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If You Were Here: A Novel

by Jen Lancaster

Published: 2012-03-06
Paperback : 352 pages

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Watch a video The fiction debut of the New York Times bestselling author of My Fair Lazy.

Told in the uproariously entertaining voice readers have come to expect from Jen Lancaster, If You Were Here follows Amish-zombie-teen- romance author Mia and her husband Mac (and their ...

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The fiction debut of the New York Times bestselling author of My Fair Lazy.

Told in the uproariously entertaining voice readers have come to expect from Jen Lancaster, If You Were Here follows Amish-zombie-teen- romance author Mia and her husband Mac (and their pets) through the alternately frustrating, exciting, terrifying-but always funny-process of buying and renovating their first home in the Chicago suburbs that John hughes's movies made famous. Along their harrowing renovation journey, Mia and Mac get caught up in various wars with the homeowners' association, meet some less-than-friendly neighbors, and are joined by a hilarious cast of supporting characters, including a celebutard ex- landlady. As they struggle to adapt to their new surroundings- with Mac taking on the renovations himself- Mia and Mac will discover if their marriage is strong enough to survive months of DIY renovations.

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Author One-on-One: Laurie Notaro and Jen Lancaster

Read an author one-on-one where hilariously funny authors Laurie Notaro (It Looked Different on the Model) and Jen Lancaster (If You Were Here) sat down to discuss meeting their readers, where they get their ideas, and writing in different genres.

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"If You Were Here."by Diane M. (see profile) 09/21/12

My recommendation is based on the age of the reader.
The book was written for a much younger audience. I had not seen the movies that were referenced in the book. So I could not really u
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"Laugh Out Loud Funny"by Heather B. (see profile) 09/28/11

This book was literally laugh out loud funny. If your book club is looking for a light, fun, easy read, this is a great choice. We also loved all the 80's references throughout the book, they brought... (read more)

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