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Malibu Rising

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Fiction. Literature. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . .
“Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever.

Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.
The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth.
Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there.
And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.
By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface.
Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
71 alternates | English | Primary description for language | score: 237
"Set against the backdrop of the Malibu surf culture of the 1980s Malibu Burning follows the daughter of a famous singer who, once she finds fame, must grapple with the fact that her father abandoned her and her siblings when they were young"--
19 alternates | English | score: 228
"Set against the backdrop of the Malibu surf culture of the 1980s this novel follows the daughter of a famous singer who, once she finds fame, must grapple with the fact that her father abandoned her and her siblings when they were young"-- August 1983. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-- especially as the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva. It's the day of Nina's annual end-of-summer party, and she's the only person not looking forward to it after being abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Hud needs to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay is counting the minutes until the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own. The alcohol will flow, the music will play... and by morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. -- adapted from jacket.
26 alternates | English | score: 136
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over 24 hours, their lives will change forever. Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer, and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over, especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud, because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth.
10 alternates | English | score: 98
Four famous siblings throw an epic end-of-summer party that goes dangerously out of control as secrets and loves that shaped this family's generations come to light, changing their lives forever.
6 alternates | English | score: 54
"Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud--because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own-including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface."--
16 alternates | English | score: 35
Malibu: August, 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone who's anyone wants an invite to catch a glimpse of the famous Riva siblings: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over - especially as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But ahead of that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family will all come bubbling to the surface.
11 alternates | English | score: 32
A lifetime holding it together. One party will bring it crashing down. Malibu: August, 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come bubbling to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
5 alternates | English | score: 23
Malibu is buzzing with anticipation for Nina Riva's annual party. Everyone wants to be in the company of the famous Rivas: Nina, the surfer and model; her brothers, Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other his renowned photographer; and Kit, the adored baby of the family. As if that picture-perfect family isn't enough, their father is Mick Riva, the legendary singer. By morning, the Riva mansion will have burned to the ground. And no one will know how the fire started. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play and the loves and secret yearnings that shaped this family across generations will all come bubbling to the surface to make for a night no one will ever forget. This is a story about family: about what you choose to keep from the people who made you, and what you must leave behind.
6 alternates | English | score: 11
-- People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: -- Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
3 alternates | English | Description provided by Bowker | score: 10
In 1983, four famous siblings throw an epic end-of-summer party. By midnight the family's secrets will come out. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames.
English | score: 8
August 1983. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-- especially as the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva. It's the day of Nina's annual end-of-summer party, and she's the only person not looking forward to it after being abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Hud needs to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay is counting the minutes until the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own. The alcohol will flow, the music will play... and by morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. -- adapted from jacket "Set against the backdrop of the Malibu surf culture of the 1980s this novel follows the daughter of a famous singer who, once she finds fame, must grapple with the fact that her father abandoned her and her siblings when they were young"--
2 alternates | English | score: 5
