Books by Patrick Ryan
“While WWII still rages in the Pacific, a secret spanning generations begins in Bonhomie, Ohio. Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt, who are married to other people, share a kiss in a hardware store upon the news of victory over Germany, and this starts a massive trickle-down effect throughout generations of their two families. Crouch’s smooth narration powerfully dramatizes how one moment can change everything.” Read more...
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The Best Fiction Audiobooks of 2025, recommended by AudioFile Editors
Picking out quality audiobooks is important. With an accomplished narrator, a good novel can be transformed into an even more moving or enjoyable experience—while a lackluster performance can ruin it. Fortunately, there’s AudioFile magazine, whose editors pick out standout audiobooks throughout the year. These are their picks for the best novels of 2025.






