On the Lighter Side!
Featuring books about women taking control of their
lives and learning to accept themselves.
 
Cecelia Ahern
Books feature sassy humor, Irish settings, strong young female characters, and a sense of whimsy.
 
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Mary Kay Andrews
 
 
Upbeat, female character driven, humorous stories.
 
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Elizabeth Berg
 
Cozy and comfortable prose features female characters that readers can recognize and identify with; women  find themselves in situations that require them to discover their inner strength and self-worth.
 
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Jenny Colgan
 
 
Sweet, homey, humorous romance tales with quirky female protagonists.
 
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Emily Giffin
 
 
Stories about serious matters, heartwarming and slightly lighthearted with likable characters.
 
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Gigi Levangie Grazer
 
Fast-paced and engaging novels that are high-drama, witty, sly, and observant.
 
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Elin Hilderbrand
 
Using the Nantucket Island as a jumping off point, Hilderbrand's works offer the hallmarks of an ideal summer vacation read: romance, friendship, a beautiful setting, conflict and characters facing personal challenges.
 
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Marian Keyes
Keyes' Novels revolve around quirky and flawed heroines who have kooky friends, dating woes, and are faced with trying to overcome numerous obstacles to achieve lasting happiness.
 
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Sophie Kinsella
 
 
Heartwarming, upbeat stories featuring charming, sassy characters; upbeat, conversational tone.
 
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Elinor Lipman
 
Blending astringent wit with heartwarming compassion, Elinor Lipman’s wry romantic comedies feature quirky, flawed, and engaging characters and her settings serve as a backdrop of sharp social observations on contemporary manners.
 
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Jill Mansell
 
  
This prolific best-selling British author writes romantic comedy that helped define the Chick Lit genre.
 
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Monica McInerney 
 
Funny, heartwarming, upbeat and witty stories whose characters are spirited and quirky
 
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Terry McMillan
Character-driven own voices that are authentic and focus on the protagonist’s issues, foibles, and undeniable strengths.
 
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Jennifer Weiner
 
 
Compelling humorous story lines with serious undertones.
 
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