MY NEST ISN'T EMPTY, IT JUST HAS MORE CLOSET SPACE

Lisa Scottoline and her daughter Francesca have proven themselves to be naturals at both writing and narrating humorous essays. This audio performance amply demonstrates their snappy, unaffected style as they deliver the themes of love, strength, and family connectedness in a delightfully witty fashion. The overall feel is of a conversation with friends whose accounts of zany relatives and situations may be unique in detail but are recognizable for anyone with a family. The appeal is universal, although mothers, daughters, and empty-nesters may find added resonance. Both Scottolines display appealing literary and actual voices in a brisk presentation featuring self-deprecating humor and barely suppressed laughter that is just plain fun. M.O.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2010]