For generations, the three Beauchamp women—Freya, Ingrid, and their mother, Joanna—have lived quietly in the tiny town of North Hampton, hiding their identities and their powers from the world. Katie Schorr lets their story unfold with calm patience, her straightforward, meticulous narration making the juxtaposition between the details of daily life and the Beauchamp family’s magic feel even more significant. She quietly but carefully enhances the suspense as newcomers stir up trouble in North Hampton, forcing each woman to make difficult, defining choices. However, Schorr doesn’t distinguish between each individual character enough to make their unique journeys distinctive, or to make the plot twists as shocking as they’re meant to be.
Pub Date: Sept. 23, 2014
Duration: 8 hrs
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This much anticipated sci-fi audiobook sequel shakes things up with a full-cast narration. The story picks up right where the first book in this duology stops--the robots known as "The Carls" have left, and April May, one of the first to discover them, has disappeared. Exploring new perspectives and experiences, this remarkably talented ensemble of narrators creates an appealing mix of likable characters as listeners follow a group of young people left behind in this post-Carl world. The plot can be heavy-handed at times, but the social commentary is eerily reminiscent of the world's current circumstances. Listeners will want to listen to the first book, AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING, to get the most from this follow-up.
Pub Date: July 7, 2020
Duration: 15 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593146316
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
As soon as one hears longtime Discworld narrator Stephen Briggs's comically heartfelt and mildly tuneful rendition of Discworld's national anthem, one realizes why some books should be heard and not just read. The devil hires a publicist. An artist paints the sky the wrong color. This collection of razor-sharp satire spans Terry Pratchett's long and prolific career, dating back to 1963. The sound of words and the sound of ideas always attracted Pratchett, and both Briggs and Michael Fenton Stevens excel at emphasizing Pratchett's special blend of sophistication and silliness, especially when they're providing character voices to dozens of witches and wizards. Wonderfully entertaining and an absolute must-listen for all longtime Pratchett fans.
Pub Date: March 17, 2015
Duration: 8 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780804193597
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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