The Atlas of Untold Stories

By: Sara Brunsvold

Narrated by: Libby McKnight

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.

©2025 Sara B. Brunsvold (P)2025 Recorded Books

Another great book from Sara Brunsvold!

What if the Christian version of Lorelai Gilmore spontaneously invited Emily Gilmore on a road trip? I love Sara’s writing! The way she slowly unravels the characters’ stories keeps me listening, unable to stop!

Well-worth the listen!

I loved hanging out with these characters who overcome challenges and learn to see themselves and each other in new light. Well done indeed!

Had. Hard time getting into this story

Really difficult time relating to this book at first !took me 12 chapters to get interested.
I almost quit but I’m glad I finished it. Chloe was a most likable character and her father (a minor character) was also good .
Really had a hard time with Lauren’s bitterness and the stiff necked prim mother
Edie. I really liked the descriptions tours of the authors homes in the mid west.