Cara Bastone knows how to write a captivating romance story. As the author of the listener favorite Audible Original, Call Me Maybe and her latest release Sweet Talk, Bastone has quickly become one of the most notable up-and-coming names in the genre. When she isn't writing her next swoon-worthy story, Bastone likes to immerse herself in a standout listen. Here are some of her picks.
The only thing that rivals the lyrical and narrative mastery of the writing in this novel-in-verse just might be the voice performance by the author herself. This book is inventive, precise, courageous, both universal and unique.
As creepy as it is romantic, this book gets under your skin! The sound design pairs seamlessly with the writing to create a wholly immersive experience. Plus, there's a kick-ass mother-daughter duo. What more could you want?
Mia Sosa, Mia Sosa, and once more for the cheap seats in the back, MIA SOSA! This book is vacation. Escapism at its finest. The narration is excellent and invites us to listen as beautiful people who are excellent at their jobs turn chemistry into longevity.
This is a book of essays the author has written in response to a series of letters her mother wrote to her many years ago. In the written form of this book, the reader gets to enjoy the mother's actual handwriting. In its audio form, the listener gets to enjoy the mother's letters read aloud by the daughter herself. This book is an impressionist painting done by a master. It is personal and open and seeks to both understand and be understood. No one, and I mean no one, could have performed this book besides E. J. Koh.
