06 - A Book with an Overweight Main Character Whose Story Isn't About Losing Weight

[Nadine in NY]

A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight


As a fat person, I have some misgivings about this one. I remember last time we had a category like this, they used the word "fat" and a lot of people were offended. I wonder how this one will go over?

I'll probably find a contemporary romance to read, and I see If the Shoe Fits is on my TBR



Listopia list is Here: A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight

[As You Wish]

If the Shoe Fits is great! I actually really enjoyed it despite hating the whole "reality dating" tv genre.

[Emma's Things to Read]

I read If the Shoe Fits last time this was a propt

[Gillian]

I loved If the Shoe Fits!

[K.L.]

I do like the fact that this prompt focuses on a story that isn't about the main character losing weight. I think a romance novel will probably work well for this one.

[Katy]

I might read a biography about Taft.

[Jennifer W]

I'm thinking along the lines of Katy and finding a person from history who was portly....
Darn! Historical research? ;)

[Sasha]

I don't normally read much contemporary romance, but for whatever reason, Zora Books Her Happy Ever After appeals to me for this.

[Conny]

For the romance readers, may I recommend Olivia Dade? All her main characters are plus-size and comfortable in their own skins.

[Laura Ruth]

Anything in the Number One Ladies Detective Agency Series Set 1-10 by Alexander McCall Smith would fit.

[Toni]

the Brown Sister trilogy would fit here. I read them this year for 3 of the 2025 prompts. they're written by Talia Hibbert. Very funny and entertaining

[Kenya]

Second the Olivia Dade recommendation, especially Spoiler Alert and Zomromcom. For other authors, One to Watch (for reality TV fans) and The Love Con (for a nerdier romance with a plus-sized female lead).

[Bluebelle-the-Inquisitive (Catherine)]

I really recommend 2 Sisters Detective Agency. I don't know what I'm going to read yet.

[Bookworm_0413]

Kenya wrote: "Second the Olivia Dade recommendation, especially Spoiler Alert and Zomromcom. For other authors, One to Watch (for reality TV fans) and [book:The L..."

I'm going to read Zomromcom for this one!

[Jennifer]

If you’re looking for something not romance oriented I found Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway series on a search. I’ve been wanting to read this series FOR YEARS. The first book is The Crossing Places. Also Winnie the Pooh is an option lol.

[Dea]

Wouldn't Dumplin' fit this prompt? I loved that book! Wonderful relationship development, and character development, all in a great story!

[Acidic Quagga]

I think this qualifies:


Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe by Preston Norton

I'll know better once I actually read the book. If anyone knows otherwise, feel free to let me know.

[Bea]

Laura Ruth wrote: "Anything in the Number One Ladies Detective Agency Series Set 1-10 by Alexander McCall Smith would fit."

Thank you for reminding me that this series has a large woman in it. I dearly adore Precious Ramotswe. I had to look to see if there was a new book that I had not read yet...and yes.

[Audrey]

The Cocky Kingman series by Amy Award would fit here. It’s very funny and entertaining ( steamy rom com) great to read during football season too

[Karen]

Stretching category -- Piglet by Lottie Hazell - MC has had a varied weight. Great book!

Heavy by Kiese Laymon

Milk Fed by Melissa Broder - on my TBR forever - Second main character described as "zaftig".