Friday, August 21, 2009

Review: Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler



I knew that I had to read this book as part of the Everything Austen Challenge that I joined last month. This is the first book that I've read that is Jane Austen inspired. I am a fan of Jane Austen's work and my all time favorite is Pride & Prejudice. I have yet to read all of her works but that is another reason why I joined the Everything Austen Challenge .


It was pure joy and fun to read Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict. Courtney is a modern day LA girl who is a self proclaimed Jane Austen addict and has read all of her books. Courtney is dealing with a broken heart after she ends her engagement to her cheating fiance when she awakens from a "dream" and finds herself in the body of a woman, Jane Mansfield, in Regency England. Courtney is forced to pretend she is Jane and must learn to adapt to life in nineteenth century British life. Although she is a fan of everything Austen, she is not prepared for chamber pots, public baths, bonnets, chaperones and different rules that apply to women of this time period.


This is the perfect summer book that is a fun and light read. It was fun to read how a modern day woman views life in Regency England. I highly recommend it to those who want a light hearted look at these possibilities and love Jane Austen. I like that the book takes on the style and language of both time periods and it definitely makes you appreciate things like modern day plumbing, toothpaste and much more!


I am looking forward to getting a copy and reading the author's next book that was recently released, Rude Awakenings of A Jane Austen Addict. The story continues when Jane awakens in Courtney's world in the 21st century. I can't wait to read it!


Listen to a discussion with the author Laurie Viera Rigler and Book Club Girl, here.

Check out Laurie Viera Rigler's website Jane Austen Addict.

10 comments:

  1. This book looks so cute - I've added it to my wish list.

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  2. I've seen this around a lot and it sounds hilarious. I'm going to have to track down a copy for myself soon!

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  3. I really liked "Confessions", Bonnie. Such an enjoyable book. I read "Rude Awakenings" in June and liked it just as much as "Confessions". Laurie wrote two wonderful books and I look forward to reading whatever she writes next!

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  4. I have this book and now I can't wait to read it after I read your review! Thanks!

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  5. I have heard nothing but good things about these two books and am looking forward to reading them, But only after I get my third Austen book done. I've finished S&S and P&P, next up is Mansfield Park.

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  6. This one sounds cute; keep it in mind for when i need a lighter read. thanks

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  7. I am not even a big Jane Austen fan and I want to read this book. It looks good.

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  8. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Stop by my blog tomorrow as you will have a chance to win a copy of Rude Awakenings!!

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  9. I too adored Confessions and just finished Rude Awakenings last week. I wanted to like it just as much as the first but sadly I didn't. It was still good but I was just a tad disappointed. I think I liked Courtney's character better than Jane's.

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  10. I've got this one on my shelf, and I'm really looking forward to reading it.

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