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Black Woods, Blue Sky

By: Eowyn Ivey
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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Where there is wonder, there is love - an unforgettable story of the beauty and savagery of the Alaskan wilderness, from the author of the million-copy international bestseller, The Snow Child.

'I read with my heart in my mouth, filled with wonder' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
'An enthralling novel about the endurance of love, the power of forgiveness and the savage, irresistible allure of wild places' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train

Birdie's keeping it together, of course she is. So she's a little hungover on her shifts, and has to bring her daughter to the lodge while she waits tables, but Emaleen never goes hungry. It's a tough town to be a single mother, and Birdie just needs to get by.
And then Birdie meets Arthur, who is quieter than most men, but makes her want to listen; who is gentle with Emaleen, and understands Birdie's fascination with the mountains in whose shadow they live. When Arthur asks Birdie and Emaleen to leave the lodge and make a home, just the three of them, in his off-grid cabin, Birdie's answer, in a heartbeat, is yes.

Out in the wilderness Birdie's days are harsher and richer than she ever imagined possible. Here she will feel truly at one with nature. Here she, and Emaleen, will learn the whole, fearful truth about Arthur.©2025 Eowyn Ivey (P)2025 Random House Audio Fantasy Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Women's Fiction Wilderness Heartfelt Alaska
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I loved this book and the narration was excellent. The way she describes nature and landscapes transports the reader straight into that world. Wildlife and emotion are so well observed. Just brilliant.

Evocative and imaginative

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enjoyed the scenery and the relationships, I just felt the ending was a lacking in resolution.

sense of wilderness and isolation

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After The Snow Child I wasn’t sure I could enjoy another novel from this author as much… I was wrong. The descriptions of Alaska, the tundra and flora are enchanting and I could picture every character in my mind’s eye and I loved every one of them. There were tears shed at the end although you’ll get no story spoilers here. I thoroughly recommend listening.

A beautiful and moving story

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A stunning book, beautifully drawn characters escape to the wilds of a magical place. Mysterious and beautiful.

Magical

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I bought this book after loving The Snow Child. I’m intrigued by the wilderness and beauty of the location… all the way through you are left wondering and waiting for the outcome. Although it wasn’t what I expected it’s a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it, the narration is perfect.

A wonderful yet haunting story

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