Tag Archives: British chick lit
Book review: ‘Sleeping Arrangements’ by Madeleine Wickham
It’s official: I’m severing all ties with Madeleine Wickham. After reading a few of her books and consequently wanting to shove most of them into a mud pit, hopefully to be swallowed whole, I’m placing her on Meg’s Banned List … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Liberation of Alice Love’ by Abby McDonald
Alice Love — a Londoner, a lawyer, an all-around safe and ordinary individual — is about to change. It’s not enough that she’s worked hard to save for her dream home or tried to nurture a relationship with her eccentric … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘A Desirable Residence’ by Madeleine Wickham
One house in Silchester, England, brings together three unlikely groups of people in this novel of deceit, debt and escalating — but unrealized — hopes. Liz and Jonathan Chambers are homeowners up to their eyeballs in money troubles, scrambling to pay … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘I Remember You’ by Harriet Evans
Best friends Tess Tennant and Adam Smith grew up in the tiny English town of Langford, made famous for its connection to author Jane Austen — and for its gorgeous vistas, including the historic water meadows. The meadows have been … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Holly’s Inbox: Scandal In The City’ by Holly Denham
Life seems to be looking up for Holly Denham. Her adorable boyfriend, Toby, is suave and attentive; her receptionist position at a high-powered bank in London keeps her busy while also providing ample opportunity to socialize. But when Holly (finally!) … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Other Mothers’ Club’ by Samantha Baker
They’re no wicked stepmonsters. When Eve falls in love with Ian, a widower, she understands he’s a package deal — but doesn’t quite realize what that means until three living, breathing, scowling children are before her, resolutely telling Eve she’s not their … Continue reading
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