The Singing Trees: A Novel

Written by Boo Walker

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

A young artist forges a path of self-discovery in an enriching novel about forgiving the past and embracing second chances, from the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story.

Maine, 1969. After losing her parents in a car accident, aspiring artist Annalisa Mancuso lives with her grandmother and their large Italian family in the stifling factory town of Payton Mills. Inspired by her mother, whose own artistic dreams disappeared in a damaged marriage, Annalisa is dedicated only to painting. Closed off to love, and driven as much by her innate talent as she is the disillusionment of her past, Annalisa just wants to come into her own.

The first step is leaving Payton Mills and everything it represents. The next, the inspiring opportunities in the city of Portland and a thriving New England art scene where Annalisa hopes to find her voice. But she meets Thomas, an Ivy League student whose attentions—and troubled family—upend her pursuits in ways she never imagined possible. As their relationship deepens, Annalisa must balance her dreams against an unexpected love. Until the unraveling of an unforgivable lie.

For Annalisa, opening herself up to life and to love is a risk. It might also be the chance she needs to finally become the person and the artist she’s meant to be.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Aug 3, 2021
• ISBN: 9781713592471

Boo Walker

Bestselling author Boo Walker initially tapped his creative muse as a songwriter and banjoist in Nashville before working his way west to Washington State, where he bought a gentleman’s farm on the Yakima River. It was there amongst the grapevines and wine barrels that he fell in love with telling high-impact stories that now resonate with book clubs around the world. Rich with colorful characters and boundless soul, his novels will leave you with an open heart and a lifted spirit. Always a wanderer, Boo currently lives in Valencia, Spain, with his wife and son. He also writes thrillers under the pen name Benjamin Blackmore. You can find him at boowalker.com and benjaminblackmore.com.

Reviews for The Singing Trees

[Andy Kropf · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I mean, it's pretty good. But Portland is still a sleepy little town. I understand that she's showing how "small town" Anna Lisa is but the constant praise of Portland as some bustling metropolis gets to be a little much. It has the same population as Pflugerville, Texas.

[Aleka Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good book. Very emotional and takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions. I would highly recommend this book.

[Laura Gutierrez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this one a lot! This story takes place on the Oregon coast and portland in the 1970s during the Vietnam war. The plot reminded me of the Notebook, but the main characters arent toxic! Truly enjoyed this book, the descriptions of the ocean, the main character's Nona, the way my heart shattered with the main character in her heartbreak and my own anger when everything comes to light! I couldn't fathom caring for a certain character but in that last page I was smiling for her. Definitely recommend!

[hamiltonpam · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I rather enjoyed, even though it might be considered a romance novel. There was a tragic thread bound to the lives of the main characters that kept me interested in finishing the book.

[bookanonjeff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Boo Walker Just Has A Way With Words. That's really all there is to this one. The story is emotional yet also one told in so very many ways by so very many people. The story of the late 60s and mostly early 70s (with prologue and epilogue in 2019, and penultimate chapter later in the 70s), of a pair of star crossed lovers in that perilous time, of loving someone yet having goals of your own. Walker walks into this well-worn area and even era, and owns it in a way I've only seen *one* other book do in all of my vast and diverse reading - Laurie Breton's Coming Home. That book was an absolute gut punch that left you absolutely devastated for days. Walker's is one that will slap you in your face several times, feint to the groin, and then land a hay maker right in your solar plexus at the end, right when you thought you were already completely spent. Truly a beautiful story, superbly crafted. Very much recommended.