Jen Lancaster

summer time must reads

I stumbled across the name of an author, Jen Lancaster, on FB and my life suddendly became a lot funnier. I have never connected on a funny life kind of way with an author prior to this. Her ability to connect with readers is her true gift. She writes her life which inturn is the same for many of us. I laughed so hard so often people would ask me what I was reading. Fantastic books! view more

Honest and Hilarious

Jen Lancaster is an honest, hilarious writer who says everything that's on her mind. I never thought reading someone's memoir could be this enjoyable. If you ever get the chance to attend a reading or book signing- DO IT! She's fabulous in person, and having her tell the story is actually even funnier, if you can believe it. Such a Pretty Fat was my favorite. view more

every book is an amusing read

Jen Lancaster is one of my favorite authors. She can always make me crack a smile. Her books are typically memoirs of her life experiences which are made more interesting by her dry sense of humor and unapologetic honesty. The perfect read to relax and laugh with. view more

Jen Lancaster makes me laugh out loud!

I am currently reading Jen's newest book My Fair Lazy. I judge a book on its ability to make me laugh out loud....she has scored a 10 on all four of her books so far! I completely identify with her champagne taste on a beer budget! view more

Such A Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster

I have to admit, I am a sucker for snarky, humorous memoirs. It started off when a friend of mine, loaned me Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress by Susan Jane Gillman. I came across Such a Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster I?m not even sure HOW I learned this book existed, but I pined for this for awhile. Eventually, I snatched this baby up. And let me tell you, not a single regret! I have to say, it is a rare occurrence for me to literally laugh out loud while reading, but more then once I found my sides cramping up, my chest heaving, and the blood rushing to my head to hold in my laughter so I don?t wake those sleeping while I read this book. I am NOT a giggler, but this book had me giggling like I was a 12-year-old girl at a slumber party. Far beyond dieting and a journey to self-betterment, Lancaster takes you on a trip and shows you that life is more than trying to fit into a size 2. A Weight Watchers ad from 2008 boasts ?Live or Diet?, and this book fully embodies this theory. A must read for anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and thought ?I?m fat? When did this happen?? or really anyone who has ever tried to diet. Jennifer Lancaster puts into words what EVERY dieter has thought, and then some. Don?t expect this book to preach and teach you how to lose weight. Instead, expect to hear every grumbling complaint you?ve ever uttered, pining for that Haagen Das or that Triple Chocolate Chunk brownie while chewing on a tasteless rice cake. From Weight Watcher members grumbling about birthday cake, to her hatred of Barbie the personal trainer, to the guy on the bus that calls her a ?fat bitch?, Jen Lancaster is the typical bitter dieter, and this book will have you yelling ?YES!? and ?EXACTLY!? in every single chapter. Do yourself a big favor, and read this book. Dieters and non-fat people alike will love this humor filled memoir. Jen Lancaster is an amazing author, and I?m personally looking forward to reading her other works. As soon as I stop giggling. view more