Audiobooks by Julia Jarman

The Widows' Book Club - A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud story of friendship, fun and second chances from Julia Jarman for 2026 (Unabridged)

"The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, feel-good read for ladies of a certain age! Perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh, and Karen King. 'Uplifting, funny, poignant, resonant, this is a pacy tale of friendship, frolics and solidarity.' Judy Leigh Welcome to the Widows' Book Club, where the wine flows freely and the gossip is irresistible... Janet, Viv and Zelda's monthly meet-ups have been a safe haven over the past few years: a chance to share life's ups and downs and laugh their way through widowhood with a glass of wine in hand. But when Janet's old flame Lewis walks back into her life - still charming, still handsome, and still very much married to his formidable wife Christobel - the widows find themselves caught up in unexpected drama. Keen to show they are as cultured as Lewis and Christobel's other friends, Janet fibs that the widows have a book club. So they set one up. But when Christobel demands she join and then promptly starts to take over, real life becomes much messier (and more exciting) than fiction... What will this next chapter bring for them all? A warm and witty tale of friendship, rivalry, love and second chances - perfect for anyone who knows a book club is about so much more than just the books! Praise for Julia Jarman: 'This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I'll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read.' 'Full of laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected twists. I can't wait to read the next one!' 'This is the nicest, happiest, saddest most unputdownable book that I have read since...... Since forever!!!! Absolutely lovely!!!!' 'Loved loved this book- so enjoyed the relationships of all the characters a real page turner, with some unexpected twist and turns. An excellent book would highly recommend this it will bring a smile to your face.' 'A cracking fun read. Loved every page. The characters fascinating. Poignant and found it very moving. Strongly recommend!' 'Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on.' Katie Fforde 'What a tonic! Julia Jarman's books should be bottled and handed out on the NHS.' Judy Leigh 'Julia's writing is a sparkling delight.' Sophie Hannah 'Full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Adèle Geras"

Julia Jarman (Author), Penelope Freeman (Narrator)

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Widows Waive the Rules - Age is just a number! A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud read from Julia Jarman for 2025 (Unabridged)

"Preorder the BRAND NEW novel from bestselling author Julia Jarman! Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh and anyone who thinks age is just a number. The Widows Wine Club of Viv, Janet and Zelda have navigated choppy waters before. Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it's all hands on deck for the firm friends. Deciding what Janet needs is a change of scenery, Viv and Zelda book a luxury cruise on the Queen Mary 2, heading for the bright lights of New York. And once on board, the women are entranced. A floating pleasure palace, the Queen Mary is just what the doctor ordered. From tai chi to dance lessons, cocktails to crafting, there's nothing they can't do to while away the miles at sea. But when they are joined at their first supper by fellow widow Primrose Carmichael, the holiday takes an unexpected turn. Because not only does Primrose share Janet's surname, but their late husbands were both called Mal. . . As the similarities between the two women stack up, so do Viv and Zelda's suspicions. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before they're in sight of the Statue of Liberty, the friends are ready to waive a few rules. . . Julia Jarman's warm, wise and witty novels are perfect for everyone who believes age is just a number. Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Judy Leigh and Maddie Please. Readers love Julia Jarman:'This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I'll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read. ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Full of laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected twists. I can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is the nicest, happiest, saddest most unputdownable book that I have read since. . . . . . Since forever!!!! Absolutely lovely!!!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Loved loved this book- so enjoyed the relationships of all the characters a real page turner, with some unexpected twist and turns. An excellent book would highly recommend this it will bring a smile to your face. ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A cracking fun read. Loved every page. The characters fascinating. Poignant and found it very moving. Strongly recommend!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Praise for Julia Jarman: 'Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on. ' Katie Fforde 'What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia's writing is a sparkling delight. ' Sophie Hannah 'Three women meet as they're choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Adèle Geras"

Julia Jarman (Author), Penelope Freeman (Narrator)

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Widows on the Wine Path (Unabridged)

"Viv, Janet and Zelda know all about facing the wobbly first year of becoming a widow as their friendship was forged when they ran away from the same dreary support group. Forming instead the much more lively widows' wine club - The Muscateers - they welcome new member Libby with open arms. Libby feels lost without Jim, her husband of more than thirty years, but the warmth, friendship and fun the women wrap her up in inspires her to begin to look to the future. When a solo trip to the theatre brings a blast from the past back into her life, things are looking up. But as cravat-wearing, smooth-talking Monty Charles sweeps Libby off her feet, the women of the Muscateers smell a rat. They know only too well that the first year of widowhood is prime for making mistakes, and they're determined to protect their friend. And as Monty soon finds out to his cost, never underestimate a Widow on the Wine Path. . . Julia Jarman is back with her latest big-hearted tale of love and laughter, friendship and finding your feet. Perfect for all fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Cathy Kelly."

Julia Jarman (Author), Naomi Madelin (Narrator)

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The Widows' Wine Club - The BRAND NEW funny, warm debut novel from Julia Jarman for summer 2023 (Unabridged)

"'What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia's writing is a sparkling delight. ' Sophie Hannah The beginning of Janet, Viv and Zelda's friendship could not have been less promising. . . Navigating their new lives as widows, the three women venture to the same dreary bereavement group in a chilly church hall. But what bonds them is not their shared predicament, but instead how quickly they all decide to flee the depressing gathering, choosing instead to share a bottle of wine. The Three Muscat-eers is born. The women may be down but they're not out; in their sixties but certainly not past it. They agree a mission: to find fulfilment as single women and recover their joie de vivre. And as they start to feel ready to face the world again, the friends support each other to dive headlong into new hobbies, new adventures, and even to dip their toes into the wonderful world of dating again. When one of the ladies gets life-changing news, there's only one thing for it. The Widows' Wine Club closes rank, and it's 'one for all and all for one'. Because when they stick together, there's nothing the friends can't achieve. 'A book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Adèle Geras Julia Jarman's debut novel is big-hearted, fantastically funny and joyfully warm. Perfect for all fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Kelly and Lucy Diamond. Praise for The Widows' Wine Club: 'Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on. ' Katie Fforde 'Three women meet as they're choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Adèle Geras 'What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia's writing is a sparkling delight. ' Sophie Hannah"

Julia Jarman (Author), Naomi Madelin (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Julia Jarman

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