Need good chick lit/beach reads

[daisysmom]

I need some light reading for a few weeks with 2 flights across the country for work, and then our trip to the beach when I allow myself to get lost in a book for bedtime reading. Can't do heavy drama-- my life is too heavy right now with enough drama to last us awhile. Looking for just getting lost in a fun book - the way that Bridge Jones got me when it first came out, or Sex and The City did on TV. I am looking for sitcom-ish. Believable (so no vampires or hunger games, which I did enjoy, but I have to believe it), but fun. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[mackmama]

You're speaking my language...

Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay
Familyhood by Paul Reiser
Mr Maybe by Jane Green
Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Shopaholic & Baby
Secret History by Donna Tartt (not so light but a great read nonetheless)
Heart of the Matter by Emily Griffin
Last Chance Saloon by Keyes

[TwoBees]

I second the Shopaholic series. Ridiculously funny and predictable, but in a good, light reading way. Total beach read, with many "OMG I have done that!" or "I can't believe she did that!" moments. I laughed, I cried, I rolled my eyes, and was able to read in short, often 2-3 page spurts and not lose continuity.

[TwoBees]

Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay


Just the title of this one makes me have to go check it out...

Are toddler straw cups Chardonnay approved? :innocent:

[daisysmom]

Thank you!! I have read some of the original shopaholic ones and LOVED them. I didn't know there were so many more!! I am off to order these from Amazon now :)

[star04]

I usually like anything by Sophie Kinsella, esp. the Shopaholic series. I just read Can You Keep A Secret?, and it was pretty funny. I'm about to read I've Got Your Number.

[elbenn]

Katie Fforde has some good ones. My favorite is Stately Pursuits: http://www.amazon.com/Stately-Pursuits-Katie-Fforde/dp/0312206763/ref=la_B000AQ71UQ_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1339172124&sr=1-6

Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married is another good one: http://www.amazon.com/Lucy-Sullivan-Is-Getting-Married/dp/B002ECEF2G/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339172188&sr=1-1

Amanda's Wedding: http://www.amazon.com/Amandas-Wedding-Jenny-Colgan/dp/0446678112/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339172239&sr=8-1

I loved Anna Maxted's Getting Over It--this book is fun but also more serious: http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Over-It-Anna-Maxted/dp/B003H4RCXO/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339172300&sr=1-5

[lizzywednesday]

I second the Shopaholic series. Ridiculously funny and predictable, but in a good, light reading way. Total beach read, with many "OMG I have done that!" or "I can't believe she did that!" moments. I laughed, I cried, I rolled my eyes, and was able to read in short, often 2-3 page spurts and not lose continuity.

:yeahthat:

They were the first "chick lit" I picked up without prompting.

I also recommend The Undomestic Goddess, which is also by Sophie Kinsella.

[rlu]

Jennifer Crusie books are fun and light.

[cvanbrunt]

I enjoyed The Botox Diaries http://www.amazon.com/The-Botox-Diaries-A-Novel/dp/0345468589/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339175472&sr=8-2 and this series from Gemma Halliday http://www.amazon.com/Heels-Mysteries-Boxed-Books-ebook/dp/B00492CJVS/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339175583&sr=1-9

[boilermakermom]

I read 'Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay' when I was PG with DD. I love this book!! Too funny!!

The Sophie Kinsella books are also cute quick reads.

What about any of the Janet Evonovich books? There is also a series, 'Little Lady Agency' I think it is the title. I haven't read them, but heard they are cute.

[Philly Mom]

I like the Sophie Kinsella books too. Other ones: Sag Harbor, books by Kristin Hannah (I loved Firefly Lane), books by Elin Hilderbrand, Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan, and books by Nancy Thayer

[TwinFoxes]

Not super duper light, but a quick and enjoyable read for me was "On the Island". I think it started as a self-pub Kindle book, and I had pretty low expectations, but it was so much better than a lot of the "real" books I've read lately. I just thoroughly enjoyed it, it was very readable. Not nearly as cheesy as the description sounds...the description makes it seem like it's a Harlequin romance which isn't the tone at all.

http://www.amazon.com/On-the-Island-ebook/dp/B005L9B5YU

[khalloc]

Not super duper light, but a quick and enjoyable read for me was "On the Island". I think it started as a self-pub Kindle book, and I had pretty low expectations, but it was so much better than a lot of the "real" books I've read lately. I just thoroughly enjoyed it, it was very readable. Not nearly as cheesy as the description sounds...the description makes it seem like it's a Harlequin romance which isn't the tone at all.

http://www.amazon.com/On-the-Island-ebook/dp/B005L9B5YU

yes! Great book!

