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Chick Lit is the literary equivalent of the [[Chick Flick]], referring to books written explicitly for an adult female readership, and meant to appeal to their (presumed) tastes. Rather than referring to books by women or about women in general, it has contracted to represent a specific genre. |
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The heroines are usually young, attractive professional women, and the book will often focus heavily on their relationships, careers, sexuality, shopping tastes and habits, fashion, and so on. The tone is usually light and humorous, possibly self-effacing. |
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Chick Lit is notably different from the [[Romance Novel]] in themes and tone, though there often is a romantic element. Romance publishers often have separate Chick Lit imprints. |
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Successful Chick Lit novels often yield multiple sequels, and several have been adapted for the [[The Movie|big]] [[Chick Flick|screen]] and/or television. |
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== Works sometimes mistaken for Chick Lit: == |
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* ''[[Twilight (novel)|Twilight]]'' and its sequels are actually [[Young Adult]]. Although it has a large adult female [[Periphery Demographic]], it was primarily aimed at teen/tween girls. |
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Revision as of 18:22, 28 June 2014
Chick Lit is the literary equivalent of the Chick Flick, referring to books written explicitly for an adult female readership, and meant to appeal to their (presumed) tastes. Rather than referring to books by women or about women in general, it has contracted to represent a specific genre.
The heroines are usually young, attractive professional women, and the book will often focus heavily on their relationships, careers, sexuality, shopping tastes and habits, fashion, and so on. The tone is usually light and humorous, possibly self-effacing.
Chick Lit is notably different from the Romance Novel in themes and tone, though there often is a romantic element. Romance publishers often have separate Chick Lit imprints.
Successful Chick Lit novels often yield multiple sequels, and several have been adapted for the big screen and/or television.
Works sometimes mistaken for Chick Lit:
- Twilight and its sequels are actually Young Adult. Although it has a large adult female Periphery Demographic, it was primarily aimed at teen/tween girls.
Pages in category "Chick Lit"
The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total.