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The Huntress by Kate Quinn
The Huntress
Kate Quinn
The Huntress by Kate Quinn

The Huntress

By: Kate Quinn

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 19 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

From the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, THE ALICE NETWORK, comes another fascinating historical novel about a battle-haunted English journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot who join forces to track the Huntress, a Nazi war criminal gone to ground in America.In the aftermath of war, the hunter becomes the... Read more

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Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu
Aftershocks
Nadia Owusu
Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu

Aftershocks

By: Nadia Owusu

Narrated by: Nadia Owusu

Length: 8 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

In the tradition of The Glass Castle, this “gorgeous” (The New York Times, Editors’ Choice) and deeply felt memoir from Whiting Award winner Nadia Owusu tells the “incredible story” (Malala Yousafzai) about the push and pull of belonging, the seismic emotional toll of family secrets, and the heart it takes to pull through.

“In Aftershocks, Nadia... Read more

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A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
A Pho Love Story
Loan Le
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

A Pho Love Story

By: Loan Le

Narrated by: Ryan Do & Vyvy Nguyen

Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

“Will leave readers swooning.” —PopSugar

When Dimple Met Rishi meets Ugly Delicious in this funny, smart romantic comedy, in which two Vietnamese American teens fall in love and must navigate their newfound relationship amid their families’ age-old feud about their competing, neighboring restaurants.

If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he’d... Read more

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Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
Kiss Her Once for Me
Alison Cochrun
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun

Kiss Her Once for Me

By: Alison Cochrun

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Winner of Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Romance
A Best New Holiday Romance by PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and more!

The author of the “swoon-worthy debut” (Harper’s Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord…only to fall for his sister.


One year ago,... Read more

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The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
Jen Ferguson
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

By: Jen Ferguson

Narrated by: Julie Lumsden

Length: 10 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person—and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth. A William C. Morris Award Honor Book and a Stonewall Award... Read more

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Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
Eight Perfect Murders
Peter Swanson
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

Eight Perfect Murders

By: Peter Swanson

Narrated by: Graham Halstead

Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

""Fiendish good fun."" —Anthony HorowitzFrom the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of... Read more

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The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks
The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands
Sarah Brooks
The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks

The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands

By: Sarah Brooks

Narrated by: Katie Leung & Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Length: 9 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films.

For fans of Piranesi and The Midnight Library, a stunning historical fantasy novel set on a grand express train, about a group of passengers on a dangerous journey across a magical landscape

“Breathtaking…Abounding with mysteries and... Read more

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Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Velvet Was the Night
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Velvet Was the Night

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Narrated by: Gisela Chípe

Length: 9 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK • From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a simmering historical noir about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of the missing woman they’re both desperate to find.

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The Washington Post, The... Read more

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Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
Mary Jane
Jessica Anya Blau
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

Mary Jane

By: Jessica Anya Blau

Narrated by: Caitlin Kinnunen

Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

""The best book of the summer."" -- InStyle""I LOVED this novel....If you have ever sung along to a hit on the radio, in any decade, then you will devour Mary Jane at 45 rpm."" —Nick HornbyAlmost Famous meets Daisy Jones & The Six in this ""delightful"" (New York Times Book Review) novel about a fourteen-year-old girl’s coming of age in... Read more

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All Adults Here by Emma Straub
All Adults Here
Emma Straub
All Adults Here by Emma Straub

All Adults Here

By: Emma Straub

Narrated by: Emily Rankin

Length: 11 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICK!
"In a time when all we want is hope, it’s a beautiful book to reach for." -Jenna Bush Hager

"Brimming with kindness, forgiveness, humor and love and yet (magically) also a page turner that held me captive until it was finished. This is Emma Straub's absolute best...
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The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
The Book Eaters
Sunyi Dean
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

The Book Eaters

By: Sunyi Dean

Narrated by: Katie Erich

Length: 13 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

"Katie Erich’s riveting and emotionally rich realization of Dean’s strange and vivid world makes this an entrancing listen from start to finish; we hope to hear much more from author and narrator alike." - The Seattle Times

"Katie Erich narrates Devon with the voice of a true storyteller, providing a mesmerizing performance that communicates the...
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The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson
The Wreckage of My Presence
Casey Wilson
The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson

