mskelly Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just finished the Hunger Games trilogy and before that I read the Dragon Girl books. I'm really looking for a fun, light book that is about something happy! I liked the other books, but I want something not so deep and heavy this time around. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just finished "Becoming Marie Antoinette"'by Juliet Grey and really liked it. It's the first book of what will be a trilogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 One of my recent guilty pleasure go-to series for light & quick reads has been the Sookie Stackhouse novels. I wouldn't necessarily say they're 'happy,' but they were light and fun. I otherwise read a lot of epic fantasy series, so vampires seemed a somewhat logical side trip when I wanted something quick and light. :) I have read both the Hunger Games trilogy and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy, and I understand wanting something lighter after those. I think they were both great, but the Hunger Games especially seemed to unsettle me (as a parent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 YOung Adult? Have you read the Shopaholic books? Her attitude might make you nutty (oh, the consumerism and poor decision making), but the books are really light. Bridget Jones's Diary is similar. Most of the David Sedaris books have very hysterical bits. The "Stephanie Plum" mysteries by Janet Evanovich always have funny parts. Always. Her grandmother is fantastic. The "Georgia Nicolson" series by Louise Rennison is also hysterical. It's Young Adult (there is kissing, but no teA) - the "diarist" is a 14 year old girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Matched by Allie Condie. (Don't quote me on the spelling of the author's name.) My dd and I both loved it. It is the first in a trilogy... book two is coming out next month and we are counting down the days. Let me know how you like it.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I think most Hunger Games fans would like Matched, though it's not as good, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskelly Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 LOL! No, it doesn't have to be YA. I forgot to mention, I'm probably the only person on this planet who does not like vampire books. Didn't like Harry Potter either, but don't hate me! I'm off to check out these suggestions. Hunger Games were so disturbing, why did I keep reading them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency series :iagree: The mystery is very light. The people/relationships/lives are memorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Or, light and happy - how about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Juliet by Anne Fortier was good. A bit of suspense/adventure, but nothing too heavy. For light and fun, I'd second the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency. You might want to see if you can get the Ladies No. 1 books as audio books--lots of fun to listen to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 When I want light, happy, and fun, I usually go for my copy of The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, by Patricia C. Wrede. They're sort of a YA fantasy quartet, and have been my favorite books since I was a child. They're very engaging, but definitely not super deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Or, light and happy - how about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? :iagree: That's a good one. I've also been reading this series, which is very light, but humorous and fun. Easy to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I was so disturbed after the Hunger Games, too. I decided to read The Princess Bride since I had never read the book (only watched the movie) and I really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (plus others in the series) by Alan Bradley The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers any books by A.J. Jacobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Have you read much Sherlock Holmes. I finished reading The Hound of Baskervilles a month or 2 ago. It isn't supper light, but it isn't real dark either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 This is one of my favorite books ever. Laughed out loud through this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriBerri Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just read the trilogy by Jennifer Erin Valent that starts with Fireflies in December. Very good, light books. I read all three in just a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) I loved Dragon Tattoo series. Haven't read, nor do I plan reading, The Hunger Games. These are from my favorite books list. I've only included the lighter and happier books. The less heavy ones. ABSOLUTE AND ALL-TIME FAVORITES The Geography of Bliss – non-fiction, very insightful, humorous, light, an easy read OTHER BOOKS THAT I HAVE LOVED (not in any particular order) The Five People You Meet in Heaven - if you're in the mood for a very, sweet and easy read - as are all of his books Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg and most of her books - very sweet and light - and quite funny - I would recommend this book more than any on this list Funny in Farsi - if you need a nice laugh as well as her other book Laughing without an Accent Books by Maeve Binchy – light, fluffy, but also very accurate about human interactions and relationships The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise – sweet, humor, and some sadness, very British, just lovely overall Confessions of a Prairie B*tch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated – some painful stuff, very engaging, entertaining, lots of humor – loved this book - but more enjoyable if you liked the TV series OTHER BOOKS THAT I HAVE LIKED (not in any particular order) Dave Barry’s Only Travel Guide You’ll Ever Need – funny, funny, funny Laughed out loud through this one.. This looks really good. Added to my wish list. :) Edited October 16, 2011 by Negin in Grenada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I just finished "Becoming Marie Antoinette"'by Juliet Grey and really liked it. It's the first book of what will be a trilogy. Like the look of this one. Added it to my wish list. We were recently in Versailles, so reading it will be extra nice. One of my recent guilty pleasure go-to series for light & quick reads has been the Sookie Stackhouse novels. I wouldn't necessarily say they're 'happy,' but they were light and fun. I keep wondering if I should try these. Which is the first one? Are they vampire stories? I guess I'm confused that they're light and fun and vampire at the same time. :tongue_smilie: Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency series I agree. I like these a lot. Although I need to take a break from them. After reading a few, the dialogue starts to annoy me a tiny bit. I do like them, however. Most of the David Sedaris books have very hysterical bits. The "Stephanie Plum" mysteries by Janet Evanovich always have funny parts. Always. Her grandmother is fantastic. Yes, David Sedaris is funny. I've ordered the first Stephanie Plum book. Matched by Allie Condie. (Don't quote me on the spelling of the author's name.)My dd and I both loved it. My dd is about to start this. I'm probably the only person on this planet who does not like vampire books. No, you're not. I loathed the Twilight books. :glare: Or, light and happy - how about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? Loved this. :) Forgot to put this on my favorites list. Thanks for the reminder. Juliet by Anne Fortier was good. A bit of suspense/adventure, but nothing too heavy. Another add I just added to my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I read Wodehouse when I'm looking for something light and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momsquared Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I just read The Friday Night Knitting Club and really liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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