Nothing to See Here

De: Kevin Wilson

Narrado por: Marin Ireland

2020 Audie Winner – Best Female Narrator

An Earphone Award Winner

Audiobook performed by Marin Ireland

A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!

“I can’t believe how good this book is.... It’s wholly original. It’s also perfect.... Wilson writes with such a light touch.... The brilliance of the novel [is] that it distracts you with these weirdo characters and mesmerizing and funny sentences and then hits you in a way you didn’t see coming. You’re laughing so hard you don’t even realize that you’ve suddenly caught fire.” —Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New York Times Book Review

Kevin Wilson’s best book yet—a poignant and often humorous novel about a woman who finds meaning in her life when she begins caring for two children with remarkable abilities.

Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.

Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: the twins catch fire when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it’s the truth.

Thinking of her dead-end life at home, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other while also staying out of the way of Madison’s buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her—urgently and fiercely. Couldn’t this be the start of the amazing life she’d always hoped for?

With sharp humor and genuine warmth, Kevin Wilson has written his best book yet—a most unique story of parental love.

Flaming Funny With All The Feels...

Okay, so I am totally hooked on this listen about twins who spontaneously combust, their caretaker, her BFF (sort of,) the BFF’s politician husband, and a dude named Carl... It is both wonderfully weird and sentimental.

This is my first #KevinWilson title and @marinireland ‘s narration has me in awe of her subtle, yet specific character work. 🎧📚👍🏻

Realistic fiction with a tinge of magic

I loved this book. A beautiful unique story with a very talented voice actor. Highly recommend for lovers of all genres.

Charming book.

I really enjoyed this book and while the condition the children are afflicted with is fantasy its easy to generalize and say that what happened to these kids could have happened to any children that were not ‘normal’. It also felt true that taking responsibility for their lives helped Lillian find a purpose and love within herself that she previously didn’t know existed. Lovely book all round.

Plenty to feel here

This book was one of the free choices That come with the subscription to audible each month. I thought it was just going to be a fun book till my next credit rolled around but it was so much more. The voices were perfect it is funny...but it’s true and real also. Good enough that I’m going to look up other books by Kevin Wilson. A rather unique take on parenting.

Great writing - story moved quickly

This is not my usual genre, but I enjoyed the story very much. Great writing, reflective, observant, and understanding of human foibles.