Conversation 1
I noticed that this customer read Eat Pray Love "because everyone was reading it." She also read all the Oprah books. She likes to read what’s popular. She also likes hear a narrator's inner thoughts; I'd recommend Wild by Cheryl Strayed. It features a main character in an unusual setting and features a reflective and funny tone. It’s also extremely popular, another book that “everyone is reading.” I’d add that if she likes Wild, she may want to also try Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things, also very humorous and reflective.
Conversation 2
First, I’d ask if she’s already read Anne Rice. Her Vampire Series are grittier and not really written for the teen market. They’re classics but still highly readable. I’d also recommend The Passage by Justin Cronin, a fairly recent vampire book with story with more complexity and depth.
Conversation 3
The customer is asking for fast-paced nonfiction. I’m picking up on the fact that she seems to like to read about people in extreme circumstances. Two titles come to mind, fitting this description: The Lost City of Z by David Gran and Jungleland by Christopher Stewart . Also, since she liked Candice Millard, I’d suggest she also try The Republic of Destiny, another fascinating nonfiction title (which also happens to feature a U.S. President).
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