Chasing Harry Winston

I fell prey to bestseller-itis this week. I normally don't read books just because they are on the bestseller list and everybody else is reading them. But everyone has been asking for Lauren Weisberger's latest, Chasing Harry Winston, and the cover has sparkly diamonds on it, so I decided to indulge. It is summer, after all. It turns out that the story is pretty good.

Three best friends, single and almost thirty, decide to make some changes in their lives. Emmy has recently been dumped after a long-term relationship and decides that instead of looking for her next monogamous relationship, she is going to have a few flings. Adriana, who has had nothing but flings, decides to commit to a serious relationship. And Leigh, who is engaged to the perfect man (perfect for everyone else, just not for her), decides to break off her engagement. The changes they make in their love lives lead to new opportunities in their careers and new experiences.

This is a good read for fans of chick lit. I wouldn't say it's my favorite in this genre, or even in the top 10, but it makes for good summer reading. Each character has her own unique personality, and I especially enjoyed the verbally abusive pet parrot. The outcome for each character is somewhat predictable, but the story is entertaining, nonetheless.