Life’s a Beach Audiobook, by Claire Cook Play Audiobook Sample

Life’s a Beach Audiobook

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Read By: Kymberly Dakin Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781602830424

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

30

Longest Chapter Length:

18:39 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

13:59 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

14

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Publisher Description

Life's a bit of a beach these days for Ginger Walsh, who's single at forty-one and living back home in the family FROG (finished room over garage). Geri, her BlackBerry-obsessed sister, is also nearly off the deep end about her pending fiftieth birthday (and might just drag Ginger with her). Toss in a dumpster-picking father, a Kama Sutra T-shirt –wearing mother, a movie crew come to town with a very cute gaffer, an on-again, off-again glassblower boyfriend, plus a couple of Red Hat realtors, and hilarity ensues.

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"good fun read. i couldnt sleep last night so i finished it-it was worth being awake for! i'd like to read MORE with the two sister characters-i found i could relate to them in more ways than one."

— Mich (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Claire Cook is wicked good!”

    — Jacqueline Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean
  • “Midlife love, laughter, sibling rivalry and self-discovery…Goes down as easy as it sounds.”

    — People
  • “Dive into this gleefully quirky coming-of-age story centered on…a  forty-one-year-old. With the help of her hippie parents, Boyfriend the cat, and a shark-crazy movie crew, Ginger Walsh is finally growing up—and there’s no escaping a few growing pains.”

    — Redbook
  • “Perfect-for-the-beach summer novel…a bumpy delight.”

    — Boston Common
  • “In this lighthearted, breezy read, Cook displays a wry sense of humor and knows how to write realistic characters.”

    — Library Journal

Life’s a Beach Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.77551020408163 out of 52.77551020408163 out of 52.77551020408163 out of 52.77551020408163 out of 52.77551020408163 out of 5 (2.78)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Total fluff. I finished this book in 2 days - and that was with a toddler's birthday party thrown in there. Very predictible and very unrealistic. Some potentially good characters but she barely skims the surface... leaving me with no real connection to the book or the characters. "

    — Anna, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " this was an ok book to pass the time at 3 in the morning when I couldn't sleep, wouldn't go out and buy it, but it would also pass time on the plane or ferry. "

    — Rogers007, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as I was hoping! "

    — Charie, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " During summer, there's nothing like a good "beach" read. In Claire Cook's, "Life's a Beach", she lives up to the task. It is funny, I love the sarcastic sense of humor, has a good story line, and isn't heavy. If you are looking for a good summer read, you've found it! "

    — Kristi, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Wish you could give half stars here! This was okay, but I liked it too. Just an easy summer read, with a bit of cleverness thrown in here and there! "

    — Jen, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Towards the end I really started to dislike some of the characters but it made me smile more than once. "

    — Laura, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Predictable chick lit. A fast read. "

    — Terri, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved it!!! This was such an easy, fun read. I suppose it is a beach read, but I'd recommend it for anyone who just wants a simple story that's easy and fun to read. "

    — Shelly, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Boring. Not even worth your time. "

    — Chelsey, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Really not worth the time. "

    — Kathryn, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good summer read. Loved the description of the FROG (For Rent Over the Garage). "

    — Michele, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Cute, fun, light hearted...Made me read another book by her. Makes you value friendship. "

    — Lisa, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was a little too light & funny for me, it just seemed predictable. "

    — Liz, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good summer read about a girl who took extra long to grow up, but finally did. "

    — Shirl, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This probably is considered chick-lit. Quirky story, humorous. "

    — Linda, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More chicklit. The main character is annoying to me, because she is 40 and so unfocused. But as in all chicklit--ends tie up nicely "

    — Leah, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not entertaining and I didn't like the reader. "

    — Dee, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Such a great beach read. "

    — Mandy, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved the characters and could/would follow more stories about this fun family! "

    — Cindy, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I guess it was a decent beach read. Wasn't great but passed the time nicely. "

    — Collette, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun quick (beach) read. The family was entertaining, especially the sisters. A few laugh out loud parts. "

    — Lacey, 8/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " There was potential here with a cute story and some interesting characters, but it felt like the author didn't really develop the characters or the conflicts nearly as well as she could have. "

    — Carrie, 6/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I needed a non-intense book and this book fit the bill - it offers little to truly 'think' about. I did enjoy the kookiness of her father and the vast differences of personalities that can co-exist in a family. "

    — Kim, 6/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another quick, mindless summer read. A cute little romance story "

    — Pmanco, 4/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a thoroughly engaging book that has no plot, just interesting characters. To pull off a novel with no clear beginning, middle, or ending is quite a feat. Color me impressed. "

    — Stephanie, 4/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Cute, but forgettable. "

    — Jo, 11/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " cute beach read. light. "

    — Tfeenstra, 1/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute book but not much substance to it. Definitely a quick summer read if you just want a light story. "

    — Allyvlee, 9/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quick read, a light hearted romantic story. "

    — Nicole, 9/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " E-book - woman, family, relationships - light and funny. "

    — Karla, 8/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Felt like a waste of time to me. Yes a light summer read but so light that nothing happens. I could write a month of my life and have a book :-/ "

    — Moraima, 8/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun and frothy, the perfect beach read even if your sitting in your own backyard. :) "

    — Tricia, 7/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " BN Free Fridays book. Nice easy read. "

    — Karin, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A beach read. It was entertaining. I had to just imagine the main character was 23 instead of 41 to make her tolerable. "

    — Jennifer, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another quick, mindless summer read. A cute little romance story "

    — Pmanco, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick fluffy read, perfect for summer. "

    — Jliongrrrl, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " If there was a point to this book I missed it. It seemed so disjointed I had to force myself to keep reading thinking it has to get better soon well, I was sadly mistaken. "

    — Karen, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny and well written. A great summer read! "

    — Nena, 6/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " A good sleeping book. Totally inconclusive :( Luky me it was free "

    — Caffenero, 6/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The story seemed to stall out pretty early on. But I liked the characters. The bantering between the sisters was great. "

    — Melissa, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was a Free-Friday selection on my Nook. It was an easy read. Light. Nothing deep. "

    — Jennifer, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a fun easy read. "

    — Tifalopez, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found this story funny, quirky, and very entertaining - was laughing out loud at times. "

    — Joanne, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really cute, fun book - great for a summer read! I found the characters engaging and was sorry to reach the end. "

    — Deb, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was humorous and light-hearted. An easy read. I could see it definately being turned into a movie. Not terribly deep or thought provoking, just fun and entertaining. "

    — Becky, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " So far, light and amusing. Not something I can't put down when I get sleepy. "

    — Amy, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well written. A nice break from the mysteries. Definately an author I would read again. "

    — Kris, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was okay. Fast read but the story line wasn't the best and the book ended so abruptly. Not the best ending. "

    — Angie, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was tempted to give this book one star but decided not to because there was really nothing WRONG with this book, its not like it had some risque parts or foul language or anything. It just bored me to tears. I literally skimmed the last half. "

    — Rachel, 6/20/2011

About Claire Cook

Claire Cook is the bestselling author of Life’s a Beach, Multiple Choice, Ready to Fall, and Must Love Dogs, which became a major movie starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. She has been a judge for the Thurber Prize for American Humor and is a member of the Cape Cod Writers’ Center faculty. She lives in Scituate, Massachusetts, with her husband, where they are occasionally visited by their borderline adult children and their laundry.

About Kymberly Dakin

Corey Gagne is an actor, known for Conquest: Frontier Wars, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, and Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Tsuioku Hen.