Why Cant I Be You, Allie Larkin
Why Cant I Be You, Allie Larkin
List: $35.99 | Sale: $25.20
Club: $17.99

Why Can't I Be You

Author: Allie Larkin

Narrator: Julia Whelan

Unabridged: 8 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2013


Synopsis

At one time or another, everyone has wished they could be someone else. Exploring this universal longing, Allie Larkin follows up the success of her debut novel, Stay, with a moving portrait of friendship and identity.When Jenny Shaw hears someone shout “Jessie!” across a hotel lobby, she impulsively answers. All her life, Jenny has toed the line, but something propels her to seize the opportunity to become Jessie Morgan, a woman to whom she bears an uncanny resemblance. Lonely in her own life, Jenny is embraced by Jessie’s warm circle of friends—and finds unexpected romance. But when she delves into Jessie’s past, Jenny discovers a secret that spurs her to take another leap into the unknown.“Brilliant…. It’s not until we’ve let go of who we think we should be that we can discover who we actually are.” —Amy Hatvany, author of Outside the Lines“Allie Larkin’s latest explores an intriguing question: What if you could shed your own life, and step into someone else’s? Why Can’t I Be You is a thoughtful and compulsively readable examination of identity, friendship, and trust—and what happens when all three spectacularly collide.” —Sarah Pekkanen, author of These Girls

About Allie Larkin

Allie Larkin lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband and their two German Shepherds, Argo and Stella. She is the author of Stay.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maja (The Nocturnal Library) on March 18, 2013

Somehow, I feel that I’ve outgrown chick-lit ages ago (it’s funny how I’ll never really outgrow YA, though), but when an opportunity arose to review Why Can’t I Be You by Allie Larkin, I felt an immediate connection and jumped at the chance to do so. There was something about the retro-looking cover......more

Goodreads review by Susan's Reviews on November 26, 2023

I enjoyed every minute (well, except for the sad parts, of course!) of this very well-written, thoughtful (and thought-provoking) novel! At first glance, you might assume that this is your standard "romantic fiction" fare: think again! I love a good "self-examination/I need to change the direction of......more

Goodreads review by Andi on March 03, 2013

I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of Why Can’t I Be You by Allie Larkin. I absolutely loved this book & it was impossible to put down! I felt a strong connection to the main character Jenny Shaw, because of things she deals with in this book. Some of it was so familiar & so heartbreaking th......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on March 24, 2013

I really, really, really loved this book. I used to read a lot of chick lit, which I feel this falls into, but I've mostly replaced that with YA lately and haven't missed it. That said, I am so happy I decided to read this one. At first I was kind of skeptical that a group of people could mistake a s......more

Goodreads review by Delee on September 18, 2013

After reading a few dark, depressing books in a row, I really needed to read something light and fun. WHY CAN'T I BE YOU hit the mark for me perfectly! Jenny Shaw has just been dumped by her boyfriend. She feels disconnected from her family, her job, her one friend...and her cat. While on a business......more