August 1983. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-- especially as the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva. It's the day of Nina's annual end-of-summer party, and she's the only person not looking forward to it after being abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Hud needs to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay is counting the minutes until the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own. The alcohol will flow, the music will play... and by morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. -- adapted from jacket. August 1983. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-- especially as the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva. It's the day of Nina's annual end-of-summer party, and she's the only person not looking forward to it after being abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Hud needs to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay is counting the minutes until the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own. The alcohol will flow, the music will play... and by morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. -- adapted from jacket
2 alternates | English | score: 5
From the bestselling author of DAISY JONES & THE SIX and TikTok sensation THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Thank you Taylor Jenkins Reid for the escapism we all need- a sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book' PANDORA SYKES 'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON 'It's 365 pages of pure exhilaration' THE TIMES August,1983, it is the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone who is anyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: surfer and supermodel Nina, brothers Jay and Hud, and their adored baby sister Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over - especially as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours of dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family will all come bubbling to the surface. 'The perfect, literal, beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean' HOLLY BOURNE 'It's a full on escapist delight' STYLIST 'This summer's must-read novel' RED _________________________ Praise for Daisy Jones & The Six 'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES 'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES 'Prepare to be obsessed' STYLIST 'I devoured this in a day, falling head over heels for it' REESE WITHERSPOON 'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON 'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON
1 alternate | English | score: 4
The glorious new novel from the international bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six.'Immerses us in a glamorous, star-studded world, but is full of raw human emotion. Its characters felt completely real to me - each one is flawed and messy and impossible not to love.' BETH O'LEARY _________________________A lifetime holding it together. One party will bring it crashing down. Malibu- August, 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas- Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come bubbling to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family- the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind. _________________________ 'The perfect, literal, beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean. I was such a fan of Daisy Jones and this certainly didn't disappoint.' HOLLY BOURNE 'It's a full on escapist delight.' STYLIST, Best Fiction of 2021 'Thank you Taylor Jenkins Reid for the escapism we all need- a sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book.' PANDORA SYKES _________________________ Praise for Daisy Jones & The Six 'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES 'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES 'Prepare to be obsessed' STYLIST 'I devoured this in a day, falling head over heels for it' REESE WITHERSPOON 'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON 'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON
English | score: 3
In August 1983, the Riva family is preparing for their annual end-of-summer party in Malibu. Everyone is looking forward to the party but by the end of the night, the Riva mansion has gone up in smoke. As family secrets come to light, the four Riva siblings are left to to pick up the pieces of their dysfunctional family.
English | Description provided by Bowker | score: 2
The new Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Immerses us in a glamorous, star-studded world, but is full of raw human emotion. Its characters felt completely real to me - each one is flawed and messy and impossible not to love.' BETH O'LEARY _________________________A lifetime holding it together. One party will bring it crashing down. Malibu: August, 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come bubbling to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind. _________________________ 'The perfect, literal, beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean' HOLLY BOURNE 'A sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book' PANDORA SYKES 'This summer's must-read novel' SARRA MANNING, RED 'Sun-drenched ... addictive and fun, it's an essential addition to your summer reading list' STYLIST, Best Fiction of 2021 'I adored everything about this' DAILY MAIL 'Unapologetically escapist beach-read fiction' SUNDAY TIMES 'I did not want this book to end!' PRIMA, Book of the Month 'Pure exhilaration' THE TIMES 'Imagine Blue Water High and Selling Sunset had a lovechild' EVENING STANDARD 'A superfun foray into the 1980s ... Delicious' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, Novel of the Week 'Hugely enjoyable' MAIL ON SUNDAY ____________________ Praise for Daisy Jones & The Six 'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES 'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES 'Prepare to be obsessed' STYLIST 'I devoured this in a day, falling head over heels for it' REESE WITHERSPOON 'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON 'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON
English | score: 2
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over 24 hours, their lives will change forever.
1 alternate | English | score: 2
