CHICK LIT IS……Chick lit is a term used to denote genre fiction within women's fiction written for and marketed to young women, especially single, working women in their twenties and thirties. The genre sells well, with chick lit titles topping bestseller lists and the creation of imprints devoted entirely to chick lit. It generally deals with the issues of modern women humorously and lightheartedly http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/07/

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Women's fiction is a wide-ranging literary genre that includes various

types of novels that generally appeal more to women than men. They are

usually written by women, are addressed to women, and tell one particular story about women. The genre description is an umbrella

term that covers mainstream novels, romantic fiction, Chick lit and other

sub-genres.

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Starring a young female protagonist in her twenties and thirties, who is usually white, heterosexual and urban (Smith, 2005).

It depicts inspiring and strong female characters and those that want it to portray the reality of young women “grappling with modern life” (Mabry, 2006, p. 193).

Chick Lit features single women in their twenties and thirties ‘navigating their generation’s challenges of balancing demanding careers with personal relationship

Chick Lit also offers more realistic portrait of single life, dating and the dissolution of romantic ideals

Ferriss, Suzanne and Mallory Young (eds). Chick Lit: The New Women Fiction. 2006, p 3

Sisterhood is Out

Female, in 20s or 30s and live in metroThe story is dealing with relationship issues.

Overwhelmed by Choices/ it signifies Female crisis

Consumerism

It Focuses on some kind of self-improvement

The character grows/learns by the end of the book

Michele M. Glasburgh. 2006. CHICK LIT: THE NEW FACE OF POSTFEMINIST FICTION?

Chick Lit: The New Woman’s Fiction. Suzanne Ferris and Mallory Young (eds)Routledge Publishing, 2005.http://www.jasna.org/bookrev/br231p21.html

Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Broadway; Reprint edition (April 13 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0767914767 ISBN-13: 978-0767914765

Andrea Sachs is fresh out of college and eager to build up her resume in order to land her dream job at the New Yorker, even if it means working for the ruthless editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly, at the fashion magazine Runway. Although everyone keeps telling her that a “million girls would kill” for this position, Andrea soon realizes that working for Miranda will be one of the hardest jobs she’ll ever had. Bringing her warm lattes, delivering her dry cleaning, scoring a copy of the latest Harry Potter before it hits the bookstore shelves, and having a skirt flown to Paris the same night are only a few of the tasks Andrea must accomplish as a rookie in the field. The book’s continual romp through the frivolity of the fashion industry provides the reader with countless humorous and absurd incidences that eventually help Andrea to see what is really important: the boyfriend, friends, and family that she has blindly neglected in the spirit of getting ahead in her career. Although Andrea doesn’t end up back with her boyfriend at the end, she has learned valuable lessons in her personal and professional life.

"[A] funny, biting, low-cal treat."-Rush & Molloy, The New York Daily News

"A deliciously witty and gossipy first novel."-Publishers Weekly

"[An] on-the-money kiss-and-tell debut.-Kirkus

From the Hardcover edition.

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The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama film, a loose screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, a recent college graduate who goes to New York City and gets a job as a co-assistant to powerful and demanding fashion magazine editor Miranda Preistley, played by Meryl Streep; the film was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

On its opening weekend, the film was on 2,847 screens. It grossed $27 million, second only to the much

bigger-budget Superman Returns, and added $13 million more during the

first week. This success led Fox to add 35 more screens the next week, the widest domestic distribution the film enjoyed. Although it was never any

week's top-grossing film, it remained in the top 10 through July. Its

theatrical run continued through December 10, shortly before the DVD

release.It had a very successful run in

theaters, making nearly $125 million domestically and over $325 million worldwide, a career high for Meryl

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The Devil Wears Prada topped the charts on its first major European release weekend on October 9, after a strong September Oceania and Latin America opening. It would be the highest-grossing film that weekend in Britain, Spain and Russia, taking in $41.5 million overall. Continued strong weekends as it opened across the rest of Europe helped it remain atop the overseas charts for the rest of the month. By the end of the year only its Chinese opening remained; it was released there on February 28, 2007.

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Publisher: Ballantine BooksBook Type: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780345467560ISBN-10: 0345467566Publication Date: 2/3/2004

Georgie Beauchamp is totally happy and in love with her wonderful, dependable boyfriend, David. However she always daydream about running into her gorgeous ex-boyfriend Mike. While Mike is driving an expensive sports car and looking better than Brad Pitt at the Oscars, she longs to have the glamorous life Mike can offerand starts to think that he might want her back in his arms.

But when he invites her for a weekend in Rome, Georgie is torn. David has always said he’d take her there for the romantic getaway of a lifetime, but his work keeps him totally tied up. So she must choose: David, all comfort and reliability, or Mike, all flirtation and butterfly-stomachs.. But when David shows up unexpectedly, this roman holiday gets a hell of a lot more complicated

“Gemma Townley’s story is infectious, charming and hysterical. She’s an author after my own

heart.”—SHERRIE KRANTZ, author of The Autobiography

of Vivianand Vivian Lives

“As sweet and frothy as a cappuccino, this engaging Roman Holiday-inspired romp reveals

the importance of a ‘victory haircut’ and the transformative powers of shopping at Gucci!”—MELISSA DE LA CRUZ, author of Cat’s Meow

and How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less

“A refreshing, funny, pacy book, it made me want to rush off to Rome and be Audrey Hepburn. I

loved it!”—SOPHIE KINSELLA

Author of Confessions of a Shopaholic

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Rapid sales for a short period of time, steady sales over time, sales in conjunction through other media such as film adaptationsThe popularity on a best-selling author or book may also rest on themes or style. The message of a book permeates a large segment of population

The Greenwood Guide to American Popular Culture.2002, p 1240

The vocabulary is overly simplistic, the plots repetitive and The appeal is in the escapism.

Thus, these novels provide alternatives to what culture demands for women—homemaking, Mr. Right, thin waists, and sexual fidelity—as well as amusing escapes from reality.

These novels allow women to express desire, these arguments stray from proving that chick lit should be studied as great literature. it provides laughter, escapism, and as much temporal pleasure as the final kiss in a film.

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ANNA S. (SanJoseCa) wrote on 11/20/2006

A light-hearted entertaining story, with an unbelievably naive and flaky main character. The novel is witty, humorous and fast-paced, with many reference to the film "Roman Holiday."

Modern English girl has a reliable boyfriend, but when her handsome, dashing ex-boyfriend reappears in her life and invites her to Rome for the weekend, she impulsively decides to accept. An easy chick-lit read, but the stupidity of the main character was kind of annoying.

Sue S. wrote on 1/30/2006

Funny and light. Another story about a misguided but mostly well-meaning young woman. If you like Sophie Kinsella's books, you'll probably like Gemma Townley's, too.

Cybele H. wrote on 8/19/2007

I really enjoyed this book and made me want to go to Rome. Also highly reminded me of Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn.

Keri wrote on 7/19/2007