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Nesting for Beginners

By: Julia Tuffs
Narrated by: Katherine Parkinson
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Nesting for Beginners follows Joanie Mitchell, a film teacher and mother of three, as she navigates separation from her husband Tom through an unconventional "nesting" arrangement where they take turns living in the family home.

When Joanie moves into a quirky flat at Sunnyside during her off weeks, she's forced to confront her rigid views on relationships, her abandoned film-making dreams, and her own role in her marriage's breakdown.

Through new friendships, failed dating attempts, and family crises, Joanie discovers that second chances at love and career fulfilment are possible - if she can learn to embrace life's messy complexities rather than trying to control them.

A warm, witty story about finding yourself and redefining relationships.

©2025 Julia Tuffs (P)2026 Audible Ltd. Contemporary Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Romantic Comedy Witty
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I loved this. I think everyone (men and women alike) who has been in a 20+ year relationship and have children should listen to this. Life affirming is an understatement!!

Absolutely BRILLIANT 👏🏻

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Really great narration that made you feel all the feels of the characters in the story. Wanted to carry on listening as it was very enjoyable and a really easy going lovely story.

Wonderful listening

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I loved the warmth and wit in this novel. Gorgeously observed story with real heart. The humour, pain and twists in Joanie’s experience are very entertaining and I really enjoyed the ride. I’m going to miss her. Absolutely loved the narrator too. Well worth a credit .

A lovely story

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A fantastic book about the realities of love, romance and long term relationships. Funny, heartwarming, and I’m sure very relatable to anyone who has ever been married to a man who has given up trying.

An unexpected romcom

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Very much enjoyed. Couple of things to note the narrator was amazing however when she had to do an American accent it was strange very over the top. Overall good - laughed out loud.

Very easy listen

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