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Addition: A Novel. Toni Jordan

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Publisher: William Morrow
Language: English
Page: 272
ISBN: 0061582573, 9780061582578

From Publishers Weekly

Grace Lisa Vandenburg, the narrator of this pleasant neurotic-girl-meets-boy debut, is 35 years old and has been addicted to counting since she was eight. She lives alone in Melbourne, Australia, and is on sick leave from her teaching job, filling her weeks with counting—steps and syllables and bites and things—and sticking to her rigid routines, which include trips to the cafe and phone calls from her mother and self-absorbed younger sister. The only person in her life Grace relates to is her 10-year-old niece, Hilary, who is as quirky and charming as Grace is. Things are fine until Grace meets Seamus Joseph O'Reilly, an Irish transplant who works at the local movie theater. Grace has not been on a date in two years and six months and hasn't been in love in forever, but as things progress with Seamus, she realizes what she has been missing. With some gentle encouragement, Grace agrees to test her boundaries and tries to find a happy medium between her obsession and living a full life. The novel does everything a sweet, agreeable romantic comedy should. (Feb.)
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“[A] spunky debut…Addition is witty fun…Number of times I laughed out loud: 23”(3 ½ out of 4 Stars) (People )

“Toni Jordan’s debut is mature, witty and entertaining.” (Irish Times )

“Grace Lisa Vandenburg’s self-described ‘counting thing’ goes far beyond a charming quirk. Often funny, always lovable, this endearing novel of obsessive compulsive disorder and romance is outstanding.” (Pick of the Week) (Boston Globe )

“Count on a good read from a fresh voice.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram )

“Toni Jordan has created such a real character in Grace that you are cheering her on. . . . Jordan’s voice is distinctive and refreshing.” (Sydney Morning Herald )

“Toni Jordan has created such a real character in Grace that you are cheering her on, willing her to get on the top of the staircase, intact and unharmed. Jordan’s voice is distinctive and refreshing.” (Sydney Morning Herald )

“(An) engaging romantic comedy.” (The Times (London) )

“Jordan strikes a fabulous blow for resolute individuality, with redemptive love in a supporting role.” (Sunday Mail Queensland )

“Sparky, gutsy and snappy.” (Weekend Australian )

“Jordan’s book is not just about a woman with OCD. It is, of course, also about fitting in, about accepting ourselves and our loved ones as they are, about coping, compromise and conformity. The writing is witty and quick.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune )

“The turns this tale takes, by its final few pages, leave you breathless. Once you begin the story inside, this love story that’s unlike any you’ve read before, you’ll be turning pages long after you should’ve called lights out.” (Buffalo News )

“A poignant love story with a truly original heroine.” (Wisconsin State Journal )

“A delight of a debut novel. Toni Jordan has created an unforgettable heroine, charming, vulnerable and real.” (Emily Giffin, author of Love the One You're With )

“Grace is a quirky, funny and endearing character. Very entertaining.” (Imogen Stubbs, actress )

“In her insistence on holding fast to the parts of herself she likes best, Grace challenges concepts of illness and health, brokenness and wholeness. I love her for this, and for the way she aches, bristles, back talks, and shines her way toward an off-kilter equilibrium, a ramshackle splendor.” (Marisa de los Santos, author of Love Walked In and Belong to Me )

“An unusual and intriguing novel.” (Daily Mail (London) )

“A witty heroine with a crippling case of obsessive-compulsive disorder is at the center of this gemlike debut-think The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. A smartly written comedy that cheekily suggests recovery may not be for everyone.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )

“Told with great warmth and humor, Jordan has created a strong female character that needs to confront her demons, accept them and move on. This is a love story without the frills. An enjoyable read all the way through.” (Reading.com.au )

“How will Grace Lisa handle change? The messiness of falling in love? One thing is sure. You can count on an amusing few hours with this debut novel.” (USA Today )