A FIVE-LETTER WORD FOR LOVE

Katie Koster will charm a wide audience with this fun romantic performance. Wordle enthusiast Emily daydreams at her dead-end job as a receptionist at a car shop. When her car's alternator dies, her co-worker, John, comes to her rescue, and the bland mechanic suddenly becomes interesting when he shares his own enjoyment of Wordle. Koster offers an authentic narration of this unexpected romance. She does an outstanding job depicting the anxious thoughts we all experience as they are embodied in Emily. Those seeking weak-in-the-knees romantic moments will be rewarded as John and Emily get to know each other better. This classic romance about not judging a book by its cover is expertly performed. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]