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By the Book

Audiobook
2 of 3 copies available
2 of 3 copies available
As a devotee of classic novels, Mary Porter-Malcolm is a walking encyclopedia of Mistakes That Have
Been Made, especially by her favorite literary heroines. So when some new friends seem in danger of
falling for the same tricks employed since the days of Austen and Tolstoy, Mary starts compiling the Scoundrel
Survival Guide, using archetypes of literature's debonair bad boys to spot red flags in the dating department.
But despite her best efforts, she soon finds herself falling for a supposed cad—the same one she warned
her friends away from. Without a convenient rain-swept moor to flee to, Mary is forced to admit that real life
doesn't follow the same rules as fiction and if she wants a happy ending, she's going to have to ditch the books
and write it herself.
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    • AudioFile Magazine
      With her youthful voice, narrator Laura Knight Keating is perfect for this teen romance audiobook. Since Mary Porter-Malcolm is the child of two literature professors, it is no surprise that she has a penchant for the written word. Despite using her knowledge of classic literature to help her new friends develop the Scoundrel Survival Guide, Mary finds herself warming up to a modern-day rake. Keating's performance breathes life into the teenager's world, capturing Mary's relationship na�vet� and friendship uncertainties. Portraying the eclectic cast of characters with unique voices, Keating further draws the listener into Mary's college town, making this an enjoyable listen, especially for fans of both romance and classic literature. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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