Landline is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered "what if?" in their life. Rainbow Rowell's unique story-telling style combines heart-wrenching moments with hilarious ones, making it a roller-coaster of emotions. The distinct feature of the story is the time-traveling phone, which plays a central role in the plot. The book could be enjoyed by those who are looking for an entertaining read with a touch of romance and time-travel.

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• Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction (2014)
• Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Nominee for Mejor novela extranjera independiente (2015)

Georgie McCool knows her marriage is in trouble; it has been in trouble for a long time. She still loves her husband, Neal, and Neal still loves her, deeply — but that almost seems beside the point now.Maybe that was always beside the point.Two days before they’re supposed to visit Neal’s family in Omaha for Christmas, Georgie tells Neal that she can’t go. She’s a TV writer, and something’s come up on her show; she has to stay in Los Angeles. She knows that Neal will be upset with her — Neal is always a little upset with Georgie — but she doesn't expect him to pack up the kids and go home without her.When her husband and the kids leave for the airport, Georgie wonders if she’s finally done it. If she’s ruined everything.That night, Georgie discovers a way to communicate with Neal in the past. It’s not time travel, not exactly, but she feels like she’s been given an opportunity to fix her marriage before it starts...Is that what she’s supposed to do?Or would Georgie and Neal be better off if their marriage never happened?

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