Jennifer ikedas skillful narration perfectly captures both julies inner turmoil and ashleighs sheer enthusiasm. So when ashleys newest enthusiasm is for julies favorite book, pride and prejudice, she should be thrilled, right. When someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Polly shulman s enthusiasm is an absolutely fabulous book. Shes here on look books today for a short interview. Buy enthusiasm book online at best prices in india on. I had a blast reading polly shulmans novel enthusiasm, her homage to jane austens pride and prejudice. Polly shulman audio books, best sellers, author bio. I picked up polly shulman s enthusiasm on the glowing recommendation of a fellow librarythinger. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. 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.
She has written about edible jellyfish, brains, egyptian tombs, and centenarians. The grimm legacy, the wells bequest, and the poe estate. Polly shulman s first novel enthusiasm came out in 2006. Polly shulman is the author of enthusiasm, a novel for young adults. Polly shulman author of the grimm legacy goodreads. About enthusiasm when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Elizabeth spires is the author of the childrens book the mouse of amherst and now the green blade. Now it is jane austens pride and prejudice, which just happens to be julies favorite book. 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. There are plenty of reasons for readers of young adult books to be enthusiastic about polly shulman s new novel, enthusiasm. A firsttime novelist pens a jane austeninspired romantic comedy of.
Dec 19, 20 polly shulman is a very impressive author. 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. Mar 21, 2016 there are plenty of reasons for readers to be enthusiastic about polly shulman s new novel, enthusiasm. The book is told from the point of view of julie, who is best friends with always enthusiastic ashleigh. This acclaimed book by polly shulman is available at in several formats for your ereader. Written by polly shulman, audiobook narrated by suzanne toren. Enthusiasm by polly shulman book cover, description, publication history. Darcylike boy and struggle to hide their true feelings from one another while rehearsing for a school. Created by little willow for bildungsroman view on little willow for bildungsroman share.
Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Polly shulman has edited and written articles about books, infinity, edible jellyfish, planets, circuses, and many other subjects for the new york times. I read polly shulman s grimm legacy series of books, which were very sweet, and got around to reading her first young adult novel, enthusiasm. Discover book depositorys huge selection of polly shulman books online. Browse polly shulmans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. I had a blast reading polly shulman s novel enthusiasm, her hommage to jane austens pride and prejudice. It is a young adult romance but even adults will enjoy this uncomplicated and sweet story. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. It was very well written and interesting especially finding shulmam the jane austen and other literary references. Enthusiasm, like pride and prejudice, bubbles over with romantic misunderstandings and comic confusion. Before julie knows what hit her, she and ash are deckedout in 19thcentury garb, smelling like mothballs, and. So i bought the ebook and have since read it multiple times.
As an adult, people find it strange i read ya, but polly shulman is a wonderful author and this boom another great read. Polly shulmans enthusiasm for jane austen is infectious. If youre thinking about learning to play an instrument and cant decide between a tuba and a piccolo, you can borrow both and try them out. Jul 01, 2009 enthusiasm starts a bit slow, and maybe a bit boring, but keep reading because it gets better. Enthusiasm isbn 9780142409350 pdf epub polly shulman. See all books authored by polly shulman, including the grimm legacy, and the. Books by polly shulman authors like polly shulman what.
Enthusiasm makes the difference by norman vincent peale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Polly shulman julie and ashleigh, high school sophomores and jane austen fans, seem to fall for the same mr. The books take place in the newyork circulating material repository, a magical library that lends out objectseverything from tea sets and hockey sticks to marie antoinettes everyday wig. Books by polly shulman authors like polly shulman what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Polly shulmans enthusiasm is an absolutely fabulous book. The book is told from the point of view of julie, who is best friends with alwaysenthusiastic ashleigh. Enthusiasm starts a bit slow, and maybe a bit boring, but keep reading because it gets better. Enthusiasm isbn 9780142409350 pdf epub polly shulman ebook. Enthusiasm by polly shulman 2007, paperback for sale. Polly shulman has written about edible jellyfish, egyptian tombs, infinity, blind dates, books, brains, centenarians, circuses, and cinematic versions of jane austen novels, for the new york times, discover, newsday, salon, slate, scientific american, archaeology, and the village voice, among more about polly shulman. It is full of fascinating characters, funny situations, and even romance. Firsttime novelist polly shulman has earned glowing critical praise for this funny and romantic tale that even miss austen herself would be proud of.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She is an alumna of yale, where she majored in math. Shulman blends modern fantasy, humor, and adventure, with a touch of romance. This is exactly the type of book i would have loved as a young teen romantically predictable and clever.
Polly shulman s romantic comedy enthusiasm isnt so much an adaptation, as it is a crash course on austen themes, plot devices, and trivia. A fizzy confectionthe story buzzes along at a delightful clip. Feb 12, 2006 polly shulmans enthusiasm, her first novel, brims over with unironical wholesomeness. Enthusiasm, by polly shulman and twilight, by stephenie. Jennifer ikeda julie and ashleigh, high school sophomores and jane austen fans, seem to fall for the same mr. As long as they have known each other, ash has been obsessed with one thing or another. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I also am impressed the way polly shulman presents the characters in enthusiasm. But, enthusiasm is a book that has a sort of comedic lilt to it that everyone will love. Polly shulman has edited and written articles about books, infinity, edible jellyfish, planets, circuses, and many other subjects for the new york times, science, salon, and many other publications. A couple of years went by and i couldnt remember the name of the book, so from time to time id think of it and do random searches to try to figure out the title or author. I will admit i would normally not read a book such as enthusiasm. The story of two teenage girls, best friends all their lives, who find themselves attracted to the same boy, reads like a.
Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more. Her best friend ashleigh, on the other hand, is an enthusiast. 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. Sep 06, 2007 there are plenty of reasons for readers to be enthusiastic about polly shulman s new novel, enthusiasm. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamp s. The mc needs to grow a backbone and become a little more aware of the world around her, but she has good friends and the romances are cute. 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. If youre thinking about learning to play an instrument and cant decide between a tuba and a. 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. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. There is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. Polly shulman is also the author of the grimm legacy a bank street best book and mythopeic fantasy award finalist and enthusiasm.
The storyline and characters for enthusiasm are excellent. Enthusiasm by polly shulman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse polly shulman s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. I loved the grimm legacy and that it why i have this a shot. Click to read more about enthusiasm by polly shulman. Once i was able to see enthusiasm as a sister to shoujo, it became a lot more enjoyable. Polly shulmans awardwinning fantasy series, for ages 10 and up, consists of three novels. But it is a fun, light, high school romance, and a good start for a new author. Sep 06, 2007 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. Polly shulmans enthusiasm, her first novel, brims over with unironical wholesomeness. Fans of jane austen and meg cabot, and maureen johnson alike will swoon for polly shulman s charming novel. Ashleighs current interest is the book pride and prejudice, and her latest scheme. She puts cayenne pepper in her chocolate cookies and reads forgotten books with frontispieces.
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