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The Reading List
- Narrated by: Sagar Arya, Tara Divina, Paul Panting
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
A new chapter is just beginning…
*A finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards for Fiction 2021!*
‘A love letter to books, reading and the power of connection – absolutely gorgeous’ Sunday Times bestseller, RUTH WARE
When Aleisha discovers a crumpled reading list tucked into a tattered library book, it sparks an extraordinary journey.
From timeless stories of love and friendship to an epic journey across the Pacific Ocean with a boy and a tiger in a boat, the list opens a gateway to new and wonderful worlds – just when Aleisha needs an escape from her troubles at home.
And when widower Mukesh arrives at the library, desperate to connect with his bookworm granddaughter, Aleisha introduces him to the magic of the reading list. An anxious teenager and a lonely grandfather forming an unlikely book club of two.
Inspiring and heartwarming, The Reading List is a love letter to storytelling – its power to transport us, connect us, and remind us that a new beginning is only a page away…
A real heart-lifter . . . . A joyful, uplifting read’ Good Housekeeping
‘A gorgeous debut novel about the power reading has to bring people together, no matter the barriers of age, culture and class’ Red
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Critic reviews
"The story is an absolute joy. I loved the way Aleisha and Mukesh found their lives entwined thanks to the power of books.... A captivating and exquisitely crafted debut." (Sunday Times best-selling author Heidi Swain)
"If you love books, read this. If you love people, read this. If you love crying with sadness, crying with happiness and feeling like you have been wrapped in the blanket of someone else's life, read this." (Debbie Johnson)
"The Reading List absolutely captures the magic of reading and of libraries. I felt a part of Mukesh and Aleisha's book club, revisiting some of my favourite novels alongside these new friends." (Louise Hare)
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- Julie Davies
- 11-11-22
loved it
I loved this book from start to finish. the characters were believable and their relationships were touching.
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- Hannah Finch
- 10-04-23
Heartwarming book about libraries
Heartwarming book about libraries and the wonder that getting lost in a book brings.
Enjoyed the different characters and how their ages were different and then found common ground in reading.
Easy read. Enjoyed the community feeling.
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- Kavi
- 09-06-23
Such a wonderful story!
This book has been the best one for me for a while! I have enjoyed listening to every word so well read! A well written story that could be inspirational for many!
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- wendy hingston
- 29-06-23
Hard at first but worth the read
This was a little frustrating at first I couldn’t get into it but once it got underway and I knew all the characters I found it a lovely book
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- Sarah
- 10-05-23
Beautiful Book
Warm, empathetic characters, so well written. I couldn't put it down. No big highs or lows, a story that wends its way through loss, sadness and love. so beautifully written
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- Mrs H.
- 12-01-24
A heartwarming story of friendship, love and loss and the power of books.,
Well drawn characters whom we see grow, change and develop during the story. It is well narrated and the books read within it add an extra dimension to the story. Some of my favourite books are included within this book and it is like revisiting old friends but through new eyes. I loved The Reading List
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- "poxley1"
- 18-08-21
What a wonderful book!
I have loved listening to this book. Such a wonderful story, I want to go to that library! Love the characters. Thoroughly recommend it.
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- Kathy
- 17-01-23
A Book Full of Hope
The stories and characters woven through this book work beautifully to bring hope to those who are sad, grieving or struggling with life’s troubles.
Maybe we’d all be better off ditching the preachy ‘self help’ tomes and looking at how our favourite fictional characters cope or learn to deal with similar situations! Losing yourself in a good book offers more comfort anyway!
I very much enjoyed this book, the characters are interesting, there is fun, sadness, friendship and so much hope - just a perfect life-affirming listen.
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- Fleur Campbell
- 17-01-23
Lovely uplifting story
Not all happy ever after but comforting and original / good range of characters too . Recommended
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- Beej
- 16-10-24
Meaningful.
I loved it. It got me to thinking which books would go on my personal reading list.
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