"Alison Larkin’s debut novel The
English American is set up to be standard chick-lit fare: a
beautiful, intelligent, and independent woman must overcome an obstacle
to find happiness in love and life..."
--Christina Clarkson, Pop Matters
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"The English American is a great
novel that is funny, touching and all around entertaining. It shows what
really makes a family and what aspects go into creating our identities.
A wonderful debut novel with a main character you can’t help but be
intrigued by."
--Krysten
Hager, Pop Syndicate
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"Pippa Dunn was raised in England and
decides to find her American biological parents. A very good story of
Pippa's emotions and coming to terms with being 'English-American'." (5
stars)
--Phyllis,
The Book Repoter
Alison has been given the Courage and
Curiosity Award from CFFC!
Listen to an interview on the Culture Buzz, KFMG 99.1 FM
"A vibrant romp that takes readers back
and forth across the Atlantic Ocean...The English American is
bright and funny and a bit chaotic, just like Pippa...Despite some heavy
issues, Larkin manages to keep The English American light and
accessible. Her approach is sensitive and heartfelt and always with a
dose of humor." --Jessica Harrison, Deseret News
The English American audio book,
narrated by Alison Larkin, is number two on Audible's top twenty Author
Narrations of all time! Click here
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Alison's blog about narrating Arthur
Ransome's classic children's series starting with Swallows and
Amazons for Audible.
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The English American is
under option to Bright Pictures UK to be turned into a motion picture.
Alison Larkin will write the screenplay. Roger Goldby will direct. Sarah
Sulick and Roger Goldby of Bright Pictures, UK will produce.
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release. (pdf)
Listen to an interview on KCMN-AM/Morning Show with Tron Simpson
"This book is funny,
endearing, romantic, heart wrenching and heart warming, and
I dare you not to devour it in as few a sittings as
possible. It’s the perfect book for a Sunday afternoon
curled up by the fire with your cat, and one day I hope to
see it on the big screen as I think it would make a
fantastic movie." --Clare Swindlehurst, Blue Archipelago
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Read an interview with Alison on Blue Archipelago
"Larkin created a poignant world, drawing
inspiration from her own life. Pippa enchants, corals and surprises at every
turn. Larkin has created characters so authentic, you’ll be inclined to
check over your shoulder in assurance they aren’t reading you their story
aloud." --Paige Crutcher,
Examiner.com
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"I loved following along and sharing
Pippa's life. She is hilarious and real, definitely someone I would
love to be friends with." --Reviewed with Q&A by Readaholic Blog
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September 12th The English American is part of the Book Club Cookbook
feature in today's food editor's blog in the St. Louis Post
www.STLtoday.com/recipeexchange
August 23rd "I just finished
The English American by Alison Larkin which I absolutely loved! I
have been doing a fair amount of reading this summer, but this is
the first book that I’ve read in a while that I raced through and
enjoyed absolutely every moment of. It is a very easy read with
interesting, likable characters... I highly recommend this novel if
you’re looking for some light, fun summer reading." --mysparetime.wordpress.com
blog
.............................................................................. Alison Larkin interviewed on BookCast, the podcast of the Fairfax County Public Library. Listen now> (mp3 file)
Alison Larkin speaks about her book, The English American on This is Audible. Listen now> (mp3 file)
"Summer reading doesn't have to be fluff - it just has to be good...
Besides offering interesting insights as to how others may see us,
The English American has the virtues of a pleasing, fast-moving
plot, believable characters (it's semi-autobiographical) and
excellent writing by an author in search of her origins."
--Karen Hayman Long, Tampa Tribune
The English American is picked for AM Northwest's Book Club Pick! Watch the video segment here.
Redbook Magazine
has chosen The English American as their book club pick of the month (March)
USA
TODAY highlights The English American in
their Winter Books Picks of 2008.
Vogue
magazine (January 2008) picks The English American for their
People Are Talking About Cultural Highlights list, as one of the most powerful books of the
season!
Women’s Wear
Daily Scoop picks The English American, A Novel as one of the best books
of the season!
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