Get a Life, Chloe Brown

Get a Life, Chloe Brown is a 2019 novel written by Talia Hibbert. It is Hibbert's first traditionally published book from Avon Romance, and is the first book of a family romance trilogy.[1][2][3]

Get a Life, Chloe Brown
AuthorTalia Hibbert
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction, Romance
Publication date
2019

The audiobook of Get a Life, Chloe Brown was narrated by Adjoa Andoh and published by HarperAudio.[4]

Background

Hibbert has identified Get a Life, Chloe Brown as an #OwnVoices work;[5] the main character lives with chronic pain, like Hibbert herself.[6][7] For much of her life, Hibbert struggled with undiagnosed health issues, until it was diagnosed as fibromyalgia.[8][9][10] Hibbert's multiple issues with doctors influenced the topic of medical discrimination in her novel.[9]

The novel explores the strain that chronic pain can place on both familial and romantic relationships,[11][12] as well as showing a person with chronic pain is deserving and capable of having a loving relationship.[13] The book explores methods of reasserting a sense of control within a life that was once ruled by illness.[14][15]

Reception

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.[16][17][18] It reached #77 on the USA Today Bestseller list.[18]

Get a Life, Chloe Brown has been reviewed in The Washington Post.[19] and twice on NPR.[20][21] Roxane Gay called 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." Jaime Green's review for The New York Times called Hibbert a "brilliant writer".[22]

The novel received the Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romance Fiction in 2019.[23][24][25]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Get a Life, Chloe Brown". Avon Romance. 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  3. Olmstead, Barrie (February 13, 2020). "Commentary: Rom-coms making a comeback". The Lewiston Tribune. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  4. Gunderson, Alexis (February 14, 2020). "10 Romantic Audiobooks to Listen to on Valentine's Day". Paste. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Vivona, Veronica (March 26, 2019). "Author With Fibromyalgia Writes Romance Novel Featuring Protagonist With Chronic Pain". The Mighty. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Green, Jaime (January 10, 2020). "Four Winter Romance Novels Find Love in Hopeless Places". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  14. Carr, Lisa (February 10, 2020). "Seymour Library: These authors push the romance novel forward". Aburnpub. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  15. 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.
  16. Foster, Megan (February 10, 2020). "Host a book-themed party with these tasty recipes and decor items". Yahoo News. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  17. Associated Press (February 21, 2020). "Wall Street Journal Best Sellers". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  18. "Get a Life, Chloe Brown". USA Today. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  19. "Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis". Washington Post.
  20. "Here's How We Cope When We're Stressed: Ideas From NPR's Arts Desk". NPR.org.
  21. "In 'Get A Life, Chloe Brown,' Love Doesn't Cure All — But It Sure Is Fun". NPR.org.
  22. Green, Jaime (January 10, 2020). "Four Winter Romance Novels Find Love in Hopeless Places" – via NYTimes.com.
  23. Doherty, Alison (February 14, 2020). "The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction Announced". Book Riot. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  24. "Publishing Industry News: Feb. 21, 2020". Door County Pulse. February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  25. "The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction". The Ripped Bodice. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
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