Audiobooks Narrated by Grace Mattioli

The Bird that Sang in Color

"A moving family saga about the secret to living free! Donna Greco subscribes to a conventional view of success in life, and she pushes her freewheeling, artistic brother, Vincent to do the same. However, he chooses to go his own way, and she harbors guilt for her supposed failure to ensure his happiness until she discovers a book of sketches he made of his life, which allows her to see his internal joy.  She also discovers something else in her brother’s drawings that changes her entire outlook on life and fuels her desire to live authentically. But she is pulled back into her secure existence for fear of the unknown. What does she discover and will she be able to break free of her self-made prison and live life on her own terms? Read this generational saga spanning decades and filled with endearing characters, great humor, and nostalgia to find out.  Reviewers have called this story 'profound, thought-provoking, funny, inspiring, and beautiful.' Notable New York Times author Lidia Yuknavitch has called this book, 'hugely moving, beautifully rendered, and brilliant.' 'a refreshing family portrait about interpersonal evolution...presented with affection, humor, and insight...evocative, uplifting,' Midwest Book Review “highly polished artistic prose…evolves fluidly; with great heart and humour…A consummate exponent in the art of storytelling and skilled in the imagery of words... the characters are all emotionally complex…lyrical and lovingly written…profound and thought provoking,” Fiction Books Biz Book Reviews 'The periods and places are so well realised, with the kind of simple, yet revealing, strokes Donna admires in her brother's drawings. This is writing of the highest quality...it is a book that makes you think, to question your assumptions. And that is something that the best literature sets out to do,' Rosie Amber Book Reviews 'a heartfelt family story told with grace and humor,' Rose City Reader"

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Discovery of an Eagle

"When Cosmo Greco gets laid off from his job, he takes up his sister on her offer to drive with her to Portland. A near fatal car accident in the beginning of the trip wakes him up to the fragility of life and to the fact that he's been leading a dull, mediocre existence. Characters he meets along the way further open his eyes. But his pragmatic nature and his fears come into play and he's conflicted about whether to go back to his old way of life or to go forward in his journey of self-discovery. His inner conflict grows when he learns that the lay-off is ending and he's been invited to interview for a promotional job. What will he do? Read this book and find out while going on a magical, spirited road trip filled with colorful characters and vividly painted landscape. 'a soaring story,' Midwest Book Review'a transformative road trip,' Kirkus Reviews"

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Olive Branches Don't Grow On Trees

"Silvia Greco is broke and living with her father in New Jersey when her mother asks her for help in gathering their family to celebrate her younger brother's high school graduation. Uniting her feuding family who haven't been together in over six years and whose parents are newly separated is a truly great challenge. Can she make peace in her family and save them from devolving into families like those of her parents, with siblings who are estranged from one another? Find out while immersing in a world of unforgettable characters, humor, and delicious food! Gain valuable insights about the art of peacemaking! 'Best of List' in 'Suspense Magazine!' Indie Reader's 5-Star review says, 'The author...manages to make us care about this family...All of the Grecos...are entertaining and their quirks are endearing.'"

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