Super Host

De: Kate Russo

Narrado por: Julia Whelan

“Get ready to smile….[A] sweet story and the perfect antidote to the chaos that’s been 2021.” –the Skimm

A deeply funny and shrewdly observed debut novel about being lost in the very place you know by heart.

Bennett Driscoll is a Turner Prize-nominated artist who was once a rising star. Now, at age fifty-five, his wife has left him, he hasn't sold a painting in two years, and his gallery wants to stop selling his work, claiming they'll have more value retrospectively...when he's dead. So, left with a large West London home and no income, he's forced to move into his artist's studio in the back garden and list his house on the popular vacation rental site, AirBed.

A stranger now in his own home, with his daughter, Mia, off at art school, and any new relationships fizzling out at best, Bennett struggles to find purpose in his day-to-day. That all changes when three different guests--lonely American Alicia; tortured artist Emma; and cautiously optimistic divorcée Kirstie--unwittingly unlock the pieces of himself that have been lost to him for too long.

Warm, witty, and utterly humane, Super Host offers a captivating portrait of middle age, relationships, and what it truly means to take a new chance at life.

Great Character development

Unique, story, wonderful details about London, wonderful character descriptions, main character’s thoughts vs his dialogue, narration fabulous as always.

Super Host

I enjoyed this book. It is perfect reading during the pandemic. And me being a Super Host even made it more fun. Each character was so aware of their feelings. And because of that I could visualize all of them. Julie Whelan is such a wonderful reader. I’ve listened to other books that she has read and she makes the characters become so real. This easy to read book is delightful. Thanks Audible. Thank you for introducing me to this book. I’ve love to hear from this writer again.

What a nice surprise!

This book made the characters so charming and the story unforgettable-excellent narrator, Julia Whelan

When AN Avocado Is a Sign!

Good 2 for 1 credit. You must be in the mood to not be mad or you will miss the subtle British humor. If you have ever stayed abroad in an Air B n B, this will bring back good memories if you had a good time. If you are mad at the Covid outcome and being shut down for over a year, this may not do the trick. You must like short stories because as you know they can be tricky to understand as they generally do not spoon feed you the out come.
I am a newly minted fan of Ms Julie and in a very short time I have 45 of her reads due to every sale that has her narrations.
I started with Karen Robards series Ms Julia reads and her accent for our hero was wonderful. Her own book, My Year At Oxford was great. So far Delicious, The Red Hunter, Girl Underwater, Flat-Out-Love should be on your wish list.
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I ❤️ Julia Whelan! A charming British delight!

Julia Whelan’s British narrative talents made “Super Host” a delightful tale. I’m so happy Whelan introduced me to these new genres, as I’ve found many hours of enjoyable listens. As I search by narrator, I’ve found quite a collection of Whelan-narrated adventures plus more waiting in my wishlist. Author Kate Russo’s current offering follows the lives of some quirky, amusing and lovable characters as they vacation at a private London BB. Bringing us into the personal lives of guests, we are treated to a variety of eccentric visitors, along with owner Bennett Driscoll. Highly recommended. This is truly one of my favorites in my vast Audible library. Epic, I say!

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