The Seven Year Slip

Written by Ashley Poston

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate . . . only to discover he lives seven years in the past, in this witty and wise novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics.

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023

"A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there."—Carley Fortune, New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After

Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it.

So Clementine forms a plan to keep her heart safe: work hard, find someone decent to love, and try to remember to chase the moon. The last one is silly and obviously metaphorical, but her aunt always told her that you needed at least one big dream to keep going. And for the last year, that plan has gone off without a hitch. Mostly. The love part is hard because she doesn’t want to get too close to anyone—she isn’t sure her heart can take it.

And then she finds a strange man standing in the kitchen of her late aunt’s apartment. A man with kind eyes and a Southern drawl and a taste for lemon pies. The kind of man that, before it all, she would’ve fallen head-over-heels for. And she might again.

Except, he exists in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact. And she, quite literally, lives seven years in his future.

Her aunt always said the apartment was a pinch in time, a place where moments blended together like watercolors. And Clementine knows that if she lets her heart fall, she’ll be doomed.

After all, love is never a matter of time—but a matter of timing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Penguin Audio
• Release date: Jun 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9780593739488

Ashley Poston

Ashley Poston is a fangirl at heart. Growing up in the rural south, she worked for a brief stint as a barista, a hotelier, a clerk, and a freelance cover designer before she found her dream job in the publishing industry. Now she lives in New York City where she continues to have a quirk for dread pirates, moving castles, and Nora Ephron movies. When not writing, she tweets at @ashposton and blogs about all that and a bag of chips at www.ashleynposton.com.

[kennabear08 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was actually a great, creative book. You definitely have to follow closely along. I’m excited to read it again, knowing the story, and pay better attention.

[kristygeary333 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have to say that it was about what thought or would be about . It had a different twist to it . Loved the characters, storyline and the names ;)

[lynnloughman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was a lovely read. It makes you think about lifetime,love,and beautiful things. It touched my heart and I look forward to reading it again

[santoiannil · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very cute book. Loved all the little clues that tie everything together! A little slow start but a good read!

[Jen C · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loooove this book!! One of my top favorite stories of 2024! Time traveling in the mix of a love story Yes I’m in!! If you’re reading this read it or listen to it whatever rocks your book. I felt so many emotions listening to this book I smiled I was happy i had a few tears and even wanted to shake the FMC. I would relisten to this book again or even re read it.

[l.paigeleiker · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

If you like whimsical narratives and magical realms then you’ll probably enjoy this book. However, for those like me who prefer grounded stories focused on growth or real-life challenges, this one might not be a good fit.

[Alexandria Singleton · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book made me feel feels and I was not ready for it. I loved the "right place, wrong time" element, the romance is always fun to read, and the grief throughout was unexpected but it was unique and integral for the plot. It felt like book about grief and personal growth with a subplot of romance and I'm not mad at it at all.

I wish it was longer and that we could've gotten a chapter or two from Iwan, but I did go into this book blind, with barely a understanding of the synopsis that I read a while ago, and just decided to read it in a day.

I have many thoughts and feelings about this book but overall I love ❤️