The Wreckage of My Presence

By: Casey Wilson

Narrated by: Casey Wilson

Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

""Magnificent."" —People MagazineThe instant New York Times bestseller: Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson.Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind and she isn’t afraid to share. In this dazzling collection, each essay skillfully constructed and brimming... Read more

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I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
I Kissed Shara Wheeler
Casey McQuiston
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

By: Casey McQuiston

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

Length: 9 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
*INSTANT #1 INDIE BESTSELLER*
*INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER*


"Narrator Natalie Naudus admirably voices more than a half-dozen significant characters, imparting individuality and personality to teens embracing a variety of identities."- BookPage (Starred review)


From the New York Times bestselling author of One... Read more

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The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty
The Rabbit Hutch
Tess Gunty
The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

The Rabbit Hutch

By: Tess Gunty

Narrated by: Tess Gunty, Scott Brick, Suzanne Toren, Kirby H...

Length: 11 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER The standout literary debut that everyone is talking about "Inventive, heartbreaking and acutely funny."—The Guardian

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, TIME, NPR, Oprah Daily, People

Blandine isn't like the other residents of her building.


An online obituary writer. A young... Read more

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In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
In a Holidaze
Christina Lauren
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

In a Holidaze

By: Christina Lauren

Narrated by: Patti Murin

Length: 7 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

This instant New York Times bestseller from Christina Lauren will wrap you “in its cozy, jolly embrace like a beloved holiday sweater” (Entertainment Weekly) as Maelyn Jones discovers what happens when Christmas wishes comes true.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her... Read more

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Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Save Me the Plums
Ruth Reichl
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl

Save Me the Plums

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

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Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Arsenic and Adobo
Mia P. Manansala
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

Arsenic and Adobo

By: Mia P. Manansala

Narrated by: Danice Cabanela

Length: 9 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

A RUSA Award-winning novel!

The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer....


When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant,... Read more

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The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander
The Door of No Return
Kwame Alexander
The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

The Door of No Return

By: Kwame Alexander

Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Length: 3 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.

In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the... Read more

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28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
28 Summers
Elin Hilderbrand
28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand

28 Summers

By: Elin Hilderbrand

Narrated by: Erin Bennett

Length: 15 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

A "captivating and bittersweet" novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Summer of '69: Their secret love affair has lasted for decades—but this could be the summer that changes everything (People).

When Mallory Blessing's son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper in her desk... Read more

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Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
Amari and the Night Brothers
B. B. Alston
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston

Amari and the Night Brothers

By: B. B. Alston

Narrated by: Imani Parks

Length: 11 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not... Read more

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Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
Pretty Things
Janelle Brown
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

Pretty Things

By: Janelle Brown

Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Lauren Fortgang & Hillary Huber

Length: 16 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who’s really following you on social media? The scam of a lifetime brings together two wildly different women in this page-turning thriller about greed, legacy, and betrayal from the New York Times bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear.

An ID Book Club Selection • “It’s Dynasty meets Patricia Highsmith.”—The... Read more

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You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
You Had Me at Hola
Alexis Daria
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

You Had Me at Hola

By: Alexis Daria

Narrated by: Seraphine Valentine

Length: 10 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

""I could not get enough of Jasmine and Ashton! I adored Jasmine--her ambition, her confidence, her attacks of self-doubt, and especially her hilarious, snarky, and loving cousins. She and Ashton have such a steamy, swoony, love story that I didn't want the book to end!""--Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
RITA® Award Winning... Read more

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Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Hester
Laurie Lico Albanese
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

Hester

By: Laurie Lico Albanese

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

"This well-written, well-researched, and masterfully performed novel provides satisfying listening."- AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)

A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials.


Who is the... Read more

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Leech by Hiron Ennes
Leech
Hiron Ennes
Leech by Hiron Ennes

Leech

By: Hiron Ennes

Narrated by: Abigail Thorn

Length: 13 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

A surreal and horrifying debut, Hiron Ennes's Leech defies our understanding of identity, heredity, and bodily autonomy.

“A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights... with worms!”—Tamsyn Muir

MEET THE CURE FOR THE HUMAN DISEASE


In an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, the... Read more

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