Narrator Caitlin Davies excels as the irascible Herbert Atlas, an octogenarian who is on a road trip through South Florida. His getaway--for the purpose of avoiding being placed in a home--triggers a Silver Alert. He is accompanied by 20-something Dee Dee Mullins, who is also on the lam. The recovering addict, former sex worker, and abuse victim wants to see the princesses at Disney World. Davies portrays Dee Dee with wide-eyed innocence and an air of hopefulness. Overall, Davies matches Lee's style and tone as Herbert and Dee Dee, who are at the end and beginning of their lives, reveal how hard choices pop up now and then and how the decisions we make often affect so many others.
Pub Date: April 18, 2023
Duration: 5 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781649041418
Publisher: Hachette 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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