The Lion is In, Delia Ephron
The Lion is In, Delia Ephron
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The Lion is In

Author: Delia Ephron

Narrator: Natasha Lyonne

Unabridged: 7 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/29/2012

Synopsis

“‘There are no miracles,” says Rita …. ‘Miracles are simply misunderstandings. Or worse, cons.’” –The Lion Is In

Tracee is a runaway bride and kleptomaniac. Lana’s an audacious beauty, a recovering alcoholic. Rita is a holy-roller minister’s wife, desperate to escape her marriage. 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.

Written with the deftness, humor, and sparkling wit that mark 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.

About The Author

Delia Ephron is a bestselling author and screenwriter. She has written novels, including the New York Timesbestselling Siracusa, The Lion Is In and Hanging Up; humor books for all ages, including How to Eat Like a Child and Do I Have to Say Hello?; and nonfiction, most recently Sister Mother Husband Dog (etc.). Her films include You’ve Got Mail, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Hanging Up (based on her novel), and Michael. Her journalism has appeared in The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. Her hit play Love, Loss, and What I Wore (cowritten with Nora Ephron) ran for more than two years off-Broadway and has been performed all over the world. She lives in New York City.Natasha Lyonne is an American actress from New York City. She got her start on Pee-Wee's Playhouse at age six and has been a well-known performer ever since. She has garnered acclaim for her work in films such as But I'm a Cheerleader, Everyone Says I Love You, Party Monster, and others. On television Lyonne has appeared in shows such as New Girl, Orange is the New Black, and Steven Universe.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Krissy on January 24, 2018

Lana is a bitch......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on February 13, 2013

This novel is a “Thelma and Louise” meets “The Runaway Bride” meets “Born Free” kind of story that is funny, charming, sad, and completely captivating from the first chapter. Delia Ephron, who is well known for her screenplays (“You’ve Got Mail,” “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and “Michael......more

Goodreads review by Sooyoun on March 27, 2020

This book reminds me a lot about movie called “Bagdad Cafe”. So I feel like that was entertaining but not really authentic. And ending was mediocre happy ending found yourself kind thing.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on August 03, 2023

This book is not good lol but i had to take a break from murder books !......more

Goodreads review by Susan on December 02, 2024

delightful story A nice, light read. The story sucked me right in. Great characters, especially Marcel. It’s funny how everyone felt peaceful around him.......more

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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“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

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