sarah1979 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Out of interest really, who do you prefer out of: Mariam Keyes Carole Matthews Chris Manby Sophie Kinsella Cecelia Ahern Or anyone else not mentioned! Im new to most of them really but do like Chris Manby at the moment! Quote
Charm Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Well out of them all, I've only read books by Cecelia Ahern so I'd have to say her. Quote
Heather Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 These are a few of my favourite authors Jeffery Deaver Mo Hayder Tess Grerritsen Stephen King Peter James Patricia Cornwell Lee Child J.K.Rowling Quote
K1nS Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 I quite like Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber Quote
chesilbeach Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Just looking at "Women's Fiction / Chick Lit" authors, I would have to say that Annie Sanders is my favourite. I've loved every one of their books, all very satisfying and funny. Most of my other favourite authors can be hit and miss, in that I've loved some of their books, but not all of them. This would include: Alexandra Potter (first two books were fantastic) Jane Green (loved probably three quarters of her books, but some weren't great) Sophie Kinsella (liked the standalone books more than the Shopaholic series) Jennifer Weiner (loved first two books, but others didn't engage me) Quote
KW Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I can't have one fav author - there are too many to share that stage. Quote
bethany725 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Out of interest really, who do you prefer out of:Mariam Keyes Carole Matthews Chris Manby Sophie Kinsella Cecelia Ahern Or anyone else not mentioned! Im new to most of them really but do like Chris Manby at the moment! Marian Keyes (favorite of hers is "Rachel's Holiday" although I've truly loved each of her books) and Sophie Kinsella are probably my 2 favorites out of the ones mentioned.. I do like some of Ahern's books though (loved "PS I Love You".. not crazy about "If You Could See Me Now") , and some of Carole Matthews were good as well (liked "Lets Meet on Platform 8".. not as wild about "With or Without You"). I have honestly never heard of this Chris Manby, which may mean the author isn't distributed much in the US?? I also like Jane Green and LOVE Jane Heller -- I don't think there's a book by Jane Heller that I didn't love! Also love Mary Kay Andrews Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I like Sophie Kinsella and Cecelia Ahern from that list I also really like Stephen King and Roald Dahl. Quote
Angel Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I love Cathy Kelly. Her writing is so contempory and up to date. Also like Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell and Sophie Kinsella Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Out of your list I'd have to say Cecelia Ahern. Other chick lit wise, I also like Adele Parks, Melissa Hill and Dorothy Koomson. Quote
Colin Jacobs Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Shirley Conran and Rosamund Pilcher:readingtwo: Quote
France Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Frankly I don't like any of them very much. Of the "softer" type of chick lit I suppose Jill Mansell is my favourite but I tend to go for writers who write romances but with a bit more bite to them like Jennifer Crusie. Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Since I've joined this forum, I've seemed to go off chick lit. It's a good thing though. I've got a more open mind now and buy books that I would never have even considered before. Like, I'm reading one (chick lit) at the moment and I can't wait for it to end so I can read something with a bit more depth! I read one by Jill Mansell and wasn't that impressed. It was a bit too predictable. Having said that, chick lit is perfect when you need a light read. Or if you're going on holiday! Quote
princessponti Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Would you class Mike Gayle as chicklit? His are the only ones I read that I would put in the genre... I like his writing Quote
Ceinwenn Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 princessponti, his books are great, aren't they? I've read most of them & sailed through them, laughing most of the way. Quote
princessponti Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 definately, I always enjoy reading his books - have 'wish you were here' on my desk here waiting to be read... sometime soon! Quote
Lucybird Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I used to read a lot of Jenny Colgan, although I haven't read much of her more recent stuff. I remember her style changed and I didn't like it so much. I don't read so much chick lit. these days although I have a tendancy to go back to my copy of P.S I love you (I'm not so sure about the others I've read my Celia Ahern, it seems shes trying a bit too hard to make her books different, I still quite enjoy them but not enough to actually buy them). Unless Penny Vincenzi counts as chick lit? I've discovered her fairly recently. Quote
scottishbookworm Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 my favourite chic-lit writers are marian keyes Jackie Collins carole matthews cecelia ahern Quote
chrysalis_stage Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I got Mariam Keyes - the other side of the story free with some books i ordered from a group a few years ago and gave it ago and found it quite funny but didnt have the urge to finish it, i shall give it another go sometime, didnt think it wasnt good just felt i had better books to read at the time, i tired to read another one ages ago with a yellow cover which had a red condom on the side and cover i think... not sure of the author, not into chick lit as of yet, what is chick lit exactly if a man can write it and it can still be classed chick lit, how deep can the topic go for it not to be chicklit....?? Quote
BookBee8 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Other chick lit wise, I also like Adele Parks Oooh, I'm so happy! If I have to read chick lit, then Adele Parks would be one of the authors I'd turn to. I've read all her books. She's coming to my Uni in March to give a talk and probably sign some books! How great is that? Quote
rmontoro Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 hello everybody, this is my first post but I am already looking forward to visiting this page regularly to see what chick lit books other people are reading, liking, discussing, hating, etc. Of the names you mention, Sophie Kinsella and Marian Keyes sort of stand out. However, what is everybody-s opinion on how these authors differ from one another ... Would be great to see what you all think. Ta, rmontoro Quote
Raven Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I also really like Stephen King and Roald Dahl. Stephen King has written chick-lit?! (I hope you're not counting Misery, that would be a sad indictment on modern romance!). Would you class Mike Gayle as chicklit? Having read them all, I can categorically say that Mike Gayle writes Male Confessionals. Absolutely no question about it. I'm sure . . . Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Stephen King has written chick-lit?! (I hope you're not counting Misery, that would be a sad indictment on modern romance!). I can't believe I put that I must have been having an off day. Mike Gayle is another favourite of mine and I would definately class his books as chick-lit. Quote
bookworm44 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 I prefer Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin. If you love chick-lit I highly recommend Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed and Something Blue. I passed both books on to my friends and they all loved it! Quote
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