Malibu Rising: A Novel

Written by:
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by:
Julia Whelan

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
563
Narrator
132
Release Date
June 2021
Duration
11 hours 5 minutes
Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the author of Carrie Soto Is Back, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . .

“Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads

Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever.

Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.

The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth.

Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there.

And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface.

Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
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Bianca1976

Great summer/beach read. Exactly what I was looking for and the narrator was great!

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Serena Ireland

was a good book but I will only listen one time. to much dirty words!!

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Amy D.

Easy to listen to!

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Patricia C.

A really good story. I wonder if there will be a sequel.

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Anonymous

Loved it! Fun read.

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Anonymous

Thoroughly enjoyed this listen!

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Rachel W.

Sooooo goooood

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Kate P.

Enjoyed the story and that the narrative kept my attention

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Anonymous

Predictable

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Rosanne D.

loved it! A great listen on the beach and on my walks. Characters were well written. Could see it see being a great movie.

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Tali B.

Loved this book. well written well narrated

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Veronica Noren Warren

I couldn't stop listening til I finished. Narrator fantastic. This is ripe for a series on Netflix!! I'd watch that on a heartbeat. Great story that hooked me from the start.

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Carol M.

Fast paced plot. Good escape beach read. Kept my attention.

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Anonymous

Very easy read, great narrator. It was necessary to hear the first 80% which I consider okay, in order to listen to the last part of the book, which I consider excellent. A lot to think about!

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KristenLeigh

Excellent book! Loved the storyline and how it was put together hour by hour. Narrator never disappoints me!

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Savannah S.

I loved this book - I really love this author!

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Kristin R.

Interesting story, and you can believe the characters are real with all the character development. However, all the cussing and drug use was a bit too much for me. Won’t listen again.

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Katie A.

The ending wasn't as exciting as I was hoping... but loved all the characters and the story line throughout.

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Anonymous

Excellent book. Kept me engaged and finished in a day!

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Natalie H.

Started out a little slow..but REALLY picked up in the middle to the end. Really liked this one...not as much as 'The Seven Husbands', but WAY more than Daisy Jones. Narration was outstanding.

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Deborah R.

I really enjoyed this book. It is not the type of book I usually read so the fact that I liked the story and writing was a surprise. Narrator was especially good.

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Anonymous

Bought it because of the hype, but really liked it. The writing style is truly lovely and l liked all the kids. The narrator did a great job as well

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Jacquelyn E.

I enjoyed the story very much. I could not wit to listen again and see what was happening with the Riva family.

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Anonymous

A wonderful true story

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ANNA S.

Loved this!!! Listened in 3 days

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Diana H.

I enjoyed this, but not with the intensity of “Seven husbands”, but still recommend. I think I would read anything this writer puts out. Love the narration!

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Holliday F.

Great listen!

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Anonymous

Not my favorite but enjoyed very much!!!

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