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Nick and Charlie

Written by: Alice Oseman
Narrated by: Huw Parmenter, Sam Newton
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Publisher's Summary

A Number 1 Audible Best Seller

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?

CHARLIE: 'I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.'

NICK: 'Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we're kind of boring. But that’s fine with us.'

Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nick and Charlie’ for God’s sake!

But as the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Or are they delaying the inevitable? Because everyone knows that first loves rarely last forever....

©2020 Alice Oseman (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

What the critics say

“The most honest and authentic account of modern teenage life that you’ll read this year...outstanding contemporary fiction with appeal to fans of John Green.” (The Bookseller)

"A very authentic, teenage voice." (Sunday Times)

Editorial Review

When an unbreakable first love faces its biggest test, hearts are bound to get broken. Nick and Charlie are a package duo, but can their love survive the pressures of distance? An achingly beautiful tale from Alice Oseman, Nick and Charlie is a modern LGBTQ romance story of trust, hope, and above all else, love.

Touchingly narrated by Huw Parmenter and Sam Newtown, Nick and Charlie is a gorgeous short novella about first love and eternity, however incompatible those two things may be. The eponymous main characters are the dictionary definition of togetherness, but change is around the corner. With Nick Nelson off to university and Charlie Spring staying in high school, what happens now? Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Or will physical distance create an emotional equivalent? Will love thrive, or is a breakup on the horizon? This is the first time Nick and Charlie‘s relationship has been tested in such a way; can it survive? A gorgeous audiobook built around relatable characters and moments dripping with tenderness, this short story is a triumph from start to finish.

Nick and Charlie is a short novella that takes its cues from young adult author Alice Oseman’s other works, namely the magnificent best seller Solitaire and her graphic novel series Heartstopper. The latter is now a major Netflix production, and Nick and Charlie builds on the world constructed by the Radio Silence and Loveless author. Can Nick and Charlie stay together? Will they find the time to keep the fires burning? Love is a complex game, however, and life isn’t literature. Long-distance relationships aren’t easy. Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring are in for a challenge.

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Nick and Charlie

Not one dislike, I’m truly obsessed with Nick and Charlie and love everything about them and their story whether it’s fictional or not. Please never stop writing, I am in love

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Charlie & Nick in Heartstoppers

Loved the story! The characters are so mature for their age. It felt like a decent and comforting love story. I really enjoyed the reading too, with British accents !

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Absolutely Amazing.

I’ve already read all the Heartstopper’s so I had high hopes for this book and, oh my god I think this is my favourite book I ever read- or- listened to ig-

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Stop searching I found what’s call “The Perfection” !

I listen to it all day long every day and I’m not even exaggerating ! Just perfect

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Heartwarming

I loved it so much. It was such an emotional rollercoaster. I kinda cried in between and chuckled as well...best audible ever ❤️

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Amazing

It slayed and was very very suspenseful. I read this book in one sitting. It wasn’t too long but is wasn’t to short.

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I can’t say enough

This is perhaps one of the best stories (comic, graphic novel, TV show, novella) of our generation. I CANNOT say enough. It’s beautiful, gorgeous and touches something so deep inside.
Love you Nick and Charlie (and Alice!!)

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Wonderful, Absolutely Wonnderful

This book is quite sad, but in a good way. Alice is quite the amazing author and knows what she is doing. I feel that the Audio book was actually a lot more intense, as the narrators put forth a lot of effort into this. Overall, the plot was amazing, and I wish the best of luck towards Alice:)

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WOAW WOAW WOAW

Thank you Alice I really liked the audio book and the netflix series and the graphic novel u should continue!P.S. MAKE A SEASON 2 OF THE SERIES ON NETFLIX I BEG THX❤️

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Beyond amazing book

I have an emotional attachment to this book. To nick and Charlie. To their relationship. I yearn for something like that. The book and series in general is so well written in general. The voice actors did amazing and lived the characters SO WELL. Amazing, definitely recommend.

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