Jen Lancaster

Jennifer Lancaster is an American author who gained popularity through her memoirs, detailing her experiences and personal growth. Before becoming an author, Lancaster lived a comfortable life in the corporate world, but after being laid off, she faced financial difficulties and even came close to losing her home. These experiences became the foundation for her first memoir, "Bitter is the New Black."

In addition to "Bitter is the New Black," Lancaster has written several other memoirs, including "Bright Lights, Big Ass," "Such A Pretty Fat," "Pretty in Plaid," "My Fair Lazy," and "Jeneration X." She has also ventured into fiction writing with her book "If You Were Here." Her works have been successful, with over a million copies sold, and she has even earned a spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Lancaster's writing often touches on themes of self-improvement, maturity, and the pursuit of success, sometimes with humorous and disastrous results.

Lancaster's work has been well-received by critics and readers alike. Her novel "Here I Go Again" received three starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly, while her memoir "I Regret Nothing" was named an Amazon Best Book of the Year. She has also been a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards. Lancaster's writing has been featured in various media outlets, including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, NPR All Things Considered, and others.

Lancaster is known for her love of bad television, poor wine, and her unwillingness to give up her Oxford comma. She currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and many ill-behaved pets. Fans of Lancaster can connect with her through her website, jenlancaster.com, or through her social media accounts on Twitter (@altgeldshrugged), Instagram (@jennsylvania), and Facebook (@authorjenlancaster). She also hosts a podcast, "The Stories We'd Tell in Bars," available on various platforms.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 If You Were Here 2011
2 Here I Go Again 2013
3 Twisted Sisters 2014
4 The Best of Enemies 2015
5 By the Numbers 2016
6 The Gatekeepers 2017
7 Housemoms 2023
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Bitter Is the New Black 2006
2 Bright Lights, Big Ass 2007
3 Such a Pretty Fat 2008
4 Pretty in Plaid 2009
5 My Fair Lazy 2010
6 Jeneration X 2012
7 The Tao of Martha 2013
8 I Regret Nothing 2015
9 Stories I'd Tell in Bars 2017
10 Welcome to the United States of Anxiety 2020