Chick Lit Classics is a new feature on Chick Lit Reviews where we highlight the books we feel are classics of the chick lit genre. Feel free to discuss our choices in the comments section!

This week’s Chick Lit Classic title comes from one of the queen’s of chick lit, Louise Bagshawe. It was actually Louise’s books that got me into the genre of Chick Lit, and I’ve read nearly everything she has written because her books are so good. While I like her more modern books, I do think her older titles are some of her better work, and would definitely recommend that people go back and read some of her older books if you’re stuck for something to read. I’ve chosen Tall Poppies as the classic title because it’s the one story that really sticks in my mind as being a fun read, and one that I can read again and again. The old cover (the one I’ve posted here) isn’t particularly great but they have all been updated the publishers which shows you how popular Louise’s older books still are! If you haven’t read it yet, I think you should definitely get hold of Tall Poppies, and enjoy!

“Nina Roth and Elizabeth Savage come from different sides of the world - from utterly different sides of the social track. But under the skin they are the same: desperate to escape from a past which dragged them down, determined to make an extra mark on the world in spite of appalling personal tragedies. Drawn together by coincidence, held together by recognition, they are both determined to succeed. But they are both unlucky in love - and have enemies who will not willingly let them succeed. And the trouble with being a tall poppy is that people always know where to find you …”

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