August Genre Discussion

August is Admit You're Happy Month! Read whatever makes you happy!
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August Genre Discussion

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August is Admit You're Happy Month, so read either a book that makes you laugh (humor) or makes you happy.

What was it about? What did you like about it? What genre was it? What sets it apart from others you've read?
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Right now I am reading a book by a Spanish author, "Death on a Galician Shore" by Domingo Villar, the second book in a series featuring Inspector Leo Caldas. I have read the first book and enjoyed it, so moved to this one. Inspector Leo Caldas and his sidekick, Rafa Esteveznd, investigate the murder of a fisherman. The plot may sound simple, but it is anything but. The unique setting adds to the plot. I enjoy the prose, the mystery, the setting, and the touches of humor. The characters are finely drawn and the translation from the Spanish is very good.
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I'm currently reading Anne of Avonlea. I know its a kids book, but there's such beautiful imagery, and Anne is always good for a few smiles.
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One of my favourite authors is Diana Wynne Jones who wrote "magic" books for children long before Harry Potter. Her books, mostly for young adults, were always quirky and different, the kind I only wish I could write. She was imagination personified. I was heartbroken when she died not long ago. Then, browsing through Amazon, I discovered one last one - The Islands of Chaldea - and dived in. I laughed and rejoiced and savoured anew yet another magic world and set of oddball characters. I discovered it was completed by her sister after her death. It was not as good as some, but it still made me happy. Who could resist an aunt under a donkey spell and the ugliest cat in the world?
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I am looking for a new book.. in the comedy genre. But I just can't find one. If anyone could suggest me with something good?
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Have you tried Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens? It's oddball and very funny.
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ReviewerDiksha wrote:I am looking for a new book.. in the comedy genre. But I just can't find one. If anyone could suggest me with something good?

Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Free Throws is hilarious. Here's the link for it on amazon
amazon.com/dp/B00KYIVBU6/ref=dp-kindle- ... amp;btkr=1 Super easy read, but I laughed out loud on more than one occasion.
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The "Mapp and Lucia" books by E.F. Benson are always good for a laugh - he's very wry and observant. And I really enjoyed Stephen Benatar's "Wish Her Safe at Home", with its wicked and hysterical presentation of an aging spinster.
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For me, unless the book is about a very serious subject, all books make me happy. Reading makes me happy in general.
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I recently read FanGirl by Rainbow Rowell. It was definitely a book that made me happy. It is classified as young adult, and is a coming of age type tale. There is romance, social anxiety, emotional struggle, geekiness...but it is very worth reading. I can honestly say it was one of the "happier" books I read this year, which just left me with a smile on my face after I was done.
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Unrelated to the genre of the month I've been reading Katie MacAlister books. Life's been hitting a bit hard lately and her heroines have a certain sort of spunk that make me dive right in. It doesnt hurt that Katie MacAlister writes very easy (for me) to read paranormal romances so I can compare my life to things like accidentally summoning a couple of ghosts or becoming a demon lord.
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Gnome wrote: 01 Sep 2017, 05:22 Unrelated to the genre of the month I've been reading Katie MacAlister books. Life's been hitting a bit hard lately and her heroines have a certain sort of spunk that make me dive right in. It doesnt hurt that Katie MacAlister writes very easy (for me) to read paranormal romances so I can compare my life to things like accidentally summoning a couple of ghosts or becoming a demon lord.
I agree with you, I loved reading Katie MacAlister's romance novels as all her heroines are strong female characters who do not hesitate to take what they want, which is a far cry from the passive damsel in distress!
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