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Best Friends Forever: A Novel Audiobook
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From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes "a smart, witty fairy tale for grownups" (Maureen Corrigan, NPR).
Addie Downs and Valerie Adler will be best friends forever. That’s what Addie believes after Valerie moves across the street when they’re both nine years old. But in the wake of betrayal during their teenage years, Val is swept into the popular crowd, while mousy, sullen Addie becomes her school’s scapegoat.
Flash-forward fifteen years. Valerie Adler has found a measure of fame and fortune working as the weathergirl at the local TV station. Addie Downs lives alone in her parents’ house in their small hometown of Pleasant Ridge, Illinois, caring for a troubled brother and trying to meet Prince Charming on the Internet. She’s just returned from Bad Date #6 when she opens her door to find her long-gone best friend standing there, a terrified look on her face and blood on the sleeve of her coat. "Something horrible has happened," Val tells Addie, "and you’re the only one who can help."
Best Friends Forever is a grand, hilarious, edge-of-your-seat adventure; a story about betrayal and loyalty, family history and small-town secrets. It’s about living through tragedy, finding love where you least expect it, and the ties that keep best friends together
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"I read while on vacation and I thought it was pretty good...until the end. What? Jordan makes out with Addie in Florida? crazy. Addie is preggers by Dr. Vijay? So random. But in all the book was good, well written and pretty funny. "
— Rpleshette (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Addie Downs—the ‘Everygirl’ at the center of Jennifer Weiner’s latest novel—just could turn out to be one of our favorite heroines of the summer...Another superlative novel by Weiner.”
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“Addie’s story...deserves to be savored.”
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“In Addie, Weiner has created a steely, sympathetic narrator...The novel is a welcome addition to the author’s collection of tales about strong, clever women who carve their own niche in this world—much like Weiner.”
— Miami Herald -
“[Best Friends Forever] contains her usual wit, comedy, and emotional wisdom; Addie is an especially compelling ‘nice girl’ creation...Weiner’s novel hits close to home on many levels.”
— Bookmarks magazine -
“This beach read will win readers over with its wit and wisdom. A clever, sad, and sweet turn on Thelma and Louise.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Weiner’s latest showcases her talent for creating richly drawn, realistic characters. She deftly weaves in multiple back stories and subplots and punctuates the story with plenty of humor. Highly recommended for all fans of women’s fiction.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Best Friends Forever Listener Reviews
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" Another Jennifer Weiner winner! I <3 her writing style and storytelling abilities. The perfect Christmas break read. "
— Honeybee, 5/23/2011 -
" This book was very good. I liked that way they showed their childhood and the story itself kept me hooked and wanting to know what happens next! :) "
— cassie, 5/22/2011 -
" I read this awhile back and expected something great. It was okay - "
— Megan, 5/20/2011 -
" Entertaining, pretty much what you can expect from this author. You don't select Jennifer Weiner for any deep literary reading, just a fun, quick read with a few laughs here and there. "
— Luz, 5/17/2011 -
" A story of friendship, lost and recovered and a story of learning how to live as yourself. "
— Heidi, 5/16/2011 -
" This book was ok, not great but occupied a day and a half car ride. "
— Beth, 5/15/2011 -
" I kept thinking it would get funny but never really did. Actually a downer. "
— Beth, 5/10/2011 -
" This was an odd book. Kind of a weird storyline, but with a good message, I guess you could say. True friends can withstand any fight and the test of time. "
— Heather, 5/9/2011 -
" Real bad. Someone loan me something quality. "
— Tiffany, 5/5/2011 -
" I wasn't really thrilled with this book. "
— Jodi, 5/5/2011 -
" I think Weiner writes a solid book. The plot felt predictable to me, but I read it on vacation and it kept me engaged. "
— Maggie, 5/4/2011
About Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one books, including In Her Shoes, which was made into a major motion picture starring Cameron Diaz. She has appeared on many national television programs, including Today and Good Morning America, and her work has been published in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, among other newspapers and magazines. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.
About the Narrators
James Colby is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator.
Nicole Poole is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator, commercial voice talent, veteran soundpainter, and owner of the O. Gail Poole Collection. She is also a staunch supporter of the arts and travels around the globe with a mobile recording studio.