THE VASTER WILDS by Lauren Groff, read by January LaVoy

Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

English - September 18, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - ★★★★★ - 123 ratings
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January LaVoy gives a breathtaking narration of an astonishing historical novel from Lauren Groff. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this story set in 1609 that starts with a servant girl fleeing from a failing colony into the forest. What follows is a dramatic, beautifully wrought story of survival, narrated with precision, emotion, and a keen sense of the story. LaVoy puts care into every word she narrates as the girl struggles through the wilds, heightening the joy of discovering any small sustenance, her determination to go on, and the many terrors she leaves behind. A propulsive and unforgettable listen.
Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Penguin Audio.
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Support for this podcast comes from #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben’s explosively fast thriller Shelter is now an Amazon Prime Original Series. Listen to the series that started it all at Audible.com/Shelter.
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Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Penguin Audio.

Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com

Support for this podcast comes from #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben’s explosively fast thriller Shelter is now an Amazon Prime Original Series. Listen to the series that started it all at Audible.com/Shelter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices