Here, thirtysomething Margo feels that her life will finally begin once she manages to buy the house of her dreams. With her relatable characters Judy Blume is one of the greatest writers of all time... first gave you the reading bug? Judy Blume was everything to me growing up, and Deenie was the first book that really stole my heart. Deenie goes on quite the journey in this book, from agonising self-consciousness (check) and teenage insecurity (check) to self-acceptance and inner peace (any day now). Though she wrote these books decades ago, Blume really is the greatest of all time.

Source: Daily Mail January 23, 2026 23:50 UTC