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Remarkably Bright Creatures

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This audio edition is read by Marin Ireland and Michael Urie as Marcellus. It was a Finalist for Audiobook of the Year. A New York Times Bestseller * A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick Soon to be a Netflix Film “This fantastical debut audiobook will enchant listeners. Gifted vocal artist Marin Ireland portrays Tova, a 70-year-old widow with a heart of gold whose teenage son died under mysterious circumstances 30 years earlier. Ireland's encouraging tones suit Tova, whose compassion touches everyone, and every creature, in her small Washington town. After she injures herself at her job at the aquarium, Tova meets her temporary replacement, Cameron, a 30-something recently transplanted Californian. Cameron is searching for the father he never knew, and Ireland poignantly expresses his longing for community. Their quests are aided by Tova's unlikely "friendship" with the formidable Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus whose acerbic wit and shrewd observations are wonderfully captured by Michael Urie. A fanciful and enjoyable listening experience.” -Audiofile Magazine After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late. Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible. Animals Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Friendship
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I loved that the octopus had a voice. I enjoyed every bit of this book. You won't regret this one!

it was a wonderful feel-good story!

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This is such a lovely heart-warming story. You will feel pretty sure you know how it’s going to end, but you are never sure how the author is going to get there. If you do feel sure, you’re probably not correct.
I loved the story and the performances are excellent. Thank you for the entertainment!

Beautiful Story

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I loved this book! I am so happy I read it! I will be recommending this one for sure.

LOVE!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The performance was wonderful. I especially enjoyed the Scottish accent for Ethan. I didn’t want this to end and found myself tearing up many times while listening.

A remarkably touching novel

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I loved listening to this story….it’s nice to hear something that’s both sad and happy. The ending is great!

A Unique book

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