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Homes and Experiences

From the writer of hit BBC shows Ladhood and Pls Like

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Homes and Experiences

By: Liam Williams
Narrated by: Chris Harper, Liam Williams, Nneke Okoye
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This audio edition read by the author, comedian, writer and actor Liam Williams

Mark is going on the trip of a lifetime: a summer touring Europe in the pay of the travel company he works for.

For his plus one, he turns to his idolised cousin, Paris. Everything Mark's not, Paris is a man of the world with a thirst for adventure - even his name is better than Mark's.

But after a catastrophic argument, Mark finds himself setting off alone on his voyage, instead emailing an unresponsive Paris from the road. A cocktail cruise on the Seine, mindful pastry making in Foix, a graffiti tour in Barcelona: Mark will be forced to engage with life and strangers as he never has before, with poignantly recognisable results.

But questions remain: will he ever be able to have an authentic interaction? Will Paris ever reply to his emails? And crucially, will he manage to write SEO friendly copy for every place he visits?

After all, it's not the destination that counts: it's the homes and experiences you encounter along the way.

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"One of the finest comic minds of Generation Y." (The Times)

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funny this

It was a toss up between this and a Ram Dass book on conscious dying.

I'm glad I plumped for this title instead as it sated me spiritually and prepared me, through northern mettle, for the grim reaper in under half the time.

In essence Homes & Experiences makes life in and outside of lockdown obsolete which for me is the hallmark of money well spent. Funny as well.

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Really enjoyable and thought provoking

I loved homes and experiences, really engaging story and descriptions with a lot of humor

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A really moving millenial story

Tragic, funny, comforting and uplifting.

The writing is rhythmic and entertaining.

Really nice... Really wonderful.

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Absolutely FANTASTIC

I laughed my way through this, I loved it so much. It's so refreshing to read/listen to something imaginative, evocative and insightful, which comfortably explores broad swathes of modern culture from the insanity of the creative workspace to deep into the inner workings of european cities. While being just funny ! it's a funny book lol. Cannot recommend more highly. And beautifully read.

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utterly magnificent

so great. absolute legend. beautiful voice speaking beautiful words. loved it. Liam Williams is a saint.

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Wonderful journey through Europe

This story told through email is a witty travalogue, account of a summer travelling through Europe. It is unconventional and contains many surprises along the way.

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Superb!

Liam Williams is a hugely talented writer and performer, and I absolutely loved this auditory book. The story that unfolds is brilliantly well told, and you’ll end the book feeling that you’ve spent the last few weeks travelling through Europe as Mark’s virtual ‘travel buddy’.

Highly recommended during these times of restricted travel opportunities - and beyond!

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Original, sublime, just wonderful

I wish I had Liam’s expansive vocabulary for this review but I don’t. But fuck me, this was good. How often do you read a book where you learn new things about places you’ve previously visited or that makes you want to go and see the meh view in Toledo? It’s also a book that can wow you with multiple love stories (Mark and Paris being the greatest one). I love how Liam mixes the Leeds sweary vernacular with a flowery, often OTT, vocabulary. I’m a bit obsessed with Liam’s voice and can’t quite explain why but if you listen to this book, you will be too.

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Brilliant

Absolutely loved listening to this. Liam Williams is such a brilliant writer with excellent comedic timing. Having enjoyed watchimg Ladhood, I knew I'd enjoy his writing too and it didn't disappoint. I've already been recommending to friends.

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Continuously engaging & expansive

Having long been a fan of all of Liam Williams work, I was very hopeful, and even though I have felt that some mediums suit him better than others, this is the perfect match.

This novel is well researched and fully immersive, yet the easy-to-digest storyline is effortlessly absorbing. The plot unravels with ease, allowing space for you to explore the tangents and intricacies. The whole cast narrates the characters flawlessly, which are very funny, relatable and naturally human, the normality of which help create these unstated, yet poignant, moments.

This story has a lot of empathy and certainly well worth investing in.

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