Waiting for Tom Hanks

By: Kerry Winfrey

Narrated by: Rachel L. Jacobs

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

A rom-com-obsessed romantic waiting for her perfect leading man learns that life doesn’t always go according to a script in this delightfully charming and funny novel.

Annie Cassidy dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She spends her days writing screenplays, rewatching Sleepless in Seattle, and waiting for her movie-perfect meet-cute. If she could just find her own Tom Hanks - a man who’s sweet, sensitive, and possibly owns a houseboat - her problems would disappear, and her life would be perfect. But Tom Hanks is nowhere in sight.

When a movie starts filming in her neighborhood and Annie gets a job on set, it seems like a sign. Then Annie meets the lead actor, Drew Danforth, a cocky prankster who couldn’t be less like Tom Hanks if he tried. Their meet-cute is more of a meet-fail, but soon Annie finds herself sharing some classic rom-com moments with Drew.

Her Tom Hanks can’t be an actor who’s leaving town in a matter of days...can he?

©2019 Kerry Winfrey (P)2019 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“An endearing, klutzy heroine elevates this utterly charming romance [and] the plot’s many moving pieces add complexity. Chloe, lovable Uncle Don, and the local coffee shop’s colorful characters provide humor and heart in just the right places.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Winfrey's sweet, hilarious novel is full of klutzy and charming characters, heartwarming moments,and laugh-out-loud one-liners. This quick read is sure to delight readers looking for an escape of everydaylife, especially fans of Mary Ann Marlow and Helena Hunting.”—Booklist

“Just try to resist falling in love with this guy, who turns out to be fully Hanks-ian. The deluge of rom-com trivia on Annie's path to happiness will send you on a Netflix spree, and there's a great indie music playlist and jokes for D&D enthusiasts sprinkled along the way as well. Calling all girls and women downtrodden by life and love—happiness awaits!”—Kirkus Reviews

If you’re looking for cotton candy rom com, this is for you!

My 5 star rating is based on the genre, not comparing this to Dickens or Hemingway. But I needed a light fun read and this filled the bill exactly. Lots of references to classic romantic comedy movies, particular those starring Tom Hanks. A fun “Pride and Prejudice” type twist as well. The narrator has the cutest voice - perfect for this light book. Pretty clean - some sexual situations but overall like PG-13.

Ever read a rom-com? Looking for something light?

If you've ever watched a romantic comedy (or ten!), this book is exactly for you. It's cliche, it's fluff and it's perfect if you're looking for mindless entertainment. I read this while riding my bicycle because, like all rom-coms, if you miss a paragraph or two, have you really missed anything? But it is fun and if you're looking for truly light, summertime entertainment this is your book.

What a refreshing book!

This was such a good book and the narration was perfection! I will definitely be listening again!

Great Story

Enjoyed this very much! Great timing of events! Characters were likeable and the descriptions are wonderful!

This book was delightful!

This book was cute and full of adventure. I lived and connected with the characters.

Excellent rom-com!!

I really loves this book.
I had high expectations, because I am a huge romance movie fan, especially Tom Hanks movies.
I felt like Annie was a truly relatable character and you spent the whole book on the edge of yur seat needing to see how her story would turn out.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a happily ever after.

Very Sincerely Yours was much better

I listened to Very Sincerely Yours, and liked it so much that I ordered Waiting for Tom Hanks. I had no connection with the heroine at all. Very Sincerely Years was written in third person, so the reader got to meet the hero and heroine's families and friends. I learned so much about them, and it made the book great. This might have been better in third person.

Protagonist is overly sensitive, insecure person

It is the typical love-hate relationship where the guy is supposedly a jerk but can't seem to overcome the obstacles causing the misunderstanding. But the guy is a normal guy with a sense of humor and Annie is an overly sensitive, insecure person. All the characters, except the protagonist, are likable characters.

A fun lighthearted book.

I really enjoyed this book! Even though there were a few parts that felt a bit repetitive, it was still easy to follow along. In the end, it's just a really lovely and heartwarming story.

The perfect RomCom for the hopeless romantic!!!

Really enjoyed the highs and lows. And like all amazing RomComs, this had me yelling and cheering at the characters throughout. Glad my friend recommended I read this perfect RomCom!!! Suggestion for a sequel: Waiting for Drew Danforth!!!!