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Sign up todayThe Burnout
A Novel
Narrator
Bessie Carter
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Length
12 hours 20 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“Sophie Kinsella never disappoints. Her characters always feel real and she is so funny. Here, burnout is addressed and Sasha goes back to her favorite childhood vacation spot. She clashes with another guest but the two start to recover and bond over the past and their love of a surf instructor. ”
— Audrey • Belmont Books
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“Being burned out is starting to feel like the world’s biggest fad. Whether you’re “on trend” or not, you’ll still enjoy the charming characters and chuckle your way through this very entertaining rom-com of a book. Depending on your own burn out journey this could be a healing distraction or an excellent vacation read. Either way, it’s definitely worth the time. ”
— Krissy • The Homer Bookstore
Bookseller recommendation
“This book is hilarious, one of Sophie Kinsella's best! Bessie Carter's narration is top notch. I've listened to this book three times since it was released!”
— Erica • The Curious Cat Bookshop
Bookseller recommendation
“This is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, overworked, and down on their luck - this is the perfect pick-me-up book! Sparks fly after two burned-out professionals find themselves at a seaside resort, sharing each other's space and eventually hearts. This book was so fun, sweet, and relatable. I loved Sasha and Finn and how they came together and bonded over shared experiences and a run-down resort. I also really liked the self-exploration process Sasha underwent and how much of a goof she is. This book made me happy! I listened to this on Libro.fm and the audiobook was amazing!”
— Anna • The Well-Read Moose
Summary
Sparks fly in this delightful novel about two burned out professionals who meet at a ramshackle resort on the British seaside—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher.
“I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. It’s funny, sad, relatable, and brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy.”—Jojo Moyes
She can do anything . . . just not everything.
Sasha has had it. She cannot bring herself to respond to another inane, “urgent” (but obviously not at all urgent) email or participate in the corporate employee joyfulness program. She hasn’t seen her friends in months. Sex? Seems like a lot of effort. Even cooking dinner takes far too much planning. Sasha has hit a wall.
Armed with good intentions to drink kale smoothies, try yoga, and find peace, she heads to the seaside resort she loved as a child. But it’s the off season, the hotel is in a dilapidated shambles, and she has to share the beach with the only other occupant: a grumpy guy named Finn, who seems as stressed as Sasha. How can she commune with nature when he’s sitting on her favorite rock, watching her? Nor can they agree on how best to alleviate their burnout (Sasha: manifesting, wild swimming; Finn: drinking whisky, getting pizza delivered to the beach).
When curious messages, seemingly addressed to Sasha and Finn, begin to appear on the beach, the two are forced to talk—about everything. How did they get so burned out? Can either of them remember something they used to love? (Answer: surfing!) And the question they try and fail to ignore: what does the energy between them—flaring even in the face of their bone-deep exhaustion—signify?
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Reviews
“I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. It’s funny, sad, relatable, and brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy.”—Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of Someone Else’s Shoes“I’ll drop anything for a new Sophie Kinsella. The Burnout is hilarious, sparky and joyful—just the book you need if you’re desperate for a break. I loved seeing Sasha coming back to herself on the windswept beach at Rilston!”—Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare
“Uplifting and full of laugh-out-loud moments! I loved it!”—Heidi Swain, author of The Book-Lovers’ Retreat
“Such a hilarious, joyous, life-affirming book—I never wanted it to end.”—Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Corner
Praise for the work of Sophie Kinsella
“I love the opportunity to escape with a Sophie Kinsella book.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult
“Kinsella’s long career in the rom-com is indicative of the kind of stories she truly wants to put out into the world: those that feature people like you . . . flawed heroines who make the best out of the wild and wacky journeys we all go through—at work, with our families, in love and in life.”—Bustle
“Kinsella has a genuine gift for comic writing.”—The Boston Globe
“A light and easy read . . . perfect for a summer day. The relationship’s growth and the novel’s nostalgic small-town vibe recall Emily Henry’s Book Lovers.”—Library Journal Expand reviews
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