House in the cerulean sea was a light read and not hard to follow, plus well written.

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Anonymous wrote:I hear you OP - - loud and clear!

I hate this new format of storytelling so darn much!!
It is being overused so much in books these days!

I think the first novel I ever read using this style was Gone Girl?

I agree. It was clever, at first. I’m over it.

Like The Names. Popular but confusing!

Faulkner started that style so it's been around for a while people. It's not new, just overused.

Anonymous wrote:Danielle Steele, Laura Lippmann. If you like Stephen King, his books of short stories are easy to read.

Was just going to say Laura Lippman. I also find the fact that most of her novels take place in and around Baltimore really grounding and familiar, which makes them easier, faster reads.

Louise Penny writes classic "cozy mysteries" that are very satisfying.

And many of Tana French's "Dublin murder squad" novels are compelling, quick reads. I remember reading them all when I was pregnant and just speeding through them, and being so happy to have another to reach for when I was done.

Lisa Jewell

The Finlay Donovan series are quick and light reads. They’re pretty silly but I appreciate them between the often recommended books that can leave me emotionally drained.

I recently discovered Elin Hilderbrand. I didn’t expect to like her books but I have loved all of them so far. They are easy reads.

Years ago I read the Class Mom series. Those were a riot and super quick. I wish she’d keep writing.

I have Lily King on my mind because she has a new book coming out. Loved her 2020 "Writers and Lovers," which is a straightforward but beautifully told narrative.

J.D. Robb

Danielle Steele, Laura Lippmann. If you like Stephen King, his books of short stories are easy to read.

Anonymous wrote:I hear you OP - - loud and clear!

I hate this new format of storytelling so darn much!!
It is being overused so much in books these days!

I think the first novel I ever read using this style was Gone Girl?

I agree. It was clever, at first. I’m over it.

I hear you OP - - loud and clear!

I hate this new format of storytelling so darn much!!
It is being overused so much in books these days!

I think the first novel I ever read using this style was Gone Girl?

Helen Simonson.

Shari lapena

Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, or Elin Hilderbrand

I'm exhausted by books that go back and forth with dates and people. One chapter is "Betty" the next "Veronica." Then it's Sept. 1989, next chapter May 1984. I can't with books like this anymore, there has been too many of them in the last 15 years. Tired of complicated and confusing plots that require an index card to keep notes. So I'd like to start a list of Authors and books that are easy reads. Two authors that quickly come to mind are Freida Mcfadden and Janet Evanovich. Anyone have any authors or books that are easy, quick reads?