Great Big Beautiful Life. By Emily Henry. Audiobook
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Great Big Beautiful Life
Alice Scott remains an eternal optimist, still holding onto the hope of her big breakthrough in writing. Hayden Anderson, on the other hand, is a Pulitzer-winning force of nature – an intense, often stormy personality. Both of them find themselves on the warm, inviting shores of Little Crescent Island, drawn there for the same purpose: to chronicle the life of a woman who hasn’t been seen in years – or at least to meet the octogenarian claiming to be Margaret Ives.
Once a tragic heiress, a tabloid princess, and the daughter of one of the most infamous (and scandal-ridden) families of the twentieth century.
When Margaret extends an invitation for a one-month trial period – promising to select the person best suited to tell her story – three factors keep Alice focused and determined.
First: Alice genuinely enjoys connecting with people, which usually earns her their trust – and she has a whole month to win over this elusive woman.
Second: She’s fully prepared for this opportunity and eager to impress her perpetually skeptical family with a serious, impactful publication.
Third: Hayden Anderson, who arguably has little reason to worry about losing this project, is giving her a piercing, tense stare that hints he perceives her as direct competition.
However, the challenge is that Margaret only shares fragments of her story with each of them. Fragments they’re forbidden from exchanging due to strict NDA agreements – and an undeniable, electric attraction that sparks whenever they’re in the same room.
It’s increasingly obvious that their version of the story – just like Margaret’s own narrative – could turn out to be a mystery, a tragedy, or a love story, depending entirely on who’s telling it.
A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK ∙ AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry.
Information about the Audiobook:
| Publisher | Emily Henry |
| Publish Date | April 22, 2025 |
| Pages | 432 / 12 hrs and 2 mins |
| Language | English |
| Type | Unabridged Audiobook |
| EAN/UPC | 9780593441244 |
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“Her best-selling romances have made her a new standard-bearer of the genre.” – The New York Times
“Henry has become the master of the contemporary romance novel.” – The Los Angeles Times“Readers can count on Em-Hen to transport them to a kinder, sunnier, and funnier galaxy where happy endings can be counted on… Henry’s magic elixir, it seems, is to return again and again to a simple boy-meets-girl formula while writing textured novels populated with vivid characters that never feel formulaic: she takes us back to a time when we believed, with all our being, that love conquers all” – The Boston Globe
“A sweeping love story about the choices we make and the threads that knit us together. Thoughtful, moving, and deliciously tender. Emily Henry is as captivating as ever. I love everything she does” – B.K. Borison, New York Times bestselling author of First Time Caller
“A true joy. Playful, fun, and virtuosically plotted, Great Big Beautiful Life is a novel about life’s winding paths and dangerous dead-ends – and the way that love can lead us out of the labyrinth” – Kaliane Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Ministry of Time
“Emily Henry spoils us with this one, giving readers not one but two gorgeous stories. Great Big Beautiful Life plays with truth, story-telling, family, and the things we do for love. With a delicious slow-burn romance, a perfectly grumpy hero, and a setting that comes to life, this one checked all my boxes. Two compelling stories to move the plot forward meant I couldn’t put it down! Emily Henry does it again!’” – Laurie Gilmore, USA Today bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
“Great Big Beautiful Life has everything you love in a classic Emily Henry novel, plus so much more. Nobody writes chemistry like Emily Henry, and you’re guaranteed to fall head over heels for Alice and Hayden.” – Beth O’Leary, international bestselling author of Swept Away
“What begins as a charming if standard rom-com evolves into a hauntingly beautiful meditation on what makes a life well lived in the latest showstopper from Henry… This is a stunner” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Both longtime Henry fans and new romance readers will devour this rivals-to-lovers slow burn, one of Henry’s best to date. Also good for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid” – Library Journal (starred review)
“Henry (Funny Story, 2024) continues to burnish her reputation for fashioning sublimely satisfying love stories with another perfectly calibrated, delectably witty tale featuring endearingly quirky, thoughtfully nuanced characters.” – Booklist (starred review)
“Alice and Hayden’s romance is a delightful slow burn and Henry, as always, shines when exploring family drama… Both a steamy romance and a moving look at the sacrifices people make for love” – Kirkus
“Emily Henry’s talent for capturing great love stories with even greater life lessons is exceptionally striking” – Shelf Awareness
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Emma Smith
Great Big Beautiful Life. By Emily Henry. Audiobook – My Review:
As a devoted reader of Emily Henry's entire catalog, I approached Great Big Beautiful Life with high expectations, anticipating her signature blend of wit and warmth. This novel, however, charts a subtly different course. It’s a deliberate, slow-burning story—both in romance and narrative pace—and I confess my attention wavered slightly during some of the extended middle sections. Yet, the journey culminates in a profoundly emotional and rewarding payoff that reminded me exactly why I cherish Henry's writing.
