Hearing Laymon’s words in his own voice was even more affecting than reading them on the page.
By Kiese Laymon
Hearing Laymon’s words in his own voice was even more affecting than reading them on the page.
Hearing Laymon’s words in his own voice was even more affecting than reading them on the page.
Anyone looking to be swept up in a story of dark magic in which nothing is as it seems should give ‘Ninth House’ a try.
Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue feels like an Aaron Sorkin production with the more melodramatic moments of “The Crown.”
I find Rebecca Gibel’s narration to be hypnotic in its dryness, allowing me to reprioritize and realign where I give my focus.
For readers interested in thinking critically about American history, this is a good start.
Janeites will enjoy the story’s romance and social observations, but Gill Hornby deals with aging and regret in a way the English novelist was never able to do.
Aunjanue Ellis has a warm, liquid voice and a poetic rhythm that brings Zora Neale Hurston’s stories to life.
Samantha Irby is already funny on the page, but she has a special gift for comedic delivery, and her narration adds even more laughs.
Ben Miles’ voice carries the power-hungry statesman’s monumental final act with ease, as only someone with a deep understanding of the story could.
This testosterone-laden romance novel fully embraces the form and proves that romance can be for anybody.
Alderton makes for a delightful narrator despite, as she mentions, hating her posh, British boarding school accent. Her wit shines through.
Jason Reynolds’ narration has a poetic, hip vibe that keeps the book flowing and never feeling like homework.
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