Bookseller picks

A Lesson in Vengeance

By: Victoria Lee

Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus

Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

A dark, twisty thriller about a centuries-old, ivy-covered boarding school haunted by its history of witchcraft and two girls dangerously close to digging up the past. The dangerous romance and atmospheric setting makes it a perfect read for fans of dark academia.

Felicity Morrow is back at the Dalloway School. Perched in the Catskill Mountains,... Read more

Made in China

By: Anna Qu

Narrated by: Catherine Ho

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

A young girl forced to work in a Queens sweatshop calls child services on her mother in this powerful debut memoir about labor and self-worth that traces a Chinese immigrant’s journey to an American future.

As a teen, Anna Qu is sent by her mother to work in her family’s garment factory in Queens. At home, she is treated as a maid and suffers... Read more

Radar Girls

By: Sara Ackerman

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

Length: 10 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"A fresh, delightful romp of a novel."—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code

* SheReads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of Summer 2021 pick * Book Reporter Summer Reading pick * BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Historical Fiction Books selection * Greatist Best Historical Fiction Books pick *   

An... Read more

All the Little Hopes

By: Leah Weiss

Narrated by: Kate Forbes

Length: 11 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A Southern story of friendship forged by books and bees, when the timeless troubles of growing up meet the murky shadows of World War II

Deep in the tobacco land of North Carolina, nothing’s been the same since the boys shipped off to war and worry took their place. Thirteen-year-old Lucy Brown is precocious and itching for adventure. Then Allie... Read more

Below the Edge of Darkness

By: Edith Widder, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Allyson Ryan

Length: 11 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence—the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness—and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth in this “thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure” (The New York Times Book Review). 

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE... Read more

A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes

By: Rodrigo Garcia

Narrated by: Rodrigo Garcia

Length: 2 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

“(Garcia) now honors his parents in this brief yet profound memoir rendered all the more intimate in García's own voice.”—Booklist (starred review)“This is a beautiful farewell to two extraordinary people. It enthralled and moved me, and it will move and enthrall anyone who has ever entered the glorious literary world of Gabriel García... Read more

Goldenrod

By: Maggie Smith

Narrated by: Maggie Smith

Length: 1 hour 5 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR

“To read Maggie Smith is to embrace the achingly precious beauty of the present moment.” —Time
“A captivating collection from a wise, accessible poet.” —People

From the award-winning poet and bestselling author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful, Keep Moving, and Good Bones, a... Read more

Devil in Disguise

By: Lisa Kleypas

Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells

Length: 9 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steaming romance between a Scot with a mysterious past and strong-willed lady looking for adventure—and love. “The devil never tries to make people do the wrong thing by scaring them. He does it by tempting them.”Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed young widow who’s... Read more

Rosetown Summer

By: Cynthia Rylant

Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant comes the sweet and resonant follow-up to the critically acclaimed Rosetown, continuing the story of ten-year-old Flora Smallwood’s life in quiet Rosetown, Indiana.

It’s August in Rosetown, Indiana.

Ten-year-old Flora is having a calm and busy summer filled with old friends and new projects, dear pets, and,... Read more

Postcolonial Love Poem

By: Natalie Diaz

Narrated by: Natalie Diaz

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Poetry
Finalist for the 2020 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry
Finalist for the 2020 Forward Prize for Best Collection

Postcolonial Love Poem, the brilliant second collection from Natalie Diaz, holds in its pages the urgent appeal for all bodies―bodies of... Read more

The Rehearsals

By: Annette Christie

Narrated by: Amanda Troop & Will Collyer

Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Groundhog Day meets One Day in December in this funny and romantic novel about a couple who call off their wedding after a disastrous rehearsal dinner—only to wake up the next morning stuck in a time loop.

Two people. One wedding. No end in sight.

"A sweet, delightful romance." —People
“Irresistible.” —Elin Hilderbrand
"An enchanting and compelling... Read more

The Startup Wife

By: Tahmima Anam

Narrated by: Tanha Dil

Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

*"A whip-smart, funny, and searing look at the wild world of startups." —Good Morning America Book Club Buzz Pick *Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR

In this “wise and wickedly funny novel about love, creativity, and the limitations of the tech-verse” (Vogue) newlyweds Asha and Cyrus find themselves running one of the most popular social... Read more

While We Were Dating

By: Jasmine Guillory

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

An instant New York Times bestseller!

