K1nS Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ok everyone, I like to read chick flick books... I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for me? Some of my fav authors are Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber, Sheila O'flanagan Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hey . I would recommend Dorothy Koomson, Adele Parks and Ceceilia Ahern if you haven't already come across those? I have all of their books and I found them all very easy, enjoyable reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'd recommend Melissa Hill who writes chick lit with a little bit more substance and is the queen of twists and turns. Oh and another good one would be Sarah Webb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwenn Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Personally I like Barbara Delinsky Jude Deveraux & Debra Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivyleaf Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What on earth is a chick flick book ??? !!!! Never heard that expression before honest !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwenn Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What on earth is a chick flick book ??? !!!! Never heard that expression before honest !!! I took it to mean Chick Lit, from the list of authors K1nS listed. I've never heard of it as chick flick, but chick lit (just in case you've never heard that term) is a genre of books directed solely at women. The Harlequin Romance novel, but with perhaps a little more substance. Not sure if Mills & Boon/Harlequin romances fall into this genre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1nS Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks everyone, I will check out some of these books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivyleaf Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 pmsl - oh I'm so sorry I read it wrong - chick LIT not flick. I think I'd better give up whilst I'm ahead - take 2 panadol and go back to bed - I'm not doing very well here this morning !!! Would Barbara Cartland's books come under that genre ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Nope, you didn't read it wrong, it does say Chick Flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I thought Chick Flick was a flim that women like... Romantic Comedies, that sort of thing. FOur Weddings & a Funneral. That sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I thought Chick Flick was a flim that women like... Romantic Comedies, that sort of thing. FOur Weddings & a Funneral. That sort of thing. That is what chick flick means. Chick Lit is the book equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 That is what chick flick means. Chick Lit is the book equivalent. Yes, I thought Ivyleaf was asking what a chick flick was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1nS Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Dont bother anyone... Im thinking maybe this is too hard for people bye all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivyleaf Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Dont bother anyone... Im thinking maybe this is too hard for people bye all Sorry if this was my fault - I truly didn't know honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1nS Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Have you read all Jill Mansell books? I read some of hers and they fab but i love Chris Manby books. Deep heart, Matchbreaker are two superb reads. Yeah I LOVE Jill Mansell, she is such a good author Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I read 'An offer you can't refuse' by Jill Mansell. It was ok, very easy to read but too predictable. But then most chick lit books are I suppose. Well, have you read any by Melissa Hill? Hers are less predictable. I've read two by her and really enjoyed them, lots of twists and turns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rach.at.the.disco Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Have you read any Sophie Kinsella - she's quite a light, fun read. Or Dorothy Koomson - although the couple of books I've read of hers are quite sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Or Dorothy Koomson - although the couple of books I've read of hers are quite sad. I love Dorothy Koomson. True, they are quite sad but they had me hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1nS Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have read a few by Sophie Kinsella, she is quite good I have just bought a new book by her actually 'Remember me?' which I haven't started yet. As for Dorothy Koomson I have never read any of her books, I will have to look out for any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Lots of women love Janet Evanovich? ( sp ) and Jennifer Cruise is supposed to be fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Dont bother anyone... Im thinking maybe this is too hard for people bye all This does seem a rather strange comment - you did get a few recommendations, and it was simply a little tangent discussion that happened. Going back to recommendations, you'll probably find plenty of ideas if you take a look at the threads in this section.. there should be some discussions, and some reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 my favourite chick lit writer is marian keyes her books are just magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Child.of.God.1989 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well, K1ns, I just finished Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot. The main character is just so out-spoken and lovable, but not in a cutesy way, praise the Lord. I really appreciate Ms. Cabot's extra touches in her book, writing a convincing college thesis on "The History of Fashion" in between every chapter. If only one had her sources of pundit quotations at the beginning of every chapter, too. A few parts of ending were a tad predictable, but in the good way, where you're hoping the main characters will be brave enough to carry out a certain climactic solution. Is there a sequel to this book? Where she and Jean Luc are in New York City? Ugh, I can't believe I finished this book with some explicit content... she's the first and hopefully the only secular contemporary romance author I'll read from. You know it was good since I'm not saying the only book. Hee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1nS Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well, K1ns, I just finished Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot. The main character is just so out-spoken and lovable, but not in a cutesy way, praise the Lord. I really appreciate Ms. Cabot's extra touches in her book, writing a convincing college thesis on "The History of Fashion" in between every chapter. If only one had her sources of pundit quotations at the beginning of every chapter, too. A few parts of ending were a tad predictable, but in the good way, where you're hoping the main characters will be brave enough to carry out a certain climactic solution. Is there a sequel to this book? Where she and Jean Luc are in New York City? Ugh, I can't believe I finished this book with some explicit content... she's the first and hopefully the only secular contemporary romance author I'll read from. You know it was good since I'm not saying the only book. Hee! Thanks for this, I am a fan of Meg Cabot although I haven't read any of her books for a while now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 If you're looking for classic chick lit (i.e. romantic comedy for single girls), then I would recommend the first two Alexandra Potter books, What's New, Pussycat? and my favourite, Going La La. I've also enjoyed the first two Lauren Weisberger novels, The Devil Wears Prada and Everyone Worth Knowing and the last one Chasing Harry Winston is on my shelf waiting to be read! For (slightly) older readers, entertaining but more realistic comedy books for thirty- and forty-somethings who've moved past the young love storylines, try Annie Sanders, whose books are more about women who've got children and/or married and/or careers, who are trying to balance it all in modern life. It's actually two women who write under a single name, but I've enjoyed all their books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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