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Galentine’s Day
- Author
- Rebecca Anderson
- Narrator
- Anushka Chakravati
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 6 January 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Thirteen years. Three women. One annual sleepover.
13 February 2013. Alicia, Marnie and Hannah have their first Galentine’s Day sleepover. They’re eighteen, single, and the world is at their feet. Soon they’ll go their separate ways after college, but they promise that every year, they’ll have their sleepover.
13 February 2026. There are only two friends at the annual sleepover. Their friendships have been tested by life, by partying, breakdowns, and even by pregnancies. Are their best Galentine’s Days now behind them?
Galentine’s Day is a love letter to female friendship, that celebrates messiness, real relationships, and growing up together.
Readers are falling in love with this book!'This is a book that will stay with me for years to come' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A perfect feel-good read that sparkles with authenticity and heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Perfectly captures the humor, challenges and joys of long-lasting female friendships' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Real, raw and relevant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A truly touching book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR GALENTINE’S DAY:
‘Galentine’s Day is a tender, funny, and deeply relatable ode to the beautiful chaos of female friendship. You’ll laugh, you’ll tear up, and you’ll want to text your best friends the minute you turn the last page. I adored it.’ Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading
'Galentine’s Day is a joy from start to finish, and a reminder that our truest soulmates are often the friends who know us best. Perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Marian Keyes, and Emma Gannon.' Rosie Hannigan, author of The Sunrise Swimming Society
‘I absolutely loved this book. I loved getting to see the characters grow up’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautifully written, a book that you can buy for your Galentines!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartwarming and hilarious, this charming rom-com offers more than just laughs—it’s also a touching look at the power of chosen family. Anderson writes with warmth and wit, creating characters that feel like your best friends.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved the story and the writing so much.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love everything this book had to offer… Friendship, nostalgia, heartbreak, joy & hope. This is the perfect novel to curl up with.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PRAISE FOR REBECCA ANDERSON
'Skillfully done… their struggles feel believable and nuanced.' – The Irish Times
'Wildly entertaining, shame-busting…an empowering novel.' Inis Magazine
'Candid, relatable and reassuring. Fans of Holly Bourne – and Netflix's Sex Education – will adore it.' i paper
'Sensitive and honest. moving and insightful. An excellent title that deserves promotion.' The School Librarian
‘A great book for those who need it’ Bookseller review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘This Book Healed My Inner Teenager!’ Bookseller review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Details
- Author
- Rebecca Anderson
- Narrator
- Anushka Chakravati
- Duration
- 9 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008765750
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: coming of age, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: identity / belonging
Synopsis
'If I could give this 6 stars, I would' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review Thirteen years. Three women. One annual sleepover. 13 February 2013. Alicia, Marnie and Hannah have their first Galentine’s Day sleepover. They’re eighteen, single, and the world is at their feet. Soon they’ll go their separate ways after college, but they promise that every year, they’ll have their sleepover. 13 February 2026. There are only two friends at the annual sleepover. Their friendships have been tested by life, by partying, breakdowns, and even by pregnancies. Are their best Galentine’s Days now behind them? Galentine’s Day is a love letter to female friendship, that celebrates messiness, real relationships, and growing up together. Readers are falling in love with this book! 'This is a book that will stay with me for years to come' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect feel-good read that sparkles with authenticity and heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfectly captures the humor, challenges and joys of long-lasting female friendships' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Real, raw and relevant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly touching book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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