$26.64
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
11 June 2019
Summary
Can a rom-com-obsessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she has always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey.A rom-com-obsessed romantic waiting for her perfect leading man learns that life doesn’t always go according to a script in this delightfully charming and funny novel.Annie Cassidy dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She spends her days writing screenplays, rewatching Sleepless in Seattle, and waiting for h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781984804020 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1984804022 |
| Author: | Kerry Winfrey |
| Publisher: | Penguin Adult |
| Imprint: | Pamela Dorman Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2019 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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Praise for Waiting for Tom Hanks
“An endearing, klutzy heroine elevates this utterly charming romance [and] the plot’s many moving pieces add complexity. Chloe, lovable Uncle Don, and the local coffee shop’s colorful characters provide humor and heart in just the right places.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“What a total delight it was to read this book! A compelling, heartwarming, hilarious rom-com. I couldn’t stop turning the pages!”—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
“Winfrey’s sweet, hilarious novel is full of klutzy and charming characters, heartwarming moments,and laugh-out-loud one-liners. This quick read is sure to delight readers looking for an escape of everydaylife, especially fans of Mary Ann Marlow and Helena Hunting.”—Booklist
“This sweet story is a warm, favorite-sweater-wearing hug for anyone who believes that true love doesn’t only happen in the movies.”—kc dyer, author of Finding Fraser
“The perfect blend of humor and romance…Waiting for Tom Hanks is a romantic comedy full of heart, humor, and a delicious dose of reality.”—Wandereader
“Just try to resist falling in love with this guy, who turns out to be fully Hanks-ian. The deluge of rom-com trivia on Annie’s path to happiness will send you on a Netflix spree, and there’s a great indie music playlist and jokes for D&D enthusiasts sprinkled along the way as well. Calling all girls and women downtrodden by life and love—happiness awaits!”—Kirkus Reviews
“A love letter to rom-coms in the form of a sweet love story.”—NPR
“Kerry Winfrey offers readers a fizzy rom-com with all the humor, heart, and the undercurrent of melancholy of the Nora Ephron rom-coms she pays tribute to within its pages.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Kerry Winfrey’s feel-good romance is an ideal ode to the genre.”—OprahMag
“If you love everything about Tom Hanks, you gotta get Waiting for Tom Hanks…”—Frolic
About The Author
Kerry Winfrey
Kerry Winfrey writes romantic comedies for adults and teens. She is the author ofLove and Other Alien Experiences,Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It, Waiting for Tom Hanks,andNot Like the Movies.When she’s not writing, she’s likely baking yet another pie or watching far too many romantic comedies. She lives with her husband, son, and dog in the middle of Ohio.
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