Em Grosland narrates with the perfect tone for this delightful and introspective sequel to A PSALM FOR THE WILD-BUILT. Tea monk Sibling Dex and their robot companion, Mosscap, are leaving the woods and heading out to the villages of their moon, Panga. Mosscap’s bright, higher-pitched voice suits the inquisitive and charming robot, who is anxious to meet more humans and ask them its question: What do humans need? Centuries ago, robots gained sentience and left for quiet lives in the woods, and now Mosscap is the first emissary to journey back into human communities. In addition, Grosland captures Dex’s exasperated yet kind tone while also emphasizing their weariness and uncertainty about their future. This hopeful listen, full of humor, illuminates a world listeners will yearn to return to. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
Summer reading is in full effect with plenty of new stories in sight! We can’t get enough of reimaginings and retellings, and this month is full of lush dark takes on some of our favorites, tales of sisterhood and survival and love, thrilling page-turners and even more disturbing cover art. These are the best new books […]
Still planning your Summer Reading? No matter where you’re headed—beach, backyard, mountains or your living room—we have a few fabulous suggestions for you, starting with the authors joining us on Poured Over this July. Brian Broome’s prize-winning memoir, Punch Me Up to the Gods, is not to be missed (and Kiese Laymon loves this book […]
“The primary intent of these books is to take a break … have something you can just curl up with for an afternoon. This is a book that is not going to hurt you. And I think that that’s so vital in this day and age, to be able to just pause for a second. […]
National Friendship Day is upon us, and we couldn’t help but celebrate. There are so many books that remind us of the ebbs and flows of friendship, so we put together a list of some of our favorite titles that feature unforgettable friendships. With something for every reader, young and old, check out what a […]