Marvelously light-footed hugely entertaining. --The Times
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Alison is currently hard at work on her second novel and won't be appearing anywhere, except in front of her computer, until it is finished.
The British screenwriter Lucy Shuttleworth has signed on to take The English American screenplay to the next stage with the film's producers, Bright Pictures UK. Lucy is best known for co-writing the screenplay for the recent Warner Brothers release The Secret of Moonacre.
Alison recently narrated the audio book of the Martin Meader's children's fantasy adventure, Charlie and Moon, just released on Audible.com.
Alison recently narrated an Edith Wharton ghost story in a brand new audio collection of Edith Wharton short stories, soon to be released by BMA studios, a co-production with Edith Wharton's stately home, The Mount. Is this the first time a stately home has co-produced an audio book? Yes. But then, with Edith Wharton, nothing is impossible.
The Arthur Ransome audio books, narrated by Alison, are back up on Audible. Click here to listen to them.
"Pippa struggles through the tremendously difficult process of first acknowledging her need to seek out her birth parents, dealing with the emotional upheaval of actually finding them and trying to fit them into her life, balancing her new family against her old, and finally dealing with the extraordinary demands coming at her from all directions - her journey had me absolutely riveted... The English American was immensely rewarding."
--Elvie, Paperback Dolls - Read full review
Watch Alison on Let's Talk Live, News Channel 8, November 16, 2009
"Alison Larkin's debut novel The English American is set up to be standard chick-lit fare: a beautiful, intelligent, and independent woman must overcome an obstacle to find happiness in love and life..."
--Christina Clarkson, Pop Matters Read full review
"The English American is a great novel that is funny, touching and all around entertaining. It shows what really makes a family and what aspects go into creating our identities. A wonderful debut novel with a main character you can't help but be intrigued by."
--Krysten Hager, Pop Syndicate Read full review
"Pippa Dunn was raised in England and decides to find her American biological parents. A very good story of Pippa's emotions and coming to terms with being 'English-American'." (5 stars)
--Phyllis, The Book Reporter
Alison has been given the Courage and Curiosity Award from CFFC!
Listen to an interview on the Culture Buzz, KFMG 99.1 FM
"A vibrant romp that takes readers back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean...The English American is bright and funny and a bit chaotic, just like Pippa...Despite some heavy issues, Larkin manages to keep The English American light and accessible. Her approach is sensitive and heartfelt and always with a dose of humor." --Jessica Harrison, Deseret News
The English American audio book, narrated by Alison Larkin, is number two on Audible's top twenty Author Narrations of all time! Click here for details> (pdf file) Listen or Download the book from Audible now>
Alison's blog about narrating Arthur Ransome's classic children's series starting with Swallows and Amazons for Audible. Read now>
The English American is under option to Bright Pictures UK to be turned into a motion picture. Alison Larkin will write the screenplay. Roger Goldby will direct. Sarah Sulick and Roger Goldby of Bright Pictures, UK will produce. View press release. (pdf)
Listen to an interview on KCMN-AM/Morning Show with Tron Simpson
"This book is funny, endearing, romantic, heart wrenching and heart warming, and I dare you not to devour it in as few a sittings as possible. It's the perfect book for a Sunday afternoon curled up by the fire with your cat, and one day I hope to see it on the big screen as I think it would make a fantastic movie." --Clare Swindlehurst, Blue Archipelago read full review | Read an interview with Alison on Blue Archipelago
"Larkin created a poignant world, drawing inspiration from her own life. Pippa enchants, corals and surprises at every turn. Larkin has created characters so authentic, you'll be inclined to check over your shoulder in assurance they aren't reading you their story aloud." --Paige Crutcher, Examiner.com read full review
"I loved following along and sharing Pippa's life. She is hilarious and real, definitely someone I would love to be friends with." --Reviewed with Q&A by Readaholic Blog read more>
September 12th The English American is part of the Book Club Cookbook feature in today's food editor's blog in the St. Louis Post www.STLtoday.com/recipeexchange
August 23rd "I just finished The English American by Alison Larkin which I absolutely loved! I have been doing a fair amount of reading this summer, but this is the first book that I've read in a while that I raced through and enjoyed absolutely every moment of. It is a very easy read with interesting, likable characters... I highly recommend this novel if you're looking for some light, fun summer reading." --mysparetime.wordpress.com blog
.............................................................................. Alison Larkin interviewed on BookCast, the podcast of the Fairfax County Public Library. Listen now> (mp3 file)
Alison Larkin speaks about her book, The English American on This is Audible. Listen now> (mp3 file)
"Summer reading doesn't have to be fluff - it just has to be good... Besides offering interesting insights as to how others may see us, The English American has the virtues of a pleasing, fast-moving plot, believable characters (it's semi-autobiographical) and excellent writing by an author in search of her origins."
--Karen Hayman Long, Tampa Tribune
The English American is picked for AM Northwest's Book Club Pick! Watch the video segment here.
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