Deepa Samual narrates a family saga that spans continents and generations of secrets. In 2015, Lila De works for a boutique publishing firm in New York. When she unexpectedly receives word that her grandfather has died and left her the crumbling family home in Kolkata, Lila travels there to deal with it. Samuel gives Lila a believable mix of professional confidence and social insecurities that will be familiar to many. Lila's large family in India spans multiple generations, and Samuel's occasional struggles to distinguish the various aunts, uncles, and cousins lead to some confusion for listeners. Lila's New York publishing world is easier to keep track of, although Samuel doesn't create any truly memorable performances outside of Lila herself.
Pub Date: Nov. 12, 2024
Duration: 16 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668643426
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Berg narrates her tale of friendship with candor and wit, creating a touching portrait of one woman’s memorable view...
Author/narrator Berg delves into the life of 92-year-old Florence "Flo" Greene. Flo has been given weeks to live and writes a letter to her dearest friend and heir, Ruthie, explaining what Ruthie will find in the house when she inherits it. In this epistolary novel, Berg allows Flo to ponder the meaning of life, love, friendship, and belief. Berg’s slight accent for Flo gives the novel a folksy touch, distinguishing Flo from her new friend Theresa, who happens to be a death doula. As the two women become fast friends, Flo’s reflections grow more intimate and personal.
Berg narrates her tale of friendship with candor and wit, creating a touching portrait of one woman’s memorable view of life.Pub Date: March 17, 2026
Duration: 5 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593677643
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Feb. 24, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 2026
A layered audiobook featuring a performance that embraces every detail with dramatic skill.
Pub Date: March 10, 2026
Duration: 14 hrs, 41 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217281763
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: April 11, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2026
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