In Need of Some Fluff--Suggestions Please

[Lyd]

Recently, I've been reading a bunch of books that "make you think." I have really enjoyed them, but I need something a little less cerebral for a change. So, I'm asking for suggestions.

I want a relatively short book (300 pages or less); no romances or chick lit; a good engaging story; must be well written, but not so well written that I have to put on my English major hat and think about the writing. Just something fun that I can get through pretty quickly.

I don't want to use my brain too much, but I don't want to lose brains cells either. Lol.

And . . . GO!

[Misty Cato]

Have you read The Storied Life of A.J. Fickry (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry)? Although, I'm not sure it rises to the level of fluff, it is excellent and your brain doesn't have to work too hard.

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1404582137l/18293427.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry)

[Misty Cato]

I tend to grab Grisham when I need to get absorbed into a story and just have all my thoughts handed to me. :) ETA: Nevermind, these are always more than 300 pages.

If you like mysteries; Still Life (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/338691.Still_Life) by Louise Penny is the first in a good series.

[Misty Cato]

Oh also, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13538552-memoirs-of-an-imaginary-friend) is good. It will make you think a little, but you don't have to work for it and it's an easy read.

I'll stop now.

[Lyd]

Haha. Thanks, Misty. I think Grisham is a pretty good suggestion. Even if they are a little longer, I think they go pretty quickly when you're engrossed in the story.

Feel free to keep going. :D

[Traci Reed]

This is a great series, book 3 is coming out this summer:

http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1405618531l/20727654.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Magician/dp/1477823832/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427822963&sr=8-1&keywords=the+paper+magician)

[Lyd]

Ahhhh. I've heard of that one, Traci. Will look into it.

[jacinda]

I really enjoyed The Ultimate Gift. You can read it in a day, but it's awesome. Uplifting too. There are 2 more books in the series. Ultimate Journey and Ultimate Life.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51sve-ODsNL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-v3-big,TopRight,0,-55_SX278_SY278_PIkin4,BottomRight,1,22_AA300_SH20_ OU01_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Gift-Novel-ebook/dp/B005MT8TWK/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427828935&sr=1-17&keywords=the+gift)

[lingovise]

not exactly fluff... but truly wonderful story telling

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384189628l/18351542.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18351542-anne-of-green-gables)

[Lyd]

That cover is gorgeous, Loni!!

[Robin Carlton]

Dont think they're under 300 pages, but I just finished The Name of the Wind and A Wise Man's fear and if you like fantasy and just great storytelling, they were wonderful! Nikki has mentioned them in her what are you reading threads recent too!

[DawnMarch]

Grasshopper Jungle by Adam Smith. Totally delightfully weird and fun.

[Valgal]

Before I even scrolled down I was going to suggest thing, lol! It was wonderful :)

Have you read The Storied Life of A.J. Fickry (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry)? Although, I'm not sure it rises to the level of fluff, it is excellent and your brain doesn't have to work too hard.

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1404582137l/18293427.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry)

[Traci Reed]

I'm the only one who feels like A.J. Fikry wasn't fluff?

[YepBrook]

I'm the only one who feels like A.J. Fikry wasn't fluff?

I'm reading it now and it's definitely not in the fluff category for me.

I consider Janet Evanovich a good author of light, fluffy books.

[Misty Cato]

I know I'm in the minority but Janet Evanovich books drive me nuts. For me, they fall into the losing brain cells category.

AJ Fickry isn't fluff, but it's a pretty easy read, a great story and not overly cerebral so I thought it worthy of mention.

[LoriJ]

Loved AJ Fikry too, and I agree with Misty, it wasn't fluff but it wasn't hard on the brain either, I call them palate cleansers after you have read a lot of really heavy stories. It was one of my favs!

[Misty Cato]

I know I'm in the minority but Janet Evanovich books drive me nuts. For me, they fall into the losing brain cells category.


Goodness, read that back and it sounds like I'm saying anyone who likes them is juvenile, not what I meant. Sorry if I offended anyone.

[Valgal]

I'm the only one who feels like A.J. Fikry wasn't fluff?

I think my definition of 'fluff' might be different that some other people's. I guess I don't really like 'fluff' books so this was an easier read for me. Like, I don't do Nicholas Sparks or the Twilight books or anything. I tend to read more intense fiction and non-fiction and Fikry was fun and warmed my soul :) I didn't take me a week to finish it and I didn't have to stop and dry my eyes while readingt :D

[Valgal]

Loved AJ Fikry too, and I agree with Misty, it wasn't fluff but it wasn't hard on the brain either, I call them palate cleansers after you have read a lot of really heavy stories. It was one of my favs!

Perfect description! I guess 'fluff' really isn't a good description. I thought it was brilliant and the characters were amazing. This is the review I left at Goodreads. (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry)

[YepBrook]

Goodness, read that back and it sounds like I'm saying anyone who likes them is juvenile, not what I meant. Sorry if I offended anyone.

Don't worry, I'm not offended. I actually don't read Janet Evanovich. She's just the author that popped into my head. :)

[Lyd]

I think my idea of fluff lines up with what you gals are saying. I don't want it to be mindless, just not something that I really have to concentrate on to understand. No Dickens (who I absolutely love), and no Tolstoy. Lol.

[nikkiARNGwife]

Do you like Neil Gaiman? The Ocean at the end of the lane is really good..and The Graveyard Book. They are both under 300 pages. The Graveyard book is YA but sooo good.

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1377580912l/5499874.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5499874-the-graveyard-book)

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1351914778l/15783514.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15783514-the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane?ac=1)

[nikkiARNGwife]

And this book is total and complete fluff but I adored it. Think a dumbed down Jane Austen..but just what I needed at the time...

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1371398291l/12820360.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12820360-edenbrooke)

[nikkiARNGwife]

not exactly fluff... but truly wonderful story telling

https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384189628l/18351542.jpg (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18351542-anne-of-green-gables)

I won this edition in a giveaway last year and then went and bought the rest b/c the covers are so gorgeous! Yes I'm that person that has multiple copies of books b/c of the covers lol

[eranslow]

Nikki - can you link me to the Anne books? I already have the series but would do be willing to get that edition with the beautiful cover!


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[nikkiARNGwife]

Here's the link to the page at Sourcebooks (publisher) I ordered mine from Amazon but I think they're roughly the same price at either place.

http://books.sourcebooks.com/lm-montgomery/

http://d9hhrg4mnvzow.cloudfront.net/books.sourcebooks.com/lm-montgomery/1s1q8hc-anne-books_0ju04y0ju04y000000.png

[eranslow]

Thanks Nikki!! :)


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[Misty Cato]

This thread is quickly growing my toead list.

[Lyd]

I'm always hesitant to ask for recommendations because I end up with too many ideas. Lol. I know I can always count on you gals to tack a few things onto my TBR list. :D

[LoriJ]

All of you Anne Of Green Gables lovin' peeps need to come visit me, I will show you around Anneland!

[Lyd]

All of you Anne Of Green Gables lovin' peeps need to come visit me, I will show you around Anneland!


I think Prince Edward Island should be the location for our next retreat!!

[Kjersti]

I've added all of these books to my wish list!!
Thanks Lydia for this awesome post :wub:

[Lyd]

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions! I just finished reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane. It was the first book that I've read by Neil Gaiman and I really enjoyed it . . . just what the doctor ordered.

I'm on to Paper Magician next because I already had it in my Kindle stash.

I also put a bunch of these other books on my TBR list, and have holds on a few others at the library.

Thanks again for all the suggestions!

[Valgal]

I'm just bookmarking this entire thread, lol!