Chicks On Lit discussion

Sometimes after I read something that is really emotional or something that is a bit of a thinker I find that I crave fluff books. You know a book I can breeze through really quick and if I put it down im not haunted by the characters. Any good recommendations? Right now I am using YaYas in Bloom as my fluff book since I already read the other two.
hmmm maybe fluff book is the wrong term. I wouldnt read it if i didnt enjoy them but something that I can relax with and is just a fun read for fun sake.

Alias novels. They're prequels to the TV show. And Sydney Bristow is waaaaay more boy-crazy in the books than she ever was in the show. At least, that's how I read her. But then again, the books are written for adolescent readers. Anyway, great, quick read. Love 'em.

I call them fluff books, too. My fluff (or floof sometimes) are most of the chick-lit books. Nice boy meets girl, boy and girl don't get along, boy and girl finally realize they are in love.

They are no-brainer but feel good books.

My favorite, favorite "fluff" writer is Jane Green. She makes me happy.

Ohhh I like Jane Green too!

Fluff reading for me is picking up a magazine and thumbing through it, reading whatever strikes my fancy. I probably get between 10-12 magazines every month in the mail...hahaha!!!

I can't get into cheesy romance novels which is what I thought would be fluff reading for me...but it's laborious for me to read those!

My fluff's are any of Sandra Hill's romances (either quasi-historical or modern). Sometimes I can't decide whether I'd really categorize them as humor or romance because she likes including the ridiculous.

Paige,
Are Sandra Hill's books "dirty" or fairly tame?

If you're looking for Fluff that still sorta makes you think, and you can get a good chuckle out of, I HIGHLY recommend Marian Keyes! She is fabulous!

I like the Shopaholic books, are these fluffs?

Julie,

Sandra Hill's books have sex scenes in them, but they aren't heavy-handed or really nitty-gritty. I'd consider them fairly tame.

I've never read the shopaholic books but i see them all the time. What is the premise? and if you say shopping im going to feel really dumb.

Tera - hee-hee, shopaholic books are about shopping! :) At least one person's addiction to shopping. It is a really cute series and the main character is a hoot! It is also a romance book - typical chick lit.

Thats what I get for asking a dumb question huh? ;)
I just finished the last ya-ya book and it was good fluff for me. I like those stories. I dont have to think, I can put it down to cook dinner and not feel like Im missing something and they are fun.
But that is the last one so I may need to try these other suggestions now.
Thanks

Janet Evanovich books are great fluff too! So are Robert B. Parker's Spencer books. Very quick reads.

Marian Keyes! Total Fluff. Sophie Kinsella! Fluffer nutter! Jennifer Weiner! Fluff with a little more stuff...Love love love the fluff...

I really love Jennifer Weiner too - especially Good In Bed - that was just so good. I wish I could find more books like that.

It has just occurred to me that I've been getting Jennifer Weiner and Jane Green confused. I can't remember who wrote what! Ugh... Crazy!

I usually pick up something by Fannie Flagg if I want fluff. David or Amy Sedaris are fun too.

Oh yay! More fluff books to look for!! I tend to gravitate to mystery for my fluff. Never really read them before but I was living in Northridge when they had that big quake and ever since I've needed some fluff, so I've turned to the mysteries. Now my life seems to be filled with mystery books, would like to get back to unfluff a bit more.

On the Sedaris front I also love reading Augusten Burroughs' short stories. hilarious.

I love the term FLUFF books! Perfect. I agree with one of the earlier posts here and the person who wrote that after reading a serious book, you really need to read a "fluff" or easier, lighter book. I love Jodi Picoult books (certainly NOT fluff!), but they are really heavy and deep, so afterward I feel the need for one or two fluff books.

I love Jennifer Weiner also, as she writes fluff with a little more substance. Emily Giffin wrote "Something Borrowed" and Something Blue" and "Baby Proof." All very girlie and fun to read.

My fluffies would be Jane Green, Cecelia Ahern, Sophie Kinsella and Kathy Lette. I do have one by Marian Keyes that I shall be reading soon and am guessing she will be added to my fluffies as well. There's nothing better than reading a light and easy read in between heavy and emotinally draining books. Go the fluff!!

I really enjoy my fluff novels! Kristin Hannah, Luanne Rice, Danielle Steel, Nora Roberts.....great fun.

What fluffy books do you all love to indulge in?

I haven't read much fluff besides the Twilight series. I should invest in some good fluff in between harder reads.

I think I have a weird definition of "fluff." I include the obvious books, but I also include Jane Austen because those don't have complicated plots.

Jane Austen huh? I have such a hard time getting into her books. I always try...and will keep trying :)

I definitely crave fluff books once in awhile. I usually start reading one when I am in a reading rut and just wanting to read anything. Or sometimes I will consider a fashion mag as a fluff reader. I guess my fluff books would be the Gossip Girl books, or the Twilight series. Sometimes you just want something fun and frivolous to pass the time by.

I think fluff is a good term. I find I can really zip through them and they make me happy. Not too much thinking.

