Parnassus on Wheels


Read by Dawn Larsen

(4.8 stars; 196 reviews)

Parnassus on Wheels is about a fictional traveling book-selling business. The original owner of the business, Roger Mifflin, sells it to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is tired of taking care of her ailing older brother, Andrew. (summary from Wikipedia)

Chapters

Letter to David Grayson and Chapter 01 13:48 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 02 12:21 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 03 11:24 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 04 23:32 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 05 21:25 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 06 16:51 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 07 14:46 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 08 23:17 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 09 10:41 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 10 21:16 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 11 15:27 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 12 12:48 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 13 12:38 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 14 12:42 Read by Dawn Larsen
Chapter 15 5:45 Read by Dawn Larsen

Reviews

Parnassus on Wheels


(5 stars)

I liked this little book very much. Christopher Morley must have had a good sense of humor, and also sensibility enough to understand a woman's feelings. Dawn Larsen's portrayal of the main character gave her reality and sweetness, while the clarity of her voice made the story quite enjoyable. Many thanks from a happy listener.

A bookmobile romance


(5 stars)

Fantasy but fun; middle aged woman, stuck on the farm baking bread and taking care of her brother, runs away with a roving bookseller in his horse drawn wagon, and finds true romance.

Great read, fun book


(5 stars)

The reader does an excellent job on this book. The book itself is a fun, light read. It is definitely a Morley book and includes his humor, although subdued compared to his essays.

Fun, mild, gentle adventure.


(5 stars)

First time I have heard a story with an overweight 40 year old female protagonist who knows her own mind and takes an active part in the action. It's very well read.

A well read good story


(5 stars)

This is the second book by Morley that I listened to and I was not disappointed. The reader did an excellent work conveying the protagonists emotions 5/5

Great book, great reader


(5 stars)

I love this book, for its delightful humor, its celebration of books, and its surprisingly feminist point of view. The lady reading the book is excellent.


(5 stars)

I cried. But I'm a mess. Short love story that makes you feel good about reading. But I listened to it...

A Treat


(5 stars)

I’ve listened through this recording more than once now, and I have to say it is a real treat. The humor and straightforwardness of the story and characters shine through in this excellent reading. Thank you!