tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post7622561209006655602..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny ColganSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-68345038064320262602012-10-04T20:14:07.302+01:002012-10-04T20:14:07.302+01:00Chick lit is great for an escape - too bad this on...Chick lit is great for an escape - too bad this one wasn't great.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-37680502231989252632012-10-03T21:55:27.098+01:002012-10-03T21:55:27.098+01:00I liked Jenny Colgan's first few books, which ...I liked Jenny Colgan's first few books, which were a little bit quirky, but she lost me when she went rather more chic lit. Few authors have the necessary lightness of touch to bring this sort of book off well. I've liked Lucy Dillon and Ali Harris recently, and Lisa Jewell in the past.<br /><br />I'd agree that Marion Keyes is darker, but she does what she does very well. I haven't been as taken with her more recent books - and I haven't read the last one - but her new one looks like it could be a return to form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-68678293021491052752012-10-03T12:47:22.011+01:002012-10-03T12:47:22.011+01:00How have you been Sam? Yeah, Jenny Colgan's bo...How have you been Sam? Yeah, Jenny Colgan's books don't rank among my favourite chicklit books. I remember reading one of her books only because it was included as a free gift with some girlie magazine. Wasn't too impressed back then either.<br /><br />As for titles with cake in it, I've got "Baking cakes in Kigali" and "How to Eat a Cupcake: A Novel" still waiting to be read. Maybe one of them will entice you? :)<br /><br />Some escapism is good though, it takes away some of the worry and stress you may be feeling. Hope you're doing ok! Chinoiserieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676489630557961558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-46411136356011506042012-10-02T22:41:07.383+01:002012-10-02T22:41:07.383+01:00I completely understand your frustration. I always...I completely understand your frustration. I always read chick lit with some reservations. I read a Jane Green book recently and was irritated by similar things. I thought Green could have really worked with some issues, but everything just had unbelievably easy resolutions. Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-91580894276502337972012-10-02T19:48:06.994+01:002012-10-02T19:48:06.994+01:00I already have School of Essential Ingredients on ...I already have School of Essential Ingredients on my wish list but hadn't heard of Georgia's Kitchen before. Both sound good, thank you for the thoughtful recommendations :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-18616220884325379102012-10-02T19:46:33.774+01:002012-10-02T19:46:33.774+01:00I've listened to Something Borrowed on audio, ...I've listened to Something Borrowed on audio, which I did like. Must check out the rest some time...Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-89642476684507854402012-10-01T05:59:21.580+01:002012-10-01T05:59:21.580+01:00I do find it fascinating to hear what other reader...I do find it fascinating to hear what other readers turn to for comfort and escapism when life all gets a bit much. I have a little handful of chick lit books for the times I need something easy that's NOT a children's book (my usual port of call!). If you're a bit of a foodie, one I stumbled across that sounds as if it may fill the gaps for you this one appears to have had is 'Georgia's Kitchen' bu Jenny Nelson - Gallery Books 2010. It moves between New York and Italy, there is the loss of a prime chef's job combined with a nasty breakup and subsequent relationship explorations - and lots of lovely foodie stuff... <br /><br />If you're a foodie, I'd also seriously recommend an absolute gem I found some time ago and keep re-reading - not chick lit, this is one of those exquisite, unexpected finds - 'The School of Essential Ingredients', Erica Bauermeister, Harper Collins, 2009. Beautiful, beautiful little book.Kazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883203750700550391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-11291830432298869972012-10-01T05:35:08.003+01:002012-10-01T05:35:08.003+01:00Have you tried Emily Giffin's books? I've ...Have you tried Emily Giffin's books? I've liked most of hers.gckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158531716972805435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-5220034963823406062012-09-30T19:02:15.591+01:002012-09-30T19:02:15.591+01:00Yes, it was distracting how easy everything was fo...Yes, it was distracting how easy everything was for Issy. The characters had believable dialogue but it was hard to believe that Issy couldn't see what a cad Graeme was!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-48927365349125845432012-09-30T19:01:32.615+01:002012-09-30T19:01:32.615+01:00I was thinking about getting that one too but thin...I was thinking about getting that one too but think I will give it a miss now. I agree that fluffy is fine as long as the characters are strong.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-88844387758147569422012-09-30T19:00:50.090+01:002012-09-30T19:00:50.090+01:00Marian Keyes isn't exactly light and fluffy bu...Marian Keyes isn't exactly light and fluffy but she writes the best chick lit I've read. My week was busy but the school trip was a lot of fun :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-78164402278252622992012-09-30T14:28:57.868+01:002012-09-30T14:28:57.868+01:00Everybody likes some fluff every once and a while,...Everybody likes some fluff every once and a while, but I'm with you. I don't much like it if things are *too* unrealistic. It just becomes a distraction for me. If I'm too busy scoffing at ridiculous plot turns and characters that, for example, say things that no real person would ever say, it makes it hard to enjoy a book. ;-) Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-12159657813639850002012-09-30T14:16:56.031+01:002012-09-30T14:16:56.031+01:00I have the one about the sweet shop which i hope w...I have the one about the sweet shop which i hope will be a bit better. I don't mind a bit of silliness as logn as the characters are well developed but doesn't sound like she got that right here. I wouldn't read Marian Keyes as a light read though as she deals with some quite depressing subjects! Chick lit is like any genre there is breath-taking to boring and everything in between :)Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377404526123600035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-64068171100207761852012-09-30T13:52:19.060+01:002012-09-30T13:52:19.060+01:00I've not heard of Marian Keyes. I need someth...I've not heard of Marian Keyes. I need something light and fun sometimes too. I hope things went well this week!missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866072925145042561noreply@blogger.com