If you ever get the opportunity to attend a book signing for Shannon Hale, let me give you one piece of very important advice: arrive early. I was late. Only about 5-7 minutes late, and there was no room to get a good spot to listen to Shannon speak. (I blame my husband for making me late.) I came armed with a voice recorder so I wouldn’t miss a single important detail…but alas. I was crushed; this is the first time that I can remember Shannon doing a solo event for one of her books. Last time I saw her, she was participating on an author panel, but even then she made a lasting impression on me and I have been a fan of hers ever since. Seriously, she’s hilarious and adorable.
King’s English totally got in character, showing a screening of Pride and Prejudice to entertain those waiting in line for books to be signed. Some were even dressed in Regency attire, adding a whole new level of fun to this already delightful event.
I have 1 copy of Midnight in Austenland to give away, and it is a signed copy! Thank you to Shannon’s awesome publisher, Bloomsbury USA, for providing the prize.
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Cathe Olson says:
February 4, 2012 at 11:22 pmI haven’t read any books by Shannon Hale, but after reading about how popular her talk was, I certainly want to. As for my favorite Austen heroine, I just loved Marianne in Sense and Sensibility.
Connie says:
February 4, 2012 at 11:59 pmI’ll have to check her out. I don’t I’ve read any of her books yet. Thanks for the recommendation!
April Kirkland says:
February 5, 2012 at 6:41 amI havent read any books by Shannon yet but my fav jane austen heroine is Emma.Thanks for the contest.
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Kenisha says:
February 5, 2012 at 7:09 amI have not read a Shannon Hale book (as good as they sound, from others impressions) but my favorite Jane Austen heroine is Emma.
Tiffany Davis says:
February 5, 2012 at 7:33 amThank you for the great giveaway!!! I hope I win! My favorite Jane Austin heroine is Emma.
Cheers,
Tiffany
Christina Kim Ahn Hickey says:
February 5, 2012 at 8:38 amElizabeth Bennett is my fav
Liesl Shurtliff says:
February 5, 2012 at 12:21 pmGosh, I wish I could have been there! This sounds like the kind of book I need to read right now.
Liesl Shurtliff says:
February 5, 2012 at 12:21 pmOh, I forgot to say that my favorite Shannon Hale book is The Goose Girl. I love all her books, but that one in particular is my favorite.
vicki wurgler says:
February 6, 2012 at 7:40 amenna burning
Kristin D says:
February 6, 2012 at 10:18 amI have not read any of the books but am very interested in reading them.
bethany says:
February 6, 2012 at 10:22 amelizabeth bennet is my favorite
Brooke C. says:
February 6, 2012 at 12:29 pmI love Shannon Hale’s books! I don’t know if I have a favorite, but I do love Princess Academy. Of her Goose Girl books, my favorites are the first and then River Secrets.
My favorite Jane Austen character is Elizabeth Bennett.
MaryKay says:
February 6, 2012 at 1:19 pmIt’s hard to pick a favorite book by Shannon Hale. Princess Academy and Goose Girl are two that I often recommend to friends.
Similarly, it’s hard to pick a favorite Jane Austen heroine. Elizabeth Bennett is the most memorable for me.
Deb Novack says:
February 6, 2012 at 4:21 pmI have not read any books by Shannon Hale. But after reading the summary I would really like to read this book. My favorite Jane Austen heroine is Emma.
Brenda E Knight says:
February 6, 2012 at 6:46 pmThanks for a great giveaway! Elizabeth Bennett is my favorite Jane Austin character.
gail says:
February 7, 2012 at 7:44 ammy fave austen character is emma
Julie says:
February 8, 2012 at 8:25 pmI adore Shannon Hale, and right now I’m loving Rapunzel’s Revenge. Such a strong heroine and a unique retelling.
Robin Reese says:
February 12, 2012 at 1:27 amI am looking forward to reading my first Shannon Hale book, and I like Elinor.
Lauren Knott says:
February 14, 2012 at 8:01 amEmma is my favorite character!
shananthebookaddict says:
February 16, 2012 at 5:29 pmI haven’t read any of Shannon Hale’s books yet–but my favorite Jane Austen heroine is Elizabeth Bennet. I absolutely love Pride and Prejudice!
Shanan
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Jessica B says:
February 17, 2012 at 1:40 pmElizabeth Bennett would be my favorite!
Daniel M says:
February 17, 2012 at 3:02 pmhaven’t read her or austin, gotta start somewhere right!
Mercedes says:
February 17, 2012 at 8:25 pmI’m an Elizabeth Bennet fan, too. And I’m dying to read The Goose Girl!
Tricha Leary says:
February 18, 2012 at 7:59 amElizabeth Bennett
Hanna Hutcheson says:
February 18, 2012 at 10:05 amI love Elinor from Sense and Sensibility!
Ed Nemmers says:
February 18, 2012 at 11:54 amI like “The Goose Girl”!
Leah Shumack says:
February 18, 2012 at 5:27 pmPrincess Academy
rochelle johnson says:
February 18, 2012 at 7:05 pmi have not read any of her bookd, but would love to
thanks
rochelle johnson
amy lutz says:
February 18, 2012 at 7:42 pmElizabeth Bennet is my favourite!
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shirley pebbles says:
February 18, 2012 at 8:49 pmMy favorite Austen heroine is Emma.
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Sand says:
February 18, 2012 at 8:51 pmI’ve never read a Shannon Hale book. My favorite Austen heroine is Emma.