There are times when you want a book that entertains and doesn't require you to think very hard. Chick lit follows some formulas, so often different novels from the same author are very similar. If you are looking for a modern day romance, these authors offer you a lot of chick lit options.
1. Jane Green
Green has handfuls of popular titles to choose from. Check out
Second Chance,
Swapping Lives,
The Other Woman,
Babyville: A Novel or
Spellbound.
2. Marian Keyes
This Irish bestselling author has delighted readers with books such as
Anybody Out There,
Watermelon,
Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married and
Rachel's Holiday.
3. Sophie Kinsella
Kinsella hit a nerve with women who can't resist a sale with
Confessions of a Shopaholic and the many
Shopaholic sequels. She also pleased readers with the bestselling
The Undomestic Goddess.
4. Jennifer Weiner
Weiner's women work through self-esteem issues and tough relationships in books such as
Good in Bed (and its sequel --
Certain Girls),
The Guy Not Taken,
In Her Shoes and
Goodnight Nobody.
5. Helen Fielding
Start with Bridget Jones' Diary and see if you don't fall in love with Fielding's quirky characters. Other titles to consider include Cause Celeb and Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination.
