detective stories, but dislike unreliable narrators, as they break the rule of having all the clues in front of you (although I will make an exception for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, which does in fact have all the clues!)
If I step outside that genre, I do like JoJo Moyes, but am going to make most of my recommendations from the genre I enjoy.
I second Lindsay Davies' Falco books, and the new ones about his adopted daughter Flavia Alba.
Elly Griffiths has written some great modern detective stories, and one series set in 50s Brighton.
I also love the Bruno, Chief of Police series, set in the Dordogne, written by Martin Walker.
Kate Ellis mixes modern detection with historical parallels.

I recently heard Madam Will You Talk as a radio adaptation - it was very enjoyable.

I enjoy books by Shari Lapena - very well written,often hard to put down. One of her most famous is "The Couple next door" If you like a good mystery then give her books a try.

I'm a big fan of Robert Goddards books, not quite sure how I would describe them but they are crime / thriller but gentle and lure you into the stories.

I loved 'A Dark Adapted Eye' by Ruth Rendell. I still can't decide who Jamie's mother is!

In fact, all Ruth Rendell's books, also Colin Dexter.

They've been around for a long time, but so well written.

Another old time favourite writer is Maeve Binchy. I loved 'Echoes' and 'Scarlet Feather.' They're not detective novels though, but family drama set in Ireland in the fifties and sixties.

If you want a really good read then another favourite is Arthur Hailey. I enjoyed 'Hotel,' 'Strong Medicine' and 'The Money Changers.'

They are of their day, but with good plot twists.

I too dislike thriller type books that try to tie up all the loose ends in the last chapter.
I enjoy reading American authors such as Elizabeth Strout and Anne Tyler but also British authors such as Kate Atkinson and Maggie O'Farrell.
The most enjoyable book that I read in the last year was American Dirt by Janinne Cummins it tells the story of a woman and child who try to enter America illegally.

All good choices maytime2. As you liked American Dirt, have you read Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore? Do you like Barbara Kingsolver?

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I couldn’t put down ‘The Four Winds’ or ‘The Nightingale’ by Kristin Hannah. Now I’m reading another of hers ‘The Great Alone’. All cracking reads IMO.

Totally agree with you about ‘Girl on the Train’.! Beyond tedious.

I've literally just finished reading listening to The great Alone, and really enjoyed it, so I will see if I can get hold of either of those other two titles on BorrowBox tonight

My favourite is Tess Gerritson whose books are based on her own experience as a medical examiner.

Thank you Early, I have made a note of the book Valentine and will look it up, either in the library or on Kindle. I tried reading Barbara Kingsolver, but wasn't a fan.

I hope you like Valentine, maytime2.

From Good Reads: Quite simply one of the best books I've ever read: Jeanine Cummins, author of American Dirt.

I passed on my copies of both to a friend who loved American Dirt but didn't enjoy Valentine - just goes to show.

I loved Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible and The Lacuna but felt a tad lukewarm over her last, Unsheltered.

The author I’ve most enjoyed recently is Lissa Evans - Crooked Heart, Old Baggage and V for Victory are the most recent. Settings 1920s and World War 2. Interesting characters. I also loved her children’s book Wed Wabbit which is funny and full of insight.
Looking forward to trying some of the suggestions above ?

Have read quite a lot of books by Kristin Hannah, MammaCaz inuding those you mentioned. I know she's not of the same calibre as the classic authors, but she's a lot of heart and can write a good story.
Reading 'Ruth' by Elizabeth Gaskell at present as I'd just read Cranford and loved it.