Listening Still

In Anne Griffin's Listening Still, narrated by Nicola Coughlan, we meet Jeanie Masterson, a young woman gifted with the ability to hear the recently deceased. This unique talent aids her family's undertakers in their small Irish town, but it also forces her to confront the burden of their unresolved messages. As Jeanie grapples with her past choices and her parents' retirement, she faces an emotional crossroads between her duty to her family and her longing for a life beyond their small town. This novel explores the complex balance of love, responsibility, and the pursuit of personal freedom.