I like chick-lit(novels). I'm looking for a new read. Preferably, some sort of modern day Cinderella story with a handsome "prince" included. Any suggestions of novels I may like? Thanks
2006-10-15 07:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Jeannie S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If you expand it to modern-day fairy tales, Enchantment by Orson Scott Card is a great modern-day version of Sleeping Beauty. And if you expand it to be novelizations of fairy tales in general, (rather set in the past or present) then Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, Beast by Donna Jo Napoli, Spindle's End by Robin McKinley, or Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire come to mind.
Here is a great website you should explore at length:
http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/
2006-10-15 07:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ella Enchanted. She saves herself, country, and prince. Her prince named Charmont called Char. Modern day idea of a woman saving the day without dropping a hanky.
2006-10-15 07:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not exactly modern, it was written in the 1940's but, Crimson Roses by Grace Livingston Hill is pretty good. It's one of my favorite romances. It's more of the sweet and innocent kind instead of the steamy tawdry kind.
2006-10-15 13:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by dreamweaver_catcher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a modern setting, but a good read nonetheless. "Ever After" by Rebecca...somebody. It's been awhile, but she mixes all sorts of popular fairy tales into one fabulous novel.
2006-10-15 15:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ophelia J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out the Princess Diaries series. The movies are pretty good and I think you would enjoy the books. Also, check out Ella Enchanted.
2006-10-15 07:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh God!!Read Marianne Keyes or Jill Mansell books!!So good and so so sinfullly delicious ;)
2006-10-15 08:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by eeyore389 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try any janet evanovich novels. she writes mysteries, but has a really good "full" series... like full tilt, full bloom, etc.
2006-10-15 08:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no good new ones
2006-10-15 07:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