One of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Reads of 2021!

Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.

Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him... Read more

Seek You

By: Kristen Radtke

Narrated by: Kristen Radtke

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

From the acclaimed author of Imagine Wanting Only This—a timely and moving meditation on isolation and longing, both as individuals and as a society. • One of Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2021

There is a silent epidemic in America: loneliness. Shameful to talk about and often misunderstood, loneliness is everywhere, from the most major of... Read more

Flash Fire

By: TJ Klune

Narrated by: Michael Lesley

Length: 13 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Flash Fire is the explosive sequel to The Extraordinaries by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune!

Through bravery, charm, and an alarming amount of enthusiasm, Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams. Now instead of just writing stories about him, Nick actually gets to kiss him. On the mouth. A lot. But... Read more

The Forest of Vanishing Stars

By: Kristin Harmel

Narrated by: Madeleine Maby & Kristin Harmel

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Parade “Best Books of Summer” pick * Real Simple pick * She Reads “Best WWII Fiction of Summer 2021” pick

The New York Times bestselling author of the “heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism” (People) The Book of Lost Names returns with an evocative coming-of-age World War II story about a young woman who uses her knowledge of the... Read more

Wayward

By: Dana Spiotta

Narrated by: Susan Bennett

Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • A “furious and addictive new novel” (The New York Times) about mothers and daughters, and one woman's midlife reckoning as she flees her suburban life.

“A virtuosic, singular and very funny portrait of a woman seeking sanity and purpose in a world gone mad.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Riddled with... Read more

Build Your House Around My Body

By: Violet Kupersmith

Narrated by: Quyen Ngo

Length: 15 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Part puzzle, part revenge tale, part ghost story, this ingenious novel spins half a century of Vietnamese history and folklore into “a thrilling read, acrobatic and filled with verve” (The New York Times Editors’ Choice).
 
FINALIST FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION’S FIRST NOVEL PRIZE • LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION • ONE OF THE BEST... Read more

London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency

By: Kate MacDougall

Narrated by: Anna Popplewell

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

“ Sparkles with humor, joy and wit. London’s Number One Dog-Walking Agency bounds along with the energy of a rambunctious pup and exudes the wisdom of a beloved canine with an old soul (you know the type)."" — BookPageThe irresistibly charming memoir of a young woman who started her own business as a dog walker for London’s busy, well-heeled dog... Read more

It Ends in Fire

By: Andrew Shvarts

Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg

Length: 11 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Afterwitnessing her parents' brutal murder, an undercover spy plots revenge on the system that destroyed her family in this thrilling dark fantasy.A James Patterson Presents novelAlka Chelrazi is on a mission:1. Infiltrate Blackwater Academy2. Win the Great Game3. Burn Wizard society to the groundAs a child, Alka witnessed her parents' brutal... Read more

Six Crimson Cranes

By: Elizabeth Lim

Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller

Length: 12 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.

"A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling." --Stephanie Garber,... Read more

The Stranger in the Mirror

By: Liv Constantine

Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman, Maggi-Meg Reed & Jeremy ...

Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

A diabolically twisty, psychologically unsettling novel about a woman with no recollection of her past from the authors of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Wife Stalker.""Jaw-dropping twists with an unsettling edge that you’ll need a few days at the beach to recover."" —Reese's Book ClubAddison’s about to get... Read more

Fallen

By: Linda Castillo

Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney

Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

This program includes a bonus conversation with the author.

In New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo’s new thriller Fallen, a rebellious Amish woman leaves the Plain life, but the secrets she takes with her will lead Chief of Police Kate Burkholder down a dark path to danger and death.

When a young woman is found murdered in a Painters... Read more

Couple Found Slain

By: Mikita Brottman

Narrated by: Christina Delaine & Mikita Brottman

Length: 8 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

This program includes an introduction read by the author.

“Mikita Brottman is one of today’s finest practitioners of nonfiction.”
—The New York Times Book Review

Critically acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Mikita Brottman offers literary true crime writing at its best, taking us into the life of a murderer after his conviction—when most stories... Read more