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FROM: "Pamela M Weinberg" <[removed]@chipublib.org>
REC'D: 11/27/99, 3:09 PM

I have a middle-aged woman looking for "light" reading to help her through
the grief of losing her husband. She was not a big reader before, but
would like to get into reading, now. She has read Danielle Steel but
really wants something lighter (and not having women who lose their
husbands as a large part of the plot). In other words, light romance with
humor - books to keep her from dwelling on her situation. This is not my
area of expertise and the two Lavyrl Spencer books I have read both have
middle-aged women whose husbands have just died!e

I need the collective wisdom of you readers!

TIA,
Pam Weinberg
Oriole Park Branch/CPL

xx
x~x
`

FROM: "Roberta Johnson" <[removed]@nslsilus.ORG>
REC'D: 11/27/99, 5:29 PM

On Sat, 27 Nov 1999, Pamela M Weinberg wrote:

>
> I have a middle-aged woman looking for "light" reading to help her through
> the grief of losing her husband.

We had a patron in today in a similar situation, but who was looking for
suspenseful (but not gory) mysteries, preferably in interesting
settings. She took home Dana Stabenow, among others.

But for your request, perhaps Katie Fforde? British, funny, and usually
women in their late 30s, early 40s. b She's also good with interesting
settings: canal boats, greenhouses or gardens, the construction
industry. Animal Husbandry by laura Zigman is another funny, but not
zany, novel of romance and its quandaries. I also like Amanda Quick's
historical, sexy, witty romances.

Best,

Roberta

FROM: "Judy Moorhead" <[removed]@yahoo.com>
REC'D: 11/27/99, 5:36 PM

I have recommended the author Janet Evanovich to
someone who wants to read something light. She writes
mysteries with lots of humor.
--- Pamela M Weinberg <[removed]@chipublib.org> wrote:
>
> I have a middle-aged woman looking for "light"
> reading to help her through
> the grief of losing her husband. She was not a big
> reader before, but
> would like to get into reading, now. She has read
> Danielle Steel but
> really wants something lighter (and not having women
> who lose their
> husbands as a large part of the plot). In other
> words, light romance with
> humor - books to keep her from dwelling on her
> situation. This is not my
> area of expertise and the two Lavyrl Spencer books I
> have read both have
> middle-aged women whose husbands have just died!e
>
> I need the collective wisdom of you readers!
>
> TIA,
> Pam Weinberg
> Oriole Park Branch/CPL
>
>
>
>
>
> xx
> x~x
> `
>
>

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FROM: "Mary Van Dyke" <[removed]@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
REC'D: 11/28/99, 2:08 PM

Why not recommend the Lillian Braun Cat Who mysteries--they are light and
amusing or the Michael Bond Monsieur Pamplemousse mysteries?

Mary Van Dyke
Glenview(IL) Public Library

FROM: <[removed]@aol.com>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 7:07 AM

How about suggesting Jan Karon.

FROM: "corky franzen" <[removed]@owc.net>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 8:13 AM

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FROM: "Viccy Kemp" <[removed]@ci.carrollton.tx.us>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 9:02 AM

Dorothy Cannell's first book, "The thin woman" is very light and amusing. I
heartily second the Janet Evanovich recommendation; she is just delightful.
I also like the Jan Burke books about Irene Kelly, starting with "Sweet
dreams Irene." Be advised, however, that her most recent one, "Bones," is
about a serial murderer and is not an easy read. I also like the two Rebecca
Wells' books: "Little altars everywhere" and "The divine secrets of the
Ya-Ya sisterhood." You will laugh, you will cry and be reminded about how
important friendship is.
HTH
Viccy Kemp
The opinions are my own; the library wouldn't want 'em!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pamela M Weinberg [[removed]@chipublib.org]
> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 1999 3:08 PM
> [removed]@maillist.nslsilus.org
> Subject: grief relief
>
>
> I have a middle-aged woman looking for "light" reading to help her through
> the grief of losing her husband. She was not a big reader before, but
> would like to get into reading, now. She has read Danielle Steel but
> really wants something lighter (and not having women who lose their
> husbands as a large part of the plot). In other words, light romance with
> humor - books to keep her from dwelling on her situation. This is not my
> area of expertise and the two Lavyrl Spencer books I have read both have
> middle-aged women whose husbands have just died!e
>
> I need the collective wisdom of you readers!
>
> TIA,
> Pam Weinberg
> Oriole Park Branch/CPL
>
>
>
>
>
> xx
> x~x
> `

FROM: "Nancy Huntley" <[removed]@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 10:56 AM

Try Jan Karon's Mitford series. Light, humorous, and inspirational, but not at all like Steele or Spencer.

