That Summer
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That Summer by Sarah Dessen | Free Audiobook

By Sarah Dessen

Narrated by Mia Barron

🎧 4 hours and 38 minutes 📘 HarperCollins 📅 May 5, 2020 🌐 English
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About This Audiobook

The debut novel from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story!

The more things change…

As far as Haven is concerned, there’s just too much going on.

Everything is changing, and she’s not sure where she fits in. Her father is getting married to the local weather woman. Her sister Ashley is engaged to a man who’s just…boring. And Haven, at 15, is nearly six feet tall and still growing.

Then Ashley’s old boyfriend shows up, sparking memories of the summer when they were all happy and everything was perfect….

Or was it?

* “Unforgettable” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Our Review of That Summer

Sarah Dessen delivers an engaging and thoughtful YA story in That Summer. Themes of identity, friendship, and growing up resonate powerfully in audiobook format.

Why Listen to That Summer as an Audiobook?

Listening to That Summer creates a personal connection with the characters. Mia Barron delivers a stellar narration that brings the story to life. At 4 hours and 38 minutes, it is the perfect length to fully immerse yourself. The audio format amplifies every emotional beat of this coming-of-age story.

What You Will Discover

Sarah Dessen captures the magic and intensity of young adulthood. The debut novel from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story! The more things change… As far as Haven is… A YA story that stays with you.

Who Is This Audiobook For?

Teens, young adults, and anyone who loves YA fiction will enjoy That Summer. Fans of Sarah Dessen and coming-of-age stories, this is your next listen.

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What Listeners Are Saying

★★★★★

Great Book!

I just finished this book, and it blew me away! From the first page, I was hooked. The characters are so relatable, and their struggles felt genuine.The plot twists kept me on my toes—just when I thought I had it figured out, the author surprised me again! The writing is…

– Abi South
★★★☆☆

Book is fine, check your copy for ink marks though

The book is fine, not Dessen’s best work but since it was her first, it’s understandable. The low rating is more so because of the state the book was in when it was received. It had scribbles in pen throughout. Not worth returning over but it’s certainly annoying when I…

– Baseball_lvr6
★★★★★

Love

Love her books. I checked one out at the library once and fell in love. Decided to buy one for myself they’re fun to read

– Kiara
★★★★☆

My first Dessen experience

This was the first book I read of Sarah Dessen, my ex-boyfriend gave me the movie tie in edition of How to Deal where it came That Summer and Someone Like You. After I finished reading it, I knew that Sarah Dessen was about to become one of my favorite…

– Keysha
★★★★★

Haven discovers time for all things.

As 15 year-old Haven struggles with the changes in the lives of all her dad, her mom, her older sister, and herself, she discovers that there is enough time for events to unwind to outcomes which are acceptable; which leaving open a future for better things. Her ever after will…

– Amazon Customer
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