Kristen Sieh portrays Hannah Larson, a New York mother who is coping with her 9-year-old son's violent outbursts and her husband's infidelity. The immersive novel takes place while she is visiting England to care for a terminally ill uncle. Her son's discovery of a centuries-old entombed skeleton compels Hannah to find out what happened. The past and present are woven together as Hannah's discoveries lead her to discovering more about herself. Sieh smoothly shifts between characters of varying ages and accents. Her youthful voice has a straightforward tone that will draw listeners in. At the end, Jayne Entwistle offers a delightful depiction that provides satisfying closure for listeners.
Pub Date: June 7, 2022
Duration: 12 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593587638
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 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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