I think I have a lot of fluff authors. Luanne Rice, Kristin Hannah, Sophie Kinsella, Jane Green, Marian Keyes, Jennifer Weiner, Nora Roberts, Fern Michaels, Belva Plain....I could go on and on!

For me fluff is usually a cozy mystery. I enjoy Lillian Jackson Braun's Cat Who series and Joanna Fluke. I just bought a book by Rhys Bowen and can't wait to get started. It is a new series of hers that takes place in 1930's England. I call these fluff because although there is a murder, the story revolves around the sleuth, and not around a gruesome crime. They are simply light-hearted and fun.

Hi. Tera. I use the same term! Fluff books. Something you can read for strict enjoyment and it doesn't feel like you have to think too much to follow along. You enjoy the characters and yet you are not going to cry the following day as you tell a friend how a character died in the book.

I use Nora Roberts as fluff books. I know I can pick up just about any of her books and enjoy them. Mary Higgins Clark is good for that too. I like the light mysteries, something that keeps you interested. I have one book I read ages ago and put it aside with intention of add the author to my list of fluff author. I totally forgot about her until I read your post. Shirley Damsgaard

Also, I found YA books can sometimes be a light, fluffy read.

Lori wrote: "I think I have a weird definition of "fluff." I include the obvious books, but I also include Jane Austen because those don't have complicated plots."

Wow, Jane Austen books are fluff reads for you?! Wow, is all I can say to that, lol!

I love fluff. I try to alternate. Fluff is good for bedtime too, so it doesn't keep me up all night.

I just recently saw one of my favorite "fluff" books on the bargin table at B&N "Manny" by Holli Peterson. A fun spin on a Nanny. It recieved poor reviews but I thought it was great fun and really enjoyed it.

Jane Porter books are what I call "sherbet" books (fluff). They're the kind of books I use to clean my brain palate after something heavy. Also Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and most recently "Getting Rid of Matthew" by Jane Fallon.

Roxy, once again, we are one and the same. ;) Two of my fave fluff authors!!

Holli and Jo, I've only ever actually read Pride and Prejudice, which I enjoyed, a while ago. Even as a 13 year old I knew it didn't compared to Dickens in complexity. They're just easy to read, which I consider fluff.

Lisa - LOL! Sherbet books! hahaha I love that analogy! Its perfect!!

That's a good one Lisa! Instead of fluff we should call them sherbet. i like it.

I read a lot of chick lit and cozy mysteries. Those are my fluff.

This term "cozy mystery" has been popping up lately and I'm going to assume its like the books my grandma loves. The ones where its a fun, light mystery and no gore or guts flung around in it? Am I right?

What authors are out there that qualify as this type of book? I'd love to know!

Holli, there's a website, www.cozy-mystery.com, that defines cozy mysteries and has all kinds of authors listed in alphabetical order and tells about their books. It explains the concept better than I, but yes the ones I read are light, funny and no gore or guts!

Wonderful Melissa, thank you!

You're quite welcome! I'm glad I could help!

Melissa, thanks for the link to the cozy mystery site. I finally had time to check it out - what fun! There was even a category for locales - and a Minnesota one at that. Ya-sure, you-betchya!

Holli wrote: "This term "cozy mystery" has been popping up lately and I'm going to assume its like the books my grandma loves. The ones where its a fun, light mystery and no gore or guts flung around in it? Am..."

Pretty much, Holli. There are tons of different series. One for every hobby, interest, time period, etc. that you can possibly imagine. The website Melissa posted is fabulous for finding out more information about the genre. Most of the series I enjoy are Berkley Prime Crime (publisher) books and their website is also a good resource.

http://berkleysignetmysteries.com/

I really loved the Shopaholic Books..I read them all as soon as they came out! I have read a few Marian Keyes novels as well - Rachel's Holiday is a laugh riot and The Other Side of the Story is also good for a satisying, light read.
I read all of the Twilight novels as well, and even though there are a lot of reviewers on here who would consider them to be complete garbage, they are fun reads with a different subject matter than I generally choose to read. The whole premise of the series is a little ridiculous, but I found them enjoyable (I also read them when I was recovering from surgery in the hospital, so I couldn't have handled anything heavier!)
Another series I loved to read for fluff is the Jessica Darling series by Megan McCafferty.

I refer to fluff books as "dessert books" because they are sinfully delicious, empty calories! Loved all of Lauren Weisberger's books, but The Devil Wears Prada was by far my favorite. Also, Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes was very enjoyable. It stars a protagonist who we love and just can't seem to hate no matter how spoiled she is!

Thanks so much Katie!

Gaby Have you read Chasing Harry Wienston? I really want to read that. I loved the movie Devil Wears Prada. I didnt read the book. I just loved Meryl Streep.

I have the feeling I might want one of these after I finish The Bell Jar... I really like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries but I might try to get into another Carl Hiassen. Otherwise I could go for some nice fluffy chick lit like Misery Loves Cabernet. I thought the title was just too funny to pass up!