Austenland
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  • 1
    Austenland: A Novel | Shannon Hale
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    Austenland: A Novel

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    • By Shannon Hale
    • Narrated By Katherine Kellgren
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    Jane Hayes is a seemingly normal young New Yorker, but she has a secret. Her obsession with Mr. Darcy, as played by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is ruining her love life: no real man can compare. But when a wealthy relative bequeaths her a trip to an English resort catering to Austen-crazed women, Jane's fantasies of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman suddenly become realer than she ever could have imagined.

    Fun read

    I thought this was entertaining, although a bit slow and unbelievable at parts. We read it for our book club and most everyone got some fun out of re..Show More »

    Reviewed on May 12 2008 by Kim (Cedar Park, TX, USA)
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    Midnight in Austenland | Shannon Hale
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    Midnight in Austenland

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    • By Shannon Hale
    • Narrated By Stina Nielsen
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    In this follow-up to Austenland, Charlotte Kinder is eager to escape the numbness she feels after her divorce. Deciding to get away, she visits the Regency-themed Pembrook Park resort in England, where talented actors set the perfect scene. But with everyone playing a role, it’s hard to distinguish reality from fantasy. So when Charlotte’s heart stirs, she wonders if she’s simply caught up in the experience - or if her ability to feel is finally returning.

    Not anywhere near as good as "Austenland"

    I loved "Austenland" but this is much less well-thought out story. And the narrator is very annoying (actually, Charlotte, the main character, is pre..Show More »

    Reviewed on Sep 21 2012 by MP (Washington, DC United States)