Landline: A Novel Audiobook

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• “Keen psychological insight, irrepressible humor, and a supernatural twist.”

  — Time

• “The magic phone becomes Ms. Rowell’s way to rewrite It’s a Wonderful Life…what that film accomplished with an angel named Clarence, Ms. Rowell accomplishes with a quaint old means of communication, and for her narrative purposes, it really does the trick.”

  — New York Times

• “Readers of any age can enjoy Landline’s perceptive, funny, and touching take on complicated relationships.”

  — Irish Times

• “The writing is sharp and concise, and there’s very little pretense.”

  — PopMatters

• “Rainbow Rowell once again shares her insightful, funny perspective on love and relationships, this time delving into a marriage floundering in the wake of kids, careers, and the daily grind…A deeply resonant story about being willing to go all in—at the start or after being together for many years—for the kind of love that makes ‘everything else just scenery.’”

  — Amazon.com, editorial review

• “While the topic might have changed, this is still Rowell—reading her work feels like listening to your hilariously insightful best friend tell her best stories.”

  — Library Journal, (starred review)

• “[Narrator Rebecca] Lowman captures the sweetness and vulnerability of [Georgie and Neal’s] college courtship; there are intimate moments, spoken slowly and seductively, that are lovely and voyeuristic, including the couple’s first kiss…Fans will enjoy this fresh take on the time warp.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “In a low, confidential voice, narrator Rebecca Lowman introduces us to Georgie McCool…Lowman’s tone is perfect for the intimate, late-night phone conversations between Georgie and Neal. Rowell’s writing deftly avoids cliché, and the book’s action builds cleverly. Listeners might find themselves a bit breathless for the final two hours as Lowman skillfully sweeps us along to the satisfying, romantic, hopeful conclusion.”

  — AudioFile

• “Her characters are instantly lovable, and the story moves quickly…the ending manages to surprise and satisfy all at once. Fans will love Rowell’s return to a story close to their hearts.”

  — Kirkus Reviews

• “Rowell's writing deftly avoids cliché, and the book's action builds cleverly as Lowman skillfully sweeps listeners along to the satisfying, romantic, hopeful conclusion.

  — AudioFile

• Lowman captures the sweetness and vulnerability of the couple's college courtship; there are intimate moments, spoken slowly and seductively, that are lovely and voyeuristic, including the couple's first kiss.

  — Publishers Weekly

• A fantastic recording of an equally fantastic novel. Rebecca Lowman's narration deftly captures the pacing of this tale, and her impressive ability to portray distinct voices enhances the listening experience.

  — Library Journal