Marilyn Brant - Women's Fiction Author

According to Jane
Kensington Books
October 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-7582-3461-2

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Some Favorite Comments from Readers:

"Sometimes I go through a phase where I'm so blase about reading fiction and focus mainly on non-fiction (my usual staple), but once in a blue moon, a book grips me and makes me fall in love with fiction again. Thank you. A very grateful reader." ~Nina

"I gobbled this book up in less than 24 hours. This book will be a hit in 2009, mark my words! It flowed so easy, Ellie is a lovable character, if you grew up in the 80's you will be nodding feeling a piece of you in her."~Tonya

"ACCORDING TO JANE felt like a delightful mix of part Pride and Prejudice, part Ally McBeal with a little bit of High Fidelity thrown in. Discuss… as the main characters Jane and Ellie would say."~Kwana

"Have you ever gotten giddy from reading a book, just because you felt it was written for you? I treasure that experience, because it doesn’t come along very often---and indeed, it has been a very long time since it last happened to me. Finally, Marilyn Brant’s debut novel, According to Jane, showed up on my doorstep, jumped into my eager hands and fulfilled all my expectations."~Kimm

"In a story more than coincidentally parallel to Pride and Prejudice, Marilyn Brant weaves an inventive tale of one woman's search for her heart's desire. I can't help but think how lucky we would all be to have Jane Austen guiding our own romantic adventures."~Leah

"Brant's debut release sparkles with the wit and wisdom that Jane Austen fans adore. But even if you don't know Jane Austen from Jane Eyre, you'll delight in this journey of a thoroughly modern heroine navigating the pitfalls of love while aided by the whispering advice (not always welcome) of Austen's ghost. Highly recommended. A must read. Can't wait to see what Brant has in store for her readers next."~Karen

"I loved this book! Whether or not you're a Jane Austen fan, you will be a Marilyn Brant fan! This book is the story of a woman in search of true love and her journey is one of the most honest and enjoyable ones I've ever read. Brant's writing completely pulled me into the story and I couldn't read the pages fast enough."~Robin

"The voice of Jane Austen adds a flavor to the book that makes it irresistible. The characters are believable and realistic, and it is a must read for those who can't get enough of Jane Austen."~Amber

"I smoothly sailed through the pages and the world surrounding me got vaguer and vaguer as I got deeply involved in the story. I couldn’t and wouldn’t put it down. Despite the fireworks being set off, it being new year, I was so much enjoying your story I let it all pass unnoticed and stayed up till 4 am finding out how it ended."~Kirsten

"I read Jane on the way to Tulsa and back (2 hours each way) and I never lifted my eyes from the book."~Jill

"Brant manages to jump around time and place without making you lose a second of the story to confusion. She has the rare ability as an author to take you from reliving your awkward high school years along with Ellie (and the traumatic male/female interactions) to within the psyche of a single, searching, adult woman in the next paragraph. Ellie is a unique female protagonist that I find endearing in her failures and utterly relateable in her fears..."~Lydia

"I have already sat down and read your book. Having taught Jane Austen over many years I can honestly say that your creation was wonderful - I cannot wait for the next one!"~Al

"I loved hearing Jane Austen. The voice really sounded authentic, Jane gives her ideas in a rather confident manner, as if she already knows she is right. The idea of Jane Austen living in some one's head is such a fun, quirky idea. According to Jane was a lot of fun and had me smiling."~Melanie

"This book was spectacular! I devoured it in one day. It's a sweet story of love, loss, confusion and growing up that hits right on the mark of reality."~Clarissa

"I think the crowning moment for me was the first post high-school interaction between Sam and Ellie in the bar. I was expecting one thing, and totally got another, a lovely gift I wasn't expecting and just made me fall in love."~Pamela

"I have so many books I'd like to read that I rarely revisit ones I've already read, but I'll definitely be making an exception with According to Jane."~Caryn

"This was an unexpected delight! According to Jane is well written and has the bonus of Jane Austen lurking and giving advice. Loved it!! The best part might just be the interview of the author by the main character after the end of the book. I'm going to look for more of Marilyn Brant's works."~Diane

"You need to read this book, it is absolutely delightful...What's bestest in this book is the writing. It's simple. Yet it has many layers. And it gives you that warm cosy feeling. The characters are all very well written, you identify with Ellie. You want Sam. And you wish you had someone like Jane to lean on during the horrible times."~K

"Honestly, Ellie was one of the most identifiable characters I have ever read...I was hooked in the first few pages..." ~ Jill

"Triple A+ book. I picked it up today and didn't put it down until I finished it. Okay, so that's a lie. I had to put it down to get my son from school and to make dinner and to do all that stuff, but my head was still firmly between the pages of this book all the while. This is a life long romance done right. There is the heartbreak and insecurity of the teen years, the anger and bitterness of the early twenties and the forgiveness and ultimate reconciliation of the early thirties. And through it all, the wonderful voice of Ellie... According to Jane is a entertaining frolic through romance and would be throughly enjoyed by anyone with a fully functioning heart." ~Lielabell

Thank you all for your wonderful comments ~ I'm thrilled you enjoyed the story!