An appealing blend of humor and romance.
Priya Ayyar and Raoul Bhaneja share this narration with an easy rapport. When Simran attends a family wedding, she brings along her partner, Leo—but, with the help of her cousins, hides the fact that he’s her boyfriend. Ayyar gives Simran a lively, expressive voice that captures the moods that shift throughout the festivities. Bhaneja lends warmth and sincerity to Leo, highlighting his efforts to navigate unfamiliar customs and complicated family dynamics. Together, they maintain a buoyant rhythm that carries the story through cultural misunderstandings, heartfelt conversations, and evolving relationships. Ayyar and Bhaneja are the perfect combination to present listeners with long-buried tensions, unresolved grief, and fresh revelations.
An appealing blend of humor and romance.Pub Date: June 16, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 47 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217338665
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: July 14, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 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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