The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

By: Edward Kelsey Moore

Narrated by: Pamella D'Pella, Adenrele Ojo

Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Meet Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean in the New York Times best-selling novel....

Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat is home away from home for this inseparable Plainview, Indiana, trio. Dubbed "The Supremes" by high school pals in the tumultuous 1960s, they weather life’s storms together for the next four decades. Now, during their most challenging year yet, dutiful, proud, and talented Clarice must struggle to keep up appearances as she deals with her husband’s humiliating infidelities. Beautiful, fragile Barbara Jean is rocked by the tragic reverberations of a youthful love affair. And fearless Odette engages in the most terrifying battle of her life while contending with the idea that she has inherited more than her broad frame from her notorious pot-smoking mother, Dora.

Through marriage, children, happiness, and the blues, these strong, funny women gather each Sunday at the same table at Earl’s diner for delicious food, juicy gossip, occasional tears, and uproarious banter.

With wit and love, style and sublime talent, Edward Kelsey Moore brings together four intertwined love stories, three devoted allies, and two sprightly earthbound spirits in a big-hearted debut novel that embraces the lives of people you will never forget.

©2013 Edward Kelsey Moore (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Edward Kelsey Moore has written a novel jam-packed with warmth, honesty, wit, travail, and just enough madcap humor to keep us giddily off-balance. It teems with memorable characters, chief among them Odette, as unlikely and irresistible protagonist as we are likely to meet. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat is that rare and happy find: a book that delivers not only good story, but good company." (Leah Hager Cohen, author of The Grief of Others)

"What a delight and a privilege it is to be among the earliest readers of this breathtaking debut. The supremely gifted, supremely entertaining, and supremely big-hearted Edward Kelsey Moore has conjured up the story of an entire community and, at its sparkling center, a trio of memorable heroines. How I long to have Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean on speed-dial! At least I'll be able to brag that I knew them before they hit the big time...as I can promise you they will." (Julia Glass, author of Three Junes and The Widower's Tale)

Oustanding Read

Would you listen to The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat again? Why?

Yes I will definitely read in the future, this book is a page turner and so beautifully written. This is my first read by author l love this book and look forward to reading more books for author.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat?

the miracle under the walnut tree.

Which scene was your favorite?

wow not fair to name one but I will see the walnut tree.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The novel made me laugh and yes I did get a little teary eyed.

Any additional comments?

Can't go wrong reading this one.

Excellent

Great humor and imagination and kept me thoroughly entertained and wanting more - I look forward to Edward Kelsey Moore's next book!

Kept me reading...

Would you listen to The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat again? Why?

no, I usually don't read books more than once. There are too many out there to read.

What other book might you compare The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat to and why?

Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias. Same strong female charaters and lifelong friendships. They stand by each other through thick and thin.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Funny, Sad, Engaging....a must see!!

I want to be a Supreme!

Loved the characters. Reader did fabulous job with all the voices. Laughed out loud numerous times. Found myself grieving their losses and celebrating their victories. Such a fun visit to Leaning Tree and Earl’s All You Can Eat. Didn’t want the story to end.

Just Delightful!

This book paints a picture of beautiful, joyful, sorrowful, ridiculous, loving, richly intense Black America. The story is truly entertaining, as is the wonderful performance of the reader. Two thumbs way up! 👍🏾👍🏾

Fun story for a rainy day

I really enjoyed the story with all the quirky characters. It was both funny and serious and just right with a cup of coffee.
I didn't care for the narrator, however. She just sounded like she was, well, reading a book.

This book delivers an intriguing, satisfying read!

As you are introduced to the characters in this book they became real and you start to pull for their success. The three women are each memorable in their own way but then so are the men. I found the ethereal characters who also inhabit the pages of this book to be endearing as well.

It is intriguing that a male author delivers such a funny, touching novel that honestly deals with the universal types of challenges and twists that women face. I would love to hear him explain how he developed the characters and fine-tuned his plot line.

He delivers a story that depicts both the pain and humor of lives fully lived. It was an absorbing and delightful read. The narration was excellent.

Wonderful characters

Who was your favorite character and why?

Odette's mother was my favorite. Not only was she incredibly funny, her view of the world from the other side offered an inspiring perspective on life.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene when James is trying to style Odette's hair was touching. I found myself crying and laughing at the same time.

Any additional comments?

I look forward to more books from this author. I was skeptical of a book about women, written by a man. But, he was able to portray all the characters with warmth, wit and wisdom.

This is one book I'm sorry to finish because I'll miss the characters.

Wonderful characters, engaging story

Would you listen to The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat again? Why?

Yes, it's timeless. The character and story are engaging. I laughed out loud, cried, and got lost in the stories of the three main characters.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite was Odette and her Mama...Odette's a strong, opinionated woman with no pretenses about who she is and what she's about. Also, her relationship with her mother in the story made me feel comforted that those we love are always with us. Her Mama was a hoot!

Have you listened to any of Adenrele Ojo and Pamella D'Pella ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never heard these narrators before but they were great, the guys sounded like guys and the women like women.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were many memorable parts - two especially stood out, the one that made me cry like a baby was when Odette tells James her husband her prognosis and the other made me crack up at 3:30 in the morning (waking my husband), when Odette and her Mama go back to her childhood home to get the "medical relief" her mother was an expert in. Her Mama was a hilarious in that scene!

Any additional comments?

The ending had several twists which were a pleasant surprises. The only downside was after all the great twists to tie up loose ends, the author prolonged the close of the story. Otherwise I'm so sad I finished the story so quickly...a good story is really hard to find. I can't wait for the author's next book!

Good Story, Mediocre E-Book

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The transitions between the different years was very confusing for me. There was a lot of jumping back and forth thru the years and it took a little time to realize we were in another time jump.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were very well thought out and well developed. I enjoyed how each character grew as the novel progressed.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

While the story was enjoyable, the narrator nearly bored me to death! Her voice was so monotone that if I attempted to listen before bed, I would fall asleep within minutes.

Could you see The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Good as as book, not sure if I would like this as a movie though.