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Sunrise by the Sea audiobook

  • By: Jenny Colgan
  • Narrator: Catrin Walker-Booth
  • Length: 9 hours 23 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: June 22, 2021
  • Language: English
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Sunrise by the Sea Audiobook Summary

New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan returns to the setting of her beloved Little Beach Street Bakery series for a timely and heartfelt novel set in a Cornish seaside village.

Marisa Rosso can’t understand why everyone else is getting on with their lives as she still struggles to get over the death of her beloved grandfather, back home in Italy. Everyone loses grandparents, right? Why is she taking it so badly?

Retreating further and further from normal life, she moves to the end of the earth–the remote tidal island of Mount Polbearne, at the foot of Cornwall, hoping for peace and solitude, whilst carrying on her job as a registrar, dealing with births, weddings, and deaths, even as she feels life is passing her by.

Unfortunately–or fortunately?–the solitude she craves proves elusive. Between her noisy Russian piano-teaching neighbor, the bustle and community spirit of the tiny village struggling back to life after the quarantine, and the pressing need to help save the local bakery, can Marisa find her joy again at the end of the world?

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Sunrise by the Sea Audiobook Narrator

Catrin Walker-Booth is the narrator of Sunrise by the Sea audiobook that was written by Jenny Colgan

Jenny Colgan is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including The Cafe by the Sea, The Bookshop on the Corner, Little Beach Street Bakery, and Christmas on the Island. Jenny is married with three children and lives in Scotland.

About the Author(s) of Sunrise by the Sea

Jenny Colgan is the author of Sunrise by the Sea

Sunrise by the Sea Full Details

Narrator Catrin Walker-Booth
Length 9 hours 23 minutes
Author Jenny Colgan
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date June 22, 2021
ISBN 9780062911346

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The publisher of the Sunrise by the Sea is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780062911346.

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This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Melissa (Way Behind!)

June 22, 2021

I was so happy to return to Mount Polbearne with Polly and Huckle and the rest of the gang. It's been a while since we visited them, and parenthood adds an extra layer of humor to the story. One thing Colgan does so incredibly well is with her voicing of the young characters. Avery and Daisy add some laughs to every page they appear on, providing levity sometimes when the story could otherwise be heavy.The main storyline here deals with Marisa, who is consumed with grief over the loss of her grandfather and cannot seem to move forward. It has manifested itself with extreme anxiety and agoraphobia, and she heads out of the big city and to a remote cottage in Cornwall for some peace and hopefully some healing. Unfortunately, her next-door neighbor (they share a wall) is Alexei, a Russian piano teacher with a penchant for playing at all hours of the day and night. This book contains Colgan's always-welcomed food descriptions, and my mouth watered throughout with the details of the delectable dishes cooked and consumed. I thought that Marisa's journey was heartfelt and realistic. Grief shows up in ways that we cannot always explain, and there are times when we just can't "shake it off." If you're looking for a comfort read this summer with familiar characters and a satisfying storyline, Sunrise by the Sea is one to choose. I would recommend reading the first three books in the series first in order to get the background of the recurring characters and their stories.I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

Alayne

December 17, 2021

Another lovely book from Jenny Colgan. You’re always guaranteed a warm, funny and very satisfying read. This one was the fourth in the Little Beach Street Bakery series but, it can read as a stand alone. It had all the elements that I love and it was a perfect cheerer upper I these difficult times. Highly recommend.

Shelley

June 30, 2021

Sunrise By The Sea is the 4th book in the Little Beach Street Bakery series by Jenny Colgan and an utterly delightful story. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it. It was gratifying to be able to return to the unique isle of Mount Polbearne and the quirky, but lovable cast of characters who are truly one-of-a-kind. This story follows Marisa Rosso who is struggling to get her life back on track after the death of her grandfather. The tragic event has thrown her life into a cycle of anxiety and isolation. She heads to some holiday cottages on the remote island of Mount Polbearne in order to find her bearings amidst the isolation, but instead discovers that her neighbor is a big, burly, loud, Russian who teaches and plays piano around the clock! Marisa’s new circumstances are anything but quiet and calming. The two form a love-hate relationship of sorts that may be just what they both need. Polly and Huckle also join the story, along with their two, hilarious young children, and the unforgettable, Neil the puffin. Friendships are formed, healing is hard-won, love is unearthed, and bakeries are saved. This story is charming, entertaining and absolutely heart-warming!

