“Chick lit” is a term used to denote genre fiction written for and marketed to young women, especially single, working ones. Chick lit features hip, stylish female protagonists, usually in their twenties and thirties, in urban settings (usually London or Manhattan), and follows their love lives and struggles for professional success (often in the publishing, advertising, public relations or fashion industry). The books usually feature an airy, irreverent tone and focus on relationships. The genre spawned Candace Bushnell’s Sex and the City and its accompanying television series. Popular Chick lit novelists include Ireland’s Marian Keyes, Cecelia Ahern, and Sophie Kinsella author of the Shopaholic series. Check the link below if you are a fan of the genre.
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