Addition (Paperback)
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Description
Grace Lisa Vandenburg orders her world with numbers: how many bananas she buys, how many steps she takes to the cafÉ, how many poppy seeds are in her daily piece of orange cake. Every morning she uses 100 strokes to brush her hair, 160 strokes to brush her teeth. But Grace's life is about to change on a day when all the tables at her regular cafÉ are full, and a stranger, Seamus Joseph O'Reilly (19 letters in his name, just like Grace's), invites her to sit with him. Because no matter how organized you are, how many systems you put in place, you can't plan for people, who are unpredictable and full of possibilities. And suddenly, Grace may be about to lose count of the number of ways she can fall in love.
About the Author
Toni Jordan has worked as a sales assistant, molecular biologist, quality control chemist, and marketing manager. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she works as a freelance copywriter.
Praise for Addition…
âeoeToni Jordan has created such a real character in Grace that you are cheering her on. . . . Jordanâe(TM)s voice is distinctive and refreshing.âe
-Sydney Morning Herald
âeoeToni 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. Jordanâe(TM)s voice is distinctive and refreshing.âe
-Sydney Morning Herald
âeoeTold 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.âe
-Reading.com.au
âeoeA poignant love story with a truly original heroine.âe
-Wisconsin State Journal
âeoeHow 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.âe
-USA Today
âeoeAn unusual and intriguing novel.âe
-Daily Mail (London)
âeoeToni Jordanâe(TM)s debut is mature, witty and entertaining.âe
-Irish Times
âeoeGrace is a quirky, funny and endearing character. Very entertaining.âe
-Imogen Stubbs, actress
âeoe[A] spunky debutâe¦Addition is witty funâe¦Number of times I laughed out loud: 23âe (3 ½ out of 4 Stars)
-People
âeoeGrace Lisa Vandenburgâe(TM)s self-described âe~counting thingâe(TM) goes far beyond a charming quirk. Often funny, always lovable, this endearing novel of obsessive compulsive disorder and romance is outstanding.âe (Pick of the Week)
-Boston Globe
âeoeIn 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.âe
-Marisa de los Santos, author of Love Walked In and Belong to Me
âeoeCount on a good read from a fresh voice.âe
-Fort Worth Star-Telegram
âeoeA delight of a debut novel. Toni Jordan has created an unforgettable heroine, charming, vulnerable and real.âe
-Emily Giffin, author of Love the One You're With
âeoeJordan strikes a fabulous blow for resolute individuality, with redemptive love in a supporting role.âe
-Sunday Mail Queensland
âeoeSparky, gutsy and snappy.âe
-Weekend Australian
âeoeA 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.âe
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
âeoeJordanâe(TM)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.âe
-Minneapolis Star Tribune
âeoeThe turns this tale takes, by its final few pages, leave you breathless. Once you begin the story inside, this love story thatâe(TM)s unlike any youâe(TM)ve read before, youâe(TM)ll be turning pages long after you shouldâe(TM)ve called lights out.âe
-Buffalo News
âeoe(An) engaging romantic comedy.âe
-The Times (London)
