The Wives of Los Alamos
There’s no doubt about it, TaraShea Nesbit’s debut is a strange one. But it’s also lyrical and lovely and appeals to my inner English major who gets giddy when a novel’s form matches its meaning so perfectly. Being so acclimated to books that delve into the minutiae of individual experience, the use of the first…
Swimming in the Daylight
In Swimming in the Daylight, Lisa C. Paul relates her own complex experience living in the Soviet Union in the 1980s. Audio performer Tavia Gilbert is clearly a gifted actor. Her performance is heartfelt, animated, and very funny. Her diction and pacing are perfect. In particular, she has great fun with a variety of Russian…
Saving Sammy
The summer before entering sixth grade, Sammy, a bright and charming boy who lived on the coast of Maine, suddenly began to exhibit disturbing behavior. He walked and ate with his eyes shut, refused to bathe, burst into fits of rage, slithered against walls, and used his limbs instead of his hands to touch light…