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By: Ruth Reichl
Narrated by: Ruth Reichl
Length: 7 hours 54 minutes
Abridged: No
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A delicious insider account of the gritty, glamorous world of food culture.”—Vanity Fair
In this “poignant and hilarious” (The New York Times Book Review) memoir, trailblazing food writer and beloved restaurant critic Ruth Reichl chronicles her groundbreaking tenure as editor in chief of Gourmet.
A BEST BOOK OF THE... Read more
The Burnout
By: Sophie Kinsella
Narrated by: Bessie Carter
Length: 12 hours 20 minutes
Abridged: No
Sparks fly in this delightful novel about two burned out professionals who meet at a ramshackle resort on the British seaside—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher.
“I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. It’s funny, sad, relatable, and brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy.”—Jojo... Read more
Mango, Mambo, and Murder
By: Raquel V. Reyes
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 9 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
Food anthropologist Miriam Quiñones-Smith's move from New York to Coral Shores, Miami, puts her academic career on hold to stay at home with her young son. Adding to her funk is an opinionated mother-in-law and a husband rekindling a friendship with his ex. Gracias to her best friend, Alma, she gets a short-term job as a Caribbean cooking expert... Read more
View audiobookThe Survivors
By: Jane Harper
Narrated by: Stephen Shanahan
Length: 11 hours 56 minutes
Abridged: No
Coming home dredges up deeply buried secrets in The Survivors, a thrilling mystery by New York Times bestselling author Jane Harper
Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences.
The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he... Read more
With the Fire on High
By: Elizabeth Acevedo
Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo
Length: 7 hours 26 minutes
Abridged: No
2020 Audie Awards® WINNER - Narration by Author
2020 Audie Awards® Finalist - Young Adult From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.
Don't miss the audiobook, read by... Read more
The Night Tiger
By: Yangsze Choo
Narrated by: Yangsze Choo
Length: 14 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
"Choo narrates this richly complex novel herself, her gorgeous writing delivered in a voice that is deep and precise and lovely, both British and not quite. Her tone and words transport us..." — San Francisco Chronicle
This program is read by the author.
A sweeping historical audiobook about a dancehall girl and an orphan boy whose fates entangle... Read more
Memorial
By: Bryan Washington
Narrated by: Bryan Washington & Akie Kotabe
Length: 8 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK
Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, O, the Oprah Magazine, Esquire, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, Real Simple, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature, and... Read more
Hurt You
By: Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Narrated by: Jolene Kim
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes
Abridged: No
With echoes of Marieke Nijkamp and Jason Reynolds, acclaimed author Marie Myung-Ok Lee’s stunning YA homage to Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men tells the tragic story of a Korean American teen who fights to protect herself and her neurodivergent older brother from a hostile community.Moving beyond the quasi-fraternal bond of the unforgettable George... Read more
View audiobookFreaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek
By: Thea Glassman
Narrated by: Christine Lakin
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes
Abridged: No
The untold stories of seven revolutionary teen shows (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, My So-Called Life, Dawson’s Creek, Freaks and Geeks, The O.C., Friday Night Lights, and Glee) that shaped the course of modern television and our pop cultural landscape forever.
The modern television landscape is defined by influential and ambitious shows for and... Read more
Tread of Angels
By: Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by: Dion Graham
Length: 4 hours 25 minutes
Abridged: No
Celeste, a card sharp with a need for justice, takes on the role of advocatus diaboli, to defend her sister Mariel, accused of murdering a Virtue, a member of the ruling class of this mining town, in an “intricate…engrossing” (The Washington Post) new world of dark fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Sun, Rebecca... Read more
View audiobookYou Got Anything Stronger?
By: Gabrielle Union
Narrated by: Gabrielle Union
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes
Abridged: No
“Funny, tender, and so good.” —Mindy Kaling, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me?Remember when we hit it off so well that we decided We’re Going to Need More Wine? Well, this time you and I are going to turn to our friend the bartender and ask, You Got Anything Stronger? I promise to continue to make you laugh, but with this... Read more
View audiobookThe Great Beanie Baby Bubble
By: Zac Bissonnette
Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
Length: 8 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
A bestselling journalist delivers the never-before-told story of the plush animal craze that became the tulip mania of the 1990s
In the annals of consumer crazes, nothing compares to Beanie Babies. In just three years, collectors who saw the toys as a means of speculation made creator Ty Warner, an eccentric college dropout, a billionaire—without... Read more
Last Chance Dance
By: Lakita Wilson
Narrated by: Yinka Ladeinde
Length: 8 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
An utterly charming YA romance perfect for fans of Elise Bryant and Leah Johnson.
