I thought it would be fun to try this with my parents as well.
My Mom
Books I have loved:
1. The Immigrants by Howard Fast
2. A Nurse's Story by Tilda Shalof
3. For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston
A Book I Didn't Like:
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Currently Reading:
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
My mom likes happy endings. She wants a "feel good" story that isn't going to break her heart to pieces. She also likes books that tell someone's story, especially strong women. My mom prefers novels that are set within the last century. She likes historical fiction, but not too far back.
For my mom, I recommend:
1. Garden Spells, Sarah Addison Allen
2. Love and Ruin, Paula McLain
3. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid
Bonus suggestions: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton and Where I Belong by Alan Doyle
My Dad
My three favorite books:
1) Aztec by Gary Jennings
2) The Memory Illusion by Dr. Julia Shaw. It sheds a whole new light on how well we think our memories are.
3) Foundation trilogy by Issac Assimov
A Book I Disliked:
Camino Island by John Grisham. This started out as a page turner but after the first chapter, it turned into something completely different with a very lame ending. Definitely a waste of time and money.
Currently Reading:
I'm halfway through the first book of Sapiens. I'm enjoying it but it is not something you can spend more than 1 hr at a time on it.
My dad reads both fiction and non-fiction. He likes books that offer glimpses into different cultures and eras, and he likes learning what makes people tick. He loves a compelling story and doesn't want to be bored.
For my dad, I recommend:
1. Blink, Malcolm Gladwell
2. Station Eleven by Emily St. Jean Mandel
3. Indian Horse, Richard Wagamese
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