Get a Life, Chloe Brown is a 2019 romance novel written by Talia Hibbert and published by Avon Romance. It is Hibbert's first traditionally published book from and is the first book of a trilogy following the Brown sisters.[1][2][3] The novel was followed by Take A Hint, Dani Brown in 2020 and Act Your Age, Eve Brown in 2021.
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| Author | Talia Hibbert |
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| Language | English |
| Series | The Brown Sisters |
| Genre | Fiction, Romance |
| Publisher | Avon Romance |
Publication date | 2019 |
| ISBN | 9780062941206 |
| Followed by | Take a Hint, Dani Brown |
The audiobook of Get a Life, Chloe Brown was narrated by Adjoa Andoh and published by HarperAudio.[4]
Background edit
Hibbert has identified Get a Life, Chloe Brown as an #OwnVoices work;[5] the main character lives with chronic pain, like Hibbert herself.[1][6] For much of her life, Hibbert struggled with undiagnosed health issues, until it was diagnosed as fibromyalgia.[1][7][8] Hibbert's multiple issues with doctors influenced the topic of medical discrimination in her novel.[7]
The novel explores the strain that chronic pain can place on both familial and romantic relationships,[9][8] as well as showing a person with chronic pain is deserving and capable of having a loving relationship.[10] The book explores methods of reasserting a sense of control within a life that was once ruled by illness.[11][12]
Reception edit
Get a Life, Chloe Brown was featured on the Today show and reached the best seller lists of both USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.[13][14][15] It reached #77 on the USA Today Bestseller list.[15]
Get a Life, Chloe Brown has been reviewed in The Washington Post.[16] and twice on NPR.[17][18] Roxane Gay gave the novel a 4 star review on Goodreads, calling it a "Charming romance novel involving a woman with chronic pain and an attitude to mask it and her building’s super, a giant man with long flowing red hair and a tender, wounded heart. Well written, great banter, sexy vibes."[19] Jaime Green's review for The New York Times called Hibbert a "brilliant writer."[20]
The novel received the Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romance Fiction in 2019.[21][22][23]
References edit
- ^ a b c Lenker, Maureen Lee (March 20, 2019). "How Talia Hibbert's own experiences with chronic pain inspired her latest romance heroine". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "Get a Life, Chloe Brown". Avon Romance. 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ Olmstead, Barrie (February 13, 2020). "Commentary: Rom-coms making a comeback". The Lewiston Tribune. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Gunderson, Alexis (February 14, 2020). "10 Romantic Audiobooks to Listen to on Valentine's Day". Paste. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Perchikoff, Sarah (November 8, 2019). "Get a Life, Chloe Brown is an exploration of romance, chronic pain, and living on your own terms". Fansided. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Tanabe, Karin (November 15, 2019). "In 'Get a Life, Chloe Brown,' a woman transforms her Earl Grey life into something bolder". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Vivona, Veronica (March 26, 2019). "Author With Fibromyalgia Writes Romance Novel Featuring Protagonist With Chronic Pain". The Mighty. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ a b Lenker, Maureen Lee (December 3, 2019). "Hot Stuff: Five new romances tackle the struggle to feel deserving of love". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Bryce, Denny (November 4, 2019). "In 'Get A Life, Chloe Brown,' Love Doesn't Cure All — But It Sure Is Fun". NPR. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Green, Jaime (January 10, 2020). "Four Winter Romance Novels Find Love in Hopeless Places". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ Carr, Lisa (February 10, 2020). "Seymour Library: These authors push the romance novel forward". Aburnpub. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Wang, Amy (February 14, 2020). "5 romances to make your heart beat faster, recommended by the Oregon creator of Bookstore Romance Day". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Foster, Megan (February 10, 2020). "Host a book-themed party with these tasty recipes and decor items". Yahoo News. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ Associated Press (February 21, 2020). "Wall Street Journal Best Sellers". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Get a Life, Chloe Brown". USA Today. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ "Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis". Washington Post.
- ^ "Here's How We Cope When We're Stressed: Ideas From NPR's Arts Desk". NPR.org.
- ^ "In 'Get A Life, Chloe Brown,' Love Doesn't Cure All — But It Sure Is Fun". NPR.org.
- ^ Gay, Roxane (Apr 15, 2020). "Roxane's review of Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1)". Goodreads. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ Green, Jaime (January 10, 2020). "Four Winter Romance Novels Find Love in Hopeless Places" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Doherty, Alison (February 14, 2020). "The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction Announced". Book Riot. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ "Publishing Industry News: Feb. 21, 2020". Door County Pulse. February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ "The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction". The Ripped Bodice. Retrieved April 16, 2020.