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Praise for THE LION IS IN by Delia Ephron:
"One of the sharpest observers of human behavior around, Ephron, with her trademark mastery of smart, snappy dialogue, delivers a read-in-one-sitting, feel-good celebration of resiliency and hope."
—Booklist
—Booklist
“Three women embark on a journey of self-discovery, facilitated by a giant feline, in Ephron’s whimsical but winsome third novel.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Imagine if Siegfried & Roy had written Water for Elephants … The Lion Is In is off to the races from the first sentence. [A] fun ride.”
—Tampa Bay Times
“The best kind of chick lit — an engaging feminist romance from which the reader emerges with a welcome mood boost. Twinkling with wit and warmth, it also packs a moral punch: We need to forgive not just each other, but ourselves, make amends wherever we can and just ease the heck up already.”—Newark Star Ledger
“Ephron fans and newcomers alike will find plenty to enjoy in this fun, refreshing, and incredibly touching read.”—Publisher’s Weekly
“This wistfully wacky story features a stolen wedding dress, AA meetings, a driving instructor as romantic hero, a cranky nightclub owner and a God-fearing villain. As Marcel roars his wisdom, each woman becomes brave enough to free herself from her own cage.”—More
“Readers seeking a heartfelt, offbeat adventure will adore Ephron's fragile but feisty heroines…The perfect getaway for readers who long to reconnect with their inner selves, this quirky comedy's sense of wonder will delight and inspire.”—Shelf Awareness
“Sweet, satisfying, and worth the wait.”—New York Times Book Review
From the Back Cover
Tracee is a runaway bride and kleptomaniac. Lana's an audacious beauty and a recovering alcoholic. Rita is a holy-roller minister's wife, desperate to escape her marriage and discover whether she actually has a mind of her own.
One warm summer's night, these three women go on the lam together. Their car breaks down on a rural highway in North Carolina and they're forced to seek shelter in a seemingly abandoned nightclub. Which is where they meet Marcel. And soon everything changes.
Marcel, you see, is a lion, a retired circus performer stuck in a cage in this godforsaken roadhouse. And through admiration - one might even say love - for Marcel, our heroines find a way to confront their complicated pasts and fight for the strange, embracing relationships they've formed out in the middle of nowhere. They ultimately navigate their way back to their own hearts - and ours.
Written with the deftness, humor, and sparkling wit that have marked her books, plays, and movies, Delia Ephron's The Lion Is In is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage, love - and learning to salsa with the king of the jungle.
One warm summer's night, these three women go on the lam together. Their car breaks down on a rural highway in North Carolina and they're forced to seek shelter in a seemingly abandoned nightclub. Which is where they meet Marcel. And soon everything changes.
Marcel, you see, is a lion, a retired circus performer stuck in a cage in this godforsaken roadhouse. And through admiration - one might even say love - for Marcel, our heroines find a way to confront their complicated pasts and fight for the strange, embracing relationships they've formed out in the middle of nowhere. They ultimately navigate their way back to their own hearts - and ours.
Written with the deftness, humor, and sparkling wit that have marked her books, plays, and movies, Delia Ephron's The Lion Is In is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage, love - and learning to salsa with the king of the jungle.
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Delia G. Ephron is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and playwright. Her movies include, You've Got Mail, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Hanging Up (based on her novel), and Michael. She has written novels for adults (Hanging Up and The Lion is In) and teenagers (Frannie in Pieces and The Girl with the Mermaid Hair), books of humor, (How to Eat Like a Child), and essays. Her journalism has appeared in The New York Times, O the Oprah Magazine, Vogue and MORE, and The Huffington Post. Recently she collaborated with her sister Nora Ephron on a play, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which has run for over two years Off Broadway, and has been performed in cities across the US as well as in cities around the world including Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Manilla, and Sydney.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I devoured this funny, magical novel in (just about) one sitting! By the end, I felt like I really knew and loved these women and I didn't want to say goodbye.
What I really liked is that this book is smart (as in, I'd be proud to read it in a coffee shop!) but also just really witty and irreverent. This would be the perfect gift to give my mom, sister, best friend--a good thing because mothers day is coming up and up until now I had no good gift ideas! :)
What I really liked is that this book is smart (as in, I'd be proud to read it in a coffee shop!) but also just really witty and irreverent. This would be the perfect gift to give my mom, sister, best friend--a good thing because mothers day is coming up and up until now I had no good gift ideas! :)
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
You can't always get what you want... but you'll find sometimes you will get what you need
April 14, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
" Everyone has an imagination, unless you have it stomped out of you."
