If you’re fascinated (like I am) about the what goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood with BIG DEALS and BIG MONEY, you will love these books.
I’m talking about the kind of book you can’t put down; the kind where you’re in limbo-time, in a trancelike state — and where you are so invested in the characters that you hope the book never ends — but you can’t wait to get to the last page to see how the author ties everything up — only to discover that there’s a sequel to the first book.
And it’s just as awesome.
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I live an Enchanted Life on the edge of fantasy. Reality for me is, at best, a road not taken.
Although reality can and does rear its ugly head at odd and unexpected moments, that’s the best time for a well-written chick lit novel or two to transport me on a magic carpet ride back to the Land of Princess Rosebud and all that is sparkly.
According to Wikipedia, Chick lit is genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly.
Although this is definitely chick lit, it’s so well written and the characters are so well fleshed out and alive, you’ll be as pleasantly surprised as I was.
(My Ph.D. DIL was as obsessed as I was, so it’s not just me.)
Clare Naylor and Mimi Hare met and became a fantastic writing team. Clare is the author of Love: A User’s Guide and Catching Alice.
Mimi was the director of development at Gracie Films, the company responsible for Jerry Maguire and As Good As It Gets.
They draw upon their own real life experiences for a riveting behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in Hollywood.
I loved reading these novels and I hope you will enjoy them too. Even though they came out a few years ago, it’s still fresh and relevant.
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Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
Great list! I’ll have to check them out!
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I hope you like them, and let me know!
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Prefer to read short articles, not sure if this is due to aging, at times have problems in focusing!
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I understand!
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I loved the covers already, so I had to take a closer look. Can’t imagine reading this though under the Tuscan sun, but it’s something I’d read at work (yes I read while working, blog while working, grocery-shop while working, the works). I remember when ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ came out. I was able to relate a bit as my first proper job was as an editorial assistant for a lifestyle magazine. It wasn’t as cut-throat but had its fair share of editorial behind-the-scene secrets and drama. Will check these out. Thanks for sharing Princess Rosebud 🙂
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I hope you enjoy them, let me know! I LOVED Devil Wears Prada, the film and the book. How interesting about your job as ed. asst. You should write a book, too!
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Ooooh! Having been an assistant myself these books sound fabulously dishy!
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Let me know what you think!
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I will! I am going to get them with my next paycheck!
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Wait, if my DIL is finished with them, I’ll have her send them to you.
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Even better! I’ll wait. I just started the latest Bridget Jones book, so it will take a bit for me to start them anyhow.
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WHAT latest BJ, how do I not have that?
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Well, I think it came out in December. If you haven’t read it or don’t have, I’ll share with you when done!
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Thank you! But I might be obsessed with getting it like tomorrow, we can compare reviews!
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Cool! Lemme know if you get it. I’m only on chapter 5ish.
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I’m gonna order it on Amazon.
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I meant Bridget Jones, sheesh, I should have proofed it before I sent that to you.
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Funny, as I just replied, knew exactly what you meant!
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Well of COURSE 🙂
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