Do you like Colleen Hoover’s books?

[Anonymous]

I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

[Anonymous]

I read a fair bit of popular fiction so I figured I'd like her, but I'm not a fan.

I read Verity a while back and it was fine, but not in line with all the praise it received.

Then I read another - November 9? - and that turned me off of her for good. The people in her "romantic" relationships do seriously manipulative and harmful things, but then it's supposed to be a happily ever after? It just really left a bad taste in my mouth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

Aholes like you are one of the reasons why I love Kindles

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

I have a master’s degree and primarily read historical fiction. I’ve read one of her books and loved it. Will read another.

But carry on with your misogyny.

[Anonymous]

I tried and hated the two I attempted. The rape and abuse themes she sells in romance books are disturbing. I hate that GenZ has blown her up on BookTok.

[Anonymous]

She captures the young 20-something voice well. She's extra popular now due to TikTok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

I have a master’s degree and primarily read historical fiction. I’ve read one of her books and loved it. Will read another.

But carry on with your misogyny.

PP isn’t wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

I have a master’s degree and primarily read historical fiction. I’ve read one of her books and loved it. Will read another.

But carry on with your misogyny.

Lol let me just say that I joined Peleton's Moms Book Club on Facebook and it may as well be renamed Colleen Hoover Fan Club. And that crowd is very basic. I took my first trip to an all inclusive resort and saw one person reading while standing in the middle of a swim-up bar. She was reading Verity. I laughed (to myself) because I could 100% see someone posting a picture of themselves reading in the swim up bar and of course it would have to be a Colleen Hoover book. That reading taste is very different than mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

I have a master’s degree and primarily read historical fiction. I’ve read one of her books and loved it. Will read another.

But carry on with your misogyny.

Lol let me just say that I joined Peleton's Moms Book Club on Facebook and it may as well be renamed Colleen Hoover Fan Club. And that crowd is very basic. I took my first trip to an all inclusive resort and saw one person reading while standing in the middle of a swim-up bar. She was reading Verity. I laughed (to myself) because I could 100% see someone posting a picture of themselves reading in the swim up bar and of course it would have to be a Colleen Hoover book. That reading taste is very different than mine.

The insufferable never fail to double down. I'm sure you're dying to tell us what highbrow literature you've read lately, although if you haven't read Colleen Hoover it's really just conjecture.

[Anonymous]

It's not really my thing. I haven't read the books people highlight as being more problematic, though, I just read This is How it Ends.

If you like it though, that's fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

Your superiority complex about people's reading material is totally pathetic

[Anonymous]

Completely unreadable to me. The writing makes me cringe.

[Anonymous]

Why are people getting so mad when posters say it’s low brow. It IS low brow. Just own it for godsakes instead of denying it. It’s that’s your jam, fine. But also understand that the books are lower lexile and they aren’t going to satisfy other book worms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I associate her books with low education and women who only read chick lit.

I have a masters. I generally do not enjoy chic-lit. Love Colleen Hoover books!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are people getting so mad when posters say it’s low brow. It IS low brow. Just own it for godsakes instead of denying it. It’s that’s your jam, fine. But also understand that the books are lower lexile and they aren’t going to satisfy other book worms.

1. "Low brow" is a derogatory term. It would be more appropriate to call it "commercial," since that's the industry designation.

2. PP's have associated it with *checks notes* women with "low education" who are "basic." This is utterly wrong, insulting, and reeks of misogyny. Women scientists can and do wear lipstick and high heels. Women politicians who are wicked smart read romance -- see Stacy Abrams and Katie Porter. Women are not a monolith.

3. Every time we denigrate women's literature in the genre of "women's fiction" or "romance" ("chick lit" is outdated), we collectively hurt women. Women are bigger consumers of literature than men, yet women writers win fewer prestigious awards, get fewer reviews in the NYT, and get fewer press mentions and best of lists. (Google old article by Jennifer Weiner to see her outrage on these omissions.) Thank goodness Colleen Hoover is helping to break the ceiling. Finally, the NYT has to include her in the best of lists because she sold more books than any other author last year, by far. Also, her sales revenues help the publisher take on smaller books that may not have as much commercial success (i.e. likely won't earn out their advance). Even if you don't appreciate Colleen Hoover's work, you might think about applauding her success.

4. Judging a woman by the cover of the book she's reading means that you are missing out on who she is as a full person. It's really your loss.