Chic Lit Submersion

Hello, lovely book club ladies! I've recently been trying to survive my singledom by submerging myself in some easy-reading, female-friendly literature. In seems, my dateless dry spell has spurned weekends filled with grocery shopping for one and lots, and lots of reading time. Thus, I have a lengthy recommendation list to upload to our book blog.

First and foremost, you MUST read Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single. McElhatton is a Minneapolis native and writes with the wry, sarcastic humor of a Diablo Cody. Jennifer Johnson is slightly chubby, on-line dating impaired, cubicle working and a gay friendly girl that is trying to survive Minnesota winter and her quirky family. When she does seem to land a guy, this book ends with a uniquely and unhappy ending, unlike most chic lit reads. This book is FUNNY. So read it.

Er .... I hate to admit this .... but I seriously (in the last month) have read three of Emily Giffin's books. Something Borrowed, Something Blue (a series) and then Love the One You're With - Easy to read and for the most part relatable characters struggling with less than perfect relationships.

Moving on ..... to what you ask? Could Ashley possibly read more of this romantic crud? Oh, yes!

Next on my list: The Opposite of Love by Julie Buxbaum. This is Julie's first novel and I feel like she would be an author I could love. The main character, Emily, is running from the ideal engagement and chooses to get a grip on her life rather than diving head first into a marriage she isn't ready for. Unlike most girls her age, the wedding isn't everything (a refreshing plot line for once) and has to deal with family issues and her own need to grow up.