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My Oxford Year

By: Julia Whelan
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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She could never have guessed what the year would hold…

‘A pure delight . . . will stay with you long after you’re done’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID

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 Coming of Age Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Witty Tear-jerking

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 bestselling author

"Full of humor and romance, MY OXFORD YEAR has it all–I loved it!"Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author.
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Julia Whelan, on my top narrator list.
Julia Whelan, now on my top author list.
Wow. I sobbed, giggled and sighed. Thankyou.

Beautiful

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This brilliant written book, will have you laughing until your sides hurt and reaching for the Kleenex.
I am not sure, if it’s Whelan’s narration of her own novel that makes it so exceptional, or her ability to to capture moments so perfectly, but whichever it is, this book is a must.
As a narrator Whelan is one of the best, she is able to capture characters and make come to life. When narrating her own work, the nuances’ are exceptional.
This journey was far more than I expected and I wasn’t ready for the last page.

“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” Maya Angelo

“'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all ... A L Tennyson

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Couldn’t put this down. Loved loved loved!
Such a lovely story and narrated beautifully.
Highly recommended

Great story

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What a beautiful heart warming novel, about the strength of love and its ability to endure very difficult circumstances.

A story of love

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

Amazing narration, needs a better editor

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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.

Hard to get past contrived accents.

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

Best read ever

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I loved this book. Great characters, story and makes you think about life and death.

Brilliant!

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My favourite narrator is now also one of my favourite authors.. Don’t scroll past this book. You won’t regret it..

Absolutely loved this book

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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.

I didn’t want it to end

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