'I am SO in love.this is exactly the kind of thing I needed and wanted to read.' 'Enchanting and funny.Hale's clever books just get better and better.' This book is hilarious.So, pull up your beach chairs, ladies, and enjoy this gem.' 'A charming world that provides an entertaining diversion from the hustle and bustle of modern life.' 'I own three copies-one to keep pristine and beautiful, one to read, and one to force on my friends.' Linda Hillegass, Lee Booksellers, Lincoln, NE, for Book Sense Picks 'Tantalizing, funny, absolutely satisfying, and surprising to the last page, this delicious confection will be devoured by die-hard Austen fans.' 'An homage to Austen and Fielding….Austenland offers hope that after years of fruitless searching for a companion, just when you're ready to give up on love, it will find you all on its own.' 'Another Austen retread that'll become a classic a la Bridget Jones' Diary: Shannon Hale's sharp book 's so gloriously satisfying.' Austenland features this deliciously weird yet plausible concept.The ending is funny, moving and a real surprise.' 'Imagine a place where Austen fans could live like their favorite Austen heroines. 'Sharp writing, a wry heroine.an utterly enjoyable tribute.' Definitely my favorite modern take on Austen. Liz B., A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy 'A clever confection for fans of contemporary Austen knockoffs.' Publisher's Weekly STARRED REVIEW for the audio book *'This is perfect summer beach listening for fans of chick lit, romance or Jane Austen.' 'Endlessly charming., intriguing setup and abundant wit.' 'The best Austen tribute since Karen Joy Fowler’s The Jane Austen Book Club.chick lit with soul., there’s a laugh on nearly every page - Hale, like Austen, is adept at subtly skewering the ridiculous.' A Glamour magazine '7 Things You're Going to Love this Month'.Featured on NPR's Morning Edition with Linda Wortheimer and in Newsweek magazine.Over six months as the Amazon #1 bestseller in 'Single Women'.The Salt Lake County Library System Reader's Choice Award winner.A Wall Street Journal notable book for summer.

Austenland by Shannon Hale