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Podcast: Behind the Mic With Kirkus Reviews
Episode: WAITING FOR THE LONG NIGHT MOON by Amanda Peters, read by Megan Tooley, Ussani Taylor
Description: Megan Tooley and Ussani Taylor deliver moving performances of Amanda Peters’s short stories, which explore the Indigenous experience throughout American history. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this new work from the author of THE BERRY PICKERS. Tooley performs most of the stories, using a sweet lilting voice, gentle delivery, and subtle shading of personality. Taylor, who reads four deeply moving, emotionally difficult pieces, gives a tough and perceptive performance. Together, they create an important listening experience. Read our review of the audiobook at our website