Vilinsky’s comedic timing and flawless character voices make this an entertaining and enjoyable audiobook.
Narrator Jesse Vilinsky performs this heartfelt and witty friends-to-lovers romance. Thea and Alex found commonality in the fact that they were both divorced, loved food, and didn’t care for where they lived. When their exes got together right after their divorces, the two concocted a fake story that they were old friends and first loves. Fast-forward two years and they have actually become the best of friends—but could there be more? Vilinsky’s expressive and nuanced narration skillfully depicts Thea’s conflicted personality and passionate desires as she sorts out her feelings for Alex. Liese adds a fervent and sincere author’s note.
Vilinsky’s comedic timing and flawless character voices make this an entertaining and enjoyable audiobook.Pub Date: April 14, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 6 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668165645
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: May 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2026
In this sequel to Terms of Endearment, Larry McMurtry brings back Aurora Greenway, who is now dealing with her various lovers and friends plus three grown grandchildren with a variety of problems. He presents a tale of growing up and growing old which is bittersweet and funny. Narrator Ivey uses a slight east Texas accent which authenticates the setting of the story. Each character's voice has a slightly different inflection to differentiate it. It all works together well. As you listen, you feel as if you might actually be in Houston sharing the lives of these resilient and refreshing people.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 20 hrs
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
To Fred Fairly, a Cambridge Fellow, truth is everything. What then is the truth about the woman he finds beside him when he awakens? English conventions and mores of 1912 Cambridge are central to this period piece. Callow's wonderful voice and interpretation make accents, personalities and gender come alive, and help make sense of the frequent time and character shifts. His delivery enhances a most clever "choose your own ending."
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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