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The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them Audiobook
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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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" Better than the first one. "
— Roshanak, 2/19/2014 -
" 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 -
" Just as original and uniquely funny as The Boyfriend List! Can't wait for "Roo 3"! "
— CaitlÃn, 2/4/2014 -
" am I addicted? Why, yes. Yes, I am. I'M ADDICTED. THAT'S WHAT I AM. "
— Dayse, 1/30/2014 -
" funny but not as good as the first 1 "
— Clare, 1/6/2014 -
" good book i like the first better!! "
— GRUMPY, 1/1/2014 -
" 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 -
" I love Ruby Oliver- she seems like a real teenager. "
— Angela, 8/6/2013 -
" 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 -
" E. Lockhart is becoming like Joss Whedon for me; I will consume anything that she produces. "
— Maya, 5/5/2013 -
" i really liked this one. "
— Noshin, 5/4/2013 -
" once i learned to just skip the footnotes, so much better than the first one! "
— Kelly, 4/28/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" the first one was better. she never really changed except for the no-more-panic-attack things. "
— Lea, 3/6/2013 -
" Ruby Oliver needs to be my best friend. "
— Allison, 11/13/2012 -
" This was an awesome book. I loved it. I would read it again. "
— Chelsea, 8/28/2012 -
" well written; edgy; realistic, but I think that is a shame "
— Mary, 8/4/2012 -
" This was a very good book "
— Camellle, 4/21/2012 -
" A teen book, but I wouldn't want my teenage daughter reading it. Shame, because it was a fun idea. "
— Krystal, 4/5/2012 -
" 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 -
" These Ruby Oliver books just make me so, so glad I'm not in high school anymore. "
— Anne, 2/19/2012 -
" I love Ruby Oliver so much(: "
— Kristabel, 1/3/2012 -
" Some really apt observations about relationships "
— Leslie, 11/7/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" soo satisfying. loved this series! "
— Haelley, 4/10/2011 -
" 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 -
" Ruby Oliver, would you mind giving Bella Swan a call while you're at it? She could use your insight. "
— Allie, 3/23/2011 -
" I will miss Ruby Oliver. "
— Jessica, 3/19/2011 -
" 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 -
" I was drop dead certain that Ruby wasn't going to get a happy ending.<br/><br/>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.