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The Switch by Beth O'Leary
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audio-books, netgalley-audiobooks, chick-lit

What a wonderful gem of a book!!! The audio was fantastic!!! This is cute and heart-warming. The story alternates between Leena and Eileen. I enjoyed both stories equally.

Leena lives in London and has been suffering greatly since the passing of her sister. Her Grandmother, Eileen who lives in a tiny village in Yorkshire has also been feeling down since her husband of over fifty years has recently left her. They decide to switch places for two months. Leena will go off to Yorkshire and live in her Grandma's house and Eileen will go to her flat in London and live with her friends.

This is such a sweet feel-good type of book that I know I would have loved even if I'd read it. The audio was like a bonus for me. I love the writing style. I will definitely pick-up any book written by Beth O'Leary in the future!

I'd like to kindly thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for granting me access to this Audiobook. It was a fabulous experience!!!

P.S. I did not realize that Daisy Edgar-Jones from the series, "Normal People" narrated Leena's part. I loved that book and only just recently watched the series and loved her in it. It was a treat to hear her narration.
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Reading Progress

December 17, 2020 – Started Reading
December 17, 2020 – Shelved
December 17, 2020 – Shelved as: audio-books
December 17, 2020 – Shelved as: netgalley-audiobooks
December 17, 2020 – Shelved as: chick-lit
December 20, 2020 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Jayme (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 18, 2020 05:23AM

Jayme LOVED at his audible!


message 2: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 18, 2020 11:11AM

Tina Jayme wrote: "LOVED at his audible!"

Yes me too! It's fab!! 🌟


message 3: by Sheyla ✎ (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 19, 2020 04:59AM

Sheyla ✎ This audible is FANTASTIC.


message 4: by Susanne (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 19, 2020 09:30AM

Susanne Hope you're enjoying!


message 5: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 19, 2020 11:50AM

Tina Sheyla ✎ wrote: "This audible is FANTASTIC."

It really, really is!!!


message 6: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 19, 2020 11:51AM

Tina Susanne wrote: "Hope you're enjoying!"

Yes, it is SPENDID!!!


message 7: by Regina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 20, 2020 09:34AM

Regina Yay, happy to hear you loved this! I particularly liked the older narrator on the audiobook. She was so charming.


message 8: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 09:42AM

Tina Regina wrote: "Yay, happy to hear you loved this! I particularly liked the older narrator on the audiobook. She was so charming."

Oh yes she was!! I'm still smiling 🙂


message 9: by Jen (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 20, 2020 09:48AM

Jen Thanks for the recommendation Tina, have requested the audiobook from the library, really looking forward to it! great review!😀


message 10: by Kaceey (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 20, 2020 10:34AM

Kaceey Fabulous review Tina! Glad you enjoyed!💖


message 11: by Richard (on hiatus) (new)
Dec 20, 2020 10:45AM

Richard (on hiatus) A funny premise, sounds like a fun escapist read - nice review Tina :)


message 12: by Barbara (new)
Dec 20, 2020 10:53AM

Barbara Wonderful! I'm always on the lookout for a great audio, especially now in these bleak times. Thank you for your review Tina!


message 13: by Dora (new)
Dec 20, 2020 11:34AM

Dora Koutsoukou So happy you loved this one Tina!! Thank you for recommending!! 🤗🥰🥰


message 14: by Dorie - Cats&Books :) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 20, 2020 11:51AM

Dorie - Cats&Books :) Nice review, I enjoyed this audiobook also :)


message 15: by Susan (on hiatus) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 20, 2020 12:41PM

Susan (on hiatus) Wonderful review, I liked this too!


message 16: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 02:28PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Fantastic review, Tina! I'm so happy you loved this one too. This gem is one of my 2020 favorites.


message 17: by Marilyn (not getting notifications) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 03:04PM

Marilyn (not getting notifications) I loved this book, too! Fantastic review, Tina:)


message 18: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:01PM

Tina Jen wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation Tina, have requested the audiobook from the library, really looking forward to it! great review!😀"

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Just an FYI the audiobook is on Netgalley too. Good luck! 🤞


message 19: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:01PM

Tina Kaceey wrote: "Fabulous review Tina! Glad you enjoyed!💖"

Thanks so much Kaceey!


message 20: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:02PM

Tina Richard wrote: "A funny premise, sounds like a fun escapist read - nice review Tina :)"

It was! Thanks so much Mr. Richard!! 🤩


message 21: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:03PM

Tina Barbara wrote: "Wonderful! I'm always on the lookout for a great audio, especially now in these bleak times. Thank you for your review Tina!"

I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! It is very sweet and fun...with just a touch of real-life hardship.


message 22: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:03PM

Tina Dora wrote: "So happy you loved this one Tina!! Thank you for recommending!! 🤗🥰🥰"

It was fun. If you decide to read it at some point I'll be on the lookout for your review!!


message 23: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:03PM

Tina Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Nice review, I enjoyed this audiobook also :)"

Thanks so much Dorie!!


message 24: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:04PM

Tina Susan wrote: "Wonderful review, I liked this too!"

