Good News: A Novel — Audiobook
Good News: A Novel is an English unabridged audiobook by Alexa Yasemin Brahme, narrated by Mozhan Navabi. It follows Maggie, a New York artist whose thesis, relationships and career hopes become unsettled when an ex returns and the possibility of a career-launching grant emerges.
At a glance
- A debut novel centered on an artist navigating her career, family expectations and romantic relationships.
- Set in New York City's competitive contemporary art world.
- The plot includes a strained relationship, the return of an ex and possible grant recognition for Maggie's painting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio with a stated runtime makes it easier to gauge the listening commitment.
- The premise brings together contemporary art, immigrant family expectations and late-twenties uncertainty.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 11 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | May 5, 2026 |
| Author | Alexa Yasemin Brahme |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Mozhan Navabi |
| Publisher | Algonquin Books |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in contemporary literary fiction about art, identity and complicated relationships.
- Readers looking for a story set amid New York's contemporary art scene and immigrant family pressures.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but they are based on a small number of ratings and do not reveal why listeners responded as they did. There is no supplied written customer feedback to identify specific strengths or criticisms, so the rating alone cannot indicate how the narration or story will suit an individual listener.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Good News: A Novel?
The listed author is Alexa Yasemin Brahme, and the narrator is Mozhan Navabi.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 7 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the story about?
Maggie, a New York artist, is facing pressure around her MFA thesis, strained relationships and uncertain career prospects when her ex returns and her painting may be considered for a grant.
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