The Getaway List

The Getaway List

by Emma Lord

Narrated by Norma Butikofer

Unabridged — 9 hours, 49 minutes

The Getaway List

The Getaway List

by Emma Lord

Narrated by Norma Butikofer

Unabridged — 9 hours, 49 minutes

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Overview

Inescapably romantic and brimming with New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord's signature cheer, The Getaway List is an uplifting and romantic listen that will settle into your heart and never leave.

The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it. The solution? Pack her bags and move to New York for the summer, where her childhood best friend Tom and co-creator of The Getaway List - a list of all the adventures they've wanted to do together since he moved away - will hopefully help her get in touch with her old adventurous self, and pave the road to a new future.

Riley isn't sure what to expect from Tom, who has been distant since his famous mom's scriptwriting career pulled him away. But when Riley arrives in the city, their reconnection is as effortless as it was when they were young-except with one, unexpected complication that will pull Riley's feelings in a direction she didn't know they could take. As she, Tom, and their newfound friends work their way through the delightfully chaotic items on The Getaway List, Riley learns that sometimes the biggest adventure is not one you take, but one you feel in your heart.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.


Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

02/01/2024

Gr 8 Up—On the day of her high school graduation, Riley Larson, who was rejected from every college she applied to, makes a spur of the moment decision to spend a weekend in New York City and reconnect with her best friend, Tom. This is supposed to be one last hurrah before starting a summer job and community college classes in the fall. But as Riley and Tom begin to check items off of their long-anticipated Getaway List, Riley realizes that one weekend isn't nearly enough time to spend with Tom or in New York City. Over the strong objections of her mother, Riley makes plans to stay in the city for the summer. As she spends days working as a bike messenger and going on adventures with an eclectic group of newfound friends, Riley begins to figure out who she is, what she wants, where her future lies, and who she wants to spend it with. This novel is an ode to found families and a love letter to New York City. Riley's journey of self-discovery is far from trite, and her story is an appropriate balance of earnest realizations and teenage antics as she explores new and existing relationships with friends, family, and romantic interests. Lord has reliably created a cast of fully formed, well-rounded secondary characters who all add something to the overall story, and her signature wit is present as well. VERDICT This friends-to-lovers rom-com is perfect for readers who enjoy books such as What If It's Us? by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera and Now That I've Found You by Kristina Forest.—Alison Glass

Product Details

BN ID: 2940159917201
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 01/23/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
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