Cindy Kay charms listeners with her narration of this story of unrequited love between two childhood friends. Lizzy has always been an overachiever, but she strikes out in L.A. when her legal career takes a dive. She returns to her small hometown to lick her wounds and runs into her childhood friend, Jack, who has secretly carried a torch for her as long as he can remember. While the plot is familiar, Kay adds a personal touch that makes the romance seem new. She delivers honest character monologues and embraces the awkward yet intriguing relationship between Jack and Lizzy. Pairing Kay’s calm narrative and emotional dialogue, this performance will please those who love a good romance. G.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
“I think everyone should have secrets.” Mary Beth Keane’s new novel, The Half Moon, follows a small-town couple navigating the uncertainties of marriage and starting a family. Keane joins us to talk about how she creates her characters, why she chose to tackle tough themes, writing during the pandemic and more with guest host, Allyson […]
Paperbacks versus hardcovers has long been a hot topic in the book community. “Hardcovers are harder to damage,” some might say. While others might argue that the lightness of paperbacks make them the best option for reading enjoyment, I must admit that I’ve been someone who waffles between the two, mostly because I’m an impatient […]
It’s totes-full-of-books season! That’s right, I’ve done away with the traditional four seasons, and I’ve replaced them with four seasons of books. We’re concluding books-on-a-rainy-day season and moving onto the season of totes-full-of-books-and-sunscreen. As a fellow bibliophile, I felt it my duty to provide a list of some great books to include in your tote […]