2020 Audie Winner – Best Female Narrator
A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!
Audiobook performed by Marin Ireland.
“I can’t believe how good this book is.... It’s wholly original. It’s also perfect.... Wilson writes with such a light touch.... The brilliance of the novel [is] that it distracts you with these weirdo characters and mesmerizing and funny sentences and then hits you in a way you didn’t see coming. You’re laughing so hard you don’t even realize that you’ve suddenly caught fire.” —Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New York Times Book Review Kevin Wilson’s best book yet—a moving and uproarious novel about a woman who finds meaning in her life when she begins caring for two children with remarkable and disturbing abilities.
Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.
Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it’s the truth.
Thinking of her dead-end life at home, the life that has consistently disappointed her, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one humid, demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other—and stay cool—while also staying out of the way of Madison’s buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her—urgently and fiercely. Couldn’t this be the start of the amazing life she’d always hoped for?
With white-hot wit and a big, tender heart, Kevin Wilson has written his best book yet—a most unusual story of parental love.
© 2019 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780062957863
Release date
Audiobook: 29 October 2019
2020 Audie Winner – Best Female Narrator
A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!
Audiobook performed by Marin Ireland.
“I can’t believe how good this book is.... It’s wholly original. It’s also perfect.... Wilson writes with such a light touch.... The brilliance of the novel [is] that it distracts you with these weirdo characters and mesmerizing and funny sentences and then hits you in a way you didn’t see coming. You’re laughing so hard you don’t even realize that you’ve suddenly caught fire.” —Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New York Times Book Review Kevin Wilson’s best book yet—a moving and uproarious novel about a woman who finds meaning in her life when she begins caring for two children with remarkable and disturbing abilities.
Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.
Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it’s the truth.
Thinking of her dead-end life at home, the life that has consistently disappointed her, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one humid, demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other—and stay cool—while also staying out of the way of Madison’s buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her—urgently and fiercely. Couldn’t this be the start of the amazing life she’d always hoped for?
With white-hot wit and a big, tender heart, Kevin Wilson has written his best book yet—a most unusual story of parental love.
© 2019 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780062957863
Release date
Audiobook: 29 October 2019
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Shweta
23 Oct 2022
Beautiful book and very well narrated must read
Moumita
6 Jul 2021
A really exceptional book!
Nisha
1 Feb 2021
A simple no frills attached story. Narrated excellently.
Shweta
28 Jun 2023
The story is heartwarming. Life is strange and not as predictable (thankfully) as we would like. Lillian is a protag you can root for, sensible and yet deficient and steadfast and good hearted. Not perfect but very likeable. The narrator’s voice takes time to get used to. But by the end you like her voice too. A good hear…
Reema
29 Jan 2022
Loved the book. Loved the narration. The story will start with me for a long time!
Shikha
12 Aug 2020
Kevin Wilson’s ‘Nothing to See Here’ is a delightful story that talks about acceptance and how even outsiders can be a part of your family. Lillian takes up a job of being her best-friend’s step-children’s nanny. But these are not ordinary children. They can emit fire when anxious or angry and it is Lillian’s job to make them normal. A good story with its heart at the right place, I must say :) Rated: 3/5 stars 🌟
Deeksha
24 Oct 2021
A beautiful reading delight...The narration only makes it better. If you are in a dilemma whether this is a good read or not..you need to pick this up. Its worth every penny.
Sukirti
26 Dec 2019
I just picked this book randomly.. listening to it was addictive.. finished it from my Mumbai to Bangalore travel.. time flew .. addictive, humourous, heart touching and refreshing
Labster
28 Feb 2022
Loved this quirky, warm story.
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