I have just unexpectedly lost my dad, the person I was closest to, and I am totally devastated. I feel I need to start reading soon again to slowly find my way out of this horrible state I‘m in. I don‘t really know what kind of books would be good to read. Figured my go to, murder mysteries, is not the right thing. Any thoughts?
so-soThis was a decent enough crime procedural set in a fictional Irish border town involving missing girls, the Irish-American adoption racket and the aftermath of the Troubles. Bit slow to start, too many characters and a bit rushed at the end. But I'm guessing the series gets better as it goes on so I might try the second one in due course.
pickThis is the first book that I read for 2018. This series takes place in Northern Ireland. Lots of history of political issues of the north and south Ireland in the 80‘s. Characters are well-drawn and the story of the missing girls is well-plotted with lots of twists and turns that kept things interesting. Loved this book and was sure that I wanted to continue this series.
Crime fiction set in Northern Ireland. Two girls have gone missing and forensic psychologist Paula Maguire returns home to help the investigation...
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What helped me through when my mom died was reading humorous works (A WALK IN THE WOODS by Bill Bryson comes to mind. Maybe essays by Dave Barry or Laurie Notaro; I always love their articles). If you want to read mystery, maybe read some “cozy“ ones would help. 🤗 14mo