Chick Lit often gets a bad rap for being fluffy and romance-esque. While it is true that most Chick Lit does feature a woman entangled in a romantic problem, there is a lot more to the genre than simply Giggly Woman Getting Her Man. Take a look at the following Chick Lit authors (though they might not consider themselves such) for some “good” Chick Lit!
Melissa Banks. Melissa Banks wrote The Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing, a collection of short stories that tell the stories of a handful of characters who all feel connected though you won’t find out how until the last story. These stories explore love and life from all points of view, not just that of a twenty-something girl trying to make her way in the big bad world.
Marian Keyes: Marian Keyes’ books do have some romantic fluff to them, but more often they deal with the larger issues we all face. She tackles subjects like the loss of a loved one, single parenthood, starting over, etc. with humor and grace. Yes, she will keep you turning the pages, and sure there are a few “descriptions” that might get you a little hot and bothered, but for the most part, Marian Keyes sheds humor on what otherwise could be tragic situations.
Lauren Weisberger: The author of The Devil Wears Prada just released her third book and while her characters usually have a love debacle, more often they deal with heinous work situations. Any woman who has ever truly hated her boss will love Weisberger’s books and might just get up the gumption to find a career she really loves!
These are just a few of the authors whose names have become staples of the Chick Lit genre. While other authors like Sophie Kinsella, Meg Cabot and Emily Griffin are certainly prolific, if you want something more from your chick lit, check out the three authors mentioned in this blog post!
