From Notting Hill with Love... Actually

The Notting Hill series, Book 1

By: Ali McNamara

Narrated by: Finty Williams

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

She was just a girl, standing in front of a boy…wishing he looked more like Hugh Grant. Scarlett loves the movies. But does she love sensible fiancé David just as much? With a big white wedding on the horizon, Scarlett really should have decided by now.… When she has the chance to house-sit in Notting Hill - the setting of one of her favourite movies - Scarlett jumps at the chance. But living life like a movie is trickier than it seems, especially when her new neighbour Sean is so irritating. And so irritatingly handsome, too. Scarlett soon finds herself starring in a romantic comedy of her very own. But who will end up as the leading man?

©2010 Ali McNamara (P)2012 Hachette Digital

A very sweet read.

If you could sum up From Notting Hill with Love... Actually in three words, what would they be?

Cute. Funny. Girly.

What about Finty Williams’s performance did you like?

Very well narrated and easy to listen to. Brought out the best of the characters.

Any additional comments?

I bought the sequel, From Notting-hill to New York...Actually and I look forward to it.

Perfect for the lovers of Chick Flicks

Fantastic book to escape into. Found myself trying to guess which movies they were referring to along the way.... even managed to find a couple of movies that I will be adding to my must see list. Loved it

One of my all time favorites

I absolutely adore this book, I can completely relate to Scarlet and the way she finds movie lines in everything around her.
Finty Williams narrates this book beautifully and has the perfect voice for this light whimsical book.

Loved It

Where does From Notting Hill with Love... Actually rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

About halfway

What was one of the most memorable moments of From Notting Hill with Love... Actually?

It is just a light hearted story a fun read.

Have you listened to any of Finty Williams’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Flinty's performance was excellent.

If you could rename From Notting Hill with Love... Actually, what would you call it?

It's perfectly named

Any additional comments?

Ali McNamara's next book From Notting Hill to New York Actually is just as good as this one.

Delightful!

I’m so glad that I ‘left my comfort zone’ and purchased this Romantic comedy. Usually, I seek out a good thriller, but the title of this book intrigued me, so I thought what the heck I’ll give it a try. I’m thrilled that I did, because From Notting Hill With Love...Actually was such a fun read/listen. If you are a fan of the movies Notting Hill, Love Actually, and Bridget Jones Diary (just to name a few great chick flicks), you will adore Ali McNamara’s debut novel. I also think that Finty Williams is the perfect narrator for McNamara’s book; she brought everyone and everything to life, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Notting Hill. Having said that, I longed for more description of the area – the market, the stores, and some of the other homes in Notting Hill, but this is just me as Notting Hill happens to be my latest obsession.

Overall, I was very impressed with both the author and the narrator so I decided to join this great duo on another adventure – Bon Voyage! I’m off to New York...

It is great fun and is read very well.

I'm Italian and I listen to audio books to improve my English. this is great fun and is read very well. However, there should be the possibility to choose different speed reading (at least two) to facilitate understanding of the non-native listeners

Enjoyable ... especially for romantic movie fan

I actually listened to the 2nd and 3rd books years ago and really enjoyed ... fast forward a few years and now im older I found listening to this one was nice but a bit too corney. Good for a fan of Hugh Grant type movies .. it passed the time.