by Izzy Abrahmson ; read by Kate Reading ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 22, 2024
Golden Voice Kate Reading captures the foolish and the wise in this charming story of a Jewish village. When twins are born to the Cohen family, their mother quickly discovers that the male twin is receiving more attention and affection from the community than her little daughter. When Mrs. Cohen is invited to join a secret group of wise women, she soon learns the ways they use their quiet power to keep one another safe--and the men in line. Reading is an absolute delight when it comes to voice work. There is no exaggeration in her accents, and she makes each character sparkle.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
Publisher: Light Publications
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
by Larry McMurtry ; read by Dana Ivey ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A
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
by Penelope Fitzgerald ; read by Simon Callow ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A
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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