Dear Jane Letters

By A. Hamm

Dear Jane Letters is a light-hearted look into the life of Raina Lane, author of a local advice column titled Dear Jane. Raina has a close family who loves and entertains her at every encounter. She... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430326417
• ISBN13: 9781430326410
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Chick Lit You Can Share with Your Daughter

I love it when I run across a great book that I can wholeheartedly recommend without reservation. So many books have engrossing plotlines, but may contain objectionable material or adult themes. Others are squeaky clean, but don't capture the reader's attention. One of my favorite recent reads is Dear Jane Letters by first time author Amanda Hamm. Dear Jane Letters tells the story of Raina Lane, a twenty-something who seems to be surrounded by loved ones wanting to give her directives on how to fix her non-existent love life. Raina seems content to enjoy her burgeoning career as an advice columnist, but her family and soon-to-be wed best friend appear determined to find the perfect match for her. Raina survives a blind date debacle, a hilarious "speed dating" misadventure, and a re-kindled relationship from her past on the road to true love. Dear Jane Letters is not overtly religious, but author Amanda Hamm's faith upbringing clearly colors the way she writes Raina's story. This is a book you can share with your daughter, your mom, or even your husband (if he's a fan of chick lit) without hesitation.

Fun, light reading

Raina Lane writes an advice column for a local paper, but is less astute about her own life. Her roommate, Vicki, is about to be married and Vicki is determined that Raina will find romance too. Raina is subjected to some embarrassing scenarios, but Vicki still persists in finding her a mate. Although insightful about the problems of others, Raina remains clueless about her own life until she discovers romance where she least expects it. This is a fun, enjoyable read.

Clever!

This book is very clever. You will find yourself trying to figure out how the character will respond to her letters next. I know I was and I didn't come up with the same (what seems to be very well thought-out) answer as the author. Truly, a book that you won't be able to put down.

Fun Romantic Novel

Well writing, clever, light-hearted romantic comedy. This book is a fun read, excellent reading for all ages.

Funny, feel-good story

A great feel-good book for summer reading, Dear Jane Letters is a funny and upbeat look at dating. Smooth dialogue and lots of fun moments throughout. If it were a movie, I'd describe it as a romantic comedy - definitely not targeted for guys, yet light on the sappiness so it worked for me. I found myself rooting for the characters, and when appropriate, booing them. Check it out!