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The Switch

The funny and utterly charming new novel from the bestselling author of The Flatshare

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The Switch

Written by: Beth O'Leary
Narrated by: Alison Steadman, Daisy Edgar-Jones
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 *** PRE- ORDER BETH O'LEARY'S BRAND NEW UNMISSABLE ROMANCE, THE NAME GAME, NOW ***

Eileen is sick of being 79.
Leena's tired of life in her twenties.
Maybe it's time they swapped places...

When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some overdue rest. Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She'd like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen.

Once Leena learns of Eileen's romantic predicament, she proposes a solution: a two-month swap. Eileen can live in London and look for love. Meanwhile Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire. But with gossiping neighbours and difficult family dynamics to navigate up north, and trendy London flatmates and online dating to contend with in the city, stepping into one another's shoes proves more difficult than either of them expected.

Leena learns that a long-distance relationship isn't as romantic as she hoped it would be, and then there is the annoyingly perfect - and distractingly handsome - school teacher, who keeps showing up to outdo her efforts to impress the local villagers. Back in London, Eileen is a huge hit with her new neighbours, but is her perfect match nearer home than she first thought?

(P) 2020 Quercus Editions Limited©2020 Beth O'Leary Ltd Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Romantic Comedy Small Town & Rural

Critic Reviews

Beth has done it again! Warm, witty, and a cast of characters I wish I was friends with - I truly loved it!
Eileen Cotton proves you don't have to be in your thirties to be Bridget Jones. A triumph of a second novel
I am blown away. I didn't think Beth could top The Flatshare but she has. It sparkles with wit, warmth and compassion. It deserves to be huge!
Beth O'Leary has absolutely smashed it out of the park with The Switch. Brilliant, warm, funny, full of heart. Completely loved it!
Heartwarming and uplifting. Everyone should have an Eileen in their life!
An utterly gorgeous, beautiful book, full of feeling ... a heart-warming reminder about the importance of always keeping our hearts (and minds) open.
O'Leary does it again! The Switch is a warm, funny and feisty tale of generational location swapping that will have you laughing and tearing up in equal measure. Populated by a cast of characters you'll wish you knew in real life. It's an absolute joy from beginning to end
Utterly charming and uplifting, The Switch is bursting with love and warmth and humour. Another wonderful book from Beth O'Leary
This delicious slice of feelgood fiction is a real tonic
This sparky, upbeat romcom balances riffs on the generation gap with heavier topics including grief and infidelity
You'll find yourself rooting for the main characters, especially Eileen, the real star of this cheerful novel. A perfect tonic for anxious times
A sparkling romantic read with characters that leap off the page. It's another triumph for this talented writer
ingenious plot
O'Leary's funny, heartwarming novel about finding your true self in unexpected places will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face
a lovely comedy with a special message
We laughed, we cried and we loved it!
Utterly charming, this uplifting book is guaranteed to be another outstanding success
The heart-warming story we all need right now
blissful escapism from our current isolated reality
Fun, heart-warming and brimming with hope. Eileen and her zest for life will inspire you long after the last page
A charming, uplifting read
Emotionally absorbing, witty and bursting with warmth - a treat for fans of Marian Keyes and Jill Mansell
This story has everything you want to lift your spirits: laughs, romance and lovely characters you connect with emotionally
A lovely, heart-warming read
I'm not going to beat around the bush here, I adored The Switch
Author of The Flatshare, O'Leary brings us another read that feels like a warm hug. Another triumph of a novel
All stars
Most relevant
The voice actors did a great job capturing the emotions. I could literally see myself in the scenes. Loved it!

Absolutely fun !

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Somehow, the story of Grandmother was more entertaining than that of the girl. The ending was expected, but that was extra chapter was unnecessary.

Flatshare was more entertaining

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Such a wonderful story and such loveable characters. The voice artist gave these characters life and that made all the difference. I loved each scene and found myself wraped up in all of the highs and lows, cheering and crying with evryone in the scenes.
I would definitely recommend this book cause it's such a lovely concept and Beth has done such a lovely job it's a wonderful weekend read.

Love conquers all ❤️

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Loved it.
The story, the characters, setting and the deep personal situations.
Spunky grandma and sweet Eileen.
3 women and their lives.
Never stop feeling deeply and loving oneself.
I enjoyed listening to it.

What is life...

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The story is unconventional and quite interesting. The voice artists have done an amazing job! I really loved listening to this audiobook!

Heartwarming and emotional

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