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I loved the Sophie Kinsella Shopaholic series..

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smallstepsonly · 26/07/2021 21:01

Please recommend me something similar. I laughed out loud more than I can remember..

I've read some of her other books but didn't enjoy them as much.

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Lovesicecreams · 02/11/2021 21:29

I second both Katie Fforde and Bridget Jones

Newnormal99 · 02/11/2021 21:27

It's take me ages to remember the name but
I like lots of the authors mentioned here. Also Paige toon.

NameChangeADHD · 02/11/2021 21:27

Thanks for posting this, OP! Found some new book ideas thanks to your thread

Almostascot · 02/11/2021 21:16

I might be way off the mark with this suggestion but I have really enjoyed the Thursday murder club and the man who died twice by Richard Osman. Very different subject matter as they are crime. However, full of humour and flawed but likeable characters. Not the most believable plot lines but lovely escapism.

OhMyfanwy · 02/11/2021 21:05

Me too @notawittyname1954, I think I've read it three times now

notawittyname1954 · 31/10/2021 18:20

I love Sophie Kinsella's 20s girl.

Tuliptulip · 30/10/2021 23:03

India Knight, Don’t you want me - almost 20 years old but has one of the funniest sex scenes I have ever read…

Mykittensaremyfriends · 30/10/2021 22:55

Lisa Jewell

Waitwhat23 · 30/10/2021 22:48

For escapism, I enjoy Hester Browne's books, particularly The Little Lady Agency

Danikm151 · 30/10/2021 22:29

The debt and the doormat series

Chakraleaf · 30/10/2021 22:24

I loved twenties Girl.

Kyliealwayshadthebestdisco · 08/09/2021 00:47

Louise Pentland’s books starting Robyn Wilde. Also the Why Mummy Drinks series!

Beeleave · 23/08/2021 21:58

@ReadingIsFundamental thank you for that! I will follow them. I had a tricky spell and these books really helped distract me, I will look forward to the next one

bubblebubblebubbletrouble · 23/08/2021 21:35

In addition to many of the authors already mentioned - particularly Jane Fallon & Marian Keyes have a look at Louise Bagshawe, and her sister Tilly Bagshawe and Tamsina Perry. Not as down to earth maybe as Becky Bloomwood, but fantastic escapism/how the other half live etc.

ReadingIsFundamental · 23/08/2021 21:27

@Beeleave I follow the authors on insta and they’ve recently announced the release date for the 4th Aisling book - I think it’s October some time (I assume it will be released in the U.K. at the same time as Ireland but don’t know.)

The title is Aisling in the City and apparently she heads to NY. I’m really looking forward to it, I think Aisling is a fantastic character.

@shiningcuckoo I read the Temp years and years ago & really liked it then discovered the author turned to crime novels under the name Alex Marwood - the ones I’ve read by her were really good.

Beeleave · 21/08/2021 16:04

I was coming on to suggest the Aisling books by emer Mclysaght too... really funny and relatable with great characters. I am hoping they do another one

Areyouboredyet · 21/08/2021 14:53

Twenties girl - also Sophie Kinsella had me in stitches. I loved it so much I read it a few times and laughed every time. Jill Mansell books are really good too.

moralcompass · 21/08/2021 14:50

Thanks for all these! Look forward to going through them

PaddingtonsHat · 20/08/2021 20:35

Jill Mansell
Recently discovered Jo Thomas accidentally and loving the European sun drenched settings.
Lucy Dillon books

For something a bit (but not much) grittier Kerri Fisher

shiningcuckoo · 20/08/2021 20:29

It's more than 20 years old now, but I've read The Temp by Serena Mackesy many times. It's a great comfort read and is less outlandish than the shopaholic books.

AlfieandAnnieRose · 16/08/2021 07:39

I love the books by Sophia Money-Coutts, just finished ‘the wish list’. Her books are also light, funny and easy to read with a bit of romance.

ReadingIsFundamental · 12/08/2021 22:54

I like lots of the authors recommended above, but would also suggest the Aisling series by Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght. Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling is the first in the series - they are very funny but deal with some serious topics too and Aisling is a brilliant heroine.

Roselilly36 · 12/08/2021 17:12

My favourite books are by Milly Johnson, I am currently ready my one true North.

MiddleParking · 12/08/2021 17:08

Tess Stimson is good - especially The Adultery Club. Also, Pear Shaped by Stella Newman is a fantastic read in that genre and I liked Leftovers by her too. Plus The Dating Detox (much better than the title) and A Girl Like You by Gemma Burgess.

LBirch02 · 12/08/2021 16:51

Liane Moriarty as has been said upthread was brilliant

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