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Author Robins, Eden, 1978- author.

Title When Franny stands up / Eden Robins.

Publication Info. Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Landmark, [2022]
©2022

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Location Call No. Status
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Adult Fiction  FICTION ROBINS    Check Shelf
 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  FIC ROBINS    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  F ROBINS    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Adult Fiction  ROBINS, EDEN    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  F ROBINS, E.    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Adult Fiction  FIC ROBINS    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  F-ROBINS    Check Shelf
Description 393 pages ; 21 cm
Note Includes a reading group guide (pages 389-391).
Summary "Franny Steinberg knows there's powerful magic in laughter. She's witnessed it. With the men of Chicago off fighting WWII on distant shores, Franny has watched the women of the city taking charge of the war effort. But amidst the war bond sales and factory shifts, something surprising has emerged, something Franny could never have expected. A new marvel that has women flocking to comedy clubs across the nation: the Showstopper. When Franny steps into Chicago's Blue Moon comedy club, she realizes the power of a Showstopper-that specific magic sparked when an audience laughs so hard, they are momentarily transformed. And while each comedian's Showstopper is different, they all have one thing in common: they only work on women. After a traumatic flashback propels her onstage in a torn bridesmaid dress, Franny discovers her own Showstopper is something new. And suddenly she has the power to change everything...for herself, for her audience, and for the people who may need it most"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Women comedians -- Fiction.
Jewish comedians -- Fiction.
Women and war -- Fiction.
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Fiction.
Magic realism (Literature)
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.
Jewish comedians. (OCoLC)fst00982721
Magic realism (Literature) (OCoLC)fst01005504
Women comedians. (OCoLC)fst01177507
Illinois -- Chicago. (OCoLC)fst01204048
Chronological Term 1900-1999
Genre/Form Fiction. (OCoLC)fst01423787
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Magic realist fiction. (OCoLC)fst01922459
Jewish historical fiction.
Magic realist fiction.
Other Form: Online version: Robins, Eden. When Franny stands up Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Landmark, [2022] 9781728256016 (DLC) 2022006660
ISBN 9781728256009 (trade paperback)
1728256003 (trade paperback)
9781728256016 (epub)
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