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Polly Waterford is recovering from a toxic relationship. Unable to afford their flat, she has to move miles away from everyone, to a sleepy little seaside resort in Cornwall, where she lives alone above an abandoned shop. And so Polly takes out her frustrations on her favourite hobby: making bread.

But what was previously a weekend diversion suddenly becomes far more important as she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, and each loaf becomes better and better. With nuts and seeds, olives and chorizo, with local honey (courtesy of local bee keeper, Huckle), and with reserves of determination and creativity Polly never knew she had, she bakes and bakes and bakes.... And people start to hear about it. Sometimes, bread really is life...and Polly is about to reclaim hers.

©2014 Jenny Colgan (P)2014 Isis Publishing Ltd Romance Women's Fiction Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Funny
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Bought this book as a daily deal, which was great as I would never have found it otherwise! It is a thoroughly enjoyable listen with the voices done so well which makes it so escapist.
One of those books that strikes a chord within - who hasn't dreamt of starting afresh when their life collapses around them?

Brilliant, funny, warming book. Great for relaxing

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Where does Little Beach Street Bakery rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

So far, one of the best!

What did you like best about this story?

I found it very light hearted and funny

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The bits with Jaden. He's a funny cheeky lad!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was!

Any additional comments?

At first I wasn't entirely sure about the accents the reader, Anne-Marie Piazza, put on but in the end, I found they were good enough.I found this an easy "read" and very witty. I had to muffle laughters when listening to it in public...I'm looking forward to reading the sequel! And Jenny Colgan's other books too.
I also liked that she gives several recipes at the end of the book, very nice touch!

Funny and entertaining!

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Well written, brilliantly read and I really enjoyed it. Have already downloaded another book by Jenny Colgan.

Fantastic story

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Where does Little Beach Street Bakery rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would put it towards the top, I love her style & her story telling, she makes characters who are likeable and relatable.

What other book might you compare Little Beach Street Bakery to, and why?

In the nicest way possible, it's another Jenny Colgan book....not that there's anything wrong with that, in fact for me that's a bonus!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I loved the scenes with a very special feathered friend!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There was, but I don't want to spoil it, when you get there, you'll know

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this audiobook, it kept me well engrossed & I feel that Jenny has created characters who we can all relate to, she writes about people we know. I would recommend this to anyone who loves Jenny and for those new to her work!

Jenny Colgan does it again!

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A gorgeous, easy listening book, with a bit of everything to make a good story. Beautiful narration too. Recommended!

Lovely, just lovely

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