Karen

June 11, 2021

A little slice of sunshine that will put a smile on your face.While we get to reacquaint ourselves with some familiar faces, we focus on some new characters this time round. Marisa is grieving after the death of her grandfather, and finds herself in a rented cottage off the coast as she tries to come to terms with things.Unable to leave the house, Marisa struggles to do anything. The huge Russian piano teacher who’s moved in next door doesn’t help matters, but he’s also grieving and - you know it’s coming - the book focuses on these two slowly adjusting, learning to deal with whatever is happening and finding themselves part of the world once more.A true bit of escapism. Though things are bad,there’s a,ways a sense that just round the corner will be a better time. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me get my summer feel-good factor in early.

Marloes

June 07, 2022

Sinds het verlies van haar geliefde Italiaanse grootvader is Marisa Rossi overweldigd door verdriet. Ze hadden een hechte band en ze snapt dat iedereen anders rouwt, maar het lijkt alsof het leven voor de rest van haar familie gemakkelijker doorgaat. Zij is zichzelf niet meer, ze heeft agorafobie ontwikkeld, vindt geen plezier meer in het koken van Italiaanse gerechten en wil zich het liefst afsluiten voor de rest van de wereld. Wanneer haar huisgenoot haar uit huis zet, stelt hij voor dat ze in één van de vakantiehuisjes van zijn steenrijke oom Reuben trekt, en ongemerkt bewijst hij haar daarmee een grote dienst.Als ze aankomt op Mount Polbearne kan ze de schoonheid van het eiland en de vriendelijkheid van de bewoners nog niet waarderen, ze is op zoek naar rust en stilte maar wordt dag en nacht gestoord door haar nieuwe buurman Alexei, een enorme en erg luidruchtige Russische pianoleraar. Wanneer haar therapeut haar aanspoort om met kleine stapjes de buitenwereld weer te betreden, gaat dat met vallen en opstaan, maar er komt een omslag wanneer Marisa gaat skypen met haar Nonna, die haar liefde toont door het sturen van pakketjes met de heerlijkste Italiaanse ingrediënten. Samen bereiden ze maaltijden die je laten watertanden, die wel eens de sleutel kunnen vormen tot het smeden van nieuwe vriendschappen en die wellicht zelfs Polly kunnen helpen, die moeite heeft om het hoofd boven water te houden nu de bakkerij kampt met geldproblemen.Wat was het een aangename verrassing dat Jenny Colgan haar lezers nog een keer meeneemt naar Mount Polbearne voor een nieuw avontuur, want door de vorige boeken ben ik een beetje gaan houden van dit prachtige getijdeneiland en zijn bewoners. Het leven is er niet altijd gemakkelijk, maar iedereen zorgt voor elkaar, houdt de moed erin en gebroken harten kunnen er worden geheeld. Een boek van haar voelt voor mij vaak als een warme deken en dat is nu niet anders, ook dit vierde deel in de serie over de kleine bakkerij is een ontzettend fijne, sprankelende feelgood!De personages worden erg mooi en levendig omschreven, hun karakters en de zaken waarmee ze worstelen worden sterk en realistisch uitgewerkt, je gaat met hen meeleven en de dialogen zijn scherp, grappig en soms serieus, waardoor je ze nog beter leert kennen en er soms onverwachte onthullingen naar boven komen. Vooral de nieuwe relatie die tussen Marisa en haar grootmoeder ontstaat is hartverwarmend en zorgt voor meer begrip, connectie en vertrouwen waardoor ze extra stappen kan zetten. Iedereen heeft eigen hordes die overwonnen moeten worden, zelfs de mensen die alles perfect voor elkaar lijken te hebben, maar met de hulp van (nieuwe) vrienden, familie en de gemeenschap kom je een heel eind.Dit is een vlot, beeldend en meeslepend geschreven verhaal, met aandacht voor de kleine details die alles nog meer tot leven brengen, een heerlijke terugkeer naar de geliefde personages terwijl je Marisa en Alexei ook snel in je hart sluit. De sfeer, de saamhorigheid, de warmte en de fantastische lekkernijen die al je zintuigen op scherp zetten zorgen ervoor dat dit een boek is om te verslinden, een verhaal om van te genieten!