"An ode to love in all its beautiful chaos. Leila is funny, irreverent, and next-level charming, and her story is an actual joyride. Sheer delight through and through."--Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Leila... Read more
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe
By: Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
Length: 11 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
SELECTED AS ONE OF THE YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION’S 2022 TOP TEN AMAZING AUDIOS FOR YOUNG ADULTS!
“Breathlessly atmospheric…A gorgeous, hopeful book.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow
The Hating Game meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this Pura Belpré Award–winning novel that’s an irresistible... Read more
So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know
By: Retta
Narrated by: Retta
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes
Abridged: No
"This book feels like a real conversation. When we enter Retta's world we are at the best party and in the hands of a gracious, self-perceptive, and deeply hilarious host." — Amy Poehler
This program is read by the author.
In this hilarious audiobook essay collection, Parks and Recreation star Retta shares the stories that led to her success in... Read more
Tree. Table. Book.
By: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Hope Newhouse
Length: 3 hours 10 minutes
Abridged: No
May 2024 AudioFile Earphones Award Winner!From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most.Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little... Read more
View audiobookCanto Contigo
By: Jonny Garza Villa
Narrated by: Alejandro Antonio Ruiz
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes
Abridged: No
"Ruiz’s masterful narration captures all the anger, tension, and banter...Ruiz yells, cries, whispers, laughs, and sings, revealing all the many layers to Rafie and Rey’s story."—AudioFile
When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group's lead vocalist spot—what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very... Read more
Snowglobe
By: Soyoung Park
Narrated by: Shannon Tyo, Greta Jung & Jeena Yi
Length: 10 hours 28 minutes
Abridged: No
In a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart. A groundbreaking Korean novel translated into English for the first time!
“The Hunger Games meets Squid Game in Soyoung Park's dystopian... Read more
A Quantum Love Story
By: Mike Chen
Narrated by: Patti Murin
Length: 10 hours 53 minutes
Abridged: No
A cozy sci-fi novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood
The only thing harder than finding someone in a time loop is losing them.
Grieving her best friend's recent death, neuroscientist Mariana Pineda’s ready to give up everything to start anew. Even her career—after one last week consulting at a top secret... Read more
Arya Khanna's Bollywood Moment
By: Arushi Avachat
Narrated by: Nikhaar Kishnani
Length: 9 hours 16 minutes
Abridged: No
Save the Date meets Never Have I Ever in this sparkling debut rom-com about a high school senior whose life suddenly gets a Bollywood spin when her sister gets engaged.
Shaadi preparations are in full swing, which means lehenga shopping, taste testing, dance rehearsals, and best of all, Arya’s sister Alina is home. The Khannas are together again,... Read more
Hot Springs Drive
By: Lindsay Hunter
Narrated by: Emily Ellet
Length: 8 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
Jackie Stinson’s best friend is dead, and everyone knows who killed her. Jackie wants to be many things, but a martyr has never been one of them. She is an ex-emotional eater and mother of four, who has finally lost the weight she long yearned to be free of. In her new, sharp-edged body, she goes by Jacqueline. But leaving her old self behind... Read more
View audiobookThe Detective Up Late
By: Adrian McKinty
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
Abridged: No
“Adrian McKinty is a gifted storyteller I love to read, and Sean Duffy is a character you will never forget.”—Don Winslow, #1 internationally bestselling authorFrom New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty comes the next thrilling mystery in the Edgar Award–winning Sean Duffy detective seriesSlamming the door on the hellscape of 1980s... Read more
View audiobookTo Have and to Heist
By: Sara Desai
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes
Abridged: No
To exonerate her best friend, one woman must mastermind a jewelry heist during the wedding of the season in this hilarious romantic-comedy caper from the author of The Dating Plan.
Simi Chopra is on a bad-luck streak. She’s lost yet another job, her student loan debt won’t stop growing, her basement apartment is a certifiable flood zone, and... Read more
Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards
By: Susan Tan
Narrated by: Dana Wing Lau
Length: 5 hours 13 minutes
Abridged: No
"Susan Tan's writing is funny, fun, and hits straight to the heart."―Christina Soontorvat, two-time Newbery Honor recipient
From APALA Honor award-winning author Susan Tan, a middle-grade novel about a girl who must overcome her worries to find the truth behind her town's urban legend.
Mo is not afraid of toast. Just to be clear. She is afraid of... Read more