Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Enthusiasm when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. When someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Teenage girls who are serious jane austen fans will be too advanced for this story, but it might be just the book for a less sophisticated 12 or. Enthusiasm by polly shulman and a great selection of related books. About enthusiasm when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. But, enthusiasm is a book that has a sort of comedic lilt to it that everyone will love.
Polly shulman is also the author of the grimm legacy a bank street best book and mythopoeic fantasy award finalist and its companion novel, the wells bequest. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I read polly shulmans grimm legacy series of books, which were very sweet, and got around to reading her first young adult novel, enthusiasm. Whenever someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Although this young adult novel is, strictly speaking, far more of a jane austen derivative than a shakespearerelated book, it was enjoyable enoughand there was shakespeare enough in itto justify a quick post on it here. Interview with polly shulman, author of enthusiasm vulpes libris. Polly shulmans enthusiasm for jane austen is infectious. She decides to crash the school dance at the exclusive boys school in town, in an effort to meet darcy and bingley. There is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. Shulman ties in classic literature such as pride and prejudice and romeo and juliet with great skill and in a way that does them justice. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Shulman wasnt the only one who made this audio book enjoyable.
It is full of fascinating characters, funny situations, and even romance. Discover book depositorys huge selection of polly shulman books online. Polly shulman books list of books by author polly shulman. It had been released in 2006 and was on my to be read list for quite some time until i felt the need for something summerish and light to read. Jennifer ikeda, narrator, made listening to this story pleasant and relaxing for me. A firsttime novelist pens a jane austeninspired romantic comedy of errors as two girls get a part in the boys school musical. Born and bred in new york city, polly shulman attended hunter college. Although this is polly shulmans first book, her tone is so pitch perfect that readers wouldnt know it. Julie cant contain the swiftly changing obsessions of ashleigh, so she goes along with them as best friends do.
Enthusiasm, a modernday takeoff on pride and prejudice, is a fun romantic read that bears no relation to reality there is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. Enthusiasm is a well structured novel that, despite the abundance of humorous moments found within, avoids dissolving into cotton candy fluff. Enthusiasm, like pride and prejudice, bubbles over with romantic misunderstandings and comic confusion. Enthusiasm by polly shulman, 9780142409350, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But i would love to see a movie of enthusiasm directed by whit. Enthusiasm, by polly shulman and twilight, by stephenie meyer. Buy the paperback book enthusiasm by polly shulman at indigo. I will admit i would normally not read a book such as enthusiasm. The storyline and characters for enthusiasm are excellent. She has written for many newspapers and magazines, including the new york times, discover, newsday, salon, slate, smithsonian, scientific american, archaeology, and the village voice. Polly shulman captures the similar literary atmosphere austen exudes through her books. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast.
Polly shulman enthusiasm polly shulman when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Polly shulmans enthusiasm, her first novel, brims over with unironical wholesomeness. Enthusiasm by polly shulman august, 2009 december 3, 2010 meg julie lefkowitz knows where her allegience lies and its all with ashleigh rossi, her childhood best friend and serious enthusiast. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than. For several years now, i checked this out whenever i found it in the library, and i recently decided to add it to my personal library. Polly shulman is the author of enthusiasm, a novel. I believe she had it on her list of recommended reads and i picked it up based on that and the fact that it had a jane austen angle. Enthusiasm isbn 9780142409350 pdf epub polly shulman. Julie never knows what new obsession will catch ashleighs fancy, but she does know shes likely to be drawn into. Polly shulmans enthusiasm is an absolutely fabulous book.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I also am impressed the way polly shulman presents the characters in enthusiasm. Read enthusiasm by polly shulman available from rakuten kobo. Shulman blends modern fantasy, humor, and adventure, with a touch of romance.
Polly shulman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more. I had a blast reading polly shulmans novel enthusiasm, her hommage to jane austens pride and prejudice. I picked up polly shulmans enthusiasm on the glowing recommendation of a fellow librarythinger. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Browse polly shulmans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Polly shulman is also the author of the grimm legacy a bank street best book and mythopoeic fantasy award finalist and its companion novel, the wells. Fans of jane austen and meg cabot, and maureen johnson alike will swoon for polly shulmans charming novel.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The story of two teenage girls, best friends all their lives, who find themselves attracted to the same boy, reads like a love letter to all things ja. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Enthusiasm by polly shulman booksamillion online book. Two best friends experience confusion in love in this nifty little spin on pride and prejudice. Polly shulman has stretched this out over a more realistic several months and fills the space between with amusing anecdotes and the compelling voice of julie lefkowitz. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
Written by polly shulman, audiobook narrated by suzanne toren. There are plenty of reasons for readers of young adult books to be enthusiastic about polly shulmans new novel, enthusiasm. And, honestly, when i think about it, im fairly certain i got this recommendation from stephenie meyers website way back in the day. What follows is a series of misinterpreted and missed signals, dating mishaps, and awkward incidents. The book is told from the point of view of julie, who is best friends with always enthusiastic ashleigh.
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