Hornby (鈥淗igh Fidelity,鈥 鈥淔ever Pitch,鈥 鈥About a Boy鈥) is known for wit, warmth, and British charm. His latest novel 鈥 the story of a 1960s beauty queen who makes the leap from Blackpool ing茅nue to London superstar 鈥 succeeds in offering all of the above. You can read the Monitor's full review of "Funny Girl" here.
 
		 
		
	 
				