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I love her!!! (Well actually I've never met her, but I love her writing!)
I used to read a lot pre-baby, but lately have convinced myself that I don't have time (probably because am on BB all the time ;) )
While on holiday last week I discovered I was able to read while Natalie was sleeping and have gotten into 'Anybody Out There'. It is very good.
SIL introduced me to her books and I've only read about four... Looking forward to reading all the others!
Anyone else think she's tops?
Yep! I have "sushi" and I have another one from her but can't remember the name of it right now (had a few drinks! hehe) but yeah, she's good! She's quite popular...
I love her too, i have read all of her books and am waiting patiently for her to write some more. I also love Maggie Alderson, Chris Manby and Jane Green just to name a few, they all seem to write pretty similar books!
I have it on good authority, if you enjoy Marian Keyes you should also have a read of Monica McEnerny.
Yes I love Marian too! Anybody out there is brillant. Nothing better than some great chic lit to read.
I love "Watermelon" ... but "Rachel's Holiday" is pretty funny too :)
she is fantastic - I always buy one her books when I go on vacation - they're a good holiday read - love her
Hmmm, have tried one of Monica's... didn't do it for me - perhaps I just got mediocre one ;):
Yes, I'm up for the chic lit. Has anyone read Anna Maxted? She's another of my faves.
I haven't read Watermelon or Angels - I didn't realise they and Rachel's Holiday and Anybody Out There are all about the same family! I guess I've done it in the wrong order. Hope reading Rachel's and this one first doesn't spoil the others.
I love her books. Also love ones by Jane Green.
Oo, I haven't read any of theirs. Great, some more options for my next library trip - now I've gotten started again, there'll be no stopping me :lol::
Ok, well I just finished Lucy Sullivan is getting married and really enjoyed it!
Normally I don't read a lot of chick lit as I find it a bit fluffy and thin. And I thought the same for the first half of this book. Then she got into some of the meatier plot developments and she did a really good, insightful job of describing what was going on for Lucy, and I loved the ending! So I'll give her another chance or two.
Which one's the best, ie what should I read next????
Ohhhh I own all of her books and have read them 2 or 3 times each. My favourite is "Angels".
Marydean, I've only read a couple, but I can recommend Rachel's holiday.
Also, if you want some more chick lit with 'substance' (:lol:) try Anna Maxted Being Committed
Thanks ladies, for your recommendations. A lot of ppl have talked about Rachel's holiday so maybe that will be next!
I've read all her books and buy them as they come out!! I also love Maeve Binchey, infact I got into her first and then Marian followed!! they're quite similar! xo
I've got all Marian's books too - i love them. I read watermelon first when i was on holiday in Tenerife years ago - managed it in 2 days by the pool with people looking at me gone out as i was laughing hysterically one minute then bluvvling the next - how embarrassing! Also have all jane Greens as they're exellent too. Cathy Kelly's are OK too although perhaps abit fluffier. Only read MK and JG books now as i don't have time or energy - when i go to bed its to sleep whereas i used to spend hours reading.
I'm currently reading rachel's holiday. i've read a few but can't recall all the titles. quite enjoy them for a light hearted read.
Me too! I love Monica McInerney and Cathy Kelly to.:
Last Chance Saloon is another MK.
I think of all MK books I liked her newest one Is Anybody out there? I also really love Monica McInerny as well, The Alphabet sisters was my fav of hers I bawled through that one.
I recently read My Best Friends Girl by Dorothy Koomson, which is and AWESOME read, a real tear jerker, one I throughyl recommend.
Ali- I am in the middle of re-reading the Alphabet sisters atm!
Monica McInerney's The Alphabet Sisters.............cried like a banshee at this one. Loved it.
I am a big fan of Monica McInerney..........love the Irish/South australian connection.
My DH bought me Marian Keyes "Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married" about 10 years ago when it first came out, when we were very first together.......I was so touched that he bothered his arse to find me a juicy chick lit.........it is a paperback I will treasure, plus it got me addicted to Marian Keyes!
(I am a Maeve Binchy fan too: cannot go past The Glass lake or Circle or Friends or Tara Road)
Lucy- have every Maeve Binchy. My dad has just discovered them and is borrowing them from me.
Your Dad? That is so sweet...........love him........
I love Marian Keyes. I have read all of her books and they are always so well written.
Not only is she a wonderful writer she is also a beautiful person too. I have met her twice when she did book signings to promote The Other Side of the Story and Anybody out There.
I get her monthly newsletter and she said that she she has just finished her new book. Yeah!!
OOh can't wait. How did you get on her mailing list??
i have all of her books !!!
love her style ....
sophie kinsella is hilarious too ...
its funny how MK's books are really funny and make you laugh out loud .. but then you read her books like under the duvet and further under the duvet and discover how tough she had it !!!
but she also managed to make light of herself at the same time !! what a woman ! i too am waithing paitently for her next book ...
i was just thinking about to the other day ... hurry up marion
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