[karstmama]

yes to jennifer crusie, yes to janet evanovich, maryjanice davidson the next time you're in the mood for some vampires or werewolves - spicy & very funny. i didn't like the shopaholics after the first one - i kept wanting to yell at her & shake her. ooh, how about 'in her shoes'? a bit deeper, but a great great story.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Finally sOmething I can contribute to book wise!
Meg Cabot especially the Queen of Babble series
Sophia Kinsella
Jill Mansel- Take a Chance on Me (others are probably good too)
"the Beach House" by someone I forget. It's newish and in paperback at a target.
Jemima J by Jane Green
Marian Keyes
Emily Giffin (Something Borrowed; Something Blue; and all of her others)
Robyn Sisma- totally cheesy and predicate me but fun
Tina Fey's Bossy Pants rocks
Reinventing Mona by Jennifer Coburn (she has other good light fluff)
Bridget Jones' Diary 1&2
I enjoy the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum books

[tmahanes]

Anything by Janet Evanovich...... They are hilarious!

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[SnuggleBuggles]

yes to jennifer crusie, yes to janet evanovich, maryjanice davidson the next time you're in the mood for some vampires or werewolves - spicy & very funny. i didn't like the shopaholics after the first one - i kept wanting to yell at her & shake her. ooh, how about 'in her shoes'? a bit deeper, but a great great story.


Good in Bed and Little Earthquakes are really good too. A bit deeper but good.

[fortato]

Miss.perigrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Maine

[hellbennt]

I don't think anyone's ever taken my advice on
None of your Business (http://www.valerieblock.com/content/books_none_of_your_business.asp) by Valerie Block, but there were some laugh-out-loud moments for me...

[newg]

thanks ladies!!! I have been searching for fun summer reads (and fall/winter/spring) and these are just the types of books I love!

[kristac]

I am currently reading Lets Pretend This Never Happened
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_4?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lets+pretend+this+never+happened&sprefix=lets%2Caps%2C293

[marymoo86]

Charlaine Harris has a couple of other series from Sookie that are interesting reads

[BDKmom]

Jill Mansel- Take a Chance on Me (others are probably good too)


I like her, too. I haven't read this one (might have to download it tonight), but I have read several others by her and liked them all. Holds my attention, not too cheesy, but an easy read.

[fauve01]

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Spells-Bantam-Discovery-Addison/dp/055338483X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339298086&sr=8-1

Good In Bed and also In Her Shoes both by Jennifer Weiner
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Bed-Jennifer-Weiner/dp/0743418174/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339298133&sr=1-1

Nefertiti by Michelle Moran


also love the following authors, they write perfect summer reading:
Dorthea Betton Frank (esp Plantation!!)
Fannie Flagg (esp Welcome to the World Baby Girl and Standing in the Rainbow)
Lorna Landvik (esp angry housewives)
Billie Letts (i liked Honk and Holler)
Adriana Trigiani
mary Kay Andrews
if you like romance, Nora Roberts. she writes great dialogue. (my fav is the Born In series)

[♥ms.pacman♥]

i liked Emily Giffin's series, i've read Something Borrowed, Something Blue and Baby Proof and they were all pretty good!

[lizzywednesday]

..
Meg Cabot especially the Queen of Babble series
...

Is she the one who wrote Size 14 is Not Fat? (That's on my "to-read" list for our summer "vacations" ...)

[SnuggleBuggles]

:yeahthat:

Is she the one who wrote Size 14 is Not Fat? (That's on my "to-read" list for our summer "vacations" ...)

Yep! She has quite a few adult books (vs her YA stuff...which I am also a sucker for).

[Melaine]

ohhh fun thread. love all the kinsella books, bridget jones, and ITA Charlaine Harris is great, love her older books as much or more than sookie.