"Set against the backdrop of the Malibu surf culture of the 1980s Malibu Burning follows the daughter of a famous singer who, once she finds fame, must grapple with the fact that her father abandoned her and her siblings when they were young"-- Malibu Rising Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Goodreads Author) 4.29 · Rating details · 2,548 ratings · 1,560 reviews Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud--because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come bubbling to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
English | score: 1
Malibú: agosto de 1983 Como cada año, ha llegado el día de la fiesta de final de verano organizada por Nina Riva, y la expectación es máxima. Todo el mundo quiere estar cerca de los famosos hermanos Riva: Nina, la talentosa surfista y supermodelo; Jay y Hud, un campeón del surf y un conocido fotógrafo respectivamente; y la adorada Kit, la más joven de la familia. Los cuatro hermanos despiertan auténtica fascinación tanto en Malibú como en el resto del mundo, especialmente por ser los descendientes del legendario cantante Mick Riva. La única persona que no está ansiosa por que llegue la fiesta es la propia Nina, que nunca quiso ser el centro de atención y que acaba de ser públicamente abandonada por su marido, un jugador de tenis profesional. Y quizás tampoco Hud, porque hace demasiado tiempo que debería haberle confesado algo a su inseparable hermano. Jay, en cambio, está impaciente por que llegue la noche para ver a la chica de sus sueños que le prometió asistir. Kit, por su parte, también guarda algunos secretos, incluida cierta persona a quien ha invitado sin consultar a nadie. A medianoche, la fiesta estará completamente fuera de control. Por la mañana, la mansión Riva se habrá consumido en llamas. Pero antes de que prenda la primera chispa, el alcohol correrá, la música sonará, y todos los amores y secretos que han forjado a generaciones de esta familia saldrán a la luz. Esta es la historia de una noche inolvidable en la vida de una familia: la noche en que cada uno de ellos deberá decidir qué guardan para sí mismos. y qué dejan atrás. Malibu: August 1983 As every year, the day of the end of summer party organized by Nina Riva has arrived, and the expectation is maximum. Everyone wants to be around the famous Riva siblings: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; Jay and Hud, a champion surfer and a well-known photographer respectively; and the beloved Kit, the youngest of the family. The four brothers arouse a real fascination both in Malibu and the rest of the world, especially as the descendants of legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person who is not looking forward to the party is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention and who has just been publicly dumped by her husband, a professional tennis player. And maybe neither does Hud, because he should have confessed something to his inseparable brother long ago. Jay, on the other hand, is impatient for the night to come to see the girl of his dreams who promised to attend. Kit, for her part, also has some secrets, including a certain person whom she has invited without consulting anyone. By midnight, the party will be completely out of control. In the morning, the Riva mansion will have been engulfed in flames. But before the first spark lights, the alcohol will run, the music will play, and all the loves and secrets that have forged generations of this family will come to light. This is the story of an unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night in which each of them must decide what they keep for themselves. and what do they leave behind.
English | score: 1
"Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself...Oh, and maybe Hud--because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone... Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind."--
English | score: 1
Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end of the summer party, ans anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over- especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mich Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, whom never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud- because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own- including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them... and what they will leave behin Four famous siblings throw an epic end-of-summer party that goes dangerously out of control as secrets and loves that shaped this family's generations come to light, changing their lives foreve August 1983. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-- especially as the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva. It's the day of Nina's annual end-of-summer party, and she's the only person not looking forward to it after being abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Hud needs to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay is counting the minutes until the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own. The alcohol will flow, the music will play... and by morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. -- adapted from back cove
English | score: 1
Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit Riva are household names in 1983, as much because their father is rock star Mick Riva as for their surfing talent. None of them wanted to live in the spotlight, but, despite Mick taking off long ago, they do. Then it's the night of the annual Riva party, where everybody wants to be--except maybe responsible Nina--and anything can happen. Over the course of 24 hours, the Riva siblings will have to decide if their futures will be driven by the legacies of their parents or if they'll share the secrets that might let them choose their own paths. Structuring the novel to take place over one day and night, Reid (Daisy Jones & the Six, 2019) asks if it's possible to keep only parts of what you get from your parents. Multiple perspectives (including flashbacks to Mick and June's courtship), intricate relationships, spot-on surf scenes, plus a wild party that could only have happened in the 1980s make for a fun summer read that challenges the idea of passing on what we inherit. Recommend to fans of Jennifer Weiner and Katherine Center. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Reid's fan base has grown with each novel, and with multiple books in development for television, Malibu Rising will be the sought-after book of the summer.
English | score: 1
-- "One of the most anticipated (books) of the year--and rightfully so. . . . It's a must-read."-- -- Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them... and what they will leave behind.
English | score: 1
Román se odehrává v 80. letech na Malibu a je o ÄtyÅ™ech úspěšných sourozencích, potomcích svÄ›toznámého zpÄ›váka, kteří jako každoroÄnÄ› pořádají veÄírek století. Tato party bude ale jiná.
Czech | Primary description for language | score: 1
Malibú: agosto de 1983 Como cada año, ha llegado el día de la fiesta de final de verano organizada por Nina Riva, y la expectación es máxima. Todo el mundo quiere estar cerca de los famosos hermanos Riva: Nina, la talentosa surfista y supermodelo; Jay y Hud, un campeón del surf y un conocido fotógrafo respectivamente; y la adorada Kit, la más joven de la familia. Los cuatro hermanos despiertan auténtica fascinación tanto en Malibú como en el resto del mundo, especialmente por ser los descendientes del legendario cantante Mick Riva. La única persona que no está ansiosa por que llegue la fiesta es la propia Nina, que nunca quiso ser el centro de atención y que acaba de ser públicamente abandonada por su marido, un jugador de tenis profesional. Y quizás tampoco Hud, porque hace demasiado tiempo que debería haberle confesado algo a su inseparable hermano. Jay, en cambio, está impaciente por que llegue la noche para ver a la chica de sus sueños que le prometió asistir. Kit, por su parte, también guarda algunos secretos, incluida cierta persona a quien ha invitado sin consultar a nadie. A medianoche, la fiesta estará completamente fuera de control. Por la mañana, la mansión Riva se habrá consumido en llamas. Pero antes de que prenda la primera chispa, el alcohol correrá, la música sonará, y todos los amores y secretos que han forjado a generaciones de esta familia saldrán a la luz. Esta es la historia de una noche inolvidable en la vida de una familia: la noche en que cada uno de ellos deberá decidir qué guardan para sí mismos. y qué dejan atrás.
9 alternates | Spanish | Primary description for language | Description provided by Bowker | score: 19
"Malibú: agosto de 1983 Como cada año, ha llegado el día de la fiesta de final de verano organizada por Nina Riva, y la expectación es máxima. Todo el mundo quiere estar cerca de los famosos hermanos Riva: Nina, la talentosa surfista y supermodelo; Jay y Hud, un campeón del surf y un conocido fotógrafo respectivamente; y la adorada Kit, la más joven de la familia. Los cuatro hermanos despiertan auténtica fascinación tanto en Malibú como en el resto del mundo, especialmente por ser los descendientes del legendario cantante Mick Riva. La única persona que no está ansiosa por que llegue la fiesta es la propia Nina, que nunca quiso ser el centro de atención y que acaba de ser públicamente abandonada por su marido, un jugador de tenis profesional. Y quizás tampoco Hud, porque hace demasiado tiempo que debería haberle confesado algo a su inseparable hermano. Jay, en cambio, está impaciente por que llegue la noche para ver a la chica de sus sueños que le prometió asistir. Kit, por su parte, también guarda algunos secretos, incluida cierta persona a quien ha invitado sin consultar a nadie. A medianoche, la fiesta estará completamente fuera de control. Por la mañana, la mansión Riva se habrá consumido en llamas. Pero antes de que prenda la primera chispa, el alcohol correrá, la música sonará, y todos los amores y secretos que han forjado a generaciones de esta familia saldrán a la luz. Esta es la historia de una noche inolvidable en la vida de una familia: la noche en que cada uno de ellos deberá decidir qué guardan para sí mismos. y qué dejan atrás."-- August 1983. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-- especially as the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva. It's the day of Nina's annual end-of-summer party, and she's the only person not looking forward to it after being abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Hud needs to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay is counting the minutes until the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own. The alcohol will flow, the music will play... and by morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames.
Spanish | score: 1
En bladvñdare fylld av ofr?glm?liga karaktr?sportrt?t och fr?gstarka miljb?eskrivningar. Fyra framgn?gsrika syskon ska hl?la r?hundradets fest, men inom loppet av ett dygn kommer deras liv att ha fr?ñdrats fr? alltid. #1 p ?New York Times bs?tsl?jarlista och En av r?ets bs?ta bc?ker enligt The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self[Bokinfo]
Swedish | Primary description for language | score: 1
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Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever.

Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.

The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud--because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth.

Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there.

And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface.

Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
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