On the Lighter Side!
Featuring books about women taking control of their
lives and learning to accept themselves.
 
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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Jasmine Guillory
 
Fast-paced and engaging comedies that are high-drama, witty, sly, and observant.
 
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Helen Hoang
Romances that celebrate diversity, understanding, and love without boundaries.
 
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Balli Kaur Jaswal
Novels that revolve around quirky and flawed heroines, 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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Kevin Kwan
Witty novels that are filled with gossip, drama and plenty of glitz
 
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Sonya Lalli
Banter-filled stories explore the tradition and culture of the relationships of strong-willed, successful, and likable female protagonists. 
 
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Jill Mansell
This prolific best-selling British author writes romantic comedies that helped define the Chick Lit genre.
 
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Terry McMillan
Character-driven own voices that are authentic and focus on the protagonist’s issues, quirks, and undeniable strengths.
 
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Viola Shipman
Heartwarming and homespun fiction with women searching for self-fulfillment and lasting relationships. ​
 
 
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Sally Thorne
Engaging steamy romances about likable people falling in love. 
 
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Jennifer Weiner
Compelling humorous storylines with serious undertones.
 
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