When a New York millennial marries an Indian-born financial analyst and moves to Mumbai, she faces not only culture shock, but also the harsh expectations of her new mother-in-law. Narrator Amy McFadden imbues Rachel with a touch of condescension as she struggles to adjust to India, followed by angry rebellion as Dhruv's mother, Swati, imposes her traditional ways on the household. The story unfolds in Swati's and Rachel's alternating points of view, with McFadden adopting a pleasing lilt for Swati's voice. Oddly, she reads Dhruv's dialogue without an accent, but his parts are less significant than his mother's. As the women begin to find common ground in the kitchen, McFadden's warmer tone helps to portray the development of mutual respect and friendship, despite the odds.
Pub Date: July 14, 2020
Duration: 12 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780062938879
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Jones and Bourke provide fizz and joy, plus charming Australian accents, to bump up this fun world a notch.
The past cannot be changed, but what if you could travel to the past to view an event in your own history, or to attend a historical event? This is the premise Moriarty creates with a Time Travel Agency in Sydney, Australia. Kellie Jones ably performs chapters featuring Anna and Jade—both single mothers of teenage daughters. Jones expresses the joy Anna takes in literature and her uncertainty in her parenting abilities as well as Jade’s grief at the loss of her sister and disbelief that her daughter might be a bully. Mitchell Bourke’s excellent performance conveys Teddy’s confusion regarding the breakup of his marriage and his visits to the past for an explanation. A particular highlight is Bourke’s narration of the hilarious and heartwarming texts between Teddy and his friends.
Jones and Bourke provide fizz and joy, plus charming Australian accents, to bump up this fun world a notch.Pub Date: Aug. 4, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 37 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217297948
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 27, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 2026
Fortgang’s bright and measured narration propels a claustrophobic stand-alone thriller.
Lauren Fortgang narrates a taut thriller as a disgraced spy and a rookie bodyguard converge on a secretive Texas town, not knowing they’re chasing the same missing man. January tracks the traitor who sold out her agency to Lethey, Texas, while July’s only client has disappeared. Fortgang’s low tone and leisurely pacing give the secluded town an increasingly claustrophobic feeling. Interviews with townspeople pull listeners in as the mystery deepens. Fortgang builds tension with measured accents, sometimes dipping into playful cadences. The final stretch speeds up and crescendos with a thrilling resolution, with January and July a capable pair of leads.
Fortgang’s bright and measured narration propels a claustrophobic stand-alone thriller.Pub Date: July 7, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9798874823412
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 27, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 2026
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