Tag Archives: chick lit
Book review: ‘What Came First’ by Carol Snow
In their quest to become mothers, three women find their lives intersecting in unexpected ways in this novel of family — the ones we have, the ones we create — and love. Carol Snow’s What Came First follows Laura, Vanessa … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Insatiable’ by Meg Cabot
I have a writer crush on Meg Cabot. She’s fun and quippy, erudite and interesting — the blend of humorous chick lit I find so intoxicating. I began reading her Princess Diaries series as a teen and have followed her … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Nice To Come Home To’ by Rebecca Flowers
It’s hard to sum up a book like Nice To Come Home To. I feel the snarky coming out, but . . . Rebecca Flowers’ novel about a 30-something realizing her life has gone awry isn’t terribly original. I mean, … Continue reading
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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: ‘Heart of the Matter’ by Emily Giffin
Growing up, my mom was a huge fan of the Eagles and Don Henley. From the moment Emily Giffin’s Heart Of the Matter landed on my radar a few years back, I’ve had the chorus of Henley’s famous “Forgiveness” in … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘I Love the Eighties’ by Megan Crane
Everyone has a certain affinity for the time in which they grew up and the music defining that period — but Jenna Jenkins is taking it one step further. Her office at Video TV is a shrine to ’80s band … Continue reading
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