----------
From: Pamela M Weinberg
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 1999 1:08 PM
To: [removed]@maillist.nslsilus.org
Subject: grief relief


I have a middle-aged woman looking for "light" reading to help her through
the grief of losing her husband. She was not a big reader before, but
would like to get into reading, now. She has read Danielle Steel but
really wants something lighter (and not having women who lose their
husbands as a large part of the plot). In other words, light romance with
humor - books to keep her from dwelling on her situation. This is not my
area of expertise and the two Lavyrl Spencer books I have read both have
middle-aged women whose husbands have just died!e

I need the collective wisdom of you readers!

TIA,
Pam Weinberg
Oriole Park Branch/CPL

xx
x~x
`

FROM: "Lisa Colcord" <[removed]@ci.glendale.az.us>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 1:26 PM

For funny romances, how about Susan Elizabeth Phillips?

Lisa Colcord
Glendale Public Library
Glendale, Arizona

<<< Roberta Johnson <[removed]@nslsilus.ORG> 11/27 4:12p >>>

On Sat, 27 Nov 1999, Pamela M Weinberg wrote:

>
> I have a middle-aged woman looking for "light" reading to help her through
> the grief of losing her husband.

We had a patron in today in a similar situation, but who was looking for
suspenseful (but not gory) mysteries, preferably in interesting
settings. She took home Dana Stabenow, among others.

But for your request, perhaps Katie Fforde? British, funny, and usually
women in their late 30s, early 40s. b She's also good with interesting
settings: canal boats, greenhouses or gardens, the construction
industry. Animal Husbandry by laura Zigman is another funny, but not
zany, novel of romance and its quandaries. I also like Amanda Quick's
historical, sexy, witty romances.

Best,

Roberta

FROM: "Kathleen L Shannon" <[removed]@edmail.com>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 2:49 PM

How about some authors like Billie Letts, Fannie Flagg, and Clyde Edgerton?

Kathy Shannon
Thornwood H.S.
South Holland, IL
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>
>
>
>xx
>x~x
>`
>
>


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FROM: "Waznis, Betty" <[removed]@sdcl.org>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 3:57 PM

The October 1999 edition of NoveList News has an excellent short article
called "The New Cozies" by Merle Jacob. She covers new writers whose books
have little violence, overt sex, or strong language. They are often
humorous, poke fun at themselves, have a tongue in cheek tone. Have spunky
main characters who are just plain curious and can't keep from getting
involved. There is often a love interest as an intricate part of the story.
Also, the "new cozies" employ a special topic or setting such as gardening,
antiques, archaology, etc. Maybe some of these authors would help out your
patron. Authors profiled include Susan Albert, Nancy Atherton, Simon Brett,
Margaret Chittenden, Ann Ripley, and Phyllis Richman.

FROM: "Waznis, Betty" <[removed]@sdcl.org>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 4:07 PM

The October 1999 edition of NoveList News has an excellent short article
called "The New Cozies" by Merle Jacob. She covers new writers whose books
have little violence, overt sex, or strong language. They are often
humorous, poke fun at themselves, have a tongue in cheek tone. Have spunky
main characters who are just plain curious and can't keep from getting
involved. There is often a love interest as an intricate part of the story.
Also, the "new cozies" employ a special topic or setting such as gardening,
antiques, archaology, etc. Maybe some of these authors would help out your
patron. Authors profiled include Susan Albert, Nancy Atherton, Simon Brett,
Margaret Chittenden, Ann Ripley, and Phyllis Richman.

Betty Waznis
San Diego County Library

FROM: "Madeline Guzman" <[removed]@capaccess.org>
REC'D: 11/29/99, 9:13 PM

A funny and light read is...

Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White

Madeline

Madeline T. [removed]@hotmail.com
Rockville, [removed]@capaccess.org
<A HREF="http://www.strictlyconcrete.com">http://www.strictlyconcrete.com<[removed]@erols.com

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