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  • My Oxford Year

  • By: Julia Whelan
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (91 ratings)

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My Oxford Year

By: Julia Whelan
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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Publisher's Summary

She could never have guessed what the year would hold…

Gazing up at the dreaming spires of Oxford, American student Ella Duran can’t believe it: she has finally arrived at Oxford University.

A new life starts, and not even Ella’s handsome lecturer Jamie Davenport can distract her from her classes. But, as the term goes on, Ella can’t deny the growing attraction between them – an attraction that soon turns to love.

And when Ella learns of Jamie’s life-changing secret, their relationship becomes deeper than Ella could have ever anticipated.

As Ella’s Oxford year draws to a close, she must decide whether the dreams she arrived with are the same ones with which she will leave…

©2019 Julia Whelan (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic Reviews

"My Oxford Year is an achingly beautiful debut." (Robinne Lee, author of The Idea of You)

"My Oxford Year is a pure delight with unpredictable depths. Julia Whelan has crafted a story that is as fun and charming as it is powerful and wise. Ella Durran is a breath of fresh air and her story will stay with you long after you're done." (Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo)

"My Oxford Year is a funny, tender, heart-breaking coming-of-age adventure." (Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times best-selling author)

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  • 31-05-2021

Beautiful

Julia Whelan, on my top narrator list.
Julia Whelan, now on my top author list.
Wow. I sobbed, giggled and sighed. Thankyou.

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I didn’t want it to end

I normally pause before purchasing a book narrated by the author but this was not the case with this book. Julius Whelan had crafted a great story creating empathy and delight. The language is a joy and her narration as always was impeccable.

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Enjoyed every moment

It’s a beautiful love story with interesting characters, funny situations and a message that makes us to think deep about life priorities.
I really enjoyed listening this very well narrated story and would recommend for people who enjoy a good live story.

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Exceptional

You will laugh, cry, ruminate and soul-search your way through this incredible novel. Julia Whelan is a truly gifted author and absolutely brilliant narrator. This title is definitely in my "repeat" list.

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Powerful and evocative

A powerful and evocative tale that I didn’t expect. I too have been on Ella’s journey and her story brought all those emotions —- good and not so good to the fore.

Thank you Julia Whelan for your amazing book.

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Captivating Read

Loved the story, the characters.
I listened to this one in a day! I just couldn’t stop!
It just captivated me!
Made me laugh out loud in parts, made my heart hurt in other parts. Just a really great story from an amazing story teller.
Julia Whelan is just the best narrator and also an amazing author! Can’t wait to read/listen more of her books.

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You will not regret choosing this one!

Brilliant narrator AND a brilliant author? Doesn’t get better than that. The wealth of knowledge that she has gained from such an extensive amount of narration definitely must play an advantageous role in her writing but her writing in absolutely a skill of her own.

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Amazing narration, needs a better editor

Despite the unpromising title, this is not a memoir, it's fiction. Beautifully told by Julia Whelan, who masters all accents.

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Hard to get past contrived accents.

Ultimately this is let down my the pompous accents and the portrayal of infatuation under the guise of true love .
Cliche , cliche. Highly ambitious American and Oxford professor in hate at first sight followed by can’t live without you in a matter of months. American ditches everything for Oxford professor she has known in the blink of an eye.
Did like the sass and humour of the main character -excellent one liners. However , I could not stand the arrogance of the upper class English accents. And ultimately the storyline is a tad twee.
Privileged misunderstood Englishman championing societies underdogs while maintaining his affluent lifestyle is beyond irritating.

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Best read ever

Devastatingly beautiful- Julia is now my fave author and narrator! Can’t wait for more! Loved it ❤️

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