I liked this fellow. Mystery-Thriller with a bit of romance.

But before I really get into suggesting things, what does your mom like on TV? That might help guide book choices.

Wow, talk about a plot firmly grounded in the zeitgeist. That's fascinating.

I've gotten each of the books in the series when they've been free promotional copies for Kindle, although I am quite willing to pay for them, they're that good.

Kate Atkinson seems interesting but probably too many subplots going on for her. Jodi Picoult, whom I have never read, isn't an author I would consider. ( but I appreciate the thought) I find her subject material is like what one would find watching the news. I hate the news and don't approve of my mom watching too much of it. lol

So, to answer Wolf's question. She watches the news! Maybe not so much anymore because I haven't heard any terrible headlines for a long time.

She likes documentaries, the show Intervention and shows about animals, some biographies
She might like a little simple mystery and something funny. The Five People you meet in Heaven sounds like something she would like.

As I was searching out the titles you guys suggested, I found a few more that I think my 76 year old mom might like.

Mudbound

Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo

Watership Down

The last fiction book she ever read was The Clan of the Cave Bear. btw

She liked that.

Ooooh.

You know that whole series is available on audio now? There are about 5 books Ithink.

There's also one called *thinks* Wolf Brother, I think, by a different author set around 5000 BC.

great dana!

Oh and I haven't had a text from her in a couple of days. I hope she is enjoying 'Snowflower and the Secret Fan'