Jen Lancaster books

Jen Lancaster is an American humor writer and novelist known for her bestselling memoirs, starting with Bitter Is the New Black, and her comic novels about suburban life.

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Bitter Is the New Black 2006 Buy
Bright Lights, Big Ass 2007 Buy
Such a Pretty Fat 2008 Buy
Pretty in Plaid 2009 Buy
My Fair Lazy 2010 Buy
Jeneration X 2012 Buy
The Tao of Martha 2013 Buy
I Regret Nothing 2015 Buy
Stories I’d Tell in Bars 2017 Buy
Welcome to the United States of Anxiety 2020 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
If You Were Here 2011 Buy
Here I Go Again 2013 Buy
Twisted Sisters 2014 Buy
The Best of Enemies 2015 Buy
By the Numbers 2016 Buy
The Gatekeepers 2017 Buy
Housemoms 2023 Buy
The Anti-Heroes 2024 Buy
Peter Pulaski Must Pay 2025 Buy

Jen Lancaster made her name writing memoirs with a sharp tongue and a talent for self-deprecating humor. Starting with Bitter Is the New Black, she turned her own misadventures into stories that readers found both relatable and hilarious. Her non-fiction books cover everything from weight loss attempts to home renovation disasters, all told with the same blunt, funny voice.

Lancaster has also built a successful fiction career. Her novels, including Housemoms, The Anti-Heroes, and The Gatekeepers, often explore the tensions beneath the surface of seemingly comfortable suburban lives. She writes women who are messy, opinionated, and thoroughly entertaining.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jen Lancaster written?

Jen Lancaster has written nineteen books across two series.

What was Jen Lancaster's first book?

Jen Lancaster’s first book is Bitter Is the New Black, published in 2006.

What is Jen Lancaster best known for?

Lancaster is best known for her memoirs, beginning with Bitter Is the New Black (2006), which chronicles her fall from a high-powered career to unemployment and her darkly funny attempts to rebuild. The book became a bestseller and launched a series of popular memoir-style non-fiction books.

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