Audio book Mother's day idea - Page 2

wolf · 05-09-2011, 04:34 PM

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.

DanaC · 05-09-2011, 04:35 PM

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

wolf · 05-09-2011, 07:07 PM

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.

skysidhe · 05-09-2011, 11:06 PM

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

skysidhe · 05-09-2011, 11:15 PM

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

She liked that.

DanaC · 05-10-2011, 05:16 AM

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.

skysidhe · 05-10-2011, 01:33 PM

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'

05-09-2011, 04:34 PM	#16
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	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. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-09-2011, 07:07 PM	#18
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	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. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-09-2011, 11:06 PM	#19
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	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

05-09-2011, 11:15 PM	#20
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	The last fiction book she ever read was The Clan of the Cave Bear. btw She liked that.

05-10-2011, 01:33 PM	#22
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	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'

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