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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Written by: Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman
Narrated by: Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
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Publisher's Summary

At last, the full story behind Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's epic romance, including stories, portraits, and the occasional puzzle, all telling the smoldering tale that has fascinated Hollywood for over a decade.

The year: 2000. The setting: Los Angeles. A gorgeous virtuoso of an actress had agreed to star in a random play, and a basement-dwelling scenic carpenter had said he would assay a supporting role in the selfsame pageant. At the first rehearsal, she surveyed her fellow cast members, as one does, determining if any of the men might qualify to provide her with a satisfying fling. Her gaze fell upon the carpenter, and like a bolt of lightning, the thought struck her: No dice. Moving on.

Yet, unbeknownst to our protagonists, Cupid had merely set down his bow and picked up a rocket launcher. Then fired a love rocket (not a euphemism). The players were Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and the resulting romance, once it ignited, was... epic. Beyond epic. It resulted in a coupling that has endured to this day; a sizzling, perpetual tryst that has captivated the world with its kindness, athleticism, astonishingly low-brow humor, and true (fire emoji) passion.

How did they do it? They came from completely different families, endured a significant age difference, and were separated by the gulf of several social strata. Megan loved books and art history; Nick loved hammers. But much more than these seemingly unsurpassable obstacles were the values they held in common: respect, decency, the ability to mention genitalia in almost any context, and an abiding obsession with the songs of Tom Waits.

Eighteen years later, they're still very much in love, and have finally decided to reveal the philosophical mountains they have conquered, the lessons they've learned, and the myriad jigsaw puzzles they've completed, in an audiobook. Featuring anecdotes, hijinks, interviews, photos, and a veritable grab bag of tomfoolery, this is not only the intoxicating audiobook that Mullally's and Offerman's fans have been waiting for, it might just hold the solution to the greatest threat facing our modern world: the single life.

©2018 Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally (P)2018 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“[M]akes you feel privy to a world that’s uniquely theirs, as though you’re sitting beside them at the kitchen table while they solve their beloved jigsaw puzzles.” (The Washington Post)

“Both partners come across as likable, grounded, unpretentious, and flawed enough to be believable...Those hoping that Hollywood couples are just like the rest of us, only maybe a little bit nicer and richer, should be pleased.” (Booklist)

"Readers are likely to enjoy the authors' company almost as much as they seem to enjoy each other's.” (Kirkus Reviews)

What listeners say about The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

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so much fun to listen to!

I just need to pick up the physical book to see if it was as conversational as the audiobook. Either way I could listen to Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman all day. They have chemistry you can feel through the speakers. I ADORE them

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  • 2020-08-06

Loved It.

Such a fun story of the lives of Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. They are such an amazing pair and its a great listen.

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Already a fan

I just love hearing them talk. Random subjects and goofing around. Make this a TV serie

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loved it!

the love they have for each other shines throughtout the whole book. thank you.

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Real and Funny

Thoroughly enjoyed listing to the authors read this book. Both are extremely funny and the writing/reading was very real and amusing.
Would definitely recommend this.

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  • 2021-11-23

Highly entertaining

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are sincere, entertaining, and at times hilarious as they allow the audience to listen to their bantering about their lives and love. Their chemistry is palpable, and it's obvious that they had a great time working on this project together.

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Adorable insights into an quirky couple

Having liked Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally as individuals, it was great to get a peek into their lives. The narration came across as warm and conversational, and made it a fun listen.

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LISTEN to this Story

OMG...so funny and relatable! A beautiful Love Story with synchronicity and manifestation. I recommend Listening over reading to get their true essence! I want what their having!

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cant beat it

you really cannot beat listening to these two amazing people, actors, comedians! they are incredible and entertaining and truly inspirational.

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Hilarious!

They are both soo funny. Glad I could get to know them more! Great to hear the audio version.

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