Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythmby Laura Warrell, Read by Nicole Lewis

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Nicole Lewis performs a chorus of voices in Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm, a multi-perspective story that centers around Circus, a middle-aged jazz musician who has just left his pregnant girlfriend. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss Lewis’s skill at creating emotional intimacy for each of the characters. The novel jumps between perspectives, from Circus himself to the many women in his life, including his ex-wife, his daughter, and a seemingly endless string of hookups. With her heartfelt narration, Lewis ensures that listeners will remember these characters long after their story ends.

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