The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them Audiobook, by E. Lockhart Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Kirsten Potter Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Ruby Oliver Novels Release Date: July 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739381069

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

51

Longest Chapter Length:

08:18 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:56 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

From E. Lockhart, author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestseller We Were Liars, which John Green called "utterly unforgettable," comes The Boy Book, the second book in the uproarious and heartwarming Ruby Oliver novels. Here is how things stand at the beginning of newly-licensed driver Ruby Oliver's junior year at Tate Prep:  • Kim: Not speaking. But far away in Tokyo.  • Cricket: Not speaking.  • Nora: Speaking--sort of. Chatted a couple times this summer when they bumped into each other outside of school--once shopping in the U District, and once in the Elliot Bay Bookstore. But she hadn't called Ruby, or anything.  • Noel: Didn't care what anyone thinks.  • Meghan: Didn't have any other friends.  • Dr. Z: Speaking.  • And Jackson. The big one. Not speaking. But, by Winter Break, a new job, an unlikely but satisfying friend combo, additional entries to The Boy Book and many difficult decisions help Ruby to see that there is, indeed, life outside the Tate Universe.

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"Thoroughly enjoyed it! E. Lockhart has to go on my favorite authors list now. I honestly don't remember the last time I finished a book so quickly. Granted it was less than 200 pages long, but I still tend to take my time with books regardless of length. But this one? ONE SCHOOL DAY and I'm done."

— Sara (5 out of 5 stars)

The Boy Book Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than the first one. "

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

    " I liked this even better than the first book in the series. The Ruby Oliver books are light-hearted and very funny! "

    — mstan, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just as original and uniquely funny as The Boyfriend List! Can't wait for "Roo 3"! "

    — Caitlín, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " am I addicted? Why, yes. Yes, I am. I'M ADDICTED. THAT'S WHAT I AM. "

    — Dayse, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " funny but not as good as the first 1 "

    — Clare, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good book i like the first better!! "

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

    " The Boy Book is not your average sequel. In fact, I think I enjoyed it more than The Boyfriend List. Ruby's older and more mature, and like everyone has already said, it's not as much about boys as it is about Roo's development. Great read, 5 stars. :) "

    — Savannah, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Ruby Oliver- she seems like a real teenager. "

    — Angela, 8/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i picked this up at my local library and didn't realize it was part of a series... oops. it stood well on its own, however. i think it would've been better if i had read the first book, but oh well. it was okay. "

    — Cheyenne, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " E. Lockhart is becoming like Joss Whedon for me; I will consume anything that she produces. "

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

    " i really liked this one. "

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

    " once i learned to just skip the footnotes, so much better than the first one! "

    — Kelly, 4/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I fell so in love with Noel in this book it isn't even funny. By the end I was just like, screw everything else! I just want more Noel anecdotes! "

    — Tarryn, 3/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book is the sequel to "The Boyfriend List." After losing her friends and her boyfriend in the previous book, she attempts to make new friends and get over the loss of her old ones. It was good although you should read the first book before this one or else it might be a bit confusing! "

    — Annabella, 3/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " the first one was better. she never really changed except for the no-more-panic-attack things. "

    — Lea, 3/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ruby Oliver needs to be my best friend. "

    — Allison, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was an awesome book. I loved it. I would read it again. "

    — Chelsea, 8/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " well written; edgy; realistic, but I think that is a shame "

    — Mary, 8/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a very good book "

    — Camellle, 4/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A teen book, but I wouldn't want my teenage daughter reading it. Shame, because it was a fun idea. "

    — Krystal, 4/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The continuing adventures of Ruby Oliver, who is dealing with another year as a social outcast with the few friends she has. Very engaging book, and it brings a bit more resolution to the storyline started in The Boyfriend List. Fast read, too. "

    — Elizabeth, 3/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " These Ruby Oliver books just make me so, so glad I'm not in high school anymore. "

    — Anne, 2/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Ruby Oliver so much(: "

    — Kristabel, 1/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Some really apt observations about relationships "

    — Leslie, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this whole series. Every girl should read them for valuable, practical advice (in addition to spending time with delightful Ruby). "

    — Lynne, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love Ruby so much! This is the 4th of four, treat yourself & dive in w the first one, The Boyfriend List. "

    — Lorraine, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So this one wasn't my favorite of the series but that may be because it was the last. Ruby is still great but she has learned a lot from Dr Z and she is not quite the mess she used to be - which is bitter sweet because her angst and breakdowns have been very entertaining. "

    — Jaimie, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " soo satisfying. loved this series! "

    — Haelley, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just finished this book, and then I sighed and said out loud, "Aaaah, that was so good." I really did. Good thing there's no one else in the same room as me. "

    — Jill, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ruby Oliver, would you mind giving Bella Swan a call while you're at it? She could use your insight. "

    — Allie, 3/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I will miss Ruby Oliver. "

    — Jessica, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've read all the Ruby Oliver books and enjoy them a great deal. Again, I the audio books powers that be hadn't changed narrators mid-series! "

    — Amy, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was drop dead certain that Ruby wasn't going to get a happy ending.Color me deliriously surprised! "

    — R, 3/13/2011

About E. Lockhart

E. Lockhart is the author of the New York Times bestseller We Were Liars. Her other books include Fly on the Wall, Dramarama, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, and the Ruby Oliver Quartet series, which includes The Boyfriend List, The Boy Book, The Treasure Map of Boys, and Real Live Boyfriends.

About Kirsten Potter

Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.