While John Grisham deftly juggles the multiple subplots in this legal mystery, Catherine Taber’s narration is subpar. With the exception of Southern lilts, which are appropriate for a story set in rural Virginia, she simply doesn’t distinguish men and women enough. Her pacing has too many pauses, halting an engaging story that features a young, furloughed lawyer. Grisham’s ending, though a bit rushed, sets up the potential for a sequel. Here’s hoping Taber steps up her game or another narrator is brought in. M.B. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
Summer is often a time for visiting faraway friends and family. If you are one of the brave souls embarking on the Kafkaesque waiting game that is modern air travel, add snagging a good book to your travel to-do list. Books are, in the words of Stephen King, a “uniquely portable magic,” offering a lovely mental […]
As the holidays approach, we’re thankful for the great books that show us how to live, give us a new way to the look at the world, or provide a welcome escape from the business of daily life. These new releases feature an FBI agent, a small-town preacher, and a hypnotic vampire; they’re narrated by a […]
In a season full of fantastic reads, the books on this list stand out as especially noteworthy—and especially giftable. They’re the books that will make your recipients say, “How did you know? This is JUST what I wanted!”
Thanksgiving is over, and December has arrived! If you’re looking for presents your family and friends will love, may we suggest books? They’re beautiful objects that will be treasured and reread for years to come. These new releases feature an FBI agent, a small-town preacher, and a hypnotic vampire; they’re narrated by a former president, a beloved comedian, […]
Christmas is just around the corner, and shopping days are dwindling rapidly. If you’re in the market for surefire hits, gifts that will delight everyone on your list, look no further than this roundup. We’ve collected the biggest books of the season, the ones that are flying off the shelves and getting rave reviews from critics […]