Lovely War

"Mary: To me, Lovely War is one of those really strong representations of a multi-voiced production. It also is one of those crossover titles. As an adult, I loved it just as much as I think a teen would. It’s historical fiction, it includes those little cues of music because music is a strong component of the book. It lets you hear the cultural background of the characters. There’s just so many ways that it’s an amazing production, and one that’s for both teens and adults, in my opinion. Mary: Yes, it’s true. With your teenager you spend a lot of time in the car and audiobooks are a great way to discuss literature together. Especially if we’re going to be home together for a few weeks or months now, it’s good to have something to discuss with your teen. One cool thing about audiobooks is when you’re playing an audiobook nobody owns it. When a mom is reading a book or a dad is reading a book you can tell their opinion, they can start and stop, the kid is the receiver and the parent is in control. But when you’re a family listening to an audiobook all of you are on the same level. You’re all sitting in the storyteller circle and it just gives a different dynamic."