Mothers and Other Strangers

Name: Mothers and Other Strangers
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Author: Corey Ann Haydu

Best friends reunite, unearth buried family secrets

Written byCorey Ann Haydu

Narrated byBeth Hicks

Length11h30m

Release dateMarch 31, 2026

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.0 (3 ratings)

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Author	Corey Ann Haydu
Narrator	Beth Hicks
Runtime	11h30m
Published	March 31, 2026
Rating	★★★★★ 4.0 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Friendship, Women's Fiction
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Mothers and Other Strangers explores the complicated bonds of friendship and family through the lens of two estranged childhood best friends. Narrator Beth Hicks brings warmth and depth to the story, capturing the complex emotions of Sydney and Mae as they navigate their complicated relationships with their mothers and each other. This audiobook is distinctive for its focus on the dynamic between mothers and daughters, and how this influences the friendships we form outside of our immediate family.

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Expert narration by Beth Hicks brings every character and scene to life across 11h30m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

As someone who loves stories about the complexities of family and friendship, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Mothers and Other Strangers. Beth Hicks' narration is superb, with a natural tone that draws you in and keeps you engaged. The pacing is well-judged, with a mix of emotional highs and lows that keep listeners invested in the characters' journeys. While the story is at times heartbreaking, it also offers moments of hope and redemption. One critique is that some of the plot twists felt a bit rushed, and I would have liked more time to process and reflect on them. Overall, though, this is a compelling listen for anyone who enjoys family dramas with a touch of mystery.

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