SONGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WEDDINGS

Narrator Jefferson Mays, Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman, and author David Levithan turn strong performances and storytelling into an unforgettable audiobook experience. When wedding singer J's girlfriend takes an open-ended job overseas, it sends the couple into fraught emotional territory. Mays balances J's charm and playfulness with his anxiety about the future of his relationship as he immerses himself in several unique nuptials. Mays gives the various couples in the story, including a social media influencer and a pair remarrying for the third time, wonderful vocal characterizations. The addition of Lekman's performances of his original songs, delightfully catchy and reflective, paired with harmonizing vocals and musical accompaniment, elevates this production into a must-listen. J.R.T. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]