Let’s reclaim this outdated, and frankly sexist, term. As readers we should have no shame in what we choose to read. If a feel-good romance or “chick-lit” book is what we want to read, we should. Pleasure reading with no guilt attached.
Use the links below to read my latest blog posts about “guilty pleasure” reading and my most recent or favorite “guilty pleasure” reads.
“Guilty Pleasure” Review: The Dare by Elle Kennedy
Yes, I am still using the term. But, am I learning that it is not a mark of shame for its reader? Also yes. Two nights ago, I binge read The Dare by Elle Kennedy. I do not care what you think of her books or her writing style. Well, I do, but I refuse…
“Guilty Pleasure” Book Review: The Happy Ever After Playlist
Using the term in quotations makes it not real, right? Remember, no shame allowed on this blog! After Buzzfeed published its list of romance novels to read over the summer (you know, beach reads, mainly targeted at women..which I love,) I immediately put holds on most of them. Buzzfeed does do a great list of…
On “Guilty Pleasure” Reads and My First Review: Verity By Colleen Hoover
When I was in college, studying great works of literature…mostly by white, dead, British men, a friend endlessly mocked me whenever I picked up a “chick lit” book. They would tell me: “You are better than that. You are smarter than that.” It bothered me. It bothered me a lot. At some level, I agreed…
Beyond Three Stars 