By the Book | 
so-soEntertaining if you like books, authors, writing, college and libraries (who doesn‘t?!?); however I found it a tad predictable.
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pickThe author has described this book as, "a love letter to books and a love letter to book lovers" and I believe that comes through clear as day! This modern take on Persuasion, about a literature professor reconnecting with an old love, has so many pitch-perfect moments that I felt really connected to as a life-long reader. And with multiple, wonderful scenes set in libraries? What more could we ask for?! #PemberLittens
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pickVery fun, very quick read!! Read some "so-so" reviews about the predictability of the book being a negative, bit in a time where little is predictable (aside from there being bad news), this was a welcome comfort. The writing is good, the characters are endearing. If you're looking for some literary candy, read this one!!
pickOk, the ending raised it from a so-so to a pick for me! The pacing overall was great, but it initially bothered me how there were so many judgy (sp?) descriptions of how women look. And I can‘t blame it on misogyny: the author and main character are women. But that lessened in time and overall I think book lovers will enjoy this story about books, teaching, writing, libraries, etc. Especially if you have 3 fuzzy reading companions!
LOL! My order arrived and thought it was funny how similar these covers were! 😂
panI was very disappointed in this book. I felt that the story was lackluster and could have used more development. The characters were stagnant. I was unimpressed by the writing style.
There is one scene that stands out to me, where the main character is caring for her ailing father. That scene could have been written so much more tenderly. As someone who has gone through those same emotions and actions, I felt this scene was a gross imitation.
pickI was looking for something light and fun to read today and “By the Book” really hit the spot. This charming adaptation of Jane Austen‘s “Persuasion” takes place on a college campus-where the literature professor struggling for tenure discovers the new university President is the man whose heart she broke years before. It was really great living in this book for a few hours. And now I DESPERATELY want to reread “Persuasion.” 💜
My random streak of reading retellings ends tonight with “By the Book.” It‘s a surprisingly sweet adaptation of “Persuasion” about a professor struggling for tenure who discovers her ex-fiancée has just become the president of her college. It‘s a fun, airy book with some hilarious moments, and it‘s a perfect pick-me up on this slow Thursday.
I‘ve run out of retellings and am desperately seeking recs!!!
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As a college English instructor, I related to most of this book, which I quite enjoyed. However, I‘ve come to learn that if a female protagonist cited anything by Austen or the Brontes as her favorite novel, then the rest of the book will basically play out like a modern version of her favorite novel. And that makes things just a little too predictable.
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so-soI really wanted to like this but I just couldn't. Taking on a retelling of anything Austen is tough and unfortunately in this book the characters and love story fell flat. The whole thing was just underwhelming. I appreciate the effort but it just wasn't for me 😞
pickA cute modern romance which I finished in less than 2 days (which is quick for me). I have to admit some frustration with the main female character's decisions/behavior. Since this is a common complaint of mine I think it is more a reflection on me than the books I read.
I'm enjoying this book and coffee this morning. Whipped cream always makes for a great start to the day!
Starting this while watching election returns. Fingers crossed I'm happy with both.🤞
Trying to read this one but I swear I just saw a few snowflakes outside and now I‘m completely distracted!! 😳 ❄️ Too soon. #givehalloweenachance
“It takes time to get over a relationship and that women take breakups harder than men.”
My favorite read so far this month. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a feel good love story with a literary vibe in it. #JuliaSonneborn
so-soA cute modern retelling of Jane Austin‘s Persuasion. It was a breezy and fast read. I was a little disappointed in the romantic element as I never felt the longing or tension between the romantic pair. It ended suddenly with everything resolved happily.
so-soCute, bookish, university story based on Austen‘s Persuasion. Fun, light read, but missing some major depth in the characters, especially in the love interests.
Honestly, what I liked the most were the discussion questions and book club suggestions in the back - deep, thoughtful, and stretching!