Thank-you Susan!!!


message 25: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:04PM

Tina Michael wrote: "Fantastic review, Tina! I'm so happy you loved this one too. This gem is one of my 2020 favorites."

Oh yes it's deserving! Thanks Michael.


message 26: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 20, 2020 07:04PM

Tina Marilyn wrote: "I loved this book, too! Fantastic review, Tina:)"

Thank-you so much Marilyn!!


message 27: by Trevor (new)
Dec 21, 2020 12:39PM

Trevor Wiltzen Will check this out. Great review!


message 28: by Kat (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 21, 2020 03:11PM

Kat Fabulous review, Tina! I requested this audiobook from my library, but it's going to be quite awhile until it's available. The sneak peak audio was fantastic!


message 29: by Deacon Tom (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 21, 2020 03:14PM

Deacon Tom F. (Recovering from a big heart attack) Fantastic review!!!!!


message 30: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new) - added it
Dec 21, 2020 05:27PM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fantastic review, Tina! It sounds like the audibook is the way to go! Glad you enjoyed!


message 31: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 21, 2020 08:11PM

Tina Trevor wrote: "Will check this out. Great review!"

Thanks! I hope you love it too.


message 32: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 21, 2020 08:12PM

Tina Kat wrote: "Fabulous review, Tina! I requested this audiobook from my library, but it's going to be quite awhile until it's available. The sneak peak audio was fantastic!"

Try NetGalley. That's where I got it from.


message 33: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 21, 2020 08:12PM

Tina Deacon Tom wrote: "Fantastic review!!!!!"

Thanks Tom. It was sweet and fun!


message 34: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 21, 2020 08:12PM

Tina Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Tina! It sounds like the audibook is the way to go! Glad you enjoyed!"

It was pure entertainment. Thanks Meredith!


message 35: by MarilynW (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 22, 2020 10:24AM

MarilynW This was one of my first audio book and it was a delight...great review, Tina!


message 36: by Ceecee (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 22, 2020 10:33AM

Ceecee 😢I’m in pending purgatory for this one and I so want to read it especially after your review! I’m not very good at concentrating with audio though Daisy narrating is a lure! She was amazing in Normal People! Great review Tina! ❤️


message 37: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 22, 2020 08:19PM

Tina MarilynW wrote: "This was one of my first audio book and it was a delight...great review, Tina!"

Oh yay! You certainly got a good one then! 💝


message 38: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 22, 2020 08:20PM

Tina Ceecee wrote: "😢I’m in pending purgatory for this one and I so want to read it especially after your review! I’m not very good at concentrating with audio though Daisy narrating is a lure! She was amazing in Norm..."

I hope you will get it Ceecee 🤞 I find certain books are easier to follow along in Audio. I think you would find this one to be so. 😁


message 39: by Julie (new)
Dec 23, 2020 05:11PM

Julie Fabulous review, dear Tina!! 💖


message 40: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 23, 2020 08:31PM

Tina Julie wrote: "Fabulous review, dear Tina!! 💖"

Thanks Julie!! ☺️❣️


message 41: by preoccupiedbybooks (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 24, 2020 01:05AM

preoccupiedbybooks I'm so glad you loved this Tina, I adored it! The flatshare, by this author is also a good book, albeit very different to this one!


message 42: by Nazanin (new)
Dec 24, 2020 05:56AM

Nazanin Fantastic review, Tina! Glad you loved it! 💗


message 43: by Chantal (new) - added it
Dec 24, 2020 09:00AM

Chantal Côté Kindle has it for 2,99$ today and I am debating buying it but my TBR list is so long...


message 44: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 26, 2020 11:33AM

Tina Chantal wrote: "Kindle has it for 2,99$ today and I am debating buying it but my TBR list is so long..."

I know about those TBR's Chantal 😂🤣


message 45: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 26, 2020 11:34AM

Tina preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "I'm so glad you loved this Tina, I adored it! The flatshare, by this author is also a good book, albeit very different to this one!"

I want to read that one to Fran! Thanks!!


message 46: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 26, 2020 11:34AM

Tina Nazanin wrote: "Fantastic review, Tina! Glad you loved it! 💗"

Thanks Naz!


message 47: by Nancy (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 27, 2020 05:07AM

Nancy I’m always looking for good audiobooks. After your glowing review, I’ll be adding this one.


message 48: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 27, 2020 10:07PM

Tina Nancy wrote: "I’m always looking for good audiobooks. After your glowing review, I’ll be adding this one."

I hope you will enjoy it! It's on NetGalley audio if you're on that.


message 49: by Beata (new)
Dec 28, 2020 10:15AM

Beata Grand review, Tina :)) Happy New Year! :))


message 50: by Ceecee (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 28, 2020 10:49AM

Ceecee Nearly finished this and I love it! Especially as I don’t live that far from the Yorkshire Dales! Great review Tina 💕


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