I finished this in one setting, on a rainy saturday. Guess this came out of a dream. I hope this chick has more of these dreams, they are fun to read. This is seriously her best book. The characters were easy to channel into.Which is a quibble I have with some of her stuff. The writing flows and has a nice breezy style. I laughed at Rita's dry,observations about life and Tracee's tendency to believe everything she reads on the internet about health issues. ( My mother does this and I wish she would stop) I could relate to Lana's destructive behaviour and her grief at pushing the people she is trying to hold on to away from her because of life's wounds. Wished the book was longer. I was hoping they would give a little more screen time to Rita and Marcel. Marcel the lion, reminds me of my dog and sometimes we dance when I come home from work. Also Tracee's little problem needed to be dealt with. I liked the referance to The lion the witch and the wardrobe of the one character dancing to Julio Iglesias music with the lion , it was very special. I think guys and ladies a like will find at least one character to root for, it really made my day less crappy. Religious people might not like Lana's potty mouth and athiestic stance. Just telling you so you aren't suprised. It has a good message and you should read with a open mind.
I finished this in one setting, on a rainy saturday. Guess this came out of a dream. I hope this chick has more of these dreams, they are fun to read. This is seriously her best book. The characters were easy to channel into.Which is a quibble I have with some of her stuff. The writing flows and has a nice breezy style. I laughed at Rita's dry,observations about life and Tracee's tendency to believe everything she reads on the internet about health issues. ( My mother does this and I wish she would stop) I could relate to Lana's destructive behaviour and her grief at pushing the people she is trying to hold on to away from her because of life's wounds. Wished the book was longer. I was hoping they would give a little more screen time to Rita and Marcel. Marcel the lion, reminds me of my dog and sometimes we dance when I come home from work. Also Tracee's little problem needed to be dealt with. I liked the referance to The lion the witch and the wardrobe of the one character dancing to Julio Iglesias music with the lion , it was very special. I think guys and ladies a like will find at least one character to root for, it really made my day less crappy. Religious people might not like Lana's potty mouth and athiestic stance. Just telling you so you aren't suprised. It has a good message and you should read with a open mind.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm a toughie. I check the NYTimes, Washington Post and LA Times book review sections every Sunday, and make my list for the library every weekend. So I read a LOT of really good books. And this was exceptional. I couldn't put it down. Read it in an afternoon and evening. Didn't watch the final 8 dancers on SYTYCD. I just bloody loved it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous read!
Three women, very different backrounds and personalities, thrown together by chance on a road trip to ???? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sparks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming
I fell in love with the lion in Delia Ephron's book. Also with the story of the three ladies and their experiences.
Published 1 month ago by Lauren Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reading
This was a great book. About three women helping each other to discover themselves. I didn't want the book to end.
Published 2 months ago by majikabo
4.0 out of 5 stars
THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT....AND OTHER WHIMSICAL MOMENTS
It is a warm summer night on a rural road in North Carolina when two women are stranded on the side of a road with a flat tire. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Laurel-Rain Snow "Rain"
4.0 out of 5 stars
great
what a delightfully original premise! This insightful story weaves tales of human frailities and triumphs with some humor, some romance, some quirky characters and hope.
Published 2 months ago by bobsmom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Such a great read!
lionI was provided with a copy of THE LION IS IN by Delia Ephron in exchange for an honest review.
The Lion Is In tells the tale of three gals. Read more
The Lion Is In tells the tale of three gals. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sara Palacios
1.0 out of 5 stars
This Is Such a Badly Written Book
I tried. I really did. But I just couldn't go beyond page 60. There are three female characters, one an escaping bride in her wedding dress, one an alcoholic drying out, one a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. E. Selby
5.0 out of 5 stars
=) So want to pet the lion!
Excellent... found myself identifying with the women in the story, a couple more than the other, but they're all still wonderfully relate-able women. Read more
Published 3 months ago by karen graham
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable read
This was an enjoyable light read with likeable characters and an interesting addition of the big cat. I could easily see this as a film.
Published 3 months ago by Lynn Metzker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun read ( that could be a movie)
3.5/5
I'm always interested in the origins of a book - how do writers come up with their ideas? Does something specific spark that first line? Read more
I'm always interested in the origins of a book - how do writers come up with their ideas? Does something specific spark that first line? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Luanne Ollivier