Monique

August 31, 2022

Heerlijk ! weer ff op bezoek geweest bij mijn oude vrienden Polly en de papegaaiduiker Neil + familie en vrienden . Alhoewel zij in dit verhaal niet de hoofdrol hebben want die is namelijk weggelegd voor een of eigenlijk twee nieuwkomers op het eiland : Marissa Rossi en Alexei . De verhaallijn wordt duidelijk genoeg uitgelegd op de achterkant van het boek dus daar ga ik niets aan toevoegen ( ik ben altijd bang dat ik te veel verklap waardoor ik het leesplezier van een ander bederf ) Ik heb dit verhaal vier sterren gegeven maar ik heb het vermoeden dat mijn waardering wat lager uitgepakt zou hebben als ik de drie voorgaande delen niet gelezen had .

Kathryn

August 13, 2021

I enjoyed this addition to the series. I always like to meet up again with Polly and Neil and now it turns out a family. Wow seven years on since way back. Nice new addition of characters while keeping previous ones in front of us.

Tracy

October 12, 2021

It's been a bad couple of weeks and I needed some Jenny Colgan! Very nicely done, shades of Little Women and something else I thought of earlier and now can't remember! I think that the anxiety was well handled and timely in current days. must go find one I haven't read!

Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks)

June 06, 2021

It’s been lovely catching up with old friends in this series. Polly and Huckle are involved in the whole community as usual and it was wonderful seeing them in their new stage of life together. The introduction of Marissa and Alexei to the casting was brilliant and I loved Marissa from the very beginning. Jenny Colgan has handled the mental health issues sensitively and it was emotional seeing Marissa trying to handle the grief she was feeling following the loss of her grandfather.

Rachel

October 19, 2021

Given I rarely look at a Jenny Colgan blurb before I start reading as having read all her books I know she is a safe bet of an author that I love, I was over the moon to discover we are back in Mount Polbearne for this book, and that Polly, Huckle and Neil the puffin are all still well and present. And although initially I did think they were perhaps the main focus of the book, they are present the whole time and we do get chapters focusing on them, but the main character is Marisa who is new to the area. And Marisa is struggling with life generally at the moment since the death of her Nonno, and her ex landlord decided he doesn't want someone who has lost their way living with him, so suggests she moves to these rather out of the way cottages in Mount Polbearne, and with no other options she does just that. And thankfully that turns out to be the best decision of her life, although it is slow progress to come to that decision. Moving in on the same day as her, into the neighbouring cottage is a Russian piano teacher and let's just say the cottages aren't sound proofed!I really enjoyed seeing Marisa develop and grow over the book and to see Alexei's back story too. It was completely gripping and I was hooked on finding out what would happen next to them. Whether you are new to Jenny Colgan's books or have read previous in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone, as the main focal characters are brand new!Top notch storytelling as ever, and a pleasure to read, this is Jenny Colgan at her finest.Thank you to Sphere and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Debrac2014

June 25, 2021

Very good! I wasn't sure at first with Marisa and her problems but everything works! So good to see what Polly and her family are up to!

Lotta

June 25, 2022

Så härligt att vara tillbaka i det lilla bageriet vid strandpromenaden! Ville inte sluta läsa.

Cook Memorial

October 01, 2021

Recommended by Sonia, who calls is a great "uplit'' book. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore...

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