Free Audiobook : The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett

"The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett kicks off with a place so stunning it’s hard to look away, a mansion that Danny and Maeve call home until it’s snatched out from under them. Left to fend for themselves, they’re stuck replaying what went wrong, with a stepmother who’d rather see them gone and a father whose choices haunt them. Tom Hanks narrates it with this gravelly charm, like he’s piecing it together right alongside you, turning a family saga into something you can’t pause.

The Dutch House looms large, a glittering trap they keep circling back to, even as life pulls them forward through decades of grit and grace. Patchett digs into the push and pull of loyalty and loss, letting Danny’s voice carry the weight of a kid who grows up too fast and a sister who holds it all together. It’s got this quiet magic, the kind that sneaks up when Hanks leans into a line about parking outside that house just to feel something.

This isn’t a loud drama, it’s a slow simmer that leaves you thinking about the places and people we can’t let go. Patchett keeps it real, blending nostalgia with the sting of what’s left behind, perfect for anyone who loves a story that settles in deep. Pop this audiobook on, and you’ll be hooked by the time the first memory fades out.