Home of the American Circus

By: Allison Larkin

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

The acclaimed author of the “lyrical coming-of-age novel” (Good Morning America) The People We Keep returns with a luminous new story of redemption, breaking generational curses, and the power of family in its truest form.

After an emergency leaves her short on rent, thirty-year-old Freya Arnalds bails on her lackluster life as bartender in Maine and returns to her suburban hometown of Somers, New York, to live in the house she inherited from her estranged parents. Despite attempts to lay low, Freya encounters childhood friends, familial enemies, and old flames—as well as her fifteen-year-old niece, Aubrey, who is secretly living in the derelict home. As they reconnect, Freya and Aubrey lean on each other, working to restore the house and come to terms with the devastating events that pulled them apart years ago.

Set in the birthplace of the American circus, this deeply moving novel is an exploration of broken families, the weight of the past, and the complicated journey of finding home.

Wonderful story!

The writing made you feel everything. Such a great read!
I have been waiting for more from Larkin!

Great story!

What a beautiful story and the characters were interesting & easy to fall in love with. I always enjoy Julia Whelan’s narration!

Such a good book!!

The characters, the narrater (can’t go wrong with Julia whelan) and the story were so good! One of the best books I’ve heard all year

Beautiful storytelling

This story takes you in immediately and keeps you not wanting to put it down. I will listen to anything read by Julia Whelan as she is spectacular at her craft but when it’s something this easy to read, it’s all that more enjoyable. This story gives hope, pain and growth all in one and I look forward to her next book.

Beautiful and Sad

Freya lives with her whole heart. It’s sad she was treated so badly as a child.