Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. The book is told from the point of view of julie, who is best friends with always enthusiastic ashleigh. Shulman blends modern fantasy, humor, and adventure, with a touch of romance. She has never dared to crash a dance, but when she was in high school she sometimes wrote her math homework in rhyme and meter. Polly shulmans enthusiasm for jane austen is infectious. A fizzy confectionthe story buzzes along at a delightful clip. It is full of fascinating characters, funny situations, and even romance. Fans of jane austen and meg cabot, and maureen johnson alike will swoon for polly shulman s charming novel.
She has written about edible jellyfish, brains, egyptian tombs, and centenarians. I loved the grimm legacy and that it why i have this a shot. Browse polly shulman s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. It was very well written and interesting especially finding shulmam the jane austen and other literary references. So when ashleys newest enthusiasm is for julies favorite book, pride and prejudice, she should be thrilled, right.
Dec 19, 20 polly shulman is a very impressive author. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more. 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. 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 is an alumna of yale, where she majored in math. Polly shulman author of the grimm legacy goodreads. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Polly shulman s romantic comedy enthusiasm isnt so much an adaptation, as it is a crash course on austen themes, plot devices, and trivia. Enthusiasm makes the difference by norman vincent peale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Polly shulman has edited and written articles about books, infinity, edible jellyfish, planets, circuses, and many other subjects for the new york times. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Her best friend ashleigh, on the other hand, is an enthusiast. Polly shulmans enthusiasm is an absolutely fabulous book. 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. But it is a fun, light, high school romance, and a good start for a new author. Enthusiasm isbn 9780142409350 pdf epub polly shulman ebook.
Polly shulman julie and ashleigh, high school sophomores and jane austen fans, seem to fall for the same mr. Jennifer ikedas skillful narration perfectly captures both julies inner turmoil and ashleighs sheer enthusiasm. Mar 21, 2016 there are plenty of reasons for readers to be enthusiastic about polly shulman s new novel, enthusiasm. 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. Shes here on look books today for a short interview. Click to read more about enthusiasm by polly shulman.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. As an adult, people find it strange i read ya, but polly shulman is a wonderful author and this boom another great read. Enthusiasm when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. There are plenty of reasons for readers of young adult books to be enthusiastic about polly shulman s new novel, enthusiasm.
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. The storyline and characters for enthusiasm are excellent. Ashleighs current interest is the book pride and prejudice, and her latest scheme. Feb 12, 2006 polly shulmans enthusiasm, her first novel, brims over with unironical wholesomeness. Jennifer ikeda julie and ashleigh, high school sophomores and jane austen fans, seem to fall for the same mr. See all books authored by polly shulman, including the grimm legacy, and the.
Enthusiasm by polly shulman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. When someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Polly shulman audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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. Written by polly shulman, audiobook narrated by suzanne toren. It is a young adult romance but even adults will enjoy this uncomplicated and sweet story. Stephanie meyer, author of twilight there is little more likely, isbn 9780142409350 buy the enthusiasm ebook. 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. So i bought the ebook and have since read it multiple times. About enthusiasm when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue.
This acclaimed book by polly shulman is available at in several formats for your ereader. The grimm legacy, the wells bequest, and the poe estate. There is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. 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.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Enthusiasm by polly shulman, 9780142409350, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Before julie knows what hit her, she and ash are deckedout in 19thcentury garb, smelling like mothballs, and. Polly shulman s first novel enthusiasm came out in 2006. Buy enthusiasm book online at best prices in india on. Polly shulmans awardwinning fantasy series, for ages 10 and up, consists of three novels. Darcylike boy and struggle to hide their true feelings from one another while rehearsing for a school. Polly shulmans enthusiasm, her first novel, brims over with unironical wholesomeness. Enthusiasm, like pride and prejudice, bubbles over with romantic misunderstandings and comic confusion.
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. Enthusiasm isbn 9780142409350 pdf epub polly shulman. This is exactly the type of book i would have loved as a young teen romantically predictable and clever. Enthusiasm, by polly shulman and twilight, by stephenie.
The book is told from the point of view of julie, who is best friends with alwaysenthusiastic ashleigh. Once i was able to see enthusiasm as a sister to shoujo, it became a lot more enjoyable. 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. Firsttime novelist polly shulman has earned glowing critical praise for this funny and romantic tale that even miss austen herself would be proud of. Books by polly shulman authors like polly shulman what. I had a blast reading polly shulmans novel enthusiasm, her homage to jane austens pride and prejudice. Now it is jane austens pride and prejudice, which just happens to be julies favorite book. If youre thinking about learning to play an instrument and cant decide between a tuba and a. 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. Polly shulman is the author of enthusiasm, a novel for young adults. I picked up polly shulman s enthusiasm on the glowing recommendation of a fellow librarythinger.
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. As long as they have known each other, ash has been obsessed with one thing or another. Sep 06, 2007 there are plenty of reasons for readers to be enthusiastic about polly shulman s new novel, enthusiasm. Jul 01, 2009 enthusiasm starts a bit slow, and maybe a bit boring, but keep reading because it gets better. Enthusiasm by polly shulman book cover, description, publication history. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A firsttime novelist pens a jane austeninspired romantic comedy of.
I had a blast reading polly shulman s novel enthusiasm, her hommage to jane austens pride and prejudice. She puts cayenne pepper in her chocolate cookies and reads forgotten books with frontispieces. Polly shulman books list of books by author polly shulman. Polly shulman s enthusiasm is an absolutely fabulous book. Polly shulman is also the author of the grimm legacy a bank street best book and mythopeic fantasy award finalist and enthusiasm. 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. I also am impressed the way polly shulman presents the characters in enthusiasm. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Discover book depositorys huge selection of polly shulman books online. Browse polly shulmans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. 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. But, enthusiasm is a book that has a sort of comedic lilt to it that everyone will love. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Books by polly shulman authors like polly shulman what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists.
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. Enthusiasm starts a bit slow, and maybe a bit boring, but keep reading because it gets better. Elizabeth spires is the author of the childrens book the mouse of amherst and now the green blade. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamp s.