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Print and Broadcast Media
Attitude
"An addictive take on modern relationships and plenty of in-jokes for Austen fans."
Bookpage
"clever switch-a-roo"
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
"Both books are quick, humorous reads that offer subtle social commentary."
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Dawn
"An Austen-style comedy of manners...perceptive social commentary."
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Deseret News
"The right mix of humor and human nature... the perfect summer read."
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Historial Novels Review
"Blending humor, love, and exploration of identity and destiny, Rude Awakenings is a colorful look at this genre. The ultimate question is answered: can a 19th-century girl survive in a morally confused world?"
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In Style
"Plenty of modern Mr Darcys and romantic entanglements."
JASNA News
Surely it is more difficult to surprise a modern reader with an entertaining description of a clock radio, a freeway, or a cappuccino (and it would be spoiling the fun to reveal her narrative descriptions of ordinary occurrences), than it is to reward our curiosity about Regency life. Humor is, of course, one of the immediate rewards for viewing the familiar with alienation. In addition to being funny, however, the historical detachment of Rude Awakenings, although it is set in modern LA, may make it more Austen-like than its predecessor.
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Publishers Weekly (review of audiobook)
"delightful...romantically suspenseful"
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Publishers Weekly
"clever, funny"
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Romantic Times
"the humor, the compelling ridiculousness of modern life and the absolutely charming characters keep the reader intrigued and delighted."
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San Francisco Book Review
"Deserves to be applauded and enjoyed by fellow Austen addicts!"
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WTVF Channel 5's Talk of the Town (Nashville)
"This sequel...is everything we hoped for."
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From the Blogosphere and Online Communities
A Book Without Pages
"Absolutely hilarious and entertaining"
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A Little Tete a Tete
"A wildly adventurous, witty, romantic, feel-good read"
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All About {n}
"Plenty of laughs and a wonderful message."
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All About Romance Novels
"I loved it to pieces."
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Audiofile
"The bewildering complications of 21st-century romance, employment, social strata, and freedoms are depicted in a story that asks if society has truly evolved for the better."
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Austenblog
"illuminating and at times hilarious and touching"
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Austenesque Reviews
"If you are in the mood for something 'light, bright, and sparkling,' then look no further!"
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Becoming Jane Fansite
"another excellent book from Laurie Viera Rigler"
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Book Loons
"As much fun as Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict was, ...Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict, is even more so."
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Bookfan
"Laurie Viera Rigler had me laughing much of the time and cheering for Jane as she found her way in her new surroundings and relationships."
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Booking Mama
"a wonderful book club pick"
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Bookreporter.com
"absolutely uproariously funny. I laughed from the first page to the last"
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Bookworm
"a fun, light read"
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Books and Bards
"Laurie Viera Rigler's strength as a writer is her ability to ply the first-person, stream-of-conscious narrative female voice. Her writing bubbles with energy and personality, and her characters draw me right in, making me want to braid their hair while we eat popcorn, watch Colin Firth movies, and become BFFs."
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Coffee Time Romance
"I could not help but fall in love with this story"
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College Candy
"both charming and laugh-inducing"
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Dot Scribbles
"highly entertaining... makes you think twice about all of the home comforts and equality for women that we take for granted."
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E & K Family Book Review
"A thought-provoking story....More than a time travel romance, this book reads like a humorous take on a self-help book for dyed-in-the wool romantics."
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Fly High
"Laurie knows Austen quite well and it is a pleasure to recognize that background while smiling at the entertaining series of misunderstandings, blunders, weird situations her time – travelling protagonist, JANE MANSFIELD, finds herself involved in."
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Examiner.com
"amusing and heart rending"
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FanGrrl Magnet
"a darling book"
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Fans of Jane
"Rude Awakenings is more than a sheer pleasure to read; it also offers us a valuable lesson"
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Film vs. Book
"The dialogue is brilliant and seeing modern day living through the eyes of Jane is absolute class."
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Historical-Fiction.com
"a fun read and a must for all Jane Austen enthusiasts."
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The Infinite Shelf
"Rude Awakenings was like a candy bag : you wish it would last longer, and yet you can’t stop yourself from going through it as quickly as possible."
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Jane Austen's World
"you won’t be able to put this gently humorous book down"
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Librarian in Periwinkle
"I thoroughly enjoyed the story of a Regency-era lady experiencing for the first time the freedom to make her own choices."
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Jane Austen's Regency World
"a cheeky comedy with a message."
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Living Read Girl
"A delightful look at our modern day manners and rules of love...a charming tale of discovering not only your true love but your true self as well."
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Midwest Book Review
"An outstanding work of fiction."
One Literature Nut
"I really did enjoy the escape factor of this story."
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Peeking Between the Pages
"funny, witty, and ever so charming"
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Random Jottings of a Book and Opera Lover
"A hugely enjoyable read"
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Read. Read. Read.
"The way Courtney speaks and what she thinks about things such as sex and relationships makes this novel hilarious."
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Read. Read. Read. (Top Ten List)
"Time travel/body swap aspect is so funny to read about."
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Rhapsody in Books
"What a lovely premise!"
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Romance Reviews Today
"dramatic and humorous"
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She is Too Fond of Books
"delightful novel that reads like a modern-day fairy tale with a moral that holds true across the ages."
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SisterDivas Magazine
"great main character, solid storytelling, and social commentary on women, independence, and love."
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Stephanie's Written Word
"plenty of cute and funny moments"
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Write Here, Write Now
"Fun...for Austen fans and chicklit fans alike."
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Write Meg!
"an incredibly entertaining, interesting and fun look at our world through the eyes of a Regency woman"
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Author Endorsements
Ellen Baker, Author of KEEPING THE HOUSE
"Laurie, I loved, loved, loved RUDE AWAKENINGS! Congratulations on another wonderful book!"