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Malibu Rising: A Novel

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Book
627
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173
Release Date
June 1, 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.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Bianca1976 Jul 2021

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

Profile Avatar Serena Ireland Dec 2021

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

Profile Avatar Amy D. Feb 2022

Easy to listen to!

Profile Avatar Patricia C. Sep 2021

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

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

wonderful story. had me hooked from the beginning. perfect narration as usual. and Taylor is so good.

Profile Avatar Ohood Apr 2026

One of the books that I wasn’t able to put down with diverse characters that sparked a lot of emotions…the different timelines is a TJR special and her depiction of human imperfection is maddeningly accurate! I feel like I have to explore the rest of TJR’s written world so onto ‘Carrie Soto is Back’

Profile Avatar Kenzington K. Jan 2026

lovedddd the whole vibe of this book!! literally my dream life

Profile Avatar Meg Dec 2025

I always prefer one single reader in audio books and Julia Whelan does a fantastic job of differentiating between character voices

Profile Avatar Matilde M. Jul 2025

❤️

Profile Avatar Amy H. Jun 2025

Easy listen storyline

Profile Avatar Ashlie H. May 2025

Great story and great narration!

Profile Avatar Mary K. Sep 2024

Good book and narrator. I hope she writes a sequel

Profile Avatar Valerie L. Jun 2024

Great summer read

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

Loved it! Fun read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed this listen!

Profile Avatar Rachel W. Oct 2023

Sooooo goooood

Profile Avatar Kate P. Aug 2023

Enjoyed the story and that the narrative kept my attention

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

Predictable

Profile Avatar Rosanne D. Jul 2023

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

Profile Avatar Tali B. Jul 2023

Loved this book. well written well narrated

Profile Avatar Veronica Noren Warren Apr 2023

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.

Profile Avatar Carol M. Mar 2023

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

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

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!

Profile Avatar KristenLeigh Nov 2022

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

Profile Avatar Savannah S. Oct 2022

I loved this book - I really love this author!

Profile Avatar Kristin R. Jul 2022

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.

Profile Avatar Katie A. Nov 2021

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

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2021

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

Profile Avatar Natalie H. Sep 2021

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.

Profile Avatar Deborah R. Aug 2021

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.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

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

Profile Avatar Jacquelyn E. Aug 2021

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

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

A wonderful true story

Profile Avatar ANNA S. Jul 2021

Loved this!!! Listened in 3 days

Profile Avatar Diana H. Jun 2021

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!

Profile Avatar Holliday F. Jun 2021

Great listen!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Not my favorite but enjoyed very much!!!

Malibu Rising: A Novel

Malibu Rising: A Novel

Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Read by: Julia Whelan
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