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Beach Read
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
Binge-watched Normal People and Love Is Blind and now looking to escape into another suitably steamy love story? Look no further....
Two writers, one holiday. A romcom waiting to happen....
January is a hopeless romantic who narrates her life like she's the lead in a blockbuster movie.
Gus is a serious literary type who thinks true love is a fairy-tale.
But January and Gus have more in common than you'd think:
They're both broke.
They've got crippling writer's block.
And they need to write best sellers before summer ends.
The result? A bet to swap genres and see who gets published first.
The risk? In telling each other's stories, their worlds might be changed entirely....
Set over one sizzling summer, Beach Read is a witty love story that will make you laugh a lot, cry a little and fall head over heels. For fans of The Flat Share and If I Never Met You.
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Critic reviews
"The hottest book of the summer." (Josie Silver, author of best-selling One Day in December)
"The perfect escapist romp." (Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop)
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- jaxslugsta
- 19-02-21
Funny, romancey and an easy read
I really enjoyed listening. I felt I could relate to January and it make you want to write 😊
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- Lindsay Gripton
- 13-04-23
Such a brilliant surprise!
I’m a big Mhairi McFarlane fan and downloaded this as a “fill in” until her new book is released, not expecting much. Can’t believe it - what a find! This story was warm, witty, hilarious, heartbreaking, gripping. Absolutely loved it and can’t wait to download more from this author.
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- Debs
- 29-11-20
Loved it
I enjoyed listening to the narrator, very nice tone to her voice. I listened as I read along with the physical book. Would listen to it again, one day!
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- EmGem22
- 25-05-23
Disappointing
I really struggled with this book, the main character is selfish and although trying to sort through her grief she hurts others.
The last few chapters as it all comes together is quite narcissistic and I kept having to stop listening.
Yes we want a happy ending, but this was all about her and everyone adoring her.
Too much.
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- emsand
- 22-06-21
I loved it!
This was so thoroughly enjoyable!
I loved the characters, and their conversations were relatable and funny. I laughed out loud more than once (something I usually don't do).
Wish I could unread it, just to be able to read it again. And again.
Performance was really good too.
Recommend!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-01-23
Enjoyable overall
This is the first of Emily Henry’s books I’ve read and I’d definitely try another. I warmed to the characters and it was a nice easy read. I found myself wanting a bit more of the back story though. Overall would recommend.
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- Robyn Trew
- 09-04-23
SO CUTE!!! in love with gus!!!
Such a cute read/listen! The characters and descriptions are so wholesome, if you’re looking for a comfort read please let this be it!💕
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- Rebecca
- 10-06-24
A warning for Brits
I loved this book and Julie Whelan's narration is impeccable as always. But Brits be warned - in Chapter 8 there is the use of an ablist term which while offensive in the UK is generally not considered in the same way in the US. It took me completely by surprise so leaving a warning for others!
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- Jacqueline Torr
- 18-08-20
Very enjoyable
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this when I first started listening - again I struggled a little with the American narrator. But was I got into it I found it an easy listen and a good story.
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- Marie
- 05-07-22
Great listen
Great story, great characters, excellent narrators. First book I’ve bought from this author, will definitely look for more.
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