Can you recommend some smart chick lit?

[Anonymous]

Not sure either what exactly you are looking for, have you read anything by A.S.Byatt? She is one of my favorite authors. I suggest reading Possession (then watch movie afterwards). Would never call this ‘chick lit’ though as I am not wild about the term.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I liked Eleanor Oliphant ... also Little Fires everywhere, Americanah, Me Before You (but sad), and I liked the Husband’s Secret and Big Little Lies, the Poisonwood Bible... also struggling a bit with what smart chick lit entails.

I think you've got it!

[Anonymous]

Jen Lancaster's books will make you laugh out loud!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I enjoy Fiona Davis's books - The Dollhouse, The Address and her newest one The Masterpiece.

Her books are centered around historic landmarks in NYC (Barbizon Hotel, The Dakota, Grand Central) and alternate chapters between a main character from the past when those buildings were new and in their hey-day and a main character from relatively recent times who also live/work in those buildings. The two characters from the different periods are somehow connected at the end.

I also like her books. Looking forward to her latest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I enjoy Fiona Davis's books - The Dollhouse, The Address and her newest one The Masterpiece.

Her books are centered around historic landmarks in NYC (Barbizon Hotel, The Dakota, Grand Central) and alternate chapters between a main character from the past when those buildings were new and in their hey-day and a main character from relatively recent times who also live/work in those buildings. The two characters from the different periods are somehow connected at the end.

I also like her books. Looking forward to her latest.

NP - Thanks for this - hadn't heard of this author, and I am looking for my next book - this looks great!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I liked Emily Giffin's All We Ever Wanted, but found When Life Gives You Lululemons too chick lit-y.

I was coming here to save you from these two. I’m looking forward to some of the other suggestions. Tho I’ve read most of Liane Moriarty and Jojo Moyes.

[Anonymous]

Check out Meg Wolizter, author of The Interestings (also The Ten Year Nap, or The Female Persuasion.)

[Anonymous]

The Vacationers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out Meg Wolizter, author of The Interestings (also The Ten Year Nap, or The Female Persuasion.)

I really didn't like the Interestings, but maybe it's just me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I enjoy Fiona Davis's books - The Dollhouse, The Address and her newest one The Masterpiece.

Her books are centered around historic landmarks in NYC (Barbizon Hotel, The Dakota, Grand Central) and alternate chapters between a main character from the past when those buildings were new and in their hey-day and a main character from relatively recent times who also live/work in those buildings. The two characters from the different periods are somehow connected at the end.

You’ll love The Secret Life of Violet Grant !!

[Anonymous]

Ooo I loved the interestings

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Check out Meg Wolizter, author of The Interestings (also The Ten Year Nap, or The Female Persuasion.)

I really didn't like the Interestings, but maybe it's just me.

You’re not alone. I couldn’t stand the characters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like Marian Keyes' books, particularly Watermelon and Rachel's Holiday. Also really liked Trade Wind by M.M. Kaye - learned some interesting things about Zanzibar's history.

I love Marian Keyes. All of her books are great.

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Anonymous wrote:In the vein of Crazy Rich Asians (what I call "ethnic chick lit") there's Dirty Girls Social Club and the sequel, and anything by Terry McMillan.

So regular old chick lit is just about white women? Got it. ?

[Anonymous]

Love Jennifer Crusie. She’s smart and makes me laugh and there are always happy endings for older heroines.