Home of the American Circus

De: Allison Larkin

Narrado por: Julia Whelan

The acclaimed author of the “lyrical coming-of-age novel” (Good Morning America) The People We Keep returns with a luminous new story of redemption, breaking generational curses, and the power of family in its truest form.

After an emergency leaves her short on rent, thirty-year-old Freya Arnalds bails on her lackluster life as bartender in Maine and returns to her suburban hometown of Somers, New York, to live in the house she inherited from her estranged parents. Despite attempts to lay low, Freya encounters childhood friends, familial enemies, and old flames—as well as her fifteen-year-old niece, Aubrey, who is secretly living in the derelict home. As they reconnect, Freya and Aubrey lean on each other, working to restore the house and come to terms with the devastating events that pulled them apart years ago.

Set in the birthplace of the American circus, this deeply moving novel is an exploration of broken families, the weight of the past, and the complicated journey of finding home.

Beautiful and Sad

Freya lives with her whole heart. It’s sad she was treated so badly as a child.

Such a good book!!

The characters, the narrater (can’t go wrong with Julia whelan) and the story were so good! One of the best books I’ve heard all year

Another extraordinary book by Allison Larkin!!!

Home of the American Circus is an incredible story with unforgettable characters that are easy to fall in love with and root for!!

🎵🎵🎶🎵 BAKED ON CHEESE! 🎶🎶🎵

what amazing and gutwrenching and loving, beautiful, silently loving. I thoroughly enjoyed listening and will definitely listen multiple times again. highly recommend.

Wonderful story!

The writing made you feel everything. Such a great read!
I have been waiting for more from Larkin!

Great story!

What a beautiful story and the characters were interesting & easy to fall in love with. I always enjoy Julia Whelan’s narration!

Dare I say better..

Dare I say this novel is better than The People We Keep? I gave TPWK 5 ⭐️ but I LOVED Home Of The American Circus MORE! This story was so so good. I adored Freya! Her sister was insufferable-I could’ve punched her and her husband. Even her parents who were absolutely horrible to her. This story is just so good! If you love coming home stories with family drama and redemption you will love this! It will definitely be a re-listen for me :) and I’ll prob buy a hard copy to read at the beach!

Great characters

It was an engaging story with interesting characters. Not the genre I usually read, and I was unfamiliar with the author, but I will definitely be checking for more from Ms. Larkin.

characters are real and relatable

it starts so hopeless & depressing, but is real in lifelong struggles for average Americams. Small town life is accurately depicted.

Magical Narration

Julia Whelan’s magical voice and narration make nearly any story enjoyable. This listen will not disappoint as she brings Allison Larkin’s beautiful story to life!