The Getaway List: A Novel

· Macmillan Young Listeners · Narrated by Norma Butikofer
4.5
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9 hr 49 min
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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.

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4.5
2 reviews
Terri Chlapek
January 6, 2024
3.5 Stars. I have read Emma Lord before and loved her books, but this one missed the mark for me. The concept is cute for this Young Adult novel and I liked the characters. The problem I had with it was that it seemed very wordy, with a day-to-day commentary of what seemed like everything they were doing. It seemed like it was super long for the story that was told. It was also written in first person. I would have loved more of Tom's thoughts. I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Norma Butikofer. The narration was good, although these old ears had trouble picking up what the male character was saying because it was a lot softer. Thanks to MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the gifted audiobook. All thoughts are my own.
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About the author

EMMA LORD is a digital media editor and writer living in New York City, where she spends whatever time she isn't writing either running or belting show tunes in community theater. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a major in psychology and a minor in how to tilt your computer screen so nobody will notice you updating your fan fiction from the back row. She was raised on glitter, a whole lot of love, and copious amounts of grilled cheese. She is the author of Tweet Cute, You Have a Match, When You Get the Chance, and Begin Again.

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