The Invisible Hour

Bookseller recommendation

“This was my first read from Alice Hoffman, and let me tell you, it was love. The masterful storytelling, the in-depth character development, the vivid pictures that will be painted in your mind as you absorb her words. The way this novel succeeds in weaving Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlett Letter into its timeline is simply magical. Speaking of magic, there is no shortage of that in these chapters. A simply fantastic piece of literature. Please do yourself a service and give this one a try. ”

— Heather • On The Side Books

Bookseller recommendation

“A magical tale of how literature can save lives, the bonds between mothers and daughters, and women making their way out of a cult dominated by an abusive man. Beautifully narrated by Jessie Mueller. ”

— Claire • Honest Dog Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I must request that all my favorite Broadway stars become audiobook narrators. Hearing Jessie Mueller's melodious voice certainly calmed me during my packing (and hectic move) and elevated Hoffman's wonderful ethereal story beyond words. Now both Invisible Hour and Magic Lessons, narrated by Sutton Foster, will forever live as an earwig in my brain, anchoring me to the moment in time that I listened. A powerful audiobook can do that and Hoffman's gorgeous writing, literary and magical settings, and strong female characters will blow you away once again.”

— Kimi • The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

Bookseller recommendation

“Mia's mother joins a cult where among other rules, no reading is allowed. When Mia finds a library, she is able to create a plan to get away and the Scarlet Letter and Nathaniel Hawthorne save her life. The Invisible Hour is a book about the power of reading and how it can literally rescue you from an awful situation. A magical read.”

— Cathy • Main Point Books