Chick Lit Escapes

At a time when stress is high & a getaway is required that won't require a pricey plane ticket, I turn to Chick Lit--and lately I've read quite a few that I would consider noteworthy.

Now, don't expect to learn something necessarily educational or to be inspired in anyway beyond satiating that part of your female psyche that craves a bit of drama from time to time...a type of drama that--thankfully--doesn't involve your life!

Chick lit is often misconstrued as 'trashy' or "fluff", while in fact Chick lit is defined as a genre comprised of book that are mainly written by women for women. The result is generally a humorous, satirical novel written in a personal tone about realistic ordeals that women can relate to.

If you love movies such as "The Devil Wears Prada", "Sex in the City", "The Notebook", or "The Bridges Over Madison County". . .Chick lit may just be for you.

The following is a partial list of Chick lit that I have recently read & enjoyed:

1. The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine: A little different than normal chick lit, this book is non-fiction & is wonderful for understanding how the female brain is 'wired' differently than the male. Told in a humorous way, I found this book not only entertaining but completely educational--a must read for all women.

2. Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes: (New York Times Bestseller) Fun, witty story of a group of NY socialite gals. I love the satire and humour in this book. Her writing style is fun, allowing the reader to escape into a world that is so over-the-top it's hilarious!

3. The Debutante Divorcee by Plum Sykes: (NY Times Bestseller) Another one of Sykes' witty reads! Had to buy this after reading the first.

4. One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell: (Author of Sex in the City) If you haven't read any of Bushnell's books yet, I advise starting from the beginning. "Four Blondes", "Trading Up", "Lipstick Jungle", & then "One Fifth Avenue". However, "One Fifth" is quite entertaining on its own. A story of high society New Yorkers that all live at one of Manhattan's ritziest buildings, One Fifth Avenue. Easy, breezy, and full of scandal :)

Enjoy these picks and please add your own recommended books by female authors in the comments section below.

We all need a mental break once in awhile!