Anyone’s Ghost

From the very first sentence, this dazzling debut demands to be listened to. The story begins with teenage Theron spending a summer with his father in New Hampshire, where he meets Jake as they work together at a hardware store. From there, Theron and Jake develop a lifelong admiration for each other that is tender, raw, and gritty as they deeply explore infatuation, friendship, desire, and their longing for the stars to align differently. Relationships simmer in this story and boil over as Theron and Jake traverse existential passions and crises, from car crashes to binge drinking to loving one another. Award-winning actor Lee Osorio narrates the audiobook, and the way he conveys the characters feels autobiographical, as if the writer, narrator, and listener are all sipping drinks together and sharing deep, intimate stories. Osorio’s voice is unique and airtight, with a soft edge that entices listeners to relish Thompson’s lyrical and reflective writing style. This coming-of-age saga digs up vulnerable parts of every character, brushes off the dirt, and reflects their desires into perfect prisms of light.