Reccomendation on a book to buy?

Hi guys!
On sunday night i will be going to stay the night at my parents and then coming back home on monday. Well since its a bit more of a 4 hours train trip as im going with the slow train i would like someone to reccomend me a book that is interesting and not scary.
I will buy the book while im at the big book shop in frankfurt so i have a bigger variety of english books to choose from. (isnt able to fully understand german yet to read a proper book)
Let me know

What kind of book do you usually read?

A good, long book is "The Crimson Petal and the White" by Michael Faber. The subject matter is a bit adult, concerning the life of a prostitute in 19th century London, but it's a good read.

Originally Posted by okeefecl

What kind of book do you usually read?

A good, long book is "The Crimson Petal and the White" by Michael Faber. The subject matter is a bit adult, concerning the life of a prostitute in 19th century London, but it's a good read.

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I've read that book.... I'd say the book is a LOT adult (with a bit too much detail, if you as me) but I found it a good read. Found the ending a bit abrupt, though.

I have my eye and wallet on Never Forget Me, the new novel from Kazura Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day).

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

I've read that book.... I'd say the book is a LOT adult (with a bit too much detail, if you as me) but I found it a good read. Found the ending a bit abrupt, though.

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ADULT?? interesting in what way?

A lot of adult situations... I mean, the main character is a prostitute so you can imagine what the subject matter consists of.

Feel like reading a book about cats? I would recommend The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier.

Also, The Cat Whisperer: The Secret of How to Talk to Your Cat
by Claire Bessant.

I just loved, loved "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. I read it last year, and it's now one of my favorite books! It's an immediate attention-grabber. Perfect for train reading.

I agree that "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold is excellent, another favorite.

I personally found "The Crimson Petal and the White" to be hard to get into, loooong, and dark. The "adult" portions are more cold hearted than titillating. I agree with Ari about the ending.

Enjoy your trip!

hmm, well i wil have to look at that store because i dont think they have a huge variety.
THe last book of harry potter was on every floor in huge piles!
and when the german version came out there wasnt as much fuss!
I like books that keep it interesting after a while sometimes its even better when there is an open ending and then there is the next book.

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I just loved, loved "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. I read it last year, and it's now one of my favorite books!

It's an immediate attention-grabber. Perfect for train reading.

I agree that "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold is excellent, another favorite.

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I have to 2nd and 3rd these two books... they are both good... you should definitely look into "The Lovely Bones". Or "Lucky", another book by Alice Sebold (I believe it's an autobiography).

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

I have to 2nd and 3rd these two books... they are both good... you should definitely look into "The Lovely Bones". Or "Lucky", another book by Alice Sebold (I believe it's an autobiography).

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It is, and it's excellent!

Originally Posted by clixpix

It is, and it's excellent!

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Ah I think we have the same taste in books... I think we should share notes some time!

Originally Posted by clixpix

I just loved, loved "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. I read it last year, and it's now one of my favorite books!

It's an immediate attention-grabber. Perfect for train reading.
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Thanks for this recommendation. My hand went out to get it and I ended up with Louise Erdrich instead.

I concur with Lovely Bones! Lovely book - light read.

Originally Posted by Yosemite

I concur with Lovely Bones! Lovely book - light read.

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I loved that book.
fwan, if you want something open-ended, Dean Koontz has his version of "Frankenstein", and the first part is being sold (in English) in most train stations in Germany. His books are hard to categorize - "horror and phantasy", I guess. Ditto Kathy Reich's "Monday Mourning", if you like murder mysteries.

Have you read any of "The Cat Who . .. " books yet? THey are delightful light-hearted 'murder mysteries' where the protagonist shares the solving of the mystery with his two siamese cats ' Koko and YumYum. You could pick up 1 or 2 of them in paperback. They are easy to read and can be read in one sitting, or without difficulty, picked back up to finish later. Good travel reading material.

Kathryn

I LOVE Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones!