i am readinh books which are in the house.....i dont do chick lit but Marian Keyes the other side of the story is here...i just readNick McDonnell The Third brother

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...which was also just in the house and thought it was a good to my surprise

so is marain keyes worth reading...does Penguin mean anything at all these days in terms of quality

i like marian but that isn't one of her best.

Keyes is OK I think - she's quite witty and bright. The plots are completely predictable and there are a few cringeworthy moments, but I have a sneaking fondness for her.

Is that the one where they all keep getting books published all over the place?

In general I like Marian too (not too trashy for chick-lit) but if it's that one it's a bit annoying.

I love Marian Keyes, she's one of my fav authors. I have to admit her books are a little bit samey and chick litty, but definatly worth reading. They always make me giggle

I don't do chick lit either but I do like Marian Keyes.

it could be it mentions literary agents and book advances and someone called anton on the back

Keyes is OK for a bright easy read sort of ting I think- she's the best of the bunch. Its not her best book (I ,iked Lucy Sullivan) but readable

Well you can always stop reading if it's too irritating. She is quite funny and lots of what she describes is v. 'true'.

wel yes...i am in the mood for something easy to read but not utter crap lol

I read a few chicklits on holiday and Keyes was the best of the bunch, instantly forgettable, but easy.

i don't do 'chick lit' but always read Marian Keyes

she makes me larf

Yeah - best Marian is 'Rachel's holiday'I think - or the latest one - 'This charming man'
Best quote - 'have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a radiator?'