Eunice Wong delivers this investigation of the scholarly study of Shakespeare. Journalist and literary critic Elizabeth Winkler takes a deep dive into the study of Shakespeare's identity--specifically, how the controversial idea that he was someone other than the glove-maker's son from Stratford has been squelched by special interests for centuries. Wong cautiously delivers each word, explanation, and citation of facts, studies, and heresies the author draws upon to make her case. Her narration never flags or falters as example after example is parsed and analyzed. Wong's unemotional performance is broken by vocal pauses to signal the recitation of play lines, poems, and documentary evidence supporting the author's hypothesis.
Pub Date: May 9, 2023
Duration: 14 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797158723
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.
Chef and TV host King narrates her own memoir, creating an intimate experience for the listener as she traces her path from childhood cooking experiences to a career in demanding professional kitchens. With a strong, confident, humor-filled tone, King recounts growing up shaped by the cultural expectations of a Chinese American family, pursuing culinary training, entering the restaurant world, and finding freedom in the queer community and her television work. Her warm, conversational delivery shifts naturally between childhood memories, professional experiences, and personal reflection. Her pacing slows during moments of vulnerability and accelerates around career challenges and turning points.
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.Pub Date: Oct. 6, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593908068
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
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