"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event,
hosted at Breaking the Spine,
that spotlights upcoming releases
that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
| January 3, 2012 published by Bloomsbury USA I can not wait for this one to come out! I loved Austenland...this is a follow-up for those that can't get enough of Austen and Shannon Hale's writing! |
When Charlotte Kinder treats herself to a two-week vacation at Austenland, she happily leaves behind her ex-husband and his delightful new wife, her ever-grateful children, and all the rest of her real life in America. She dons a bonnet and stays at a country manor house that provides an immersive Austen experience, complete with gentleman actors who cater to the guests' Austen fantasies.
Everyone at Pembrook Park is playing a role, but increasingly, Charlotte isn't sure where roles end and reality begins. And as the parlor games turn a little bit menacing, she finds she needs more than a good corset to keep herself safe. Is the brooding Mr. Mallery as sinister as he seems? What is Miss Gardenside's mysterious ailment? Was that an actual dead body in the secret attic room? And-perhaps of the most lasting importance-could the stirrings in Charlotte's heart be a sign of real-life love?
The follow-up to reader favorite Austenland (which I loved) provides the same perfectly plotted pleasures, with a feisty new heroine, plenty of fresh and frightening twists, and the possibility of a romance that might just go beyond the proper bounds of Austen's world. How could it not turn out right in the end?
Must have..ok must have book 1 first :D
ReplyDeleteOOO....I had no idea there was a new Austenland coming out! Excited! I am very excited!
ReplyDeleteI meant to read her first book, but never did. Glad it got high marks from you. This one sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the first book so I'll be watching for this!
ReplyDeleteYay!! I loved AUSTENLAND. So excited that there will be another. This one seems more sinister, which is not a bad thing. Thanks so much for highlighting this, Staci!! I cannot wait!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I haven't read the first one, but this one sounds magical! Thanks for sharing.
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Ohhhhhhh this sounds good!! :):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good one! Can you believe I have Austenland but haven't read it yet?! Must fix that!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I haven't yet read Austenland (only in the sense that the sequel is now coming out). I love Shannon Hale!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Austenland yet, but I'm pretty sure I have it somewhere in a bookshelf. :) Sounds like I need to find it and read it soon!
ReplyDeleteI have Austenland on my shelf unread. I guess this means I need to get reading that one.
ReplyDeleteOooh, neato! I just read Austenland and adored it! I'm sure the sequel will be equally fantastic. Thanks for the heads-up!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to this one too! I hope the audio is read by Katherine Kellgren!
ReplyDeleteI will probably read this. I enjoyed Austenland and have been seeing a lot of buzz about this one.
ReplyDeleteI've had only a slight introduction to Shannon Hale this year but I loved both books. I need to pick up Austenland. I'm sure this new one will be delightful.
ReplyDeleteMust read, putting it on my tbr list.
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Ayuh, this one has your name written all over it. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI loved Austenland, too!! Will have to read this one.
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ReplyDeleteAwww, the pictures of the dogs you have on your blog are so adorable. Interesting as I've never heard of this book. New follower. Come visit me over at Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good. I love your Edith Wharton quote at the top and the little Daisy!
ReplyDeleteSerena's been telling me that I need to read Austenland, and I guess I need to get on that so I can read this one, too!
ReplyDeleteJust a few days earlier and it could have been a Chrissy present lol.
ReplyDeleteI've never read Austenland although I've seen it around. It looks like I should give it a read though because this one sounds fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAustenland is on my TBR. I think I'll read it next. I understand it is being made into a movie.
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