If You Were Here by Jen Lancaster

If You Were Here is Lancaster's first published work of fiction. All over her previous work has been (hilarious) memoirs --- and --- she continues to make her audiences laugh.

This story is a modern version of the movie, The Money Pit, that pays special tribute to John Hughes. The storyline is strong and the character's are real. This is a book that will make you laugh aloud!

This is an absolute perfect summer read and a book you will want to add to your collection.

Grade: A+

Overview [B&N}

The fiction debut of the New York Times bestselling author of My Fair Lazy.
Told in the uproariously entertaining voice readers have come to expect from Jen Lancaster, If You Were Here follows Amish-zombie-teen- romance author Mia and her husband Mac (and their pets) through the alternately frustrating, exciting, terrifying-but always funny-process of buying and renovating their first home in the Chicago suburbs that John hughes's movies made famous. Along their harrowing renovation journey, Mia and Mac get caught up in various wars with the homeowners' association, meet some less-than-friendly neighbors, and are joined by a hilarious cast of supporting characters, including a celebutard ex- landlady. As they struggle to adapt to their new surroundings- with Mac taking on the renovations himself- Mia and Mac will discover if their marriage is strong enough to survive months of DIY renovations.