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by Fiona Gibson (Author), Caroline Guthrie (Narrator)
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  • Audio Download
  • Listening Length: 10 hours and 49 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 13 Mar 2014
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00IDX1KH8
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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Laugh-out-loud funny, Fiona's writing deals with the real life cringe-worthy moments we all know so well� Perfect for fans of Jane Costello, Kate Long and Tess Stimson.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun read 13 Mar 2014
By ElaineG TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition
I was chuffed to bits to win this book in a Goodreads giveaway, as I have already got one of the authors' books and had a fairly good idea of what to expect and I wasn't disappointed. This is a fun, easy to read book which really made me chuckle a few times whilst reading it. I suspect it will find its way into a few beach bags this year, and deservedly so, it is perfect for a holiday read - good fun and entertaining, but a story that you don't have to puzzle over, just relax and enjoy. Alice is approaching her 40th birthday, a single parent and mother of two teenage boys, Fergus and Logan. Her three friends decide that it is time she started dating again and a plan is cooked up whereby they will each provide one single, eligible bachelor for her to date by the end of the book. Will she like any, or all of them? Will her sons put a spanner in the works? Her sons are 16 and 13, very similar ages to mine and I really identified with her in this respect. Oh the joy of opening a bedroom door and then having to brave the elements inside to decide what made that disgusting smell! And yes, even though they can be totally gross, there are times when our sons are really all the company we need.

The story flows well, it is witty, funny and entertaining, and I was kept guessing right up to nearly the end. Highly recommended for those times when you just want your reading to be fun!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Witty, fun and often hilarious 17 Mar 2014
Format:Paperback
Spoiled by a wealth of stunning book covers lately I've become a bit of a snob and I easily disregard a novel as "not interesting" if the cover doesn't particularly appeal to me (ie. doesn't have any embossing, sparkles or a really stunning image). And unfortunately I didn't like the cover for Take Mum Out - which seemed a bit plain and old fashioned to me. Now there's nothing wrong with that of course, but it simply wasn't my cup of tea.

Thankfully however, this truly was one of those instances where you shouldn't judge a book by its cover and it's been a reminder to me to be less snobbish about how a book looks, as of course it's the content that matters the most. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by this novel book overall. The cover and blurb made me assume this would be quite a straightforward and predictable chick lit and easily forgettable, yet it turned out to be a much more enjoyable and memorable read than that.

I really liked the character of Alice and reading about all the dates she had to endure to find a Mister Right was delightful. The situations she found herself in went from dreadful to ridiculous - with a wealth of laugh out loud moments in between. What also appealed to me within this novel was the fact that Alice runs a meringue business from her home and so there were plenty of mentions of scrumptious baked goods running through the pages - which is always a bonus in my book!

In the end I was so gripped by Alice's story that I finished the book far too little in the middle of the night, when I definitely should've gone to bed as I had work the next day. It's been a while since a novel had me in its clutches like that so that is definitely a testament to how much of an enjoyable read this was.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A giggle fest 3 April 2014
Format:Kindle Edition
I began reading two books on the same day and Take Mum Out is the one I couldn't put down. In fact, I giggled so much while reading it in bed that I woke my other half up. No, my pelvic floor didn't give up - my other half is just a light sleeper.

It's not all giggles though - there's some really poignant stuff in there. This is the first Fiona Gibson novel I've read and I'm looking forward to reading more.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars take mum out 3 April 2014
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
a very enjoyable book, I didn't want the book to end, very easy going read, cant wait for the next Fiona Gibson book
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulously funny and frothy! 3 April 2014
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love Fiona Gibsons books and this is no exception, very amusing but also some sad bits. A great read and I couldn't put it down, gutted I have finished it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, annoying and a little bit sad. 1 April 2014
Format:Paperback
Fiona's new book is a must read if you have teenagers but even if you don't! It's witty and written in a way that makes you want to read " just one more chapter". Enjoyed it very much as I have done her others and can't recommend it enough... Except if you are dieting. All that talk of meringues had me craving!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ananda
Format:Kindle Edition
‘Take Mum Out’ is definitely one of the best and funniest books I’ve read this year. I was immediately drawn to it by the beautiful cover and fantastic blurb. The blurb itself might seem to say quite a lot about what’s happening in this book, but trust me, it’s not just about the story, it’s about the WAY this story is told and the amount of humor.

Told from the first person (which I do enjoy a lot) it’s a story that will get you hooked from the first page. Alice is divorced, starting out a meringue business (I didn’t know meringue could be such a HIT) and has two teenagers at home. As if her life is not already crazy enough, three of her best friends, talk her into getting back on the dating scene, each one of them trying to fix her up with Mr Right. But not everything goes to plan and these dates turn into some of the most humiliating, disastrous yet hilarious moments in Alice’s life.

There are just soooo many things I loved about this book. First off, the HUMOR. It’s so effortless, so fresh, so addictive. I have no idea how Ms Gibson pulled it off, but gosh..I couldn’t stop laughing. So though you might have read similar chick lits, the humor present definitely makes this book stand out. The dates were funny, Alice is a HILARIOUS character, her relationship with her sons is wonderfully written..should I go on? I told you, there’s just so much to like about this book, in my case..probably everything. I loved everything!

Having two boys of my own, though not teenagers, I could connect with Alice and understand all the things she was going through with her sons. But what I loved the most about all of them, is the fact Alice is a normal, down-to-earth person and has brought up lovely kids.
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