Back when I interned at Fabulous Magazine (psst you can read about my experience here) I took advantage of the bookshop in the cafeteria and orchestrated a book swap with a friend who was interning at another magazine which led me to the discovery of The Note based on a true story of one little note to a man on the train and how it changed a woman's life. It's actually the story of how Zoë met her husband but with a few editorial liberties. Since then I've read all of her other books - The Distance and The Postcard - and they all follow relatable female characters who are down on their luck experiencing the highs and lows of life. I love a good 'journey' story, especially if it's one of realising your self-worth, discovering things about yourself and loved ones, or learning to be a better person and that's exactly what these stories do. 



A recent discovery of mine, whose works The Flatshare and The Switch were shown on my Instagram feed constantly and raved about within an inch of their lives. Whilst I'm not usually a sucker for an Instagram cliche, I did buy both books and can confirm they are worth the hype. Charming characters, light-hearted escapism in its purest form. Within the plots of both books, there's often a comic misunderstanding or parts that make you cry, but they also left me with a warm fuzziness in my soul akin to when you put on a pair of fluffy socks and sink into a warm duvet in winter.  Her books are the perfect antidote books for in the midst of a pandemic, or just after a long day. I found myself wanting the book to keep going so I could cherish the charm and lightheartedness for a little while longer. Situations are dealt with in a nuanced and delicate manner, but it never feels too easy-going or too cliche roll-your-eyes rom-com style. 




Last but not least is another well-known chick-lit author thanks to the film counterpart of Me Before You starring the dreamy Sam Claflin and Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke. I find Moyes' work is heavily detailed, allowing you to immerse yourself into the characters' experiences as if you're living the events with them. Her tales allow you to disconnect and get lost in another world - whether that is in World War One in The Girl You Left Behind or the tiny English village in Me Before You. Following ordinary women going through things with a few drops of drama, but ones who have enough charisma and charm to relate to. Her way of writing is more immersive and descriptive than some of the others in this post so if you're a sucker for the details, this one is for you!


So there we have it - if you know any authors similar to these that you think I might like please drop me a comment below or message me on social media as I am keen to add to my ever-growing 'to read' list.

Kisses,

Chlo