MAY 2020 - AudioFile
Tanya Eby narrates this story of friendship and growth, set in the Pacific Northwest. Single mother Ellen Fox and her best friend, widow Unity Leandre, need to be pushed out of their comfort zones, so they set up a series of challenges for each other. Eby provides subtle differences between the women, allowing the listener to easily follow who is speaking. Ellen has a longtime friendship with a co-worker named Keith that develops into something more. As the romance blooms, Keith’s tone grows huskier as he expresses the growing passion between them. Eby nicely expresses a diverse cast of characters—from Unity’s sassy older friend to Keith‘s sullen teenage daughter. Listeners will find this a delightful escape. S.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
"The perfect end-of-summer read." —Bookbub
"Best Book of August 2020."—CNN.com on The Friendship List
“The Friendship List is a sassy, sensuous tale about two women who discover their femininity for the first time." —New York Journal of Books
“The Friendship List is a must. Susan Mallery is at the top of her game."—Fresh Fiction
"Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship and the importance of reaching for one's dreams. This irresistible, heartfelt story will appeal to romance readers and women's fiction fans alike."—Publishers Weekly
“Fans of ReaAnne Thayne and Robyn Carr will enjoy how prolific women's fiction master Mallery orchestrates community connections, friendships, and fulfilling romances.”—Booklist
"This engaging story explores the power that lifelong friendship and unconditional love have to help us through life's challenges. Told with a style as authentic as it is entertaining, this book is for the author's many fans as well as those who enjoy Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs." —Library Journal
“Absolutely perfect for summer reading… uplifting, hilarious, and heartfelt… a complete joy to read.” —Harlequin Junkie
"The Friendship List by Susan Mallery is the type of book you’ll be laughing and crying over with the gang at book club! A heartwarming and hilarious story."—Rebecca Raisin, author of The Little Bookshop on the Seine
"Witty, heartwarming, memorable, and thought-provoking."—Linda's Book Obsession
Library Journal - Audio
02/01/2021
Single mom Ellen Fox is in a rut. A rut so big that her soon-to-be college-bound son is contemplating going to a college nearby so he can "take care of her." Overhearing this confession to one of his friends, Ellen decides to make some drastic changes in her life, to make sure she isn't holding back her son. Her best friend, Unity Leandre, supports Ellen's decision and helps her create a list of ways to spice up her life. In solidarity, and not because she is in a huge rut herself after the death of her husband, Unity decides to tackle a list of her own. The Friendship List is born, and the two women spend the summer making over their lives and tackling items such as new wardrobes, getting tattoos, and going on dates. Through adventures that are sometimes hilarious and other times poignant, the friends begin to deal with what has been holding them back and support each other as they push themselves toward a more fulfilling future. Tanya Eby voices each of the characters with humor, charm, and compassion. The characters are dealing with some serious emotional weight that Eby portrays with a heartfelt honesty. VERDICT A fun read filled with both lighthearted humor as well as emotional depth.—Courtney Pentland, Omaha, NE
MAY 2020 - AudioFile
Tanya Eby narrates this story of friendship and growth, set in the Pacific Northwest. Single mother Ellen Fox and her best friend, widow Unity Leandre, need to be pushed out of their comfort zones, so they set up a series of challenges for each other. Eby provides subtle differences between the women, allowing the listener to easily follow who is speaking. Ellen has a longtime friendship with a co-worker named Keith that develops into something more. As the romance blooms, Keith’s tone grows huskier as he expresses the growing passion between them. Eby nicely expresses a diverse cast of characters—from Unity’s sassy older friend to Keith‘s sullen teenage daughter. Listeners will find this a delightful escape. S.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
