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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 13:41:46 GMT
I'm going to be having surgery next week and I'd like to pick up a few books to dive into while I'm home recovering. And books you just LOVED?
Thanks!
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Post by just PEAchy on Jul 18, 2014 15:21:34 GMT
Two of my favorite chick lit authors are Jen Lancaster and Mary Kay Andrews.
Good luck with your surgery and recovery.
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Post by juliet on Jul 18, 2014 15:29:26 GMT
Anything by Jennifer Weiner, I love all of her books!
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Post by juliet on Jul 18, 2014 15:29:51 GMT
And good luck with your surgery!
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Post by paigepea on Jul 18, 2014 15:30:05 GMT
The Husband's Secret and What Alice Forgot.
Good luck!
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Post by fkawitchypea on Jul 18, 2014 15:34:20 GMT
My favorites are Mary Kay Andrews, Elin Hilderbrand and Jennifer Weiner.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 16:26:17 GMT
Thanks you guys!! Off to request a few titles at the library!
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Post by valleyview on Jul 18, 2014 16:29:06 GMT
Good luck with your surgery! My advice is to keep reading pretty light and fluffy since it may take a few days to get concentration back.
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Post by NanaKate on Jul 18, 2014 17:20:14 GMT
Elin Hilderbrand's books are what I reach for when I' m in the mood for chick lit reading...
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Post by purplebee on Jul 18, 2014 17:31:45 GMT
Yep, Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand are both good for chick lit.
Rosamunde Pilcher, while not chick lit, is a good and writes very absorbing, though light, tales of British family life. The Shell Seekers and September are both good "recovery reads."
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Post by colleen on Jul 18, 2014 17:35:13 GMT
Try Marian Keyes too!
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Post by Charlotte on Jul 18, 2014 18:15:43 GMT
Sorry, I am in a car and can't link, but here are some suggestions....
Jane Green
Jane Porter
Stacey Ballis (aka Jen Lancaster's BFF)
Hester Browne
Ceceilia Ahern
Sarah Pekkanen (may not have spelled that right)
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Post by jackie on Jul 18, 2014 18:18:13 GMT
The Husband's Secret and What Alice Forgot. Good luck! I second these. I love chick lit authors who knock it up a notch or two and Liane Moriarty is a perfect example of that.  |
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Post by lesley on Jul 18, 2014 18:29:55 GMT
Also anything by Jojo Moyes or Maeve Binchy. I also enjoy Kristina Riggle but her books aren't just as light.
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Post by loco coco on Jul 18, 2014 18:32:23 GMT
Anything by Jennifer Weiner, I love all of her books! I came in here to say this! Her book Good in Bed is great! title is a little misleading (its not a sex book lol) |
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Post by finaledition on Jul 18, 2014 18:36:40 GMT
Another vote for Liane Moriarty. Her newest book Big Little Lies comes out 7/29 and I'll start that one right away. I actually just read her first book Three Wishes and liked it quite a bit. That one is only $1.99 for Kindle.
Eta- I saw someone mentioned Cecilia Ahern. I loved Where Rainbows End, it was such a fun light hearted read.
Along those lines- Attachments by Rainbow Rowell would be another recommendation in this genre.
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 18, 2014 18:40:54 GMT
Elin Hilderbrand
Anita Shreve
Anne Rivers Siddons
Fannie Flagg
Pat Conroy (yes, he's a guy but what a great writer of family stife!)
Jodi Picoult
Liane Moriarty
Sophie Kinsella
Anna Quindlen
Dorothea Benton Frank
Kristin Hannah
Helen Fielding
Donna Tartt
Emily Colin
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Post by deshacrafts on Jul 18, 2014 18:45:25 GMT
Robyn Carr
Sherryl Woods
Debbie Macomber
Sheila Roberts
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Jul 18, 2014 19:47:58 GMT
You've gotten some great suggestions already - I would add Adriana Trigiani to the list.
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 18, 2014 20:46:23 GMT
The Husband's Secret and What Alice Forgot. Good luck! I second these. I love chick lit authors who knock it up a notch or two and Liane Moriarty is a perfect example of that.  love love her books! Jojo Moyes too! Recommend everything she has written. |
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Post by honeyb on Jul 18, 2014 22:33:01 GMT
Sophie Kinsella
Nancy Thayer
Beth Kendrick
Beth Harbison
Emily Giffin
Jane Green
Janet Evanovich
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Post by candygurl on Jul 18, 2014 22:38:46 GMT
' can you keep a secret' by Sophie Kinsella!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2014 3:36:39 GMT
Wow you guys are great!!! I'll have enough to read til Jan! A few of my faves are Emily Giffen, Sophie Kinsella and Jennifer Crusie. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 19, 2014 5:29:10 GMT
I'll second this. LOVE Marian Keyes.
Maybe Cathy Kelly too. But Marian would be my first choice.
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Post by jameynz on Jul 19, 2014 7:48:45 GMT
Gonna save this thread - looks like I have some more authors to read.... Good luck on your surgery - hope all goes well for you. |
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Post by njinkerbelle on Jul 19, 2014 8:02:05 GMT
Kristen Hannah books are my favorites.
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Post by gar on Jul 19, 2014 8:05:58 GMT
Another shout out for Jojo Moyes.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 19, 2014 9:33:57 GMT
Another vote for Sophie Kinsella. I also really like Paige Toon - I couldn't put The Longest Holiday down.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2014 14:14:48 GMT
Good luck with your surgery, OP! You got a lot of great suggestions.
Slight Hijack - I see there are many other Marian Keyes fans! I've read all of her books, and I think they are in general entertaining but immediately forgettable. However, the first one of hers I read was "Anybody Out There" and I thought it was AMAZING. I keep reading her novels hoping to recreate that "Wow" feeling I got from it, but so far, not so much.
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Post by edie3 on Jul 19, 2014 14:51:34 GMT
I love the Miss Julia books by Ann Ross. Very funny, but should be read in order. Good luck with your surgery.
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love love her books! Jojo Moyes too! Recommend everything she has written. 
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