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Firefly Lane: A Novel

Author:
Kristin Hannah
Read by:
Susan Ericksen
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Book
500
Narrator
126
Release Date
February 5, 2008
Duration
17 hours 58 minutes
Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . .

In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the 'coolest girl in the world' moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all

beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer's end they've become TullyandKate. Inseparable.

So begins Kristin Hannah's magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives.

From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness.

Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn't know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she'll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she'll envy her famous best friend. . . .

For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship

jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they've survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test.

Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone's Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it's the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It's about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you

and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you'll never forget . . . one you'll want to pass on to your best friend.
Reviews
Profile Avatar K O. Mar 2021

I read this book after watching the series. Hannah has always been a favorite author of mine. I really enjoyed the differences between the book and series. Both were equally entertaining.

Profile Avatar Teresa J. Aug 2023

I loved the book and narrator

Profile Avatar Nikki F. Feb 2021

Absolutely loved this story of beloved friends and family!

Profile Avatar Rjackman Jan 2025

I love Kristin Hannah, but did not like this book. It was painful and depressing to get through.. but I stuck it out so I could hear the ending.. which also left me feeling so so sad.

Profile Avatar KateinSD Oct 2024

One of my favorite books ever! Love this author but know there will always be some tears along the story somewhere. Great story about friendship and life. Narration was great too.

Profile Avatar Savannah H. Oct 2024

Broke my heart a million times. Texted my best friend throughout the entire listen. Love is what we remember. And it’s what this book made me remember.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

Apparently there are series about this book. I’m glad I read the book before watching the series. The book is very detailed and paints a beautiful picture of real friendship, love, loss, and life. Very well narrated too.

Profile Avatar Ericka Apr 2024

One of my all time favorites!

Profile Avatar Lindsay W. Jul 2023

This book started out quite well, but then it became relentlessly tedious. It really should have been at least two hours shorter than it was.

Profile Avatar Lindsay C. Jun 2023

I wanted to like this more but I found it to be so slow and a little boring. The end picked up more but the first 75% or so dragged out. Tully and Kate’s friendship felt so unbalance between the give and take with each of them. I enjoy Kristin Hannah’s writing but this one didn’t fully meet my expectations.

Profile Avatar Decoratingcents Jun 2023

This book was absolutely wonderful. I loved being on the friendship journey with Kate and Tully. So many life lessons were incorporated into each chapter. Definitely a must read.

Profile Avatar Training U. Jan 2023

I couldn’t stop listening to it. At times I felt I could relate to Tully then I related more to Katie. It really helps you question the decisions you make in your life and what ultimately leads to of full life of joy. The Netflix series did not do the book justice in my opinion. Too many things changed that were not necessary nor added to the development of character. I’m now listening to the second book of this series “Fly Away”.

Profile Avatar Nancy M. Aug 2022

I feel like it dragged a bit at the beginning but picked up the more I listened. I'm now listening to the sequel.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Another good one!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Kristin Hannah is a fantastic author. A beautiful and relatable story. A tear jerker for sure.

Profile Avatar Shirley B. Mar 2022

Excellent!

Profile Avatar Sue S. Feb 2022

Awesome story!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

I enjoyed this book. At times I wondered if it were ever going to end. I would recommend it if you are looking for an easy listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Book is way better they the Netflix series, that’s how I feel

Profile Avatar KristenLeigh Jun 2021

Read the book after watching the series. Loved the more in depth it got with each character!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

Such a great book... grab your tissues for the last 2 hours!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

Touching and immemorable book. A page turner.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

Hannah has always been a favorite author of mine. I really enjoyed the differences between the book and series. Both were equally entertaining.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

my favorite books.

Profile Avatar Jennifer M. Mar 2021

It was easy and pleasant to listen to

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

I always enjoy anything by Kristin Hannah, and this did not disappoint!

Profile Avatar TerriT Mar 2021

This was a wonderful book. I felt all the feels right along with Kate and Tully.

Profile Avatar Jamie C. Feb 2021

One of my favorite books.

Profile Avatar Lindsay K. Oct 2020

okay. kinda hokey. says "tears stung her eyes" a LOT. narrator is too slow. had to listen at 1.3x speed

Profile Avatar Kellianne T. Sep 2020

very interested the whole ti.e

Profile Avatar Sharon H. Aug 2020

I love this book!!! Totally recommend

Profile Avatar Amanda K. May 2020

Sad ending

Profile Avatar Susan S. Oct 2019

So boring I couldn’t finish.

Profile Avatar Andrea M. Oct 2018

It took me a while to get into this one...But the ending made it totally worth it.

Profile Avatar Emily T. May 2018

great story about two womens lives, enjoyed the last 2 hours a lot!

Profile Avatar Patricia M Apr 2018

I LOVED this book!!!

Profile Avatar Mira Migliore-Petty Dec 2016

First book recommended for a listening and worth the time. This book will make you laugh and cry. A total reminisce of childhood, flashbacks of the 80's, 90's and friendship that is true.

Profile Avatar Lauren Snodgrass Oct 2016

Great story, although I rank Nightingale, Night Road, and Winter Garden higher. Kristin Hannah's writing is so elegant. I'm going to listen to "Fly Away" next.

Profile Avatar Kristin Olafsen Oct 2016

One of the best books ever, and I love that it has a sequel...this book is a must read, and I didn't want it to end.

Profile Avatar Teresa Scola Sep 2016

Beautiful Full Touching. Life. Must Read. You Will Not Stop Until Finished.

Profile Avatar Tina Crawford Jul 2016

This was my first book from this author and now is a new favorite!!! Loved the storyline and the trip down memory lane! I found myself laughing and crying. Onto Fly Away now!

Profile Avatar Mary Green Jun 2016

I enjoyed the book; definitely a trip down memory lane with musical and fashion references - but I was expecting the alliteration that delivered in Nightingale. In that respect, I was disappointed.

Profile Avatar Mallory Zemelis Jul 2015

I enjoyed the Nightingale so much I wanted to read another one of her books. I couldn't make it through, it was so sophomoric.... Very Disappointed.

Profile Avatar Fiona Miller Jul 2014

Brilliant it was like a trip down memory lane in terms of time period. I identified very much with the characters.

Firefly Lane: A Novel

Firefly Lane: A Novel

Author: Kristin Hannah
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