Episode #2: BookLovers originally aired 10/31/00
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Synopsis: Romantic hopefuls are drawn to the bookstore owned by Lily's sister, Judy (Marin Hinkle), who's turned the place into a matchmaking parlor that's attracted Lily's boss, Christie (Jennifer Crystal Foley), and Lily's ex, Jake (Jeffrey Nordling). Lily: Sela Ward. Rick: Billy Campbell. David: Todd Field. Tiffany: Ever Carradine __TVGuide.com (October 17, 2000)

"Book Lovers:" Judy focuses on making her singles book-club a success.
STARRING: Sela Ward, Billy Campbell, Susanna Thompson, Jeffrey Nordling, Shane West, Julia Whelan, Evan Rachel Wood, Meredith Deane, Marin Hinkle, Todd Field, Jennifer Crystal Foley, David Clennon, Ever Carradine, Susan Slome, James Eckhouse, Carla Betz, Jesse Lenat, Hillary Straney, Jeff Sharp, Eric Larson__Zap2it.com (October 21, 2000)

The Sisters' Book Store Becomes A Haven For Singles, On ABC's "Once And Again"
"Booklovers" -- Judy is so intent on making her new singles book club a success, she can't see that her answer to love may be right before her eyes, on "Once and Again," TUESDAY, OCT. 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Once and Again" stars Sela Ward as Lily Manning, Billy Campbell as Rick Sammler, Julia Whelan as Grace Manning, Shane West as Eli Sammler, Meredith Deane as Zoe Manning, Evan Rachel Wood as Jessie Sammler, Susanna Thompson as Karen Sammler, Jeffrey Nordling as Jake Manning, Todd Field as David Casilli, Marin Hinkle as Judy, David Clennon as Miles Drentell and Jennifer Crystal as Christie Parker.

Guest starring are Ever Carradine as Tiffany, Susan Slome as Debra, James Eckhouse as Lloyd Lloyd, Carla Betz as the female barrista, Jesse Lenat as the male barrista, Hillary Straney as Rosie, Jeff Sharp and Eric Larson as the male booklovers, Meredith Gordon as the female booklover and Steve Tyrell as himself.

"Booklovers" was written by Winnie Holzman and directed by Dan Lerner.

Roush Review --

It isn't all pain. Once and Again is surprisingly entertaining and dizzily romantic, as in the episode where Lily's sister, Judy (Marin Hinkle), turns her bookstore into a lonely-hearts club. And the series enters provocative new territory whenever David Clennon appears, reprising his devilish thirtysomething character of Miles Drentell, Rick's most maddening yet challenging client. As Miles urges Rick to aim his architectural sights higher, Lily gets a look at Rick's ambitious nature and doesn't like it. Expect fireworks, and tearful waterworks. Angst can be so delicious._TvGuide Online (October 30, 2000)

EDITOR'S CHOICE:
Once and Again

Book Lovers
This bittersweet, romantic episode gives considerably more screen time to the series' adult cast, especially its able supporting players.

In the main storyline, Lily's sister Judy (Marin Hinkle) turns her bookstore into a matchmaking parlor, where likeminded readers may link up. The novel idea draws a whole new clientele, which includes Lily's boss, Christie (Jennifer Crystal Foley), and Lily's ex-husband, Jake (Jeffrey Nordling), who's wearying of his girlfriend, Tiffany. And, as it turns out, there's an attraction of sorts brewing between Judy and a candid, charismatic handyman (Mark Valley) who's fixing up the place.__TVGuide (October 28 - November 3, 2000)

Once and Again
Judy (Marin Hinkle) has a great idea for the bookstore: Turn it into a mecca for singles. She calls her program Booklovers, making that the store's new name while she's at it. Folks looking for love post their photos and a little personal info -- including their favorite books -- on a special bulletin board in the store. Then on Booklovers Night, they can check out the possibilities in person. But like any new venture, this one hits its share of snags -- Lily (Sela Ward) lets her down, the new outdoor lounge (formerly the alley) isn't finished on time. In fact, Judy is so preoccupied that she fails to notice a hot prospect for herself is right under her nose. Billy Campbell also stars in "Booklovers.")__tvgrid.com (October 26, 2000

Cast Call: Lily, Rick, Judy, Grace, Zoe, Karen, Jake, Christie, David
Guest Stars: Mark Valley as Will Gluck, Ever Carradine as Tiffany, Susan Slome as Debra, James Eckhouse as Lloyd Lloyd, Carla Betz as the female barristar, Jesse Lenat as the male barristar, Hillary Straney as Rosie, Jeff Sharp and Eric Larson as the male booklovers, Meredith Gordon as the female booklover and Steve Tyrell as himself.
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Director: Dan Lerner
Music: "The Very Thought of You," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" performed by Steve Tyrell.

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