Free Audiobook : Good Material, By Dolly Alderton

When your world falls apart, how do you piece together why? In Good Material, Dolly Alderton spins a sharp, funny tale of Andy, a 35-year-old comedian reeling from a breakup that blindsided him after a romantic Paris getaway with Jen. With her knack for capturing the messy truths of love, Alderton pulls you into Andy’s head as he scrambles to make sense of a life now marked by spare rooms, stalled dreams, and a heart that won’t let go, all while wondering if he’s the only one stuck in time.

Andy’s journey is a rollercoaster of laugh-out-loud missteps, from ill-fated rebound attempts to late-night spirals over Jen’s cryptic silence, but it’s his friendships and fleeting moments of clarity that keep you rooting for him. Alderton’s wit shines through every awkward encounter, weaving in just enough tenderness to balance the chaos, with a surprising shift that flips the story on its head. This isn’t just a breakup tale, it’s a raw look at what it means to grow up when everyone else seems to have it figured out, or at least pretends to.

Narrated with charm by Arthur Darvill as Andy and Vanessa Kirby as Jen, this audiobook brings Alderton’s razor-sharp dialogue to life, feeling like a front-row seat to a comedy set that’s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. Good Material is perfect for anyone who’s ever obsessed over a lost love or laughed through the pain of starting over. It’s a listen that’ll stick with you, urging you to embrace the mess of being human.