cover image The Sweet Potato Queens' 1st Big-Ass Novel

The Sweet Potato Queens' 1st Big-Ass Novel

Jill Conner Browne, with Karin Gillespie, read by Browne. . Brilliance Audio, $29.95 ( , unabridged, seven CDs, 8 hrs., $29.95 ISBN p) ISBN 978-1-4233-1120-1

Browne's sassy, funny, down-to-earth personality shines through in her narration of her first novel (following five bestselling nonfiction titles). Browne recounts the fictional adventures and loves of her counterpart and friends in a distinctive, lilting Southern accent that brims with fun, warmth and good humor. She superbly differentiates all the characters (the New York accent of a visiting drag queen posing as the girlfriend of Jill's gay friend Gerard is both spot-on and hilarious) and conveys all their personalities and emotions. Her friendly, intimate narration draws listeners in and makes this highly entertaining and engaging book even more appealing on audio. As an added bonus, the audio includes an interview with the author. Simultaneous release with the S&S hardcover. (Reviews, Oct. 2). (Jan.)