In this poignant and humorous novel, twin siblings become a national phenomenon when they launch a podcast to find the biological father they never knew.
“This journey is ours to start. And we hope you’ll come with us—all the way to the end.”
Thomas and Savannah McClair aren’t like normal teenagers. Following the sudden passing of their mother, the twins were raised in their eccentric grandmother Maggie’s household. Fiercely curious and wildly creative, the twins become determined to learn a missing piece of their story, as well as their mother’s: The identity of their biological father. And when their impassioned mission goes viral, a producer named Sam Tamblin offers them a platform they never would have dreamed of—a fully sponsored podcast called The Kids Are Gonna Ask.
To find their lost father, Thomas and Savannah begin interviewing people from their mother’s past, discovering a history that brings them closer to the answers they’re looking for. To their shock, the podcast ignites in popularity when one of the people they interview eviscerates them on national radio for violating their biological father’s privacy rights. As the controversy mounts, Thomas and Savannah find themselves at the center of a national debate they never asked for—but nothing compares to the mayhem that ensues when they find him.
Cleverly constructed, emotionally perceptive, and sharply funny, The Kids Are Gonna Ask is a rollicking coming-of-age story and a moving exploration of all the ways we can go from lost to found.
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“Going viral takes on a whole new meaning in this wry and humane look at the unintended consequences of inviting the world into your private life. The Kids Are Gonna Ask is a touching, wonderful novel about the discoveries we make when the simplest questions spark the most complicated answers.”
— Abbi Waxman, author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
“Moving, humorous, and briskly paced…Filled with empathy, wisdom, and characters you’ll love to root for.”
— J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author“A smart, engaging send-up of our modern age wrapped up in a story too delicious to put down.”
— Kelly Harms, author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler“Gretchen Anthony does Midwest-funny in a way that few can.”
— Ann Garvin, author of I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not AroundBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Gretchen Anthony is a Minnesota-based writer and humorist. She’s spent decades as a ghostwriter and has written for some of the best personal brands in the United States, from CEOs to doctors and start-up superstars to BBQ pros.
Lauren Fortgang, a graduate of Fordham University’s Theater Program, is an actress, costume designer, and narrator. She has recorded everything from video games to textbooks. Her audiobook narrations have earned AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed her as a finalist for an Audie Award in 2014.