By Any Other Name

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“A brilliantly written story that will have you questioning everything you were taught in literature class.”

— Tanya • Pages & Paws Bookshop

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“With wonderful, relatable, characters you’ll be rooting for up until the very end. This well researched book is not only fun and entertaining, but astonishing! What a great listen!”

— Leslie • Third Street Books

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“I devoured this audiobook in just a few days, starting my morning with a listen and ending each evening by setting a sleep timer. The themes of feminism, love, and tragedy are intricately woven throughout the narrative. I now have a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s works and am thrilled to have discovered Emilia Bassano, a remarkable woman once lost to history. ”

— Indea • Gold Rush Bookstore

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“With a fabulous cast of narrators and a unique dual timeline story that will leave you questioning some of the things you learned in high school English class, this one kept my interest throughout. It’s clear a lot of research went into this book. The author’s note at the end is not to be missed. ”

— Kelly • Reads by the River

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“I just finished By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult and I cannot give enough good praise for this story. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, I rejoiced. This story was beyond brilliant and it will stick with me for years to come. This is a must listen!”

— Tanya • Pages & Paws Bookshop

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“A delightful diversion from many of Picoult other books, this one being more of a historical fiction novel and a good one at that. Readers who are familiar with Shakespeare will enjoy this book, but you don’t have to know Shakespeare to understand the importance of giving credit where credit is due. Narrator is excellent and makes this book a throughly enjoyable listen. Be sure and listen to Picoult’s notes on the book at the end. Fascinating!”

— Mollie • HearthFire Books

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“Picoult’s mesmerizing tale is about the life of an English woman in the 1500’s who authored many plays released under Shakespeare’s name because a woman was not permitted to be a playwright then. In the present day, her ancestor (also a playwright) must still struggle to publish under her own name. Lush with historical references and famous personalities, as well as current day issues and a plot that pulls you along seamlessly, it’s a thoroughly enjoyable read. ”

— Patience • Underground Books

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“The only time I’ve ever cared about Shakespeare was when Leonardo DiCaprio got involved. But after getting sucked into this book, I am newly intrigued and completely convinced that his plays were written by a woman. I actually want to sit through them now! While this book isn’t exactly uplifting, it is utterly fascinating and impossible to walk away from. The characters will steal your heart and lead you to question everything you learned in your highschool Lit. class. As it should be. ”

— Krissy • The Homer Bookstore

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“A must read for fans of Shakespeare. The writing is amazing and the story is a delightful rendition of a woman’s life who has largely been lost in history. ”

— Julie • Open Book

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“This is a fascinating story and so well researched! The full cast audio makes this a perfect listen! ”

— Jana • Inscribe Books

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“Fantastic book about how women are often overlooked in the history of storytelling. Picoult ties the timelines of two female playwrights into one lovely story. ”

— Natalie • Katy Budget Books