The Atlas of Untold Stories, Sara Brunsvold
The Atlas of Untold Stories, Sara Brunsvold
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The Atlas of Untold Stories

Author: Sara Brunsvold

Narrator: Libby McKnight

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/17/2025


Synopsis

A literary journey beckons them … and may profoundly rewrite their stories. Chloe Vance, dreamer of the family, needs to tell her pragmatic mom, Edie, that she has accepted a low-paying art instructor role at a Christian school in Prague. Her older sister, Lauren—the "responsible one"—is doing all she can to hide the fact she's been fired for a foolish mistake and is desperately seeking her next career move. Meanwhile, Edie, estranged from her own sister following their mother's recent death, is frankly in no mood for anything else to change. The one thing they can all agree on? Life in books sure is easier to navigate than life in the real world. As the three women embark on a nine-day road trip to visit significant literary sites throughout America's heartland, they hope to find inspiration through the works and lives of literary greats. As they experience firsthand the adventure and wonder of the classics, they'll discover the value of being honest with themselves—and their family—about their losses and failures. Only then can they come to terms with their own needs and desires and find support from the most important women in their lives—each other.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alissa on July 19, 2025

Wow. This book was kind of unexpected. I read the back to get an idea for the story, but it was so much more than just a roadtrip. This book is about family. Broken people and missed chances. Heartbreak and healing. Resentment and forgiveness. It was beautiful. Though all three Vance girls have diffe......more

Goodreads review by DevotedToHope on June 09, 2025

How do you map out the stories that live within us—the quiet fears, the small triumphs, the tender hopes? In The Atlas of Untold Stories, Sara Brunsvold takes readers on a literal and emotional road trip with a mother and her two daughters, weaving together faith, family, and the enduring power of l......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on June 12, 2025

The Atlas of Untold Stories is not the easiest read because it deals with family dynamics. Family is messy and hard. But it can also be beautiful, despite its complexities. That is this story: messy and beautiful. Strange how an empty room could be haunted by sound, especially a sound as whispery and......more

Goodreads review by Laura on May 25, 2025

I’m a huge fan of Sara’s books! All of Sara Brunsvold’s books go deep, and her characters are always written in a way that makes you feel like you truly know them. She does such a beautiful job creating people who feel real. The Atlas of Untold Stories centers around three women—two sisters and their......more

Goodreads review by Sherry on June 10, 2025

This book had all the feels for me. I can honestly say that I laughed, I teared up a bit and I had moments of frustration. There were times that I wanted to tell the characters, especially Lauren, what to do differently. I liked Chloe's sweet, enthusiastic spirit throughout the book. Sometimes, Edie......more