The River Has Roots

Amal El-Mohtar, Gem Carmella

eAudio - 2025

The River Has Roots is the hugely anticipated solo debut of the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award winning author Amal El-Mohtar. Follow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters who cannot be separated, even in death. This program features music performed by the author and her sister, Dounya El-Mohtar with Amal and Dounya on harp, flute, and vocals; and songs sung by the narrator, Gem Carmella. It also includes the short story "John Hollowback and the Witch," from the author's upcoming collection."Half delicious murder ballad, half beguiling love story." —Holly Black "An absolute must-read." —T. Kingfisher "Every sentence sings!" �...�Sarah Beth Durst "Utterly enchanting." —Fonda Lee "A story that outlasts itself." —Alix E. Harrow "Truly exquisite." —Zoraida Córdova... more