The narrative ensemble, which includes the author, is an inspired choice for this production. Their collective talents prove equal to a story with an extensive cast and a magical blend of realism and fantasy. Omniscient narrator Music sets the pace and guides listeners through the captivating tale of an orphan whose guitar, with its magic strings, changes lives as he plays with some of the most celebrated bands of the twentieth century. Wisely, the narrators don’t attempt mimicry, yet they manage to effectively portray the voices of some musical icons. As these personalities tell Frankie's story, the narrators' perfect timing and pacing effectively deliver Albom's wonderfully natural dialogue. The fortunate listener who can briefly suspend disbelief will be rewarded with one of this season's true audio gems.
Pub Date: Nov. 10, 2015
Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780062420022
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Guite’s performance makes his poetry accessible.
Author Guite recites his epic ballad, the first of four installments in his retelling of the Arthurian legends. Starting in the 12th century, the Celtic tales of Arthur were recast with explicitly Christian interpretations. Continuing this tradition, Guite’s Galahad is portrayed as the most perfect knight, the embodiment of virginal purity facing potential downfall from the temptation posed by beautiful women. Only with God’s help will he succeed in his quest. Guite narrates at a leisurely pace, his gravelly voice rising and falling with the passion and intensity of the story. An informative author’s note details Guite’s reasons for undertaking this project.
Guite’s performance makes his poetry accessible.Pub Date: April 20, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 54 mins
DD ISBN: 9798895641408
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2026
Mean girl tactics combine with the messy feeling of truly being seen.
Carly Larson, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, Austenne Gray, and Elise Taff perform this satirical novel about Christian influencers, megachurches, and the secrets we keep to stay in our communities. Pastor Kyle and his picture-perfect wife, Cassidy, have announced a fundraising gala. A group of influencers called the Moral Mavens begin spreading the word and quickly find that their personal drama, and the hypocrisy of their church leaders, might be a bigger draw than the event itself. Each narrator’s performance perfectly balances the faux bubbly sweetness of the influencers while capturing the destructive nature of false perfection.
Mean girl tactics combine with the messy feeling of truly being seen.Pub Date: March 3, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 2 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668654026
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
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