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Struggling to get back into reading

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eggplant Thu 26-Sept-24 08:26:22

Ever since a breakdown some years ago, my concentration seems to have gone. I can't cope with anything too fluffy but can't concentrate on anything too complicated.
Even had to give up on a Fern Britton the other day!

Can anybody suggest a middle ground at all please? Sad to say shortish chapters, character driven and dialogue are necessary.

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Janetashbolt Mon 28-Oct-24 12:07:22

Richard Osman's books are great fun but definitely light reading, takes me about two days per book.

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Fair2good Mon 28-Oct-24 14:39:58

I’d recommend reading something from the modern classics. I’ve just re read Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene again. It’s not a heavy read but an interesting book with characters that stay with you. I’m now reading The Power and the Glory by Greene for what must be the tenth time. He was such a wonderful writer.

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grannydarkhair Thu 07-Nov-24 22:13:07

eggplant Did you find a book/s to read?

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Wheniwasyourage Fri 08-Nov-24 11:48:57

What about Mary Stewart? Madam Will You Talk? is her first. Great characters and stories. She’s one of my comfort authors. Someone mentioned Cynthia Harrod-Eagles’ historical novels, which are good, I agree, and she also has a series of detective novels starting with Orchestrated Death. Not too blood-thirsty and a nice touch of humour. Hope you find something soon,*eggplant*.

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