Michael Crouch delivers a performance that embodies a sensitive intelligence. He captures the reflections of a creative life and how original thoughts build into compelling stories. Handler's audiobook is not composed in the voice of his beloved Lemony Snicket books; here he explores his growth as a writer, father, and husband. The resulting audiobook is authentic, vulnerable, and erudite. His intellectual passion is on full display as he talks about sitting in San Francisco coffee shops developing his ideas. Handler is well read, and his influences are thoroughly considered. Crouch delivers a fascinating listening experience as his performance effectively embraces Handler's challenges in his life and how those struggles have influenced his work. Listeners hungry for a deep consideration of literature and life will find this book satisfying.
Pub Date: May 21, 2024
Duration: 6 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798892734912
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.
Chef and TV host King narrates her own memoir, creating an intimate experience for the listener as she traces her path from childhood cooking experiences to a career in demanding professional kitchens. With a strong, confident, humor-filled tone, King recounts growing up shaped by the cultural expectations of a Chinese American family, pursuing culinary training, entering the restaurant world, and finding freedom in the queer community and her television work. Her warm, conversational delivery shifts naturally between childhood memories, professional experiences, and personal reflection. Her pacing slows during moments of vulnerability and accelerates around career challenges and turning points.
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.Pub Date: Oct. 6, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593908068
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
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