The core premise is brilliantly compelling. We meet Alice Scott, an effervescent and persistently optimistic writer still awaiting her breakout moment, and Hayden Anderson, a taciturn literary star weighed down by his Pulitzer. They are summoned to the remote Little Crescent Island for a unique contest: to win the exclusive rights to pen the biography of the reclusive Margaret Ives, a former tabloid heiress from a notoriously scandal-ridden family. Margaret devises a one-month trial, pitting the two writers against each other. True to form, Henry masterfully builds tension as Alice and Hayden grapple with professional rivalry, undeniable attraction, and the puzzle of Margaret's own guarded past.
I will note that a substantial portion of the narrative delves into the intricate, generations-spanning history of the Ives dynasty. During these detailed passages, I occasionally found myself eager to return to the present-day dynamics—to the sparkling banter between Alice and Hayden, and to the increasingly captivating enigma that is Margaret herself. The ancestral backdrop is rich, but Margaret's personal story is where the true magic lies. Once the focus shifts back to her secrets, the plot gains tremendous momentum and the emotional depth truly resonates.
The romance here is a slow, satisfying simmer. The connection between sunny Alice and brooding Hayden develops through razor-sharp dialogue and personal growth, making their eventual convergence feel earned and authentic. This is a true opposites-attract dynamic where both characters evolve independently before choosing each other.
This is a genuinely interesting and layered novel that rewards a patient reader. For those who enjoy getting lost in a detailed world and complex family saga, the book is a perfect fit. However, if you prefer a faster pace, I highly recommend experiencing this story through its exceptional audiobook. The narration, performed by the unparalleled Julia Whelan, is an absolute masterpiece. Her seamless character voicings—spanning age, gender, and temperament—bring every scene to vivid life, adding a dimension of immersion that pure text simply can't match. It’s a compelling listen I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Emma Smith –
If anyone saw a girl crying in her car as she passed exit 428 on the 5 freeway today, that was me listening to Julia Whelan read the last sentence of this book. Thank god for Emily Henry’s great big beautiful words.
I will be back at some point to talk about the way EmHen absolutely bodied the craft of weaving together, like, six different character arcs into that spectacular conclusion but for now I’m going to lay on the floor and stare at the ceiling and think about my life.
(And yes this is now my favorite Emily Henry book, Hayden + Alice I love you so much)
James Smith –
Great plot twists! Kept me guessing till the end…..
Audio –
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry is an inspiring audiobook that beautifully captures the essence of living fully and embracing every moment. The narration is heartfelt and engaging, making it a perfect listen for anyone seeking motivation and positivity. 🌟
Book Review –
I really enjoyed listening to Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. The story is inspiring and full of heartfelt moments that made me feel connected to the characters. The narration is warm and engaging, making it hard to pause. It’s a perfect listen for anyone who loves feel-good stories and meaningful reflections. 🌸
Audio Books –
Just finished an incredible audiobook! 🌈 The narration was so expressive, it felt like a personal story told just for me. Loved every second!
AudioBooks Shop –
I really enjoyed this audiobook, and I highly recommend it!
Always so powerfully and beautifully crafted –
Emily Henry knows how to write family dynamics and love stories tho at sweep you off your feet and make you cry. As a mom to a daughter with a heart defect the mention of it caught me off guard, but it was so sweetly inter-woven through the story it gave me new words to describe exactly how it feels to know how each day is a gift and what are the priorities of life. A really good story about family and second chances.
Excellent Julia Whelan performance again! –
Julia Whelan’s exceptional narration carries this book. I’d rate the story 4/5 overall. This book focuses heavily on the third main character, which at times made the pacing feel slow. While I’ve enjoyed all of Emily Henry’s books (and have listened to them all), this wasn’t my favorite. I felt the romance between the two main characters developed too quickly that initially lacked the depth needed to feel truly believable.
Kindle Customer –
Emily Henry always breaks my heart and opens my world. Like all her stories, her characters unfold, exposing their imperfections, misunderstandings, beauty and humanity. It’s a love story, inside a love story, inside another love story. Beautiful.