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Beach Read: The feel-good, grumpy sunshine rom com from the Sunday Times bestselling romance author

Beach Read: The feel-good, grumpy sunshine rom com from the Sunday Times bestselling romance author

Author:
Emily Henry
Read by:
Julia Whelan
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Ratings
Book
39
Narrator
23
Release Date
May 18, 2020
Duration
10 hours 13 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.

'The hottest book of the summer' JOSIE SILVER, author of bestselling One Day in December
'The perfect escapist romp' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop

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 bestsellers 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.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

'Reader, I swooned! Beach Read is a breath of fresh air. My heart ached for January, and Gus is to die for - a steamy, smart and perceptive romance. I was engrossed!' Josie Silver

'Full of banter, heat, and sexual tension, I felt the thrill of falling in love right alongside January and Gus. A gorgeous page-turner of a novel' Laura Jane Williams

'Funny, and seriously sizzling' Best


© Emily Henry 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Reviews
What listeners say
Listeners found the audiobook to be generally enjoyable, particularly appreciating its narration and character development. Some noted that the story took time to engage and felt repetitive at times. Despite mixed opinions, many recommended the audiobook, especially those familiar with the author's style. Positive feedback highlighted the narrator's performance, while a few listeners expressed disappointment due to high expectations.
Profile Avatar Cecilie R. Jun 2022

Sweet story. The narratior did a great job!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2026

Nothing to write about far too kong only to be disappointed

Profile Avatar Mrs S. May 2026

Took me a while to get into but one I did I was hooked, bit repetitive at points but good read.

Profile Avatar efrat Jul 2025

didn't like the story

Profile Avatar Laurajane Feb 2025

Perhaps my favourite Emily Henry book

Profile Avatar Louise N. Jul 2024

I absolutely loved Beach Read! It is not the normal book I would read but gave it a go and will happily recommend it. The narrator and the author are a perfect pairing. I will listen to any book narrated by Julia Whelan.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

I enjoyed this book , very listenable

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2024

It was so overhyped that I expected better.

Profile Avatar Nuala C. Jan 2024

Love Emily Henry - when it comes to light romance, well-written, she’s the best

Profile Avatar Helen K. Nov 2023

I really enjoyed the more characters development through out the book. I would love this book in a film one day, they are so sweet and a great couple match. The scene everyone talks about I mean ...

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

A really nice story line. The narrator was great. Definitely recommend.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

The back and forth between January and Gus felt a lot like Gilmore Girls.

Beach Read: The feel-good, grumpy sunshine rom com from the Sunday Times bestselling romance author

Beach Read: The feel-good, grumpy sunshine rom com from the Sunday Times bestselling romance author

Author: Emily Henry
Read by: Julia Whelan
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