CNN: "Chick lit" an offshoot of romance novels, UB pop culture expert says

An Associated Press article reports on a new book that is stretching the "chick lit" genre of literature with its close-up view of the world of hip-hop, and quotes Elayne Rapping, UB professor of American studies and a pop-culture expert, who calls chick lit an offshoot of romance novels. The article appeared in a number of outlets, including CNN and the Miami Herald. Go to article.