The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

An Oral History

By: Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman

Narrated by: Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally

Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

At last, the full story behind Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's epic romance, including stories, portraits, and the occasional puzzle, all telling the smoldering tale that has fascinated Hollywood for over a decade.

The year: 2000. The setting: Los Angeles. A gorgeous virtuoso of an actress had agreed to star in a random play, and a basement-dwelling scenic carpenter had said he would assay a supporting role in the selfsame pageant. At the first rehearsal, she surveyed her fellow cast members, as one does, determining if any of the men might qualify to provide her with a satisfying fling. Her gaze fell upon the carpenter, and like a bolt of lightning, the thought struck her: No dice. Moving on.

Yet, unbeknownst to our protagonists, Cupid had merely set down his bow and picked up a rocket launcher. Then fired a love rocket (not a euphemism). The players were Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and the resulting romance, once it ignited, was... epic. Beyond epic. It resulted in a coupling that has endured to this day; a sizzling, perpetual tryst that has captivated the world with its kindness, athleticism, astonishingly low-brow humor, and true (fire emoji) passion.

How did they do it? They came from completely different families, endured a significant age difference, and were separated by the gulf of several social strata. Megan loved books and art history; Nick loved hammers. But much more than these seemingly unsurpassable obstacles were the values they held in common: respect, decency, the ability to mention genitalia in almost any context, and an abiding obsession with the songs of Tom Waits.

Eighteen years later, they're still very much in love, and have finally decided to reveal the philosophical mountains they have conquered, the lessons they've learned, and the myriad jigsaw puzzles they've completed, in an audiobook. Featuring anecdotes, hijinks, interviews, photos, and a veritable grab bag of tomfoolery, this is not only the intoxicating audiobook that Mullally's and Offerman's fans have been waiting for, it might just hold the solution to the greatest threat facing our modern world: the single life.

©2018 Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“[M]akes you feel privy to a world that’s uniquely theirs, as though you’re sitting beside them at the kitchen table while they solve their beloved jigsaw puzzles.” (The Washington Post)

“Both partners come across as likable, grounded, unpretentious, and flawed enough to be believable...Those hoping that Hollywood couples are just like the rest of us, only maybe a little bit nicer and richer, should be pleased.” (Booklist)

"Readers are likely to enjoy the authors' company almost as much as they seem to enjoy each other's.” (Kirkus Reviews)

My New Friends and Delicious, Fun Read

I really enjoyed getting to know Megan and Nick through this book. Megan and Nick, if you are reading this review, know that if I ever see you in person, I promise to not ask for a selfie (not that I would do that...), but rather introduce myself and truly be interested in YOU. ;) I feel like y’all are friends now with how personable, funny, kind and a little corny. Plus I just spent like 20 hours listening to y’all talk. It must be entertaining to do that. I loved every minute of it and recommend for a lighthearted read.

Loved it!

It’s so fun hearing these two talk together! I loved all of Nick Offerman’s audio books and this one is right up there with the rest of them. It’s just a few hours of them talking about their life and their marriage but it was extremely heartwarming and would always put my in an awesome mood. Definitely worth a listen.

Great listen!

The book was exactly what I expected, in a great way! These two are a lot of fun to listen to. Smart, funny, genuine, and engaging. Great storytelling!! Highly recommend, especially if you are fans of either of them!

great audiobook!

getting to hear these two make each other laugh was so great! I loved listening to them

Love

I love them, I loved their book!! I’ve listened to it a few times and it makes me laugh every time!

Cool…cool…cool

There’s something about both their voices that relaxes me. I love hearing about their love for each other as well as past endeavors. Being an active puzzler myself was an added bonus.

An Audio book like no other

My husband and I rarely agree on our respective comedy choices. Nick Offerman is one we agree on. This was like listening to a day in the life story of normal people who just happen to be able to make a lot money doing what they love to do. We've only known Megan Mullally from Will and Grace. We love the character she has created. It's nice to know she has a full repertoire of performing the arts. I look forward to discovering Nancy and Beth. It's nice to listen to people who are in love with each other and love to be together.

Fancy

Absolutely loved hearing your phenomenal love story. There were several similarities to my own marriage which made it all the funnier! I also used to belt the song Fancy by Reba, quite dramatically, starting in second grade. Thanks for the book!

Great duo dynamic

They’re so funny! It’s so interesting to hear about their biopic. Comedic gold as always :)

Tops

I appreciate this book. I enjoyed listening to it whilst doing puzzles. I am not one to leave reviews - so take from that what you will.