6 of the Greatest Audiobooks by Canadian Girls Authors

Just a few years in the past after I considered Canadian ladies writers, well-known names like Margaret Atwood or Alice Munro got here to thoughts, however most of the time, that will be it. After I realized how restricted my expertise with Canadian literature was, I started looking for out extra books to broaden my perspective. So many proficient writers from a variety of backgrounds name Canada house, and they’re price celebrating. Listed below are a few of my audiobook favorites from the previous few years!

The Lonely Hearts Resort by Heather O’Neill, Narrated by Julia Whelan

Set in opposition to the romantic backdrop of early 20th century Montreal, The Lonely Hearts Resort begins with the friendship of two orphaned youngsters, Pierrot and Rose, who shine with theatrical expertise. When their plan to flee the orphanage goes awry, every finds a manner out of the abusive care of the nuns and right into a world a lot greater, and extra harmful, than they ever anticipated. Crammed with romantic angst and unbelievable eager for a time lengthy forgotten, The Lonely Hearts Resort stands out as one of the lovely items of Canadian historic fiction I’ve ever learn.

Washington Black by Esi Edugyan, Narrated by Dion Graham

In the event you’re searching for an journey novel with some wonderful social commentary, that is the guide for you. All through this novel, we comply with George Washington Black, or “Wash,” as he grows up enslaved on a sugar plantation and finally escapes on a flying contraption with an explorer. He learns to learn, turns into a naturalist, falls in love, and learns extra about his mysterious parentage. Superbly narrated by Dion Graham, Washington Black gained Canada’s prestigious Giller Prize for a motive—it’s simply that good. So gear up, hit play, and put together to be swept away.

Fierce Femmes and Infamous Liars: A Harmful Trans Lady’s Confabulous Memoir by Kai Cheng Thom, Narrated by Adri Almeida

I couldn’t have been extra thrilled after they introduced that there was lastly going to be an audiobook of Kai Cheng Thom’s novel Fierce Femmes and Infamous Liars: A Harmful Trans Lady’s Confabulous Memoir. On this fictionalized memoir, a Chinese language Canadian trans lady writes her fantastical memoir, full with mermaids and different magical creatures. After operating away from house, the guide’s protagonist finds the Avenue of Miracles, a spot the place different ladies like herself carve out area for themselves. Adri Almeida’s narration brilliantly captures the voice of the principle character in all of her fabulous glory.

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Girls Speaking by Miriam Toews, Narrated by Matthew Edison

I might need been sluggish to leap on the Miriam Toews bandwagon, however now that I’ve, I’m ALL in. I learn a couple of novels by Toews final yr, however Girls Speaking is my favourite by far. Set in a fictional closed Mennonite group, Girls Speaking takes place proper after the group discovers that a few of their males have been drugging and sexually assaulting most of the ladies. The ladies should resolve whether or not to remain, depart, or struggle. Matthew Edison’s efficiency does a wonderful job capturing August, the novel’s narrator, who’s taking the minutes at these ladies’s conferences.

Birdie by Tracey Lindberg, Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan

Canada has so many thriving First Nations and Native storytelling traditions, however I wasn’t certain the place to begin. So when Dani Roulette (of @thunderbirdwomanreads on Instagram) advisable Birdie by Tracey Lindberg, of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation in British Columbia, I knew it wanted to leap to the highest of my TBR. Birdie, the titular character, is a Cree girl attempting to come back to phrases with the tough experiences of her previous whereas preventing for a spot for herself within the current. All through the novel, we get to know Birdie and the ladies who’ve made her who she is. This advanced tapestry Birdie and her household drew me in from the primary chapter. It’s straightforward to see why this novel has turn into a up to date traditional of First Nations literature.