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pickDr. Anne Corey, is a professor of classic literature at Fairfax College in California, when *SURPRISE* 10 years after their breakup she hears that the college's new president is her ex-fiancé. The tension of will-they/won't-they is prevalent as they date other people but keep end up in situations alone together. The title comes from an ultimatum from the department head: she must get a book contract in the next 3 months or forfeit her position.
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pickDid you know that those hilarious "By the Book" podcast co-hosts are also authors?
Comedienne Jolenta jovially reveals in her book how the Real Housewives often mimic classic characters in Greek mythology while producer/skeptic Kristen shares a delightful tale about an Amish teenager struggling between her family obligations and a deep desire for reckless romance. I hope they both write sequels. I want to read more! ???
so-soThis book was fine, but pretty predictable. I thought the Austen parallels could have used a lighter touch. I‘m also irrationally irritated about the cover-no one rides a bike, unless I totally missed that. Three annoyed stars.
pickThis was fun to read, although completely and totally predictable. Also, the blurb says that this is a re-telling of Persuasion, which I have not read yet. I‘ll be looking forward to that in the #janeaustenreadalong!
pickYesterday, I mentioned I was rereading Jane Austen‘s “Persuasion,” mostly to remind myself how much I love it. Today, I‘m reading its contemporary retelling, about an English professor who learns that her college‘s new president is her ex-fiancé. This book is totally charming, surprisingly funny (her best friend‘s pep talks are THE BEST) and an absolute love letter to Austen and the bookish girls who love her. I really enjoyed it ???
Everyone needs a friend who will give you this exact pep talk
pickI ❤️ Jane Austen and I ❤️ retellings! I didn‘t really know a lot about Persuasion as it‘s been on my TBR list forever but I loved this book! Full review: https://marthasbookbabble.wordpress.com/2018/03/09/by-the-book/
pickOverall I really liked this book. It was a good retelling of Persuasion. There were some slow moments but it retained all the charm of the original.
You had me at Jane Austen retelling.
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so-soMy expectations for this one might have been too high but I was disappointed. A modern day retelling of Persuasion set in the world of academia but the romance was lacking (hard to create a compelling couple when they hardly have an entire conversation on the pages) and too many pages were spent on the antics of the annoying best friend. Everyone seems to love it so the fact that Persuasion is my favorite Austen could be making me extra critical.
pickPerfect for airport and plane reading✈️📚
Appreciated the academic setting. Great if you‘re looking for a break after weightier tomes ☺️
so-soFinished this ARC (thanks #NetGalley) and while it bills itself as a modern re-telling of Austen‘s Persuasion (which I haven‘t read...YET), I didn‘t get many “feels” from this. I didn‘t really connect much with either H/h, they didn‘t have much on-screen time together, and there were some random sidebars that seemed to be thrown in as “filler”. The ending was nice but rather rushed and abrupt. I had higher hopes. 3.5/5⭐️ #romantsy
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Next up is an ARC from #NetGalley that released two days ago...so I need to be done with it already! 😜 It‘s billed as a modern re-telling of Austen‘s Persuasion (set in collegiate academia). High hopes! 😊 #romantsy
pickThis was such a cute read! A modern retelling of Jane Austen‘s Persuasion, By the Book was sweet and fun. Nothing too unexpected, but it was a lovely read. I voluntarily reviewed an eARC copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
pickI am a sucker for anything sorta, kinda, maybe related to Jane Austen (yes, it may be somewhat cliche but Pride & Prejudice really is one of my favorite books & has been since I first read it) so of course I wanted to read this modern retelling of Persuasion. It‘s a quick, fun read perfect for the plane or vacation or sitting poolside which is to say I enjoyed it (and love the cover) but doubt it will stick with me the same way the original did.
The Wonderful and Surprising History of Sweeney Todd is, I must confess, surprisingly wonderful. I‘m really enjoying it and learning quite a bit. While eminently readable—it‘s Sweeney Todd after all—it is very much a scholarly book. Having finished Part 1, I‘ve decided to switch gears for the evening. And with that decision, I‘m going to start on the book at the top of my book mail pile.
Modern-day retelling of Jane Austen‘s PERSUASION...I am HERE for this!
