Recommend a book (true story/fact)

charlotte1994

I know it sounds awful but I read true crime books, I don't *enjoy* them, but I do find them interesting

The murder of Beck Watts was sad but a good read
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Becky-The-Heartbreaking-Story-of-Becky-Watts-by-Her-Father-Darren-Galsworthy-Audiobook/B01DPO5BO2?source_code=M2M30DFT1Bk13009051801XU&ipRedirectOverride=true&msclkid=2d3fd87dcc1f18478d538403bbf956db

carriebradshaw

Stolen Time by Sunny Jacobs

pickledonionspaceraider

Following, this is my Kinda thread

I have read mainly true books for years

I have read a few books by Kat Ward, and her writing style is great, but some may find her story a little dark (Jimmy Saville)

A far more uplifting story is the Claire Lomas one

I shall be following the thread with great interest, thank you OP for starting this!

victor2

Another vote for The Cuckoo's Egg in post #2. Anyone who likes technology and can remember the early days of the internet is likely to find they can't put it down.
Also Vulcan 607 - the story of the Vulcan bombing raid on the Falklands in 1982. Great read for anyone who enjoyed seeing a Vulcan flying at air displays in years gone by.

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victor2 wrote: »

Another vote for The Cuckoo's Egg in post #2. Anyone who likes technology and can remember the early days of the internet is likely to find they can't put it down.
Also Vulcan 607 - the story of the Vulcan bombing raid on the Falklands in 1982. Great read for anyone who enjoyed seeing a Vulcan flying at air displays in years gone by.

I have also read The Cuckoo's Egg and I agree that it is a really good book.

iammumtoone

thanks all

I am waiting for ghost boy to be delivered (sorry but I like physical book, I have a kindle but only ever use it when on holiday) which I chose at random via amazon suggestions before I started this thread.

After I have read that I will definitely be reading some of the ones suggested on here. The Secret Barrister came up on amazon recommendations I put in my wish list and will wait unit its out in paperback.

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The Magic Apple Tree by Susan Hill.

Hovel in the Hills by Elizabeth West
Kitchen in the Hills by Elizabeth West
Garden in the Hills by Elizabeth West

Family by Susan Hill which is a very emotional read and follows on from the first book covering her struggles to have a second child in her mid 40s which she does after many setbacks. I enjoyed it but it mad me cry.

Lance_De_Boils

Working_Mum wrote: »

Currently reading Stories of the Law and How It Is Broken by The Secret Barrister - it is an eye opening, riveting read!

I agree - a very good read. I reserved mine from my local library and saved a few quid.

Lance_De_Boils

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. He and his fat friend decide to hike the Appalachian trail. His writing made me laugh out loud and it felt like I was on the journey with them.

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. This doctor writes about life, old age fraility, terminal illness and what matters to us in the end.

caronc

Possibly off-track for what you are looking for but I've recently re-read and thoroughly enjoyed the James Herriott "Vet" books. Good for a light read and made me chuckle lots.


"This is going to hurt" by Adam Kay is also very good - made me laugh & cry (sometimes both at the same time!)