The Great Outdoors

A Novel

Read by Rebekkah Ross and André Santana

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About The Book

From USA TODAY bestseller Kayla Olson, a new rom-com about a high-maintenance woman who embarks on a wilderness trek to prove to her ex how low-maintenance she can be—only to find herself with no makeup and an extremely attractive trek leader.

Those who say “be prepared” never met Sadie Whitlock.

Sadie has always been praised for being the most prepared person in the room, the one who’s thought of everything—and every backup plan—for any given situation. She knows exactly what she wants, exactly what she loves, and goes to great lengths to make sure her life runs perfectly as planned.

So, when her laidback boyfriend breaks up with her for being “too high-maintenance,” Sadie is eager to prove him wrong, and signs herself up for a weeks-long guided wilderness adventure in the High Sierras of California: camping, hiking, rappelling, and kayaking. It’s the most miserable, uncomfortable situation she can think of.

Sadie’s a five-star resort girl at heart, but she has a compelling—and suspiciously attractive—tour guide: August Thorn. Thorn lives for adventure and always keeps a professional distance from the trekkers under his care…but there’s just something about Sadie, and for the first time, he finds himself wanting to get closer. As they explore the wilderness together, Sadie realizes the great outdoors might truly be great with the right person.

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JUN 16
7:00PM
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With Michelle C. Harris

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Lark & Owl
205 6th St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
JUN 17
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Fabled Bookshop
215 S. 4th St.
Waco, TX 76701
JUN 18
7:00PM
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With Naina Kumar

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Blue Willow Bookshop
14532 Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77079
JUN 20
6:00PM
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Kayla Olson & Ashley Poston in conversation with Livy Hart

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Half Price Books
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Dallas, TX 75231
JUN 21
5:00PM
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With Lana Ferguson

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B&N Denton at Golden Triangle Mall
2201 S. Interstate 35
Denton, TX 76205
JUN 28
2:00PM
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Bookseller: Patchouli Joe's

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Sit & Sign at True Leaf Studio
301 S. Locust St.
Denton, TX 76201
JUL 9
6:00PM
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Moderating for Lana Ferguson

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Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall
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Unit 1204
Frisco, TX 75034
JUL 17
7:00PM
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In conversation with Ila Sikorski

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The New Romantics
3018 Corrine Dr.
Orlando, FL 32803

About The Author

Photograph by Kayla Olson
Kayla Olson

Kayla Olson is the author of The Reunion and The Lodge in addition to two books for young adults (The Sandcastle Empire and This Splintered Silence). Whether writing at her desk or curled up with a good book, she can most often be found with a fresh cup of coffee and at least one cat. Visit her at KaylaOlson.com or at @AuthorKaylaOlson on Instagram/TikTok.

About The Readers

Rebekkah Ross

André Santana

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (June 16, 2026)
  • Runtime: 11 hours and 58 minutes
  • ISBN13: 9781668163870

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